User's Manual

Jan./7
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/2003
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Parameter Description
Information
Include Access Point’s MAC address, frequency domain and
firmware version.
Statistics
Monitor the Ethernet and wireless network traffic.
Configuration
Set the Radio mode, IEEE802.11 parameters (ESSID, channel),
password, IP address, WEP and Access Control.
Upgrade
Upgrade the firmware of the Wireless LAN Access Point.
 Assign Access Point Name: You may assign any name to the Access Point.
 Assigning the ESSID
The ESSID is a unique ID given to the Wireless LAN Access Point. Assign an ESSID
to your Access Point (Default value: My Network). The ESSID can be up to 32
characters.
 Assigning the Channel
From Configuration → IEEE802.11, select a clear channel for your Wireless LAN
Access Point. You may use the Site Survey tool came with the wireless PC Card
utility to monitor each channel and choose a channel with good quality.
 Assigning IP address (optional)
Assign an IP address to your Access Point if you wish to configure the Wireless LAN
Access Point via the Web Management or Telnet. Consult your network administrator
to obtain an available IP address for your Access Point.
 Using the WEP Encryption (optional)
If data transmission with high security is required on your network, it is recommended