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TRENDnet TEW-AP100 User Manual

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  • Page 1 11M WLAN Access Point FreePort Station User’ s Manual Rev 1.0...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    FreePort Station User's Manual Using this Manual This section explains the symbols used in this manual. n Symbols Caution : Items to which you must pay attention when handling the product. Failure to follow this mark may result in personal injury and/or damage to the equipment. Note : Supplementary information that you should know when handling the product.
  • Page 3 FreePort Station User's Manual Communication between a wireless LAN and a wired This section describes how to use an AP when communicating between a wireless LAN and a wired LAN. Network Configuration Illustration Current Network Environment : Wired LAN Network Desired Network : Network comprising wireless and wired LAN PCs.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    FreePort Station User's Manual Table of Contents 1. Communications Between Ethernet LAN and Wireless LAN Installation 2. Preparing the FreePort Station Settings TCP/IP Protocol Setting On Windows 98 / 95 Adding TCP/IP Protocols (Windows 98/95) On Windows 2000 Adding TCP/IP Protocols (Windows 2000) On Windows NT4.0 3.

  • Page 5: Communications Between Ethernet Lan And Wireless Lan

    FreePort Station User's Manual 1. Communications Between Ethernet LAN and Wireless LAN This section explains the procedure for enabling communication between personal computers on an Ethernet LAN and personal computers on a wireless LAN using AP. Installation Connection to the AP, hub, ground wire, and Power supply is shown below. Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter power supply.

  • Page 6: Preparing The Freeport Station Settings

    FreePort Station User's Manual 2. Preparing the FreePort Station Settings (on the Personal Computer) The AP settings are preformed using a personal computer on the Ethernet LAN. For the proper AP setting, make sure that the following software are installed in the personal computer (hereafter called the settings personal computer) on the Ethernet LAN.

  • Page 7: Adding Tcp/Ip Protocols (Windows 98/95)

    FreePort Station User's Manual Select "TCP/IP" and click the Properties button. Click the IP Address tab, set the IP Address and click OK Consult your network administrator for IP address settings for the configuration PC. If there is a DHCP server in your network, select "Automatic IP address assignment".
  • Page 8 FreePort Station User's Manual Select Protocol, and click the Add button. In the Manufacturers field, select Microsoft, and in the Network Protocols field, select TCP/IP and click the OK button. The TCP/IP protocol is added. This completes the TCP/IP protocol installation. Continue to the “TCP/IP Protocol Settings”...

  • Page 9: On Windows 2000

    FreePort Station User's Manual Check it Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is displayed. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is not displayed, refer to "Adding the TCP/IP Protocols (Windows 2000)" section. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Set the IP address, and click the OK button. If there is a DHCP server on the network, select "Obtain an IP address automatically".

  • Page 10: Adding Tcp/Ip Protocols (Windows 2000)

    FreePort Station User's Manual Click the Close button. to “Installing FreePort Station Manager” section. Adding the TCP/IP Protocols (Windows 2000) If the TCP/IP Protocol is not in added to the settings personal computer, add the protocol using the following procedure. Click the Start button, and then select Settings and Network and Dial-up Connections.

  • Page 11: On Windows Nt4.0

    FreePort Station User's Manual Select Protocol, and click the Add button. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the OK button. Check if the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is added.Continue to next page This completes the TCP/IP protocol installation. Continue to the “TCP/IP Protocol Settings” (On Windows 2000) section procedures. On Windows NT4.0 Follow the steps below to set the TCP/IP protocol for the configuration PC.
  • Page 12 FreePort Station User's Manual Click the Protocol tab and check that "TCP/IP Protocol" is listed in the Network Protocol field. Select "TCP/IP Protocol" and click Properties. Type in the IP addresses and click OK. Consult your network administrator for the IP address settings for the configuration PC.

  • Page 13: Installing Freeport Station Manager

    FreePort Station User's Manual 3. Installing FreePort Station Manager Install the FreePort Station Manager in the settings personal computer using the following procedure. Insert the Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Click the Start button, and select Run... Enter D:\AP\SETUP.EXE (where D is the CD-ROM drive), and click the OK button.

  • Page 14: Displaying Freeport Station Setting Screen

    FreePort Station User's Manual Display FreePort Setting Screen Follow the steps below to display the FreePort Station setting screen. Refer to " Installing FreePort Station Manager" to install the FreePort Station Manager. Click Start and select Programs, FreePort Station and then FreePort Station Manager Click Edit and select Search FreePort Station.

  • Page 15: Enabling And Disabling Roaming Function

    FreePort Station User's Manual Enabling / Disabling the Roaming Function With the roaming function, an appropriate FreePort Station is automatically chosen according to the location of your PC. There is no need to change the FreePort Station’ s settings when you move your PC to another room. Follow the steps below to set the roaming function.

  • Page 16: Limiting Connections From Wireless Lan Pcs

    FreePort Station User's Manual Limiting connection from Wireless LAN PCs Follow the steps below to limit the connection capability from wireless LAN PCs to the FreePort Station. The steps below will change settings so that no wireless LAN PCs other than those registered with the settings can connect to the wired LAN PCs.
  • Page 17 FreePort Station User's Manual Type in a MAC address for the wireless LAN PC to be connected to the wired LAN PCs in the "Wireless LAN Computer MAC Address" field and click Add. • Refer to the manual supplied with the wireless LAN PC for information about the MAC address.

  • Page 18: Ensuring Security By The Wep (Encryption) Function

    FreePort Station User's Manual Ensuring Security by the WEP (Encryption) Function Follow the steps below to encrypt wireless packets so that they cannot be intercepted by a third party. If the WEP function is set, communication between a Macintosh computer is not available. Setting procedure Refer to "...

  • Page 19: Grouping Multiple Freeport Stations

    FreePort Station User's Manual Grouping Multiple FreePort Stations If there are many FreePort Stations in the same area each having wireless LAN PCs connected, the overall data transmission speed may slowdown considerably. This could be the result of all the FreePort Stations using the same frequency radio wave.

  • Page 20: Configuring The Transmission Mode

    FreePort Station User's Manual Configuring the Transmission Mode Follow the steps below to configure the transmission mode. Refer to " Installing FreePort Station Manager" to install the FreePort Station Manager. Click Custom Setting. In the "Communication Mode" field, select either Full Duplex or Half Duplex and click OK.

  • Page 21: Self-Diagnostic

    FreePort Station User's Manual 4. Self-Diagnostic The FreePort Station performs self-diagnosis every time it is turned on or restarted. When an error occurs, the "DIAG" lamp flashes a specific number of times identifying the error. The lamp flashing pattern is repeated until the FreePort Station is restarted or turned off. DIAG lamp Error Descriptions Number of Error...

  • Page 22: Setting Screen Tables

    FreePort Station User's Manual 5. Setting Screens Tables This section explains details of the setting screen tables. Setting Screen Configuration...
  • Page 23 FreePort Station User's Manual Setting Screens Explanation Items marked with an asterisk (*) can be set using the Standard Setup screen. Detailed Settings (Bridge Mode) Note 1: Enter a maximum of 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive), and the underbar "_". Note 2: Enter a maximum of 16 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive), and the underbar "_".
  • Page 24 FreePort Station User's Manual Machine Diagnostics...

  • Page 25: Glossary

    FreePort Station User's Manual 6. Glossary This section explains the glossary of terms used in this manual that are required to configure the network. Wireless Channel If there is more than one Wireless LAN network with different ESS-ID on the same floor, and they are communicating with each other, the baud rate may be slowed, due to the same radio frequency being used.
  • Page 26 FreePort Station User's Manual the world. In an Ethernet LAN, the MAC address is used as a base to create a frame for sending and receiving. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) TCP/IP is a protocol equivalent to the network and transport levels of the OSI reference model, and it is defined using RFC.
  • Page 27 FreePort Station User's Manual terminal adapter. This software is built into the hardware, so it can be said to be in-between hardware and software. Protocol Protocols are the procedures and regulations for sending and receiving data between the network terminals. For example, if two computers are communicating, you can send the correct information according to the regulations by formatting all required information.

  • Page 28: Product Specifications

    FreePort Station User's Manual 7. Product Specifications This chapter describes the specifications of the product and the LAN port connector.

  • Page 29: Lan Port Connector Specifications

    FreePort Station User's Manual LAN Port Connector Specifications The RJ-45 8-pole connector, specified ISO / IEC8877:1992. MDI Signal Assignment...
  • Page 30 FreePort Station User's Manual NOTICE The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested an found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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