2. INSTALLATION
Please follow steps described in the following Section 2.1 through 2.7 to install your TWL-A11 including hardware,
driver, and utilities.
2.1 Product
Kit
Before starting installation, please make sure the TWL-A11 package you purchased includes the following four
items:
1) TWL-A11 Wireless Access Point with 2 antennas.
2) CD-ROM (containing Driver/Utility, and User’s Manual).
3) Quick Start Guide.
4) Power adapter with power cord.
If anything is missing, please contact your vendor.
2.2 System Minimum Requirements
Your system should meet the following minimum requirements to install the TWL-A11 successfully.
1) LAN with Ethernet network device such as hub or switch.
2) An A/C power outlet (100~240V, 50~60Hz) closed with the location of TWL-A11 (refer to Section
2.3).
3) UTP Ethernet cable (category 3, 4, or 5) with RJ-45 connectors and enough length from the location
of TWL-A11 to the hub.
2.3 Placement of TWL-A11
Please choose a proper place for your TWL-A11. Normally, the best location to place the TWL-A11 is at the center
of all your mobile stations within line of sight. The higher up it is, the better performance you may have.
2.4 Plug in Power
Plug the power cord of the power adapter into the socket symbolized with
on the rear
panel of TWL-A11, and plug the power adapter into an A/C power outlet. When completed, the
power LED on the top panel should light up shown as Table 1. Note that only use the power
adapter supplied with TWL-A11; otherwise, the TWL-A11 may be damaged.
Table 1. LED Indicators
LED Off
On
Flash
LAN
No power.
No network connection.
Link to hub, but no network
traffic.
LAN traffic is detected. The heavier the
traffic, the faster the flash.
Duplex
No power.
No full duplex operation.
Under full duplex operation. Nil.
Power
No power.
Power on
Nil.
WLAN
Nil.
Nil.
Radio traffic is detected. The heavier the
traffic, the faster the flash.
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