User manual TRENDNET TEW-AP100

[. . . ] Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter power supply. 5 FreePort Station User's Manual 2. Preparing the FreePort Station Settings (on the Personal Computer) The AP settings are preformed using a personal computer on the Ethernet LAN. For the proper AP setting, make sure that the following software are installed in the personal computer (hereafter called the settings personal computer) on the Ethernet LAN. TCP/IP protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 2 Click Start and select Programs, FreePort Station and then FreePort Station Manager 3 Click Edit and select Search FreePort Station. 4 The computer starts searching for the FreePort Station. 5 The FreePort Station appears in the list. 6 Select the FreePort Station, click Admin and select Configure AS. 7 The Web browser starts to display the FreePort Station settings screen. 14 FreePort Station User's Manual Enabling / Disabling the Roaming Function With the roaming function, an appropriate FreePort Station is automatically chosen according to the location of your PC. There is no need to change the FreePort Station' s settings when you move your PC to another room. Follow the steps below to set the roaming function. 1 Refer to " Installing FreePort Station Manager" to install the FreePort Station Manager. 2 Click Custom Setting. 3 Fill in the following fields. Group Name: All FreePort Stations that are set up for roaming must have the same Group Name. Roaming option: "Use" After filling in the fields, click Set. Follow the screen prompt. 15 FreePort Station User's Manual Limiting connection from Wireless LAN PCs Follow the steps below to limit the connection capability from wireless LAN PCs to the FreePort Station. The steps below will change settings so that no wireless LAN PCs other than those registered with the settings can connect to the wired LAN PCs. Setting procedure 1 Refer to " Installing FreePort Station Manager" to install the FreePort Station Manager. 2 Click Custom Setting. 3 Click "Wireless LAN Computer Limitation". 4 Select "Set Limit" for Wireless LAN Computer Limitation Setting and click Set. 5 When the message "Settings Complete" appears, click "Return". 16 FreePort Station User's Manual 6 Type in a MAC address for the wireless LAN PC to be connected to the wired LAN PCs in the "Wireless LAN Computer MAC Address" field and click Add. · Refer to the manual supplied with the wireless LAN PC for information about the MAC address. · The MAC address should be separated every two digits by colons ( : ). When the "Unavailable wireless LAN computer(s)" list includes a wireless LAN card which you want allow to connect to the Wired LAN PCs, tick the "Enable" check box for the relevant MAC address and click Change. 7 When the message "MAC addresses added" appears, click Return. 8 The added MAC address will appear in the "Available Wireless LAN Computer(s)" field. Up to 256 MAC addresses can be registered. No wireless LAN PCs other than those registered in the "Available Wireless LAN Computers" field can communicate with any wired LAN PCs. Communication between wireless LAN PCs via the FreePort Station is available. To disable a registered wireless PC, tick the "Disable" check box for the relevant MAC address in the "Available Wireless LAN Computers" field and click Change. 17 FreePort Station User's Manual Ensuring Security by the WEP (Encryption) Function Follow the steps below to encrypt wireless packets so that they cannot be intercepted by a third party. If the WEP function is set, communication between a Macintosh computer is not available. Setting procedure 1 Refer to " Installing FreePort Station Manager" to install the FreePort Station Manager. 2 Hold down the "RESET" button located at the rear of the FreePort Station for 3 seconds or longer to reset the FreePort Station to the factory default settings. 20 FreePort Station User's Manual 4. Self-Diagnostic The FreePort Station performs self-diagnosis every time it is turned on or restarted. When an error occurs, the "DIAG" lamp flashes a specific number of times identifying the error. The lamp flashing pattern is repeated until the FreePort Station is restarted or turned off. DIAG lamp Error Descriptions Number of flashes 1 2 3 4 5 9 Error RAM check error ROM check error Wired LAN error Wireless LAN error Clock error Other errors Explanation Cannot read/write the internal memory. The clock is not set correctly, or the clock battery may be depleted. 3 If one of the above errors is displayed, try removing the AC adapter from the socket to restart. 21 FreePort Station User's Manual 5. Setting Screens Tables This section explains details of the setting screen tables. Setting Screen Configuration 22 FreePort Station User's Manual Setting Screens Explanation Items marked with an asterisk (*) can be set using the Standard Setup screen. Detailed Settings (Bridge Mode) Note 1: Enter a maximum of 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive), and the underbar "_". [. . . ] Product Specifications This chapter describes the specifications of the product and the LAN port connector. 28 FreePort Station User's Manual LAN Port Connector Specifications The RJ-45 8-pole connector, specified ISO / IEC8877:1992. MDI Signal Assignment 29 FreePort Station User's Manual NOTICE The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested an 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 residental instration. 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. [. . . ]