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Adaptec Ultra Wireless AWN-8060 User Manual

Adaptec awn-8060 wireless access point: user guide
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  • Page 1: Access Point

    Adaptec Ultra Wireless Access Point User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2002 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035.
  • Page 3 Adaptec Technical Support If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document first—you will find answers to most of your questions here. If you need further assistance, use the support options listed below. Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number Before contacting Technical Support, you need your unique 12-digit TSID number.
  • Page 4 Limited 2-Year Hardware Warranty 1. Adaptec, Inc. (“Adaptec”) warrants to the purchaser of this product that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Adaptec, at its option, will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchaser’s purchase price for the product,...
  • Page 5 TERMS APPLICABLE TO THE SOFTWARE, YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND. In return for acquiring a license to use the Adaptec software (“Software”) and the related documentation, you agree to the following terms and conditions: 1.
  • Page 6 Software is furnished will be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of delivery to you. ADAPTEC AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS YOU MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION.
  • Page 7 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. Adaptec, Inc. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    In this Guide Introduction Installation Task List Installing Your Wireless AP Installing the Wireless Access Point Utility Setting Your Wireless AP’s IP Address Opening the Utility and Logging on Connecting to the WLAN Using the Wireless Access Point Utility Changing the Set-up of Your WLAN...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Installing this product alone will not create a wireless network. About Wireless Technology and LANs on page 30 information on the minimum requirements for creating a WLAN. Kit Contents Your Adaptec Ultra Wireless Access Point kit includes: Adaptec Ultra Wireless Access Point (AWN-8060) Ethernet straight-through cable AC Power adapter...

  • Page 10: Installation Task List

    Networks (LANs), read page 30 for a basic overview. If you have any non-Adaptec brand Wireless products on your WLAN, or if you have changed the default settings of your other Adaptec Wireless products, you’ll find it easier to complete the...
  • Page 11 This is Your Wireless Access Point Top View Antennas LEDs The top of your Wireless AP has four clearly labeled status indicator lights (or LEDs). Once your Wireless AP is installed, these LEDs display the status of the network and the condition of your...
  • Page 12 Installation Task List Side View Side View DC-IN port LAN port INIT button The DC-IN port connects your Wireless AP to a power source. The LAN port connects your Wireless AP to your LAN. The INIT button reboots your Wireless AP and resets it to its factory default settings.

  • Page 13: Installing Your Wireless Ap

    Installing Your Wireless AP Before continuing, ensure that you have followed the tips and suggestions provided in The next task on the Installation Task List (see your Wireless AP. This section helps you locate it in the best possible position and guides you through the installation process. Locating Your Wireless AP For maximum performance, install your Wireless AP in the center of your network, in a place that has a line of sight to all the devices...

  • Page 14: Installing The Wireless Ap

    Your Wireless AP is installed. See Utility on page 8 to continue with your next Installation task. Step Connect LAN. Step 2 on page 7), and plug it into a power Installing the Wireless Access Point Installing Your Wireless AP...

  • Page 15: Installing The Wireless Access Point Utility

    Installed the Wireless AP. See The next step on the Installation Task List (see the Adaptec Wireless Access Point Utility, a tool that helps you set up and monitor your Wireless AP. To install the Wireless Access Point Utility: 1 Insert the Ultra Wireless Access Point CD into your CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 16 Installing the Wireless Access Point Utility 5 Click Next. 6 Type in your User Name and Company Name (optional), then click Next.
  • Page 17 (recommended), or click Browse to select an alternate destination. 8 You can choose where to store program icons in the Program Folder. Accept the default folder name, type a new folder name, or select one from the Existing Folders list. Click Next. Installing the Wireless Access Point Utility...
  • Page 18 Installing the Wireless Access Point Utility 9 Click Finish to complete the installation. The Wireless Access Point Utility is installed. The Wireless Access Point Utility icon appears on your desktop. See Setting Your Wireless AP’s IP Address on page 12...

  • Page 19: Setting Your Wireless Ap's Ip Address

    1 Double-click the Wireless Access Point Utility icon on your desktop (shown at right), or open the program using the Windows Start menu. The Utility opens and begins to search for active Adaptec APs. 2 Select your Wireless AP, then click Admin and select Set IP Address.

  • Page 20: Opening The Utility And Logging On

    1 Double-click the Wireless Access Point Utility icon on your desktop, or open the program using the Windows Start menu. The Utility opens and begins to search for active Adaptec Access Points. Note: If your Wireless AP is not listed in the Utility and you...

  • Page 21: Connecting To The Wlan

    The next step on the Installation Task List (see your Wireless AP to your WLAN. Follow the instructions for your specific WLAN set-up: If you are setting up a new WLAN using only Adaptec Wireless products, see Using Only Adaptec Wireless Products...
  • Page 22 Adding to an Existing WLAN or Using Your Wireless AP With Non-Adaptec Brand Wireless Devices You must adjust the default settings on your Wireless AP to allow it to function properly within your WLAN. These specific settings must be identical with those of every other Wireless device on your...
  • Page 23 To change these settings on your Wireless AP: 1 Log on to your Wireless AP. 2 Click the Basic Set-up tab. a Set the Wireless Network ID (SSID). If you are adding your Wireless AP to an existing WLAN, set the SSID to match your other Wireless network devices.
  • Page 24 3 Click the Security tab. The Enable WEP Encryption setting is deselected by default. Adaptec recommends that you protect your network by enabling WEP encryption. Unprotected networks are vulnerable to security breaches by unauthorized users. a Set the Enable WEP Encryption and WEP Key settings as desired.
  • Page 25 Once your Wireless AP is properly set up, you can view which Wireless devices are connected to it at any time. To check current connections: 1 Open the Wireless Access Point Utility and log on. (See 12.) 2 Click the Connections tab.

  • Page 26: Using The Wireless Access Point Utility

    Point Utility This section provides an introduction to the basic functions of the Wireless Access Point Utility. (See the next sections of this User’s Guide for detailed information about specific features of the Utility.) Click Save to save any changes you make on a page. Saved changes don’t take effect until you reboot your Wireless AP.

  • Page 27: Changing The Set-Up Of Your Wlan

    See page Changing the Administration password. See Note: Adaptec recommends that you manage your Wireless AP from a computer that is physically connected to your Wireless AP through a network hub, switch, or router, not connected over the Wireless network. It is better to manage your Wireless AP from a wired connection.
  • Page 28 The default transfer rate setting, Automatic, allows your Wireless AP to automatically adjust its transfer speed for optimal performance and the longest operating range. Adaptec recommends that whenever possible, you maintain the Automatic setting. However, if your Wireless AP’s transfer rate changes frequently, you can set a lower transfer rate to achieve a more stable connection.
  • Page 29 The default Enable WEP Encryption setting is Disabled. Disabled encryption allows your Wireless devices to share data in plain text. Caution: Adaptec strongly recommends that you protect your network by enabling WEP encryption. Unprotected networks are vulnerable to security breaches from unauthorized users.
  • Page 30 WLAN. Go to Manually to continue. If you are setting up a new WLAN and have only Adaptec brand products on your WLAN, you can create a passphrase that automatically generates the required keys and sets a default key.
  • Page 31 Your changes are saved. You must reboot your Wireless AP to apply your changes. Click Reboot on the Success page, or continue working in the Wireless Access Point Utility and click Reboot from the Administration page (see your session. You do not have to reboot your computer.

  • Page 32: Filtering Mac Addresses

    MAC address filtering. MAC address filtering lets you specify exactly which Wireless devices can connect to your Wireless AP. Note: Each Adaptec Wireless device is labelled with its assigned MAC address. The MAC address is exclusive to that device and cannot be altered.

  • Page 33: Changing The Administration Password

    You do not have to reboot your computer. Changing the Administration Password By default, no password is set for the Wireless Access Point Utility. However, to increase network security and prevent unauthorized users from accessing your Wireless AP, you should set an Administration password.
  • Page 34 Changes to the Transmit Threshold Control settings (Fragmentation threshold and RTS threshold settings) on the Advanced page can affect overall network performance. Adaptec highly recommends that these settings be left at their default values. Changing the Set-up of Your WLAN...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    NIC is the same as your Wireless AP’s. See WLAN on page Ensure that if WEP is enabled that the Wireless NIC in your computer and the Wireless Access Point both have identical settings. See Connecting to the WLAN on page Ensure that the IP addresses of your computer and your Wireless AP are on the same IP network.
  • Page 36 Wireless AP. You can also try changing to another channel. If you click on a tab in the Wireless Access Point Utility and get a message that says that the page cannot be displayed: Click the Back button in your browser, wait several seconds, then try clicking the tab again.

  • Page 37: About Wireless Technology And Lans

    A Wireless LAN (WLAN) uses radio signals instead of cables or wires to connect all the computers in the network. Adaptec Ultra Wireless products are based on the 802.11b standard for wireless networks. How Do I Create a Basic WLAN?

  • Page 38: What About Security

    You can set up a firewall to protect your network from intrusion by the outside world (over the Internet) by installing a router. Go to the Adaptec Web site at information on Adaptec’s Wireless Router. You can exclude unauthorized users from your WLAN by using the security and encryption features built into your Wireless device.

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Standards Antenna Frequency Range Data Transmission Rate Access Mode Data Security Output Power Receiving Sensitivity Roaming Channels Coverage Area Operating Environment: Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity IEEE 802.11b compliant Built-in diversity dipole antenna 2.4 2.4835 GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band) DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) 11 Mbps...

  • Page 40: Glossary

    Access Point Name The Access Point Name displayed on the Basic Set-up page of the Wireless Access Point Utility identifies the Wireless AP on a wired network. It has no security function, but makes it easier to identify your Wireless AP.
  • Page 41 A Media Access Control (MAC) address uniquely identifies each network device on your network (for instance, your Wireless USB adapter or Wireless Access Point). A MAC address is built into each device, so you can’t alter MAC addresses. Normally, a network device is labelled with its assigned MAC address.
  • Page 42 Stands for Network Interface Card. A Wireless NIC is a computer card (such as a Wireless PCI adapter, Wireless PC card, or Wireless USB adapter) that lets your computer link to a network. operating mode Ad-hoc mode (sometimes referred to as peer-to-peer mode) allows two computers to connect only to each other in wireless-to-wireless (or peer-to-peer) communication.
  • Page 43 It is expressed in megabits per second (Mbps). The default transfer rate setting, Auto Rate (or Automatic), allows your Wireless device to automatically adjust its transfer speed for optimal performance and the longest operating range. Adaptec recommends that whenever possible, you maintain the Auto Rate setting.
  • Page 44 Glossary Wireless device A Wireless device (or Wireless network device) is any Wireless device that connects to the network. See also network device. Wireless Network ID The Wireless Network ID (also referred to as the SSID) is like a secret code that your Access Point and your Wireless devices share to prevent unauthorized users from accessing your WLAN.
  • Page 45 Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 USA © 2002 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Part Number: 513358-06, Ver. AA, LB 10/02...

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