User manual TRENDNET TEW-230APB

[. . . ] Regulatory notes and statements Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices. The energy levels of these emissions however are far much less than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use frequency safety standards and recommendations. The use of Wireless LAN devices may be restricted in some situations or environments for example: ·On board of airplanes, or ·In an explosive environment, or ·In case the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful In case the policy regarding the use of Wireless LAN devices in specific organizations or environments (e. g. [. . . ] This manual helps to features the innovating wireless technology that can help you build a wireless network easily!This manual contains detailed instructions in operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. With a WLAN (IEEE 802. 11b) Access Point, a mobile computer can share data with another mobile computer in a wireless way. Easy-to-use utilities are bundled with WLAN Access Point for configuration and monitoring purposes. WLAN networking can wirelessly transmit and receive data, minimizing the need for wired connections, at a speed of up to eleven megabit per second. With WLAN networking, you can locate your PC wherever you want without wires and cables. WLAN networking provides users with an access to real-time information anywhere in their organization. The mobility provides productivity and service, which are not available under wired networks. Purpose This manual discusses how to install the WLAN Access Point. Overview of this User's Guide Introduction. Describes the WLAN Access Point and its features. Helps you get started with the basic installation of the WLAN Access Point. Tells how to setup the driver and the utility setting. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental) specifications of the WLAN Access Point. 1 UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Access Point. Visually inspect if the Power Adaptor was fully plugged to the device power jack. Unpacking Open the box of the Access Point and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items: One Wireless Access Point One Quick Installation Guide One CD-Rom (User's guide) One External Power Adapter If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement. Setup The setup of the Wireless Access Point can be performed using the following steps: Locate an optimum location for the Wireless LAN Access Point (AP). The best place for your AP is usually the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. Visually inspect the Ethernet RJ45 port connector and make sure that it is fully plugged in to the system's Ethernet switch/hub port. Try to place the AP in a position that can best cover your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will be. The antenna's position enhances the receiving sensitivity. 3 4 HARDWARE INSTALATION Rear Panel The figure below shows the rear panel of the Access Point LED Indicator The figure below shows the LED Indicator of the Wireless LAN Access Point. - + Ether net R eset Power LAN WLAN Rear Panel Ethernet Ethernet uplink port with auto-sensing for connecting to either 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet connections, connect this port to switch/hub. Reset There is two function by pressing the "Reset" button, one is software reboot and the other is factory reset. Software Reboot: to reboot the Access Point, press the "Reset" button. Factory Reset: to reset the setting back to factory default setting, press the "Reset" button within 10 seconds, once you press the button, the LED of the WLAN will turn off and when the Access Point is ready, the LED will start blinking. DC Power Connect the AC Power Adapter to the AP's power jack. Front View POWER This indicator lights green when the Access Point receives power. [. . . ] RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) utilizes a RADIUS server for authentication and the use of dynamic TKIP, AES, or WEP. Pre-Shared Key Format: select Passphrase mode or Hex mode for the Pre-Shared Key. Pre-Shared Key: Enter the Pre-Shared Key via using the Passphrase mode (8-63 character alphanumeric) or Hex mode (64 character 0~F hexadecimal). Pre-Shared Key: Enter the Pre-Shared via using the Passphrase mode or Hex mode. Authentication RADIUS server: fill the port, IP address and the password of the RADIUS server. When choose the encrytion to WEP mode, you need to click on the "Set WEP Key" button, some setting as follow: When choose the encrytion to WPA mode, you need to select some setting as follow: WPA Auhtentication Mode: select a WPA-Radius or Pre-Shared Key for the authentication mode. [. . . ]