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AeroPad Mini
AeroPad Mini — 802.11g Ethernet Adapter for Mac/PC
Revised: 04/27/2005
Copyright
Copyright © 2005 by Xsense Connectivity, Inc. (dba Macsense Connectivity). All rights reserved. No part
of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any directive
work (such as translation or transformation) without permission from Xsense Connectivity, Inc. Xsense
Connectivity, Inc. reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content without
obligation among Xsense Connectivity, Inc. to provide notification of such revision or change. All
products and their associated features are subject to change or upgrade at the time of the shipment or of
the sales.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to be FCC Rules certified. These restrictions are designed to
provide protection against harmful interference from residential installations. This equipment generates
radio frequencies that may cause interference with radio communications if not used in accordance with
the instructions. Interference may even occur during proper installation. If this equipment causes
interference, the user is suggested to correct it by one or more of the following:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit that is separate from the one to which the
receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
CE Declaration of Conformity
The equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, the essential
protection requirement of Council Directive/EEC on the approximation of the Member States relating to
Electromagnetic compatibility.
Trademarks
All products and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
Safety Precautions
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Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
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Slots and openings on the device are provided for ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked or covered.
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Do not use or store this product in the environment that exceeds temperature and humidity
specifications. Do not place this product near a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation
unless adequate ventilation is provided.
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Before cleaning, unplug this product from wall outlet. Do not use liquid cleansers or aerosol
cleansers. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
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Do not place cords or cables where they may be walked on or tripped over.
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Be sure to comply with any applicable local safety standards or regulations.
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General-purpose cables are provided with this product. The use of any other cables or
requirements mandated by local authority is user's responsibility.
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Cables attached to devices in different locations with different power sources and grounding may
cause hazardous voltage. Consult a qualified electronic consultant before installing the product to
check if this phenomenon exists and, if necessary, take corrective action.
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Never touch un-insulated telephone wires or terminals unless the line has been disconnected.
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Avoid using telephone equipment or installing the product during an electrical storm.
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Never install this product, or any kind of telephone jacks, lines, network cables, or power
connections in wet locations.
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Never spill liquid of any kind on this product

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  • Page 1 Revised: 04/27/2005 Copyright Copyright © 2005 by Xsense Connectivity, Inc. (dba Macsense Connectivity). All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any directive work (such as translation or transformation) without permission from Xsense Connectivity, Inc. Xsense Connectivity, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.0 BEFORE YOU START... 9 2.1 Package Contents ... 9 2.2 System and Other Requirements ... 9 3.0 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AEROPAD MINI ... 11 3.1 Front LED’s and Back Panel ... 11 3.2 Installation ... 12 3.3 Hardware Reset ... 12 4.0 Basic Configuration...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Internet with you. Imagine the ease and speed of which you can connect to your wireless network and to the Internet. The AeroPad Mini is a perfect solution for those older computers, such as the iMac and iBook, without a wireless solution, the AeroPad Mini gives them the wireless capability they deserve.

  • Page 6: Ideal Applications

    • Achieving data rate up to 54Mbps for 802.11g and 11Mps for 802.11b with wide range coverage. AeroPad Mini supports and Mac OS 7, 8, 9 and OS X, Windows 98, Me, • 2000, XP. No driver or software installation required.
  • Page 7 The AeroPad Mini is the perfect wireless 802.11b/g solution for computers that are not wireless ready. But since no drivers are required for the AeroPad Mini, it can be extended beyond computers, for use with ANY device with an Ethernet port.

  • Page 8: Wireless Network Planning

    TiVo has a built in Ethernet port which can connected to the AeroPad Mini. This will allow the TiVo to connect wirelessly to the local network, allowing it to access media content (music, photos, and video) on your computer or on the Internet.
  • Page 9 range can reach. Take your time to plan your wireless network properly to help provide the best range. Each obstruction can and will diminish the signal strength. So bare this in mind when planning and implementing your wireless network.

  • Page 11: Before You Start

    2.0 BEFORE YOU START Before you start using the AeroPad Mini, check for package contents and make sure you have the system requirements to use the AeroPad Mini. 2.1 Package Contents • One AeroPad Mini 802.11g Ethernet Adapter • One RJ-45 Ethernet cables •...

  • Page 13: Getting To Know Your Aeropad Mini

    3.0 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AEROPAD MINI This chapter first gives a description of the LED indicators and ports of the AeroPad Mini. Then it outlines the steps in connecting the unit to your computer. 3.1 Front LED’s and Back Panel LED’s:...

  • Page 14: Installation

    This will provide the AeroPad Mini with the required power to operate. Make sure the switch on the base of the AeroPad Mini is set to "Client" mode (default position). AeroPad Mini would not work if it is set in any other position.

  • Page 15: Basic Configuration

    Netscape) from your computer and accessing AeroPad Mini's internal configuration web pages (hereafter referred to as "web-config pages"). As with any wireless adapter, you will need to configure the AeroPad Mini before it can connect to your wireless network. Mainly, AeroPad needs to know what the Network Name (SSID) and the WEP Key (if your network is encrypted) are.

  • Page 16: Mac Os X 10.X

    or DNS. Follow the instructions below for each OS. 4.1.1 Mac OS X 10.x In the Finder click on the Apple menu and select System Preferences. Under the Internet and Network section, click the Network icon. Select the TCP/IP tab. Click on the Location menu and select "Automatic"...

  • Page 17: Mac Os 8/9

    Click on the Configure menu and select "Manually" (If "Manually" is not available, click on the PPPoE tab and uncheck "Connect using PPPoE"), click Apply Now, now select the TCP/IP tab. Click on the Configure menu and select "Manually". In the IP Address field, enter "192.168.1.2". In the Subnet Mask field, enter "255.255.255.0".
  • Page 18 Connection Properties" windows will open. Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" item and click the Properties button. Select "Use the following IP address" option. In the IP Address field, enter “192.168.1.2” In the Subnet Mask field, enter "255.255.255.0" Leave Default gateway, DNS fields empty.

  • Page 19: Windows 95/98/Me

    Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window. 4.1.4 Windows 95/98/ME Double-click the Control Panel icon in My Computer folder or locate it in the Start Menu. The sub-folder Control Panel is located under Settings. In the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon.

  • Page 20: Access The Web-Config

    After your computer has been set to a manual IP Address, we can now access the AeroPad Mini's web-config pages. Accessing and configuring the AeroPad Mini is done using any web browser (such as Apple Safari, Microsoft Internet Explorer, or Netscape Navigator).

  • Page 21: Configure Using The Included Setup Wizard

    Also, see the Troubleshooting Section. 4.2.1 Configure using the included Setup Wizard The AeroPad Mini contains a simple Setup Wizard that is provided as part of the web configuration utility. You can simply follow the step-by-step process to allow...
  • Page 22 Click “Next” to continue. Set Password – Here you can change the Admin account password of the AeroPad Mini, this is referring to the admin password that was used to log in. After you do you this please click “Next” to continue.
  • Page 23 Set WEP Encryption – If the wireless network has WEP enabled then you will have to enable WEP on the AeroPad Mini, please click “Enabled”. Then, select ether 64 or 128-bit WEP encryption and enter the network HEX key value in the key text box. Click “Next” to continue.

  • Page 24: Activating Aeropad Mini

    “Exit” button. Also you can go back to modify any previous entries by clicking the “Back” button. 4.3 Activating AeroPad Mini After AeroPad Mini is configured, the next step is to activate AeroPad Mini and get your computer online. Return your computer's TCP/IP settings to "Obtain IP Automatically".

  • Page 25: Web-Config

    From the last chapter, you have learned how to access the web-config pages and how to use the Setup Wizard to perform basic configuration on the AeroPad Mini. For most users, that's all that is required to access the wireless network successfully.

  • Page 26: Basic Setting

    Setup Wizard you used from the last Chapter. But you are also able to review and set all the values manually here in this page. AP Name: The name of the AeroPad Mini, as it is recognized by the wireless network. The default name is "Wireless LAN Ethernet Adapter". If you have multiple computers each using an AeroPad Mini, then you can set each AeroPad Mini to have a unique name.

  • Page 27: Ip Setting

    “Open System”, “Shared Key”, and “WPA-PKS”. Default is "Open System". Note: The AeroPad Mini must use the same authentication type and WEP Key as the access point is configured for, otherwise the AeroPad Mini will fail to connect to the wireless network.
  • Page 28 (or a DHCP server) automatically. This setting is not recommended usually, as you will not be able to know the IP Address of the AeroPad Mini easily, and you will have no way of getting back to its web-config pages. But this setting may be desirable if you have multiple AeroPad Minis to manage (e.g.

  • Page 29: Advanced Setting

    This page contains configurations for advanced users. Most users will not need to change the settings. These changes affect the wireless performance and operating modes of the AeroPad Mini. Items on this page may help increase wireless performance if set correctly.

  • Page 30: Security

    5.6 Security This page sets the administrative username and password that are required to access the AeroPad Mini web-config pages. The default administrative username and password are both "admin". You can change them so no one can change your AeroPad Mini settings without your knowledge.
  • Page 31 Backup Settings: To save the AeroPad Mini’s current configuration to a file on your computer, click the “Backup” button. Restore settings: To restore the AeroPad Mini to a previously saved configuration, click the “Choose File” button and select the file that was created when you backed up your settings.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    My wireless network uses IP domain of "10.0.1.x", do I need to change AeroPad Mini's fixed IP to "10.0.1.50" in order to work? No, AeroPad Mini's default fixed IP of "192.168.1.50" is an IP for you to access its internal config-page from your computer. It does not need to be changed to the range of your wireless network in order for your computer to get online.
  • Page 34 If I have multiple AeroPad Minis in my wireless network, do I need to define each AeroPad Mini a unique fixed IP? No, AeroPad Mini has a default fixed IP of "192.168.1.50". This is the IP by which you use your browser to access its internal web-config pages. It is OK that each AeroPad Minis continues to have the same default fixed IP, even though multiple AeroPad Minis are being used in the same wireless network.

  • Page 35: Glossary

    6.2 Glossary Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Access points combined with a distributed system support the creation of multiple radio cells that enable roaming throughout a facility. In Macintosh terms, Access Point is also referred to as Base Station. Ad-hoc An ad-hoc network is a local area network or other small network, such as wireless, in which some of the network devices are part of the network only for...
  • Page 36 operate at frequencies around the 2.4 GHz range. 802.11 generally have data speeds of 1 or 2 Mbps while 802.11b can have speeds of 5.5 or 11 Mbps. 802.11b can also realize speeds up to 20 Mbps. 802.11a refers to wireless ATM systems and operates at frequencies between 5 to 6 GHz.
  • Page 37 wireless 802.11 LANs operate at 2.4GHz. Roaming The ability to use a wireless device and move from one access point’s range to another access point without a drop or loss of connection. Shared Key Algorithm In encryption, both the sender and the recipient use the same secret key to both encode and decode a message.
  • Page 38 WEP Key A form of security and encryption used for WEP. It is a special sequence of characters used to restrict access to a wireless network.

  • Page 39: Appendix

    APPENDIX Specifications Model: WUA-800 Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Device Management: Web-Based Host Interface Ethernet RJ-45 Signal Rate: (802.11g) 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps (802.11b) 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps Security 64/128-bit WEP WPA –PSK MAC Address Filtering SSID Broadcast Disable...
  • Page 40 9Mbps: -85dBm 12Mbps: -82dBm 18Mbps: -81dBm 24Mbps: -80dBm 36Mbps: -79dBm 48Mbps: -71dBm 54Mbps: -69dBm (For 802.11b) 1Mbps: -90dBm 2Mbps: -90dBm 5.5Mbps: -86dBm 11Mbps: -85dBm LEDs: Power, LAN, WLAN Temperature: Operating: 32ºF to 131ºF (0ºC to 55ºC) Storing: -4ºF to 149ºF (-20ºC to 65ºC) Humidity: Operating: 10%~90% (non-condensing) Storing: 5%~95% (non-condensing)
  • Page 41 MACSENSE STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY Macsense warrants this product against any defects in manufacturing for the warranty period of one year. If you require warranty service, be sure to have your proof of purchase and a barcode from the product packaging on hand when calling.

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