MSI AP11B Quick Start

Start here. Preparation.
C h e c k . . .
Introduction...
Unpack the package and you will find the following items:
Thank you for purchasing MSI Wireless 11b Access
Point AP11B. In the fast growing network AP11B and stand
Quick Start Guide
environment, AP11B provides you with an innovative
and convenient solution that lets you connect to the CD-ROM containing User's Manual and Quick Start
Guide
network without limitation, whether in office, at home,
DC 12V/500mA Power Adaptor
or even on the go.
How to use this guide...
Product View...
This Quick Start Guide describes the features of AP11B,
IEEE802.11b compliant device. It connects one or more
and provides the steps needed to install and configure
wireless enabled computers to an Ethernet network or
yourAP11B. You can know your AP11B well and complete
Cable/xDSL modem for high speed connection, anywhere
basic installation through the "instruction box" in this
in your home or office.
guide:
Package Contents and Product View, see 1a, 1b.
AP11B Installation:
LEDs
free-standing, see 2a.
Wall- or ceiling-mounted, see 2b.
Network Configuration:
Default parameters, see 3a.
System requirements, see 3b.
Web-based configuration, see 3c.
Typical configuration, see 3d.
Please note that all figures in this guide are for reference
only; the actual setup screens may be varied on different
system. For more information, please visit MSI website:
http://www.msi.com.tw
Power Jack
AP11B Installation
Free-standing Installation
Step 1. Take out the AP11B and its 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 stand.
Step 4. The free-standing installation is completed.
a
a
AP11B wireless access point is an
Start here...
External dipole antenna
RJ-45 Ethernet Jack
b b
Wall-mounted Installation
Step 1. Take out the AP11B and screws.
Step 2. The mounting distance between screws is 5.5cm.
Step 3. Hammer the screws partly into the wall and then
use the screwdriver to screw them half to the wall.
Step 4. Align the mounting holes with the screws and then
push the AP11B downward to secure it in place.
Step 5. The wall-mounted installation is completed.
Start here... Start here...
Second screw Second screw
5.5cm 5.5cm
First screw First screw
a a b b
Network
Configuration
Web-based Configuration
The AP11B provides you with a convenient tool to
customize the network settings. Whenever you want to
Default Parameters configure the respective settings, open your web browser
(eg. Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator), then
IP Address 192.168.1.254 type the default IP address 192.168.1.254 in the Address
bar and press [Enter].
Password admin
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
SSID AP11B
Channel 7
Encryption Off
DHCP Client Disable
a a
enter default
password "admin"
System requirements...
Computers with the following operating systems and
with an installed Ethernet adapter
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- MAC OS
Any browser compatible with Internet Explorer 6.0 and
later, or Netscape Communicator 6.0 and later
b b
http://192.168.1.254
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c