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1. Radio settings 1 Mac address 00 90 C 26 02 BE 3 Regulatory FOC 2 Name AP 12 4 Channel Channell1 Network settings bi ESS ID 6 ATS Threshold op T Fragmentation Threshold Cre 9 Functional mode lick OK or Apply ep to register the con Bess tents of the setting Festore default Cancel a MAC address Shows the AP 12 s MAC address The address is also mentioned on the serial number seal e The MAC address cannot be changed e The MAC address is a unique address that is assigned to each device in the network 2 Name 0008 Enter the desired alphanumeric name to discriminate one AP 12 from another The name should be unique and up to 29 characters can be used 3 Regulatory Shows the regulatory name of the AP 12 The regulatory name cannot be changed 4 Channel Eeer RTS Threshold 7 Fragmentation Threshold AP 12 MANAGER 4 Select the desired channel number for the wireless communication default 11 e The same channel number should be selected with another AP 12 when Bridge mode A or C is selected e Wireless LAN clients will detect the channel of the AP 12 automatically and select it by themselves in Bridge mode B operation Enter the desired ID for wireless network groups Up to 32 alphanumeric characters case sensitive can be entered default LG e The ID entering is not possible when Bridge mode A or C
2. pgs 10 16 NO power comes Television interfer ence TVI or broadcast interfer ence BCI occurs Communication with the AP 12 has failed Wired LAN indica tor does not light AP 12 Manager un able to be installed to Windows XP 2000 Menu screen does not appear after in serting the CD No connection to the AP 12 via AP 12 Manager DC Power cable or AC adapter is improperly con nected e The AP 12 is too close to a television set or radio An IP address has not been obtained from the DHCP server e Incorrect Ethernet cable is used e The HUB power is OFF or the patch cable is connected to the cascade port of the HUB The PC is not logged on as the administrator Auto Run function does not function The network part of IP address for both AP 12 and PC are different Re connect the DC power cable or AC adapter correctly e Keep the AP 12 away from a television set or radio Turn the AP 12 power OFF After waiting a few seconds turn power ON again Then reboot the PC s e Connect the correct Ethernet cable according to the con necting condition e Turn the HUB power ON or connect the patch cable to the cross port of the HUB Log on as the administrator Double click AutoRun exe contained in the CD e When the AP 12 is connect ed to a LAN Turn the AP 12 power OFF After waiting a few seconds turn power ON again Then start AP 12 Manager e
3. 1 Manual settings Set the desired IP address Subnet mask and Gateway e The default settings are IP Address 192 168 0 1 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 e The end of Subnet Mask can not be changed e It is not necessary to set Gateway 2 Automatic Obtain an IP address from the DHCP server in the LAN default NOTE When Bridge e Ethernet default mode B is selected in Obtain an IP address via wired LAN Settings screen p e Wireless 34 Automatic is not Obtain an IP address via Wireless LAN selectable AP 12 MANAGER 4 E MAC security Sets MAC address security function This function can only be set when the access point mode or Bridge mode C is selected AP 12 Manager Show Station Options About Settings IF Configuration Wep Security Mac security OT Enable mac security N Address a H 00 00 00 00 00 00 02 00 00 00 00 00 00 03 00 00 00 00 00 00 D 00 00 00 00 00 00 05 00 00 00 00 00 00 DE 00 00 00 00 00 00 OF 00 00 00 00 00 00 D I 00 00 00 00 00 00 03 00 00 00 00 00 00 10 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Refresh D Remove All 3 Click lt OK gt or lt Apply gt to register the setting cancel Aon jestore default 1 Enable mac security EE Turns the MAC security ON and OFF W mark appears when set to ON default OFF When the Mac security is turned ON the wireless devices to wh
4. This wireless access point is provided with the func tions necessary for supporting a wireless LAN This manual is designed to help you use the product to its fullest potential Read this manual carefully before using the product TRADEMARK CREDITS Icom Icom Inc and the com logo are registered trade marks of Icom Incorporated Japan in the United states the United Kingdom Germany France Spain Russia and or other countries Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other coun tries The screen shots that appear in this manual are used with permission of Microsoft Corporation Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners INTRODUCTION FEATURES Up to 11 Mbps data transmission rate with automatic fallback function 11 5 5 2 1 Mbps The supplied utility software AP 12 Manager allows you simple setup of the sys tem with a step by step tutorial Windows XP Windows Me Windows 98SE Windows 98 Windows 2000 are supported The diversity antenna is built into the compact body to provide stable communi cation Versatile operating modes for Access Point mode Bridge mode A Peer to Peer Bridge mode B Client mode and Bridge mode C Multi site A roaming function is also available while in Access Point mode It provides full mobility and seam less network access from anywhere within
5. point appears on the screen each AP 12 and the PC s network IP address may be different In such a case click lt OK gt and close the dialog Then exit AP 12 Manager Y To exit the AP 12 Manager Z Move the cursor on the icon in the task bar then right 4 click Then select Exit in the menu that appears 4 Follow the steps to in Chapter 3 2 p 17 to set up the PC again 5 The following screen appears after rebooting Click lt Cancel gt Cannot connect to the access point Connect to Access Point Option CL dV IS Welcome to Setup Wizard Icom AP 12 Setup Wizard Welcome Thank you for choosing Icom You are about to setup the Icom AP 12 6 Follow the steps and in Chapter 3 4 p 27 to re starting AP 12 Manager again e AP 12 Manager Settings screen as in page 29 is displayed when the setting is successful FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 E AP 12 Manager Settings screen After installing AP 12 Manager the following screen appears first 1 to are common buttons in the AP 12 Manager screen AP 12 Manager Show Station Options About Settings IF Configuration Wep Security Mac security MAC Address een Radio settings Mac address 00 90 C 26 02 BE Regulatory FEC Mame APA 2 Channel Cheannell1 Rates IT Auto Rate Fallback Network settings ESS ID Le K ATS Threshold cee Fragmentation Threshold li Functional
6. 1 e Ethernet selected e Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 e O Wireless e Gateway 0 0 0 0 E MAC security E Wep Security e Enable mac security OFF e Wep Enabled OFF N 1 to N 40 00 00 00 00 00 e Key generator Blanked e WEP keys d s E Options e Show splash screen at startup Display e Animate icons Y Flash e Set password OFF e Mask user input OFF 43 44 4 AP 12 MANAGER 4 3 Uninstalling AP 12 Manager This section describes AP 12 Manager uninstallation Windows XP When your PC uses an operating system other than Windows XP follow the on screen messages or instructions for the OS to uninstall Procedure 1 Click lt Start gt and select Control Panel from the Settings menu Double click lt Install Uninstall gt 2 Click Add or Remove Programs and select ICOM AP 12 Manager and click lt Change Remove gt PS Add or Remove Programs Currently installed programs Sort by Name CH Programs Used Frequently L de ef de ve To change this program or remove it From your computer click Change Remove Add New Programs 3 AP 12 Manager Uninstall Wizard starts automatically Click lt Uninstall gt Icom AP 12 Manager Uninstall Icom AP 12 Manager Uninstall You are about to remove the manager for the Icom AP 12 Press Uninstall to continue Cancel to abort The uninstall wizard appears when operating according to the inst
7. 4 EF 04 9D 48 67 C 1 BF 0 7B D224 Communication disable EIE N NE C 3 FD 99 76 BC 8B NOTE Above screens shows the condition before clicking lt Apply gt The display returns to OO 00 00 00 00 after clicking lt Apply gt 39 40 4 AP 12 MANAGER 4 1 AP 12 Manager screen descriptions continued E Show Station Shows all MAC address for registered terminals during access point mode operation AP 12 Manager Settings IF Configuration Wep Security Mac security Show Station Options About MAC Address The table above displays the mac address of the stations that are connected to this device when the device is set to work as an access point jestore defaut Refresh 065 Renews the MAC address indication e AP 12 Manager recognizes a terminal is still con nected for 5 minutes approx after the disconnec tion AP 12 MANAGER 4 E Version Information Shows the version number for the AP 12 Manager and the firmware JAP 2H anadet Setings IP Configuration 41 42 4 AP 12 MANAGER 4 1 AP 12 Manager screen descriptions continued E Options AP 12 Manager Settings Show Station vi Show splash F Configuration Wep Security Mac security Options About screen at startup Animate icons Security Set password Mask user input jestore default Click lt OK gt or lt Apply gt to register the se
8. AP 12 B sends a clear to send Cts signal to both terminal A and C repeatedly Then terminal C recognizes that AP 12 is busy and forbidding to access to AP 12 B Communication collision 222 toe be wireless transmission area 7 a wireless LAN A wireless LAN C wireless transmission area wireless transmission area Communication channels Set the communication channels of network groups at least four channels apart to avoid interference if two or more access points are available in the wireless trans mission area Otherwise interference may occur due to partial overlap in bandwidth as shown below Channel settings of 1 6 11 for example eliminates the possibility of interference 6 channel 11 channel 2 channel _ 1 _7 channel 4 channel_ channel Le chamei channel Ooo Ooo Ooo IL_5 channel_ 10 channel 2400 2410 2420 2480 2440 2450 2460 2470 2480 2490 2500 Frequency MHz 35 36 4 AP 12 MANAGER 4 1 AP 12 Manager screen descriptions continued E IP Configuration Set the IP address of the AP 12 AP 12 Manager Show Station Options About Settings IP Configuration Wep Security Mac security IP Address 192 168 0 1 Subnet Mask 258 255 255 0 Gateway a Oo 0 0 2 Automatic fe Ethemet f wireless Click lt OK gt or lt Apply gt to register the setting jestore defaut Cancel Apply
9. Address 1 92 168 0 1 Cunent Subnet Mask ES 255 255 0 The end of Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 gees can not be changed ve TL Ge Subnet Mask FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 Set the ESS ID then click lt Next gt The default ID LG is used in this example e The AP 12 can communicate with the unit in which the same ESS ID as the AP 12 and wireless LAN card is set e Click lt Next gt without changing the ESS ID if desired i ESSID Settings x Essid setup Please enter the desired Essid of the access point and press Next to continue The Essid is the name of the virtual network to create 32 characters max Stations whose Essid differs are not able to join the network The ESS ID is changeable later See p 33 for details ESSID LGI Click news Cancel 5 Set the channel number then click lt Next gt The default channel 11 is used in this example e The same channel should be selected for the Bridge A or C operation e Click lt Next gt without changing the channel if desired i Channel Settings x Channel setup Please select the channel of the access point then press Next to continue The channel is the radio channel the access point will use to send data to the other stations The Channel is changeable later See p 33 for details 23 24 3 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 2 Using Easy Setting Wizard continued Click l
10. Finish to exit the setup program Please note that you ll need to tun this program again to restore Ip settings that have been changed by the setup wizard 9 Easy Setting Wizard will restart automatically e Click lt Next gt IS Welcome to Setup Wizard Icom AP 12 Setup Wizard Welcome Thank you for choosing Icom You are about to setup the Icom AP 12 Cancel FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 Click lt Next gt IS Search Panel OD Click the access point selected in step and click lt Next gt e The default IP address of the AP 12 is 192 168 0 1 amp Select Access Point gt Cancel 21 22 3 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 2 Using Easy Setting Wizard continued 2 Select Use a fixed IP address and click lt Next gt e The screen in step 4 appears when Use dynamic IP address alloc is selected i DHCP Settings x Dhcp setup Set dhep of the access point Please select and press Next to continue im Select E Use a fixed IP address ef ir Use dynamic IP address alloc 2 Click news Cancel 3 Enter the IP address and subnet mask for the AP 12 e The network part must be the same as the PC IP address and the host address must be different from the other devices e Click lt Next gt Ip address setup Please enter the Ip address and the subnet mask of the access point Press Next to continue Current IP
11. Individual settings Set the partner s MAC address in AP 12 Manager Settings screen p 32 e Remote MAC Address Set the AP 12 2 s MAC Address O0 90 C7 27 00 02 to the AP 12 1 Set the AP 12 1 s MAC Address O0 90 C7 27 00 01 to the AP 12 2 47 48 D SETTING EXAMPLE 5 3 Bridge mode B Client Mode Set the AP 12 and the PC as in the network shown at right PER e IP address of the PC should already be set See Chapter 2 or 3 e See Chapter 4 p 31 for AP 12 Manager details e Follow the instruction manu al of the printer server when connecting to the AP 12 Usually a crossover cable iS used HE HHR wired terminal wired terminal wireless LAN terminal Example 5 00 90 C7 27 00 01 1 Common setting Set the following item in AP 12 Manager Settings screen p 33 e ESS ID Set the same ID Check the Auto Rate Fallback V is appears when communication is unstable 2 AP 12 1 and 2 settings Set the following items in AP 12 Manager Settings screen p 34 e Functional mode Select Bridge Mode B e Preferred BSS ID Set the AP 12 3 s MAC address O0 90 C7 27 00 01 prior to communication with the AP 12 3 3 AP 12 3 settings Set the following items in AP 12 Manager Settings screen pgs 33 34 e Channel Selec
12. before purchasing the Ethernet card Ethernet card Expansion slot E Notebook PC Install the Ethernet PC card into the PC card slot Check the Ethernet PC card type in the specifications of the PC card slot before installing Ethernet card lt lt H r EE SESS ZE eS ABE SS OBTAINING AN IP ADDRESS Chapter 2 FROM THE DHCP SERVER This chapter describes setting instructions when setting up the AP 12 s IP address via the DHCP server default setting in IP Configuration See Chapter 3 when using the fixed IP address for the AP 12 or return to the default set ting 2 1 Connecting 16 a LAN geed A 10 2 2 Installing AP 12 Manager ee ENEE ENEE EE REENEN RENE 11 2 3 Starting AP 12 Mareenerl geseet Ee 13 E AP 12 Manager Settings Screen cece cece eee e eens eee eeeeeaeeneenaees 14 2 OBTAINING AN IP ADDRESS FROM THE DHCP SERVER 2 1 Connecting to a LAN This section enables a DHCP server to assigns an IP address automatically Procedure 1 Connect the AP 12 and LAN with the supplied patch cable 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC outlet to turn the AP 12 power ON e POWER indicator and wired LAN indicator on the top panel lights e Wireless LAN transmission indicator on the top panel flashes Connect to the LAN with a DHCP server such as a router type modem Server 192 168 1 1 Patch cable supplied When connec
13. is selected in Functional mode Select the packet size for negotiation of data trans mission from 500 bytes 1000 bytes and Off When the transmission packet size exceeds the selected value Rts Request to send and Cts Clear to send data is transmitted to prevent communication speed deterio ration from the Hidden wireless client access See p 35 for Hidden wireless terminals Select the packet size for the fragmentation operation default OFF This setting improves total data transmission speed by sending fragmented data not all when the communi cation is disconnected such as that caused by inter ference Select the data transmission speed from 11 Mbps fixed and automatic default 11 Mbps fixed When automatic is selected mark appears the data transmission speed is selected from 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbps automatically according to the conditions 33 34 4 AP 12 MANAGER 4 1 AP 12 Manager screen descriptions E Settings continued AP 12 Manager Show Station Options About Settings IF Configuration Wen Security Mac security MAC Address ae Radio settings 1 Mac address 00 90 C7 26 02 BE 3 Regulatory FOC 2 Renna APA d 4 Channel Channell1 Network settings E55 D RTS Threshold OROROORO Functional mode Mode Access Paint Jestore defaut 9 Functional mode NOTE When Auto matic is selected in IP configuration
14. names of command buttons within dialog boxes are enclosed in less than and greater than signs lt gt Windows 98 SE represents the Windows 98 Second Edition Windows Me represents the Windows Millennium Edition The contents of windows appearing in this manual may vary depending on the op erating system installed on your PC vi Z e QO am Z vii ACCESSORIES E Supplied accessories Patch cable Crossover cable 3 m 9 8 feet 1 m 3 2 feet SC Fixing Sheet AC Adapter Instruction Manual Registration Card Warranty Card e Leg Pad cccceee eens Attach to the bottom of the AP 12 to secure e Fixing sheets 5 Attach to the bottom of the AP 12 to secure Remove the protective paper before attaching the sheet e Crossover cable For connection between the AP 12 and a PC e Patch cabie For network connection between the AP 12 and HUB POD Au sete ochre se AP 12 Manager is included AC Adablier ease Een The adapter for the AP 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT sacra ao a ee li INTRODUC HON rres e a a E a A E iii EE vii TABLE OF e ai LV RN viii SAFELY PRECAUTIONS sirinissirn o a EE X Chapter 1 BEFORE INSTALLATION au 1 8 1 1 Wireless functional modes ow ccc cece e cece eee eeeeeeeees 2 12 WAIDGQGSCHIDUON ebe bebe He SES heard SES 4 1 3 Accessory attachment 5 tA Msialation IOC
15. the PC is correct e The following screen may take 30 sec or more to appear When using Easy Setting Wizard When using AP 12 Manager Error Connect to Access Point EN M Connection Cannot connect to the access point 192 168 0 1 IP Address SE SA e a pe ws el m Search results Name Mode Ver IP Address Access point does not appear Set IP Search Connect Cancel Procedure 1 Connect the PC and the AP 12 directly using the supplied crossover cable Y NOTE DISCONNECT THE PC FROM THE EXISTING LAN ZY When the PC is connected to the existing LAN the AP 12 searches the DHCP server and uses the IP address obtained from the server according to the Y default setting 2 Start AP 12 Manager p 27 3 Click lt Set IP gt e lt Access point IP address setup tool gt screen appears Connect to Access Point Ea Connection IP Address 192 168 0 1 m Search results Name Mode Ver IP Address Search e 61 62 I REFERENCES 7 4 Failure in searching for the AP 12 continued 4 Enter the desired IP address for the AP 12 The network part must be the same as the PC s IP address 5 Enter the MAC address described on the serial number seal 6 Turn the power OFF After waiting a few seconds turn the power ON again 7 Click lt Set IP gt Access point IP address setup
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17. ATION enger odes tematic EE a 7 1 5 About the Ethernet car 8 Chapter 2 OBTAINING AN IP ADDRESS FROM THE DHCP SERVER ee 9 14 2 1 Connecting to a LAN eene E eege 10 2 2 Installing AP 12 Manager 11 2 3 Starting AP 12 Manager cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeenes 13 Chapter 3 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 000eeeee 15 29 3 1 Connecting tothe PGC Arte giereg ee 16 3 2 Using Easy Setting Wizard ccc cece cece cence eeaees 17 3 3 Installing AP 12 Manager nnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnn 25 3 4 Starting AP 12 Manager ccccce cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 27 Chapter 4 AP 12 MANAGER see KK KKK E KENE E KENE KN 31 44 4 1 AP 12 Manager screen descriptions 32 4 2 The default settings eessen Eege e 43 4 3 Uninstalling AP 12 Manager 44 Chapter 5 SETTING EXAMPLES cccccsencecsencnsensenennens 45 49 5 41 ACCESS e ee n ee EE 46 5 2 Bridge mode A Peer to Peer ccceceeeceeeeeeeneeenes 47 5 3 Bridge mode B Client Mode 48 5 4 Bridge mode C Multi site cc cceeece cece eens eens renee 49 viii o H Z LU Z O LL LU lt TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 6 Chapter 7 IP CONFIGURATION eu 51 56 B FOP VVINGOWS AP aa a a ets aneeh ete daats 52 6 3 For Windows 98 98SE Me cccceceeeceeeeeeeeeeeneeanes 54 6 2 FOr WINGOWS 2000 EE 55 REFERENCES EE 57 71 7 1 Ree le eet e EE 58 7 2 Conne
18. Address Mac address 00 90 C 26 02 BE Hame P 12 Network settings E55 ID RTS Threshold Fragmentation Threshold Jestore default 1 lt Restore default gt Restores all the contents of the screen to the default settings The AP 12 searches the DHCP serv er and sets an IP address obtained from the server See Chapter 3 to restore completely 2 lt OK gt Registers the value or condition of all contents in the screen to the AP 12 and closes the screen To exit AP 12 Manager Move the cursor on the icon in the task bar then right click Select Exit in the menu that appears 14 Functional mode Mode Access Paint Options About Wep Security Mac security Radio settings Regulatory FE Channel Channel11 Rates T Auto Rate Fallback 3 lt Cancel gt Cancels the value or condition of all contents registration in the screen and closes the screen 4 lt Apply gt Registers the value or condition of all contents in the screen only The screen is kept open Connect to Access Point Option FIXED IP ADDRESS EB SETTING This chapter describes how to set the fixed IP address to the AP 12 or restore to the default setting 3 1 Connecting to the EE 16 3 2 Using Easy Setting Wizard en 17 3 3 Installing AP 12 Manager ee ENEE ENEE EE 25 3 4 Starting AP 12 Manager gu ccc ENEE ENN SEN EN NEEN NN ENNEN EE KENVireh 27 E AP 12 Manager Settings s
19. LAN network via a HUB ICOM WIRELESS ACCESS POINT AP 12 p Install Utility Easy Setting Wizard FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 3 4 Starting AP 12 Manager This section describes how to start up AP 12 Manager e Quit Easy Setting Wizard when it is running Procedure Be sure to install AP 12 Manager to the PC Click lt Start gt and select AP 12 Manager from the Program menu then click lt Search gt e When no IP address is displayed click lt Search gt again Connect to Access Point Connection IP Address 192 168 D BE ES Search results Ver IF Address Access Pont 1 416 192168 1 12 Click aniy Search Connect Cancel 2 Click the access point name and then click lt Connect gt e The AP 12 Manager Settings screen p 29 appears on the screen Connect to Access Point Connection E IP Address 192 168 1 12 rs Displays the ed connected AP Search results N 12 s IP address Heme Mode Wer Diddii AP 12 Access Paint 1 416 192 169 1 12 KEES 2 e Click Cancel About AP 12 icon An icon is displayed on the task bar while AP 12 Manager is activated s t 1 45 PM Right click the icon and select Connect to access point from the menu to open AP 12 Manager Settings screen 27 28 3 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 4 Starting AP 12 Manager continued 3 When the error dialog Cannot connect to the access
20. O W ld INSTRUCTION MANUAL a BEFORE INSTALLATION WIRELESS ACCESS POINT OBTAINING AN IP ADDRESS A Se J P FROM THE DHCP SERVER FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING AP 12 MANAGER SETTING EXAMPLES IP CONFIGURATION REFERENCES Icom Inc INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT When connecting the AP 12 to a bridging type modem or in bridging mode directly a global IP address may be assigned to the AP 12 from the modem according to the modem settings When a global IP address is assigned to the AP 12 an illegal operator such as a cracker a hacker may access it To avoid such access connect a router between the modem and the AP 12 Ta xX A 2 The bridge type modem assigns a global IP address to the connect ed PC only one The router type modem assigns a private IP address e g 192 168 x x to the connected PCs via the HUB by the built in routing function The AP 12 can be connected to a router type modem directly Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP if you do not know your modem type About exchanging the AP 12 or the PC connected to the AP 12 The AP 12 memorizes the communication settings between the AP 12 and the connected PC Thus if the AP 12 and or the PC con nected to it changed communication may fail In such case turn the AP 12 power OFF After waiting a few sec onds turn the power ON again INTRODUCTION FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the Icom Wireless Access point AP 12
21. Subnet mask 256 255 255 0 Default gateway Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DHS server C8 ak Alternate DNS server i os se 53 54 6 IP CONFIGURATION 6 2 For Windows 98 98SE Me Procedure Click lt Start gt and select Control Panel from the Settings menu Click Network 2 Verify that TCP IP gt The Ethernet card name is displayed in the screen Click TCP IP then Properties Network God feat Configuration Identification Access Control The following network components are installed Client for Micr 3 Click the Specify an IP address radio button enter the IP address and subnet mask and click lt OK gt TCP IP Properties bd Ea Bindings Advanced NetBIOS DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address n IF address can be automatically assigned to this computer If your network does not automatically assign IP addresses ask your network administrator for an address and then type it in the space below Obtain an IP address automatically e Specify an IP address IP Address 192 168 O 10 T Detect connection to network media go 4 When the message Reboot now appears on the screen click lt Yes gt After rebooting the specified settings are available IP CONFIGURATION 6 6 3 For Windows 2000 Procedure 7 Start the PC e The Win
22. When the AP 12 is connect ed to the PC Quit AP 12 Manager set the PC s IP address again using the Easy Setting Wizard then restart AP 12 Manager REFERENCES PROGRAM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF Connection to the AP 12 has failed after restoring No IP address is assigned from the DHCP server Wireless LAN ter minal s unable to obtain an IP ad dress from the DHCP server via the AP 12 Automatic is im possible to set AP 12 Manager or Easy Setting Wizard cannot find the AP 12 Wireless commu nication is impos sible Communication with wireless LAN card via access point mode has failed The network part of the AP Reset the AP 12 s IP address pgs 17 12 s IP address is different using Easy Setting Wizard from the PC s because of the or the AP 12 Manager restoring e Ethernet cable is not connect e Turn the AP 12 power OFF ed to wired LAN within 30 After waiting a few seconds sec from turning the AP 12 turn power ON again then power ON check the IP address e Manual settings is select Select Automatic and con ed nection method e No DHCP server is available Confirm the DHCP server e Bridge Mode B is selected Select Access Point Mode in the connected wired LAN availability p 36 p 34 as the Functional mode Bridge Mode A or O Bridge Mode B is selected Select Acc
23. address to the wireless devices with which you communicate In bridge mode B register the desired wireless LAN device s MAC address prior to communication with your AP 12 The AP 12 s MAC address can be checked with AP 12 Manager also BEFORE INSTALLATION 1 CH Channel d CH11 AP 12 1 Ethernet LAN 1 TA 00 90 C7 27 00 01 a Ethernet LAN 2 Wireless LAN card CH Channel Ethernet LAN 1 CH11 CH11 AP 12 d Ethernet LAN 2 Ethernet LAN 3 XXXXXXXXXXXX FCC ID AFJ a CANADA 202E AP12 MAC address SERIAL NO 1 BEFORE INSTALLATION 1 2 Unit description E Jm The antenna is built into the AP 12 1 Power indicator Lights when the power is ON 2 Wired LAN indicator Lights when the LAN Ethernet connection is correct e Flashes when the AP 12 is com municating with the LAN e t does not light when the AP 12 does not recognize the Ethernet port connection e Make sure the LAN cable is con nected to the Ethernet port 3 Wireless LAN indicator er Flashes when the power is ON Flashes high speed while com municating data WIRELESS ACCESS POINT O ICOM AP 12 4 Ethernet ports This is an RJ 45 type Ethernet port Connect to a HUB using the sup plied patch cable Connect to a PC using the sup plied crossover cable 5 DC jack Connect the supplied AC adapter BEFORE INSTALLATION 1 1 3 Acces
24. ager This section describes about the verification of the IP address obtained using the AP 12 Manager e Supposing that the connection between the LAN and AP 12 has already been done in this section e Quit Easy Setting Wizard when it is running Procedure 1 Click lt Start gt and select AP 12 Manager from the Program menu 2 Click lt Search gt then verify the IP address obtained e When no IP address is displayed click lt Search gt again Connect to Access Point Connection IP Address 192 168 D re r gt Search results 3 Click the desired access point name and then click lt Connect gt e AP 12 Manager Setting screen p 14 appears on the screen Connect to Access Point Connection IF Address 192 168 d de Displays the connected AP 12 s IP address Search results 3 Mode Wer 1 Click Access Paint 1 416 About AP 12 icon An icon is displayed on the task bar while the AP 12 Manager is activated Right click the icon and select Connect to access point from the menu to open the AP 12 Manager setting screen 13 2 OBTAINING AN IP ADDRESS FROM THE DHCP SERVER 2 3 Starting AP 12 Manager continued E AP 12 Manager Setting Screen After installing AP 12 Manager the following screen appears first 1 to are common buttons in the AP 12 Manager screen AP 12 Manager Show Station settings IF Configuration MAC
25. allation instruc tion described in Installing AP 12 Manager pgs 11 25 After uninstalling install AP 12 Manager with the install wizard appeared after the uninstallation SETTING EXAMPLES TE This chapter describes the minimum setting requirements in each functional mode with a setting example Del ACCESS POINT MOE ee EEN EEN ERNEST ce tceed ceciceveeeetesetens SEENEN 46 5 2 Bridge mode A Peer to Peer cccccsccesseeneeeneeeneeenseeneeeneeeneeeaeeeaaeeaeeeaes 47 5 3 Bridge mode B Client Mode cccsccesseenseenseeneeeneeenseeneeeneeeneeeaeeeaneeaes 48 5 4 Bridge mode C Multt ebei us euNNSNENNNENKNEN ENKE ENENE NNN ENEE HNEENER ENNEN ENNEN 49 lt Function List gt The functions available will change according to the selected functional mode Vv Available N A Not Available ___ Access point mode Bridge mode A Bridge mode B Bridge mode C i N i N N v o o o ae a WA 46 D SETTING EXAMPLE 5 1 Access point mode Set the AP 12 and the PC as in the net work shown at right e P address of the PC should already be set See Chapter 2 or 3 e See Chapter 4 p 31 for AP 12 Manager details 1 Setting the AP 12 Set the following items in AP 12 Manager Settings screen pgs 33 34 e ESS ID Set the same ID as the wireless terminal e Channel Set the desired channe
26. ank you for choosing Icom You are about to install the manager for the Icom AP 12 5 Verify the directory in which you want to install to then click lt Next gt e Click lt gt and select the desired directory if necessary Icom AP 12 Manager Install Select destination directory Please select the directory you want to install the program to Destination C Program Files lcom 4P 12 Manager B Drive File System Free space Total size ga CA FAT 1 1GB 1 5GB e CA FATZ 15 6GB 19 0GB 25 26 3 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 3 Installing AP 12 Manager continued 6 When the dialog Create New Directory appears click lt OK gt CO Click lt Install gt Icom AP 12 Manager Install Confirm copy Press the Install button to start the copy Please wait until the copy process finishes Click lt Finish gt e The installation is now completed Icom AP 12 Manager Install Installation complete Installation is complete Please select any options below and press the finish button to exit the setup program m Options IV Add shortcut to program menu T Add shortcut to startup menu TI Add shortcut to desktop I Start program Click Di Q Click lt Exit gt to close the menu Start AP 12 Manager e See next page if the AP 12 is connected to the PC e See Chapter 2 3 p 13 if you reconnect the AP 12 to n mee a
27. ate correctly Generally used for connection between the PC and HUB Protocol Definition of procedure to execute send receive data in the communication Subnet mask A subnet mask is used in one IP address as a net work address and host address Assuming that the IP address of a host is 192 168 0 1 and the subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 multiply the IP address of binary notation and subnet mask of binary notation together and the network address 192 168 0 0 is obtained Then the remainder 1 is the host address Traffic Flow of packets on the network or load applied to the network line e g data transmitted through the network line As the traffic increases the data transmission rate may decrease or data may be lost WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A function to encrypt send and receive a wireless LAN signal This function can prevent wireless LAN communication interception 10BASE T One of the Ethernet standards 10BASE T achieves the transmission rate of 10 Mbit s with a twisted pair cable 100BASE TX One of the Ethernet standards 100BASE TX achieves the transmission rate of 100 Mbit s with a twisted pair cable of Category 5 REFERENCES 71 MEMO MEMO Count on us A 6165G 1EX Icom Inc Printed in Japan l 2002 Icom Inc 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka
28. ation automatically from a server on the TCP IP network The DHCP server controls IP address default gate way domain name etc as network information AP 12 which has the DHCP server function obtains the IP address default gateway DNS address etc when the DHCP client Computer has started ESS ID Extended Service Set IDentifier A name for identification to create several network groups in a communication area in a wireless LAN In the wireless network group which communicates to AP 12 the identifier of the wireless terminal must be the same as that of AP 12 Ethernet A LAN communication system developed by Xerox DEC and Intel 1OBASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE 5 10BASE 2 etc are available depending on the cable type Global IP address A unique address assigned to a device One global IP address is assigned to only one device in the world HUB A hub is required when the AP 12 and other devices are used to construct a network 10BASE T or 100 BASE TX cable is used for the connection to the hub IP Internet Protocol address 32 Bit address to identify all the devices connected to a network in which the TCP IP protocol is used Usually the IP address consists of four 8 bit numer ical character strings of decimal notation eg 192 168 0 1 A private IP address specified by a network administrator does not need to apply to an address administration agency or internet service provider However the network administr
29. ator must assign the private address according to the rules below The private address must be converted into a global IP address when connecting to an external network The IP addresses below can be used as the private IP address Class A 10 0 0 0 to 10 255 255 255 Class B 172 16 0 0 to 172 31 255 255 Class C 192 168 0 0 to 192 168 255 255 LAN Local Area Network A relatively small sized network in the same floor or the same site MAC address Media Access Control Address A physical address specified in individual wired or wireless products The network device manufactur ers control this address so that a unique number can be assigned to only one product in the world Ethernet equipment and wireless LAN products send and receive a frame according to this MAC address Network The state that some devices such as a server work station Computer etc are connected to a commu nication system through a cable or ADSL line to transmit data Packet A unit to send receive data The packet consists of a header which contains information necessary for sending receiving and data section which is the data itself Password A character string which must be entered by a user who is accessing a network because of network security If a password is set the user cannot access unless the user enters the valid password correctly Patch Cable The transmission signal cable and receiving signal cable are wired straight to communic
30. creen cece ccc e eee eee eee eeeeeeaeeeaeeeeenanens 29 16 3 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 1 Connecting to the PC Procedure 1 Connect the AP 12 and the PC with the supplied crossover cable e Use the supplied patch cable 3 m 9 8 ft when connecting the AP 12 and the PC via a HUB NOTE DISCONNECT THE PC FROM THE EXISTING LAN Z When the PC is connected to the existing LAN the AP 12 searches the DHCP Y server and uses the IP address obtained from the server according to the default setting 2 Connect the supplied AC adapter to the AP 12 and an AC outlet e The Power indicator lights e The wireless LAN indicator flashes 3 Start up the PC e The wired LAN indicator on the top panel lights Check the Ethernet cable if the wired LAN indicator does not light Ferrite core Supplied Ethernet cross gt cable supplied Ferrite core Supplied AC adapter Supplied Ne np WW AC outlet WIRELESS ACCESS POINT AP T2 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 3 2 Using Easy Setting Wizard Changing the PC s IP address is necessary using Easy Setting Wizard when set ting up the AP 12 Easy Setting Wizard is contained in the utility CD and it allows easy setting for changing the IP address Procedure 1 Quit all applications when Windows is running 2 Insert the CD into the CD ROM drive The Auto Run function will be activated ped
31. ct the desired Ethernet card e P address assigned to the PC is displayed IP Configuration Ethernet Adapter Information am Select Fealtek RATL8029 45 Ethernet 4 Adapter Address O0 80 40 97 1 3 2F IP Address 192 169 0 10 e Confirm Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Detault Gateway d Tbs Release Renew Release All Renew All More Info gt gt E Windows 2000 Procedure OU Click lt Start gt and select Program Then click Command prompt from Accessory menu 2 Enter ipconfig and push Enter e P address assigned to the PC is displayed ch Command Prompt EK loj x A Microsoft Windows 2666 Version 5 00 2195 lt C Copyright 1985 1999 Microsoft Corp D gt ipconfig Windows 2666 IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2 St 65 66 7 REFERENCES 7 6 Connection to the router type modem This section describes the connection between a router type modem and the AP 12 with the default setting There are different types of modems available bridging type and router type IMPORTANT The AP 12 cannot be connected to a bridging type modem directly Bridging type modem Usually connects one PC only and a global IP address is assigned to the PC Router type modem Multiple PC s can be connected in the LAN via the HUB and a private IP address is assigned to the PC Wireless terminal preparation After the following preparat
32. cting the AP 12 and HUB cceeeeeee eee 60 7 3 Verifying the connection to the AP 12 cceeeeeeees 60 7 4 Failure in searching for the Ab17 61 7 5 IP address confirmation E 64 7 6 Connection to the router type modem 66 Eeer ee EE 68 Eeer 70 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to read these precautions in order to use the AP 12 safely e These precautions are intended to ensure that the access point is operated safely and correctly Follow these instructions to avoid property damage and prevent personal injury to yourself user or others in the vicinity e Before reading the rest of this manual read and understand the precautions listed under A WARNING and Z CAUTION e After reading this manual store it in a convenient place for future review E Wireless Access Point Failure to observe the precautions listed here WARNING could result in serious or fatal injury to the user or those near the user Do not use any AC adapter other than This unit does not require adjustment the one provided with this product Do not disassemble or modify the unit Otherwise fire electric shock or equip or attempt to repair it yourself ment failure may result Otherwise fire electric shock or equip Use the specified parts and acces ment failure may result sories only Do not install in a location where the Otherwise fire electric shock or equip unit can easily become wet such as ment failure
33. dow 2000 log on screen appears 2 Log on as the Administrator 3 Click lt Start gt and select Network and Dial up Connections from the Settings menu Then double click Local Area Connection icon which shows your Ethernet card name EZ Network and Dial up Connections O x Double click Local rea y GO IN Connection f Connection 2 objectis 4 Click Properties Local Area Connection 2 Status P x General Connection Status Connected Duration 00 07 50 Speed 10 0 Mbps Activity m Sent a Received e Packets 0 0 Disable 55 56 6 IP CONFIGURATION 6 3 For Windows 2000 Continued 5 Click Internet Protocol TCP IP and then Properties Local Area Connection 2 Properties KMEZ General Connect using BY Realtek RTL8029 4S PCI Ethernet Adapter Components checked are used by this connection wi RB Client for M icrosoft Networks j ictasoft Networks ain a a DIOU Tei net Protocol TCP IP en Description Transmission Control Protocol lnternet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks 6 Select Use the following IP address and enter the IP address and subnet mask then click OK to enable the specified settings Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties EIEI General You can get IP settings assig
34. e stated specifications may be subject to change without notice The transmission range may vary depending on the transmission speed and the environmental conditions E Specifications for Ethernet Plug Modular plug type RJ 45 8 pin x1 1 Sending 2 Sending 12345678 3 Receiving 4 Not used 5 Not used 6 Receiving 7 Not used 8 Not used The stated specifications may be subject to change without notice E Wireless LAN for the AP 12 To communicate with the AP 12 the PC must be installed with Ilcom s Wireless LAN products for 11 Mbps e WEP security function is available with use during communication between Icom products e Bridge Mode is not available except with Icom products e When functional mode is Bridge Mode B select the AP 12 as the access point 69 70 7 REFERENCES 7 8 Glossary Access point A generic name for devices or points to connect a wired LAN and wireless LAN BSS ID Basic Service Set IDentifier Specified wireless LAN in MAC class The ID is uses the MAC address that is assigned to each network device Client A generic name for network devices which relay packets at a MAC address level Crossover Cable The transmission signal cable and receiving signal cable are cross wired to communicate correctly Generally used for connection between the PCs DHCP server DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a protocol for a client to obtain necessary inform
35. ect to the access point This may be due to incompatible Ip address This wizard can change the Ip of your computer for you to an address that will be compatible with the access point Please note that any change made to the Ip address will be restored when setup completes Press Back to return to return to the search panel Next to proceed Ip changes or Cancel to abort this setup Temporary IP 1527 10 1 250 About IP Address The IP addresses consist of two ele e Assign the same network to the all ments network part and host address network devices in the same group For example 192 168 0 1 default IP e Assign an unique host address for address of the AP 12 class C has each device in the same group the network part 192 168 0 and host e NEVER assign a network address address 1 Network devices such as host address is 0 or starting from 0 the PC with the same network part e NEVER assign a broadcast address are recognized in the same network host address is 255 and the each device is distinguished by the host address Pay attention to the notes at right when obtaining IP addresses 19 20 3 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 2 Using Easy Setting Wizard continued Select Restart Windows now and click lt Finish gt e The PC will restart amp Complete setup ES IP Address setting complete The Ip has been reconfigured Select a reboot option and press
36. es of installation not recommended Transmission range and speed may decrease Do not install behind objects Do not install with the unit dangling down E Installation precautions Select a location as high as possible to keep a clear line of sight Install on a stable flat surface without a slant and no vibrations as the unit may fall Please be reminded of the following points for installation e NEVER put anything on the AP 12 nor stack the AP 12s on top of each other e Floors generally have steel girders and are installed with metal fire protection mate rial Consequently communication between different floors is often not possible e The transmission range is the widest in an open space However the signal may be reflected from large metal walls in such a location as a warehouse e Radio signals will pass through walls and glass but not through metal Concrete walls may be reinforced with steel or other metal material that will block the signal 1 BEFORE INSTALLATION 1 5 About the Ethernet card An Ethernet port is necessary in your PC for set up Check that an Ethernet port is available with your PC before setting up elf no Ethernet port is available purchase a suitable Ethernet card separately according to the slot type E Desktop PC Install the Ethernet card into an expansion slot Several types of expansion slots are available such as PCI ISA etc Therefore check the vacant expansion slot type
37. ess Point Mode p 34 as the functional mode Bridge Mode A or O p 10 p 36 e No DHCP server is available e Confirm the DHCP server in the connected wired LAN availability e Fixed IP address is set to e Set the wireless LAN card to wireless LAN card obtain an IP address from the DHCP server ware is activated e The network part of the AP e Set the AP 12 s IP address p 62 12 s IP address is different using AP 12 Manager from the PC s e ln case of using Windows e Right click Local Area p 52 XP Enabled Firewalled is Connection icon and click indicated on the Local Area Properties Then select Connection icon Advanced tab in the menu Clear the Internet Connection Firewall check box e Set the software to enable e The personal firewall soft access to the AP 12 See the software s instruction manual or for details ESS ID or WEP security set Set the same ESS ID or WEP ting is different between the security setting units pgs 33 38 Adhoc mode is selected with Select Infrastructure mode the wireless LAN cable 60 I REFERENCES 7 2 Connecting the AP 12 and HUB There are 2 ways to connect the AP 12 and HUB Connect to the Cross Port Connect to the Cascade Port HUB HUB Ge CC x x x x Cross Port Patch cable supplied E e A port with a switch may be ava
38. etting up a LAN used with the AP 12 with a fixed IP setting and a PC The default IP address is used with the AP 12 192 168 0 1 for the setting descrip tion in this chapter 4 Changing the PC s IP address is not necessary when the PC has been connect f ed to a LAN with a DHCP server and obtains an IP address from the DHCP serv 7 er 6 1 FOF WiInGOWS XP EE 52 6 3 For Windows 98 98SE Me cccececcccnuccccenccccnuccceeucsennucseunueseununeeauaes 54 6 2 FOr Wind ws EENEG ge EA 55 Setting the IP address and subnet mask e Set a unique IP address for each PC in the network group e Set the same subnet mask for all PCs in the network group e Set private addresses 192 168 0 0 to 192 168 255 255 are used for a small net work group up to 253 terminals However never assign the network address 192 168 XXX 0 and broadcast address 192 168 XXX 255 to the terminal XXX 0 to 255 See the following address examples of a wireless LAN comprised of three PCs Wireless terminal A 192 168 0 10 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Wireless terminal B 192 168 0 11 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Wireless terminal C 192 168 0 12 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 6 IP CONFIGURATION 6 1 For Windows XP Procedure CO Boot up the PC e The log on screen appears 2 Log on as the administrator 3 After the PC has booted up click lt Start gt and select Control Panel from the Settings menu 4 Click Network and Internet Co
39. ic GG Ethernet C Wireless 63 64 I REFERENCES 7 5 IP address confirmation When the PC s IP address including network part is unknown refer to the following instructions for confirmation Reset the desired fixed IP address manually or obtain an IP address from the DHCP server by connecting the PC to the LAN E Windows XP Procedure Click lt Start gt and select Control Panel from the Settings menu 2 Click Network and Internet Connection 3 Click Network Connection 4 Right click Local Area Connection icon and click Status in the menu that appears s Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Q sack QJ wi Ss Search 1 Folders FAR LAN or High Speed Internet Network Tasks a Create anew Zo Set up a home or small office network Disable this network device 5 Click Support tab and confirm the assigned IP address then click lt Close gt e P address assigned to the PC is displayed HME Local Area Connection Status ia Pa al Support Internet Frotocol TCP IP Address Type Manually Configured IP Address 132 168 0 70 2 Co nfirm Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 Details REFERENCES E Windows 98 98SE Me Procedure Click lt Start gt and select Run 2 Enter winipcfg and push Enter 3 Click W and sele
40. ich a MAC address is registered only can access the AP 12 Up to 40 MAC addresses can be registered 2 Refresh Displays the contents of the settings 3 Remove All Deletes all registered MAC addresses Click lt Remove All gt then lt Apply gt when deleting all settings 37 38 4 AP 12 MANAGER 4 1 AP 12 Manager screen descriptions continued E Wep Security Setting for data security AP 12 Manager Show Station Options About Settings IP Configuration Wep Security Mac security 1 Wep sethings SI Wep keys D key emm c 2 0000 r a pooo BEE Click lt OK gt or lt Apply gt to register the setting Jestore defaut M Wep settings 2 Key generator Gent Aon Turn the WEP transmission data encryption ON and OFF and select the encryption level from 64 bit and 128 bit y mark appears when the encryption is set to ON default OFF e 64 bits 128 bits Encrypt the character string entered in key gen erator at 64 bit 128 bit Enter the desired character string for data encryption and decryption Up to 32 alphanumeric characters case sensitive can be entered The generated four keys may differ according to the selected bit number in Wep setting are displayed in the Wep keys text boxes The same character string should be entered for all the AP 12 s or terminals to be accessed After clicking lt OK gt a
41. ilable that switches the cascade port use as cross port according to the HUB Be careful of the switch position and the connecting Ethernet cable type 7 3 Verifying the connection to the AP 12 The IP packet received condition of the other PC can be easily checked by pinging when the IP address for each terminal is set correctly Enter the following command in the MS DOS window to verify by pinging ping XXX XXX XXX XXX Enter the desired AP 12 s IP oe command example address for xxx XXX XXX XXX Greg ge Four pings echo request are lt ee ei oe transmitted when executing the fringing 172 20 11 40 with e pytes of data command and the reply mes e sage will be received for each sn Se mn i ping a ie ae KC When no reply is received check Ee the terminal protocol availability AP 12 or wireless LAN card set tings such as functional mode ESS ID etc The message destination unreachable will be displayed when both the IP address and subnet mask are different between source and destination terminals Reply from 172 20 11 40 b reply from 172 20 11 40 b oly f oly ceply from 172 20 11 40 b gt time lt 10ms e from 172 20 11 40 bytes 32 time lt 10ms REFERENCES 7 4 Failure in searching for the AP 12 Manual IP address setting is necessary when no AP 12 is found the following screen appears using Easy Setting Wizard or AP 12 Manager even if the con nection between the AP 12 and
42. ion is completed wireless communication can be made with the AP 12 when using Icom s wireless LAN card 1 Prepare the PC to use the wireless LAN card 2 Install the supplied wireless LAN card driver Install other applications or utilities if supplied e Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the LAN card for driver applica tions and utilities installation 3 Install AP 12 Manager e AP 12 Manager is used for IP address confirmation AP 12 settings etc REFERENCES Connection to the router type modem Procedure 1 Connect the AP 12 and the router type modem using the supplied patch cable 2 Connect the AC adaptor to turn the AP 12 power ON e The POWER indicator and the LAN indicator lights e The Wireless LAN indicator flashes Check the Ethernet cable connection and type if the LAN indicator does not light 3 Start the PC and obtain an IP address from the modem automatically Router Type Modem f Ethernet S MDI MDI X E Perret Patch cable Supplied Ge Connect the AC adapter after the Ethernet cable is connected and then Wireless LAN card turning the modem power ON When communication has failed Turn the AP 12 power OFF After waiting a few seconds turn the power ON again Then check the wireless terminal s IP address using AP 12 Manager See the Chapter 7 5 p 64 for IP address confirmation 67 7 REFERENCES 7 7 Specifications e Inp
43. is inated cients FS and the main menu will appear on the screen as at right Install Utility Y If the main menu does not appear _ Y double click the AutoRun exe con Z tained in the CD 3 Click Easy Setting Wizard 4 Click lt Next gt 7 Welcome to Setup Wizard ES Icom AP 12 Setup Wizard Welcome Thank you for choosing Icom You are about to setup the Icom AP 12 About Easy Setting Wizard Easy Setting Wizard enables the PC The original IP address remains there to access the AP 12 temporarily with fore the PC can be used in the previ out changing the PC s IP address ous setting condition after the AP 12 The wizard searches for both the AP set up 12 and PC s address settings automat e Easy Setting Wizard can be started Cancel ically up from the supplied CD drive only When the PC is unable to access to the Unable to install AP 12 the wizard assigns a tentative e When a new network is built the IP IP address to the PC address of the PC using the AP 12 must be changed Refer to Chapter 6 p 51 for details 17 18 3 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 2 Using Easy Setting Wizard continued 5 Click lt Next gt to start searching the AP 12 amp Search Panel ES Access Point Search The setup wizard will search for the access point on the network Before proceeding please check that the access point is connected to the netw
44. l Set the channel at least four channels apart to avoid interference if another AP 12 S operating on an other channel s are within the transmission area e Functional mode Select Access Point Check the Auto Rate Fallback V appears when communication is unstable 2 Setting the wireless terminal Set the following items in the wireless LAN card e Network settings Select Infrustructure es ESS ID Set the same ID as the AP 12 e Tx rate Select Automatic SETTING EXAMPLE 5 5 2 Bridge mode A Peer to Peer Set the AP 12 and the PC as in the network shown at right e P address of the PC should already be set See Chapter 2 or 3 e See Chapter 4 p 31 for AP 12 Manager details Example Sc 00 90 C7 27 00 01 AP 12 2 Example 00 90 C7 27 00 02 wired terminal Printer 1 Common settings Set the following items in AP 12 Manager Settings screen pgs 33 34 e Channel Set the desired channel for both the AP 12s Set the channel at least four channels apart to avoid interference if another AP 12 s operating on an other channel s are within the transmission area e Functional mode Select Bridge Mode A Check the Auto Rate Fallback appears when communication is unstable 2
45. ll WEP key indications in the Wep keys text boxes return to OO 00 00 00 00 3 Wep keys 0 8 AP 12 MANAGER 4 Select the desired WEP key number for data encryp tion default 1 The desired key number can be selected between the AP 12 and another AP 12 or terminal A key generated by the key generator is displayed in the text boxes However the desired keys in hexa decimal numbers can be entered into the text boxes directly when no key generator is set The lower 40 bit 10 hexadecimal numbers or the lower 104 bit 26 hexadecimal numbers can be entered when 64 bits or 128 bits is selected respec tively No key generator is displayed when the desired key is entered into the key text boxes directly The same key content should be entered into the key number that is selected for another AP 12 or termi nal as shown in the example 1 and 2 No communication is made when different contents are entered into the key number that is selected for another AP 12 or terminal as shown in the example 3 WEP Key Setting Examples 64 bit encryption Example 1 L Er 04 90 48 67 FD 99 76 BC 8B DEED 7B D2 24 Example 2 L Er 04 90 48 67 2 35 8B 80 45 94 FD 99 76 BC 6B BF E0 7B D2 2A Example 3 SCHEED 9D 48 67 85 8B 80 45 94 FD 99 76 BC 8B Two way communication C1 Bf f 780228 enable E C 3 FD 99 76 BC SB a e C 4 EF 049D 48 67 Two way communication C1 078 D22 enable emm ZE C
46. may result adjacent to a humidifier Do not connect the power supply to Otherwise fire electric shock or equip any terminal other than the DC jack ment failure may result Otherwise fire electric shock or equip Do not handle the unit with wet hands ment failure may result Otherwise electric shock may result Do not modify excessively bend Discontinue use immediately and twist pull or heat the connecting unplug the power cable from the AC cables receptacle if the unit emits smoke an Otherwise the cables may be damaged abnormal odor or an abnormal noise and cause a fire electric shock or equip or if water enters the unit ment failure Otherwise fire electric shock or equip Do not place heavy objects on the ment failure may result connecting cables or allow the cables Disconnect the plug of the AC adapter to be pinched and all other cables from the unit Otherwise the cables may be damaged Confirm that the smoke odor or noise and cause a fire electric shock or equip has stopped and contact your dealer ment failure Install and use in a location where children cannot reach the power cable and cables Pulled cables could result in electric shock or personal injury o Z e D lt O OI ag o gt eg D D lt x Se xi SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AN C AUTION Failure to observe the precautions listed here could result in personal injury or property damage Do not install the unit
47. n which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter ference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help RF EXPOSURE SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION To comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements this transmitter built in antenna must be fixed mounted on permanent structures with a separation distance of at least 8 inches 20cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter For CANADA only Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause inter ference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device INTRODUCTION GENERAL PRECAUTIONS If a connection cable is disconnected or has a loose connection during operation an error may occur Connect the connectors correctly and do not touch the con nectors during operation For the operation of PC and peripheral devices follow the instructions provided in the manuals which come with the PC and peripheral devices This device may cause signal interference when
48. ned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings C Obtain an IP addre omatically Ze Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 0 10 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Gbtain DNS server address automatically Ze Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Advanced 3 Click il i Cancel REFERENCES RoTa This chapter describes additional matters about the AP 12 1 1 TFOUDIESNOOUNG ME 58 7 2 Connecting the AP 12 and HUDELEN ENEE EE 60 7 3 Verifying the connection to the AP 12 ENEE ENEE 60 7 4 Failure in searching for the AbP 12 ENEE ENEE 61 7 5 IP address confirmation ii cctescidieccreds cccessivcaecs Ee ENEE NEE EES 64 Klee re oe eae te et ae Se eee Le a un a es cies es ao 64 E Windows 98 98SE TEE 65 Klee ege siete oe A A SNe co ean ee eee 65 7 6 Connection to the router type modem ENEE EE E 66 E SDCCIICALIONS E 68 WE Specifications for Ethernet Hiug cece cess cess eeeeeeeeeeneesneeanes 69 WE Wireless LAN for the AP 12 c ccc cece cece cece cence eeeeeeeeeeeeaeeesaeeeeaees 69 1 8 GIOSSANY EE 70 58 I REFERENCES 7 1 Troubleshooting If your AP 12 seems to be malfunctioning please check the following points before sending it to a service center PROGRAM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF
49. nnections 5 Click Network Connection 6 Right click Local Area Connection icon and click Properties in the menu that appears s Network Connections File Edit view Favorites Tools Advanced Help Back k ba Us Search K Folders Er LAN or High Speed Internet Network Tasks ocal 4rea Connection Create a new ia connection Set up a home or small office network Disable this network device Repair Bridge Connections Ki Repair this connection mij Rename this connection Create Shortcut view status of this connection Rename Change settings of this connection 7 Click Internet Protocol TCP IP and then Properties Local Area Connection Properties huthentication Advanced Connect using Bai corega FEther DL Tal LAN Card Thiz connection uses the following items El Client for Microsoft Networks JS File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks IP CONFIGURATION 6 Select Use the following IP address and enter the IP address and subnet mask then click OK to enable the specified settings Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Cou can get IF settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate ID settings O Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IF address 12 768 0 10
50. onnecting cables installation or maintenance Otherwise fire or electric shock may result Do not use in locations where con densation is likely to occur Avoid hastily moving the unit to a location where the humidity level is very dif ferent because condensation may occur Otherwise the unit may become deformed or discolored Also fire or equipment failure may result If condensation occurs dry the unit or allow the unit to remain in the same envi ronment until it is completely dry before using it again Disconnect the AC adapter from the unit when the unit will not be used for a long time Otherwise the unit may become hot and fire or equipment failure may result Do not clean with paint thinner or ben zene Otherwise the case material may degrade or the coating may peel Clean with a soft cloth When particularly dirty dampen the cloth slightly with a neutral cleaning agent that has been diluted with water SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAC adapter Failure to observe the precautions listed here could WARNING result in serious or fatal injury to the user or those near the user Do not use with an AC supply voltage other than 230 V Otherwise fire electric shock or equip ment failure may result Do not use with any device other than the AP 12 Otherwise fire electric shock or equip ment failure may result Do not modify excessively bend twist pull or heat the AC power cable Otherwi
51. ork Press Next to start the search 6 Click the desired access point name you want to set up then click lt Next gt e The default IP address is 192 168 0 1 However once the AP 12 has been con nected to a LAN with a DHCP server a different IP address may be obtained Wi Select Access Point E Access point selection Please select the access point you want to connect to Press Next to continue The IP address of the AP 12 ap pears IP Address 192 168 0 1 lt Back e Cancel When no access point is found When the error dialog Cannot connect to the access point appears after approx 30 sec Cannot connect to the access point Check the connection between the AP 12 and the PC p 16 The network part may be different between the AP 12 and the PC in case the access point has been used with the fixed IP address Refer the Chapter 7 4 p 61 in such a case FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 7 When the PC cannot access the AP 12 due to a network address difference between them the following screen appears Enter the desired unique host address for the PC then click lt Next gt e When the PC can access the AP 12 the screen described in step 2 appears e The default IP address of the AP 12 is 192 168 0 1 e Enter a value other than 1 in the address box i Cannot connect to access point E Cannot connect to access point The setup program cannot conn
52. ou are about to install the manager for the Icom AP 12 5 Verify the directory in which you want to install to then click lt Next gt e Click lt gt and select the desired directory if necessary Icom AP 12 Manager Install Select destination directory Please select the directory you want to install the program to Destination C Program Files lcom A4P 12 Manager SE Drive File System Free space Total size ga cS FAT 1 1GB 1 5GB cp CA FAT 32 15 6GB 19 0GB Se ll We 11 12 2 OBTAINING AN IP ADDRESS FROM THE DHCP SERVER 2 2 Installing AP 12 Manager continued 6 When the dialog Create new directory appears click lt OK gt CO Click lt Install gt Icom AP 12 Manager Install Confirm copy Press the Install button to start the copy Please wait until the copy process finishes Copy status Click lt Finish gt e The installation is now completed Icom AP 12 Manager Install Installation complete Installation is complete Please select any options below and press the finish button to exit the setup program Options IV Add shortcut to program menu Add shortcut to startup menu TI Add shortcut to desktop T Start program Click lt Exit gt to close the main menu ICOM WIRELESS ACCESS POINT AP 12 Install Utility Easy Setting Wizard OBTAINING AN IP ADDRESS FROM THE DHCP SERVER 2 2 3 Starting AP 12 Man
53. outdoors Otherwise equipment failure may result Do not place on a slanted or unstable surface Otherwise the unit may tilt over or fall resulting in personal injury or equipment failure Avoid installing in humid dusty or poorly ventilated locations Otherwise equipment failure may result Do not use in locations exposed to direct sunlight close to heating or cooling ducts or otherareas subject to severe fluctuations in temperature Otherwise the unit may become deformed or discolored Also fire or equipment failure may result Be sure to connect the cables cor rectly as explained in this manual Do not use any other connection arrangement Otherwise equipment failure may result Avoid locations exposed to strong magnetic fields or static electricity and locations exposed to tempera tures or humidity levels that exceed the specifications listed in the manu al Otherwise equipment failure may result Do not use close to radios or televi sion sets Otherwise signal interference may occur Do not drop or the unit or subject it to strong physical shock Otherwise personal injury or equipment failure may result Do not stand sit or place heavy objects on the unit Do not pinch the unit Otherwise the unit may be damaged When thunder and or lightning occur nearby disconnect the AC adapter from the wall socket and do not use the unit Also discontinue such work as connecting cables disc
54. p 36 bridge mode B is not selectable Fragmentation Threshold Off LG IT Auto Rate Fallback Remote MAC Address or Preferred Bssid is displayed here according to the selected functional mode Cancel oly Select the wireless LAN functional mode default Access Point See Chapter 1 1 p 2 for details of each mode The following items appear when you select Bridge Mode A or B e Remote MAC Address Remote MAC Address appears when Bridge Mode A Peer to Peer is selected Enter the desired MAC address into the text box at right for communication Mode Remote Mac Address Bridge Mode A 00 00 00 00 00 00 e Preferred Bssid Preferred Bssid appears when Bridge Mode B Client Mode is selected Enter the desired AP 12 s MAC address prior to communication when two or more AP 12s operating in access point mode are available Mode Preferred Bssid k 00 00 00 00 00 00 AP 12 MANAGER 4 Hidden wireless terminals During Access Point mode communication as shown below wireless LAN termi nal A and C cannot communicate directly even when both terminal A and C can access AP 12 B In such a case terminal A is a Hidden wireless terminal for C and terminal C is a Hidden wireless terminal for A When terminal A is accessing AP 12 B for example to prevent the communi cation collision the request to send Rts signal received by
55. peecncd pp Mode Access Point b Jestore defaut Cancel Apply 1 lt Restore default gt 3 lt Cancel gt Restores all the contents of the Cancels the value or condition of all screen to the default settings contents registration in the screen The AP 12 searches the DHCP serv and closes the screen er and sets the IP address obtained lt Apply gt from the server Registers the value or condition of all 2 lt OK gt contents in the screen only The Registers the value or condition of all screen is kept open contents in the screen to the AP 12 and closes the screen 29 AP 12 MANAGER DEI This chapter describes for the details of AP 12 Manager See Chapter 1 p 1 or 2 p 9 for installing and starting details of AP 12 Manager according to the operating mode 4 1 AP 12 Manager screen descriptions ENEE ENEE EEN 32 MB SCN OS vse atios ce nac a Gy eta ten eat Kola ics veieene nine nueandetaeed 32 MIP CONNGQUIAUOM ich eects cote ce eee elle ete eae 36 ELE 37 E VV GD SOC E 38 EE EE DE 40 Release e WEE 41 0 1 0 9 k amen ani pane Cer en ee Se ee ns ee eee ee ee eee 42 A 2 The default Settings ege Eege RE ee ee 43 4 3 Uninstalling AP 12 Manager NEEN ENEE ENEE 44 4 AP 12 MANAGER 4 1 AP 12 Manager screen descriptions E Settings AP 12 Manager Show Station Options About Settings IF Configuration Wep Security Mac security MAC Addes
56. se the cable may be damaged and cause a fire electric shock or equip ment failure Do not place heavy objects on top of the DC output cable or allow the cable to be pinched Otherwise the cable may be damaged and cause a fire electric shock or equip ment failure Hold the adapter body when plugging in and unplugging the AC adapter Do not yank the cable Otherwise fire electric shock or equip ment failure may result Do not handle the AC adapter plug or other devices with wet hands Otherwise electric shock may result Do not use the AC adapter if the DC output cable is damaged or the plug does not fit securely into the recepta cle Otherwise fire electric shock equipment failure or data loss may result Consult with your dealer or the service staff at one of our sales offices regarding how to handle the problem or obtain a new AC adapter General Precautions The unit may malfunction if the connecting cables become disconnected or the connection is unstable while the unit is in operation Be sure all connectors are securely fastened and do not touch them while the unit is in operation Observe the instructions provided in the manuals included with the PC and other periph eral devices This device may cause signal interference when used in a domestic setting When inter ference occurs move this unit as far as possible away from the affected device The disks entitled Utility Software u
57. sory attachment E Leg pads fixing sheet attachment Use the leg pads on the bottom of Use the fixing sheets to secure the the AP 12 as below to place it ona AP 12 on a shelf flat surface Remove the protective paper before attaching the sheet E To avoid falling When mounting the AP 12 high ona shelf or the like secure it using a cable fastener or tie to prevent the AP 12 from accidental falling e ap 12 NOTE Do not tie and fix the DC a power cable and Ethernet cable ps with a metal binder such as a wire The cable may damaged and a short circuit may occur Fastener or tie purchase locally 1 BEFORE INSTALLATION 1 3 Accessory attachment continued E To avoid interference Do not detach the ferrite core from both the AC adapter and the Ethernet cable Otherwise interference may occur when you use these items without the ferrite core AC adapter Ethernet cable AC adapter supplied WS SE S N UZEE N To the AP 12 Ethernet cable supplied BEFORE INSTALLATION 1 1 4 Installation location The transmission range and speed may change according to the installation location Installing the AP 12 in wide open air with clear line of sight example a high place is recommended Approximate operating range at 11 Mbps speed is 30 m 98 ft for indoor operation E Examples of recommended installation On a desktop PC On a shelf E Exampl
58. t Next gt to apply the settings to the AP 12 i Settings confirmation EN Change settings confirmation Press Next to apply settings to the AP 12 or Cancel to abort setup 2 Click lt Finish gt amp Setup complete Ea Setup complete The setup is complete Press Finish to exit When the dialog Reboot now appears on the screen click lt Yes gt e When the PC can be connected to the AP 12 in step this dialog does not appear on the screen Ip settings complete K Ip configuration has been changed and computer must be rebooted Reboot now The PC reboots e After rebooting the original IP address remains when a tentative IP address is assigned in step FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 3 3 Installing AP 12 Manager This section describes the settings utility AP 12 Manager installation Procedure When installing into Windows XP or Windows 2000 environment log on as the admin istrator Quit all applications when Windows is d in eieiei ee FNS aE running 2 Insert the CD into the CD ROM drive wem L a The Auto Run function will be activated and the main menu will appear on the screen as at right Y f the main menu does not appear double click the AutoRun exe con Y tained in the CD 3 Click Install Utility 4 Click lt Next gt Easy Setting Wizard pee Le emm Exit Icom AP 12 Manager Install Icom AP 12 Manager Install Welcome Th
59. t the desired channel Set the channel at least four channels apart to avoid interference if another AP 12 s operating on an other channel s are within the transmission area p 35 e Functional mode Select Access Point AP 12 must be used for the access point when other AP 12s AP 12 1 and 2 in this case are used in Bridge Mode B SETTING EXAMPLE 5 5 4 Bridge mode C Multi site Set the AP 12 and the PC as in LAN terminal the network shown at right e ID address of the PC should already be set See Chapter 2 or 3 e See Chapter 4 p 31 for AP 12 Manager details e Follow the instruction manual of the printer server when con necting to the AP 12 Usually a crossover cable is used All AP 12s settings Set the following items in AP 12 Manager Settings screen pgs 33 34 e Channel Set the desired channel Set the channel at least four channels apart to avoid interference if another AP 12 s operating on an other channel s are within the transmission area p 35 e Functional mode Select Bridge Mode C Check the Auto Rate Fallback appears when communication is unstable 49 IP CONFIGURATION Eorna This chapter describes about changing the PC s IP address Changing of the PC s IP address is required when s
60. the area for the connected clients The DHCP client function is available to automatically obtain the network config uration such as the IP address This is not activated in Bridge mode B mode oper ation Data can be protected with high level security function such as 128 64 bit WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption and MAC address registration AP 12 uses a direct spread spectrum communication system which ensures sta bilized communication even under influence of noise and interference Z e QO am Z INTRODUCTION FCC INFORMATION AP l2 FE Tested to comply with FCC standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Icom Inc could void the user s authority to operate this Access Point Class B digital device users 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television receptio
61. tility for updating the firmware is specifically intend ed for this unit Do not use the disks with any other device ICOM Inc assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any trouble resulting from using the data files originally provided with this unit or the firmware update data files provided on our website in a device other than this unit or modifying or disassembling this unit Nor does ICOM Inc assume any responsibility whatsoever for any damages or lost profits resulting from opportunities for voice or signal communications being lost because of the failure malfunction poor condition damage or data loss of this unit or because of such external causes as power failure ICOM also dismisses all responsibility for demands made by a third party All copyrights associated with this manual and all intellectual property rights associated with the hardware and software of this product are held by ICOM Inc Unauthorised reproduction or transmission of this manual or any part hereof is prohibited The content of this manual the hardware and software associated with this product and the appearance of this product are all subject to change without notice xii o Z e D lt O OI ag A gt L D lt Se me Kok Ag ET g LZ Cf Ge d Kr e g a g AY Las Y Ne BEFORE INSTALLATION WEITEN This chapter describes what you should consider and prepare before installing the AP 12 1 1 Wireless f
62. ting to the broadband router connect the Ethernet cable from the AP 12 to the LAN port of the router Automatically assigned range 192 168 1 10 to 192 168 1 15 About DHCP server detection The AP 12 searches the DHCP server automatically to connect with a wired LAN in which the DHCP server exists in When no DHCP server is found within 30 sec approx from power ON the default IP address is used for the AP 12 The default IP address is 192 168 0 1 However when a DHCP server is found in the network the AP 12 use the IP address obtained from the server Once the AP 12 power is turned OFF then ON again the AP 12 starts searching for the DHCP server for 30 sec approx again 10 OBTAINING AN IP ADDRESS FROM THE DHCP SERVER 2 2 2 Installing AP 12 Manager When installing into a Windows XP or Windows 2000 environment log on as the administrator Quit all applications when Windows is running 2 Insert the CD into the CD ROM drive The Auto Run function will be activated ICOMMVIRELESS ACCESS FUINS Sra lt and the main menu will appear on the screen as at right S CN the main menu does not appear ee Leg Install Utility e _ Y double click the AutoRun exe con Ease Setting Wizard Y tained in the CD ie 3 Click Install Utility Exit 4 Click lt Next gt Icom AP 12 Manager Install Icom AP 12 Manager Install Welcome Thank you for choosing Icom Y
63. tool x address sothom of the device After 30 seconds approx from clicking lt Set IP gt click lt Close gt when the mes sage stating that the setting is completed appears e Do not turn the power OFF at this stage as the setting will be erased and return to the condition in step Access point IP address setup tool IP Address Dozen Oo 1 MAC Address address bnet mask must be the same as this computer OO OT PE Oe z address if the device has been powered up from more tha Please wait for a while Settings have been successfuly updated REFERENCES 9 Click lt Search gt Connect to Access Point x m Connection A IP ddress Wie Ee e eet E m Search results Name Mode Ver IP Address AP 12 Access Paint 1 416 169 254 O 1 Select the AP 12 then click lt Connect gt e AP 12 Manager Settings screen appears Connect to Access Point Ea Connection IP ddress Moe Ve Access Point 1 416 SES OD Click IP Configuration and set the AP 12 s IP address as desired 2 Click lt OK gt to register all the settings in the screen to the AP 12 AP 12 Manager EN Show Station Options About Settings IP Configuration Wep Security Mac security IP Address 172 25 0 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 PO 293 Gateway Automat
64. tting Conce zm 1 Show splash screen at startup 2 Animate icons 3 Set password 4 Mask user input Turns the splash screen ON and OFF The screen appears when starting up AP 12 Manager default Display Selects AP 12 Manager icon indicating type from flashing or non flashing The icon flashes when checked appears default Flash Turns the password function ON and OFF when start ing up AP 12 Manager The password setting screen is displayed when re start ing AP 12 Manager after setting to ON V appears Enter the desired password within 32 characters case sensitive Once the password is set password entry is neces sary for starting up AP 12 Manager default OFF Selects the entered key generator and WEP key indi cation type The entered characters are displayed with asterisks when this item is checked appears default OFF AP 12 MANAGER 4 4 2 The default settings The default settings of AP 12 Manager are shown below E Settings e Mac address The MAC address is described on the serial num ber seal The setting in this field cannot be changed AP 12 FCC The setting in this field cannot be changed 211 LG e RTS Threshold OFF e Fragmentation Threshold OFF e Rate 11 Mbps static e Function Mode Access Point E IP Configuration O Manual Settings Automatic selected e P Address 192 168 0
65. unctional modes NEEN 2 E ACCESS POI N une e EE 2 E Bridge mode A Peer to Peer ccccccece cece cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeegeeeanees 2 E Bridge mode B Client Mode 3 E Bridge mode C VIE 3 MADOU MAC Address EEN 3 1 2 Unit GOSCHIDUON egene EE e a a a EE SES 4 1 3 Accessory attachment E 5 E Leg pads fixing sheet attachment cece cess eeeeeeeeeeneeeneeanens 5 E TO Av Ol TAMING EEN 5 W To avoid interference EE 6 1 4 Installation location ogeeg ag eeeeg eege GER ee EE Eed gege 7 E Examples of recommended installation 7 E Examples of installation not recommended _ 7 W installation leede EE 7 1 5 About the Ethernet card Aeeeegebtge dog eege See Ge ge ege gege dee 8 MR tele EE 8 MM INOLGDOOK Gi EE 8 1 BEFORE INSTALLATION 1 1 Wireless functional modes The AP 12 has 4 wireless functional modes A functional mode can be selected with AP 12 Manager e The AP 12 obtains an IP address from the DHCP server automatically default e Bridge mode B does not support a DHCP client function e Connect the AP 12 to the PC directly p 16 then set the IP address when you use the fixed IP address in the existing wired LAN E Access point mode default The AP 12 in access point mode con nects the wireless LAN clients to the other wireless LAN clients or wired LAN To avoid communication speed slow down it is recommended to use up to 10 AP 12 s only during heavy traffic By connecting two or more AP 12 s to the
66. used in a domestic setting When interference occurs move this unit as far as possible away from the affected device The CD which comes with the AP 12 is for the AP 12 only Do not use it for any other devices Icom Inc is not responsible for any interference that arises by incorporating a con figuration file for the AP 12 or a firmware update data file which is available on our home page into any device other than the AP 12 Moreover Icom Inc is not responsible for any interference that arises by modifying or disassembling the AP 12 Furthermore Icom Inc is not responsible for any damages lost profits or third party s claim resulting from any missed communication or telephone call due to the AP 12 s fault error malfunction breakage data loss or any other external factor such as power failure All copyrights associated with this manual and all intellectual property rights asso ciated with the hardware and software of the AP 12 are held by Icom Inc Unauthorised reproduction or transmission of this manual or any part hereof is prohibited The content of this manual the hardware and software associated with the AP 12 and the appearance of the AP 12 are all subject to change without notice Notational Conventions The following notational conventions are used in this manual e The names of utilities menus windows tabs icons text boxes and check boxes are enclosed in square brackets e The
67. ut power e Current drain e Operating temperature range e Dimensions e Weight e Standard e Compliance es Communication method e Spreading system e Modulation e Frequency range e Available channels e Data transmission rate e Transmission range e Security e Transmission power e Reception sensitivity e Demodulation method e Antenna type Transmit 7 5 V DC 5 Negative grounding With supplied AC adapter is 90 to 132 V AC 400 mA typical Receive 350 mA typical 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F 100 0 W x30 5 H x70 0 D mm 3 e W x1 6 H x2 D in projections not included Approx 90 g 3 2 oz IEEE 802 11b FCC Part 15 Canada RSS 139 Simple system Direct spread spectrum communication system DPSK DQPSK 2400 to 2472 MHz 11 Max 11 Mbps Approx 30 m 98 4 ft indoor at 11 Mbps WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy MAC Media Access Control MAC Bridge Mode A and Bridge Mode B is not available 100 mW or less 76 dBm max frame error rate 8 Digital demodulation matched filter type Diversity antenna Built in non replace ment REFERENCES e LAN interface Ethernet plug Type RJ 45 Based on IEEE802 3 10BASE T e Transmission rate 10 Mpbs es User interface Status indicators Power Wired LAN Wireless LAN e System requirements PC AT compatible computer Windows XP Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows 98 or Windows 98 SE Th
68. wired LAN roaming is possible The roaming function switches to the most suitable access point automati cally when the wireless LAN client moves Set the channels at least four chan nels apart to avoid interference E Bridge mode A Peer to Peer Connects two wired LAN via the AP 12 Only AP 12 s whose MAC address is registered to one another can be accessed d Wireless LAN Ir client Wireless LAN client CH Channel Ethernet LAN i Access point switches KS when wireless LAN client is moved u moving gt Wireless LAN client CH Channel CH Channel d d e CH11 00 90 C7 27 00 02 E Bridge mode B Client Mode Connects wireless LAN terminal or the AP 12 2 connected LAN system via the AP 12 1 in access point mode Only the AP 12 works as the access point Register the desired AP 12 s MAC address prior to communication with AP 12 2 when two or more AP 12 s operating in access point mode are available E Bridge mode C Multi site Connects two or more wired LAN via the AP 12 It is not necessary to register the MAC address and communicate with other AP 12s easily To avoid communication speed slow down it is recommended to use up to 10 AP 12 s only during heavy traf fic E About a MAC address A MAC address is described on the serial number seal See the figure at right In bridge mode A you need to register your MAC

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