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1. TT________________ On the WiFi Manager N home page press the Automatic WILI cient connection WES Automatic WiFi client connection WPS button WiFi Manager N BMAAADOO Push Button Configuration method PBC is selected by default Click the p connection button Alternatively Select Personal Identification Number method PIN code Enter the PIN code of the WPS device you wish to connect Click the D connection button To find out the PIN code for your WPS device please refer to section 4 3 3 Connecting to a network with a PIN code in the user manual of your Hercules Wireless N USB Key or refer to the manual supplied by the manufacturer of your WPS device 28 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point You now have two minutes to connect your Hercules Wireless N USB Key or your device via WPS If the connection is not secure a WPA or WPA2 type security key depending on the client s capabilities is generated automatically For more information on connecting your device via WPS please refer to the PDF user manual of your Hercules Wireless N USB Key or to the manual supplied by the manufacturer of your WPS device 2 7 2 Connecting to a network in client mode Note by default your Hercules Wireless N Access Point is configured to master mode meaning that it will serve as the access point to which other WPS devices will be able to connect By switching to client mode you
2. 1 Click Start My Computer Network Tasks 2 Click My Network Places then click View workgroup computers Add a network place View network connections You directly access the list of computers in your workgroup Set up a home or small 3 Double click the computer that is sharing the folders you office network wish to access a View workgroup computers All shared folders appear 4 3 4 Windows XP Sharing a printer It is possible to put a printer on the network and share it with all computers in the house equipped with a WiFi adapter A To access a printer on the network the printer must be set up for sharing on the computer where it is connected and installed 62 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 On the computer connected to the printer wifi printer Properties General Sharing Ports Advanced Device Settings y o You can share this printer with other users on your network To Sa enable sharing for this printer click Share this printer Do not share this printer Share this printer Share name wifi printed Drivers If this printer is shared with users running different versions of Windows you may want to install additional drivers so that the users do not have to find the print driver when they connect to the shared printer Additional Drivers Hercules Wireless N Access Point 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes Rig
3. The network configuration you selected is not recommended because more than one computer connects directly to the Internet There is no reliable way to share files between computers while protecting your computer from Internet security threats Network Setup Wizard This network configuration is not recommended Microsoft recommends a network in which all computers connect to the Internet through a single computer or through 4 residential gateway This wizard will enable the Internet Connection Firewall ICF on this computer ICF will protect this computer from Internet security threats but it might also prevent this computer from sharing files with other computers on your network your current configuration see recommended network configurations in Help and Support Center Network Setup Wizard Your computer has multiple connections You have more than one connection on this computer The wizard can bridge these connections so that other computers using them can communicate The wizard needs to know which connections are for your network Determine the appropriate connections for me Recommended Let me choose the connections to my network Learn more about network bridging 9 If Hercules Wireless N Access Point 7 lf the window opposite appears select the Hercules Wireless network connection then click Next 8 When this warning screen appears ignore it by clicking Next If you are using
4. Click Next User Manual 9 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 Step 3 Installing QuickAccess The Assistant prompts you to install Hercules QuickAccess the quick connection utility to WiFi Manager N Click the Install QuickAccess button if you wish to install this utility A You must install QuickAccess in order to be able to configure your access point Your Access point s cables are now connected and it is ready to be configured Hercules QuickAccess is a utility allowing you to easily configure your Access point To launch installation and configure your Access point please click the button below WiFi ManagerN Anna aTnAa i Apparels connect s Fom ds Tom timer firere IP Aedrenne MAC Install QuickAccess tJ Connect the Ethernet cable 10 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Step 4 Network name SSID Steps 4 and 5 will allow you to configure your WiFi network Select the name of your WiFi network Click Next A If you already have a WiFi network we recommend that you keep the same network name as well as the same security settings In this way you will not have to reconfigure all of the computers connected to your old WiFi network X ii ir The name of your WiFi network allows you to recognize your network among all those you may be able to receive with your WiFi connection adapter The name of this network must not exceed 32 characters A If you a
5. Click the Enable MAC address filtering button Enable MAC address filtering Enable MAC address filtering a Tick the Enable MAC address filtering box 42 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point To add a WiFi computer or device webcam game console or other to the list If you are using this function for the first time ETE Ea Any new computer or device must be added spears manually alia Manually enter its MAC address in AAAAAAAAAAAA format without separators Click the Add button This address has been added to the list of WiFi computers and devices authorized to connect If you wish add a comment in the corresponding zone em Click the Modify button to validate your settings or Cancel to cancel the settings you have entered Remove MAC address comment x 00 0F 2D 44 55 99 Hercules A Once you have enabled the filtering by MAC address function only the computers and devices appearing in this list will be authorized to connect to your Hercules access point lf your friends visit you with their WiFi computer or device or if you wish to connect new WiFi devices don t forget to add their MAC address to the filtering list or else they will never be able to connect To remove a WiFi computer or device webcam game console or other from the list dd a ee ee In the Remove column click next to the x 00 0F 2D 44 55 99 Hercules i computers or devices you wish t
6. AICI BS function the animation below will show you the method to follow to easily connect using the button on your Access point Please refer to the user manual for your WiFi adapter to find out whether the adapter is compatible with WPS technology EE Router connection End of installation Installation of your Hercules Wireless N Access Point is almost complete Before learning about advanced functionalities and moving on to practical applications the screen shown above demonstrates how you can connect very easily using WPS Click Next to complete the installation User Manual 15 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 End of installation X Hercules Congratulations The installation is now complete You can now discover the Wireless Attitude A You should remember to disable the WiFi network broadcast by your modem router or box in order to avoid any possible interference For more information on this procedure please refer to your modem router s manual Connection via WPS A In order to avoid any interference you should now disable your modem router s WiFi network if your access point s WiFi network settings are the same as those of your modem router s WiFi network For more information on this procedure please refer to your modem router s manual For more information on connecting using WPS please refer to section 2 7 Connecting to a network with Wi Fi Protected Setup
7. This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body Copyright Guillemot Corporation S A 2008 All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part summarized transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic photocopying recording manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Guillemot Corporation S A Disclaimer Guillemot Corporation S A reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time and without notice The information provided by this document is believed to be accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed by Guillemot Corporation S A either for its use or for the infringement of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use This product may exist in a light or special version for PC integration or other purposes Certain functions
8. 1 Restarting your Hercules access DON sesvciiivsutsstetrecesteassieysdeuseipesbenteueaseseustuenteveayeis 44 3 6 2 Restoring your original settings scsccscececscesececececacacaracacacacacaracacacaracaracananarararacans 44 30 39 Updating MOWIE iae E ENE 45 4 WELCOME TO THE WIRELESS ATTITUDE Ml asssssssnsssnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 46 4 1 A few important points to bear in mind before getting started cseesssesseseeesesseeeeeeeeees 46 4 2 Computers running Windows Vista Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection 46 AD ds MADING SRANI rennara e A E E A E TA RER 46 4 2 2 Windows Vista Sharing public or personal folders cccesesesssesssesssssssssssssen 49 423 Computers running Windows Vista Accessing shared folders cstststeeseeestseeseeseeeeesseeeteteees 51 4 2 4 Windows Vista Sharing a piter ss eescsssssscssesssesessenessssesseseatenessesseseaeanenessesseseataneneesessenes 51 425 Computers running Windows Vista Accessing the shared printer s ceceesestsssesessseseesseeeeeeeees 54 4 2 6 Windows Vista Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure type network 55 4 3 Computers running Windows XP Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection 57 4 3 1 Windows XP Using the Network Setup Wizard in an Infrastructure network 57 432e Windows XAF Sharing Tolder asseoir 61 4 3 3 Windows XP Accessing
9. WY WEP E baitbesiie WEPI 8 Haxadetimal value Enter a key composed of 10 hexadecimal characters numbers from 0 9 and betters from A to F if you have selected WEP64 or 26 characters if you have selected WEP128 The WEF 64 lewel is the first level of security whereby single encryption is cared out on exchanged data Each network computer connected via WIFI must Use the same key to decode the transmission The security key is in 64 bit format it is therefore a hexadecimal key with exactly 10 characters The WEP 126 level is the second level of security whereby encryption is cared out on exchanged data Fach network computer connected via WiFi must use the same key to decode the transmission The secunty key is in 128 bet format it is therefore a hexadecimal key with exactly 26 characters WARNING If the WiFi quipment installed in your computers only Supports WEP 64 Security you Must elect the same secunity level for your router or ele your computers will not be able fo conmect hd it WP Pee Dee Enana peauy WEF S ourity MAT address iher Disabled Enter a key with 10 hexadecimal characters or a password with 5 alphanumeric characters for WEP 64 security or a key with 26 hexadecimal characters or a password with 13 alphanumeric characters for WEP 128 security A hexadecimal key is composed of numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F example A123BCD45E for a 64 bit key An alphanumeric character correspond
10. connection or network j PC WIFI Hercules Internet Manage network connections This computer Diagnose and repair Hercules Private network Customize Access Local only Connection Wireless Network Connection Hercules View status all Signal strength Good Disconnect ZB Sharing and Discovery Network discovery File sharing Public folder sharing Printer sharing See also Password protected sharing O O OOOO Internet Options Media sharing Windows Firewall Show me all the files and folders I am sharing Enabling file sharing In the Sharing and Discovery zone click the Off link or the button located opposite File sharing Select the Turn on file sharing radio button File sharing Off A When file sharing is on files and printers that you have shared from this computer can be amiihemobbe network Click Apply In the Windows Vista confirmation window click Continue Enabling public folder sharing Note A public folder is a folder which can be shared by other users of the same computer or of the same network User Manual 47 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 In the Sharing and Discovery zone click the Off link or the button located opposite Public folder sharing Select the Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open files radio button they will only be able to consult files or select Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open change a
11. date of purchase Should the product appear to be defective during the warranty period immediately contact Technical Support who will indicate the procedure to follow If the defect is confirmed the product must be returned to its place of purchase or any other location indicated by Technical Support Within the context of this warranty the consumer s defective product will at Technical Support s option be either repaired or replaced Where authorized by applicable law the full liability of Guillemot and its subsidiaries including for indirect damages is limited to the repair or replacement of the Hercules product The consumer s legal rights with respect to legislation applicable to the sale of consumer goods are not affected by this warranty This warranty shall not apply 1 if the product has been modified opened altered or has suffered damage as a result of inappropriate or abusive use negligence an accident normal wear or any other cause not related to a material defect or manufacturing flaw 2 in the event of failure to comply with the instructions provided by Technical Support 3 to software not published by Guillemot said software being subject to a specific warranty provided by its publisher User Manual 91 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION At the end of its working life this product should not be disposed of with standard household waste but rather dropp
12. new user in the drop down list 50 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 6 Select the Permission Level you wish to assign by clicking on the line for that user Reader authorization to view only Contributor authorization to view add and delete or Co owner authorization to view modify add and delete Click Share Be sure to note the path indicated which will allow for access to the shared folder on the network from another computer For example PC WIFI Users My documents Shared Pictures Folders Click Done The folder is now shared You can now display all shared folders and files on the computer or the shared files on the network by clicking the links in the Network and Sharing Center 4 2 3 Kisi g Windows Vista Accessing shared folders 1 In the file explorer accessible via Start Computer double click Network Home Category Weekgreup Meteor locati You access the list of the computers le sei E A row on the same network Use the path Music j En indicated by Windows when setting up Mion a 2 sharing for example PC mn WIFI Users My documents Shared E ec wirs Pictures Folders Pubis F Es 2 Double click the computer sharing 8 PCHOME the folders you wish to access mr AIFI 3 If a password has been defined a aay enter your user name and your password All shared folders appear Depending on your authorization level you can disp
13. not managed to connect to the WiFi Manager N interface via QuickAccess Press the Reset button for 10 seconds using an object with a pointed tip Release the button then wait Your access point will load its original settings and then restart If you have not managed to connect to the Internet your computer s settings may not be properly configured The instructions below will help you to resolve this problem Note the access paths mentioned below may vary slightly if you have modified the default display configuration in Windows XP or Vista meaning the Start menu properties and Control Panel display Windows XP or Vista 1 Click Start Control Panel Double click Network Connections 2 In the LAN or High Speed Internet section right click the LAN or High Speed Internet ocal 4rea Connection Suit ale i Disable a icon corresponding to your wireless network connection or Status to the network Bridge if you have created one and select initial Properties ii lca 3 In the General tab of the Wireless Network Connection Create Shortcut Properties window scroll down the list and select and highlight the Internet Protocol TCP IP entry Rename User Manual 33 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 Tiers EAA SANA i ais 4 Click Properties select Obtain an IP address Genera adverced automatically and Obtain DNS server address a automatically Leeg a j 5 Click OK to close the windows t
14. of local area network computers with respect to the Internet OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Radio transmission technique providing very high transfer speeds widespread within DSL technology in the wireless terrestrial distribution of television signals and adopted for the high speed 802 11 wireless communication standard PPPoA Point to Point Protocol over ATM Protocol allowing for connection to the Internet of computers linked over an ATM network while still identifying the user 88 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet Protocol allowing for connection to the Internet of computers linked over an Ethernet network via a high speed modem Static IP Permanent IP address assigned to a computer by the access provider Subnet mask Part of an IP address indicating the class of the network used class C type 255 255 255 0 for a local area network TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol The WPA standard uses the TKIP protocol which consists of regenerating new keys for each data packet whereas WEP uses a system based on a fixed key UPnP Universal Plug n Play Protocol allowing for the connection to one another of many computers and peripherals available on a network WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Security protocol for wireless networks using encryption based on a 64 bit 128 bit or 256 bit fixed key used only once at the start of th
15. shared OIMCLS c csseceteseseteteeseeseseseseseseseeesesesesceeststststststeteeatees 62 434 Windows XP Sharing a PHINIOD tien sexcacavessencoveehareiseieel canes a 62 4 3 5 Windows XP Modifying a workgroup NaMe ssssssssssseesrsrresresresresrenrenresrenrenrsrenresnes 64 4 3 6 _ Windows XP Manually enabling or disabling your adapter s WiFi connection advanced Uger e OO ca a tie aS it Gd iE i eae aa 65 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 4 4 Computers running Windows 2000 Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection 65 4 4 1 Creating a workgroup in Windows 2000 ccseecseesesesesteteseseeseesesieaesteteseeeieeeeeeneenen 65 4 4 2 Windows 2000 Sharing folders sdecrstels sent huseis sieakatasesteati eet aatatassduneissesetadua saiuedesbentasedes 66 443 Windows 2000 Accessing shared folderS ss ssssssssnseesiesrerrerrerrerrenrenrerrenrenrenrenrenrnnrenrenens 66 4 4 4 Windows 2000 Sharing NNT iscsi ices ra earl aries adden haa Nea 67 4 4 5 Windows 2000 Modifying a workgroup NaMe ss sssssssseesesrresrsresresresresresresrerrenrenrenrene 68 4 4 6 _ Windows 2000 Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure network 70 4 4 7 _ Windows 2000 Manually enabling or disabling your adapter s WiFi connection advanced USCIS ii a eaaa dadanan sisted aconas O R T 71 4 5 Computers running Windows Me Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection
16. the simultaneous transit of a phone call via the Internet watching a video surfing the Internet and a download the WMM function will hold off on the download surfing the Internet and the video The objective is to guarantee optimal comfort of use for the main task at hand You can freely enable or disable this option Be aware however that if you disable this option bandwidth will be split up between all current tasks without order of priority which can be detrimental to your comfort of use for example untimely disruptions in your phone calls via the Internet or your videos or a slowdown in terms of your downloads The WMM function is only compatible with other WMM devices In the General settings window click the Your D ATT WiFi connection settings button Enable the WWMM function af By default the WMM function is enabled Un tick this box to disable the function User Manual 85 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 5 4 Product information HWNAP 300 WiFi Manager N allows you to view all of the information relating to the functioning of your Hercules access point To consult product information Product information WiFi Manager Bo eS Si a Prani m er Fake ae J Sere aera he werden iTi Huhia l Las poemi _ in GOP erem iA Ehmed f doen Paia DP hirs 2S fubet rash TARMI e ea ecs l 86 94 User Manual vere E M A O On the home page c
17. through a residential gateway View an example Learn more about home or small office network configurations 58 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 The window opposite may appear if The Wizard found disconnected network hardware 3 If your Hercules Wireless Adapter wireless network connection is not displayed in the list tick the Ignore disconnected network hardware box then click Next Otherwise exit the Wizard by clicking Cancel and establish the connection from your network device to your access point if you use a Hercules Wireless G PCI USB or PCMCIA adapter please refer to the The WiFi Station utility chapter of your User Manual The window opposite may appear if The Wizard found a shared Internet connection on the computer 4 Select No let me choose another way to connect to the Internet then click Next 5 In the Select a connection method window select the Other option 6 In the following window select This computer connects to the Internet directly or through a network hub then click Next HWNAP 300 Network Setup Wizard Select your Internet connection Select your Internet connection from the following list Connections Y Wireless Network Connection 2 2D1211 IEEE 802 11b g USB Adapter D g wireless Network Connection Hercules Wireless G ek Local Area Connection D Link DFE 530TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter rev A Learn more about how to determine your Internet connection
18. to terminate this license in the event of failure to comply with any of the terms or conditions laid out in the present Agreement On termination all copies of the Software shall immediately be returned to Guillemot Corporation S A the purchaser remaining liable for any and all resulting damages License 1 The license is granted to the original purchaser only Guillemot Corporation S A retains all title to and ownership of the Software and reserves all rights not expressly granted The licensee is not permitted to sub license or lease any of the rights that are hereby granted Transfer of the license is permitted provided that the transferor does not retain any part or copy of the Software and the transferee accepts to be bound by the terms and conditions of the present Agreement 2 The licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at any time The machine readable portion of the Software may be transferred to another computer provided it is previously erased from the first machine and there is no possibility that the Software can be used on more than one machine at any one time 3 The licensee acknowledges the copyright protection belonging to Guillemot Corporation S A The copyright notice must not be removed from the Software nor from any copy thereof nor from any documentation written or electronic accompanying the Software 4 The licensee is granted the right to make one back up copy of the machine readable portion of the Sof
19. workgroup name It may happen that you need to change the name of your workgroup advanced users only To do so proceed as follows 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click Network 21x Network Configuration Identification Access Control 2 Select the Identification tab S on ere Pees pe sane I A 3 In the Computer name zone enter a name aoe Raa sufficiently distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of computers for the workgroup my Computer name wifi computer computer wifi computer or julie for example workgroup HOME SSC 4 In the Workgroup zone enter a name for the group HOME OFFICE or HERCULES for example Computer My WiFi computer Beschiobior My WiFi computer The workgroup name must be identical be sure to respect the case of letters for all computers you wish to link together in a network 5 Click OK A Windows message indicates that the task has been carried out successfully and that you must restart the computer 6 Repeat this procedure for each computer 4 5 6 Windows Me Manually enabling or disabling your adapter s WiFi connection advanced users You can manually enable or disable your adapter s WiFi connection for a variety of reasons to temporarily avoid connecting to networks save battery power etc To manually enable or disable your adapter s WiFi connection in Windows Me Access the Device Manager Select your Hercules Wireless G
20. 0 DoC eng_Hercules_HWNAP 300 pdf CE 0470 Hercules is a division of Guillemot Corporation EUROPEAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Directive 1999 5 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity After assessment the equipment has been found to comply with the following standards EN 300 328 radio EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 17 electromagnetic compatibility and EN 60950 safety This equipment may be used in all European Union countries and in all countries applying Directive 1999 5 EC without restriction with the exception of the following countries FRANCE When this equipment is used outdoors output power is limited to within the frequency bands listed below For more information consult the ART website www art telecom fr Frequency band MHz Power EIRP Indoor no restrictions 2400 2483 5 100mW 20dBm cn cm 2454 2483 5 10mW 10dBm Operation of this equipment in a residential environment may give rise to radio interference if so it is incumbent upon the user to rectify the situation ITALY This device complies with the National Radio Interface and the requirements of the Frequency Allocation Table Use of this wireless product outside of the boundaries of the owner s property requires a general authorization For more information consult the website www comunicazioni
21. 4 Windows Me Sharing a printer It is possible to put a printer on the network and share it with all computers in the house equipped with a WiFi adapter A To access a printer on the network the printer must be set up for sharing on the computer where it is connected and installed On the computer connected to the printer 1 Click Start Settings Printers Home printer Properties 2x Graphics Fonts DeviceOptions PostScript 2 Right click the printer and select Sharing General Detail Sharing P eee aoe 3 In the Sharing tab select the Shared As radio button and Berane enter a name for your printer m Shared As _ __ Give the printer a name that is unique and sufficiently distinctive making it easy to recognize printer or wifi printer Comment home printer for example Password 4 Click Apply then OK 74 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 RA ES File and Print Sharing I want to be able to give others access to my files M want to be able to allow others to print to my printeris Cancel Hercules Wireless N Access Point A If the Sharing tab does not appear you must enable file Click Start Settings Control sharing Panel Double click Network In the Network window click the File and Print Sharing button Tick the want to be able to allow others to print to my printer s box Windows may prompt you to restart your computer On the computers tha
22. 7 2 to 144 44Mbits s for 20MHz and from 15 to 300Mbits s for 40MHz DSSS CCK frequency range and OFDM modulation from 2 412GHz to 2 484GHz 13 channels Compatible with the following security protocols WEP with 64 and 128 bit key length WPA PSK with TKIP or AES encryption 802 11i security protocol WPA2 with TKIP and AES encryption 802 11i security protocol Filtering by MAC address WMM mode support Wi Fi MultiMedia WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup LAN mode support 802 11n wireless access point RF specification frequency band 2 4GHz 2 484GHz User Manual 3 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 Maximum transmission power 100mW 2 removable adjustable 2dBi antennas 1 RJ 45 connector for a Fast Ethernet 10 100Mbps connection Auto MDIX support automatic detection of crossed cabling Conforms to the IEEE 802 3u specification IEEE 802 3x flow control support in Full Duplex mode External DC power supply Input 200 240V 50 60 Hz output 9V DC 1 A Oza Cum Blue LEDs on front face Software update via Ethernet port 1 3 Minimum system requirements To access configuration settings 7 Intel Pentium III AMD Athlon AMD K6 64MB RAM Ethernet 10 100 RJ45 network card CD ROM drive Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Vista To access the Internet Active Internet line Internet Explorer 6 0 Netscape Navigator 4 7 or Mozilla Firefox 1 0 or higher 7 ADSL Ethernet modem cable mode
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24. 8 SE Manually enabling or disabling your adapter s WiFi connection advanced users You can manually enable or disable your adapter s WiFi connection for a variety of reasons to temporarily avoid connecting to networks save battery power etc To manually enable or disable your Hercules Wireless G adapter s WiFi connection in Windows 98 SE Access the Device Manager Select your Hercules Wireless G adapter in the list of network adapters Right click your adapter and select Properties To enable your adapter select Enable To disable it select the Disable option For more information on manually enabling or disabling the adapter in Windows 98 SE please refer to the Windows online help utility User Manual 81 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 5 WIFI MANAGER N FOR ADVANCED USERS WiFi Manager N has been designed to respond to the needs of the widest cross section of the public Thus after having explained the most useful functionalities in the previous chapters we dedicate this chapter to users who wish to take advantage of the subtleties of WiFi and explore their access point s more advanced functionalities But be careful Modifying certain settings may have a negative impact on the proper functioning of your network and therefore on your access point You should bear in mind however that nothing is irreversible and that you can always return to the original configuration or reload a personaliz
25. Change desktop background Customize colors Adjust screen resolution Clock Language and Region Change keyboards or other input methods Ease of Access Let Windows suggest settings Optimize visual display Additional Options The list of installed printers is displayed 3 Right click the printer and select the Sharing HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 4 In the Printer Properties window click the Change sharing options button 5 In the Windows Vista confirmation window click 7 lf you share this printer only users on your network with a Continue usemame and password for this computer can print to it The these settings use the Network and Sharing Center Change sharing options Share this printer Share name Render print jobs on client computers Drivers If this printer is shared with users running different versions of Windows you may want to install additional drivers so that the users do not have to find the print driver when they connect to the shared printer Additional Drivers 6 Tick the Share this printer box 7 Select the name of the printer which will be Shaing Ports Advanced _ displayed on the network under Share name if you share this printer only users on your network with a 8 Click Apply then OK usemame and password for this computer can print to it The printer will not be available when the computer sleeps To change these settings use the Netw
26. ERCULES crea for example The workgroup name must be identical be sure to respect the case of letters for all computers you wish to link together in a network 9 Click Next ew 10 you wish you can enable sharing for the My Voucher dren cntcaneda when snctatane DF Documents folder by ticking the My Documents folder See ae a ear and folders in it box In this case the Wizard will Bagama rbag iaa the chech ga For nrg nenunce aces don t rand Bor mbar prompt you to enter a password 11 If you wish you can enable sharing of your printer by selecting it in the list 12 Click Next 72 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Home Hoien Geh dik Home Mobwuthung tiup dah orabisa pou be wee Hima Mbt or Widen SG and Weider 56 compte You can crete a Setup dak for other computer on pour home mebrenth hai sre nrag ainis ill and aie 6 Tour home reisk mag not sor Comectiy until pya have Completed the Foma Neheoring vara of PA AE Cle peu rai bs onsets 5 Hees haham m Sug deck fe ei ciate a Mots rg Sat dak T Mp dena crete a Home Hleterdcing Setup dek Completing the Hore Metworkirg wizard The Homes Histerodung esardi i newy bo mahe sarge changea pa peed Hi pou ceahed or ned a Hore Heiaripg wra bane deh hirt he doll bora Bho Beppe there i pou reed heip ung yu home raiak pes taira ble Heip ered Suppo Cik si chk Hep ckt homs Mebran and then chok Uing Homes Kebal Ta chops fhi wmd click frah Uf
27. HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point CONTENTS Click a title in this table of contents to access the corresponding section 1 YOUR HERCULES WIRELESS N ACCESS POINT ccsssssssssssssssssssssssssseeseessessseseneneneneneonaneneneneaes 3 Ted ROCOMIMENGAMOMS saan A AERA 3 Eee SPee ONE i e A A 3 1 3 Minimum system requirements c cccessssssssssesssessesssessssssessssssessescsesassesesassesacseeesaseusesavesesaees 4 TAs BOLGE Seana EE T E TE E E 4 To EONCACE OVET VIE W sy pec asvenanucatenasuetuoresnntoussacevncsss rota d tan yesaiesaucises issicmtctuianned ta aiesit daanaae tnaieteauaiae 5 1 6 Connectivity OV ST VICW ooiscncs ce cencs scceccenabecenectncas nets tse accaenses cenaniaeinunsadeacsneauatad aenaeudehadsousniedonsastien 5 2 INSTALLING YOUR HERCULES WIRELESS N ACCESS POINT sssssssssssnssnnsnnnunnunnnunnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnans 6 2 1 How to position your Hercules Wireless N Access Point ceccccssssesssesessssssessssseessseersseereas 6 2 2 Launching the Hercules Wireless N Access Point installation Assistant 7 2 3 Installing Hercules Wireless N Access Point only cccssesesescsssesssessessecssseseeeeesscesaseseeeereeceees 8 2 4 Installing the Hercules pack Hercules Wireless N Access Point Wireless N USB Key 17 2 5 Installing the Wireless N USB key Only ccccccsssssesssssessscsescscscscssscscscscscscscscecscececetecececesesenssasess 27 2 0 Exploring he CHROM reaa or eere a edea M
28. Internet Infrastructure mode Communication mode consisting of grouping together several computers equipped with WiFi in a network via a wireless access point such as the Hercules ADSL router IP address Unique computer address assigned by the modem router Each computer has its own IP address allowing it to be identified within the network LEAP Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol Security protocol developed by the company Cisco for the world of Windows The format used is identifier password MAC address Message Authentication Code Unique address created by the builder of the client adapter or access point serving to identify this element within a network MIMO technology Multiple In Multiple Out Technology used in the 802 11n standard allowing for the WiFi signal to be shared over several antennas with a corresponding increase in terms of signal range and transfer speeds Transmission can take place on one channel in the 20MHz frequency band for theoretical maximum transfer speeds of 144 44Mbits s or two channels simultaneously for theoretical maximum transfer speeds of 300Mbits s with 40MHz bandwidth In both cases the WiFi signal s coverage and range are the same The choice of one mode or the other 20 or 40MHz depends solely on the transmitter used The Hercules Wireless N key will automatically adapt to the signal received NAT Network Address Translation Technique allowing for the masking of IP addresses
29. Internet browsing priority 3 and then lastly come background applications such as printing jobs or downloads priority 4 WiFi Router Device installed at the heart of a WiFi network allowing for the connection of several computers equipped with WiFi adapters for the exchange of data WiFi Station N Utility developed by Hercules to define verify and configure all connection and security settings regarding your WiFi installation WLAN Wireless Local Area Network Wireless local area network generally employing the 802 11b g or n standards Workgroup Group of computers with which you wish to communicate or share resources such as folders a printer or an Internet connection To be part of a workgroup computers must have the same group name WPA WiFi Protected Access Wireless network security standard put in place by manufacturers employing a data encryption algorithm relying on dynamic key management which was lacking in WEP the difference being that once communication is established the key changes randomly for enhanced security User Manual 89 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 WPA2 WiFi Protected Access 2 Security standard for wireless networks based on the WPA standard which adds support for the TKIP or AES encryption algorithm for heightened security WPA PSK WiFi Protected Access Pre Shared Key Latest generation heightened security protocol specially designed for use in environments such as a
30. Key or another WPS device In client mode it is the WPS device your Hercules Wireless N Key or another WPS device which connects to the master your Hercules Wireless N Access Point Note The procedure detailed hereafter describes connecting your Hercules Wireless N Access Point with the Hercules Wireless N USB Key however you can also connect other WPS devices Should you wish to do so please refer to your WPS device s user manual A In order to enjoy using a simplified connection thanks to the WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup functionality devices which will be connecting to your Access Point must be WPS compatible and certified User Manual 27 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 2 7 1 Connecting to a network in master mode Note by default your Hercules Wireless N Access Point is configured to master mode meaning that it will serve as the access point to which other WPS devices will be able to connect 1st option use the WPS button located on the Access Point On your WiFi access point press the WPS button located on the side of the access point You now have two minutes to connect your Hercules Wireless N USB Key to the access point You will not have to repeat this step the next time you connect Press the WPS button located on the side of the Hercules Wireless N Key or the WPS button on a WPS compatible device a ka ere 2nd option use the WPS button accessible in WiFi Manager N
31. P HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Level of security selected by the Password with a minimum of TKIP or AES access point depending on the 8 alphanumeric maximum level of security supported characters by the devices on the network An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number 0 9 or to a letter a z or A Z A You must not select a level of security in WiFi Manager N more advanced than that supported by your computers or other WiFi devices For example if your computers or other devices only support the WEAK WEP 64 or MEDIUM WEP 128 levels you should not select the HIGH WPA PSK or VERY HIGH WPA2 level If you have used the WPS function to connect a WPA or WPA2 type security key has automatically been generated To secure your WiFi network Security NO WIFI SECURITY Select your level of security MEDIUM WEP 128 ee Disabled HIGH WPA or VERY HIGH WPA2 Your wireless network is not protected We recommend that you secure it now by clicking YES in order to prevent malicious users from using your Internet connection User Manual 39 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point If you select the VERY HIGH WPA2 security type WiFi Security WRASSE secum Aixeadtamneawalue Enter akey composed of 64 hexadecimal characters numbers from O 9 and letters from A to Fy WRAL ig the most recent and highest level of security Fandor encryption ff very robust One pass
32. Period 100 82 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Data rate Auto N Data rate Auto Channel bandwidth Auto 20 40MHz 20MHz Preamble type Long preamble Short preamble Broadcast ESSID Enabled Disabled CTS protect Auto Always None Hercules Wireless N Access Point The Data Rate corresponds to the speed at which data packets are transferred both being sent and received It is set to Auto by default but can be adjusted from 1Mbps min to 54Mbps max The N Data Rate is specific to the transfer of data in the 802 11n standard The values vary from MCSO to MCS15 Select the channel bandwidth Select bandwidth of 20MHz on one channel to limit interference or define a higher bandwidth 40MHz two channels for transmission of your data in total comfort The Preamble type defines the size of WiFi packets A Short preamble optimizes transfer rates at the expense of WiFi coverage A Long preamble selected by default favors WiFi coverage by way of longer latency times If you do not wish for your network to broadcast its name select the Disabled radio button If the SSID is hidden the name of the network will not be displayed during detection by a WiFi client the Network name SSID is empty in Hercules WiFi Station N for example Be sure to remember this name as you will need it to connect your WiFi devices CTS Clear To Send protection guarantees the connec
33. S to confirm restoration of the original settings 44 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point You can also use the Reset button located on the access point Press the Reset button for 10 seconds using an object with a pointed tip Release the button then wait Your access point will load its original settings and then restart 3 6 3 Updating firmware If you wish to take advantage of new functionalities or improved functionalities for your Hercules access point we recommend that you regularly visit the www hercules com website to check whether any firmware updates are available We strongly recommend that you carry out firmware updates while connected by the Ethernet cable and not via WiFi A During the update all settings that you have previously modified WiFi security key will be lost If a firmware update is available On the www hercules com website click the Support FAQ link Follow the on screen instructions provided Then On the WiFi Manager N homepage click the Toolbox button e A Click the Browse button Select your firmware file then click Open Click Update to import the data Your Hercules access point will now use this new firmware version Toolbox User Manual 45 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 4 WELCOME TO THE WIRELESS ATTITUDE Now that you have mastered the main functionalities of WiFi Manage
34. To learn about all of your product s advanced functionalities please refer to section 3 WiFi Manager N the versatile utility To learn about practical applications for your WiFi devices please refer to section 4 Welcome to the Wireless Attitude 16 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 2 4 Installing the Hercules pack Hercules Wireless N Access Point Wireless N USB Key Click Hercules Access point and WiFi USB Key pack The Assistant will successively launch installation of your access point and your Key as well as of the associated software WiFi Manager N for the Hercules Wireless N Access Point and WiFi Station N for the Hercules Wireless N USB Key specifically developed by Hercules to set verify and configure all connection and security settings for Hercules Wireless N series devices For more information regarding WiFi Manager N please refer to section 3 WiFi Manager N the versatile utility For more information regarding WiFi Station N please refer to the PDF manual for your Hercules Wireless N USB Key Step 1 Connecting the power supply Connect the Hercules access point s power adapter to the power plug and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet X Ho Connect the power cable to your Access point and plug it into an electrical CU in outlet Home page Connect the Ethernet cable The power LED and the WiFi LED lig
35. WiFi adapter If your computer or WiFi adapter does not support the selected security level you will not be able to connect to the network Security type of your WiFi network WPAMIPA2 Security level which adapts automatically to the level offered by your adapter WPA high level WPA2 very high level O t WiFi settings Security key User Manual 21 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 Step 6 Choosing the security key Choose the security key if you have selected a level of security in the previous step Click Next X Ba oe The security key will then allow you to connect to your WiFi network We recommend that you make a note of this key which you will be prompted to enter for any new WiFi computer or device you wish to connect WiFi security key Enter a password composed of 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters tJ uJ Security type Router connection 22 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Step 7 Installing WiFi Station N Click Install WiFi Station N The WIFi Station N installation Assistant then starts up to launch installation of your Hercules Wireless N USB Key Follow the on screen instructions For more information on installing WiFi Station N please refer to the PDF manual for your Hercules Wireless N USB Key This step will allow you to install the WiFi Key included with your Access point In order to make your key functional we recommend
36. able to allow others to print to my printer s oros Hercules Wireless N Access Point 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click Network 2 In the Network window click the File and Print Sharing button 3 Tick the want to be able to allow others to print to my printer s box Windows prompts you to restart your computer On the computers that will use the shared printer r Hiper i thas pies Miata bo pour ciega Iii m deei stleched lo yia computer kah Local aoe Pres IF iit attached to another computer chok Hatvik D OCN pander G oes Browse for Printer 21x Select the network printer that you want to add Note Printers are usually attached to computers Network Neighborhood E Entire Network Wifi computer Rei one Cancel ha piu word yoo Winders iaaii progenies ba uri Hee panier ag the deed prr C ym Hs E e nets Coreet_ 1 Click Start Settings Printers Double click the Add Printer icon 2 The Add Printer Wizard is launched Click Next Select the Network printer option then click Next Click Browse to locate the shared printer e 5 In the list displayed double click the computer connected to the printer 6 Select the shared printer then click OK 7 Click Next 8 If you wish set the shared printer as the default printer then click Next 9 Click Finish to close the Wizard You can now use the network pri
37. adapter in the list of network adapters Right click your adapter and select Properties To enable your adapter select Enable To disable it select the Disable option For more information on manually enabling or disabling the adapter in Windows Me please refer to the Windows online help utility 76 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 4 6 Computers running Windows 98 SE Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection To create a network of computers share data a printer or an ADSL connection in Windows 98 SE it is preferable that the computers belong to the same workgroup 4 6 1 Windows 98 SE Creating a workgroup 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click Network 2 Select the Identification tab Configuration Identification Access Control er ete ius 7 Computer onthe network Please ypeanametartis 3 In the Computer name zone enter a name sufficiently Lee distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of computers for the workgroup my computer wifi Computer name wif compute computer or julie for example Workgroup HOME SS 4 In the Workgroup zone enter a name for the group HOME OFFICE or HERCULES for example Computer My WiFi computer Deen My WiFi computer The workgroup name must be identical be sure to respect the case of letters for all computers you wish to link together in a network 5 Click OK Windows prompts you to restart your
38. and Support Center Using the Shared Documents folder Sharing files and folders To see other computers on your network click Start and then click My Network Places To close this wizard click Finish A The procedures described in this chapter are specific to Windows XP For all other questions related to sharing folders a printer or an Internet connection or on using Windows please refer to the Windows online help utility 4 3 2 Windows XP Sharing folders After having configured all of your computers using the Network Setup Wizard you can now share data located on different disk drives as long as the user has authorized access PIR 1 Select the folder you wish to share without opening it General Sharing A Local sharing and security i i iy Music Ve To share this folder with other users of this computer f i Systm ei T 43 only drag it to the Shared Documents folder To make this folder and its subfolders private so that only you have access select the following check box My Music Properties Right click the folder Select Sharing and Security Network sharing and security d a E A En aaa 3 In the Network sharing and security section of the ote thi ter select the first SS andypeashaename T aan Sharing tab tick the Share this folder on the network Share this folder on the network box Share name My Music 4 On the Share name line enter the folder name as it will be dis
39. and set the authorization level as indicated in the following procedure User Manual 49 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Folders 4 WD Desktop gt 4 B Pc weri E Contacts D P Desktop IF Documents P Downloads D E Favorites I Links R Music Pictu l Saved PR D P Searc Explore 1B vided T A b Pue Search a jE Compu gt ell Flopp Share gt Bh Local S Addto archive gt cq Local Add to Pictures rar gt Eq Local S Compress and email gt cq Local S Compress to Pictures rar and email gt 8 DVD Restore previous versions gt Send To gt amp Networ gt Contro Cut n Recycly Copy 9 Delete 3 Rename New Properties Choose people to share with HWNAP 300 1 Select the folder that you wish to share without opening it Here your Pictures folder 2 Right click the folder Select Share People must have a user account and password for this computer to access files you have shared To change this setting use the Network and Sharing Center Everyone All users in this list Create a new user Tell me about different ways to share in Windows 3 Inthe File Sharing window select the user s who will be able to access this folder then click Add Note You can provide access to all users with no restrictions Everyone option or select specific users previously created on your PC You can also create new users by clicking Create a
40. apter User Manual 35 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 3 Click Properties and select Obtain an IP TCP IP Properties 21x f address automatically in the IP Address tab Bindings Advanced NetBIOS DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address 4 Click OK to close the windows then exit the Control Panel n IP 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 modem router will now be able to assign an the space below IP address to your computer z Dr oa nenbeopeesensesissseceuastu i An IP address iS a unique address assigned by AE the modem router to the computer Each Pate S S computer has its own identity via its IP address allowing it to be identified within the network e 3 5 Mastering your WiFi network at your fingertips In this chapter you will learn how to personalize your WiFi network and secure it against unwelcome intrusion attempts A Configuration of your network is carried out via the Ethernet cable connecting your access point to your computer Once you have finished you can disconnect this cable and explore all the subtleties of WiFi described in chapter 4 Welcome to the Wireless Attitude 3 5 1 Personalizing your WiFi network When the wireless access point your Hercules access point s WiFi fu
41. as it will be displayed on the network 12 characters maximum You can also limit access to the folder by selecting the type of access and a password A If the Sharing tab does not appear you must enable file sharing User Manual 73 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 File and Print Sharing 21x 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click SEER erate EEEE ESETE Network sedsessesnenasensenscusscccesonssessnseisaseasstanseussapeneneeseusensasesaseeansssausnansasseneunscesresartcsesese 2 In the Network window click the File and Print Sharing button T want to be able to allow others to print to my printers 3 Tick the want to be able to give others access to _ Cancel my files box Windows may prompt you to insert the installation CD ROM 4 5 3 Windows Me Accessing shared folders To easily access folders set up for sharing by several computers it is preferable that the computers belong to the same workgroup In Windows Me the workgroup name has been defined using the Home Networking Wizard ae Tr 3 1 Click Start Programs Windows Explorer nas an 2 Double click Network Neighborhood and expand it E Internet Explorer SE E Network Neighborhood a Entire Network Eley Home 3 Double click the computer that is sharing the folders you wish to access All shared folders appear You access the list of the computers in your workgroup Bg Wii computer 4 5
42. at the computers belong to the same workgroup However if you wish to share between Windows Vista and an earlier operating system make sure to define the same workgroup on all computers For information on how to create a workgroup please refer to the manual of your Hercules product Note The access paths described hereafter may vary slightly if you have modified the default display in Windows Vista that is to say the Start menu properties and the Control Panel display You have connected your computer to a private network as opposed to a public network Therefore the discovery options namely the ability to view outside devices and computers and to be seen by other networks are enabled but sharing options are not You must therefore enable them manually before you can share your folders your Internet connection or your printer 4 2 1 Enabling sharing Before setting up sharing for your folders your printer or your Internet connection you must enable sharing in the Network and Sharing Center Smite wee ina 46 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Note To open the Network and Sharing Center click the network icon in the Windows taskbar then the Network and Sharing Center link ee x gt Control Panel gt Network and Sharing Center X Search Tasks Network and Sharing Center View computers and devices E View full map Connect to a network Manage wireless networks A ES se ww Set up a
43. ay prompt you to insert the installation CD ROM and restart the computer 4 6 3 Windows 98 SE Accessing shared folders 1 Click Start Programs Windows Explorer ey My Documents 2 Double click Network Neighborhood and expand it ee Internet Explorer Egg Network Neighborhood You access the list of the computers in your workgroup El Entire Network E E A Home 3 Double click the computer that is sharing the folders you pE wiifi computer wish to access All shared folders appear 4 6 4 Windows 98 SE Sharing a printer It is possible to put a printer on the network and share it with all computers in the house equipped with a WiFi adapter To access a printer on the network the printer must be set up for sharing on the computer where it is connected and installed On the computer connected to the printer Home printer iia KIES 1 Click Start Settings Printers p L Fors Devcegntors l Pesi 2 Right click the printer and select Sharing Not Shared 3 In the Sharing tab select Shared As and enter a name gt creel Re l for your printer Share Name HOME Give the printer a name that is unique and sufficiently nenin distinctive making it easy to recognize printer or wifi printer for example Password f 4 Click Apply then OK A lf the Sharing tab does not appear you must enable file sharing 78 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 File and Print Sharing 24 x T want to be
44. c To manually enable or disable your Hercules Wireless G adapter s WiFi connection in Windows 2000 Access the Device Manager Select your Hercules Wireless G adapter in the list of network adapters Right click your adapter and select Properties To enable your adapter select Enable To disable it select the Disable option For more information on manually enabling or disabling the adapter in Windows 2000 please refer to the Windows online help utility 4 5 Computers running Windows Me Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection A simple solution for sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection in Windows Me is to use the Home Networking Wizard This Wizard will help you create a real home network 4 5 1 Windows Me Using the Home Networking Wizard in an Infrastructure network i 1 Click Start Programs Accessories Communications SE E st sub E Home Networking Wizard Home Networking Wizard The Wizard is launched Internet Connection Wizard 2 Click Next MSN Messenger Service A If you have already used this Wizard on this computer the Setup Options panel appears Select want to edit my Home Networking settings on this computer then click Next NetMeeting Phone Dialer User Manual 71 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 Home Meterehergy Wir 3 Inthe Internet Connection window select the A direct connection to my ISP using the following device optio
45. ccess point Enable DHCP lf you enable DHCP you can modify the start a IP address 192 168 2 100 by default the end o IP address 192 168 2 200 by default and the IP address lease time Forever lease time for these addresses Forever is the es Ae default value Start IP address 132 188 e 2 If you do not enable DHCP you decide to set the IP address for each computer yourself End IP address 192 168 j2 254 Domain name You can assign a domain name to this server and a specific IP address according to the computer s MAC address Associate an IP address with a MAC address IP address MAC address eal po The table displays the list of IP and MAC Association table of MAC addresses and IP addresses addresses added IP address MAC address Allows you to remove the rule from the list Click the Modify button to validate your settings 84 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 5 3 Setting priorities for types of data according to available bandwidth WMM allows you to assign priority with respect to the types of data circulating on the network If this option is ticked the priorities are assigned as follows Voice over IP telephone calls via the Internet a Video data Other applications frequently using the network Web browser Background task applications printing jobs downloads email messaging For example if bandwidth is insufficient to allow for
46. computer 6 Repeat this procedure for each computer Note to modify the name of a workgroup follow the same procedure 4 6 2 Windows 98 SE Sharing folders y j 1 Select the folder you wish to share without opening it 2 Right click the folder Select Sharing 3 Inthe Sharing tab select Shared As 4 My Music Properties General Sharing C Not Shared Shared As On the Share Name line enter the folder name as it Share Name MY MUSIC will be displayed on the network 12 characters Comment PO maximu m i Access Type 2 e You can also limit access to the folder by selecting the type of access and a password C Depends on Password Passwords Read Only Password Fo Access Password A lf the sharing tab does not appear you must enable file sharing Cancel Apply User Manual 77 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 File and Print Sharing zix 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click PAPIA PITA OU RRL RA RARE SOL RAM MERE OLRM RACE RGM Network NsssssescensnssesssnssnsvescasennssnensasnsscnssTsnsenesessnasensussensanssasennassvansbasensnasenssnseteunstonoasenee F want to be able to allow others to print to my printers 2 In the Network window click the File and Print Sharing button TOK 3 Tick the want to be able to give others access to OK Cancel E my files box then click OK 4 Click OK to close the window Windows m
47. cot TCP IP Properties ag An IP address is a unique address assigned by the Garett Abemate Conigasion modem router to the computer Each computer has You can get IP venras acted suomancaly yoa nehet suppony its own identity via its IP address allowing it to be Tn cacai Otherrase you naed to aik your network adnata for RNE identified within the network The access point s IP DANE Bapenat ei esi address is 192 168 2 254 by default ssn l 5 Enter an IP address in the same subnet range for example 192 168 2 10 6 Enter the subnet mask 255 255 255 0 i aaia a 7 Click OK to close the windows then exit the Control Panel D Otter DNS server aches atonstosly The modem router will now assign this IP address to your computer You are now at the door to enter WiFi Manager N which you must open using a password To open the door enter the default password or enter your own password if you have already defined one for information on how to define your own password please refer to chapter 3 2 Changing the WiFi Manager N password Click Connection The password ensures that you are the only one who can access your WiFi Manager N interface and therefore your Hercules access point s settings For this reason it is important that you change the password when using WiFi Manager N for the first time see below User Manual 31 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 3 2 Changing the WiFi Ma
48. creen resolution Clock Language and Region Change keyboards or other input methods Ease of Access Let Windows suggest settings Optimize visual display Additional Options 3 Click the Add a printer button The Add a printer assistant appears 4 Click Add a network wireless or Bluetooth printer HWNAP 300 Select a printer The printer that want isn t listed Type a printer name Printer name Tahari Pheer DLI hy area J Set se the detit pnie Tha printer hae been inshalked sith the Tektromin Phaser B505 by beror driver Hercules Wireless N Access Point Windows searches for the shared printers on your network Select the shared printer Click Next lf necessary accept installation of the printer s drivers when you are being prompted by Windows 8 Validate the name of your printer then click Next Click Finish to close the assistant 4 2 6 Windows Vista Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure tyoe network Reminder If you have a modem router or a router connected to a modem and one or more computers your network will be in Infrastructure mode by default In this mode the WiFi adapters are connected to your access point which might be your Hercules access point your Hercules Modem Router or your Hercules Router connected to a modem Infrastructure mode is ideal for exchanging data online gaming and also for sharing an Internet connection and or printer among several computer
49. designed for environments such as a small office or the home based on a pre shared key Latest generation very heightened level of security specially designed for environments such as a small office or the home based on a pre shared key 38 94 User Manual 64 bit key in hexadecimal format 10 characters or in alphanumeric format with 5 ASCII characters e g hello A hexadecimal key is composed of numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F example A123BCD45E for a 64 bit key An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number 0 9 or to a letter a z or A Z 128 bit key in hexadecimal format 26 characters or in alphanumeric format with 13 ASCII characters A hexadecimal key is composed of numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number 0 9 or to a letter a z or A Z Password with a minimum of 8 alphanumeric characters An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number 0 9 or to a letter a z or A Z Password with a minimum of 8 alphanumeric characters An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number 0 9 or to a letter a z or A Z Open no authentication Shared authentication method via shared key or Auto authentication when requested by the device Open no authentication Shared authentication method via shared key or Auto authentication when requested by the device Authentication TKI
50. detailed in this manual may not be available in these versions Wherever possible a README TXT will be included on the installation CD ROM detailing the differences between the supplied product and the product described in the present documentation User Manual 93 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 End user software license Agreement IMPORTANT please read the Agreement carefully prior to opening and installing the Software By opening the Software package you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement The Software enclosed in this package is licensed not sold and is only available under the terms of the present license Agreement If you do not agree with the terms hereafter you must promptly return the Software within 15 days together with the entire contents of the box to the place of purchase The Guillemot Corporation S A Software hereafter named the Software is copyrighted by Guillemot Corporation S A All rights are reserved The term Software refers to all documentation and related material including drivers executable programs libraries and data files The purchaser is granted a license to use the Software only The licensee also agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the present Agreement concerning copyright and all other proprietary rights for any third party Software documentation and related material included in the Software package Guillemot Corporation S A reserves the right
51. e decryption phase To decode a transmission each wireless network client must use the same 64 128 or 256 bit key WEP is part of the 802 11 standard with a view to ensuring authentication access is only authorized for those who know the WEP key and confidentiality encryption An encryption key is composed of numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F example A123BCD45E WiFi Wireless Fidelity An abbreviation of Wireless Fidelity WiFi is the commercial name adopted by the WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance an organization responsible for maintaining the interoperability of equipment in a wireless local area network WLAN compliant with the IEEE 802 11 standard Thus a WiFi network is actually a 802 11 network In practice WiFi allows for the connection of laptop computers desktop computers or Personal Digital Assistants PDAs many tens of meters distant from one another via an access point allowing them to communicate with one another without any cables and exchange data at high speeds WiFi Manager N Utility developed by Hercules to configure and view settings for the Hercules Wireless N Access Point WMM Wi Fi Multimedia Functionality certified by the Wi Fi Alliance whose goal is to define levels of priority according to available bandwidth Thus voice over IP priority 1 will take precedence over transmission of video data priority 2 which will itself take precedence over applications making use of the network such as
52. ect to your WiFi network We recommend that you make a note of this key which you will be prompted to enter for any new WiFi computer or device you wish to connect WiFi security key Enter a password composed of 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters iJ tA Security type Router connection User Manual 13 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 Step 7 Connecting the access point to the modem router If necessary disconnect the access point s power supply if your modem router is located in another room for example you will have to move your access point close to it to connect it via Ethernet Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the computer If necessary reconnect the access point s power supply Connect one end of the included Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your Hercules Wireless N Access Point and the other end to the Ethernet port on your modem router gt Your Access point is now configured and ready for use i P CL BS You can now disconnect the Ethernet cable connecting your computer to the ahaa Access point as well as the Access point s power supply if necessary then eee n connect your Access point to one of the Ethernet ports on your modem router or box tJ tA WiFi Station N installation Connection via WPS 14 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Step 8 WPS connection If your computer or WiFi adapter features the Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS
53. ed configuration A In certain cases your settings will only be taken into account after WiFi Manager N has restarted 5 1 Configuring your WiFi network s advanced options A This window contains settings which affect the functioning of your Hercules access point If you do not know their functions we recommend that you keep the default settings In the General settings window click the Your oD TETLEY WiFi connection settings button In the Your WiFi connection settings window click the Expert WiFi settings button The Fragmentation threshold consists of defining Fragmentation threshold 2346 the size at which data packets are fragmented If the size is less than the predefined amount the packet is not fragmented By contrast if the size is greater the packet is fragmented before being transmitted then reconstituted at the access point Fragmentation lets you improve the success of transmissions When an RTS threshold is defined the wireless RTS threshold 2347 device asks the access point for authorization to transmit data thereby avoiding data arriving simultaneously risk of collision Modifying the RTS threshold may affect your access point s performance The Beacon Period allows you to define the wireless network detection interval The DTIM interval corresponds to the CTIM 3 interval between two synchronous frames containing i information on the transmission messages Beacon
54. ed off at a collection point for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE for recycling This is confirmed by the symbol found on the product user manual or packaging Depending on their characteristics the materials may be recycled Through recycling and other forms of processing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment you can make a significant contribution towards helping to protect the environment mum lease contact your local authorities for information on the collection point nearest you Trademarks Hercules is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S A Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Wireless Attitude is a trademark of Guillemot Corporation S A Microsoft Windows 2000 XP and Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners Illustrations not binding Declaration of conformity with EU directives This device can be used in AT BE FR DE IE IT LU NL PL ES SE GB FI CH Hereby GUILLEMOT CORPORATION Carentoir France declares that this Hercules HWNAP 300 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC The Declaration of Conformity can be consulted at this website address ftp ftp hercules com wifi DoC HWNAP 30
55. eesesssssssnessnsesessssaseecssnssesssssssessnenesssssssnred Use the following IP address IP address 7 i Subnet mask Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Prefered DNS server Alternate DNS server Advanced Windows 98 SE Me Network 7 x Configuration Identification Access Control The following network components are installed Hercules Wireless G PCI X IEEE 802 1 Protocol X TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter TCP IP gt D Link DFE 530TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Add Remove Properties Primary Network Logon Microsoft Family Logon X Eile and Print Sharing Description TCP IP is the protocol you use to connect to the Internet and wide area networks Hercules Wireless N Access Point 4 Click Properties and select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically 5 Click OK to close the windows then exit the Control Panel The modem router will now be able to assign an IP address to your computer An IP address is a unique address assigned by the modem router to the computer Each computer has its own identity via its IP address allowing it to be identified within the network 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click Network 2 In the Configuration tab of the Network window highlight the name of your network ad
56. escription Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks 56 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties MAM 8 In the Internet Protocol version 4 TCP IPv4 General altemate Configuration window select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator automatically for the appropriate IP settings 9 Click OK to validate Use the following IP address 10 Do the same for Internet Protocol version 6 TCP IPv6 To access the Internet simply launch your Internet browser Use the following DNS server addresses Cancel 4 3 Computers running Windows XP Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection A simple solution for sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection in Windows XP is to use the Network Setup Wizard This Wizard will help you create a real home network Note the access paths mentioned below may vary slightly if you have modified the default display configuration in Windows XP meaning the Start menu properties and Control Panel display 4 3 1 Windows XP Using the Network Setup Wizard in an Infrastructure networ
57. est N alos E 27 2 7 Connecting to a network with Wi Fi Protected Setup ccsssssssssessssssssssssscsssssescstscstsssseteess 27 2 7 1 Connecting to a network in master MODE s csesesecteesssseessseseseenessesteneseateneseesseneatees 28 Zhe Connecting to a network in client mode acunceccincelnned urna cneiacaenias 29 3 WIFI MANAGER N THE VERSATILE U ILITY ssssssssssnnssnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnunnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 30 3 1 Opening the doors of WiFi Manager N ccccsesssescsessscssscscscscscscscscscecscecscecscecscecetecetenscenesenesess 30 3 2 Changing the WiFi Manager N paSSWword cssssssscssscssssssessssssssscscscscscscecetscecesecececetecseesesess 32 3 3 Navigating within the WiFi Manager N interface cccssssessscssssecsssseeseesesesesseseeersesesaseees 33 3 4 Resolving any difficulties accessing WiFi Manager N or the Internet ec eceeeeeeeeeeees 33 3 5 Mastering your WiFi network at your fingertips 0 0 eeceeeesesesessseeeceeeececessseeeeseeesesesaseeeteeeesetes 36 351 Personalizing VOUL WIFINGIWONK ni acn cuss ve stuteats cuss csestuteate chs este boats doen brenda an cee 36 352 SOCUINOVOUl WiFi DEWO erissa ti utmost ee i T 38 3 5 3 Limiting access to your WiFi network to certain WiFi computers or devices 42 3 6 A toolbox with multiple facets s nensnennensnsnesnsrsrnsnsrsrnsrsnnrnnrsrnnnnrsrnrnnrsnnnnnrnrnrnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnne 44 3 6
58. evices on the network can access shared music pictures and videos on this computer and this computer can find those types of shared files on the network In the Media Sharing window that appears tick the Share my media box Media Shanng A Find and share music pictures and video on your network Sharing settings Ste ry messio 7 Other users of this PC lt a Your network belkin54g is a private network Devices that you allow can find your shared media How does sharing change firewall settings Apply Click OK In the Windows Vista confirmation window click Continue In the following window you can define the different settings such as authorize or refuse groups of users set parental controls select media types to be shared and so on When you re done click Apply then OK 4 2 2 Windows Vista Sharing public or personal folders Reminder In Windows Vista there are two types of folders personal or local folders and public folders A personal folder is a folder belonging to a specific user created on the computer whereas a public folder is a folder that can be shared by any other user of the same computer or the same network In essence a public folder is shared and therefore available to everyone for viewing minimum authorization level For sharing personal folders your folder of your own images for example you must select the users who will be able to access their contents
59. group name It may happen that you need to change the name of your workgroup advanced users only To do so proceed as follows ajx 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click General Network Identification Hardware User Profiles Advanced System Windows uses the following information to identify your computer 2 In the System Properties window select the on the network Network Identification tab jodia So iati 3 Click the Properties button Workgroup HOME To use the Network Identification Wizard to join a domain and create a local user click Network ID HERRE Ta rename this computer or join a domain click Properties Properties 68 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 4 In the Computer name zone enter a name sufficiently distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of computers for the workgroup my computer wifi computer or julie for example 5 In the Workgroup Zone enter a name for the group HOME OFFICE or HERCULES for example Identification Changes a 2 x You can change the name and the membership of this computer Changes may affect access to network resources Computer name M y WiFi Computer Full computer name My WiFi Computer The workgroup name must be identical be sure to respect the case of letters for all computers you wish to link together in a network Member of C Domain 6 Click OK A Windows
60. hen exit the Control aea Amt dget pane the aceroenste IP soing ie ss oases The modem router will now be able to assign an IP address to your computer An IP address is a unique address assigned by the modem ECE uae ac router to the computer Each computer has its own identity via its IP address allowing it to be identified within the network Windows 2000 Local Area Connection 2 Properties ax General Sharing 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click Network and Dial Up Connections 2 Right click the appropriate connection and select Properties Connect using BY Hercules Wireless G Components checked are used by this connection Client for Microsoft Networks A File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Y AEGIS Protocol IEEE 802 18 v3 0 0 5 3 In the General tab highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks I Show icon in taskbar when connected OK Cancel 34 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties l General 2 x You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Saneeessseseseneenen
61. ht click the printer and select Sharing In the Sharing tab select the Share this printer radio button and enter a name for your printer Give the printer a name that is unique and sufficiently distinctive making it easy to recognize my printer or home laser printer for example If one of your computers is running Windows 98 SE we recommend that the sharing name not exceed 12 characters without spaces in order to ensure its compatibility with this operating system 4 Click Apply then OK On the computers that will use the shared printer Printer Tasks a 4dd a printer So Set up Faxing Add Printer Wizard Local m Meter Phris Tike marad resda bo lancer vtech hype of pnnibe to pet up Select the optean that dsnbeg the parim pou ari to woe C Local perie peta aed Be ii oiai TE A nphewh perde goa ponte rand lo rain cape T ba up nitan pinti ha ee ahad t a pant barea AJ ue Bh Loa printer option Add Printer Wizard Iecere Boe rer wih ther ket of parom appeeare pisoi Ghee one pow ea bo une Pardee Lere prier Themed printers ag Maroon wreic Mehet A iaa 2 FAMILY Fimis ndora 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes In the Printer Tasks section select Add a printer 2 The Add Printer Wizard is launched Click Next 3 Select the A network printer or a printer attached to another computer option then click Next 4 In the window that appears c
62. ht up Click Next User Manual 17 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 Step 2 Connecting the access point to your computer Make sure to disconnect all devices modem router box connected to your computer via an Ethernet cable Connect one end of the included Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your Hercules Wireless N Access Point and the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on your computer X Use the included Ethernet cable to connect your Access point and your HeICL HS computer Connect the power supply Install QuickAccess The Ethernet LED lights up Click Next 18 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Step 3 Installing QuickAccess The Assistant prompts you to install Hercules QuickAccess the quick connection utility to WiFi Manager N Click the Install QuickAccess button if you wish to install this utility A You must install QuickAccess in order to be able to configure your access point Your Access point s cables are now connected and it is ready to be er Lu ny configured Hercules QuickAccess is a utility allowing you to easily configure your Access point To launch installation and configure your Access point please click the button below WiFi Manager N BUR a g Apparels connect s 1 de noe Se timer irere IP Aedrenne MAC Install QuickAccess Connect the Ethernet cable User Manual 19 94 Hercules Wireless N Access P
63. i computer Workgroup HOME 64 94 User Manual 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System 2 In the System Properties window select the Computer Name tab 3 Click the Change button 4 In the Computer Name zone enter a name sufficiently distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of computers for the workgroup my computer wifi computer or julie for example 5 In the Workgroup zone enter a name for the group HOME OFFICE or HERCULES for example The workgroup name must be identical be sure to respect the case of letters for all computers you wish to link together in a network 6 A Windows message indicates that the task has been carried out successfully and that you must restart the computer 7 Repeat this procedure for each computer HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 4 3 6 Windows XP Manually enabling or disabling your adapter s WIFI connection advanced users You can manually enable or disable your adapter s WiFi connection for a variety of reasons to temporarily avoid connecting to networks save battery power etc Nace lvoe Sea LAN or High Speed Internet Click Start Connections Show All Connections hloc Ares Connection LAN oF Higi Speed Inter Enadiad Verify that your Hercules Wireless G network connection is Create Shortcut listed Properties If its status is Disabled right click your Wireless Network Connectio
64. it 92 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point FE Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions 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 reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one 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 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may Cause undesired operation
65. k Proceed as follows for each computer 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories HyperTerminal Communications Network Setup Wizard Network Connections The Network Setup Wizard is launched of Network Setup Wizard Hew Connection Wizard ae Remote Desktop Connection 2 Click Next twice User Manual 57 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Network Setup Wizard The wizard found disconnected network hardware The network connections listed below are disconnected Plug in your network cables or otherwise connect your network hardware and then click Next Connections St Local Area Connection D Link DFE 530TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter rev 4 Network Setup Wizard Do you want to use the shared connection The wizard found a shared Internet connection on the computer Unknown Internet Connection Sharing device Do you want to use the existing shared connection for this computer s Internet access Yes use the existing shared connection for this computer s Internet access recommended No let me choose another way to connect to the Internet Network Setup Wizard Select a connection method Select the statement that best describes this computer This computer connects directly to the Internet The other computers on my network connect to the Internet through this computer View an example This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or
66. lay modify add and or delete shared folders and files 4 2 4 Windows Vista Sharing a printer You can put a printer on the network and thereby share it with all computers in your home equipped with a WiFi adapter A To access a printer on the network sharing for the printer must first be set up in the Network and Sharing Center please refer to chapter 4 2 1 Enabling sharing The printer must then be set up for sharing on the computer to which is connected and on which it is installed User Manual 51 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point On the computer connected to the printer 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Under the Hardware and Sound heading click the Printer link ee gt Control Panel _ Control Panel Home i System and Maintenance Get started with Windows Back up your computer Classic View Security Check for updates Check this computer s security status e Allow a program through Windows Firewall _ Network and Internet View network status and tasks Set up file sharing Hardware and Sound Play CDs or other media automatically i Mouse Programs K Uninstall a program Change startup programs Run as administrator option Printing Preferences Pause Printing Sharing Use Printer Offline Refresh Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties 52 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 User Accounts Add or remove user accounts Appearance and Personalization
67. le The workgroup name must be identical be sure to respect the case of letters for all computers you wish to link together in a network 6 Click OK A Windows message indicates that the task has been carried out successfully and that you must restart the computer 7 Click OK once more 4 4 2 Windows 2000 Sharing folders My Pictures Properties 2x General Sharing You can share this folder among other users on your ae network To enable sharing for this folder click Share this folder C Do not share this folder Share this folder Share name My Pictures Comment PO User limit Maximum allowed C Allow Users To set permissions for how users access this Permissions folder over the network click Permissions To configure settings for Offline access to bi this shared folder click Caching Caching Cancel Apply 1 Select the folder you wish to share without opening it 2 Right click the folder Select Sharing 3 Inthe Sharing tab select Share this folder 4 On the Share name line enter the folder name as it will be displayed on the network 12 characters maximum to ensure compatibility with other operating systems You can also limit access to the folder by selecting a limited number of users and the type of access by clicking the Permissions button 5 Click Apply then OK 4 4 3 Windows 2000 Accessing shared folders Folders x Ge Desk
68. lick Next to launch the search for shared printers 5 In the list displayed double click the computer connected to the printer Select the shared printer then click Next If you wish set the shared printer as the default printer then click Next User Manual 63 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Add Primier Wizard Completing the Add Printer Wizar Tou hya dhe pompisi the ddd Pris wowed T Doce Thu ggnie thes hokee pide Leirg Horre Laced panier Dit Ver Lorain E il To cipes Pm mgm check Farah HWNAP 300 8 Click Finish to exit the Wizard You can now use the network printer thanks to your WiFi connection For more information on sharing a printer please refer to your printer s manual 4 3 5 Windows XP Modifying a workgroup name It may happen that you need to change the name of your workgroup advanced users only To do so proceed as follows System Hrsina Auubornnar Lipie Kema General Compauar Mame Hudur Advanced iindowe wees the inllewing infomation ho identify pou cnapuirs vo a ratik Compule denpi Hip WF compute Pi aaia Fider Comper of Mary s Congua Full compia ree ban Hra Wakya HOME Toiename this computer or join a vendogenup click Change l Computer Name Changes You can change the name and the membership of this computer Changes may affect access to network resources Computer name wifi computer Full computer name wif
69. lick the Product information button The following items of information are displayed MAC address of your Hercules access point status of the local area network and wireless network as well as the firmware and hardware versions HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 6 GLOSSARY 802 11 Standard established in 1997 by the IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers an American organization defining wireless networks in the 2 4 2 48GHz frequency range and offering transfer speeds of between 1 and 2Mbits s Revisions have been made to the original standard in order to optimize transfers this is the case for the 802 11a 802 11b and 802 11g standards referred to as physical 802 11 standards or to ensure better security or improved interoperability of equipment 802 11b Standard established by the IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers an American organization in the 802 11 family allowing for theoretical transfer rates of 11Mbits s in the 2 4GHz frequency range with a physical range of up to 300m in an environment free from obstructions The frequency range used is the 2 4GHz band with 3 radio channels available 802 119 Standard established by the IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers an American organization in the 802 11 family allowing for theoretical transfer rates of 54Mbits s in the 2 4GHz frequency range with a physical range of up to 300m in an environment free from
70. ll your Hercules Wireless N Access Point step by step 2 1 How to position your Hercules Wireless N Access Point Remove the access point and the power adapter from the box Screw the 2 included antennas onto the access point and place them in an upright position To help you select the best spot to position your Hercules access point we are pleased to offer you the following tips which you may adapt according to your environment the number of rooms computers floors in your home the presence of any obstacles the locations of power and telephone plugs Position the access point near your modem ADSL cable or Internet Box and a power outlet Try to place your access point in a room centrally located in relation to your other computers and WiFi devices Keep a minimum distance of 2m between the access point and any computers and WiFi devices 7 If you have several computers or WiFi devices on different floors in your home on the ground floor and the second floor for example you should ideally try to place your Hercules access point on the ground floor Your access point s WiFi performance may be greatly affected by certain obstacles such as the presence of paper a bookcase metal water an aquarium or a wall made of reinforced concrete between the Hercules access point and any WiFi adapters Moreover do not hesitate to adjust the 2 antennas to different positions in order to achieve optimum reception of
71. lready have a WiFi network we recommend that you keep the same network name as well as the same security settings In this way you will not have to reconfigure all of the computers connected to your old WiFi network Name of your WiFi network tJ J Install QuickAccess Security type User Manual 11 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 Step 5 Selecting your level of security A Don t forget to protect your network by selecting a level of security combined with a security key Otherwise any user whether malicious or not will be able to connect to your network To find out how to protect your network please refer to section 3 5 2 Securing your WiFi network Select the level of security in the drop down list X IGA S e JIU J NB Select the security level according to the level supported by your WiFi adapter If your computer or WiFi adapter does not support the selected security level you will not be able to connect to the network Security type of your WiFi network VWPAMWIPA2 Security level which adapts automatically to the level offered by your adapter WPA high level WPA2 very high level OQ J WiFi settings Security key 12 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Step 6 Choosing the security key Choose the security key if you have selected a level of security in the previous step Click Next X Ba oe The security key will then allow you to conn
72. lt the overview of your WiFi settings Make a note of the network name security type and key used Click Modify to validate the new settings HWNAP 300 If you select the HIGH WPA security type WiFi Security WPA PSK TKIP secunty Hexarcfecurnaal value Enter a key composed of 64 hexadecimal characters numbers from 0 9 and letters from A to F WPA PSK is a high level of security based on a pre shared key Random encryption has been improved One paseword i all you need there s no complicated key t remember WARNING if your WIFI equipment installed in your computers does not Support the WPA security level you must select another level of security for your router otherwise your computers will not be able to cornmect Wil network Enatbhed Security WPA PSK TROP security BAC address Mtering Cisabled Hercules Wireless N Access Point Enter a password with 8 alphanumeric characters minimum or a key with 64 hexadecimal characters of your choice An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number 0 9 or to a letter a z or A Z A hexadecimal key is composed of numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F example A123BCD45E for a 64 bit key In the status zone you can consult the overview of your WiFi settings Make a note of the network name security type and key used Click Modify to validate the new settings If you select the MEDIUM WEP 64 WEP 128 security type Seourty level
73. m Internet modem router 1 4 Box contents Please verify that the following elements are present in your Hercules access point box Hercules Wireless N Access Point CD ROM containing the installation Assistant and User Manual in PDF format Quick Start Guide in English Ethernet cable Power adapter Hercules Wireless N USB Key optional 4 94 User Manual H WNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 1 5 Front face overview FRCS y Power LED WiFi LED lit up when the WiFi connection is active Flashes during data transfer LAN Ethernet LED the LED is lit up when a device is connected to the corresponding port The LED flashes during data transfer 1 6 Connectivity overview Power plug to connect the power adapter aE K gt One Ethernet port allowing your Hercules access point to j be connected to a modem router WPS button Wi Fi Protected Setup Return to factory default settings button User Manual 5 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 2 INSTALLING YOUR HERCULES WIRELESS N ACCESS POINT Your Hercules Wireless N Access Point has been designed to be simple to use and install If you are new to working with wireless products we invite you to first follow the advice presented in chapters 2 1 to 2 3 Otherwise you can proceed directly to chapter 2 4 Launching the Hercules Wireless N Access Point installation Assistant which explains how to insta
74. message indicates that the task has been carried out successfully and that you must restart the computer 7 Repeat this procedure for each computer Workgroup HOME User Manual 69 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 4 4 6 Windows 2000 HWNAP 300 Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure network Proceed as follows for each computer that will use the shared Internet connection Pie Edt w Poi Pe Advanced HE rh a Ch 4G GE a n Ei debdrets i reread md ap Connections me ae J n Om Piika haer Le Ae ee a Nebwork and Dial up Soreten Conese Sika Connections Crashs mharti FJ hebak ane Dial up Connections li xj Local Ares Conmertion 7 Tybee LAN Cre pe Baia Drabbad Hiriei W biii a LI E Depkes the pragerti of thes tabard connection a Local 4rea Connection 2 Properties 2 x General Sharing Connect using BY Hercules Wireless G mponents checked are used by this connection Client for Microsoft Networks A File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Y AEGIS Protocol IEEE 802 1 3 0 0 5 Internet Protocol TCP IP E K KKK Install Uninstall Properties m Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks I Show icon in taskbar when connected OK Cancel In
75. n Indveiret Crsnrisr Bean bompa Gor cae Ra ine dette or ude oi dha Reece of Pos cone Cho pou une thes b se on thie commutes ry the comprar wees fee holloween Sy connection to another computer on my home rehek thal provides dlect acces By ma riara pereas parede fel i A geil cormemctean bi inp LP uray Por bibir der 4 Select your Hercules Wireless G adapter in the drop down list then click Next C Np fhe compe deed pet e ha iena h e J e EE m Ifthe Internet Connection Sharing window appears abenat ooeweeclines harry aoa select No do not want to share my Internet Go pou meant other computers on pour biome nabrak bg uns they biana connection on connection Ghee coger T Yeu act ers lta 6 Click Next JE Mp donot rant bo shane my interest correc ee 7 Enter the computer name Coapute and p named i Feiler rhe Pree rabei Geel Kast ated rear ered bakery be Comte Nana Give the computer a name that is unique and sufficiently Tepe ures rana hor thee compe for anusrrge Tambi cw Hay Computer pane ret computer Woah gaap Meme distinctive making it easy to recognize in the list of workgroup computers my computer wifi computer or julie for example Whap ega Of otagi on pour homey ropte Wp meralar 1y howe meieri of a haroni he vate sane ebro eo a Use hee geet grog rams poe 8 Select the Use this workgroup name option and enter the workgroup name HOME OFFICE or H
76. n X Hercules Congratulations Your Access point and your WiFi USB key are now both connected and configured You can now discover the Wireless Attitude A You should remember to disable the WiFi network broadcast by your modem router or box in order to avoid any possible interference For more information on this procedure please refer to your modem router s manual Connection via WPS A In order to avoid any interference you should now disable your modem router s WiFi network if your access point s WiFi network settings are the same as those of your modem router s WiFi network For more information on this procedure please refer to your modem router s manual For more information on connecting using WPS please refer to section 2 7 Connecting to a network with Wi Fi Protected Setup To learn about all of your product s advanced functionalities please refer to section 3 WiFi Manager N the versatile utility or section 4 The WiFi Station N utility in the PDF manual for your Hercules Wireless N Key To learn about practical applications for your WiFi devices please refer to section 4 Welcome to the Wireless Attitude 26 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 2 5 Installing the Wireless N USB key only To install the Wireless N USB Key Click Hercules WiFi N USB Key The WiFi Station N installation Assistant is launched Follow the on screen instructions For more information
77. n and select Enable If its status is Enabled right click your Wireless Network Connection and select Disable 4 4 Computers running Windows 2000 Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection To create a network of computers share data a printer or an ADSL connection in Windows 2000 it is preferable that the computers belong to the same workgroup 4 4 1 Creating a workgroup in Windows 2000 ax 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click System General Network entfication Hasdwae User Protte Advanced 2 In the System Properties window select the Network Windows ures he flog nema to Kenly you computer Identification tab Ful computer name My wiFComube 3 Click the Properties button adh Scrape HOME braune e Tier narse Mek agaaga Ox ar a loe Cae Properties User Manual 65 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Identification Changes 21x You can change the name and the membership of this computer Changes may affect access to network resources Computer name M y WiFi Computer Full computer name My WiFi Computer More Member of C Domaini Workgroup HOME Cancel A 4 In the Computer name zone enter a name sufficiently distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of computers for the workgroup my computer wifi computer or julie for example 5 In the Workgroup zone enter a name for the group HOME OFFICE or HERCULES for examp
78. nager N password When opening the door to WiFi Manager N for the first time we strongly recommend that you change the default password 123456 during your first use directly via the Connect to Access point window WIF T anag N E Click the Change password button Amos ananscs Enter the old password 123456 if you are doing this for the first time the new password which nt acc you will select and then confirm the new ee vhs athe el Fou abara nig th bie password Candin Mri fare parte posed ex a a Conder i wd Coret buti Click Confirm and Connect to store your new pci i password and connect i ee pareo Contin rea pE The door to WiFi Manager N opens to the Home page depicted below You can now explore all of your Hercules access point s functionalities s WiFi MELET GANE ADO aa meyo Lineal emiting General setlings J Connected dayvices J Computer IF addr ss HAC address mame 32 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 3 3 Navigating within the WiFi Manager N interface The WiFi Manager N interface has been designed to simplify navigation through the different menus Nevertheless should you ever feel a bit lost you can always click the General settings button at any time to return to the Home page the starting point for all of your Hercules access point s functionalities 3 4 Resolving any difficulties accessing WiFi Manager N or the Internet If you have
79. nction is enabled WiFi Manager N displays the name of your network the Radio Frequency RF channel and security type used These settings may be modified subject to certain conditions A Should you decide to modify certain settings we recommend that you take care to follow the recommendations below To personalize your WiFi network On the Home page select Your WiFi connection settings i Various items of information are displayed such as the name of your network and the RF channel used 36 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 eint NO WIFI SECURITY WAFI security Driibiii Your wireless netwrork ls mot protected Wie recommend that you secure it mow by dicking YES in order bo prevent malicious users from uning your Internet connections Hercules Wireless N Access Point If you wish you may personalize the Network name SSID Hercules by default The SSID Service Set Identifier is the unique name shared by the WiFi adapters and the access point in a wireless network Make sure that you do not lose or forget this name as you will need it to connect your WiFi devices Select the transmission power 100 by default If necessary change the Radio Frequency RF channel used by the local area WiFi network to communicate from 1 to 13 Change this setting only if another transmitter is using the same channel which may result in a drop in your access points WiFi performance Don t forget
80. nd create files there will be no limitations on the contents of these folders in terms of viewing making changes and additions or other actions Public folder sharing Off A When Public folder ae is on people on the network can access files in the Public folder f on sharing so anyone with network access can open files Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open change and create files Turn off sharing people logged on to this computer can still access this folder Click Apply In the Windows Vista confirmation window click Continue Enabling printer sharing Note To enable printer sharing you must first have installed a printer In the Sharing and Discovery zone click the Off link or the button located opposite Printer sharing Select the Turn on printer sharing radio button Printer sharing Off i A j When printer sharing is on people with network access can connect to and use printers a Turn on printer sharing ai urn off printer sharing Apply Click Apply In the Windows Vista confirmation window click Continue Enabling media file sharing Note This option allows you to enable sharing of your music videos and images In the Sharing and Discovery zone click the Off link or the button located opposite Media sharing Click Change 48 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point When media sharing is on people and d
81. ndard telephone line offers great speed in terms of sending and receiving data AES Advanced Encryption Standard A symmetrical block based encryption standard supporting different key lengths this is a powerful quick and efficient encryption method ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode High speed transfer mode for fixed size data CCK Complementary Code Keying Advanced encoding scheme for radio waves in wireless networks allowing for high transfer speeds Client Computer equipped with a PCI USB or PCMCIA WiFi adapter User Manual 87 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Protocol managing the allocation of IP addresses to computers DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Technique for using radio frequencies in broad spectrum wireless networks meant to increase the range of transmissions ESSID Service Set Identifier 8 to 32 character identifier often abbreviated as SSID serving as the unique name for a network shared by clients and the access point Ethernet port or RJ 45 Port allowing for the connection of two devices via a cable such as a PC and an access point in order to exchange data packets without collision Filter Device placed between the telephone plug and the modem to improve the quality of telephone communications which are often degraded by ADSL signals Firewall Combination of software and security devices protecting a network connected to the
82. net cable to the Ethernet port on your Hercules Wireless N Access Point and the other end to the Ethernet port on your modem router Your Access point is now configured and ready for use i P CL HS You can now disconnect the Ethernet cable connecting your computer to the AASTA Access point as well as the Access point s power supply if necessary then nna n connect your Access point to one of the Ethernet ports on your modem router or box OQ tA WiFi Station N installation Connection via WPS 24 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Step 9 WPS connection The Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS function allows you to easily connect your Access P GL BS point and your Hercules WiFi USB Key First press the WPS button on your Access point you then have two minutes to press eo the button located on the WiFi USB Key as illustrated in the animation below After a certain period of time the connection should be made if this is not the case please repeat the procedure Router connection End of installation Installation of your Hercules Wireless N Access Point Hercules Wireless N USB Key is almost complete Before learning about advanced functionalities and moving on to practical applications the screen shown above demonstrates how you can connect very easily using WPS Click Next to complete the installation User Manual 25 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 End of installatio
83. nly Click Hercules Access point The Assistant will launch the installation procedure for your access point along with the associated software Hercules QuickAccess which will allow you to access the WiFi Manager N configuration interface This interface has been specifically developed by Hercules to set verify and configure all connection and security settings for Hercules Wireless N series devices For more information on WiFi Manager N please refer to section 3 WiFi Manager N the versatile utility Step 1 Connecting the power supply Connect the Hercules access point s power adapter to the power plug and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet X i Connect the power cable to your Access point and plug it into an electrical BILUIEA outlet Home page Connect the Ethernet cable The power LED and the WiFi LED light up Click Next 8 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Step 2 Connecting the access point to your computer Make sure to disconnect all devices modem router box connected to your computer via an Ethernet cable Connect one end of the included Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your Hercules Wireless N Access Point and the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on your computer X Use the included Ethernet cable to connect your Access point and your ercules Eas Connect the power supply Install QuickAccess The Ethernet LED lights up
84. nter thanks to your WiFi connection For more information on sharing a printer please refer to your printer s manual User Manual 79 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 4 6 5 Windows 98 SE Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure network Proceed as follows for each computer that will use the shared Internet connection 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click Network 2 In the Configuration tab of the Network window Hees ree ATNI select the TCP IP gt Hercules Wireless G component Y IEEE 802 1 Protocol 3 TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter y TCP IP gt D Link DFE 530TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Y TCP IP gt Hercules Wireless G Click Properties Microsoft Family Logon 4 In the IP Address tab select Obtain an IP address TCP IP Properties automatically 80 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 5 In the Gateway tab if there are gateways installed select them and click Remove Bindings l Advanced NetBIOS DNS Configuration Gateway wins Configuration IP Address 6 Click OK to close the windows The first gat in the Installed Gat list will be the default The address order in the lst willbe the order in which these EGOS Mey PrOD YOUETESIAN YOUREOMPUEI machines are used To access the Internet you can now simply launch your Internet browser New gateway m Installed gateways om 4 6 6 Windows 9
85. o remove from the filtering list Confirm the removal in the dialog box which appears Click the Modify button to validate your settings or Cancel to cancel the settings you have entered User Manual 43 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 3 6 A toolbox with multiple facets WiFi Manager N functions as a toolbox which can help you to correct any mistakes you might make 3 6 1 Restarting your Hercules access point The Restart the access point function cuts off the Hercules access point s WiFi function and restarts WiFi Manager N Any computer or device connected via WiFi or Ethernet will be disconnected To restart the access point On the home page click the Toolbox button Toolbox Select Restart the access point An explanatory text explains the function of this button Click YES to confirm the restart A The access point restarts with the last settings saved No data is lost 3 6 2 Restoring your original settings If you have modified certain settings whether intentionally or not and wish to restore the original settings follow the instructions below During the restoration all settings that you have previously modified WiFi security key filtering by MAC address will be lost To restore the original settings On the home page click the Toolbox button Toolbox Select Restore original settings Click YE
86. obstructions The 802 119 standard offers backwards compatibility with the 802 11b standard which means that equipment compliant with the 802 119 standard will also work with 802 11b 802 111 Standard established by the IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers an American organization in the 802 11 family whose goal is to improve security by integrating WPA PSK authentication into AES encryption This Hercules adapter is compatible with this standard 802 11n Standard established by the IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers an American organization in the 802 11 family allowing for theoretical transfer rates of 300Mbits s in the 2 4GHz frequency band with a physical range of up to 300m in an environment free from obstructions The 802 11n standard offers backwards compatibility with the 802 11b and g standards which means that equipment compliant with the 802 11n standard will also work with 802 11b and or g Access point The access point is the heart of your local WiFi network The system access point is a wireless router whose function is to bring several clients together which is to say link together all computers equipped with WiFi adapters thanks to its radio antenna Ad hoc mode Mode allowing several computers equipped with WiFi to communicate directly with one another This mode is also referred to as Peer to Peer ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line This equipment connected to a sta
87. oint HWNAP 300 Step 4 Network name SSID Steps 4 and 5 will allow you to configure your WiFi network Select the name of your WiFi network Click Next A lf you already have a WiFi network we recommend that you keep the same network name as well as the same security settings In this way you will not have to reconfigure all of the computers connected to your old WiFi network X ce iii The name of your WiFi network allows you to recognize your network among all those you may be able to receive with your WiFi connection adapter The name of this network must not exceed 32 characters A If you already have a WiFi network we recommend that you keep the same network name as well as the same security settings In this way you will not have to reconfigure all of the computers connected to your old WiFi network Name of your WiFi network tJ tA Install QuickAccess Security type 20 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Step 5 Selecting your level of security A Don t forget to protect your network by selecting a level of security combined with a security key Otherwise any user whether malicious or not will be able to connect to your network To find out how to protect your network please refer to section 3 5 2 Securing your WiFi network Select the level of security in the drop down list X IGA S sneer JIU J NB Select the security level according to the level supported by your
88. on installing WiFi Station N please refer to the PDF manual for your Hercules Wireless N USB Key 2 6 Exploring the CD ROM aa n Click the Q button The CD ROM s tree structure is displayed in the new window You can browse through the contents of the different folders 2 7 Connecting to a network with Wi Fi Protected Setup If connecting to a WiFi network and configuring it seems like too much trouble to you you can use the integrated WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup functionality indicated on the product or packaging by one of the following logos Wi Fi PROTECTED C Say 4T or What is WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is a technology which simplifies the connection procedure to a wireless network between a WPS compatible device your Hercules Wireless N Key for example and your Hercules Wireless N Access Point Different connection methods are available to you simply click a button located on the access point or in WiFi Manager N or enter the PIN code of the device to be connected your Hercules Wireless N Access Point or your Hercules Wireless N Key for example in the WiFi Manager N interface About master and client modes To get a better understanding of the two connection modes via WPS it is important to grasp the concepts of master and client In master mode the WPS device your Hercules Wireless N Access Point for example is the access point to which other WPS devices will connect your Hercules Wireless N
89. ork and Sharing Center Share this printer Share name Shared Printer Render print jobs on client computers Drivers if this printer is shared with users running different versions of Windows you may want to install additional drivers so that the users do not have to find the print driver when they connect to the shared printer User Manual 53 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 4 2 5 Computers running Windows Vista Accessing the shared printer On the computers that will use the shared printer 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Under the Hardware and Sound heading click the Printer link ee 9 gt Control Panel el A e Control Panel Home i System and Maintenance Get started with Windows Back up your computer Classic View Security Check for updates Check this computer s security status e Allow a program through Windows Firewall _ Network and Internet u View network status and tasks Set up file sharing Hardware and Sound Play CDs or other media automatically Mouse Programs Uninstall a program Change startup programs Choose a local or network printer Adda local printer We ihi eptien grily A yeu dent have a USE printer indices automatically iiss USE piaba whan pia pkey There on 54 94 User Manual Z User Accounts Add or remove user accounts Appearance and Personalization Change desktop background Customize colors Adjust s
90. orth of cables Great care has been taken in designing your product Both simple to operate and user friendly it is well suited to beginners and advanced users alike And now it s time to learn about your new product and join in the Wireless Attitude 1 1 Recommendations Never open up your Hercules Wireless N Access Point as you risk damaging its internal components In order to avoid the risk of fire or electrical discharge keep your access point away from rain or humidity as well as all fluids water chemical products and any other liquids sources of heat such as heaters stoves and any other heat producing devices including amplifiers direct sunlight Do not cover your access point Unplug the access point s power cable if you do not plan on using it again for an extended period of time To unplug the power cable take hold of and pull on the plug Never pull on the cable itself Disconnect the access point before cleaning Use a soft cloth for cleaning and avoid using aerosol cleaners 1 2 Specifications Wireless access point compatible with the following WiFi protocols 802 11b 1 2 5 5 and 11Mbits s data rates in the 2 4GHz band z 802 119 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 and 54Mbits s data rates in the 2 4GHz band 802 11n draft 1 0 and 2 0 data rates in the 2 4GHz band varying depending on the bandwidth of the channel used 20 or 40MHz Values are classified from MCSO to MCS15 and vary from
91. our Desktop called Hercules QuickAccess This utility will bring you straight to the door locked with a key for the moment to WiFi Manager N To access the door to enter WiFi Manager N simply double click the Hercules QuickAccess icon on your Desktop Hercules The connection window to the access point appears QuickAccess Hercules W Fi M ana g rN EA TK _ A MN a Product information General settings Toolbox General settings Connected devices Computer IP address MAC address name Your WiFi connection settings Automatic WiFi client connection WPS Access Point s IP configuration T 30 94 User Manual H WNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Or if you have chosen not to install the QuickAccess icon You must switch to fixed IP address mode 1 Click Start Control Panel Double click LAN or High Speed Internet i e Network Connections 2 In the LAN or High Speed Internet section right click the icon corresponding to your Disable Status wireless network connection or to the network les ial Bridge if you have created one and select Bridge Connections Properties Create Shortcut 3 In the General tab of the Wireless Network eal Connection Properties window scroll down the list and select and highlight the Internet Protocol TCP IP entry 4 Click Properties and select Use the following Loy IP address Internet Proto
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93. played on the network 12 characters maximum to ensure compatibility with other operating systems Allow network users to change my files Learn more about sharing and security You can also tick the Allow network users to change my lt r files box In this case the user will be able to read files and Lx save any changes If this box is not ticked the shared files can only be read and not changed User Manual 61 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 A The Shared folder name Properties window is divided into two sections Local sharing and security only allows for the sharing of files among several users on the same PC The files are then placed in a Shared Documents folder Network sharing and security however allows for the sharing of files among more than one computer 5 Click Apply to validate your choices then click OK to close the window Vy Music An icon representing a hand beneath the folder indicates that the folder is now shared You can only share the contents of a folder and not an individual file We therefore recommend that you create a folder specifically for this purpose where you will put files to be shared 4 3 3 Windows XP Accessing shared folders To easily access folders set up for sharing by several computers it is preferable that the computers belong to the same workgroup In Windows XP the workgroup name has been defined using the Network Setup Wizard
94. pou ane poompied bo eectart foun computer cid Ter Corea Hercules Wireless N Access Point 13 Before completing the procedure you may copy this Wizard onto a setup disk so that it can be launched on computers equipped with operating systems other than Windows Me In this case select the Yes create a Home Networking Setup disk option This operation is carried out automatically once you have selected a medium for saving the Wizard 14 Click Finish to exit the Wizard Once the procedure is finished Windows Me prompts you to restart your computer Once your computer has restarted a message invites you to configure your other computers 4 5 2 Windows Me Sharing folders After having configured all of your computers using the Home Networking Wizard you can now share data located on different disk drives as long as the user has authorized access Network 71x Configuration Identification Access Control Windows uses the following information to identify your computer on the network Please type a name for this computer the workgroup it will appear in and a short description of the computer Computer name witicomputer Workgroup Computer Description HOME M y WiFi computer 1 Select the folder you wish to share without opening it 2 Right click the folder Select Sharing 3 Inthe Sharing tab select Shared As 4 On the Share Name line enter the folder name
95. r N it is time to move on to a few practical applications In the following chapters we will show you how wireless computing is closely linked to user friendliness and ease of use Sharing your folders your printer or letting friends use your ADSL connection for online gaming are some examples of the things we will help you to do Enter the world of wireless and join in the Wireless Attitude 4 1 A few important points to bear in mind before getting started We advise you to follow the instructions provided hereinafter for each of your computers The procedures described in this chapter differ according to the various operating systems discussed Please ensure that you refer to the chapters corresponding to your operating system These procedures also apply to the computer or device directly connected to your access point via an Ethernet cable To share an Internet connection your Hercules access point and your modem ADSL Ethernet cable or Internet Box must be switched on and your Internet line must be active Reminder the WiFi network you have just finished setting up is an Infrastructure type network as opposed to Ad hoc mode as it is composed of an access point and one or more computers 4 2 Computers running Windows Vista Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection A To create a network of computers share data a printer or an ADSL connection between computers running Windows Vista it is not imperative th
96. r access point will connect to a master WPS device which will become the access point You should be aware however that your Hercules Wireless N Access Point with its access point function is not meant to connect to other WPS devices On the WiFi Manager N home page press the Automatic WiFi client connection WPS Automatic WiFi client connection WPS button Wi i Fi M a nage f Na Click the Advanced settings button Two options are available to you Master mode or Client mode Select Client mode E es a WiFi Manager N displays the PIN code for your OT ASS ee Hercules Wireless N Access Point Make a note of nh a nies suk mage ANN this code as you will have to enter it in the client s interface in order to connect your Access Point to other devices User Manual 29 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 3 WIFI MANAGER N THE VERSATILE UTILITY With WiFi Manager N nothing could be easier than combining your high speed Internet modem router with the Hercules access point thereby sharing your Internet access with all of the computers in your home or small business or simply creating a wireless network WiFi Manager N is the interface which allows you to communicate with your Hercules access point and configure your wireless network or Internet firewall 3 1 Opening the doors of WiFi Manager N The Installation Assistant you have launched from the CD ROM has installed a connection utility on y
97. s Follow the instructions below to finally free yourself from the cable that connects you to your modem without cutting the links to your ADSL connection Viva the Wireless Attitude Proceed as follows for each computer that will use the shared Internet connection Currently connected to ca Hercules sag Access Local only anf Connect or disconnect Network and Sharing Center Connect to your wireless network Hercules for example Access the Network and Sharing Center To do so click the network icon on the Windows taskbar then click the Network and Sharing Center link Click the View status link User Manual 55 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 Bil Wiciess ae In the Wireless Network Connection Status window click Properties pi In the Windows Vista confirmation window click IPv4 Connectivity Local Continue IPv6 Connectivity Limited Media State Enabled SSID Hercules Duration 04 40 27 Speed 54 0 Mbps Signal Quality ail Activity Sent A Received Bytes o 42 6 In the Wireless Network Connection Properties l tab select Internet Protocol version 4 Networkin 7 J oes S TCP IPv4 7 Click Properties Connect using Hercules Wireless G USB This connection uses the following items DM Client for Microsoft Networks M E QoS Packet Scheduler M Ji File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Uninstall D
98. s for all computers you Se ere wish to link together in a network 14 Click Next 15 Verify the configuration settings you have entered in the window that appears then click Next The Wizard configures the computer for the home network This may take a few minutes Network Setup Wizard 16 Before completing the procedure you may You re almost done select the Create a Network Setup Disk option This consists of copying this Wizard onto a storage medium your choice of floppy SIL reinert To run the wizard on computers that are not runing Windows XP you can use disk or USB key so that it can be launched on the Windows XP CD or a Network Setup Disk i i computers equipped with operating systems What do you want to do t Create a Network Setup Disk other than Windows XP Use the Network Setup Disk already have O Use my Windows XP CD This operation is carried out automatically once Just finish the wizard don t need to run the wizard on other computers you ha ve s el ect ed am edi um fi or Sa vin g the Wizard 60 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Network Setup Wizard 17 Click Finish to exit the Wizard Completing the Network Setup Wizard oe Once the procedure is finished Windows XP may ptr set up this computer for home or small prompt you to restart your computer For help with home or small office networking see the following topics in Help
99. s either to a number 0 9 or to a letter a z or A Z In the status zone you can consult the overview of your WiFi settings Make a note of the network name security type and key used Click Modify to validate the new settings User Manual 41 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 If you select NO Disabled security not recommended WiFi Seouriky Disabled MF Your wireless network is not protected A If you don t apply any security your network We recommend that you secure it now by ellcking YES In order o to prevent mallclous users from using your Internet will not be protected Any user whether with bad aiiai intentions or not will be able to connect to it PERE TANT In the status zone you can consult the overview of aaa a a ad E your WiFi settings Make a note of the network name security type and key used Click Modify to validate the new settings 3 5 3 Limiting access to your WiFi network to certain WIFI computers or devices Filtering by MAC address is a complement to your security settings allowing you to select the wireless computers and devices authorized to connect to your local area WiFi network A MAC address is a unique address created by the builder of the network device WiFi or Ethernet serving to identify this element within a network A Before enabling filtering we recommend that you connect via WiFi all computers you wish to authorize To enable filtering by MAC address
100. small office or the home based on a pre shared key a single password This key is also used for TKIP or AES data encryption WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Technology standardized by the Wi Fi Alliance which aims to simplify the connection and configuration of a wireless network while at the same time maintaining a high level of security This technology allows the user to enable protection of a WiFi network via a single button located on the WiFi client or via entry of a PIN code in the software supplied with the access point Log on now to our website www hercules com to download the latest driver and software versions consult the list of Frequently Asked Questions FAQs relating to your product and access User Manual updates You can also discover the entire Hercules range and get information on upcoming products 90 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you encounter a problem with your product please go to http ts hercules com and select your language From there you will be able to access various utilities Frequently Asked Questions FAQ the latest versions of drivers and software that may help to resolve your problem If the problem persists you can contact the Hercules products technical support service Technical Support By email In order to take advantage of technical support by email you must first register online The information you provide will hel
101. ssesseseeeeeesenesnaeeteneneneenananeneas 82 5 1 Configuring your WiFi network s advanced options ecesesesesssesssssssscecssscsrsscscscscstscscetstesesess 82 52 Configuring the DROP Senei marar N 83 5 3 Setting priorities for types of data according to available DandWidtN ccecccssssesessseseseees 85 S Product IMTOO sanis e aain ania AE AA AAS AeA Deinen 86 6 GLOSSARY viisiin antia aa aa aa aaidaki iiei 87 fa TECHNICAL SUPPORT siscicssssiascsicsscaseliscstivtatainenacaiesmnan anand aaa nee 91 Be WARRANTY onanoi an a access cars auaicantcsecturenaa ar vaucouussavasuentsascuchesuascaseenspuur umuaseeneaaueuaea ieereanass 91 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION csccsssssssssssssesssesssssssseeeeesessssnseetens 92 HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 1 YOUR HERCULES WIRELESS N ACCESS POINT With your Hercules Wireless N Access Point move up to superior transfer speeds and live a new high speed wireless communications experience with an extended coverage zone Hercules Wireless N Access Point extends the signal from your WiFi equipment or very easily adds the WiFi function to your modem router It takes interactivity with users even further by letting you share your Internet access to watch high definition videos or transfer large files without any hassles It also allows you to share your devices and data between multiple computers while at the same time freeing you from the need for kilometers w
102. t will use the shared printer Add Pea Winard Hives i thes ponies Miata to pour ciga Ide eH attached o yia computer dk Local Probst If itik attached bo anothat computer choh Matern F Local pinter e Herak nt lt Bock Kets f cce 21x Browse for Printer Select the network printer that you want to add Note Printers are usually attached to computers Network Neighborhood Entire Network Viti computer Rei rons D E Cancel Tou Gan type arare bor the perii Of pow Gar ue cick Hit os Printer name Hasna pinger ha pou wand you Wires aiii pioggia bo uie Has pander at Bha defo prira 7 Yor Hs ee a 1 2 RN Click Start Settings Printers Printer icon The Add Printer Wizard is launched Click Next Select the Network printer option then click Next Click Browse to locate the shared printer Double click the Add In the list displayed double click the computer connected to the printer 6 Select the shared printer then click OK 7 Click Next 8 9 If you wish set the shared printer as the default printer then click Next Click Finish to close the Wizard You can now use the network printer thanks to your WiFi connection For more information on sharing a printer please refer to your printer s manual User Manual 75 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 4 5 5 Windows Me Modifying a
103. ternet Protocol TCP IP Properties ay zi xi General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings C Use the following IP address IP address Subnet mash Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Altemate DNS server Advanced 70 94 User Manual Click Start Settings Network and Dial up Connections 2 Select the connection to the local area network corresponding to your Hercules Wireless G device 3 Right click the connection and select Properties 4 In the Local Area Connection Properties window select Internet Protocol TCP IP 5 Click Properties 6 In the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically 7 Click OK to close the windows Windows may prompt you to restart your computer To access the Internet you can now simply launch your Internet browser HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 4 4 7 Windows 2000 Manually enabling or disabling your adapter s WiFi connection advanced users You can manually enable or disable your adapter s WiFi connection for a variety of reasons to temporarily avoid connecting to networks save battery power et
104. that you install the WiFi Station N software which will allow you to manage all aspects of your connection to various wireless networks To proceed with this installation please click the Install WiFi Station N button eles WiFi Station N Connection status Conrected to x 5 ti gt Atots Poort Rater Awlomatic connection via WPS Network Narwa 5510 Caem MAC Address BSSID 00 03 3 42 00 10 Marc echre erases Select the WOS mode supported by your router Or access point then cick the button opposite If t doesn t support WPS mode Switch to manual connection me Router equipped with WPS button Favorites Router mot equipped with WPS betton amp Le e gaia Install WiFi Station N Manual connection Seawity type WPA PSK TKIP Select your network below Signal TO gt Details Name SSID Tere Channel P Acdrem Sret Mark Cetast Gorewey Connecter Uplos apear Security key User Manual 23 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 Step 8 Connecting the access point to the modem router If necessary disconnect the access point s power supply if your modem router is located in another room for example you will have to move your access point close to it to connect it via Ethernet Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the computer If necessary reconnect the access point s power supply Connect one end of the included Ether
105. the Hercules Wireless N Access Point your computers are already protected by the integrated firewall your computer has at least three connections or network devices the window opposite appears In this case let the Wizard determine the appropriate connections 10 Click Next User Manual 59 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 Network Setup Wizard 11 Enter the computer name and a description if Give this computer a description and name required r Computer desoipton LEE Give the computer a name that is unique and ae EN EE ey EE N EEEE sufficiently distinctive making it easy to recognize Computer name FAMILY on your network my computer wifi computer or Examples FAMILY or MONICA julie for example The current computer name is wifi computer Some Internet Service Providers ISPs require that you use a specific computer name This is 1 2 i CI ick Next often true for computers with a cable modem If this is the case for your computer do not change the computer name provided by your ISP Learn more about computer names and descriptions Network Setup Wizard 13 Enter the workgroup name HOME OFFICE Name your network or HERCULES for example and a description if required Name your network by specifying a workgroup name below All computers on your network strana avs Wie sear Or FEST The workgroup name must be identical be sure to Workgroup name HOME respect the case of letter
106. the WiFi signal 6 94 User Manual HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 2 2 Launching the Hercules WirelessN Access Point installation Assistant The Assistant available on the CD ROM included with the access point will guide you through the different steps of the installation To help you with the installation each of the steps is described below Insert the included CD ROM into your CD ROM drive The installation Assistant appears automatically If the installation menu is not launched automatically Double click My Computer Windows 2000 XP or Computer Windows Vista Double click Double click Setup exe if necessary Welcome to the installation Assistant for your Hercules Wireless N Access point i P GU BS This Assistant will guide you through several steps in order to connect and configure JIUUTU your Access point Sere Please select the product you wish to install Hercules Access point Hercules Access point and WiFi Hercules WiFi N USB Key USB Key pack The home page prompts you to install the product of your choice You can choose to install the Hercules pack composed of the Hercules Wireless N Access Point and the Wireless N USB Key the Hercules Wireless N Access Point only or the WiFi Station N software only which is required for using your Hercules Wireless N Key User Manual 7 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 2 3 Installing Hercules Wireless N Access Point o
107. the sharing name not Wine ite rdre palea eaten ayer exceed 12 characters without spaces in order to ensure its compatibility with this operating system 4 Click Apply then OK Additional Drivers On the computers that will use the shared printer 1 Click Start Settings Printers Double click the Add Local on Mebwork Perhe ee a Printer icon site compan ly terete ek Neth eter 2 The Add Printer Wizard is launched Click Next P omes 3 Select the Network printer option then click Next iE Peien por s 4 Click Next to locate the shared printer T Baek Hay Cased User Manual 67 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 5 In the list displayed double click the computer connected G to the printer 6 Select the shared printer then click Next fhd Printer Winard Ledeht pout ritea porii Enrter rst cerea Shared oreo a Birnir Wiri Hiter f aT Sa Alay Discus cata 5 cae Tints cen 7 If you wish set the shared printer as the default printer Detauk Printes then click Next Og pow veii pow Winder behi peng a Oy une a petir n he dil png cumouie wall ceeded peed dessa to the dili panier ariii pia epee gy 8 Click Finish to close the Wizard Fei oe You can now use the network printer thanks to your WiFi connection For more information on sharing a printer please refer to your printer s manual ee eo 4 4 5 Windows 2000 Modifying a work
108. tion of wireless B G and N devices to the Hercules WirelessN Access Point when using wireless B G and N devices at the same time on the network Enabling this function may reduce the speed of your Hercules Wireless N Access Point 5 2 Configuring the DHCP server This chapter will explain how to configure the internal DHCP server in WiFi Manager N which manages the IP addresses of your computers By default your Hercules access point s DHCP function is disabled since it is your modem router which is responsible for assigning these addresses when equipped with this function However you can select to assign the IP addresses from your Hercules access point User Manual 83 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP 300 A If the DHCP function is enabled on both the modem router and on the access point at same time requests data transmissions may not be successful If you choose to use your access point s DHCP function you must disable this function on the modem router Please refer to your modem router s manual to find out how to disable this function on your modem router In the General settings window click the Access point s IP configuration button You can modify the Access point s IP address Page Se 192 168 2 254 by default and its subnet mask Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 255 255 255 0 by default A Be sure to make a note of this IP address Without it you will not be able to reconnect to your a
109. to protect your network by selecting a security key otherwise any user whether with bad intentions or not will be able to connect to it For details on how to protect your network please refer to section 3 5 2 Securing your WiFi network Click the Modify button to validate your settings The access point restarts All computers or devices connected via WiFi are disconnected The ADSL connection however remains active User Manual 37 94 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 3 5 2 Securing your WiFi network HWNAP 300 Creating a WiFi network is very useful if you have several wireless computers or devices but how can you avoid having someone on the outside connect to your network without permission or intercept your unencrypted data exchanges Thanks to the WiFi Manager N you can define your own security choices To help you select the best level of security for your network we invite you to consult the table below which sums up the 5 types of security supported by WiFi Manager N Level of security Authentication WEAK WEP 64 MEDIUM WEP 128 slusi HIGH WPA PSK VERY HIGH WPA2 The lowest level of security whereby simple encryption is carried out on exchanged data Each wireless client in the network must use the same key to decode the transmission Level of security identical to that of WEP 64 Only the key length is different Latest generation heightened level of security specially
110. top ZN My Documents My Pictures E My Computer l My Network Places TE 2 Entire Network E a Microsoft Windows Network H a Workgroup 66 94 User Manual 1 Click Start Programs Accessories Windows Explorer 2 Double click My Network Places Entire Network then Microsoft Windows Network 3 Double click your workgroup You access the list of the computers in your workgroup 4 Double click the computer that is sharing the folders you wish to access All shared folders appear HWNAP 300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 4 4 4 Windows 2000 Sharing a printer It is possible to put a printer on the network and share it with all computers in the house equipped with a WiFi adapter To access a printer on the network the printer must be set up for sharing on the computer where it is connected and installed On the computer connected to the printer wif printer pe jx 1 Click Start Settings Printers General Sharing Ports Advanced Security Device Settings 2 Right click the printer and select Sharing SY wiivinier 3 In the Sharing tab select the Shared as radio button and enter a name for your printer C Not shared r x ae a Give the printer a name that is unique and sufficiently distinctive making it easy to recognize my printer or home laser printer for example If one of your computers is running Drivers for diferent versione of Windows Windows 98 SE we recommend that
111. tware on the condition that all copyright and proprietary notices are also reproduced 5 Except where the present Agreement expressly permits the licensee is strictly prohibited from engaging in nor may he permit third parties to engage in the following providing or disclosing the Software to third parties providing use of the Software in a network multiple PCs multi user or time sharing arrangement where the users are not individual licensees making alterations or copies of any kind of the Software making any attempt to disassemble de compile or reverse engineer the Software in any way or form or engaging in any activity aimed at obtaining underlying information not visible to the user during normal use of the Software making copies or translations of the User Manual 94 94 User Manual
112. word is all you need there s no complicated key to remember WARNING If your WiFi equipment installed in your computers does not support the WRAL security level you must select another level OF Secunity for your outer otherwite your comput rs will n t bee Sble t cornmect Braid Ae eS Ter Pe mig Drabked HWNAP 300 Select the level of security WPA2 AES Enter a password 8 alphanumeric characters minimum or a key with 64 hexadecimal characters An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number 0 9 or to a letter a z or A Z A hexadecimal key is composed of numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F example A123BCD45E for a 64 bit key In the status zone you can consult the overview of your WiFi settings Make a note of the network name security type and key used Click Modify to validate the new settings If you select the VERY HIGH WPA WPA2 security type WiFi security WPA WPA2 security Enter a key composed of 64 hexadecimal characters numbers from 0 9 and letters from A to F 40 94 User Manual Select the level of security WPA WPA2 Enter a password 8 alphanumeric characters minimum or a key with 64 hexadecimal characters An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number 0 9 or to a letter a z or A Z A hexadecimal key is composed of numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F example A123BCD45E for a 64 bit key In the status zone you can consu

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