US Robotics USR5450 Quick Installation Manual

802.11g Wireless Turbo Multi-function
Access Point
Quick Installation Guide
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Note: For the most updated information, visit: http://www.usr.com/support You
can also refer to the User Guide on the U.S. Robotics Installation CD-ROM for
more detailed information.
Front View
1. PWR LED: The red PWR LED stays lighted to indicate the system is functioning properly and flashes during
the self-test on startup.
2. TX/RX LED: The TX/RX LED is lighted amber when the wireless system is ready and blinks when traffic is
being processed.
3. WARN LED: This LED slowly blinks green when an unauthorized user attempts to use the 802.11g Wireless
Turbo Multi-function Access Point, and rapidly blinks green when a firmware download is in
progress.
Back View
1. RESET Button: Press in and hold the RESET button for between five and ten seconds. This will reset the 802.11g
Wireless Turbo Multi-function Access Point to the factory default settings.
2. LAN port: The LAN port is used to connect Ethernet devices to the 802.11g Wireless Turbo Multi-function Access Point.
3. COM port: An RS-232 cable can be connected to the Access Point to configure the settings over a Telnet connection.
4. 5VDC: This connection port is for the power supply of the 802.11g Wireless Turbo Multi-function Access Point.
6. Antenna Ports: These connection ports are reverse polarity, SMA male connectors.
Prepare for installation
Turn on your desktop or laptop computer. Type your password if you are prompted to do
so.
Note: Your product number is USR5450. It is very important that you have your serial
number written down before you install the 802.11g Wireless Turbo Multi-function
Access Point. You can find your serial number on the bottom of the Wireless Access
Point and on the side of the package. If you ever need to call our Technical Support
department, you will need this number to receive assistance.
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Note: Be sure to find out what letter your CD-ROM drive uses before you begin
installing your new product. You will need to know this to properly install your
software.
Install your software
Note: You will need to install this software on all the PCs or laptops you plan to
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use to configure the 802.11g Wireless Turbo Multi-function Access Point.
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Insert your U.S. Robotics Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
Note: If your CD-ROM does not automatically launch, click Windows Start, Run,
and type D:\setup (or the appropriate letter of your CD-ROM drive) and click OK.
The Installation CD Graphic User Interface (GUI) will appear on your screen. If prompted,
select your preferred language.
Some files will be copied to your system, and then you will be asked to read the license
agreement. Read the agreement and click Yes. Select your product and then click
Software.
Click Access Point Software. Follow the on-screen instructions and wait for some files to
be copied to your hard drive. A window will appear showing you the files that are being
loaded onto your system. When the Menu screen of the U.S. Robotics Installation CD-ROM
returns, close it.
Remove the Installation CD-ROM and prepare to install your hardware.
Connect the 802.11g Wireless Turbo Multi-
function Access Point
• Use the Ethernet port and an RJ-45 cable to connect the 802.11g Wireless Turbo Multi-
function Access Point to one of the following devices: a cable or DSL modem with
routing capabilities, a hub, a bridge, an existing Ethernet LAN, or a router.
• Attach both antennas to the 802.11g Wireless Turbo Multi-function Access Point.
• Attach the power supply to the Wireless Access Point and to a power outlet.
The Wireless Access Point has three LED status indicators: PWR, TX/RX, and WARN. When
the Wireless Access Point is plugged in, the PWR LED will be illuminated. When a network
connection is established, the TX/RX LED will be illuminated. If an unauthorized user
attempts to use the 802.11g Wireless Turbo Multi-function Access Point, the WARN LED will
be illuminated.
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Verify detection of the 54 Mbps Wireless
Access Point
After the Wireless Access Point is installed, double-click the icon for the Configuration
Utility on your desktop. If the 802.11g Wireless Turbo Multi-function Access Point is
located, the configuration information will be displayed.
Note: It is recommended that the 802.11g Wireless Turbo Multi-function Access
Point is always configured via an Ethernet connection. This will ensure the
configuration changes are made without modifying the properties of any
wireless cards in your network.
To verify that you are connecting to the correct Wireless Access Point, check the MAC
address. The MAC address is located on the bottom of the 802.11g Wireless Turbo Multi-
function Access Point case and in the Link Information option of the Configuration Utility.
When you have identified the correct Wireless Access Point, note the IP address that is
listed. Launch a Web browser on the computer that is physically connected to the 802.11g
Wireless Turbo Multi-function Access Point. Enter the IP address for your Wireless Access
Point. This will open the Web Configuration Utility. The default user name is admin. There
is no default password.
When the Web Configuration Utility launches, you can change the information about your
wireless network. For more information about both Configuration Utilities for the 802.11g
Wireless Turbo Multi-function Access Point, refer to the User Guide on the Installation CD-
ROM.
Note: If you need to reset the Wireless Access Point at any time, perform the
following steps. Press in and hold the RESET button for between five and ten
seconds. This will reset the 802.11g Wireless Turbo Multi-function Access Point to
the factory default settings.
Warning: If you reset the Wireless Access Point, you will lose your custom
settings.
Congratulations!
You have finished installing your hardware and the necessary
software. You should now be able to connect your Wireless Access PC Cards and PCI
Adapters to the Wireless Access Point.
For troubleshooting and technical support information, refer to the other side of this
Guide or to the User Guide on the U.S. Robotics Installation CD-ROM.
Register your product
• At the Installation CD-ROM interface, click the Support
Support link. Click Registration and Support Support Support
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