User manual TRENDNET TEW-230APB

[. . . ] Nevertheless, this device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. When nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance, in order to comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95. 1 standards, the distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 20 cm. Safety Information Your device contains a low power transmitter. CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCC's RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. FCC Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] 23 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your purchase of this IEEE 802. 11b Wireless LAN Access Point. This manual helps to features the innovating wireless technology that can help you build a wireless network easily!This manual contains detailed instructions in operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. With a WLAN (IEEE 802. 11b) Access Point, a mobile computer can share data with another mobile computer in a wireless way. Easy-to-use utilities are bundled with WLAN Access Point for configuration and monitoring purposes. WLAN networking can wirelessly transmit and receive data, minimizing the need for wired connections, at a speed of up to eleven megabit per second. With WLAN networking, you can locate your PC wherever you want without wires and cables. WLAN networking provides users with an access to real-time information anywhere in their organization. The mobility provides productivity and service, which are not available under wired networks. Purpose This manual discusses how to install the WLAN Access Point. Overview of this User's Guide Introduction. Helps you get started with the basic installation of the WLAN Access Point. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental) specifications of the WLAN Access Point. 1 UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Access Point. Visually inspect if the Power Adaptor was fully plugged to the device power jack. Unpacking Open the box of the Access Point and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items: One Wireless Access Point One Quick Installation Guide One CD-Rom (User's guide) One External Power Adapter If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement. Setup The setup of the Wireless Access Point can be performed using the following steps: Locate an optimum location for the Wireless LAN Access Point (AP). The best place for your AP is usually the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. Visually inspect the Ethernet RJ45 port connector and make sure that it is fully plugged in to the system's Ethernet switch/hub port. Try to place the AP in a position that can best cover your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will be. The antenna's position enhances the receiving sensitivity. 3 4 HARDWARE INSTALATION Rear Panel The figure below shows the rear panel of the Access Point LED Indicator The figure below shows the LED Indicator of the Wireless LAN Access Point. - + Ether net R eset Power LAN WLAN Rear Panel Ethernet Ethernet uplink port with auto-sensing for connecting to either 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet connections, connect this port to switch/hub. Reset There is two function by pressing the "Reset" button, one is software reboot and the other is factory reset. Software Reboot: to reboot the Access Point, press the "Reset" button. Factory Reset: to reset the setting back to factory default setting, press the "Reset" button within 10 seconds, once you press the button, the LED of the WLAN will turn off and when the Access Point is ready, the LED will start blinking. DC Power Connect the AC Power Adapter to the AP's power jack. Front View POWER This indicator lights green when the Access Point receives power. LAN (Link/ACT) The indicator lights green when the LAN port is connected to a 100Mbps Ethernet station, the indicator blinks green while transmitting or receiving data on the 100Mbps Ethernet network. [. . . ] Current WDS AP List: when there are AP that you set before, it will list all the AP in this field. TCP/IP Setting The TCP/IP Setting is to configure the parameters setting to the LAN which connects with the Access Point, you may change the setting of IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. Enable the function of DHCP Client to let the Access Point have an IP Address automatically assignment by the DHCP server. Upgrade Firmware By upgrading a new firmware for the Access Point to improve functionality and performance. Enter the path and name of the upgrade file then click the Upload button below. [. . . ]