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User Manual
AeroPad Mini
AeroPad Mini — 802.11g Ethernet Adapter for Mac/PC
Revised: 04/27/2005
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 3 1.1 Benefits ................................................................................................... 3 1.2 Features .................................................................................................. 3 1.3 Ideal Applications .................................................................................... 4 1.4 Wireless Network Plann
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1.0 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Macsense AeroPad Mini, the 802.11g Ethernet Adapter for Mac/PC. Welcome to the Macsense/Xsense Product Family. A fast growing trend today is wireless networking. By going wireless you reduce the hassle of cable clutter, the expensive need to run cabling in the home or office and the aggravation altogether to crawl under that desk for the last time to see if that Ethernet cable is connected. The convenience of where and when you
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Mbps • Auto-fallback to lower data rate in noisy environments. • Achieving data rate up to 54Mbps for 802.11g and 11Mps for 802.11b with wide range coverage. • AeroPad Mini supports and Mac OS 7, 8, 9 and OS X, Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP. • No driver or software installation required. • Supports computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) connection without an access point. • Works with all standard Internet applications. Note: Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g specificati
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This is in contrast with another related wireless topology, called Ad-hoc network, in which each wireless workstation communicates with one another without the existence of an access point. Although Ad-hoc allows for wireless connection between computers without an access point, it is Infrastructure with its central wireless access point that will be the most common. Other Applications The AeroPad Mini is the perfect wireless 802.11b/g solution for computers that are not wireless re
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join multiple-player games. TiVo has a built in Ethernet port which can connected to the AeroPad Mini. This will allow the TiVo to connect wirelessly to the local network, allowing it to access media content (music, photos, and video) on your computer or on the Internet. AeroPad Mini simplifies connection by eliminating long cable clutter. 1.4 Wireless Network Planning Although the arrival of affordable wireless technologies has provided a great deal of flexibility in how you connect to
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range can reach. Take your time to plan your wireless network properly to help provide the best range. Each obstruction can and will diminish the signal strength. So bare this in mind when planning and implementing your wireless network. 7
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2.0 BEFORE YOU START Before you start using the AeroPad Mini, check for package contents and make sure you have the system requirements to use the AeroPad Mini. 2.1 Package Contents • One AeroPad Mini 802.11g Ethernet Adapter • One RJ-45 Ethernet cables • One USB Power Cable • One CD containing the User Manual • Quick Start Guide 2.2 System and Other Requirements • Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP or that of later versions • Mac OS 7.5.3 or later versions including OS X (including 10.4 Tig
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3.0 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AEROPAD MINI This chapter first gives a description of the LED indicators and ports of the AeroPad Mini. Then it outlines the steps in connecting the unit to your computer. 3.1 Front LED’s and Back Panel LED’s: • Power LED: ON when the unit is powered up • LAN LED: ON indicates LAN connection; BLINK indicates LAN activity • WLAN LED: ON indicates WLAN is working; BLINK indicates wireless activity. Ports: • USB Power Jack: Obtain power from the host comput
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3.2 Installation To connect AeroPad Mini to your computer, following the step below: 1. Plug one RJ-45 connector of the enclosed Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer; plug the other RJ-45 connector to AeroPad Mini's Ethernet port. 2. Take out the USB Power cable. Plug the USB connector into a USB port on the computer, and then plug the other end into the AeroPad Mini’s power port. This will provide the AeroPad Mini with the required power to operate. 3. Make sure the
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4.0 Basic Configuration AeroPad Mini does not require drivers to be installed into your system. AeroPad Mini is configured by using any web browser (e.g. Safari, Internet Explorer, and Netscape) from your computer and accessing AeroPad Mini's internal configuration web pages (hereafter referred to as "web-config pages"). As with any wireless adapter, you will need to configure the AeroPad Mini before it can connect to your wireless network. Mainly, AeroPad needs to know what the Network
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or DNS. Follow the instructions below for each OS. 4.1.1 Mac OS X 10.x 1. In the Finder click on the Apple menu and select System Preferences. 2. Under the Internet and Network section, click the Network icon. 3. Select the TCP/IP tab. 4. Click on the Location menu and select "Automatic" 5. Click on the Show menu and select "Built-in Ethernet". 14
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6. Click on the Configure menu and select "Manually" (If "Manually" is not available, click on the PPPoE tab and uncheck "Connect using PPPoE"), click Apply Now, now select the TCP/IP tab. Click on the Configure menu and select "Manually". a. In the IP Address field, enter "192.168.1.2". b. In the Subnet Mask field, enter "255.255.255.0". (If the Subnet Mask field is not available click on the PPPoE tab and uncheck Connect using PPPoE, click Apply Now, now select the TCP/IP tab.) c. Cl
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Connection Properties" windows will open. 3. Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" item and click the Properties button. 4. Select "Use the following IP address" option. a. In the IP Address field, enter “192.168.1.2” b. In the Subnet Mask field, enter "255.255.255.0" c. Leave Default gateway, DNS fields empty. 16
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6. Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 7. Click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window. 4.1.4 Windows 95/98/ME 1. Double-click the Control Panel icon in My Computer folder or locate it in the Start Menu. The sub-folder Control Panel is located under Settings. 2. In the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. The network interface card (installed on your computer) appears along with the network protocol on the Configuration
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a. Click the IP Address tab from the TCP/IP Properties window. b. Select the item Specify an IP address to manually input unique IP address and Subnet Mask. In the IP Address field enter “192.168.1.2” where x is any variable of your choice ranging from 1 - 253. (We suggest assigning “1”) 7. After specifying the settings of TCP/IP click OK and restart Windows to allow the settings to take effect. 4.2 Access the Web-Config Pages Note: Before we continue please refer to the previous Sec
