User's Manual

AcroLAN Access Point User’s Guide
Version 2000.12.10
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Chapter 3 Access Point Management
This chapter describes the pages in the Access Point’s management system.
Before installing the AcroLAN Access Point Manager, first select a computer that meets
these requirements:
•
Operating system is Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows 2000, Windows ME or
Windows NT4.0 later.
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The computer is connected to the Access Point’s wired or wireless LAN.
To install the AcroLAN Access Point Manager, insert the AcroLAN Access Point setup
CD in the PC and run
SETUP
(this can be done from the Windows Explorer). Follow the
Setup instructions. If you have a previous version of the Access Point Manager, install
the Access Point Manager on the same computer folder. The setup process
automatically upgrades the existing software and keeps your existing configuration files.
The AcroLAN Access Point Manager is included in the AcroLAN Access Point kit.
The AP Manager can be used as a setup/configuration tool for new Access Points and
as a management tool to assist the ongoing management and support of AcroLAN
wireless LANs.
The AcroLAN Access Point Manager has the following features:
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Ability to manage multiple APs remotely, including changing parameters in a wireless
network with a single command
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Ability to view AP parameters, such as AP statistics, AP firmware version number,
MAC addresses
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Integrity checking for many wireless parameter changes
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Integrated with a BooTP/TFTP application for simple AP firmware upgrades, also
called flash upgrades.