Alcatel Speed Touch Wireless, User Manual

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3 Wiring Guide - Network Connections
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Only WLAN client adapters compliant to IEEE802.11b DSSS, will
be able to communicate with the STWireless , and hence, with
other members of the STWireless WLAN environment.
It is advisable that the WLAN client adapter is WECA WiĆFi

certified to ensure smooth interoperability.
Before you start connecting the WLAN clients, make sure your
STWireless is powered on and finished its POST.
Proceed as follows:
Step Action
1 Install the WLAN Client adapter (WLANĆNIC, or WLAN
PCMCIA card) in your (portable) PC, according the
WLAN client adapter's user manual.
3 For initial connectivity it is recommended to configure
your (portable) PC as DHCP client.
2 In most cases the WLAN client adapter cards
automatically detect the presence of WLAN networks
(that is why the STWireless must be powered up first).
The STWireless WLAN's initial SSID is configured as
' Alcatel_STW '. In case your WLAN adapter does not
find this network, you may configure it manually, or
perform a rescan of the radio environment.
3 Let your WLAN adapter try to join the STWireless 's
WLAN.
4 Use a pencil to push the Wireless LAN Authentication
button , marked WLAN" on the rear panel of your
STWireless . This allows the STWireless to authenticate
the WLAN client.
Note : In fact this step allows your WLAN to be secure:
without the physical authentication, i.e. pushing the
WLAN Authentication button, while your WLAN client
tries to join your WLAN, no connectivity will be enabled
between the WLAN client and the STWireless WLAN.