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Welcome....................................................................................3
Features .................................................................................3
Installation ................................................................................4
Package Contents ..................................................................4
Installing the Hardware...........................................................5
Physical Installation ............................................................5
Powering the AP .................................................................5
Connecting the Device to Computers and Network............6
LED Display ........................................................................7
Setting up the Wireless AP.....................................................8
The Configuration Interface ....................................................9
Logging In ...............................................................................9
General Information.............................................................. 11
Wireless Statistics.................................................................13
Password Setup ...................................................................14
Saving the Configuration ......................................................15
Access Point Configuration ..................................................16
LAN Setup ............................................................................16
Reset Button.........................................................................18
WLAN Setup.........................................................................19
WEP Encryption ................................................................21
WEP Key Configuration ....................................................22
WLAN Access Control ..........................................................26
Firmware Upgrade................................................................29
Troubleshooting .....................................................................35
Changing The IP Address......................................................36
Specifications .........................................................................40
Legal Notice............................................................................41
IC Notice:.................................................................................41
FCC Information .....................................................................41
Precautions! ...........................................................................43
One Year Limited Warranty ...................................................46
Glossary ..................................................................................48
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome...3 Features ...3 Installation ...4 Package Contents ...4 Installing the Hardware...5 Physical Installation ...5 Powering the AP ...5 Connecting the Device to Computers and Network...6 LED Display ...7 Setting up the Wireless AP...8 The Configuration Interface ...9 Logging In ...9 General Information... -
Page 2: Welcome
WNP1000 802.11b Wireless Access This WNP1000 Wireless AP is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life and outstanding performance. With the WNP1000 Wireless Access Point, you can connect your 802.11b compliant wireless computers or other clients to establish a wireless network in your home or office. -
Page 3: Installing The Hardware
Installing the Hardware Physical Installation Select a safe location for the WNP1000 Wireless AP. You may install the WNP1000 Wireless AP either upright on a desk or bookcase using the included stand, or mount the WNP1000 Wireless AP on a wall using the two screws as shown in the figure below. -
Page 4: Led Display
Indicates the LAN port is operating at 10Mbps Setting up the Wireless AP The WNP1000 802.11b Access Point is configured to work with your cable/dsl router, switch or hub and other 802.11b wireless products directly out of the box. There is no need for you to... -
Page 5: The Configuration Interface
Connect the computer directly to the WNP1000 Wireless AP using a “crossover” Ethernet cable. If you wish to setup the WNP1000 Wireless AP by using an 802.11b enabled PC, make sure the 802.11b client is in “Infrastructure” mode, and has an SSID of “UNIDEN” or blank. -
Page 6: General Information
General Information You are now logged into the Configuration tool for the WNP1000 Wireless AP. To navigate the tool, click on any items located on the left side of the page. The fields on the “General Information” page are described below. -
Page 7: Wireless Statistics
Password Setup The “Password Setup” page is for changing the security settings of the WNP1000 Wireless AP. If you wish to change the User Name or Password, fill in the appropriate fields and click the Apply button. Please note that the Password and Confirm Password fields must contain the same value. -
Page 8: Saving The Configuration
Saving the Configuration The configuration changes that you make are automatically saved into the flash memory of the WNP1000 Wireless AP within a few seconds after you click the Apply button. However, the WNP1000 Wireless AP will continue to use the... -
Page 9: Reset Button
Wireless AP’s LAN port. If you change this address from the factory default of 192.168.1.10, please remember the new address, as you will need to use it to access the WNP1000 Wireless AP for configuration in the future. However, if you forget the IP Address you can press the Reset button located on the bottom of the WNP1000 Wireless AP. -
Page 10: Wlan Setup
IEEE802.11b wireless standard. You should use a unique SSID to control access to your private network, and to prevent conflicts with other wireless networks that may be nearby. The WNP1000 Wireless AP is configured with a default SSID of UNIDEN. Note: All clients on the same wireless LAN must have the same SSID. -
Page 11: Wep Encryption
WEP keys either can be entered manually, or can be generated by using a simple-to-type passphrase. Passphrase Method When you enter a passphrase, the WNP1000 Wireless AP generates four WEP keys for you. You can generate those same WEP keys on any wireless client whose configuration utility supports passphrases. - Page 12 Verify that you are using the same active key for all clients on your wireless network. 4. Click Apply. Remember that changes do not take effect until after you restart your WNP1000 Wireless AP by clicking the Reboot button.
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Page 13: Wlan Access Control
A sample WEP configuration using manual key entry is shown in the following figure. WLAN Access Control When you click WLAN Access Control the following page will appear. - Page 14 You may also choose to reverse the meaning of the MAC Address list by clicking Block next to Access Control Mode. Doing so will cause the WNP1000 Wireless AP to permit all clients EXCEPT those whose MAC addresses are on the list to...
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Page 15: Firmware Upgrade
WNP1000 Wireless AP. Firmware, first download the new Firmware from the support web site, www.uniden.com, to your hard drive, and then click on Firmware Update. The following page will be displayed. Once the “Firmware Update” page is displayed, you may... - Page 17 The “General Information” page will then be displayed. Once this page is displayed, click the Reboot button. The following pop-up will appear. Click OK and wait for the WNP1000 Wireless AP to reboot and display the “General Information” page again. The upgrade process is complete.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
Ensure that the access point and all client computers are using the same wireless channel. § Ensure that the encryption settings are the same for all computers. § Re-position the WNP1000 Wireless AP and/or the computer. § Adjust the orientation of the antennas on the access point. §... - Page 19 For Windows 2000: Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. Double click on Network and Dial-up Connections. Right click on the Local Area Connection that is associated with the network adapter you are using, and select the Properties option. In the “Components checked are used by this connection”...
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Page 20: Specifications
Click the OK button in the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window. Click the OK button in the “Local Area Connection Properties” window. Restart your computer if asked. Specifications Model Number WNP1000 Wireless Network IEEE 802.11b Standard LAN Network IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u... -
Page 21: Legal Notice
Statement of Conditions Uniden reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Uniden does not assume any liability due to the user or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. IC Notice: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- 003. -
Page 22: Precautions
Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. -
Page 23: One Year Limited Warranty
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. -
Page 24: Glossary
The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76155... - Page 25 Cable Modem – A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet. Once connected, cable modem users have a continuous connection to the Internet. Cable modems feature asymmetric transfer rates: around 36 Mbps downstream (from the Internet to the computer), and from 200 Kbps to 2 Mbps upstream (from the computer to the Internet).
- Page 26 Firmware - Programming that is inserted into programmable read-only memory, thus becoming a permanent part of a computing device. Flash Memory - Flash memory is an electronic storage device capable of recording several megabytes of data files. Fragmentation - Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet.
- Page 27 NIC (Network Interface Card) – A board installed in a computer system, usually a PC, to provide network communication capabilities to and from that computer system. Also called an adapter. Packet Filtering - Discarding unwanted network traffic based on its originating address or range of addresses or its type (e-mail, file transfer, etc.).
- Page 28 SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) – Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices. Static IP Address - A permanent IP address that is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network. Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path. Static routing cannot adjust to changing line conditions as can dynamic routing.
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