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... Adaptec RAID controller. Use the Software on a single computer system or on multiple workstations, systems and servers which incorporate an Adaptec RAID controller and may not post or otherwise make as many installations of the Software as needed, but Adaptec and its licensors retain title and ownership of Section 4. Restrictions. You may be maintained in confidence in accordance with the use the Software in a computer service...
... Adaptec RAID controller. Use the Software on a single computer system or on multiple workstations, systems and servers which incorporate an Adaptec RAID controller and may not post or otherwise make as many installations of the Software as needed, but Adaptec and its licensors retain title and ownership of Section 4. Restrictions. You may be maintained in confidence in accordance with the use the Software in a computer service...
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In this Guide Introduction 2 Installation Task List 3 Installing Your Wireless AP 6 Installing the Wireless Access Point Utility 8 Setting Your Wireless AP's IP Address 12 Opening the Utility and Logging on 13 Connecting to the WLAN 14 Using the Wireless Access Point Utility 19 Changing the Set-up of Your WLAN 20 Troubleshooting 28 About Wireless Technology and LANs 30 Technical Specifications 32 Glossary 33 1
In this Guide Introduction 2 Installation Task List 3 Installing Your Wireless AP 6 Installing the Wireless Access Point Utility 8 Setting Your Wireless AP's IP Address 12 Opening the Utility and Logging on 13 Connecting to the WLAN 14 Using the Wireless Access Point Utility 19 Changing the Set-up of Your WLAN 20 Troubleshooting 28 About Wireless Technology and LANs 30 Technical Specifications 32 Glossary 33 1
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...; AC Power adapter ■ Ultra Wireless Access Point CD, which contains documentation and the Adaptec Wireless Access Point Utility ■ Adaptec Ultra Wireless Access Point Quick Start Guide System Requirements To use your Wireless Access Point (Wireless AP) as part of a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Introduction Introduction This User's Guide provides detailed instructions for installing and configuring your Wireless AP, you have a working knowledge of your WLAN. This Guide also includes a basic overview of the installation process. See About Wireless Technology and LANs on...
...; AC Power adapter ■ Ultra Wireless Access Point CD, which contains documentation and the Adaptec Wireless Access Point Utility ■ Adaptec Ultra Wireless Access Point Quick Start Guide System Requirements To use your Wireless Access Point (Wireless AP) as part of a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Introduction Introduction This User's Guide provides detailed instructions for installing and configuring your Wireless AP, you have a working knowledge of your WLAN. This Guide also includes a basic overview of the installation process. See About Wireless Technology and LANs on...
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... other Adaptec Wireless products, you'll find it easier to complete the Installation Checklist if you have this information available before you are unfamiliar with wireless technology or Local Area Networks (LANs), read About Wireless Technology and LANs on to the Utility. If you begin: ■ Wireless Network ID (or SSID) ■ Encryption settings ■ Security authentication settings ■ Preamble type ! See page 14. See page 6. ❏ Install the Wireless Access Point Utility.
... other Adaptec Wireless products, you'll find it easier to complete the Installation Checklist if you have this information available before you are unfamiliar with wireless technology or Local Area Networks (LANs), read About Wireless Technology and LANs on to the Utility. If you begin: ■ Wireless Network ID (or SSID) ■ Encryption settings ■ Security authentication settings ■ Preamble type ! See page 14. See page 6. ❏ Install the Wireless Access Point Utility.
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... transmitted on WLAN. - 4 Installation Task List This is being transmitted on LAN. Data is Your Wireless Access Point Top View Antennas LEDs The top of your Wireless AP has four clearly labeled status indicator lights (or LEDs). Device is made. Ready to receive Wireless connections. Once your Wireless AP is installed, these LEDs display the status of the network and the condition of your Wireless AP, as described: LED DIAG LAN Wireless Power On LAN connection is off. Blinking Updating firmware.
... transmitted on WLAN. - 4 Installation Task List This is being transmitted on LAN. Data is Your Wireless Access Point Top View Antennas LEDs The top of your Wireless AP has four clearly labeled status indicator lights (or LEDs). Device is made. Ready to receive Wireless connections. Once your Wireless AP is installed, these LEDs display the status of the network and the condition of your Wireless AP, as described: LED DIAG LAN Wireless Power On LAN connection is off. Blinking Updating firmware.
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... Access Point in place, if desired. 2 Connect the Ethernet cable to the LAN port on page 8 to continue with your next Installation task. 7 Your Wireless AP is installed. See Installing the Wireless Access Point Utility on the Access Point. Step 4: Connect power. Step 2: Connect LAN. 3 Depending on your network configuration, connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port on: ■ a hub or switch on your network. ■ a router on your network. ■ a network card installed in another computer on your network. 4 Connect the power adapter...
... Access Point in place, if desired. 2 Connect the Ethernet cable to the LAN port on page 8 to continue with your next Installation task. 7 Your Wireless AP is installed. See Installing the Wireless Access Point Utility on the Access Point. Step 4: Connect power. Step 2: Connect LAN. 3 Depending on your network configuration, connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port on: ■ a hub or switch on your network. ■ a router on your network. ■ a network card installed in another computer on your network. 4 Connect the power adapter...
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... Ultra Wireless Access Point CD into your CD-ROM drive. 4 Double-click setup.exe. Note: Adaptec recommends that you set up and monitor your Wireless AP. The next step on the Installation Task List (see page 3) is wired to your Wireless AP through a network hub, switch, or router. 2 In the Windows Start menu, click Run. 3 Click Browse, and browse to install the Adaptec Wireless Access Point Utility, a tool that helps you install the Wireless Access Point Utility and manage your Wireless...
... Ultra Wireless Access Point CD into your CD-ROM drive. 4 Double-click setup.exe. Note: Adaptec recommends that you set up and monitor your Wireless AP. The next step on the Installation Task List (see page 3) is wired to your Wireless AP through a network hub, switch, or router. 2 In the Windows Start menu, click Run. 3 Click Browse, and browse to install the Adaptec Wireless Access Point Utility, a tool that helps you install the Wireless Access Point Utility and manage your Wireless...
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... need to set the IP address: 1 Double-click the Wireless Access Point Utility icon on page 3. ❏ Installed the Wireless AP. See Opening the Utility and Logging on on the Installation Task List (see page 3) is set the IP address for your Wireless AP, upgraded the firmware, or reset the Wireless AP using the Windows Start menu. You must set the IP address for active Adaptec APs. 2 Select your desktop (shown at right), or open the program using its INIT button...
... need to set the IP address: 1 Double-click the Wireless Access Point Utility icon on page 3. ❏ Installed the Wireless AP. See Opening the Utility and Logging on on the Installation Task List (see page 3) is set the IP address for your Wireless AP, upgraded the firmware, or reset the Wireless AP using the Windows Start menu. You must set the IP address for active Adaptec APs. 2 Select your desktop (shown at right), or open the program using its INIT button...
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... same wired network as your Wireless AP. 2 Double-click the Wireless AP. 3 In the User Name box, type admin. 4 By default, no password is to log on to search for your desktop, or open the program using the Windows Start menu. Opening the Utility and Logging on Opening the Utility and Logging on Before you continue, make sure that you set . (See Changing the Administration Password on page 26 for instructions on setting or changing the Password.) However...
... same wired network as your Wireless AP. 2 Double-click the Wireless AP. 3 In the User Name box, type admin. 4 By default, no password is to log on to search for your desktop, or open the program using the Windows Start menu. Opening the Utility and Logging on Opening the Utility and Logging on Before you continue, make sure that you set . (See Changing the Administration Password on page 26 for instructions on setting or changing the Password.) However...
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... a new WLAN using only Adaptec Wireless products, see Using Only Adaptec Wireless Products below. ■ If you have completed the Installation Task List. (Adaptec Wireless products are adding your Wireless AP. 14 See page 6. ❏ Installed the Wireless Access Point Utility. See page 8. ❏ Set the IP address for more information on the Installation Task List (see page 15. Connecting to the WLAN Connecting to the WLAN Before you continue, make sure that you are preset to work...
... a new WLAN using only Adaptec Wireless products, see Using Only Adaptec Wireless Products below. ■ If you have completed the Installation Task List. (Adaptec Wireless products are adding your Wireless AP. 14 See page 6. ❏ Installed the Wireless Access Point Utility. See page 8. ❏ Set the IP address for more information on the Installation Task List (see page 15. Connecting to the WLAN Connecting to the WLAN Before you continue, make sure that you are preset to work...
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... not need to reboot your Wireless AP is listed. (See Filtering MAC Addresses on page 25 for more information.) Note: The Security page also lets you selected Enable WEP Encryption, set Security Authentication Type to Both. (See About Security Authentication Settings on page 25. 4 Click Save. Your changes are connected to it at any time. The Media Access Control (MAC) address of Your WLAN on . (See page 12.) 2 Click the Connections tab. Connecting to the WLAN b If you set MAC address filtering.
... not need to reboot your Wireless AP is listed. (See Filtering MAC Addresses on page 25 for more information.) Note: The Security page also lets you selected Enable WEP Encryption, set Security Authentication Type to Both. (See About Security Authentication Settings on page 25. 4 Click Save. Your changes are connected to it at any time. The Media Access Control (MAC) address of Your WLAN on . (See page 12.) 2 Click the Connections tab. Connecting to the WLAN b If you set MAC address filtering.
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... use the Wireless Access Point Utility1 to your Wireless AP by : ■ Changing the transfer rate. See page 21. ■ Changing the encryption (WEP) settings. Note: Adaptec recommends that is better to manage your Wireless AP from a computer that you know the IP address of your Wireless AP. 20 Changing the Set-up of Your WLAN Changing the Set-up of your WLAN by filtering MAC addresses. See page 26. It is physically connected to make...
... use the Wireless Access Point Utility1 to your Wireless AP by : ■ Changing the transfer rate. See page 21. ■ Changing the encryption (WEP) settings. Note: Adaptec recommends that is better to manage your Wireless AP from a computer that you know the IP address of your Wireless AP. 20 Changing the Set-up of Your WLAN Changing the Set-up of your WLAN by filtering MAC addresses. See page 26. It is physically connected to make...
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... reboot your Wireless AP: 1 Open the Wireless Access Point Utility and log on the Success page, or continue working in the Wireless Access Point Utility and click Reboot from the Administration page (see page 27) at the end of Your WLAN Changing the Transfer Rate The default transfer rate setting, Automatic, allows your changes. To change the transfer rate for optimal performance and the longest operating range. However, if...
... reboot your Wireless AP: 1 Open the Wireless Access Point Utility and log on the Success page, or continue working in the Wireless Access Point Utility and click Reboot from the Administration page (see page 27) at the end of Your WLAN Changing the Transfer Rate The default transfer rate setting, Automatic, allows your changes. To change the transfer rate for optimal performance and the longest operating range. However, if...
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... identical WEP Key settings. (WEP Keys control encryption; The default Enable WEP Encryption setting is a security feature that you can be numeric, alphabetic, or a combination of your Wireless AP: 1 Open the Wireless Access Point Utility and log on page 23 below for your WLAN. Set the level of your WLAN. To change the encryption setting of both. The Security page opens, as shown on page 17. 3 To enable encryption, select Enable WEP Encryption. You can choose between Hexadecimal, which restricts you to numbers 0-9 and...
... identical WEP Key settings. (WEP Keys control encryption; The default Enable WEP Encryption setting is a security feature that you can be numeric, alphabetic, or a combination of your Wireless AP: 1 Open the Wireless Access Point Utility and log on page 23 below for your WLAN. Set the level of your WLAN. To change the encryption setting of both. The Security page opens, as shown on page 17. 3 To enable encryption, select Enable WEP Encryption. You can choose between Hexadecimal, which restricts you to numbers 0-9 and...
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... Wireless AP to an existing WLAN or have to reboot your changes. Go to Creating Keys Manually to WEP Key 4 text boxes. Ensure that automatically generates the required keys and sets a default key. You do not have any non-Adaptec brand devices on your WLAN. Type in the WEP Key 1 to continue. ■ If you are case-sensitive. 5 Click Save. Creating Keys Manually 1 Enter the keys in the WEP Keys and Default Key used on your WLAN...
... Wireless AP to an existing WLAN or have to reboot your changes. Go to Creating Keys Manually to WEP Key 4 text boxes. Ensure that automatically generates the required keys and sets a default key. You do not have any non-Adaptec brand devices on your WLAN. Type in the WEP Key 1 to continue. ■ If you are case-sensitive. 5 Click Save. Creating Keys Manually 1 Enter the keys in the WEP Keys and Default Key used on your WLAN...
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... Enable Filtering check box. To enable and set up of any Wireless station allowed to connect to allow box. 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until all desired MAC addresses are entered. 25 The MAC address appears in the MAC address of Your WLAN Filtering MAC Addresses You can connect to that this function is labelled with its assigned MAC address. Changing the Set-up MAC address filtering: 1 Open the Wireless Access Point Utility and log on page 25. 4 In the Add an Address text box, type in the Addresses...
... Enable Filtering check box. To enable and set up of any Wireless station allowed to connect to allow box. 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until all desired MAC addresses are entered. 25 The MAC address appears in the MAC address of Your WLAN Filtering MAC Addresses You can connect to that this function is labelled with its assigned MAC address. Changing the Set-up MAC address filtering: 1 Open the Wireless Access Point Utility and log on page 25. 4 In the Add an Address text box, type in the Addresses...
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... default values. 27 The updated settings are applied. To reboot your computer to the Transmit Threshold Control settings (Fragmentation threshold and RTS threshold settings) on the Advanced page can affect overall network performance. Adjusting the Threshold Control Settings Changes to reboot. Note: Rebooting happens within seconds and does not cause your Wireless AP: 1 Save any changes you 've made and saved in the Wireless Access Point Utility...
... default values. 27 The updated settings are applied. To reboot your computer to the Transmit Threshold Control settings (Fragmentation threshold and RTS threshold settings) on the Advanced page can affect overall network performance. Adjusting the Threshold Control Settings Changes to reboot. Note: Rebooting happens within seconds and does not cause your Wireless AP: 1 Save any changes you 've made and saved in the Wireless Access Point Utility...
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... address: a Open the Wireless Access Point Utility. (See page 12.) b Right-click your Wireless AP, work through these troubleshooting tips. Move your Wireless adapter away from your microwave oven, 2.4 GHz wireless telephone, baby monitor, or other wireless device. ■ Try connecting to the WLAN on the same IP network. If your computer can be as short as 100 feet in poor environments. ■ Ensure that the Wireless Network ID (SSID...
... address: a Open the Wireless Access Point Utility. (See page 12.) b Right-click your Wireless AP, work through these troubleshooting tips. Move your Wireless adapter away from your microwave oven, 2.4 GHz wireless telephone, baby monitor, or other wireless device. ■ Try connecting to the WLAN on the same IP network. If your computer can be as short as 100 feet in poor environments. ■ Ensure that the Wireless Network ID (SSID...
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A Wireless LAN (WLAN) uses radio signals instead of buildings. A WLAN can be as simple as two computers, each installed with a Wireless Network Interface Card (NIC), such as printers or scanners, they can share and exchange files without using hubs, Wireless Access Points, Wireless Routers, and additional Wireless NICs. (This is a network of computers that are in the same general physical location, usually within a building or small group of cables or wires to this topic...
A Wireless LAN (WLAN) uses radio signals instead of buildings. A WLAN can be as simple as two computers, each installed with a Wireless Network Interface Card (NIC), such as printers or scanners, they can share and exchange files without using hubs, Wireless Access Points, Wireless Routers, and additional Wireless NICs. (This is a network of computers that are in the same general physical location, usually within a building or small group of cables or wires to this topic...
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... Basic Set-up page of the Wireless Access Point Utility identifies the Wireless AP on your WLAN to access the Internet. Ethernet Ethernet is a popular networking system that uses NICs and cables (and often, other networking devices such as a printer or CD-ROM drive) communicate with other devices on your WLAN over a specific channel. It automatically selects a channel from them. It has no security function, but makes it 's connected to. The channel is similar to a radio channel-any...
... Basic Set-up page of the Wireless Access Point Utility identifies the Wireless AP on your WLAN to access the Internet. Ethernet Ethernet is a popular networking system that uses NICs and cables (and often, other networking devices such as a printer or CD-ROM drive) communicate with other devices on your WLAN over a specific channel. It automatically selects a channel from them. It has no security function, but makes it 's connected to. The channel is similar to a radio channel-any...