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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WIRELESS ACCESS POINT
AP-3
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that my cause undesired operation.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL WIRELESS ACCESS POINT AP-3 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ-...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an ICOM WAVEMASTER wireless access point. This wireless access point is provided with the functions nec- essary for supporting a wireless LAN. This manual is designed to help you use your new wireless access point to its fullest potential. Read this manual careful- ly before using the wireless access point.

  • Page 3: Summary Of Features

    Supports 11-Mbps wireless access point communications and 100BASE-TX wired LAN communications. Supports all ICOM wireless LAN cards (as of May 2000). Includes such advanced security functions as ESS ID settings, MAC address registration, and WEP encryption. USER REGISTRATION Be sure to fill out the user registration card and return it to us.
  • Page 4 3. If this access point interferes with the operation of a designated low- power wireless station or causes any other problems, contact your deal- er or our service department at the telephone number indicated below. Service Department, ICOM AMERICA, INC.
  • Page 5 Ethernet cable··························································1 piece * (For connecting to Ethernet port) t Ferrite core (Be sure to install this item. ( p. 9)····1 piece Utility Software disks (for AP-3) ·······························2 disks User registration card···············································1 piece Instruction manual Warranty sheets (for both AP-3 and SL-1100)

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    3-1 Attaching the Ferrite Core ··········································9 3-2 Selecting an Installation Site ······································9 3-3 Inserting the Wireless LAN Card ······························10 Precautions ··························································10 3-4 Mounting the AP-3 Unit ·············································11 1. Attach the mounting fittings to the unit·················11 2. Mount the AP-3 unit ·············································11 3-5 Connection Precautions············································13 4.
  • Page 7 CONTENTS ı-2 ESS ID ·························································39 ı-3 Checking the settings···································39 Ç Starting the AP-3 and computer···························41 6-4 Accessing the Setting Screen···································42 6-5 Testing the Operation················································43 7. WIRELESS FUNCTIONS ——————————————45 7-1 Wireless Access Point Function ·······························45 7-2 Roaming Function·····················································46 8. SETTING SCREENS————————————————47 8-1 [Wireless LAN Settings] Screen ·······························47...
  • Page 8 14-2 Function List ·····························································73 14-3 [ETHERNET] Port·····················································73 14-4 Basic Setting Example··············································74 14-5 Practical Setting Example·········································75 15. MAINTENANCE ——————————————————76 Checking the connection with the AP-3 ···············76 16. AFTER SERVICE —————————————————77 When the unit fails ···············································77 17. SPECIFICATION —————————————————78 18. GLOSSARY ———————————————————78...

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to read these precautions in order to use the wire- less access point safely. * These precautions are intended to ensure that the access point is operated safe- ly and correctly. Follow these instructions to avoid property damage and prevent personal injury to yourself (user) or others in the vicinity.
  • Page 10 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Failure to observe the precautions listed here could RCAUTION result in personal injury or property damage. Do not install the unit outdoors. Do not stand, sit, or place heavy Otherwise equipment failure may result. objects on the unit. Do not pinch the Do not place on a slanted or unstable unit.
  • Page 11 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Wireless LAN card Failure to observe the precautions listed here could RWARNING result in serious or fatal injury to the user or those near the user. Do not touch the LAN card with wet Do not disassemble or modify the LAN hands while it is in use.
  • Page 12 ICOM also dismisses all responsibility for demands made by a third party.

  • Page 13: Fcc Precautions

    Doing so will hold the resulting damage to a minimum if something goes wrong. • Icom will not be held responsible for lost or damaged data under any circumstances. AP-3...

  • Page 14: Panel Description

    MODE INIT RESET q [POWER] lamp ········· This lamp illuminates when the power to the AP-3 unit is This lamp flashes slowly when the unit is in [Initialize mode] ( p. 63) and rapidly when the unit is in [Update Mode] ( p.68).
  • Page 15 Use a commercially available grounding wire. y [MODE] button ········· This button is used to put the AP-3 unit into [Utility Use Data Update Mode], which is the mode used for using the Utility to update the firmware or initialize the setting data.
  • Page 16 This is a slot for inserting an ICOM wireless LAN card. ( p. 10) * Turn of the power to the AP-3 unit before inserting or removing the LAN card. * This slot is compatible with any ICOM wireless LAN card.

  • Page 17: Before Connecting Cables

    BEFORE CONNECTING CABLES 3-1 Attaching the Before using the AC adapter, attach the provided fer- rite core to the cord in the position shown below. Ferrite Core Otherwise the AC adapter may cause signal interfer- ence. *Supplied AC adapter may differ depends on version.

  • Page 18: Inserting The Wireless Lan Card

    BEFORE CONNECTING CABLES 3-3 Inserting the Wireless LAN Card Turn off the power to AP-3 unit and insert the wireless LAN card as shown in the figure. To remove the card, turn off the power and pull the card out.

  • Page 19: Mounting The Ap-3 Unit

    BEFORE CONNECTING CABLES 3-4 Mounting the AP-3 Unit To mount the AP-3 unit to a wall or shelf, refer to the figure below and use the provided metal fittings. 1. Attach the mounting Special machine fittings to the unit. screws (4) (included)
  • Page 20 BEFORE CONNECTING CABLES 3-4 Mounting the AP-3 Unit (continued) 2. Mount the AP-3 unit. (continued) [Mounting horizontally to a wall] Wireless LAN card AP-3 (top) Wall Mounting fittings (2) (included) Tapping screws (2) (included) [Mounting to vertically to a wall]...

  • Page 21: Connection Precautions

    Computers connected to the [ETHERNET] port or the hub will require an Ethernet card (board). Be sure to turn the AP-3 power off before inserting or removing the LAN card. Do not connect the AP-3 to a working network using the original factory settings.

  • Page 22: Cable Connections

    Wireless LAN card Wireless LAN card * The following models of ICOM wireless LAN card can be used: SL1100 or SL-1105. *1. The provided Ethernet cable is a straight-through cable. *2. Turn the power off before changing the position of the [HUB/PC] switch.

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Hub

    ETHERNET HUB PC WIRELESS LAN CARD INIT RESET MODE When connecting the AP-3 to the cross-over port of a hub using the provided Ethernet cable (straight cable), set the [HUB/PC] switch to “HUB” as shown below. Ethernet cables (included) HUB/PC...

  • Page 24: Other Connections

    CABLE CONNECTIONS 4-3 Other Connections ETHERNET HUB PC WIRELESS LAN CARD MODE INIT RESET Ground AC outlet Ferrite core (included) BC-123A AC adapter (included) *1 Use a commercially available ground wire to connect to the grounding terminal. *2 Be sure to attach the ferrite core ( p.

  • Page 25: Computer Settings

    COMPUTER SETTINGS [About wireless LAN settings] See the instruction manual provided with the ICOM wireless LAN card for instructions regarding how to set the protocol (TCP/IP) settings of the computer (Windows) into which the wireless LAN card will be insert- ed and used for the wireless connection with the AP-3.
  • Page 26 COMPUTER SETTINGS 5-1 Network Settings (continued) Ç-1 Windows 95 When using Windows 95 or 98, adjust the TCP/IP set- tings according to the following procedure: and 98 1. Start up the computer. 2. Click <Start> and select [Control Panel] from the You will make the follow- [Settings] menu.
  • Page 27 COMPUTER SETTINGS 3. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically.” Click 4. Click the [WINS Configuration] tab and select “Disable WINS Resolution.” Click...

  • Page 28: Ç-1 Windows 95 And 98

    LAN computer was set man- ually (i.e., not using DHCP), enter the IP address of the Click AP-3 unit as the address of the DNS server. Click to close TCP/IP properties screen. 7. Click <OK> on the [Network] screen ( Step 2, p.
  • Page 29 COMPUTER SETTINGS 5-1 Network Settings (continued) Ç-2 Windows NT 4.0 When using Windows NT 4.0, adjust the TCP/IP set- tings according to the following procedure: (WorkStation) 1. Start up the computer. You will set the following • The Windows NT 4.0 [Log on] screen is displayed. items during the proce- 2.

  • Page 30: Ç-2 Windows Nt 4.0 (Workstation)

    [NOTE] When the IP address of the LAN computer was set man- ually (i.e., not using DHCP), enter the IP address of the AP-3 unit as the address of the DNS server. Select the correct Ethernet card. Click...
  • Page 31 COMPUTER SETTINGS 7. Click the [WINS Address] tab and follow the instruc- tions indicated on the screen shot below. Select the correct Ethernet card. Do not enter anything. Remove check marks. Do not enter anything. 8. Click the [Routing] tab and follow the instructions indi- cated on the screen shot below.
  • Page 32 COMPUTER SETTINGS Ç-2 Windows NT 4.0 (WorkStation) (continued) 9. Click <OK>. Click 10. Click <No>. Click 11. Click <Start> and select [Shut Down]. Then select “Shut down” and click <OK>. 12. After the computer shuts down, proceed to Chapter 6 p.

  • Page 33: Ç-3 Windows 2000 (Professional)

    COMPUTER SETTINGS 5-1 Network Settings (continued) Ç-3 Windows 2000 When using Windows 2000, adjust the TCP/IP set- tings according to the following procedure: (Professional) 1. Start up the computer. • The Windows 2000[Log on] screen is displayed. 2. Log on as an Administrator. 3.
  • Page 34 [NOTE] When the IP address of the LAN computer was set man- ually (i.e., not using DHCP), enter the IP address of the AP-3 unit as the address of the DNS server. Click Click Click 6. Follow the instructions indicated on the screen shot below.
  • Page 35 COMPUTER SETTINGS 7. Click the [DNS] tab and follow the instructions indicat- ed on the screen shot below. Click Add check mark. Add check mark. 8. Click the [WINS] tab and follow the instructions indicat- ed on the screen shot below. Add check mark.
  • Page 36 COMPUTER SETTINGS Ç-3 Windows 2000 (Professional) (continued) 9. Click the [Options] tab and follow the instructions indi- cated on the screen shot below. Click Click 10. Follow the instructions indicated on the screen shot below. Click Click...
  • Page 37 COMPUTER SETTINGS 11. Follow the instructions indicated on the screen shot below. Click Click 12. Follow the instructions indicated on the screen shot below. Remove check mark. Click...
  • Page 38 COMPUTER SETTINGS Ç-3 Windows 2000 (Professional) (continued) 13. Click <OK> on the [Advanced TCP/IP Settings] screen (Step 11). The screen shown below is dis- played. • Follow the instructions indicated on the screen shot below. Click 14. A message offering to restart the computer is dis- played.
  • Page 39 COMPUTER SETTINGS 15. Click <Start> and select [Shut Down]. The following screen is displayed. • Follow the instructions indicated on the screen shot below. Select “Shut down.” Click 16. After shutting down the computer, proceed to Chapter p. 37).

  • Page 40: Ç-4 Mac

    TCP/IP settings according to the procedure below. System Since ICOM wireless LAN cards cannot be used with Macintosh computers, the settings explained here [NOTE] are to prepare for a cable connection with the AP-3 * When the network settings unit. are changed, the previous setting...

  • Page 41: Setting Tips

    IP address each time network communications are begun (e.g., when the computer accesses the internet or email). Make sure the AP-3 unit is turned on and “Use DHCP server function” is set to “Yes” on the screen shown on page 52.

  • Page 42: Checking The Network Settings

    COMPUTER SETTINGS 5-3 Checking the Network Settings Use one of the following procedures (depending on the operating system) to check, release, or reaac- quire IP address settings that were obtained auto- matically. Windows 95 and 98 For Windows 95 and 98, use the winipcfg.exe file in the Windows folder.

  • Page 43: Windows Nt 4.0 (Work Station) Or

    DHCP server for a cer- tain amount of time. When this occurs, the computer does not have a proper connection with the AP-3. Check the connection with the AP-3 and the TCP/IP settings of the computer.

  • Page 44: Macintosh Operating System

    COMPUTER SETTINGS Macintosh Operating The network settings can be checked from the TCP/IP settings screen ( p. 32). The screen shown below is dis- System played when the [Setting Method] is set to “Browse DHCP server.” [NOTE] The computer will not obtain the network setting values from the DHCP server until network...

  • Page 45: Settings

    AP-3 ı Starting the AP-3 1. After connecting the cable, connect the provided AC adapter to the DC jack of the AP-3 and plug it into an and computer outlet. The AP-3 unit will power on. ( section 4-3, p.

  • Page 46: With A Wireless Connection

    Check the identification information (work group). Sharing” Check the shared folders. ı-1 Network Mode The [Network Mode] of the AP-3 is factory set to sup- port the kind of wireless access point function ( 45) illustrated above. Make sure the wireless LAN [NOTE]...

  • Page 47: I-2 Ess

    The [ESS ID] is used to prevent unauthorized access to the wireless network group. [NOTE] The [ESS ID] of both AP-3 unit and the wireless LAN card If you are using an ICOM SL- are factory set to “LG” (upper gas letters).
  • Page 48 [Windows NT 4.0] Click <Start> and select [Control Panel] from the [Settings] menu. Then double click the [Network] icon and select the [Adapters] tab. Finally, double click “Icom SL- 1100 Wireless LAN Adapter (PCMCIA 3V)” in the list [NOTE] under [Network adapters].

  • Page 49: Ç Starting The Ap-3 And Computer

    [IMPORTANT] When the computer is connected to the AP-3 through a hub, do not start up any computer other than the computer (setting terminal) being used to adjust the settings until the settings are completed.

  • Page 50: Accessing The Setting Screen

    Install a web browser into the computer if it does not already have one. 1. Open the web browser of the setting terminal. 2. Designate the IP address of the AP-3 unit as the URL. • http://192.168.0.1 (original factory setting) 3. When the setting terminal gains access to the AP-3 unit, the [Wireless LAN Setting] screen is displayed.

  • Page 51: Testing The Operation

    6-5 Testing the Operation Set up the connection arrangement shown below and check if a wireless connection with the AP-3 can be made. * The settings of the AP-3 unit are assumed to be original factory settings. Wireless LAN card Ethernet cable...
  • Page 52 The newly cre- ated test folder should appear. 11. After completing these steps, refer to Chapter 8 and set up the AP-3 so it can be used in the working net- work. Then connect the AP-3 to the network.

  • Page 53: Wireless Functions

    WIRELESS FUNCTIONS The AP-3 unit can function in the following two ways to construct a wireless network: • Wireless access point function ( section 7-1 below) • Roaming function for roaming with a wireless terminal section 7-2, p. 46) * When a wireless transmission speed of 11 Mbps is used, the transmission range is roughly 30 m indoors and 70 m outdoors (line of sight).

  • Page 54: Roaming Function

    Roaming function Overlapping of IP addresses can be avoided by setting precautions up only one of the AP-3 units so that the DHCP server function is enabled. Within the mobile wireless transmission area (roaming area), all wireless terminals and AP-3 units for which the roaming function will be used must use the same [ESS ID] setting.

  • Page 55: Setting Screens

    AP-3 units having the same ESS ID or between an AP-3 unit and a wireless terminal having the same ESS ID. Setting changes will not take effect until the AP-3 unit is restarted. When entering the ESS ID, use up to 31 arbitrary alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 56 However, a wireless terminal with a security setting of “Medium” can communicate with another wireless or wired terminal through an AP-3 unit with a security set- ting of “Low.” e Key Generator··········...
  • Page 57 SETTING SCREENS y WEP Factor ·············· This setting item is used to establish the security level. “0” indicates the highest degree of security. (default value: 0) The encryption levels are as follows: “0”= updates internal encryption key for every packet “1”= updates internal encryption key every five packets “2”= updates internal encryption key every ten packets “3”= updates internal encryption key every fifty packets...

  • Page 58: Mac Address Security Settings

    Security ···················· terminals having one of the MAC addresses registered here. (default value: No) Setting changes will not take effect until the AP-3 unit is restarted. w MAC Address on the When the wireless LAN card inserted into the AP-3 is properly recognized, the MAC address registered on the Wireless LAN card···...

  • Page 59: Network Settings] Screen

    This setting item is used to set whether or not routing will be used between the wired LAN and the wireless LAN. (default setting: No) It is necessary to restart the AP-3 unit to activate any set- ting changes. * When “No” is selected, the wired LAN and the wireless LAN are handled as though they are in the same subnet (i.e., same network) and, therefore, the roaming func-...

  • Page 60: Dhcp Server Settings

    Use DHCP Server This setting item is used to set whether the AP-3 unit will Function ··················· be used as a DHCP server or not. (default value: Yes)
  • Page 61 SETTING SCREENS r Number of This setting item establishes the maximum number of IP Allocations ··············· addresses that can be automatically allocated in succes- sion starting with the initial allocation address. (default value: 30) Setting values from 5 to 128 are allowed. t Default Gateway ······...

  • Page 62: Static Dhcp Server Settings

    This section of the [AP-3 Network Settings] screen is used to specify the wired and wireless terminals to which IP addresses will be automatically allocated using the DHCP server function. The computers are registered according to MAC address and IP address.

  • Page 63: Routing Settings] Screen

    30 seconds using the broadcast addresses of those routers and access points. (default value: Yes) A setting change will not take effect until the AP-3 unit is restarted. IP routing This table displays information regarding which terminal,...
  • Page 64 SETTING SCREENS 8-3 [Routing Settings] Screen (continued) IP routing information (continued) r Net····························· This item displays added IP routing information in the [Network Interface List]. • Interface This column shows the transfer destination interface corresponding to the destination IP address of the pack- et being routed.

  • Page 65: Static Routing Settings

    Enter the number of routers and access points (or gate- ways) that the packet will pass through before reaching its destination. Values from 0 to 16 may be entered. The AP-3 interprets a small number as indicating that the circuit has a high transfer capacity.

  • Page 66: Management Settings] Screen

    31 alphanumeric characters. Upper and lower case letters are distinguished. (Example ID: AP-3) A user name will be requested the next time the AP-3 unit is accessed after completing this setting. Enter this man- ager ID. w Manager Password··...

  • Page 67: Syslog Settings

    SETTING SCREENS SYSLOG settings When log information and the like is managed using SYS- LOG host, the information can be managed collectively as a file using the SYSLOG function. These SYSLOG set- tings are used to select what information will be output as part of the SYSLOG.

  • Page 68: Saving And Uploading Setting Data

    9-1 [Save Settings] Screen The [Save Settings] screen is used to copy setting data from the AP-3 to a floppy disk or the hard disk of a computer and to upload setting data from a com- puter to the AP-3.

  • Page 69: Saving Setting Data

    1. Connect a setting terminal (wired or wireless) to the AP-3. 2. Start up the web browser of the setting terminal. 3. Access the setting screen of the AP-3. 4. Click [Save Settings] in the setting screen selection area. • The [Save Settings] screen is displayed as shown below.

  • Page 70: Uploading Setting Data

    • The [Save Settings] screen is displayed as shown below. 3. Click the <Register to AP-3> button. • The setting data is uploaded and the AP-3 restarts. 4. Check that the correct setting data has been uploaded and close the setting screen.

  • Page 71: Setting Data Initialization

    (wired or wireless) that will be used to conduct the initialization. 2. Hold down the <INIT> button. Then supply power to the AP-3 unit or lightly press and release the <RESET> button. • The [LAN] lamp and the lamp will flash in unison.
  • Page 72 Mode] screen. • The following screen is displayed: 7. Click the <Restart> button. • While the AP-3 unit is restarting, the following mes- sage is displayed: 8. The initialization is complete when the <POWER> lamp stops flashing and the [Wireless LAN Settings]...

  • Page 73: Using The Setting Screen

    SETTING DATA INITIALIZATION ı Using the setting Use the initialization procedure described below when the current IP address is known and the AP-3 screen setting screen can be accessed. This procedure is conducted from the [Initialize Settings] screen and allows the scope of the initialization to be selected.

  • Page 74: Updating The Firmware

    UPDATING THE FIRMWARE About firmware “Firmware” refers to programs written into the flash memory of the AP-3 at the factory. These programs help the AP-3 operate. New versions of these programs are sometimes created to expand or improve the functions of the product. By updating these programs, you can add functions and keep the AP-3 operating at its peak potential.

  • Page 75: Utility Software

    AP-3 package. 12-1 About the Utility The Utility is a software application used to initialize the setting data and update the firmware of the AP-3 unit. Install the Utility software in a computer having one of the following operating systems.

  • Page 76: Using The Utility

    [Update Mode] following procedure: 1. Hold down the <MODE> button. Then supply power to [NOTE] the AP-3 unit or lightly press and release the <RESET> When the AP-3 is started up button. in [Update Mode], the WEP • The [LAN] lamp and the lamp will flash function (i.e., wireless LAN...

  • Page 77: Î Operate The Utility

    When the initialization is executed from the Utility, all set- setting data ting data are initialized. [Procedure] 1. Enter the IP address of the AP-3 unit in the [AP-3 IP Address q] text box. (default value: 192.168.0.1) 2. Click the radio button next to [Initialize User Data] under [Function w].

  • Page 78: Î- 2 Updating The Firmware

    • Position the wireless setting terminal within 1 m of the AP-3 unit. [Procedure] 1. Enter the IP address of the AP-3 unit in the [AP-3 IP Address q] text box. (default value: 192.168.0.1) 2. Click the radio button next to [Update firmware] under [Function w].
  • Page 79 [Transfer failure] The data file transfer may have failed if the [AP-3 Utility] screen and AP-3 unit lamps are found to be in any of the states described below. • The bar that indicates the transfer status in the section y at the bottom of the Utility screen ( p.

  • Page 80: Setting Screen Configuration Map

    Settings ( P47) ( P50) [Wireless LAN Settings] screen SL-1100 or SL-1105 ( P47) Advanced Settings ( P47) AP-3 IP Address Routing Mode Settings Settings ( P51) ( P51) [AP-3 Network Settings] screen Static DHCP DHCP Server Settings ( P51)

  • Page 81: Reference Information

    MAC Address Security Setting • Subnet mask: 225.225.225.0 • Use MAC Address Security: No • Number of Allocations: 30 [Routing Settings] screen [AP-3 Network Settings] screen RIP Setting Routing Mode Setting • Use RIP: Yes • Use Routing Mode: No...

  • Page 82: Basic Setting Example

    REFERENCE INFORMATION 14-4 Basic Setting Example This section presents some of the setting values entered when the AP-3 unit is used in the network configuration illustrated below. For setting items not shown here, enter values that are appropriate for the particular network configura- tion.

  • Page 83: Practical Setting Example

    REFERENCE INFORMATION 14-5 Practical Setting Example This section presents some of the setting values entered when the AP-3 unit is used in the network configuration illustrated below. For setting items not shown here, enter values that [DR-1 WL: are appropriate for the particular network configura- Required Settings] tion.

  • Page 84: Maintenance

    If a reply is not received, check the protocol settings of the station and the AP-3 unit, as well as the settings of the respective wireless LAN cards (Network Mode, ESS ID, etc.).

  • Page 85: After Service

    • Requesting servicing Refer to the instruction manual and check the settings of both the comput- er and the AP-3 unit. If you cannot solve the problem, request servicing according to the following terms: D D u u r r i i n n g g t t h h e e w w a a r r r r a a n n t t y y p p e e r r i i o o d d Contact the local dealer where you purchased the product.

  • Page 86: Specification

    : Ethernet port–RJ-45 Type modular jack *Polarity inversion switch is equipped. IEEE802.3/10 BASE-T equivalent IEEE802.3u/100 BASE-TX equivalent : Insert ICOM LAN card to the PCMCIA slot PCMCIS Type II equivalent (3.3 V acceptable) • Transmission speed : Ethernet port–10/100 Mbps auto select Wireless LAN–11 Mbps (Max.)*...
  • Page 87 SPECIFICATION LAN card (SL-1100 and SL-1105) • Wireless Medium : Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) • Network Standard : Based on IEEE 802.11b • Frequency Band : 2400 – 2483.5 MHz • Number of channels : 11 • Modulation : DBPSK at 1 Mbps DQPSK at 2 Mbps CCK at 5.5 and 11 Mbps •...

  • Page 88: Glossary

    Domain Name. A network that is relatively small in scale. A typical The AP-3 is provided with a DHCP server that allo- LAN occupies a single office or a single floor of a cates an IP address, default gateway, DNS building.
  • Page 89 Category 5 twisted pair cable supports 100BASE- TX as well as 10BASE-T. A hub is required when the AP-3 and other devices are used construct a network. Access point The hub is connected to the AP-3 using 10BASE- An access point is any device used to connect a T or 100BASE-TX cable.
  • Page 90 Count on us! 1-1-32, Kamihigashi, hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan A-5681H-1EX ©2000 Icom Inc.

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