11Mbps WLAN Smart Wireless Ethernet Adapter

User Guide

Version 1.2
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Oct.2002

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Contents 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 4 2 Installation ................................................................................................................. 5 3 Configuring the Wireless Ethernet Adapter ......................................................... 6 4 Contents of Web Interface .......................................................................................... 7 4.1 Info Page .......................................................................................................... 7 4.2 Wireless Settings.............................................................................................. 9 4.3 Bridging Table................................................................................................ 11 4.4 IP Setting........................................................................................................ 12 4.5 Administration................................................................................................ 14 4.6 Security .......................................................................................................... 15 5 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 17 6 Technical Specifications of Wireless Ethernet Adapter ................................... 18

1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your Wireless Ethernet Adapter. This manual will assist you with the installation procedure. The package you have received contains the following items: 11Mbps Smart Wireless Ethernet Adapter, Plastic Bracket, Power Adapter, Power Cord, Special Cable for Notebook RJ45 Cat.5 UTP Cable, User Guide
Note: if anything is missing, please contact your vendor

A wireless LAN is normally used in a predefined environment. In such a network, Wireless Ethernet Adapters are mounted at assigned places, each covering its own area in which wireless nodes can operate. These Wireless Ethernet Adapters are connected to a wired network to communicate with each other and with servers and clients on that network. The 11MBPS Wireless Ethernet Adapter can be connected to a 10 Mbps Ethernet network through a RJ45 (UTP) connector.

2 Installation
1. Mount the Wireless Ethernet Adapter firmly on the position that is determined during the site survey. 2. Insert the power connector. 3. Attach the Wireless Ethernet Adapter to Ethernet network by using UTP Ethernet cable.

At the front of the Wireless Ethernet Adapter you will see three LEDs. If all goes well, the LED (Power) is red and the (LINK) and (ACT) LEDs flash whenever there is traffic on the respective networks. The Wireless Ethernet Adapter automatically selects the medium attached. When the cable network is detected, the network LED will turn yellow. Reset the Wireless Ethernet Adapter
If you press the reset button for more than four seconds, the Wireless Ethernet Adapter will be reset to the default factory settings. All changes you made to the configuration will be lost. 1.Insert one end of a paperclip into the hole for the reset button and keep it pressed for more than four seconds. After about three seconds, the ACT LED goes from constantly on to being blinking. 2.Release the reset button when the LED has gone off. All settings are deleted. You will need to reconfigure the Wireless Ethernet Adapter.

3 Configuring the Wireless Ethernet Adapter

The Wireless Ethernet Adapter is a ready to use device. It is delivered with default settings which allow you to have access to it without configuring it.
You configure the Wireless Ethernet Adapter via a JavaScript-enabled web-browser such as the Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or the Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher. The computer that you are using for initial configuration must have an IP Address within the same range as the IP Address of the Wireless Ethernet Adapter. The Wireless Ethernet Adapter has a default IP Address of 192.168.5.90 with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0

Factory Default Settings for the Wireless Ethernet Adapter

SSID Channel Transmission rates WEP enable IP Address mode IP Address Subnet mask User Name Administrator or password 6 Auto No Static 192.168.5.99 255.255.0.0 Blank Blank (no password needed)

When you do configure the Wireless Ethernet Adapter, you can change the settings with respect to security, radio channels, etc.

4 Contents of Web Interface

The Web Interface application contains the following subjects:

4.1 Info Page

The Info window displays the current setup status of the Wireless Ethernet Adapter..

Communication Quality: Specifies the Communications Quality of the Basic Service Set to which the station is currently connected. The value for the field of this record is based on signal level and noise level measurements. Firmware Version. This indicates the Wireless Ethernet Adapters firmware version.
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Current setting of IP Address: The IP address of the wireless Ethernet adapter. Non-IP MAC Address: The MAC Address of Ethernet port that bridging to Wireless Ethernet Adapter.

4.2 Wireless Settings The settings of the wireless device are displayed here, and you can edit some of these settings.

Operating Mode: Infrastructure - is the default setting. Switch to Ad-Hoc mode when communicating to another client device without the presence of the Access Point. SSID: The SSID is also known as Service Set ID. This is the name of your wireless network. Only Wireless Ethernet Adapters and clients that share the same SSID are able to communicate with each other. Channel: This is the channel that the Wireless Ethernet Adapter uses to transmit and receive information. The channel that you select here is restricted to the channels that can be used within your Regulatory domain.
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Tx rate: The transmit rate identifies the preferred data transmission speed of the Wireless Ethernet Adapter. Transmissions at faster rates allow for higher data throughput and quicker network response times. However, transmissions at lower rates are usually more reliable and cover longer distances than the higher rates. Access Point Density: When connecting to the Access Point, it is generally necessary to specify an Access Point Density. This provides some control over handoff of clients during roaming between Access Points. Three values, Low, Medium, and High

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4.3 Bridging Table

The table lists all of stations that are bridging with the Wireless Ethernet Adapter.

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4.4 IP Setting

Static: Select Static (recommended) to assign the IP Address, the Subnet Mask and the Gateway Address. DHCP: If the Wireless Ethernet Adapter is part of a network with a DHCP server,

the DHCP server assigns the IP settings to the Wireless Ethernet Adapter for you.
(This is not recommended because a DHCP-assigned IP Address will change frequently, making the Wireless Ethernet Adapter impossible to configure.)

Device Name: Assign the name of the Wireless Ethernet Adapter

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Allow Upgrade Uploads: Select this checkbox when performing upgrading firmware.

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4.5 Administration

Change Username and Password: You can use a password to prevent tampering with the configuration of the Wireless Ethernet Adapter. By default, no username and password is required. However, if you choose to use a password, type in a password that is no more than 15 letters in length. Re-enter the password in the next field, and click Change Password for the change to take effect. Reboot Bridge: Click Reboot to restart the Wireless Ethernet Adapter. Reset to Factory Defaults: Click on Factory Reset to return all settings to the Factory Default values. (Press and release the Reset button on the back of the unit to return the Wireless Ethernet Adapter to its factory default settings.)

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4.6 Security

WEP Enabled: The default setting is Disable. Encryption (WEP)additional measure

of security on your wireless network which can be achieved by using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption. When an encrypted frame is received it will only be accepted if it decrypts correctly. This happens only if the receiver has the WEP Key used by the transmitter. All devices on the network, and the Wireless Ethernet
Adapter, must share the same WEP selection either Enable or Disable To enable WEP Encryption, click on WEP Enable.

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WEP Key Length: The default Key Length is 64-bit. The WEP key is generated from Hexadecimal entries that are either 64 or 128-bit in length. (This is

also sometimes referred to as 40-bit or 104-bit encryption) When enabling encryption, select the Key Length, either 64 or 128-bit, and then input the Hexadecimal digits. For 64 bit keys you must enter 10 hex digits into the key fields, for 128 bit keys you must enter 26 hex digits. If you leave the key field blank this means a key of all zeros.
Note: Only the following alphanumeric characters are allowed in the entry, which is 0 to 9, a to f. WEP Key to Use: Use the pull-down menu to select the WEP key. All devices on the network must use the same key to communicate with one another.

Deny Unencrypted Data: For additional security when WEP is enabled, select Deny Unencrypted Data. Data received without a WEP key is rejected when Deny Unencrypted Data is selected.

Authentication Type. You may choose between Open System, Shared Key, and Both. The Authentication Type default is set to Open System. Shared Key is when both the sender and the recipient share a secret key. All points on your network must use the same authentication type. It is recommended that you use the default setting.

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5 Troubleshooting
Q: If IP Address does not find the Wireless Ethernet Adapter you are looking for. A: There are several possible causes depending on the way the Wireless Ethernet Adapter is connected to the network. a. Problems on the wireless side Always check the status of the LEDs to see whether you have: electricity problems, radio signal problems, networking problems. 1. Possible cause: Is the Wireless Ethernet Adapter powered up ? Solution: Check the power LED. Check if the Wireless Ethernet Adapter is connected. 2. Possible cause: Is the Wireless Ethernet Adapter is in range of the Access Point? Solution: Check the ACT signal LED. Check for possible problems with respect to range. 3. Possible cause: Is there a network connection? Check the network LINK LED. Solution: The Wireless Ethernet Adapter may take up to a minute to find an IP address. b. Problems on the wired side Always check if your cables and connections are in good order and properly installed. 1. Possible cause: Has the proper cable been used? Solution: If the Wireless Ethernet Adapter is connected to a hub, a normal (not a crossover) cable must be used. If the Wireless Ethernet Adapter is connected directly to a computer, a crossover cable must be used.

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6 Technical Specifications of Wireless Ethernet Adapter

Standards supported
IEEE 802.11 standard for Wireless LAN All major networking standards (including IP, IPX)

Environmental
Operating temperature (ambient): -10 ~ 50C Humidity: Max. 95% Non-condensing

Power specifications
DC power supply Input : DC 100-240 50-60 Hz 2A Output: 5V DC 2A converter incl.

Radio specifications
Range: per cell indoors approx. 35-75 meters per cell outdoors up to 100-250 meters Transmit power: Nominal Temp Range: 14 dBm, 12min. Frequency range: 2.4-2.4835 GHz, direct sequence spread spectrum Number of Channels: Most European countries: 13 (1-13) US and Canada: 11 (1-11) (3 non-overlapping) France: 4 (10-13) (1 non-overlapping) Japan : 14 (1-14)

Specific features
Supported bit rates: 11 Mbps : CCK 5.5 Mbps : CCK 1 Mbps : DBSK
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 2 Mbps : DQPSK Data encryption: 64-bits WEP Encryption 128-bits WEP Encryption Utility Management: Web management and TFTP firmware upgrade

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