Page 1: Table Of Contents
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Page 2 A Look at the Hardware Overview The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point is an 802.11b/g wireless access point that allows wireless clients access to a corporate network. The Access Point can be configured in the following ways: Wireless hub (Access Point): In this mode the Access Point connects wireless computers to the corporate network.
Page 3 The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point supports up to 64 wireless clients. It runs at speeds up to 54 Megabits per second (Mbps), and the LAN (wired) port runs at 10/100 Mbps. The maximum distance between the Access Point and each Wireless computer is 300 feet.
Page 4: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide
SSID. When installing an access point or wireless adapter in a wireless client, the installation program asks you to enter the SSID. Dell cannot provide you with this information, as it is specific to your network; but you may choose to use the default SSID, wireless, for your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point.
Page 5 When WEP encryption is enabled, you must set the WEP key in the client to match the WEP key used by the access point because you can ONLY connect to access points that have a matching WEP Key. The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point Setup Wizard allows the user to gracefully configure WEP encryption on both the access point and wireless clients.
Page 6 Office (SOHO) environment, where there is no authentication server, users can use pre-shared key (PSK) mode in place of the authentication server. The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point offers both WPA running in PSK mode and WPA with 802.1X authentication. The mutual authentication and improved encryption technology of WPA allows wireless communication to achieve greater security.
Page 7: A Look At The Hardware
User's Guide Front Panel Back Panel Front Panel The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point has three Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), or link lights, on its front side. The following table defines the behaviour for each LED: Front Panel...
Page 8: Back Panel
The LED alternates between on and off when wireless clients are attached. It will blink when there is data activity on the wireless network. The rate of blinking will vary with the rate of data transfer. It turns off when no wireless clients are associated with the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point.
Page 9: Installation And Configuration
Back to Contents Page Installation and Configuration: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide Configuration of the Access Point Connecting the Access Point to the network How to obtain the IP address of the Access Point Setting Wireless Encryption in Your Access Point...
Page 10: Configuration Of The Access Point
SSID, (b) wireless channel of operation, (c) WEP encryption (WEP encryption is optional) and (d) Static IP address. In order to use the Setup Wizard to configure the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point, the access point must be directly connected via an ethernet cable to the computer that is running the Setup Wizard.
Page 11 Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Input your IP address and Sumnet mask in the appropriate fields. (The IP addresses on your network must be within the same range (e.g. 192.168.2.3 or 192.168.2.4). The subnet mask must be the same for all computers on the network (i.e. 255.255.255.0).
Page 12: Connecting The Access Point To The Network
Back to Contents Page Connecting the Access Point to the network NOTE:It is recommended that you follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide on connecting the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point to the network. The following are the relevant steps on connecting the access point to your network.
Page 13: How To Obtain The Ip Address Of The Access Point
How to obtain the IP Address of the Access Point To browse to the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point's web-based configuration tool, you must known the access point's IP address. The IP address of the access point can be either a static IP address or a dynamically assigned IP address. The default configuration for the access point is with a static IP address of 192.168.2.2.
Page 14: Setting Wireless Encryption In Your Access Point
Without wireless security options configured in your network, an eavesdropper within your wireless range may be able to access the network and the data that is being transmitted over it. The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point provides Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption for wireless security.
Page 15 WPA with 802.1x authentication. NOTE:The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point offers three ways to set the wireless encryption in your router. One is the Wireless Security feature in the web configuration tool mentioned here. The other two are either through the...
Page 16: Turning Off Broadcast Ssid
Back to Contents Page Turning Off Broadcast SSID 1. Log into the web configuration of your Access Point using it's IP address (for information on obtaining the Access Point's IP address see How to obtain the IP Address of the Access Point).
Page 17: Setting Up File And Printer Sharing
Back to Contents Page Setting Up File & Printer Sharing Installing File and Printer Sharing Sharing a printer Sharing files Installing the File & Printer Sharing Follow the instructions below to install the file and printer sharing service. For Windows 2000 and XP 1.
Page 18 4. On the next screen, select Network printer, and then click the Next button. 5. Click the Browse button and click to select the shared printer. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Sharing files You can share files on your computer so that users on other computers on your network can view them. 1.
Page 19 How to setup wireless clients to connect to the Access Point NOTE:It is recommended that you connect wireless clients to the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point using the Setup Wizard provided on the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point CD.
Page 20: Using Your Access Point
Point CD. This utility can be installed on your computer by choosing the Install Control Utility option in the Setup Wizard. It provides you with a useful configuration tool to manage your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. Refer to the section...
Page 21: Factory Default Settings
Guest Mode Disabled NOTE:Your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point comes with factory default settings that should work for the majority of the network usage scenarios. However, there are cases where your network environment may require a different configuration.
Page 22: Setup Wizard
Setup Wizard will display troubleshooting instructions to guide you through the configuration process. In addition, the Setup Wizard also supports the installation of the Control Utility and provides links to the user's guide on the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point CD and the Dell support website.
Page 23 X:\setup.exe where X is the drive letter of your CD drive. Once the Setup Wizard has been launched, you will be guided through a series of windows. These windows are illustrated below along with an explanation on their functionalities. Back to Top Setup Wizard Screens Welcome Menu This menu offers several options to select from.
Page 24 Click AP Configuration if you want to configure the access point before connecting it to the network and follow the steps described below. Step 1 illustrates how the computer is to be connected to the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. Configure AP: Step 1 Step 2 illustrates how the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point is connected to the power supply.
Page 25 Step 3 informs the user that you need to assign your computer a static IP address within the same range as the access point. . Configure AP: Step 3...
Page 26 Step 4 gives the user the option to change the wireless network’s SSID and channel number. Configure AP: Step 4...
Page 27 Step 5 gives the user the option to enable WEP wireless encryption and to specify the WEP encryption key values. Configure AP: Step 5...
Page 28 Step 6 gives the user the option to either change the static IP address or set the access point as a DHCP client. Configure AP: Step 6...
Page 29 Step 7 informs the user to wait until the Access Point configuration is finished. Configure AP: Step 7...
Page 30 Step 8 is a congratulations screen if the user has successfully configured the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. Configure AP: Step 8...
Page 31 Step 9 is an optional screen that displays the configuration settings chosen by the user. Configure AP: Step 9...
Page 32 To connect computers to your wireless network after you have successfully configured and installed the Access Point, place the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point CD into each computer and run the Setup Wizard. Click Connect Wireless Computer to add each wireless computer to your network.
Page 33 Step 2 asks the user to wait while the Setup Wizard does a site survey scanning for the requested wireless network. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 2...
Page 34 Step 3 guides the user through using the Windows wireless configuration utility to configure the wireless client. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 3...
Page 35 Step 4 guides the user through the remaining steps in using the Windows wireless configuration utility to configure the wireless client. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 4...
Page 36 Step 5 informs the user to wait while the wireless client configuration is being verified. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 5...
Page 37 Step 6 informs the user that the wireless client is successfully configured and is now on the wireless network. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 6...
Page 38 Setup Wireless Computer - Win XP (WEP Encryption) Pressing the Setup Wireless Computer button displays instructions to connect computers to the network through a wireless connection. Step 1 asks the user to enter the SSID of the wireless network that you wish to connect to. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 1...
Page 39 Step 2 asks the user to wait while the Setup Wizard does a site survey scanning for the requested wireless network. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 2...
Page 40 Step 3 asks the user to enter the WEP key of the wireless network that they wish to connect to. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 3...
Page 41 Step 4 guides the user through using the Windows wireless configuration utility to configure the wireless client. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 4...
Page 42 Step 5 guides the user through the remaining steps in using the Windows wireless configuration utility to configure the wireless client. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 5...
Page 43 Step 6 informs the user to wait while the wireless client configuration is being verified. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 6...
Page 44 Step 7 informs the user that the wireless client is successfully configured and is now on the wireless network. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 7...
Page 45 Setup Wireless Computer - Win XP SP2 (No Encryption) Pressing the Setup Wireless Computer button displays instructions to connect computers to the network through a wireless connection. Step 1 asks the user to enter the SSID of the wireless network that you wish to connect to. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 1...
Page 46 Step 2 asks the user to wait while the Setup Wizard does a site survey scanning for the requested wireless network. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 2...
Page 47 Step 3 informs the user to wait while the wireless client is being configured to join the network. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 3...
Page 48 Step 4 informs the user that the wireless client is successfully configured and is now on the wireless network. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 4...
Page 49 Setup Wireless Computer - Win XP SP2 (WEP Encryption) Pressing the Setup Wireless Computer button displays instructions to connect computers to the network through a wireless connection. Step 1 asks the user to enter the SSID of the wireless network that you wish to connect to. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 1...
Page 50 Step 2 asks the user to wait while the Setup Wizard does a site survey scanning for the requested wireless network. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 2...
Page 51 Step 3 asks the user to enter the WEP key of the wireless network that they wish to connect to. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 3...
Page 52 Step 4 informs the user to wait while the wireless client is being configured to join the network. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 4...
Page 53 Step 5 informs the user that the wireless client is successfully configured and is now on the wireless network. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 5...
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Page 55: Control Utility
Back to Top Uninstall the Control Utility If the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point icon is displayed in the system tray in the lower right corner of the screen, right-click the icon and click Exit. Click the Start button.
Page 56 The control utility program can be used to manage multiple Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Points. When the Control Utility launches it will connect to the last access point configured. If you wish to configure an alternative Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point on the network, then follow the instructions below.
Page 57: Web-Based Configuration Tool
How to obtain the IP Address of the Access Point). If this is the first time configuring your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point, or if the user name and password have not been changed, type admin in the User Name and Password fields.
Page 58 Back to Top Log Off The Log Off button logs the user off the web based configuration tool. This configuration tool only allows access to one user at a time. Back to Top Back to Contents Page...
Page 59: Technical Specifications And Regulatory Information
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (an airport, for example), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point device before you turn it on.
Page 60 · Operating Temperature 0° to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) · Storage Temperature 0° to 70° C (32° F to 158° F) Power specification Receive Sensitivity · 11Mbps: 10-5 BER @ -80 dBm, typical · 54Mbps: 10-5 BER @ -65 dBm, typical Transmit Power ·...
Page 61: Regulatory Information
Dell Inc. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment is the responsibility of the user. Dell Inc and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from the user failing to comply with these guidelines.
Page 62 This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. Dell declares that WAPA-118GD ( FCC ID: MXF-A930909G ) is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4GHz by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A. Interference statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 63: Limited Warranties And Return Policy
To determine whether you are allowed to use your wireless network device in a specific country, please check to see if the radio type number that is printed on the identification label of your device is listed on the radio approval list posted on the general Dell support site at support.dell.com.
Page 64 The warranty period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. Dell may change the availability of limited warranties, at its discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive.
Page 65 What if I purchased a service contract? If your on-site service contract is with Dell, on-site service will be provided to you under the terms of the on-site service agreement. Please refer to that contract for details on how to obtain service.
Page 66 1-800-474-2371). The arbitration will be limited solely to the dispute or controversy between you and Dell. Any award of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding on each of the parties, and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Page 67 You must ship the products to Dell within five (5) days of the date that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization Number. You must also return the products to Dell in their...
Page 68 This limited warranty lasts for the time period indicated on your invoice, except that the limited warranty on Dell-branded batteries lasts only one year and the limited warranty on the lamps for Dell-branded projectors lasts only ninety days. The limited warranty begins on the date of the invoice.
Page 69 What if I purchased an on-site service contract? If your service contract is with Dell, service will be provided to you under the terms of the service contract. Please refer to that contract for details on how to obtain service. Dell's service contracts can be found online at www.dell.ca...
Page 70 If you are an end-user customer who bought new products directly from Dell, you may return them to Dell up to 30 days after you receive them for a refund or credit of the product purchase price. If you are an end-user customer who bought reconditioned or refurbished products from Dell, you may return them to Dell within 14 days after the date of invoice for a refund or credit of the product purchase price.
Page 71 Dell company, you may return Dell Software and Peripherals products that are in as- new condition to Dell up to 30 days from the date of invoice for a refund of the product purchase price if already paid. This refund will not include any shipping and handling charges shown on your invoice;...
Page 72 Dell or any of its affiliates, and neither Dell nor any of its affiliates shall be liable for loss of profit or contracts, or any other indirect or consequential loss arising from negligence, breach of contract, or howsoever.
Page 73: Glossary
Troubleshooting Each Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point supports up to about a 150 to 200 foot radius, depending on obstacles and interference issues. For smaller installations a little experimentation provides good placement of the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point.
Page 74 Access Point An Access Point is a device on the wireless network that receives and retransmits data. It allows computers with wireless network adapters to be connected, typically, to an Ethernet network. Client A client is a computer on a network. Domain Name System (or Service) (DNS) DNS is an Internet service that translates domain names into addresses.
Page 75 169.254.10.2. None of the numbers can be greater than 255. Each Ethernet interface has an IP address. For the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router, there is a Ethernet interface and a Ethernet interface;...
Page 76 Service Set Identifier (SSID) is more generic and is a 32-character name that uniquely identifies all the computers and equipments that make up a wireless network. A type of SSID is ESSID. Another type of SSID is Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID). The BSSID is the MAC address of a wireless...
Page 77: Online Customer Support
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Page 78: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide
SSID. When installing an access point or wireless adapter in a wireless client, the installation program asks you to enter the SSID. Dell cannot provide you with this information, as it is specific to your network; but you may choose to use the default SSID, wireless, for your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point.
Page 79 When WEP encryption is enabled, you must set the WEP key in the client to match the WEP key used by the access point because you can ONLY connect to access points that have a matching WEP Key. The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point Setup Wizard allows the user to gracefully configure WEP encryption on both the access point and wireless clients.
Page 80 Office (SOHO) environment, where there is no authentication server, users can use pre-shared key (PSK) mode in place of the authentication server. The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point offers both WPA running in PSK mode and WPA with 802.1X authentication. The mutual authentication and improved encryption technology of WPA allows wireless communication to achieve greater security.
Page 81 User's Guide Front Panel Back Panel Front Panel The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point has three Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), or link lights, on its front side. The following table defines the behaviour for each LED: Front Panel...
Page 82 The LED alternates between on and off when wireless clients are attached. It will blink when there is data activity on the wireless network. The rate of blinking will vary with the rate of data transfer. It turns off when no wireless clients are associated with the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point.
Page 83: A Look At The Hardware
A Look at the Hardware Overview The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point is an 802.11b/g wireless access point that allows wireless clients access to a corporate network. The Access Point can be configured in the following ways: Wireless hub (Access Point): In this mode the Access Point connects wireless computers to the corporate network.
Page 84 The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point supports up to 64 wireless clients. It runs at speeds up to 54 Megabits per second (Mbps), and the LAN (wired) port runs at 10/100 Mbps. The maximum distance between the Access Point and each Wireless computer is 300 feet.
Page 85: Configuration Of The Access Point
SSID, (b) wireless channel of operation, (c) WEP encryption (WEP encryption is optional) and (d) Static IP address. In order to use the Setup Wizard to configure the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point, the access point must be directly connected via an ethernet cable to the computer that is running the Setup Wizard.
Page 86 Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Input your IP address and Sumnet mask in the appropriate fields. (The IP addresses on your network must be within the same range (e.g. 192.168.2.3 or 192.168.2.4). The subnet mask must be the same for all computers on the network (i.e. 255.255.255.0).
Page 87: Connecting The Access Point To The Network
Back to Contents Page Connecting the Access Point to the network NOTE:It is recommended that you follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide on connecting the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point to the network. The following are the relevant steps on connecting the access point to your network.
Page 88: How To Obtain The Ip Address Of The Access Point
How to obtain the IP Address of the Access Point To browse to the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point's web-based configuration tool, you must known the access point's IP address. The IP address of the access point can be either a static IP address or a dynamically assigned IP address. The default configuration for the access point is with a static IP address of 192.168.2.2.
Page 89: Log Into The Web Configuration Of Your Access Point Using It's Ip Address
Without wireless security options configured in your network, an eavesdropper within your wireless range may be able to access the network and the data that is being transmitted over it. The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point provides Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption for wireless security.
Page 90 WPA with 802.1x authentication. NOTE:The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point offers three ways to set the wireless encryption in your router. One is the Wireless Security feature in the web configuration tool mentioned here. The other two are either through the...
Page 91: Click Advanced Settings And Then Select Advanced Wireless From The Drop Down Menu
Back to Contents Page Turning Off Broadcast SSID 1. Log into the web configuration of your Access Point using it's IP address (for information on obtaining the Access Point's IP address see How to obtain the IP Address of the Access Point).
Page 92 Back to Contents Page Setting Up File & Printer Sharing Installing File and Printer Sharing Sharing a printer Sharing files Installing the File & Printer Sharing Follow the instructions below to install the file and printer sharing service. For Windows 2000 and XP 1.
Page 93 4. On the next screen, select Network printer, and then click the Next button. 5. Click the Browse button and click to select the shared printer. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Sharing files You can share files on your computer so that users on other computers on your network can view them. 1.
Page 94 How to setup wireless clients to connect to the Access Point NOTE:It is recommended that you connect wireless clients to the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point using the Setup Wizard provided on the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point CD.
Page 95: Setting Up File And Printer Sharing
Back to Contents Page Installation and Configuration: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide Configuration of the Access Point Connecting the Access Point to the network How to obtain the IP address of the Access Point Setting Wireless Encryption in Your Access Point...
Page 96 Back to Contents Page How to Configure the Access Point via the Control Utility: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide My Network Overview Wireless Settings Network Access Control Administration Diagnostics Advanced Settings My Network Overview This screen provides information about your network connection and settings. The left pane displays your connection status. The right pane displays the following network settings: ·...
Page 97: Wireless Settings
The Control Utility allows the user to manage multiple Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Points on the network by allowing the user to configure an alternative access point to the default access point presented by the Control Utility. To configure an alternative access point, perform the following steps: Click to select Configure Alternative AP.
Page 98 Restores previous settings. Your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point has an advanced security mechanism. It ensures the confidentiality of data, and also guards data against being modified. If you want to enable the security mechanism, click to select Enable Wireless Security.
Page 99 If you would like to secure your wireless network using WPA, you must have WPA support for your wireless clients. If you are using a Dell wireless client, you can check for the availability of WPA-enabled software updates for your wireless client at http://support.dell.com.
Page 100 Wireless Settings WPA 802.1x WPA-802.1x Settings · Radius Server IP, Radius Server Port and Shared Secret. The Radius Server IP, Radius Server Port and Shared Secret fields required to be populated with the relevant information. This information regarding the Radius authentication server can be obtained from the network administrator. ·...
Page 101 MAC Access Control The MAC Access Control page allows you to control which local client computer is allowed to access the network through the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point based on the client computer’s MAC address. The default setting is to allow any client computer to access the network through the access point.
Page 102 Click the Add button. The MAC Access Control: Add a Record window appears. Enter the hexadecimal MAC address (for example, 00:11:22:33:44:55) that you want to grant or deny access in the Host MAC box. Click the OK button to apply, or click the Cancel button to exit without making any changes. You can click on the selected record and click again on its Host Name to enter the desired name for this record.
Page 103 Upgrade to New Firmware If you are instructed to upgrade the firmware, click the Upgrade to New Firmware button. It will connect to the Dell website to upgrade to the latest firmware release. It is unnecessary to upgrade the firmware if your access point is working properly.
Page 104: Advanced Settings
You can monitor the current status of your network connection in the Diagnostics menu. The network diagnostics can be activated by clicking the Start Diagnostics button on the bottom of the screen. When the detection is done, the screen will display either a PASS! or FAIL! message indicating whether the access point is connected to a network or not.
Page 105 To configure the advanced settings of the access point, click the Login button to log in to the web-based configuration tool. The web-based configuration tool allows you to set up advanced network configurations for your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point.
Page 106 Guest Mode Disabled NOTE:Your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point comes with factory default settings that should work for the majority of the network usage scenarios. However, there are cases where your network environment may require a different configuration.
Page 107: Setup Wizard
Setup Wizard will display troubleshooting instructions to guide you through the configuration process. In addition, the Setup Wizard also supports the installation of the Control Utility and provides links to the user's guide on the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point CD and the Dell support website.
Page 108 X:\setup.exe where X is the drive letter of your CD drive. Once the Setup Wizard has been launched, you will be guided through a series of windows. These windows are illustrated below along with an explanation on their functionalities. Back to Top Setup Wizard Screens Welcome Menu This menu offers several options to select from.
Page 109 Click AP Configuration if you want to configure the access point before connecting it to the network and follow the steps described below. Step 1 illustrates how the computer is to be connected to the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. Configure AP: Step 1 Step 2 illustrates how the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point is connected to the power supply.
Page 110 Step 3 informs the user that you need to assign your computer a static IP address within the same range as the access point. . Configure AP: Step 3...
Page 111 Step 4 gives the user the option to change the wireless network’s SSID and channel number. Configure AP: Step 4...
Page 112 Step 5 gives the user the option to enable WEP wireless encryption and to specify the WEP encryption key values. Configure AP: Step 5...
Page 113 Step 6 gives the user the option to either change the static IP address or set the access point as a DHCP client. Configure AP: Step 6...
Page 114 Step 7 informs the user to wait until the Access Point configuration is finished. Configure AP: Step 7...
Page 115 Step 8 is a congratulations screen if the user has successfully configured the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. Configure AP: Step 8...
Page 116 Step 9 is an optional screen that displays the configuration settings chosen by the user. Configure AP: Step 9...
Page 117 To connect computers to your wireless network after you have successfully configured and installed the Access Point, place the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point CD into each computer and run the Setup Wizard. Click Connect Wireless Computer to add each wireless computer to your network.
Page 118 Step 2 asks the user to wait while the Setup Wizard does a site survey scanning for the requested wireless network. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 2...
Page 119 Step 3 guides the user through using the Windows wireless configuration utility to configure the wireless client. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 3...
Page 120 Step 4 guides the user through the remaining steps in using the Windows wireless configuration utility to configure the wireless client. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 4...
Page 121 Step 5 informs the user to wait while the wireless client configuration is being verified. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 5...
Page 122 Step 6 informs the user that the wireless client is successfully configured and is now on the wireless network. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 6...
Page 123 Setup Wireless Computer - Win XP (WEP Encryption) Pressing the Setup Wireless Computer button displays instructions to connect computers to the network through a wireless connection. Step 1 asks the user to enter the SSID of the wireless network that you wish to connect to. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 1...
Page 124 Step 2 asks the user to wait while the Setup Wizard does a site survey scanning for the requested wireless network. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 2...
Page 125 Step 3 asks the user to enter the WEP key of the wireless network that they wish to connect to. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 3...
Page 126 Step 4 guides the user through using the Windows wireless configuration utility to configure the wireless client. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 4...
Page 127 Step 5 guides the user through the remaining steps in using the Windows wireless configuration utility to configure the wireless client. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 5...
Page 128 Step 6 informs the user to wait while the wireless client configuration is being verified. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 6...
Page 129 Step 7 informs the user that the wireless client is successfully configured and is now on the wireless network. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 7...
Page 130 Setup Wireless Computer - Win XP SP2 (No Encryption) Pressing the Setup Wireless Computer button displays instructions to connect computers to the network through a wireless connection. Step 1 asks the user to enter the SSID of the wireless network that you wish to connect to. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 1...
Page 131 Step 2 asks the user to wait while the Setup Wizard does a site survey scanning for the requested wireless network. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 2...
Page 132 Step 3 informs the user to wait while the wireless client is being configured to join the network. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 3...
Page 133 Step 4 informs the user that the wireless client is successfully configured and is now on the wireless network. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 4...
Page 134 Setup Wireless Computer - Win XP SP2 (WEP Encryption) Pressing the Setup Wireless Computer button displays instructions to connect computers to the network through a wireless connection. Step 1 asks the user to enter the SSID of the wireless network that you wish to connect to. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 1...
Page 135 Step 2 asks the user to wait while the Setup Wizard does a site survey scanning for the requested wireless network. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 2...
Page 136 Step 3 asks the user to enter the WEP key of the wireless network that they wish to connect to. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 3...
Page 137 Step 4 informs the user to wait while the wireless client is being configured to join the network. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 4...
Page 138 Step 5 informs the user that the wireless client is successfully configured and is now on the wireless network. Setup Wireless Computer: Step 5...
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Page 140: Control Utility
Back to Top Uninstall the Control Utility If the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point icon is displayed in the system tray in the lower right corner of the screen, right-click the icon and click Exit. Click the Start button.
Page 141 The control utility program can be used to manage multiple Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Points. When the Control Utility launches it will connect to the last access point configured. If you wish to configure an alternative Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point on the network, then follow the instructions below.
Page 142: Web-Based Configuration Tool
How to obtain the IP Address of the Access Point). If this is the first time configuring your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point, or if the user name and password have not been changed, type admin in the User Name and Password fields.
Page 143 Back to Top Log Off The Log Off button logs the user off the web based configuration tool. This configuration tool only allows access to one user at a time. Back to Top Back to Contents Page...
Page 144 Point CD. This utility can be installed on your computer by choosing the Install Control Utility option in the Setup Wizard. It provides you with a useful configuration tool to manage your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. Refer to the section...
Page 145 Back to Contents Page How to Configure the Access Point via the Control Utility: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide My Network Overview Wireless Settings Network Access Control Administration Diagnostics Advanced Settings My Network Overview This screen provides information about your network connection and settings. The left pane displays your connection status. The right pane displays the following network settings: ·...
Page 146 The Control Utility allows the user to manage multiple Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Points on the network by allowing the user to configure an alternative access point to the default access point presented by the Control Utility. To configure an alternative access point, perform the following steps: Click to select Configure Alternative AP.
Page 147 Restores previous settings. Your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point has an advanced security mechanism. It ensures the confidentiality of data, and also guards data against being modified. If you want to enable the security mechanism, click to select Enable Wireless Security.
Page 148 If you would like to secure your wireless network using WPA, you must have WPA support for your wireless clients. If you are using a Dell wireless client, you can check for the availability of WPA-enabled software updates for your wireless client at http://support.dell.com.
Page 149 Wireless Settings WPA 802.1x WPA-802.1x Settings · Radius Server IP, Radius Server Port and Shared Secret. The Radius Server IP, Radius Server Port and Shared Secret fields required to be populated with the relevant information. This information regarding the Radius authentication server can be obtained from the network administrator. ·...
Page 150 MAC Access Control The MAC Access Control page allows you to control which local client computer is allowed to access the network through the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point based on the client computer’s MAC address. The default setting is to allow any client computer to access the network through the access point.
Page 151 Click the Add button. The MAC Access Control: Add a Record window appears. Enter the hexadecimal MAC address (for example, 00:11:22:33:44:55) that you want to grant or deny access in the Host MAC box. Click the OK button to apply, or click the Cancel button to exit without making any changes. You can click on the selected record and click again on its Host Name to enter the desired name for this record.
Page 152 Upgrade to New Firmware If you are instructed to upgrade the firmware, click the Upgrade to New Firmware button. It will connect to the Dell website to upgrade to the latest firmware release. It is unnecessary to upgrade the firmware if your access point is working properly.
Page 153 You can monitor the current status of your network connection in the Diagnostics menu. The network diagnostics can be activated by clicking the Start Diagnostics button on the bottom of the screen. When the detection is done, the screen will display either a PASS! or FAIL! message indicating whether the access point is connected to a network or not.
Page 154 To configure the advanced settings of the access point, click the Login button to log in to the web-based configuration tool. The web-based configuration tool allows you to set up advanced network configurations for your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point.
Page 155: General Settings
Back to Contents Page Basic Settings: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide The following configuration options are included in Basic Settings: General Settings Wireless Settings Wireless Security Save & Apply NOTE:To implement the changes you make to the settings, you must save your settings and restart the access point. Otherwise, the access point uses the previous settings.
Page 156: Wireless Security
The network name is a value that identifies a collection of wireless devices found in a particular network. The default value for the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point is wireless. All workstations and access points must use the same SSID to be able to communicate with one another.
Page 157 NOTE:If you are adding the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point to an existing network and will be using an existing encryption key for the wireless clients, contact the person in charge of the network. The same key must be used when configuring the encryption for the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point.
Page 158 WPA is an upgrade to the WEP standard for securing your wireless network. If you would like to secure your wireless network using WPA, you must have WPA support for your wireless clients. If you are using a Dell Wireless wireless client, you can check for the availability of WPA-enabled software update for your wireless client at http://support.dell.com.
Page 159 to the network. Note that the Key format must also match the setting for the wireless clients. · Key Format Key Format is a box that lists 2 items: Hexadecimal Digits (numbers 0 through 9 and letters A through F) and ASCII Characters (any letter, number, or symbol).
Page 160 Use the Save & Apply page to submit all the network setting changes you have made. Click the Save & Restart button to update the network configurations for your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. The new settings are then written to the firmware, and the access point reboots automatically.
Page 161 Back to Top Back to Contents Page...
Page 162 Inoperative connections are represented by one red X through the yellow connection line. NOTE:The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point offers two ways to check the status of your network. One is the Device Status feature in the web configuration tool mentioned here. The other is through the Windows-based Control Utility.
Page 163 Ethernet Settings Refer to the left side of the screen for the following LAN Ethernet settings and the Internet protocol (IP) settings for the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point: Setting/Device Information Displayed AP IP The IP address assigned to the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point...
Page 164 Back to Contents Page System Tools: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide Use the System Tools section to view the intruder detection log, the network activity log, system statistics and system diagnostics regarding the device. The System Tools section also includes features to import/export the device’s configuration settings, restore the default settings, upgrade the firmware and reset the device.
Page 165 Network Activity Log Click to select Enable Network Activity Log to allow the user to see transmitted and received traffic from the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point to the network. Back to Top Import/Export Settings Import/Export Settings The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point allows the user to save the current configurations settings into a file on the computer and to load previously saved settings into the access point.
Page 166 System Diagnostic The Systems Diagnostic page is for your information only. This page displays both the configuration settings and diagnostic information for the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. The configuration settings include firmware version and device settings that have been configured for your network.
Page 167 This is equivalent to pressing and holding the Reset button on the back panel of the device for more than 5 seconds (for more details, refer to Look at the Hardware). NOTICE:Loading the default settings option will cause the current settings for your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point to be lost. Load Default Settings Click the Start button to reload the default settings.
Page 168 Upgrade Firmware – Local File You can check the Dell support website, support.dell.com, to see if there are any new upgrades. Download the new firmware first before upgrading and save it to one of the clients in your network. To upgrade the firmware: Type the firmware file path into the Firmware Upgrade File: box, or click the Browse button to choose a firmware file to upgrade to.
Page 169 Automatic Check Disabled: The Internet firmware checking function is disabled. Click the Start button when a new firmware file is available for upgrading the access point. After the firmware is written to the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point, the home page will be loaded automatically. While the access point is resetting, the Power light on the front panel of the device blinks NOTE:Make sure the file you choose is an actual Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point firmware file.
Page 170: Time Zone
These options are provided for your convenience only. However, the advanced settings are fully documented and explained in this guide. Time Zone Time Zone The Time Zone page is used to set the time on the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Business Access Point.
Page 171: Advanced Wireless
Advanced Wireless Advanced Wireless The Advanced Wireless page is used to configure advanced wireless features in the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. Enable Wireless This setting enables radio transmission and reception on the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point allowing wireless clients to connect to the access point.
Page 172 Channel This setting allows the user to set the radio channel that the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point will operate on. The range of available radio channels depends on the regulatory domain (e.g. 11 channels for U.S. and Canada & 13 channels for Europe). It is recommended that you set the channel setting to Auto to allow the access point to locate the most suitable radio channel for operation.
Page 173 Wireless Repeater The Wireless Repeater setting can be used to increase the coverage of your wireless network. You need two or more Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point to set up wireless repeating. The access point that is connected to the network is known as the “root AP”, the access points that extend the coverage of this root AP are known as “repeater AP’s”.
Page 174: Access Control Settings
Access Control Settings The Access Control Settings page allows you to control which local client computer is allowed to access the network through the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point based on the client computer’s MAC address. The default setting is to allow any client computer to access the network through the access point.
Page 175: Administration Settings
NOTE:The Access Control Settings apply to wireless client computers. Back to Top Administration Settings The Administration Settings page allows the user to change the password settings for administrator access to the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. Administration Settings...
Page 176: Wired Settings
Password and Retype Password fields. Write down the password and keep it in a secure location for future reference. Back to Top Wired Settings The Wired Settings page allows the user to configure the IP and DNS settings for the network port of the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. Wired Settings...
Page 177 SSID Manager The SSID Manager page allows the user to configure up to a maximum of three different SSID’s that the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point supports. One of these three SSID’s is the Guest Access SSID, which will allow guest users to connect to the network with controlled access to network resources.
Page 178 To configure multiple SSID’s (VLAN-aware network): In a VLAN-aware network, the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point can support three SSID’s (one of which is the Guest Access SSID). In this network, the user has the option of configuring VLAN tags to be associated with wireless traffic from each SSID.
Page 179 SSID supporting WEP and the guest SSID supporting no encryption. To enable the Guest Access SSID (VLAN-aware network): To enable Guest Access mode, the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point must be part of a VLAN-aware network. Perform the following steps to enable the feature.
Page 180 To enable SNMP protocol support: Click to select Enable SNMP. The SNMP Community Names are passwords used in SNMP messages between the access point and the SNMP management system. A Read-Only community allows the management system to monitor the device, while a Read-Write community can both monitor and configure the device.
Page 181: Rogue Ap Detection
Rogue AP Detection The Rogue AP Detection feature is an advanced feature that is used by network administrators to scan for adjacent access points. A table of detected access points is presented to the administrator and a determination if any rogue access points are present on the network can be made by verifying the SSID and MAC addresses.
Page 182 Click to select Enable Rogue AP Detection (Always-On). Click Save & Restart. NOTE:Any wireless stations that are associated to the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point may experience a loss of connection to the access point during the scan interval.
Page 183 Back to Contents Page...
Page 184 How do I install the Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point for optimal coverage? Each Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point supports up to about a 150 to 200 foot radius, depending on obstacles and interference issues. For smaller installations a little experimentation provides good placement of the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point.
Page 185: Glossary
FAQs Hardware Installation Software Configuration: How can I manage the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point ? How do I locate the MAC address for the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point? Wireless Attributes Supported Features Troubleshooting Other...
Page 186 What is the practical coverage of the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point ? Does the signal travel through walls? What devices cause interference? Can I roam to another subnet with the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point ? How to turn Off Broadcast SSID? Supported Features...
Page 187 Does the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point support multiple SSID's? Does the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point support rogue AP detection? Does the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point support notebook computers with integrated wireless adapters and wireless adapters from vendors other than Dell?
Page 188 Supported Features Troubleshooting: My computer is not connected to the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. What should I do? My browser does not display the web-based configuration tool. What should I do? The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point CD Setup Wizard program does not run automatically after placing the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Page 189 How do I find out about firmware upgrades? What is the actual speed throughput for the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point ? Are there any known health issues caused by Radio Frequency (RF) transmission from the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point ? Is this a shared or switched technology medium? What is the difference between Bluetooth™...
Page 190 Glossary Access Point Client Domain Name System (or Service) (DNS) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Encryption Ethernet Ethernet Address (MAC Address) Host Internet Protocol (IP) IP Address Link Light Local Area Network (LAN) Network Adapter Network Name (SSID) Port Protocol Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) Virtual Server...
Page 191 SSID, (b) wireless channel of operation, (c) WEP encryption (WEP encryption is optional) and (d) Static IP address. In order to use the Setup Wizard to configure the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point, the access point must be directly connected via an ethernet cable to the computer that is running the Setup Wizard.
Page 192 Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Input your IP address and Sumnet mask in the appropriate fields. (The IP addresses on your network must be within the same range (e.g. 192.168.2.3 or 192.168.2.4). The subnet mask must be the same for all computers on the network (i.e. 255.255.255.0).
Page 193 Back to Contents Page Connecting the Access Point to the network NOTE:It is recommended that you follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide on connecting the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point to the network. The following are the relevant steps on connecting the access point to your network.
Page 194 Without wireless security options configured in your network, an eavesdropper within your wireless range may be able to access the network and the data that is being transmitted over it. The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point provides Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption for wireless security.
Page 195 WPA with 802.1x authentication. NOTE:The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point offers three ways to set the wireless encryption in your router. One is the Wireless Security feature in the web configuration tool mentioned here. The other two are either through the...
Page 196 Back to Contents Page Turning Off Broadcast SSID 1. Log into the web configuration of your Access Point using it's IP address (for information on obtaining the Access Point's IP address see How to obtain the IP Address of the Access Point).
Page 197 Back to Contents Page Setting Up File & Printer Sharing Installing File and Printer Sharing Sharing a printer Sharing files Installing the File & Printer Sharing Follow the instructions below to install the file and printer sharing service. For Windows 2000 and XP 1.
Page 198 4. On the next screen, select Network printer, and then click the Next button. 5. Click the Browse button and click to select the shared printer. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Sharing files You can share files on your computer so that users on other computers on your network can view them. 1.
Page 199 How to setup wireless clients to connect to the Access Point NOTE:It is recommended that you connect wireless clients to the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point using the Setup Wizard provided on the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point CD.
Page 200 Back to Contents Page How to Configure the Access Point via the Control Utility: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide My Network Overview Wireless Settings Network Access Control Administration Diagnostics Advanced Settings My Network Overview This screen provides information about your network connection and settings. The left pane displays your connection status. The right pane displays the following network settings: ·...
Page 201 The Control Utility allows the user to manage multiple Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Points on the network by allowing the user to configure an alternative access point to the default access point presented by the Control Utility. To configure an alternative access point, perform the following steps: Click to select Configure Alternative AP.
Page 202 Restores previous settings. Your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point has an advanced security mechanism. It ensures the confidentiality of data, and also guards data against being modified. If you want to enable the security mechanism, click to select Enable Wireless Security.
Page 203 If you would like to secure your wireless network using WPA, you must have WPA support for your wireless clients. If you are using a Dell wireless client, you can check for the availability of WPA-enabled software updates for your wireless client at http://support.dell.com.
Page 204 Wireless Settings WPA 802.1x WPA-802.1x Settings · Radius Server IP, Radius Server Port and Shared Secret. The Radius Server IP, Radius Server Port and Shared Secret fields required to be populated with the relevant information. This information regarding the Radius authentication server can be obtained from the network administrator. ·...
Page 205 MAC Access Control The MAC Access Control page allows you to control which local client computer is allowed to access the network through the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point based on the client computer’s MAC address. The default setting is to allow any client computer to access the network through the access point.
Page 206 Click the Add button. The MAC Access Control: Add a Record window appears. Enter the hexadecimal MAC address (for example, 00:11:22:33:44:55) that you want to grant or deny access in the Host MAC box. Click the OK button to apply, or click the Cancel button to exit without making any changes. You can click on the selected record and click again on its Host Name to enter the desired name for this record.
Page 207 Upgrade to New Firmware If you are instructed to upgrade the firmware, click the Upgrade to New Firmware button. It will connect to the Dell website to upgrade to the latest firmware release. It is unnecessary to upgrade the firmware if your access point is working properly.
Page 208 You can monitor the current status of your network connection in the Diagnostics menu. The network diagnostics can be activated by clicking the Start Diagnostics button on the bottom of the screen. When the detection is done, the screen will display either a PASS! or FAIL! message indicating whether the access point is connected to a network or not.
Page 209 To configure the advanced settings of the access point, click the Login button to log in to the web-based configuration tool. The web-based configuration tool allows you to set up advanced network configurations for your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point.
Page 210 Back to Contents Page Basic Settings: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide The following configuration options are included in Basic Settings: General Settings Wireless Settings Wireless Security Save & Apply NOTE:To implement the changes you make to the settings, you must save your settings and restart the access point. Otherwise, the access point uses the previous settings.
Page 211 The network name is a value that identifies a collection of wireless devices found in a particular network. The default value for the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point is wireless. All workstations and access points must use the same SSID to be able to communicate with one another.
Page 212 NOTE:If you are adding the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point to an existing network and will be using an existing encryption key for the wireless clients, contact the person in charge of the network. The same key must be used when configuring the encryption for the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point.
Page 213 WPA is an upgrade to the WEP standard for securing your wireless network. If you would like to secure your wireless network using WPA, you must have WPA support for your wireless clients. If you are using a Dell Wireless wireless client, you can check for the availability of WPA-enabled software update for your wireless client at http://support.dell.com.
Page 214 to the network. Note that the Key format must also match the setting for the wireless clients. · Key Format Key Format is a box that lists 2 items: Hexadecimal Digits (numbers 0 through 9 and letters A through F) and ASCII Characters (any letter, number, or symbol).
Page 215 Use the Save & Apply page to submit all the network setting changes you have made. Click the Save & Restart button to update the network configurations for your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. The new settings are then written to the firmware, and the access point reboots automatically.
Page 216 Back to Top Back to Contents Page...
Page 217 Inoperative connections are represented by one red X through the yellow connection line. NOTE:The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point offers two ways to check the status of your network. One is the Device Status feature in the web configuration tool mentioned here. The other is through the Windows-based Control Utility.
Page 218 Ethernet Settings Refer to the left side of the screen for the following LAN Ethernet settings and the Internet protocol (IP) settings for the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point: Setting/Device Information Displayed AP IP The IP address assigned to the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point...
Page 219 Back to Contents Page System Tools: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide Use the System Tools section to view the intruder detection log, the network activity log, system statistics and system diagnostics regarding the device. The System Tools section also includes features to import/export the device’s configuration settings, restore the default settings, upgrade the firmware and reset the device.
Page 220 Network Activity Log Click to select Enable Network Activity Log to allow the user to see transmitted and received traffic from the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point to the network. Back to Top Import/Export Settings Import/Export Settings The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point allows the user to save the current configurations settings into a file on the computer and to load previously saved settings into the access point.
Page 221 System Diagnostic The Systems Diagnostic page is for your information only. This page displays both the configuration settings and diagnostic information for the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. The configuration settings include firmware version and device settings that have been configured for your network.
Page 222 This is equivalent to pressing and holding the Reset button on the back panel of the device for more than 5 seconds (for more details, refer to Look at the Hardware). NOTICE:Loading the default settings option will cause the current settings for your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point to be lost. Load Default Settings Click the Start button to reload the default settings.
Page 223 Upgrade Firmware – Local File You can check the Dell support website, support.dell.com, to see if there are any new upgrades. Download the new firmware first before upgrading and save it to one of the clients in your network. To upgrade the firmware: Type the firmware file path into the Firmware Upgrade File: box, or click the Browse button to choose a firmware file to upgrade to.
Page 224 Automatic Check Disabled: The Internet firmware checking function is disabled. Click the Start button when a new firmware file is available for upgrading the access point. After the firmware is written to the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point, the home page will be loaded automatically. While the access point is resetting, the Power light on the front panel of the device blinks NOTE:Make sure the file you choose is an actual Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point firmware file.
Page 225 These options are provided for your convenience only. However, the advanced settings are fully documented and explained in this guide. Time Zone Time Zone The Time Zone page is used to set the time on the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Business Access Point.
Page 226 Advanced Wireless Advanced Wireless The Advanced Wireless page is used to configure advanced wireless features in the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. Enable Wireless This setting enables radio transmission and reception on the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point allowing wireless clients to connect to the access point.
Page 227 Channel This setting allows the user to set the radio channel that the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point will operate on. The range of available radio channels depends on the regulatory domain (e.g. 11 channels for U.S. and Canada & 13 channels for Europe). It is recommended that you set the channel setting to Auto to allow the access point to locate the most suitable radio channel for operation.
Page 228 Wireless Repeater The Wireless Repeater setting can be used to increase the coverage of your wireless network. You need two or more Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point to set up wireless repeating. The access point that is connected to the network is known as the “root AP”, the access points that extend the coverage of this root AP are known as “repeater AP’s”.
Page 229 Access Control Settings The Access Control Settings page allows you to control which local client computer is allowed to access the network through the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point based on the client computer’s MAC address. The default setting is to allow any client computer to access the network through the access point.
Page 230 NOTE:The Access Control Settings apply to wireless client computers. Back to Top Administration Settings The Administration Settings page allows the user to change the password settings for administrator access to the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. Administration Settings...
Page 231 Password and Retype Password fields. Write down the password and keep it in a secure location for future reference. Back to Top Wired Settings The Wired Settings page allows the user to configure the IP and DNS settings for the network port of the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. Wired Settings...
Page 232 SSID Manager The SSID Manager page allows the user to configure up to a maximum of three different SSID’s that the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point supports. One of these three SSID’s is the Guest Access SSID, which will allow guest users to connect to the network with controlled access to network resources.
Page 233 To configure multiple SSID’s (VLAN-aware network): In a VLAN-aware network, the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point can support three SSID’s (one of which is the Guest Access SSID). In this network, the user has the option of configuring VLAN tags to be associated with wireless traffic from each SSID.
Page 234 SSID supporting WEP and the guest SSID supporting no encryption. To enable the Guest Access SSID (VLAN-aware network): To enable Guest Access mode, the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point must be part of a VLAN-aware network. Perform the following steps to enable the feature.
Page 235 To enable SNMP protocol support: Click to select Enable SNMP. The SNMP Community Names are passwords used in SNMP messages between the access point and the SNMP management system. A Read-Only community allows the management system to monitor the device, while a Read-Write community can both monitor and configure the device.
Page 236 Rogue AP Detection The Rogue AP Detection feature is an advanced feature that is used by network administrators to scan for adjacent access points. A table of detected access points is presented to the administrator and a determination if any rogue access points are present on the network can be made by verifying the SSID and MAC addresses.
Page 237 Click to select Enable Rogue AP Detection (Always-On). Click Save & Restart. NOTE:Any wireless stations that are associated to the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point may experience a loss of connection to the access point during the scan interval.
Page 238 Back to Contents Page...
Page 239 User's Guide Front Panel Back Panel Front Panel The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point has three Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), or link lights, on its front side. The following table defines the behaviour for each LED: Front Panel...
Page 240 The LED alternates between on and off when wireless clients are attached. It will blink when there is data activity on the wireless network. The rate of blinking will vary with the rate of data transfer. It turns off when no wireless clients are associated with the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point.
Page 241 How do I install the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point for optimal coverage? Can the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point attach to a hub, switch, or router? What is the physical connection from the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point to a wired network? Software Configuration...
Page 242 User's Guide. How do I locate the MAC address for the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point? There are two methods of determining the MAC address of the LAN/Ethernet port of the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point.
Page 244 What is the practical coverage of the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point? The coverage of each Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point micro cell varies with physical objects and interference in the coverage area. The rated coverage is 1500 feet for line of site, open area, optimal conditions, and minimal throughput.
Page 246 Does the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point support wireless repeating? Yes, you can use the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point as a repeater to extend the coverage range beyond the limits imposed by a single access point.
Page 247 Does the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point support alternative antennaes? Yes, the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point has the capability to support alternative antennas as the existing antennas are removable and are based on an industry standard connector.
Page 248 I do? 1. Make sure that you have the same SSID (network name) and security settings on your computer as the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. The default SSID (network name) is wireless (the name is case- sensitive).
Page 249 Ensure the value in the Subnet mask field matches that for the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. If you are using a DHCP server to provide an IP address to the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point, you must determine the address that was provided by the DHCP server.
Page 250 I cannot hide my wireless network, what should I do? Open your web browser and log into your access point using it's IP address (for information on obtaining the Access Point's IP address see How to obtain the IP Address of the Access Point).
Page 251 100 milliwatts (mW), less than other 2.4 GHz products, such as microwave ovens or cordless phones. Is this a shared or switched technology medium? The wireless access point of the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point is similar to a hub, which is a shared medium. What is the difference between Bluetooth™ and 802.11? These technologies are aimed at different situations.
Page 252 How can I find additional information? For additional information, including international telecommunication certificates and customer support, visit support.dell.com.

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