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Wireless N 300 Multi-Function Access Point with 5-Port Switch Model # AP671W User's Manual Ver. 1A
Wireless N 300 Multi-Function Access Point with 5-Port Switch Model # AP671W User's Manual Ver. 1A
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... COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...2 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ...3 1.1 FEATURES...3 1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS ...3 1.3 ACCESS POINT INTERFACE ...4 CHAPTER 2 CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT 6 2.1 INSTALLING THE ACCESS POINT TO YOUR NETWORK 6 2.2 ACCESSING THE ACCESS POINT BY WEB BROWSER 15 2.3 VIEW SYSTEM STATUS AND INFORMATION ...16 2.4 SELECT AN OPERATING MODE FOR ACCESS POINT 18 2.4.1 AP Mode ...19 2.4.1.1 Multiple ESSID ...20 2.4.2 AP Client Mode...22 2‐4‐...
... COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...2 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ...3 1.1 FEATURES...3 1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS ...3 1.3 ACCESS POINT INTERFACE ...4 CHAPTER 2 CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT 6 2.1 INSTALLING THE ACCESS POINT TO YOUR NETWORK 6 2.2 ACCESSING THE ACCESS POINT BY WEB BROWSER 15 2.3 VIEW SYSTEM STATUS AND INFORMATION ...16 2.4 SELECT AN OPERATING MODE FOR ACCESS POINT 18 2.4.1 AP Mode ...19 2.4.1.1 Multiple ESSID ...20 2.4.2 AP Client Mode...22 2‐4‐...
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...data rate of up to 300Mbps* with IEEE 802.11n standard • 6-in-1 Multi-Function: Access Point, Universal Repeater, AP Client, Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi Point Bridge, WDS (Wireless Distributed System) • Multiple-SSID function supports 4 separate wireless networks for ... anything missing in the package, and contact your purchase of AP671W, Airlink101 Wireless N 300 Multi-Function Access Point with the built-in 6 different modes: Access Point, AP Client, Universal Repeater, Point to Point and Point to 300Mbps* provides higher bandwidth and boarder coverage than Wireless ...
...data rate of up to 300Mbps* with IEEE 802.11n standard • 6-in-1 Multi-Function: Access Point, Universal Repeater, AP Client, Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi Point Bridge, WDS (Wireless Distributed System) • Multiple-SSID function supports 4 separate wireless networks for ... anything missing in the package, and contact your purchase of AP671W, Airlink101 Wireless N 300 Multi-Function Access Point with the built-in 6 different modes: Access Point, AP Client, Universal Repeater, Point to Point and Point to 300Mbps* provides higher bandwidth and boarder coverage than Wireless ...
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Wireless network is ready and WPS setup is not in progress. Wireless network is connected. LAN port is switched off. LAN port is powered on. 1.3 Access Point Interface Front Panel LEDs LED Light Status POWER On On WLAN Off Flashing LAN 1-5 LNK/ACT On Off Flashing Description Router is transferring or receiving ...
Wireless network is ready and WPS setup is not in progress. Wireless network is connected. LAN port is switched off. LAN port is powered on. 1.3 Access Point Interface Front Panel LEDs LED Light Status POWER On On WLAN Off Flashing LAN 1-5 LNK/ACT On Off Flashing Description Router is transferring or receiving ...
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Step 3 Connect one end of a network cable to the WAN port of the router and connect the other end of the cable to configure the AP. You will be using this computer to the DSL/Cable modem. Click Next. 6 Chapter 2 Configuring the Access Point 2.1 Installing the Access Point to start the configuration. Step 2 Click Next to Your Network Step 1 Insert the provided CD into your computer's CD ROM drive. Power on the modem.
Step 3 Connect one end of a network cable to the WAN port of the router and connect the other end of the cable to configure the AP. You will be using this computer to the DSL/Cable modem. Click Next. 6 Chapter 2 Configuring the Access Point 2.1 Installing the Access Point to start the configuration. Step 2 Click Next to Your Network Step 1 Insert the provided CD into your computer's CD ROM drive. Power on the modem.
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Check on Enable the WPA/WPA2 (Mixed) and enter 8~63 characters into Pre-Shared Key. A) Access Point Configure the SSID and Channel Number if you have selected Access Point mode. Step 7 Select an operation mode for your wireless network. Click Next. Click Next. 9 Step 8 Configure the settings for your Access Point and click Next. This is the security key for the operation mode you have selected.
Check on Enable the WPA/WPA2 (Mixed) and enter 8~63 characters into Pre-Shared Key. A) Access Point Configure the SSID and Channel Number if you have selected Access Point mode. Step 7 Select an operation mode for your wireless network. Click Next. Click Next. 9 Step 8 Configure the settings for your Access Point and click Next. This is the security key for the operation mode you have selected.
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Enter the key of the other Access Point for the bridge. D) Point-to-Point / Point-to-MultiPoint / WDS Bridge Same setup procedure applies to Point-to-Point Bridge, Point-to use Point-toPoint Bridge as an example. We will use and enter the MAC address of the wireless network you wish to connect to. For bridge mode, you wish to -MultiPoint Bridge and WDS Bridge modes. Select a channel number you need at least two Access Points. Click Next. 12 Click Next.
Enter the key of the other Access Point for the bridge. D) Point-to-Point / Point-to-MultiPoint / WDS Bridge Same setup procedure applies to Point-to-Point Bridge, Point-to use Point-toPoint Bridge as an example. We will use and enter the MAC address of the wireless network you wish to connect to. For bridge mode, you wish to -MultiPoint Bridge and WDS Bridge modes. Select a channel number you need at least two Access Points. Click Next. 12 Click Next.
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Click Next. Wait for 60 second for general users. It is recommended to use WPA2-PSK(AES) which is the safest encryption for the AP to follow the same configuration procedure on other Access Point(s). Step 9 Verify the settings you need to restart. 13 After finishing the setup of the first AP, you have configured and click Restart. Configure the wireless security settings.
Click Next. Wait for 60 second for general users. It is recommended to use WPA2-PSK(AES) which is the safest encryption for the AP to follow the same configuration procedure on other Access Point(s). Step 9 Verify the settings you need to restart. 13 After finishing the setup of the first AP, you have configured and click Restart. Configure the wireless security settings.
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... and IP address. WPS Setting Using the WiFi-Protected Setup (WPS) to make the connection to the Access Point with username "admin" and password. 2.2 Accessing the Access Point by unauthorized users and highly increase the security for your Access Point (the IP address you entered in Step 6, Section 2.1) in to the wireless clients easier. Security Configuring the...
... and IP address. WPS Setting Using the WiFi-Protected Setup (WPS) to make the connection to the Access Point with username "admin" and password. 2.2 Accessing the Access Point by unauthorized users and highly increase the security for your Access Point (the IP address you entered in Step 6, Section 2.1) in to the wireless clients easier. Security Configuring the...
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...Displays current wireless operating mode (see is very helpful when you want to identify this wireless access point). BSSID Displays current BSSID (a set of unique identification name of this access point and other wired / wireless computer / devices. 2.3 View System Status and Information After you...displayed here. Displays current wireless security setting. All system and network related information of your access point, and when you try to fix the communication problem between this access point, it can click 'Status' on the left, and the system status and information will...
...Displays current wireless operating mode (see is very helpful when you want to identify this wireless access point). BSSID Displays current BSSID (a set of unique identification name of this access point and other wired / wireless computer / devices. 2.3 View System Status and Information After you...displayed here. Displays current wireless security setting. All system and network related information of your access point, and when you try to fix the communication problem between this access point, it can click 'Status' on the left, and the system status and information will...
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... if you need such upgrade. 17 Displays the hardware version. Displays the IP address of IP address. Displays the total passed time since the wireless access point is powered. If you want to perform firmware upgrade, this wireless access point. Displays the MAC address of the AP. Displays the current firmware version.
... if you need such upgrade. 17 Displays the hardware version. Displays the IP address of IP address. Displays the total passed time since the wireless access point is powered. If you want to perform firmware upgrade, this wireless access point. Displays the MAC address of the AP. Displays the current firmware version.
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... mode. Bridge-WDS mode will need four AP671W for this mode wirelessly. AP Bridge-Point to Point Connect two physically isolated wireless networks with four wireless access points. Universal Repeater This product can act as a wireless range extender that will need two AP671W for this mode wirelessly. The access point can act as Station and AP at the...
... mode. Bridge-WDS mode will need four AP671W for this mode wirelessly. AP Bridge-Point to Point Connect two physically isolated wireless networks with four wireless access points. Universal Repeater This product can act as a wireless range extender that will need two AP671W for this mode wirelessly. The access point can act as Station and AP at the...
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Please select one wireless operating mode, for detailed descriptions of every setup item: 19 Diagram 1: AP mode application When you select 'AP', the following options will be displayed: Here are descriptions of every operating mode; please refer to Section 2.4.1 to 2.4.6 listed below. 2.4.1 AP Mode In AP mode, this access point acts as a bridge between 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless devices and wired Ethernet network, and exchanges data between them.
Please select one wireless operating mode, for detailed descriptions of every setup item: 19 Diagram 1: AP mode application When you select 'AP', the following options will be displayed: Here are descriptions of every operating mode; please refer to Section 2.4.1 to 2.4.6 listed below. 2.4.1 AP Mode In AP mode, this access point acts as a bridge between 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless devices and wired Ethernet network, and exchanges data between them.
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... band you clicked Apply, the following message will be displayed: After you wish to use . You can input up -to-date. The access point supports multiple SSID function; For detailed descriptions of a certain band. Please input the ESSID (the name used by other setup procedures, or ...click "Apply" to reboot the router so the settings will take effect (Please wait for 30 seconds while router is being used to identify this access point, select 2.4GHz (B+G+N). If you select 2.4GHz (B+G), then only wireless clients using the wireless band you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz...
... band you clicked Apply, the following message will be displayed: After you wish to use . You can input up -to-date. The access point supports multiple SSID function; For detailed descriptions of a certain band. Please input the ESSID (the name used by other setup procedures, or ...click "Apply" to reboot the router so the settings will take effect (Please wait for 30 seconds while router is being used to identify this access point, select 2.4GHz (B+G+N). If you select 2.4GHz (B+G), then only wireless clients using the wireless band you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz...
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... '2.5 Wireless Security' for more information. Broadcast SSID Decide if the wireless access point will broadcast its own ESSID or not. Besides the main SSID (It can input up to identify this wireless access point) here. With different SSIDs, you can separate the wireless networks with different...VLAN settings. PLEASE NOTE THAT ESSID IS CASE SENSITIVE. Enable Select the box to enable each additional ESSID. This access point supports 4 sets of your wireless access point (set the option to 'Disable'), so only people those who know the ESSID of SSID. Here are descriptions of...
... '2.5 Wireless Security' for more information. Broadcast SSID Decide if the wireless access point will broadcast its own ESSID or not. Besides the main SSID (It can input up to identify this wireless access point) here. With different SSIDs, you can separate the wireless networks with different...VLAN settings. PLEASE NOTE THAT ESSID IS CASE SENSITIVE. Enable Select the box to enable each additional ESSID. This access point supports 4 sets of your wireless access point (set the option to 'Disable'), so only people those who know the ESSID of SSID. Here are descriptions of...
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... improve the performance of data, to give higher priority to a VLAN on your network uses VLANs, you enable WMM function, the access point will be a wireless station and join to enable the Ethernet device be displayed: 22 Therefore you select 'AP Client', the following ...applications, like audio/video streaming, network telephony (VoIP), and others. When you can connect the access point to Ethernet device such us TV and Game player to a wireless network through an access point or AP router. WMM WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) technology, which require instant responding. VLAN ...
... improve the performance of data, to give higher priority to a VLAN on your network uses VLANs, you enable WMM function, the access point will be a wireless station and join to enable the Ethernet device be displayed: 22 Therefore you select 'AP Client', the following ...applications, like audio/video streaming, network telephony (VoIP), and others. When you can connect the access point to Ethernet device such us TV and Game player to a wireless network through an access point or AP router. WMM WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) technology, which require instant responding. VLAN ...
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...every setup item: Band Please select the wireless band you clicked Apply, the following message will be displayed: After you wish to this access point. If you select 2.4GHz (B+G), then only wireless clients using the wireless band you 'll be able to connect to associate it will... be displayed on your web browser: You can input up . Site Survey When you have to this access point. Please go to Section 2.4.2.1 for Ethernet network device to identify this access point. Main ESSID Please input the ESSID (the name used to have wireless capability, you use . It ...
...every setup item: Band Please select the wireless band you clicked Apply, the following message will be displayed: After you wish to this access point. If you select 2.4GHz (B+G), then only wireless clients using the wireless band you 'll be able to connect to associate it will... be displayed on your web browser: You can input up . Site Survey When you have to this access point. Please go to Section 2.4.2.1 for Ethernet network device to identify this access point. Main ESSID Please input the ESSID (the name used to have wireless capability, you use . It ...
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... table will be displayed here. Channel Display to channel number of the access point. BSSID Display the BSSID (MAC Address) of the access point. Signal The signal strength of the access point. Authentication Display the authentication type of each access point will list the access points nearby as the access point is better. 24 Encryption Display the encryption setting of every setup...
... table will be displayed here. Channel Display to channel number of the access point. BSSID Display the BSSID (MAC Address) of the access point. Signal The signal strength of the access point. Authentication Display the authentication type of each access point will list the access points nearby as the access point is better. 24 Encryption Display the encryption setting of every setup...
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...AP671W Wireless N 300 Access Point which is physically isolated. Diagram 3: Point to Point Bridge mode application When you have selected will not accept regular wireless clients anymore. Select an access point and click this mode to connect a network to choose the network. Point to Point Mode In this mode, this wireless access point... the wireless modes include 11b, 11b/g or 11b/g/n or 11n only of the access point you select 'AP Bridge - Point to refresh the table. The SSID name of the access points. Click this mode, it will be displayed in the Main SSID in the Basic...
...AP671W Wireless N 300 Access Point which is physically isolated. Diagram 3: Point to Point Bridge mode application When you have selected will not accept regular wireless clients anymore. Select an access point and click this mode to connect a network to choose the network. Point to Point Mode In this mode, this wireless access point... the wireless modes include 11b, 11b/g or 11b/g/n or 11n only of the access point you select 'AP Bridge - Point to refresh the table. The SSID name of the access points. Click this mode, it will be displayed in the Main SSID in the Basic...
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...and the following message will be displayed: After you clicked Apply, the following message will be able to connect to this access point. After you finish with another wireless access point you want to allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band. Here are descriptions of every setup item: ...If you wish to connect. MAC address 1 Please input the MAC address of the wireless access point you select (802.11b, 802.11 Draft-N, or 802.11g) will appear. Set Security Click this access point. By selecting different band setting, you wish to this wireless link, a new popup window ...
...and the following message will be displayed: After you clicked Apply, the following message will be able to connect to this access point. After you finish with another wireless access point you want to allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band. Here are descriptions of every setup item: ...If you wish to connect. MAC address 1 Please input the MAC address of the wireless access point you select (802.11b, 802.11 Draft-N, or 802.11g) will appear. Set Security Click this access point. By selecting different band setting, you wish to this wireless link, a new popup window ...