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- Page 1 Wireless 802.11b MS-6809(AP11B) User’s Guide Version 1.0 June 2003 G52-C6809X1-G22...
- Page 2 FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncon- trolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this equipment must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least eight inches (20cm) from all persons. This equipment must not be operated in conjunction with any other antenna.
- Page 3 Important Safety Precautions Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling any piece of electronic component. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ....................1 1.1 What is AP11B ..................1 1.2 How AP11B works ..................2 1.3 Features & Benefits ................... 3 1.4 Specifications .................... 4 1.5 System Requirements ................6 1.5 Package Content ..................6 2. Unit Description .................... 7 2.1 Front View .................... -
Page 5: Introduction
Advanced user authentication ensures a high level of security for wireless networking, while easy-to-use Windows-based diagnostics and statistic tools ensure that you’ll always be in control. Best of all, the AP11B wireless access point features easy installation---your choice to be free-standing, wall- or ceiling-mounted. -
Page 6: How Ap11B Works
Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide 1.2 How AP11B Works Infrastructure Networking Mode--- Infrastructure net- working differs from Ad-hoc networking is that it includes an Access Point. In an Infrastructure networking, the Access Point can manage the bandwidth to maximize bandwidth utilization. -
Page 7: Features & Benefits
Wi-Fi certified wire- less product. Easy Installation User-friendly web-based interface and step-by-step setup wizard make the AP11B fast and easy to install. WEP Security to Ensure Privacy Supports 64/128-bit WEP encryption, which ensures that your network signal is secure and private. -
Page 8: Specifications
Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide 1.4 Specifications Data Rates 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps, auto-fallback Standard IEEE 802.11b Range 150-500 feet (indoor), 1000-1600 feet (outdoor) Frequency 2.4 GHz Wireless Radio Type DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) Modulation Type CCK, BPSK, and QPSK... - Page 9 Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide Weight Operating Environment Operating environment: 0~50 C (32~122 Storage environment: -30~70 C (-22~158 Humidity: Up to 40 C (104 F) with 85% non- condensing Input Voltage 5VDC (includes AC adapter) Package Contents Main unit One AP11B Wireless Access Point Documentations &...
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Page 10: System Requirements
Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide 1.5 System requirements After installing the AP11B, you need the followings to configure respective network settings: Computers with the following operating systems and with an installed Ethernet adapter --- Windows® ME/2000/XP --- Linux --- MAC Any browser compatible with Internet Explorer 6.0 and... -
Page 11: Unit Description
Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide 2. Unit Description 2.1 Front View <2> <1> <1> LEDs LEDs show the power and traffic utilization status. <2> Antenna External dipole antenna. -
Page 12: Leds Display
Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide 2.1.1 LEDs Display <4> <2> <1> <3> <1> Power Indicator Blue light on: power is attached. Blue light off: power is not attached. <2> Ethernet Link Indicator *Under this Green light on: link is ready... -
Page 13: Rear View
Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide 2.2 Rear View <1> <1> Mounting Holes The ideal mounting distance between the mounting holes is 5.5cm. (For information on how to use the mounting holes, refer to Free-standing & Wall-mounted Installation) -
Page 14: Side View
Power jack with input voltage at 12VDC/500mA. <2> Reset Button Press and hold the button for more than five seconds to reload the factory default settings. <3> RJ-45 Ethernet Jack RJ-45 connector allows your AP11B connected to a network environment. -
Page 15: Installing Your Ap11B
Power Up When the DC end of the power adapter is connected the AP11B, plug the AC end of the power adapter to the wall outlet can power up the system; and, the system will perform POST (Power-On-Self-Test) to diagnose the system. -
Page 16: Free-Standing Installation
Take out the AP11B and its supporting stand. Step 2 Locate the mounting holes on the rear panel of the AP11B and align them to the hooks of the stand. Step 3 The AP11B is hooked to the supporting stand. - Page 17 Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide Step 4 Hold and slide the AP11B to either right or left to secure the access point in place. Step 5 The free-standing installation is completed.
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Page 18: Wall-Mounted Installation
Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide 2.4.2 Wall- or Ceiling-mounted Installation Step 1 Take out the AP11B and screws. Step 2 Hammer the screws into the ceiling or the wall. Step 3 The ideal distance between screws is 5.5cm. - Page 19 Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide Step 4 Hold and slide the AP11B to either right or left to secure the access point in place. (Refer to Step 4 in Free- standing installation .) Step 5 The wall- or ceiling-mounted installation is completed.
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Page 20: Network Configuration
Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide 3. Network Configuration Before You Begin... To establish your wireless network connection, you will need: AP11B(s) One or more network adapters 3.1 Default Parameters Default Parameters Password admin 192.168.1.254 subnet 255.255.255.0 SSID AP11B Channel Encryption... -
Page 21: Web-Based Configuration
Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide 3.2 Web-based Configuration The AP11B provides you a convenient tool to customize the network settings. Whenever you want to configure the respective settings, open your web browser (eg. Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator), then type the default IP address 192.168.1.254 in the Address bar and... - Page 22 Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide The index window will appear as below, providing three options to select: Logout, Typical Configuration and Customized Configuration. Typical Configuration (Section 3.2.1) provides a step- by-step setup wizard to guide you through the basic settings. Generally, after completing the four steps in...
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Page 23: Typical Configuration
Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide 3.2.1 Typical Configuration Click Typical Configuration, and the 1-2-3 Setup Wizard will appear to guide you through the 3 steps. The Menu Bar Enter SSID “AP11B” press here The Menu Bar During the setup wizard, whenever you click HOME in the menu bar will make you return to the Home window;... - Page 24 Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide Step 2. Setting the Channel 7 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel. Make your choice and click Next to continue. Step 3 WEP Settings...
- Page 25 Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide Authentication Type Open System - communicates the key across the network Shared Key - devices must have identical WEP settings to communicate Both - communicate using either open system or shared Select your authentication type and move on to the next item.
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Page 26: Customized Configuration
Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide 3.2.2 Customized Configuration If you want to customize your AP11B for some specific purposes, you may perform the Customized Configura- tion here. Click Customized Configuration, and the main window appears as below. The Menu Bar... -
Page 27: System
Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide System This page includes all the basic configuration tools such as options to set up password, upgrade system firmware, view system status and restart system. Password Setting The default password of your access point is “admin”. - Page 28 Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide Firmware Upgrade Once you obtained a new version of firmware (eg. download from the MSI website), you can update the firmware of your AP11B. How to upgrade the firmware: Obtain the latest version of the firmware and save it to the designated location of your system.
- Page 29 Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide Make sure the file is correct. Press Upgrade Firmware to continue. make sure the file is correct press here Click OK to continue with upgrading. To check if the upgrading process is successfully completed, click System Status to view the the firmware version.
- Page 30 You may restart your wireless gateway manually without unplugging the power cable. Please NOTE that selecting “Restart” will not lose your current configuration. System Status This option contains detail information of your AP11B, in- cluding general information and respecitve network settings.
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Page 31: Lan
Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. In the LAN setting page, you can configure the IP setting. DHCP Client---default Disable If you enable a DHCP capable router/gateway, you will not need to assign a static IP address. -
Page 32: Wireless
Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide Wireless In the section, you can configure all wireless related settings for your AP11B. SSID & Channel This option is used to set the SSID (Network Name) and channel for your AP11B. How to change the SSID and Channel: Enter you new SSID and Channel selection. - Page 33 Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide Radio Setting This option allows you to configure the operation param- eters of the AP11B radio settings*. * These settings are for advanced users or MIS staff only. If you do not know how to set...
- Page 34 Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide Encryption This option allows you to configure the settings of data encryption. WEP key must be set before the data encryption is enforced.
- Page 35 Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide Associated Client List This option is to display information of stations that are currently associating to your access point. Association Control This option allows you to control the association privilege of client stations. The one which is added to the Associa- tion control List can be set to Allowed or Blocked to the access point upon your permission configuration.
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Page 36: Technical Support
Alternatively, please try the fol- lowing help resources for further guidance. Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, driver and software updates, and other information: http://www.msi. com.tw/... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Connection Failed. Cannot access the web-based configuration. Cannot get an illegal IP address. Link quality is always poor. Cannot see other clients Some clients cannot connect to AP11B Configuration Password is not working. Setup page is not displayed properly. Settings lost. -
Page 38: Glossary
Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide 6. Glossary Client Privileges Your home network Gateway can block certain services to computers on your network, using the Client Privileges page in Setup. For example, you can block Internet access to your child’s computer during times when you are not able to supervise his/her computer use. - Page 39 Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide IP Address IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP address consists of a series of four numbers separated by periods, that identifies an single, unique Internet computer host. Example: 192.34. 45.8. ISP Gateway Address The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address for the Internet router located at the ISP’s office.
- Page 40 Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide Subnet Mask A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP informa- tion provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers configured like an IP address. It is used to create IP address...
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Page 41: Index
Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide Index Accessibility 11 Ad-hoc 2 Antenna 3, 4, 7 AP11B 1 Authentication type 21 Channel 20 Customized configuration 18, 22 LAN 27 IP setting 27 System Firmware upgrade 24 Password setting 23 Restart 26 System status 26... - Page 42 Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide Default parameter 16 DHCP client 27 Encryption type 21 Ethernet Link 8 External dipole antenna 7 Free-standing 11, 12 Frequency 4 Hexadecimal digits 21 IEEE802.11b 1 Infrastructure networking mode 2 Interface 4 IP address 17, 27...
- Page 43 Wireless 802.11b AP11B User’s Guide Range 4 RJ-45 Ethernet Jack 10 Sensitivity 4 Shared key 21 SSID (Service Set Identifier) 19 Standard 4 Subnet mask 27 Traffic utilization 8 Typical configuration 18, 19 1-2-3 Setup Wizard 19 Wall-mounted 11, 14...