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- Page 1 Series 6000 SD230 Access Appliance User’s Guide Preliminary September 2003 601004-00X...
- Page 2 U.S. Export Administration Regulation is prohibited. This document may not be reproduced, in whole or part, without the written permission of coaXmedia, Inc. The contents of this document are subject to change without notice. coaXmedia, Inc. assumes no liability for damages resulting from the use of this product or for the information contained in this manual.
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Page 3: Limited Warranty
Therein, coaXmedia does not warranty that the products will be error free or will operate without interruption. coaXmedia reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or... - Page 4 FCC Compliance The coaXmedia access appliance has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B personal computer and peripherals, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
- Page 5 Series 6000 Table of Contents Table of Contents................i Contact Information ..............1 Important Rules for Safe Operation ........2 Service ................3 Introduction ................4 Features ................4 What You Have ..............5 What You Need ..............5 2.3.1 Building Requirements............5 2.3.2 Personal Computer Requirements........5...
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Page 6: Coaxmedia Series
Series 6000 Contact Information If after reading through the provided documentation you still have questions regarding your Access Appliance, use these contact points to request the information you need: Support Phone: 877-885-COAX / 877-885-2629 (toll free) Fax: 678-990-5457 E-mail: support@coaXmedia.com... -
Page 7: Important Rules For Safe Operation
SD230 Access Appliance Important Rules for Safe Operation The Access Appliance has been engineered with both performance and safety in mind. However, safety is also your responsibility. Read and observe all these recommended safety precautions. Check power sources. Plug this device only into the recommended power source indicated on the product’s marking label. -
Page 8: Service
Series 6000 Service Do not remove covers from or attempt to service the product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards and void the product warranty. Refer servicing of this product to qualified service personnel under the conditions listed here: •... -
Page 9: Introduction
SD230 Access Appliance Introduction CoaXmedia welcomes you to the world of Broadband. Through the use of our SD230 WAP (Wireless Access Point) Access Appliance and your wireless PC, you can take advantage of the many Internet services available today, and will be ready with high-speed connectivity that is required for the services of tomorrow. -
Page 10: What You Have
” or adjustable wrench (optional) — may be needed to loosen and tighten cable connections. • 1 CATV wall outlet 2.3.1 Building Requirements This unit will only operate in buildings utilizing coaXmedia Internet Access Solutions. 2.3.2 Personal Computer Requirements The Personal Computer (PC) must meet the following: •... -
Page 11: Using This Guide
SD230 Access Appliance Using this Guide This User’s Guide has been provided to assist you in the installation and operation of your Access Appliance. Throughout this guide, special icons have been used to highlight specific points. Although many of these highlights are simply informative in nature, several denote points of user safety and should be read thoroughly and understood. -
Page 12: About The Access Appliance
Series 6000 About the Access Appliance Front Panel The LED indicators on the front of the Access Appliance indicate its current operation status. These five indicators are described below. There are 3 red LEDs on the WAP that can be seen through the front panel above and behind the 5 front panel LEDs. -
Page 13: Rear Panel
SD230 Access Appliance Rear Panel The ports at the back of the Access Appliance connect the appliance to your computer, power, and to coax network. When making these connections, the TV/VCR and computer should be unplugged from the power source as a precaution. Port Description Usage... -
Page 14: Installing The Access Appliance
The WAP should be setup with the administrator specified settings before the unit is connected to the coax feed (Section 10). 4.1.2 Building Requirements This unit will only operate in buildings utilizing coaXmedia Internet Access Solutions. 4.1.3 PC Requirements The SD230 Access Appliance requires the use of an 802.11b client Wireless Network Interface Card... -
Page 15: Connecting The Access Appliance
SD230 Access Appliance Connecting the Access Appliance This illustration diagrams the series of steps involved in connecting the parts together. Many parts have labeled connectors; those labels are in bold type. Two pieces of cable come packaged with the appliance; they are referred to as the “provided”... -
Page 16: Step By Step
Series 6000 Turn off power to the computer and TV (or VCR) before connecting up the cables as a precaution. It is recommended to disconnect them from the wall power outlets Step by Step 1 Disconnect the TV from the CATV Outlet Locate the cable connecting your TV (or VCR) to the wall cable TV/CATV outlet. - Page 17 If the power adapter’s input voltage specification does not match what is being provided at your AC outlet, contact your service provider or coaXmedia for a replacement. Power can now be applied to the Appliance by plugging the power adapter into a unused AC power outlet (on a wall, power strip, surge protector, or UPS).
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Page 18: Configuring Your Pc
Series 6000 Configuring Your PC Now that all the necessary hardware connections have been made, your computer’s network configuration may need to be adjusted. Often hen using the Ethernet connection, Internet Service Providers require your Ethernet card to be configured to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP). -
Page 19: Using Your Access Appliance
You will need to reenter this after you’re done using the coaXmedia SD200. Under Windows 2000, you must be logged in using an account with administrators’ rights in order to make the necessary changes. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting Connection Problems
Series 6000 Troubleshooting Connection Problems The P (Power) and S (Sync) LEDs should be ON; and you should see the T (Transmit) and R (Receive) LEDs flash when you attempt to browse the Internet. All three (unlabled) LEDs should be illuminated on the access point card. -
Page 21: Specifications
SD230 Access Appliance Specifications Client Interface Up to 11Mb/s (up to 22Mb/s with compatible Wireless transfer speed client card) Indicators Front panel LEDs Connectivity Wireless 802.11b Electrical Specifications AC Adaptor Option 1 Inputs: 100-240VAC 50/60 Hz Output: 5VDC, 2A Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 0°... -
Page 22: Optional Equipment And Replacement Parts
Series 6000 Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts Many optional and replacement parts are available for the SD230 access appliance. If you need to replace or add a part, consult the service provider from whom you obtained this product. These appliance options and replacements are available. Specify the part number(s) as well as description(s) of any part when ordering to ensure correct identification of the item. -
Page 23: Sd230 Wireless Access Point Administrator Setup
10 SD230 Wireless Access Point Administrator Setup The default settings for the coaXmedia SD230 Wireless Access Point (WAP) are pre-set from the factory. These settings are slightly different from the default settings of the stand-alone WAP and will be outlined here. - Page 24 Series 6000 Select the Basic Setting tab (figure 3). This is where you can assign the access point a unique name, SSID (Service Set Identifier) identifier label, channel, and WEP (Wired Equivalency Privacy) encryption. We are coaXmediaWAP . The access point factory defaults are currently defining the WAP’s AP Name and SSID as...
- Page 25 Please add this information to the encryption data taken earlier if it is changed. Currently it is advised to set the Fixed IP to 1 less than the coaXmedia Gateway and decrement the gateways DHCP upper address pool by 1. If multiple WAPs are to be installed, decrement the fixed IPs and adjust the DHCP upper address pool as deemed appropriate.
- Page 26 Series 6000 Select the Advanced Setting tab (figure 5). This is where the access point operation mode is defined. The AP and is where the access point will normally be set (in some instances it may be default AP Mode is desired to run the access point in bridge mode).
- Page 27 SD230 Access Appliance The Security tab brings up the screen that allows the access point Administrator id and AP Password admin and to be changed (figure 6). The default values for the Administrator ID and AP Password are admin. Please note the new ID and password if they are changed. The MAC Filter section is disabled by default but can be enabled to allow or deny PCs with a particular MAC ID as specified in the list.
- Page 28 Access the access point as originally described then restore the saved configuration settings or reconfigure manually. Table 1 shows a list of the access point default settings as well as the coaXmedia-loaded settings. Firmware Upgrade is used to upgrade the firmware of the access point if one is made available. An upgrade procedure is similar to the restore settings procedure outlined above.
- Page 29 SD230 Access Appliance TABLE 1 Access Point Default Settings Access Point Default Settings coaXmedia Loaded Settings Basic Setting AP Name TEW310APB (or AP macidx ) coaXmediaWAP macidx ) SSID default (or AP coaXmediaWAP Channel 1 (or 6) WEP Key Disable...
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