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Super G™ Multi-Functional Wireless Access Point
Model # AP431W
Quick Installation Guide
Ver. 1A
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Section 1 This Quick Installation Guide only provides basic instructions. For more detailed information, please refer to the User’s Manual in the supplied CD. Getting Started Please refer to the following diagrams to determine which operating mode you should use for your network. If you want to use the AP431W as an Access Point with minimal configuration, just connect it to your existing router or switch with a Cat. 5 network cable and then power it on. The Access Point is ready to use with its
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Section 2 Connecting the Access Point Step 1 Connect one end of a network cable to the Network port of the Access Point and connect the other end to one of the LAN ports of the router (See the diagram below). Step 2 Power on the Access Point by connecting one end of the supplied power adapter to the power jack of the Access Point and connecting the other end to an electrical outlet. Step 3 Verify that all three lights on the Access Point are lit. If not, verify that all the connections are secu
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Section 3 Gathering Information Step 1 From a computer connected to the router with a cable, go to Start, Run, type command (for Windows 95/98/ME) or cmd (for Windows 2000/XP) and click OK. Step 2 Type ipconfig and press Enter. Your network settings will be displayed. Step 3 Write down the values for the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway on a piece of paper. Step 4 If you want to set the AP431W to a mode other than an Access Point, write down the following values for your existing wir
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Section 4 Using Web Configuration Utility You can use the Access Point’s built-in Web Configuration Utility to configure the encryption settings and operating modes. This section describes how to configure the Access Point’s wireless and security settings. For information on the different operating modes, please refer to Section 5, Selecting Operating Modes. Step 1 Open your Web Browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape), enter the IP Address of the Access Point (default: 192.168.1.250) in the addr
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Step 3 At the Wireless section, enter the SSID (Network Name) for your wireless network and select a Channel number. Step 4 You may enable encryption (authentication) for your wireless network for security purpose, or to match the encryption settings of your existing Access Point. Select an encryption mode from the Authen- tication drop-down list.
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WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Step 4a WEP is a basic encryption type for wireless network. • Open System and disabling Encryption implies no encryption • Open System and enabling Encryption implies WEP open system mode • Shared Key and enabling Encryption implies WEP shared key mode • Open System/Shared Key and enabling Encryption implies WEP auto switch mode Step 4b Enable Encryption, and select the same Key Type and Key Size (64-Bits / 128-Bits / 152 Bits) from the drop-down menus for your wi
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WPA-PSK (WiFi Protected Access-Pre Shared Key) Step 4c WPA-PSK and WPA-2PSK are more secured than WEP and highly recommended. Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK from the drop-down menu and enter the key value in the PassPhrase. Click Apply. You can refer to the User Manual in the provided CD for other authentication types.
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Section 5 Selecting Operating Modes This section describes how to change the Access Point’s operating modes. Step 1 Select the Operating Mode tab to display the Operating Mode page. Access Point This mode allows your wireless computers to connect to your wired network. (Default mode)
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AP Client The AP Client mode converts the Access Point to a wireless network adapter, allowing the network device such as your computer or game console to become a wireless client. Step 1 Select AP Client and enter the MAC address of the AP you want to connect to. You can also click on the Scan button to display the available wireless networks, and select the desired wireless network from the list. Step 2 Click Apply to save the changes. Step 3 Once the Access Point has restarted, you may discon
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AP Repeater The AP Repeater mode converts the Access Point to a wireless repeater. By extending the wireless signal of the source AP/wireless router, the wireless coverage is expanded. Step 1 Select AP Repeater and enter the MAC address or use the Scan button to search for the remote AP (source AP/wireless router). Click Apply to save the changes Step 2 Once the Repeater has restarted, you may disconnect it from the wireless router. For best result, place the Repeater at a central location betwe
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WDS (Bridge) The WDS mode converts the Access Point to a wireless bridge. It bridges the network clients from physically separate LANs into one virtual LAN. Step 1 Select WDS and enter the MAC address of the remote APs. Click Apply to save the changes. Step 2 Configure other Access Points in the same way.
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WDS with AP The WDS mode converts the Access Point to a wireless bridge. It bridges the network clients from physically separate LANs into one virtual LAN and allows wireless clients to connect to the network via the Access Point. Step 1 Select WDS with AP and enter the MAC address of the remote APs. Click Apply to save the changes. Step 2 Configure other Access Points in the same way.
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Section 6 Connecting to the Access Point Once you have properly configured the Access Point, your wireless computers should be able to detect its signal. Use your wireless network adapter’s utility to detect and connect to the Access Point. You can identify the Access Point by its MAC Address, which is displayed in the BSSID field of your wireless network adapter’s utility. You can check the Access Point’s MAC Address on its bottom label. If the signal is weak, try reorienting the Access Point’s
