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IBM_AP500.book Page 1 Monday, November 13, 2000 5:29 PM
IBM High Rate
Wireless LAN Access
Point 500
Quick Start Guide
OPTIONS
by IBM
22P6477

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  • Page 1 IBM_AP500.book Page 1 Monday, November 13, 2000 5:29 PM IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point 500 Quick Start Guide OPTIONS by IBM 22P6477...
  • Page 2 IBM_AP500.book Page 2 Monday, November 13, 2000 5:29 PM...
  • Page 3 IBM_AP500.book Page i Monday, November 13, 2000 5:29 PM IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point 500 22P6477...
  • Page 4 © COPYRIGHT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, 2000. All rights reserved. Note to U.S. Government Users — Documentation related to restricted rights — Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Part 2: Installing your Access Point 500 ........
  • Page 6 IBM_AP500.book Page iv Monday, November 13, 2000 5:29 PM IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point 500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Avant de procéder à l'installation de ce produit, lisez le manuel Safety Information. Vor Beginn der Installation die Broschüre mit Sicherheitshinweisen lesen. Installálás el tt olvassa el a Biztonsági el írások kézikönyvét ! Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere l'opuscolo contenente le informazioni sulla sicurezza. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
  • Page 8 Pred inštaláciou tohto produktu si pre ítajte Informa nú brožúrku o bezpe nosti. Preden namestite ta izdelek, preberite knjižico Varnostne informacije. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la Información de Seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point 500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 9: About This Book

    IBM_AP500.book Page vii Monday, November 13, 2000 5:29 PM About this book ® This manual contains instructions for installing and using the IBM High Rate Wireless LAN AP-500. The manual is divided into two parts: Part 1: Installation and user’s guide This guide contains the product description, hardware and software installation instructions, and product use and maintenance information.
  • Page 10 IBM_AP500.book Page viii Monday, November 13, 2000 5:29 PM viii IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point 500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 11: Part 1: Welcome

    About the High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point 500 The Access Point 500 is a wired to wireless bridge that you can use to connect wireless cells to one another or to a wired (ethernet) Local Area Network (LAN). The access point can serve mobile wireless stations roaming between various locations within a network premises.
  • Page 12 When you install the High Rate Wireless LAN AP Manager program, you can display context-sensitive help with each screen by: • Clicking the ‘ ’ or ‘?’ button on your screen, or • Pressing the key on your keyboard. IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point 500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 13: Part 2: Installing Your Access Point 500

    IBM_AP500.book Page 1 Monday, November 13, 2000 3:42 PM Part 2: Installing your Access Point 500 Overview Installing the High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point 500 is easy. Follow the steps below to power up your wireless network: Verify Kit Contents. Write Down Product Specifications.
  • Page 14 (if necessary) Remove the unit from the bracket. Plug the connector of the power adapter into socket To connect the Access Point 500 to a wired Local Area Network plug a 10Base-T Ethernet cable into socket , as pictured in Figure 2-3.
  • Page 15 Put the Access Point 500 upright on a flat surface. Power-up your Access Point 500 To power-up the Access Point 500, connect the unit to a grounding type AC wall-outlet (100-240 VAC) using the standard power adapter as supplied with the unit.
  • Page 16 IBM_AP500.book Page 4 Monday, November 13, 2000 3:42 PM IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point 500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 17: Part 3: Using The Access Point 500

    Using the Access Point 500 Connect Computers to your Access Point 500 When powering up the High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point 500 for the first time, the unit will start bridging operation using the High Rate Wireless LAN parameters as listed in “Start-up Configuration”...
  • Page 18 CD-ROM drive and double-click the file setup.exe Wall Mounting The Access Point 500 performs best in an open environment. Mounting the unit as high as possible using the wall bracket provided, will ensure optimal performance of your wireless network. The wall bracket allows for mounting the Access Point 500 in various options. Mounting the unit as pictured in Figure 3-2, will ensure good visibility of the LEDs when mounted on a high location.
  • Page 19 Attach the other end of the locking cord together with the Kensington lock to the Access Point 500 unit as pictured in Figure 3-4. If you decided to mount your Access Point 500 to a wall, you can also use the special screw provided to secure the module to its wall bracket.
  • Page 20 Figure 3-6. Inside the Access Point 500 Locking the Access Point 500 to its Wall Bracket To lock the Access Point 500 to its wall bracket, open the Access Point 500 module as described in “Removing the Cover Plate” on page 3-3.

  • Page 21: Appendix A: Access Point 500 Specifications

    IBM_AP500.book Page 1 Monday, November 13, 2000 3:42 PM Appendix A: Access Point 500 Specifications Hardware Physical specifications Access Point 500 Power Adapter Dimensions (HxWxL): WithTable Mount 145x175x70 35x49x73 mm With Wall Mount 130x175x45 Weight 0,50 kg 0,10 kg DC Power cord length...
  • Page 22 Note: The range values listed under “Radio Characteristics” are typical distances as measured at the IBM High Rate Wireless LAN laboratories. These values may provide a rule of thumb and may vary according to the actual radio conditions at the location where the High Rate Wireless LAN product will be installed.
  • Page 23 In Semi-open Office environments, work space is divided by shoulder- height, hollow wall elements; antennas are at desktop level. Regulatory Information Refer to the flyer “Information to the User” for regulatory information that may apply in your country. Appendix A: Access Point 500 Specifications...
  • Page 24 IBM_AP500.book Page 4 Monday, November 13, 2000 3:42 PM...

  • Page 25: Appendix B: Start-Up Configuration

    Point Configuration Record in this appendix. • When you set the High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point 500 to ‘forced reload mode’ these values should match the settings listed in the “High Rate Wireless LAN Manager Suite - User’s Guide”.
  • Page 26 If your network does not provide DHCP or BootP services, change the IP address of each Access Point into a unique address value using the AP Manager tool. IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point 500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 27: Appendix C: Help And Service Information

    1-800-465-3299 (in Canada) Marketing, installation, and configuration support through the HelpCenter will be withdrawn or made available for a fee, at IBM’s discretion, 90 days after the option has been withdrawn from marketing. Additional support offerings, including step-by-step installation assistance, are available for a nominal fee.
  • Page 28 For the support telephone number and support hours by country, refer to the following table or to the enclosed technical support insert. If the number is not provided, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Response time may vary depending on the number and nature of the calls received.

  • Page 29: Appendix D: Product Warranties And Notices

    IBM in this Statement of Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller. The term "Machine" means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them.
  • Page 30 Machine. If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
  • Page 31 IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine’s location. IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.
  • Page 32 (if recurring, 12 months’ charges apply) for the Machine that is the subject of the claim. This limit also applies to IBM’s suppliers and your reseller. It is the maximum for which IBM, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible.
  • Page 33 Machine. If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
  • Page 34 IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine’s location. IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.
  • Page 35 Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods. Where that condition or warranty relates to right to sell, quiet...
  • Page 36 IBM_AP500.book Page 8 Monday, November 13, 2000 3:43 PM limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply in respect of any goods which IBM provides, if you require the goods for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act.
  • Page 37 Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged). The following paragraph is added at the end of this Section: IBM’s entire liability and your sole remedy, whether in contract or in tort, in respect of any default shall be limited to damages.
  • Page 38 Machine that is the subject of the claim or which otherwise gives rise to the claim. The following item is added to this paragraph: 3. breach of IBM’s obligations implied by Section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 or Section 2 of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982.
  • Page 39 IBM may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: •...
  • Page 40 Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 41 This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.
  • Page 42 IBM_AP500.book Page 14 Monday, November 13, 2000 3:43 PM Union Europea - Normativa EMC D-14 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point 500 Quick Start Guide...
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  • Page 44 IBM_AP500.book Page 16 Monday, November 13, 2000 3:43 PM Part Number: 22P6477 Printed in Taiwan R.O.C. on recycled paper containing 10% recovered post-consumer fiber. 22P6477 #!$$...

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