Adaptec 2012500 User Guide
Adaptec 2012500 - Ultra Wireless Access Point Manual
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Adaptec Ultra WirelessTM Access Point User's Guide R - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 2
, Inc. assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. Adaptec reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users. Disclaimer IF THIS PRODUCT DIRECTS YOU - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 3
asked questions for your product. For support via e-mail, submit your question to Adaptec's Technical Support Specialists at ask-de.adaptec.com. ■ French: Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at ask-fr.adaptec.com for articles, troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked questions for - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 4
Adaptec, Inc. ("Adaptec") warrants to the purchaser of this product that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Adaptec Adaptec service facility or to Adaptec - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 5
OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS OF ADAPTEC, INC. AND OTHER LICENSORS WHOSE SOFTWARE MAY BE BUNDLED WITH THIS , on the Internet. You may not use the Software in a computer service business, including in time sharing applications. The Software contains trade secrets and, - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 6
material or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of delivery to you. ADAPTEC AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT AND reserved by Adaptec. Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, you may contact Adaptec by writing to: Adaptec, Inc. Legal - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 7
energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. Adaptec, Inc. AWN-8060 Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 8
In this Guide Introduction 2 Installation Task List 3 Installing Your Wireless AP 6 Installing the Wireless Access Point 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 - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 9
) ■ Ethernet straight-through cable ■ 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 AP, you need a PC-compatible computer - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 10
About Wireless Technology and LANs on page 30 for a basic overview. If you have any non-Adaptec brand Wireless products on your WLAN, or if you have changed the default settings of your other Adaptec Wireless products, you'll find it easier to complete the Installation Checklist if you have this - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 11
AP, as described: LED DIAG LAN Wireless Power On LAN connection is made. Ready to receive Wireless connections. Device is on. Off Problem with LAN connection. Problem with WLAN. Device is off. Blinking Updating firmware. Data is being transmitted on LAN. Data is being transmitted on WLAN. - 4 - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 12
Side View Installation Task List Side View DC-IN port LAN port INIT button The DC-IN port connects your Wireless AP to a power source. The LAN port connects your Wireless AP to your LAN. The INIT button reboots your Wireless AP and resets it to its factory default settings. (Press and hold the - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 13
Installation Task List (see page 3) is to install your Wireless AP. This section helps you locate it in the best possible position and guides you through the installation process. Locating Your Wireless AP For maximum performance, install your Wireless AP in the center of your network, in a place - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 14
Installing Your Wireless AP Installing the Wireless AP Your Wireless AP can fit into your WLAN in multiple ways. It can be connected to a hub or switch on your network, a router on your network, or a network adapter that's installed in a computer on your network. To install the Wireless AP: 1 Use - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 15
helps you set up and monitor your Wireless AP. To install the Wireless Access Point Utility: 1 Insert the Ultra Wireless Access Point CD into your CD-ROM drive. Note: Adaptec recommends that you install the Wireless Access Point Utility and manage your Wireless AP on a computer that is wired to your - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 16
5 Click Next. Installing the Wireless Access Point Utility 6 Type in your User Name and Company Name (optional), then click Next. 9 - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 17
Installing the Wireless Access Point Utility 7 The InstallShield Wizard chooses a default destination folder for the software files. Click Next to accept the default destination (recommended), or click Browse to select an alternate destination. 8 You can choose where to store program icons in the - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 18
Installing the Wireless Access Point Utility 9 Click Finish to complete the installation. The Wireless Access Point Utility is installed. The Wireless Access Point Utility icon appears on your desktop. See Setting Your Wireless AP's IP Address on page 12 to continue. 11 - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 19
You may also need to set the IP address if you are having trouble connecting to the WLAN. To set the IP address: 1 Double-click program using the Windows Start menu. The Utility opens and begins to search for active Adaptec APs. 2 Select your Wireless AP, then click Admin and select Set IP Address - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 20
Start menu. The Utility opens and begins to search for active Adaptec Access Points. Note: If your Wireless AP is not listed in , no password is set. (See Changing the Administration Password on page 26 for instructions on setting or changing the Password.) However, if you set a password during a - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 21
List (see page 3) is to connect your Wireless AP to your WLAN. Follow the instructions for your specific WLAN set-up: ■ If you are setting up a new WLAN using only Adaptec Wireless products, see Using Only Adaptec Wireless Products below. ■ If you are adding your Wireless AP to an existing WLAN or - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 22
Connecting to the WLAN Adding to an Existing WLAN or Using Your Wireless AP With Non-Adaptec Brand Wireless Devices You must adjust the default settings on your Wireless AP to allow it to function properly within your WLAN. These specific settings - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 23
Connecting to the WLAN To change these settings on your Wireless AP: 1 Log on to your Wireless AP. 2 Click the Basic Set-up tab. a Set the Wireless Network ID (SSID). If you are adding your Wireless AP to an existing WLAN, set the SSID to match your other Wireless network devices. Each station on - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 24
3 Click the Security tab. Connecting to the WLAN The Enable WEP Encryption setting is deselected by default. Adaptec recommends that you protect your network by enabling WEP encryption. Unprotected networks are vulnerable to security breaches by unauthorized users. a Set the Enable WEP Encryption - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 25
Connecting to the WLAN b If you selected Enable WEP Encryption, set Security Authentication Type to Both. (See About Security Authentication Settings on page 24 for more information.) Note: The Security page also lets you set MAC address filtering. For more information, see Filtering MAC Addresses - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 26
Point Utility This section provides an introduction to the basic functions of the Wireless Access Point Utility. (See the next sections of this User's Guide for detailed information about specific features of the Utility.) ■ Click Save to save any changes you make on a page. Saved changes don't take - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 27
22. ■ Limiting access to your Wireless AP by filtering MAC addresses. See page 25. ■ Changing the Administration password. See page 26. Note: Adaptec recommends that you manage your Wireless AP from a computer that is physically connected to your Wireless AP through a network hub, switch, or router - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 28
rate setting, Automatic, allows your Wireless AP to automatically adjust its transfer speed for optimal performance and the longest operating range. Adaptec recommends that whenever possible, you maintain the Automatic setting. However, if your Wireless AP's transfer rate changes frequently, you can - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 29
default Enable WEP Encryption setting is Disabled. Disabled encryption allows your Wireless devices to share data in plain text. ! Caution: Adaptec strongly recommends that you protect your network by enabling WEP encryption. Unprotected networks are vulnerable to security breaches from unauthorized - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 30
if you are adding your Wireless AP to an existing WLAN or have any non-Adaptec brand devices on your WLAN. Go to Creating Keys Manually to continue. ■ If you are setting up a new WLAN and have only Adaptec brand products on your WLAN, you can create a passphrase that automatically generates the - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 31
Changing the Set-up of Your WLAN 2 Click Save. Your changes are saved. You must reboot your Wireless AP to apply your changes. Click Reboot 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 - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 32
by enabling MAC address filtering. MAC address filtering lets you specify exactly which Wireless devices can connect to your Wireless AP. Note: Each Adaptec Wireless device is labelled with its assigned MAC address. The MAC address is exclusive to that device and cannot be altered. To enable and - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 33
Changing the Set-up of Your WLAN 7 Click Save. Your changes are saved. You must reboot your Wireless AP to apply your changes. Click Reboot 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 - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 34
Threshold Control Settings Changes to the Transmit Threshold Control settings (Fragmentation threshold and RTS threshold settings) on the Advanced page can affect overall network performance. Adaptec highly recommends that these settings be left at their default values. 27 - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 35
encounter difficulties installing or using your Wireless AP, work through these troubleshooting tips. If you have difficulties achieving or maintaining a Wireless connection: ■ Check to see if radio interference is causing a problem. Move your Wireless adapter away from your microwave oven, 2.4 GHz - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 36
Troubleshooting If the Wireless Access Point Utility does not list your Wireless AP: Ensure that you are running the Utility on a computer that is wired to - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 37
scanners, they can share and exchange files without using floppy disks or CDs, and they can all use a single Internet connection. What's a instead of cables or wires to connect all the computers in the network. Adaptec Ultra Wireless products are based on the 802.11b standard for wireless networks. - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 38
your network from intrusion by the outside world (over the Internet) by installing a router. Go to the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com for more information on Adaptec's Wireless Router. ■ You can exclude unauthorized users from your WLAN by using the security and encryption features built - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 39
Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity IEEE 802.11b compliant Built-in diversity dipole antenna ■ 2.4 2.4835 GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band) ■ DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) ■ 11 Mbps ■ 5.5 Mbps ■ 2 Mbps ■ 1 Mbps auto fall-back Infrastructure mode 64-bit and 128-bit WEP - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 40
is often connected to the network computer that has Internet access, or is directly connected to a DSL or cable modem. The AP then allows other stations driver is a software program that lets an adapter (such as a PC card, PCI card, or USB adapter) or any other device (such as a printer or CD- - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 41
Glossary firewall A firewall is software or a security device that helps prevent unauthorized users from accessing your LAN or WLAN from outside your network (over the Internet). A firewall uses special software that keeps unauthorized users out of your network. hot-swap To hot-swap is to remove or - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 42
Glossary NIC Stands for Network Interface Card. A Wireless NIC is a computer card (such as a Wireless PCI adapter, Wireless PC card, or Wireless USB adapter) that lets your computer link to a network. operating mode Ad-hoc mode (sometimes referred to as peer-to-peer mode) allows two computers to - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 43
(or Automatic), allows your Wireless device to automatically adjust its transfer speed for optimal performance and the longest operating range. Adaptec recommends that whenever possible, you maintain the Auto Rate setting. However, if your Wireless device's transfer rate changes frequently, you - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 44
Glossary Wireless device A Wireless device (or Wireless network device) is any Wireless device that connects to the network. See also network device. Wireless Network ID The Wireless Network ID (also referred to as the SSID) is like a secret code that your Access Point and your Wireless devices - Adaptec 2012500 | User Guide - Page 45
R Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 USA © 2002 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Part Number: 513358-06, Ver. AA, LB 10/02
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