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Adaptec Ultra Wireless
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Copyright © 2002 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trademarks Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, and Ultra Wireless are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Windows 98SE, Windows Me,
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Adaptec Technical Support If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document first—you will find answers to most of your questions here. If you need further assistance, use the support options listed below. Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number ■ Before contacting Technical Support, you need your unique 12-digit TSID number. The TSID number identifies your product and support status. ■ The TSID number is included on two white, bar-coded labels,
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Limited 2-Year Hardware Warranty 1. 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, at its option, will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchaser’s purchase price for the product, provided it is delivered at the purchaser’s expense to an authorized Adaptec service fac
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Adaptec Software License Agreement PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS OF ADAPTEC, INC. AND OTHER LICENSORS WHOSE SOFTWARE MAY BE BUNDLED WITH THIS PRODUCT. BY YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO THE LICENSE TERMS REQUIRED BY THE LICENSOR OF THAT SOFTWARE, AS SET FORTH DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE LICENSE TERMS APPLICABLE TO THE SOFTWARE, YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUC
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7. Limited Warranty. Adaptec and its Licensor warrant only that the media upon which the Software is furnished will be free from defects in 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 CANNOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS YOU MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION. THE FOREGOING STATES THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES ADAPTEC AND ITS LICENSORS WILL PROVIDE FOR BREA
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Regulatory Compliance Statements Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and 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
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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
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Introduction Introduction This User’s Guide provides detailed instructions for installing and configuring your Wireless Access Point (Wireless AP) as part of a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). See the Installation Task List on page 3 for an overview of the installation process. This Guide also includes a basic overview of wireless and LAN technology (see page 30) suitable for novice users. It assumes you have a working knowledge of your computer and are familiar with the Windows operati
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Installation Task List Installation Task List To successfully install your Wireless AP, complete these tasks: ❏ Follow the tips and suggestions provided in the next section, Before You Begin. ❏ Install the Wireless AP. See page 6. ❏ Install the Wireless Access Point Utility. See page 8. ❏ Set the IP address for your Wireless AP. See page 12. ❏ Open and log on to the Utility. See page 13. ❏ Connect to the WLAN. See page 14. Installation takes approximately twenty minutes to complete. Before You
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Installation Task List Side View 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 INIT button for 5 seconds to reset.) 5
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Installing Your Wireless AP Installing Your Wireless AP Before continuing, ensure that you have followed the tips and suggestions provided in Before You Begin on page 3. The next task on the 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 that ha
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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 the mounting screws to secure the Access Point in place, if desired. 2 Connect the Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the Access Point. Step 2: Step 4: Connect LAN. Connect power. 3 Depending on you
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Installing the Wireless Access Point Utility Installing the Wireless Access Point Utility Before you continue, make sure that you have: ❏ Followed the tips and suggestions provided in Before You Begin on page 3. ❏ Installed the Wireless AP. See page 6. The next step on the Installation Task List (see page 3) is to install the Adaptec Wireless Access Point Utility, a tool that helps you set up and monitor your Wireless AP. To install the Wireless Access Point Utility: 1 Insert the Ultra Wirel
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Installing the Wireless Access Point Utility 5 Click Next. 6 Type in your User Name and Company Name (optional), then click Next. 9
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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 Program Folder. Accept the default folder name, type a new folder name, or select one from the Existing Folders list. Click Next. 10
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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
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Setting Your Wireless AP’s IP Address Setting Your Wireless AP’s IP Address Before you continue, make sure that you have: ❏ Followed the tips and suggestions provided in Before You Begin on page 3. ❏ Installed the Wireless AP. See page 6. ❏ Installed the Wireless Access Point Utility. See page 8. The next step on the Installation Task List (see page 3) is to set the IP address for your Wireless AP. You must set the IP address for your Wireless AP if you have just installed your Wireless AP,
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Opening the Utility and Logging on Opening the Utility and Logging on Before you continue, make sure that you have: ❏ Followed the tips and suggestions provided in Before You Begin on page 3. ❏ Installed the Wireless AP. See page 6. ❏ Installed the Wireless Access Point Utility. See page 8. ❏ Set the IP address for your Wireless AP. See page 12. The next step on the Installation Task List (see page 3) is to log on to the Wireless Access Point Utility. To log on to your Wireless AP: 1 Double-c
