User manual TRENDNET TEW-AP100

[. . . ] Preparing the FreePort Station Settings (on the Personal Computer) The AP settings are preformed using a personal computer on the Ethernet LAN. For the proper AP setting, make sure that the following software are installed in the personal computer (hereafter called the settings personal computer) on the Ethernet LAN. Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4. 0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 3. 0 or later): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . installed as standard on Windows 98 and Windows 2000. TCP/IP Protocol Setting The procedure for setting the proper TCP/IP protocol is depending on the OS used in the PC. [. . . ] Group Name: All FreePort Stations that are set up for roaming must have the same Group Name. Roaming option: "Use" After filling in the fields, click Set. Follow the screen prompt. 15 FreePort Station User's Manual Limiting connection from Wireless LAN PCs Follow the steps below to limit the connection capability from wireless LAN PCs to the FreePort Station. The steps below will change settings so that no wireless LAN PCs other than those registered with the settings can connect to the wired LAN PCs. Setting procedure 1 Refer to " Installing FreePort Station Manager" to install the FreePort Station Manager. 2 Click Custom Setting. 3 Click "Wireless LAN Computer Limitation". 4 Select "Set Limit" for Wireless LAN Computer Limitation Setting and click Set. 5 When the message "Settings Complete" appears, click "Return". 16 FreePort Station User's Manual 6 Type in a MAC address for the wireless LAN PC to be connected to the wired LAN PCs in the "Wireless LAN Computer MAC Address" field and click Add. · Refer to the manual supplied with the wireless LAN PC for information about the MAC address. · The MAC address should be separated every two digits by colons ( : ). When the "Unavailable wireless LAN computer(s)" list includes a wireless LAN card which you want allow to connect to the Wired LAN PCs, tick the "Enable" check box for the relevant MAC address and click Change. 7 When the message "MAC addresses added" appears, click Return. 8 The added MAC address will appear in the "Available Wireless LAN Computer(s)" field. Up to 256 MAC addresses can be registered. No wireless LAN PCs other than those registered in the "Available Wireless LAN Computers" field can communicate with any wired LAN PCs. Communication between wireless LAN PCs via the FreePort Station is available. To disable a registered wireless PC, tick the "Disable" check box for the relevant MAC address in the "Available Wireless LAN Computers" field and click Change. 17 FreePort Station User's Manual Ensuring Security by the WEP (Encryption) Function Follow the steps below to encrypt wireless packets so that they cannot be intercepted by a third party. If the WEP function is set, communication between a Macintosh computer is not available. Setting procedure 1 Refer to " Installing FreePort Station Manager" to install the FreePort Station Manager. 2 Hold down the "RESET" button located at the rear of the FreePort Station for 3 seconds or longer to reset the FreePort Station to the factory default settings. 20 FreePort Station User's Manual 4. Self-Diagnostic The FreePort Station performs self-diagnosis every time it is turned on or restarted. When an error occurs, the "DIAG" lamp flashes a specific number of times identifying the error. The lamp flashing pattern is repeated until the FreePort Station is restarted or turned off. DIAG lamp Error Descriptions Number of flashes 1 2 3 4 5 9 Error RAM check error ROM check error Wired LAN error Wireless LAN error Clock error Other errors Explanation Cannot read/write the internal memory. The clock is not set correctly, or the clock battery may be depleted. 3 If one of the above errors is displayed, try removing the AC adapter from the socket to restart. 21 FreePort Station User's Manual 5. Setting Screens Tables This section explains details of the setting screen tables. Setting Screen Configuration 22 FreePort Station User's Manual Setting Screens Explanation Items marked with an asterisk (*) can be set using the Standard Setup screen. Detailed Settings (Bridge Mode) Note 1: Enter a maximum of 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive), and the underbar "_". Note 2: Enter a maximum of 16 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive), and the underbar "_". Note 3: Enter a maximum of 5 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive), and the underbar "_". 23 FreePort Station User's Manual Machine Diagnostics 24 FreePort Station User's Manual 6. Glossary This section explains the glossary of terms used in this manual that are required to configure the network. Wireless Channel If there is more than one Wireless LAN network with different ESS-ID on the same floor, and they are communicating with each other, the baud rate may be slowed, due to the same radio frequency being used. If this happens, you can still communicate regardless of other LAN networks by using to use different frequencies (wireless channels). [. . . ] Ethernet LAN: LAN connected using cables Wireless LAN: LAN that uses wireless communications The above terms are used for explanatory in this manual and they are not used generally. 27 FreePort Station User's Manual 7. Product Specifications This chapter describes the specifications of the product and the LAN port connector. 28 FreePort Station User's Manual LAN Port Connector Specifications The RJ-45 8-pole connector, specified ISO / IEC8877:1992. MDI Signal Assignment 29 FreePort Station User's Manual NOTICE The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested an found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residental instration. [. . . ]