User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Introduction
- The Harmony Family
- System Requirements
- The Product Package
- 2. Installation
- Installation Procedure
- Mounting Option
- LED Indicators
- Power Requirements
- 3. Wirefree Operation
- Harmony Architecture
- The IEEE 802.11b Specification
- Roaming Between Harmony 802.11b Access Points
- Roaming Guidelines
- 4. Configuration Parameters
- Basic Settings
- AP Name
- Physical Address
- Enable AP
- Partnered APC
- Channel
- Supported Clients
- SSID
- IP Addressing
- Security Settings
- WEP Encryption
- WEP Key Size
- WEP Keys
- Advanced Settings
- Supported Rates
- RTS/CTS
- 5. Performance Hints
- Microwave Ovens
- Range
- 6. Troubleshooting
- How to Obtain Help with Your LAN Installation
- LED Error Codes
- Common Problems and Solutions
- A. Parameters
- B. IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Channels
- C. Harmony 802.11b Access Point Specifications
- D. How to Reach Technical Support
- Index
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Warranty Return Policy
If you have a problem with the Harmony 802.11b Access Point Model 8550, please call Proxim
Technical Support at 1-408-731-2640. Proxim Technical Support will assist with resolving any
technical difficulties you may have with your Proxim product.
After calling Proxim Technical Support, if your product is found to be defective, you may return
the product to Proxim after obtaining an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
The product must be returned in its original packaging. The RMA number should be clearly
marked on the outside of the box. Proxim cannot be held responsible for any product returned
without an RMA number, and no product will be accepted without an RMA number.
FCC WARNING
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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❑ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the
receiver is connected.
❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.