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How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask?

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This type of IP Address operates on a subnet mask of ‘255.255.0.0’.

See 

Table 4

 for an example about how a network (only four computers 

represented) and a Access Point might be configured.

Table 4   

IP Addressing and Subnet Masking

How does a Device 
Obtain an IP 
Address and Subnet 
Mask?

There are three different ways to obtain an IP address and the subnet 
mask. These are:

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Addressing

Static Addressing

Automatic Addressing (Auto-IP Addressing)

DHCP Addressing

The Access Point contains a DHCP server, which allows computers on 
your network to obtain an IP address and subnet mask automatically. 
DHCP assigns a temporary IP address and subnet mask which gets 
reallocated once you disconnect from the network.

DHCP will work on any client Operating System such as Windows

®

 95, 

Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0. Also, using DHCP means that the same 
IP address and subnet mask will never be duplicated for devices on the 
network. DHCP is particularly useful for networks with large numbers of 
users on them.

Static Addressing

You must enter an IP Address and the subnet mask manually on every 
device. Using a static IP and subnet mask means the address is 
permanently fixed.

Auto-IP Addressing

Network devices use automatic IP addressing if they are configured to 
acquire an address using DHCP but are unable to contact a DHCP server. 
Automatic IP addressing is a scheme where devices allocate themselves 

Device

IP Address

Subnet Mask

PC 1

192.168.100.8

255.255.0.0

PC 2

192.168.201.30

255.255.0.0

PC 3

192.168.113.155

255.255.0.0

PC 4

192.168.002.230

255.255.0.0

Access Point

192.168.002.72

255.255.0.0

Summary of Contents for OfficeConnect 3CRWE41196

Page 1: ...http www 3com com Part No DUA4119 6AAA01 Published March 2003 OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Guide 3CRWE41196 ...

Page 2: ...tion contained in or delivered to you in conjunction with this User Guide Unless otherwise indicated 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and may or may not be registered in other countries 3Com OfficeConnect and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS DOS Windows and Windows...

Page 3: ... Point Advantages 13 Package Contents 13 Minimum System and Component Requirements 14 Front Panel 14 Rear Panel 16 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Introduction 17 Safety Information 17 Positioning the Access Point 17 Using the Rubber Feet 18 Wall Mounting 18 Powering Up the Access Point 19 Connecting the Access Point 19 3 RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Wizard 21 Password 26 LAN Settings 26 Wireles...

Page 4: ...tings 37 Configuration 38 Encryption 40 Connection Control 42 Client List 45 Profile 46 System Tools 48 Restart 48 Configuration 48 Upgrade 49 Status and Logs 51 Status 52 Logs 52 Support 52 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 53 Browsing to the Access Point Configuration Screens 53 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 54 Wireless Networking 54 Alert LED 56 Recovering from Corrup...

Page 5: ... Access Point over the Network 61 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 61 How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask 63 DHCP Addressing 63 Static Addressing 63 Auto IP Addressing 63 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Standards 66 D SAFETY INFORMATION E END USER SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT GLOSSARY INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES FOR THE 11MBPS WIRELESS ACCESS POINT ...

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Page 7: ...on in this guide follow the information in the release note Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format PDF on the 3Com World Wide Web site http www 3com com Naming Convention Throughout this guide the OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point is referred to as the Access Point Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are referred to as T...

Page 8: ...Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application system or device Warning Information that alerts you to potential personal injury Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Description The words enter and type When you see the word enter in this guide you must type something and then press Return or Enter Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction...

Page 9: ...se refer to the Support and Safety Information sheet Related Documentation In addition to this guide each Access Point document set includes one Installation Guide This guide contains the instructions you need to install and configure your Access Point Product Registration You can now register your Access Point on the 3Com web site and receive up to date information on your product http support 3c...

Page 10: ...10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE ...

Page 11: ... communication but until recently only large businesses could afford the networking advantage The OfficeConnect product range from 3Com has changed all this bringing networks to the small office The products that compose the OfficeConnect range give you the small office user the same power flexibility and protection that has been available only to large corporations Now you can harness the benefit...

Page 12: ...a cost effective means of connecting wired and wireless networks A single Access Point makes the Internet e mail and network resources such as printers available to dozens of wireless clients Because the Access Point is a WI FI certified device you can be sure it will work reliably with certified equipment from other manufacturers Figure 1 Example Network ...

Page 13: ...res network resources between both wired and wireless computers Package Contents The Access Point kit includes the following items One OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point One power adapter for use with the Access Point Four rubber feet One Ethernet cable One CD ROM containing the Access Point Discovery program and this User Guide Installation Guide One Support and Safety Information Sheet O...

Page 14: ...plorer 5 0 or higher Front Panel The front panel of the Access Point contains a series of indicator lights LEDs that help describe the state of various networking and connection operations Figure 2 Access Point Front Panel 1 Alert LED Orange Indicates a number of different conditions as described below Off The Access Point is operating normally Flashing quickly Indicates one of the following condi...

Page 15: ...s Point is powered on 3 LAN Status LED Green 100Mbps link yellow 10Mbps link If the LED is on the link between the port and the next piece of network equipment is OK If the LED is flashing the link is OK and data is being transmitted or received If the LED is off nothing is connected the connected device is switched off or there is a problem with the connection refer to Chapter 5 Troubleshooting T...

Page 16: ...in either direction 6 Power Adapter Socket Only use the power adapter supplied with this Access Point Do not use any other adapter 7 Ethernet Port Use the supplied patch cable to connect the Access Point to the LAN The port will automatically adjust to the correct speed and duplex 8 Reset Button This button allows you to reset the unit to factory defaults 9 Uplink Normal Switch This switch affects...

Page 17: ... attentivement la section Consignes importantes de sécurité avant de mettre en route Positioning the Access Point You should place the Access Point in a location that allows convenient connection to the computer or other ethernet device that will be connected to the LAN port on the rear panel allows easy viewing of the front panel LED indicator lights and access to the rear panel connectors if nec...

Page 18: ...ct units Only stick the feet to the marked areas at each corner of the underside of your Access Point Wall Mounting There are two slots on the underside of the Access Point that can be used for wall mounting When wall mounting the unit ensure that it is within reach of the power outlet You will need two suitable screws to wall mount the unit To do this 1 Ensure that the wall you use is smooth flat...

Page 19: ...nnect it to a switch or hub See Figure 4 Figure 4 Connecting the Access Point To use your Access Point to connect to the wireless LAN to the wired LAN 1 Insert one end of the supplied Ethernet RJ 45 Category 5 cable into the LAN port on the rear panel of the Access Point 2 Insert the other end of the cable into the RJ 45 port on switch or hub Check that the LAN status LED lights on the Access Poin...

Page 20: ...20 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...

Page 21: ...nicate with the Access Point your wireless NIC should be set as follows WEP encryption none Service Area Name SSID 3Com The Access Point setup program is Web based which means that it is accessed through your Web browser Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer To use the Setup Wizard 1 Ensure that you have at least one computer connected to the Access Point Refer to Chapter 2 for details on how to...

Page 22: ...e NIC from which the Access Point will be discovered Then click on Next and wait until the application discovers the Access Points connected to your LAN Figure 6 Discovered Access Point Screen 4 Figure 6 shows an example Discovered Devices screen Highlight the 11Mbps Wireless Access Point by clicking on it and press Next ...

Page 23: ...the login page for the Access Point as shown in Figure 8 6 To log in enter the password the default setting is admin in the System Password field and click Log in Figure 8 Be sure to bookmark this screen for easy reference if you should want to change the Access Point settings Figure 8 Access Point Login Screen ...

Page 24: ...isplayed on initial configuration of the Access Point Figure 9 Country Selection Screen 8 When you have logged in and selected a country either The Welcome screen will appear Figure 10 Select the Wizard tab and click Wizard or If your Access Point has not been configured before the Wizard will launch automatically refer to Figure 11 9 Click Next 10 You will be guided step by step through a basic s...

Page 25: ...Accessing the Wizard 25 Figure 10 Welcome Screen Figure 11 Wizard Screen ...

Page 26: ...both the New Password and Confirm Password boxes 3Com recommends entering a new password when setting up the Access Point for the first time The Access Point is shipped from the factory with a default password admin 1 Password is case sensitive 2 Write the new password down and keep it in a safe place so that you can change your settings in the future Click Next LAN Settings Figure 13 LAN Settings...

Page 27: ...This screen displays a suggested LAN IP address and subnet mask of the Access Point It also allows you to change the IP address and subnet mask 3Com recommends that you manually assign your Access Point a static IP address Figure 14 LAN IP Address Screen Specify an IP address manually and enable DHCP server The Access Point contains a Dynamic Host Configuration DHCP server that can automatically c...

Page 28: ...ou to change the IP address and subnet mask Two further fields are available for you to enter the Start address of an address pool and an End address The largest available continuous IP pool will be automatically entered if this is not appropriate make your required changes Before enabling the DHCP Server ensure that there are no other DHCP servers running on your network ...

Page 29: ...ettings on page 37 If you are configuring the Access Point from a wireless computer any changes you make to the wireless configuration will result in communication between the Access Point and your computer being lost This is why 3Com strongly recommends that you configure the Access Point from a wired computer It is very important that you set up your wireless clients to use the same Service Area...

Page 30: ...hen click Finish to save your settings 3Com recommends that you print this page for your records If you have made changes to the LAN Settings or wireless configuration options you may need to reconfigure the computer you are using in order to make contact with the Access Point again Your Access Point is now configured and ready for use See Chapter 4 for a detailed description of the Access Point c...

Page 31: ...r in the main part of the screen Welcome displays the firmware version of the Access Point allows you to change your password and launch the Wizard LAN Settings allows you to configure IP address and subnet mask information setup DHCP server parameters and display the DHCP client list Wireless Settings enables disables access from wireless computers and provides facilities for improving the securi...

Page 32: ...ce and guidance relating to the current screen Welcome Screen Figure 18 Access Point Welcome Screen The Welcome section allows you to view the Notice board and to change your Password You can also gain access to the Configuration Wizard See Accessing the Wizard on page 21 for details Notice Board Figure 19 Notice Board Screen The Notice Board is used to display configuration warning messages ...

Page 33: ...er the new password in the New Password field 3 Enter the new password again in the Confirm Password field 4 Click Apply to save the new password The password is case sensitive If you have forgotten your password you need to reset the Access Point See Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults on page 54 Wizard Figure 21 Wizard Screen Click WIZARD to launch the configuration wizard Refer to ...

Page 34: ...ss Point is obtained It can be obtained automatically or you can manually configure the IP address and optionally configure the DHCP server Figure 22 Unit Configuration Screen Dynamic IP Address 3Com recommends that you manually assign your Access Point a static IP address Select Dynamic IP Address automatically allocated the screen shown in Figure 22 is displayed Check all your settings and click...

Page 35: ...ble check box See DHCP Server for more information about configuring the DHCP server 4 Check all of your settings and then click Apply DHCP Server The DHCP server will give out addresses to both wired and wireless clients Before enabling the DHCP Server ensure that there are no other DHCP servers running on your network If you want the Access Point to function as a DHCP server on your network carr...

Page 36: ... addresses available for your network Alternatively you can manually enter Start and End addresses for the IP address pool THe DHCP server supports up to a maximum of 253 addresses 4 Enter any Default Gateway and DNS Domain Name Server addresses if required 5 Check your settings and click Apply DHCP Clients List Figure 25 DHCP Clients List Screen ...

Page 37: ...eared The lease time is set at 12 hours If a PC has been switched off using the Release button would allow the 12 hour lease time to be cleared The IP address would then be available for another device if there were no other IP addresses available As the IP address is fixed to a MAC address then each particular computer will normally be issued with the same IP address The only time that a PC will ...

Page 38: ...d receive on If someone else nearby is using the same Channel as you there will be a reduction in the performance of your network If this seems to be the case you should select a different channel number Usually the Wireless computers will scan to find the correct channel but if they don t you must configure them to use the same Channel number as the Access Point Valid channels are country depende...

Page 39: ...nection Control is enabled See page 42 Disable Broadcast SSID This feature can be used to improve the security of your wireless network When the tickbox is checked the Access Point will not broadcast the Service Area Name SSID of your wireless network This will prevent unauthorized clients from detecting your SSID and attempting to connect to your network If you have a wireless client that can det...

Page 40: ...Point you must reconfigure your wireless PCs to use exactly the same Encryption Type and Keys otherwise the devices will not understand each other WEP is for securing data transmitted through wireless communications between the Access Point and it s wireless clients Enabling WEP has no security effect on data transmitted through wired Ethernet connections or through your connections to the Interne...

Page 41: ... you are experiencing difficulty the Manual Hex Key method is supported by most vendors There are four methods available to generate the encryption keys Manual Key Entry This method allows you to manually enter hex keys Virtually all manufacturers support this scheme Enter a two digit hexadecimal number in every box Hexadecimal numbers are formed from 0 9 and A F 3Com Encryption String This method...

Page 42: ... If you encounter any difficulty when you enable WEP ensure that you check that each key on your wireless computer is exactly the same as each key on your Access Point In other words Key number 1 on the Wireless computer must have the same Hex number as Key number 1 on the Access Point Key 2 on the Wireless computer must match Key 2 on the Access Point and so on The Active Transmit Key selects whi...

Page 43: ...int By default any wireless computer that has the same Service Area Name SSID channel and encryption settings as the Access Point can connect to it Select Only Authorised Wireless PCs can connect to the Access Point to enable and configure this feature If you enable this feature from a Wireless PC it will automatically be added to the Authorised Wireless PC list Authorised Wireless PCs Figure 30 C...

Page 44: ...you set up and make a note of all of your wireless PC s on your network first You may also add the entries manually if you know the MAC address To add a MAC address that is not in the list enter the MAC address in the appropriate fields A MAC address consists of 12 characters Valid characters are 0 9 and A F Click Close to discard all changes Modifying a MAC Address 1 Click on the MAC address to b...

Page 45: ...ls on the devices that are connected to the Wireless LAN The list is only created when Wireless Networking is enabled For each device that is connected to the Wireless LAN the MAC address and Connection Speed of that device is displayed As you connect more devices to the Wireless LAN the client list will grow to a maximum of 128 the maximum number of wireless devices that the Access Point can supp...

Page 46: ... your Wireless PCs manually The profile contains three items as follows Service Area Name SSID of the Access Point This is configured on the Configuration tab under the Wireless Settings option Encryption settings from the Access Point This is configured on the Encryption tab under the Wireless Settings option Profile Name This is used to identify the profile once it has been imported into the Wir...

Page 47: ... refer to the User Guide that accompanies your 3Com Wireless Network Adapter s If once the profile is imported the Wireless Network Adapter cannot connect to the Access Point check that the adapter is within range of the Access Point if Connection Control has been enabled in the Access Point the MAC address of the Wireless Network Adapter must be included in the list of authorised Wireless PCs Imp...

Page 48: ...start the Access Point by selecting Restart the Access Point simulating the effect of power cycling the unit No configuration information will be lost but the log files will be erased Any network users who are currently connected to the Access Point will have their access interrupted whilst the restart takes place and they may need to reboot their computers when the restart has completed and the A...

Page 49: ...set the settings on your Access Point to those that were loaded at the factory click RESET You will lose all your configuration changes The Access Point reverts to a DHCP client and will therefore restart requiring a new IP address To communicate with the Access Point you may need to rerun the DISCOVERY software to find out the IP address of the Access Point See Appendix A for more information You...

Page 50: ...kup of the configuration beforehand in case the upgrade process fails for any reason for example the connection between the computer and the Access Point is lost while the new software is being copied to the Access Point The upgrade procedure can take up to two minutes and is complete when the Alert LED has stopped flashing and is permanently off Make sure that you do not interrupt power to the Ac...

Page 51: ... the main menu displays the Status and Logs screens Figure 37 in your Web browser window The Status screen displays a tabular representation of your network and Internet connection The screen shot in Figure 37 does not show a full status screen and the screen can be scrolled to view more information ...

Page 52: ...ed by the Access Point You may be asked to refer to the information on the Status and Logs screens if you contact your supplier for technical support Support Figure 38 Support Screen Selecting the Support option on the main menu displays the support links screen which contains a list of Internet links that provide information and support concerning the Access Point Figure 38 ...

Page 53: ...nt admin computer and switch together but cannot browse to the Access Point configuration screens check the following Confirm that the physical connection between your computer and the Access Point is OK and that the link status LEDs on the Access Point and NIC are illuminated and indicating the same speed 10Mbps or 100Mbps Some NICs do not have status LEDs in which case a diagnostic program may b...

Page 54: ...set button held down and remove power from the Access Point 3 Release the Reset button 4 Re apply power to the Access Point and when the start up sequence has completed browse to the IP address of the Access Point and run the configuration wizard You may need to restart your computer before you attempt this 5 When the configuration wizard has completed you may reconnect your network as it was befo...

Page 55: ...ly a licence free band for low power applications and you may have other devices at your location that operate in this frequency band You should take care to ensure that there are no devices like microwave ovens for example close to the Access Point or wireless computers as this could affect receiver sensitivity and reduce the performance of your network If you are unsure try relocating both the w...

Page 56: ...ntinuously again then a fault has been detected Locate the copy of the Access Point software on the accompanying CD ROM or 3Com web site http www 3com com and upload it to the Access Point to see if this clears the fault refer to Recovering from Corrupted Software below If this does not fix the problem contact your supplier for further advice Recovering from Corrupted Software If the Alert LED rem...

Page 57: ...ile 6 When the upload has completed the Access Point will restart run the self test and if successful resume normal operation The Alert LED will go out 7 Reconnect your Access Point to your network Do not forget to reconfigure the computer you used for the software upload If the Access Point does not resume normal operation following the upload it may be faulty Contact your supplier for advice Fre...

Page 58: ... of expanding your network contact your supplier for more information or visit http www 3com com Where can I download software upgrades for the Access Point Upgrades to the Access Point software are posted on the 3Com support web site accessible by visiting http www 3com com What other online resources are there The 3Com Knowledgebase at http knowledgebase 3com com is a database of technical infor...

Page 59: ...wer up will attempt to obtain an IP address from your local DHCP server Consult your DHCP Server log to obtain the IP address that was allocated to your Access Point Windows Installation 95 98 2000 Me NT 1 Insert the Access Point CD ROM in the CD ROM drive on your computer A menu will appear select Gateway Discovery Discovery will find the Access Point even if it is unconfigured or misconfigured F...

Page 60: ...il the application discovers the Access Points connected to your LAN Figure 40 Discovered Access Point Screen 3 Figure 40 shows an example Discovered Devices screen Highlight the 11Mbps Wireless Access Point by clicking on it and press Next Figure 41 Discovery Finish Screen 4 Click on Finish to launch a web browser and display the login page for the Access Point ...

Page 61: ...vice over the network the Access Point must be correctly configured with the following IP information An IP address A Subnet Mask IP Addresses and Subnet Masks Each device on your network must have a unique IP address to operate correctly An IP address identifies the address of the device to which data is being sent and the address of the destination network IP addresses have the format n n n x wh...

Page 62: ...192 168 100 identifies the network on which the device resides Part two 8 identifies the device within the network This type of IP Address operates on a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 See Table 3 for an example about how a network with three computers and a Access Point might be configured Table 3 IP Addressing and Subnet Masking Type Two In larger networks where there are more devices the IP addres...

Page 63: ...ch gets reallocated once you disconnect from the network DHCP will work on any client Operating System such as Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows NT 4 0 Also using DHCP means that the same IP address and subnet mask will never be duplicated for devices on the network DHCP is particularly useful for networks with large numbers of users on them Static Addressing You must enter an IP Address and the su...

Page 64: ... x with a subnet mask of 255 255 0 0 If two devices allocate themselves the same address the conflict is detected and one of the devices allocates itself a new address Automatic IP addressing support was introduced by Microsoft in the Windows 98 operating system and is also supported in Windows 2000 ...

Page 65: ...dard IEEE 802 11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Transmission rate 11Mbps automatic fallback to 5 5 2 or 1Mbps Maximum channels 13 Range up to 304 8m 1000ft Frequency US Canada Europe 2 400 2 4835 GHz Sensitivity 1 2 5 5Mbps 80dBm 11Mbps 76dBm typical Modulation CCK BPSK QPSK Encryption 40 64bit 128 bit WEP Maximum clients 128 O P Power 18dBm Operating Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 105 F P...

Page 66: ...5022 Class B EN 55024 AS NZS 3548 B FCC Part 15 Class B ICES 003 Class B CNS 13438 Class A ETS 300 826 Radio CFR 47 FCC Part 15 207 15 209 15 247 and 15 249 ETS 300 328 2 4 GHz ISM band wide band transmission systems Environmental EN 60068 IEC 68 See Safety Information on page 69 for conditions of operation System Requirements Operating Systems The Access Point will support the following Operating...

Page 67: ...s Point complies with the IEEE 802 11b specification and conforms to the WiFi interoperability test standard Cable Specifications The Access Point supports the following cable types and maximum lengths Category 3 Ethernet or Category 5 Fast Ethernet or Dual Speed Ethernet Twisted Pair shielded and unshielded cable types Maximum cable length of 100m 327 86 ft ...

Page 68: ...68 APPENDIX C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 69: ...RNING Only stack the Access Point with other OfficeConnect units WARNING To ensure compliance with international safety standards only use the power adapter that is supplied with the unit WARNING The socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible You can only remove power from the unit by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet WARNING This unit operates under SELV Safety Extra ...

Page 70: ...ich bei den zuständigen Stellen ob die Verwendung von Funkfrequenz in dem Bereich in dem der Bluetooth Access Point eingesetzt werden soll erlaubt ist VORSICHT Bei der Installation und beim Ausbau des Geräts ist mit höchster Vorsicht vorzugehen VORTSICHT Stapeln Sie das Geräts nur mit anderen OfficeConnect Gerätes zusammen VORSICHT Aufgrund von internationalen Sicherheitsnormen darf das Gerät nur ...

Page 71: ... toutes les consignes Nous vous demandons de lire attentivement les consignes suivantes de sécurité avant d installer ou de retirer l appareil AVERTISSEMENT L Access Point fournit et utilise de l énergie radioélectrique radio fréquence rf L utilisation de l énergie radioélectrique est interdite dans certains environnements L utilisateur devra se renseigner sur l autorisation de cette énergie dans ...

Page 72: ...lisateurs ou entretenues par les utilisateurs à l intérieur du moyeu Si vous avez un problème physique avec le moyeu qui ne peut pas être résolu avec les actions de la résolution des problèmes dans ce guide contacter votre fournisseur AVERTISSEMENT Débranchez l adaptateur électrique avant de retirer cet appareil AVERTISSEMENT Ports RJ 45 Il s agit de prises femelles blindées de données RJ 45 Vous ...

Page 73: ...INEERING You may transfer the Software Documentation and the licenses granted herein to another party in the same country in which you obtained the Software and Documentation if the other party agrees in writing to accept and be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement If you transfer the Software and Documentation you must at the same time either transfer all copies of the Software and...

Page 74: ...icable to the Software are as stated on the Limited Warranty Card or in the product manual whether in paper or electronic form accompanying the Software Such warranties and limitations of liability are incorporated herein in their entirety by this reference GOVERNING LAW This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California U S A excluding its conflicts of laws principles and exc...

Page 75: ...ct with each other If connected to an Ethernet network the access point monitors Ethernet traffic and forwards appropriate Ethernet messages to the wireless network while also monitoring wireless client radio traffic and forwarding wireless client messages to the Ethernet LAN Ad Hoc mode Ad Hoc mode is a configuration supported by most wireless clients It is used to connect a peer to peer network ...

Page 76: ...r to any radio device the OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point allows you to choose different radio channels in the wireless spectrum A channel is a particular frequency within the 2 4GHz spectrum within which the Gateway operates Client The term used to described the desktop PC that is connected to your network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol This protocol automatically assigns an ...

Page 77: ...t packets at a rate of 10 Mbps over a variety of cables Ethernet Address See MAC address Fast Ethernet An Ethernet system that is designed to operate at 100 Mbps Firewall Electronic protection that prevents anyone outside of your network from seeing your files or damaging your computers Full Duplex A system that allows packets to be transmitted and received at the same time and in effect doubles t...

Page 78: ...unique identifier for a device attached to a network using TCP IP The address is written as four octets separated with periods full stops and is made up of a network section an optional subnet section and a host section ISP Internet Service Provider An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations LAN Local Area Network A network...

Page 79: ...s with access to shared network services such as computer files and printer queues SSID Service Set Identifier Some vendors of wireless products use SSID interchangeably with ESSID Subnet Address An extension of the IP addressing scheme that allows a site to use a single IP network address for multiple physical networks Subnet mask A subnet mask which may be a part of the TCP IP information provid...

Page 80: ...r interoperability and compatibility of 802 11b wireless networking products and to promote the standard for enterprise small business and home environments see also 802 11b Wi Fi WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A shared key encryption mechanism for wireless networking Encryption strength is 40 64 bit or 128 bit WiFi Wireless Fidelity This is the certification granted by WECA to products that meet th...

Page 81: ...rd 54 I Internet addresses 61 IP Address 27 28 34 61 L LAN 26 34 LED 14 Login 23 60 Logs 52 M MAC Address 37 deleting 44 modifying 44 N Network addresses 61 Networking wireless 54 NIC wireless 14 P Password 23 33 Profile 46 R Reset to Factory Defaults 49 54 Restart 48 S Safety Information 17 Setup Wizard 21 33 Specifications technical 65 Static Addressing 63 Status 52 Subnet Mask 27 28 61 Summary ...

Page 82: ...nit Configuration 34 Upgrade 49 W Wireless authorised PCs 43 channel selection 38 client list 45 configuration 38 connection control 42 encryption 40 LED 15 networking 54 NIC 14 service area name 39 settings 29 37 ...

Page 83: ...ul interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation Channels Country 1 13 Australia Austria Bahrain Belarus Belgium Chile Ch...

Page 84: ... Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 In order to meet FCC emissions limits this equipment must be used only with cables which comply with IEEE 802 3 FCC Declaration of Conformity We declare under our sole responsibility that...

Page 85: ... 73 23 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as amended by European Directive 93 68 EEC and the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 99 5 EC CSA Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada BS...

Page 86: ...ireless Cable DSL Gateway must only be installed with approved antennas and a minimum separation distance of 20 cm 8 in must be maintained from the antenna to any nearby persons Potential RF Interference Canada CAUTION To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or it s transmit an...

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