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User Guide for any other purpose is in violation of United States copyright laws. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Asoka assumes no responsiblity for errors or omissions. This document and features described herein are subject to change without notice.
PlugLink™ Wireless Access Point User Guide Table of Content Section Page Introduction Important Safety Information Getting Intimate with your Powerline Device Getting Started PC or Laptop Setup Guide PL9520-WAP Setup Guide Accessing the PL9520-WAP Setting up the IP Address on the PL9520-WAP Other Features Appendix A: Specifications Appendix B: Limited Warranty Information...
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PlugLink™ Wireless Access Point User Guide Important Safety Information This product is intended for connection to the AC power. The following precautions should be taken when using this product. - Read all instructions before installing and operating this product. - Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. - Do not operate this product near water.
Asoka™ PlugLink Family Getting Intimate with your Powerline Device Before installing your powerline networking device, please take a moment to examine and familiarize yourself with it. Below is a diagram of the PL9520-WAP along with a brief description of what each LED and slot represent.
PlugLink™ Wireless Access Point User Guide Getting Started What This Package Contains? Upon receiving your wireless access point, please check to make sure the following contents are packaged: - PlugLink Wireless Access Point (PL9520-WAP) - Wireless Compact Flash Card - User's manual Necessary Equipment? - One or more computers using either an Ethernet, USB, or another PL9520-WAP...
Asoka™ PlugLink Family PC or Laptop Setup Guide Note: If you have not installed your PCMCIA wireless card to your lap- top as of yet, please do so. For instructions on how to install your PCMCIA wireless card, please contact the manufacturer of that wireless card.
PlugLink™ Wireless Access Point User Guide 4. In the SSID field, type in the following: PL9520-WAP (This is case sensitive) 5. Click on the Apply Changes button. 6. In the Tx field make sure Fully Automatic is selected. 7. PS Mode should not be checked. 8.
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Asoka™ PlugLink Family 10. Click OK to close the Network panel. 11. You will need to restart the PC in order for the changes to take effect. Windows 2000 / XP 1. Open Network Connections. - Win 2000: Click on Start, Settings, then Network, and Dial-up Connections.
PlugLink™ Wireless Access Point User Guide 8. Click OK to close the Network panel and the changes will take effect when this panel is closed. Log onto the PL9520 and change the powerline password as well as the IP address according to your existing network. Accessing the PL9520-WAP 1.
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Asoka™ PlugLink Family 3. The information screen should now appear in the browser window. Here is where the Firmware revision, MAC address of the WAP, and current IP address are displayed. 4. Click on the Powerline Tab.
PlugLink™ Wireless Access Point User Guide 5. The default powerline password is HomePlug. If your existing powerline password is different, change this password accordingly. 6. Click on the Save button. 7. Click on the Reboot button when it appears. A small window will then appear asking you to confirm your changes, click Yes.
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Asoka™ PlugLink Family 8. Click OK to close the Network panel. You will need to restart the PC in order for the changes to take effect. Windows 2000 / XP 1. Open Network Connections. - Win 2000: Click on Start, Settings, then Network and Dial-up Connections.
PlugLink™ Wireless Access Point User Guide The changes will take effect when this panel is closed. Open a new web browser and type in the new PL9520s IP address to ensure the changes have taken affect. Other Features Associations Tab - This screen lists all stations that are associated with this unit.
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Asoka™ PlugLink Family Security Tab - Here is where you can adjust security and encryption settings. The following can be set: - AP visibility - Enable WEP - Set WEP key lengths - Set WEP Keys 1 - 4 - Set the WEP key to use...
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PlugLink™ Wireless Access Point User Guide Notes...
Asoka™ PlugLink Family Appendix A: Specifications Standard Compliance LED Status Lights Operating Temperature ® • HomePlug v1.01 WLAN-TX, WLAN-RX 32°F to 131°F • Windows ® 98SE, 2000, LNK, ACT, COL (0°C to 55°C) ME & XP Compatible Power Input Storage Temperature •...
Asoka; (b) if you use parts not manufactured or sold by Asoka; or (c) to damage caused by modification of the product or as a result of service by anyone other than Asoka or an Asoka-authorized service provider.
Asoka™ PlugLink Family Appendix C: FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal- lation.
PlugLink™ Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix D: Technical Support Please contact the Asoka Service and Support Center at: Asoka USA Corporation 820 American Street San Carlos CA 94070 Technical Support Tel: (650) 591-3189 Fax: (650) 591-3782 E-mail: support@asokausa.com url: http://www.asokausa.com...
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