Contec FX-DS110-APL User manual

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Copyright
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Product Configuration
･FX-DS110-APL …1
･AC Adapter with 1.8m cable …1
･Tapping screws (for mounting on wall, etc.) …2
･Locking screw (for connecting to ground wire) …1
･Magnets (for mounting on metallic surfaces) …2
･Rubber feet …4
･Floppy disk …1
･User’s Manual (this booklet)…1
･Installation Guide …1
User's Manual
FX-DS110-APL Floppy disk x 1
AC Adapter x 1
Installation
Guide
Tapping screw x 2
Rubber feet x 4
Locking screw x 1
User's Manual
Magnet x 2
POWER
WRX
WLINK
LIN K
RX
Check the contents to make sure that you have everything listed
above. If you do not have all the items, contact your distributor
or CONTEC group office where you purchased.

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Table of Contents
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Table of Contents
Copyright............................................................................i
Trademarks ........................................................................i
Product Configuration..................................................... ii
1. Introduction
1. Introduction1. Introduction
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Features ........................................................................1
Terminology/Abbreviations ..........................................2
Limited One-Year Warranty.........................................2
How to Obtain Service..................................................3
Liability.........................................................................3
Handling Precautions...................................................3
Precautions for Use ......................................................4
Precautions Related to Electromagnetic Interference4
Precautions Related to Service ....................................5
About the Manual.........................................................6
2. Overview
2. Overview2. Overview
2. Overview................................
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Component Locations .......................................................7
LED Indicators..................................................................8
DIP Switches.....................................................................9
Multi-channel Operation................................................10
3. Operating Mode Descriptions
3. Operating Mode Descriptions3. Operating Mode Descriptions
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ADHOC (Simple Mode)...................................................13
Infrastructure (Standard Mode) ....................................14
Operating Modes and Communications ........................15
4. Setup
4. Setup4. Setup
4. Setup ................................
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Wall Installation .............................................................17
Using the Mounting Screws (Included).....................17
Using the Magnets (Included)....................................18
Table Top Installation.....................................................20
Cable Installation ...........................................................20
Power Supply Connection...............................................21
Ground Connection.........................................................22

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5. Settings
5. Settings5. Settings
5. Settings................................
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Preparing the Utility Software ......................................23
Utility Software Settings................................................24
Edit Device Name.......................................................25
Configuration..............................................................26
Firmware.....................................................................27
Status ..........................................................................28
Setting Descriptions .......................................................29
Edit..............................................................................29
Base.............................................................................29
SNMP ..........................................................................32
Spanning Tree.............................................................33
Other Settings.............................................................35
To Register or Set Up a New Access Point.....................36
To Edit Settings for an Existing Access Point...............36
To Use Data scramble Functions for Better Security...37
To Use SNMP Agent Functions......................................37
To Use Spanning Tree.....................................................38
To Access the APL from a Different Router...................38
6. Spanning Tree Algorithms (STA)
6. Spanning Tree Algorithms (STA)6. Spanning Tree Algorithms (STA)
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What is an STA?..............................................................39
STA Parameters..............................................................40
Bridge Level................................................................40
Port Level....................................................................42
Sample STAApplication.................................................43
7. SNMP Agent Functions
7. SNMP Agent Functions7. SNMP Agent Functions
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SNMPc Overview............................................................47
MIB Support....................................................................48
Control Using SNMPc ....................................................49
Building-in to SNMPc.....................................................50
MIB Database Updates ..................................................50

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8. Troubleshooting
8. Troubleshooting8. Troubleshooting
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When Communication Fails.......................................51
When SNMP Connections Fail...................................52
When the APL Will Not Start ....................................53
9. Appendix
9. Appendix9. Appendix
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Product Specifications ....................................................55
Input/Output Interface...................................................57
UTP Port Pin Assignments ........................................57
Glossary...........................................................................58
10. Index
10. Index10. Index
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List of Figures
List of FiguresList of Figures
List of Figures
Figure 2.1. Component Locations.................................................7
Figure 2.2. Multi-channel Operation...........................................10
Figure 2.3. Channel Frequencies.................................................11
Figure 3.1. ADHOC Mode..........................................................13
Figure 3.2. Infrastructure Mode..................................................14
Figure 4.1. Wall Installation........................................................17
Figure 4.2. Attaching Magnets....................................................18
Figure 4.3. Removing Magnets...................................................18
Figure 4.4. Installation on a Steel Desk......................................19
Figure 4.5. Cable Connection......................................................20
Figure 4.6. Power Supply Connection ........................................21
Figure 4.7. Ground Connection...................................................22
Figure 5.1. Main Menu................................................................24
Figure 5.2. Edit............................................................................25
Figure 5.3. Configuration............................................................26
Figure 5.4. Firmware...................................................................27
Figure 5.5. Status.........................................................................28
Figure 6.1. Sample STA Application..........................................43
Figure 6.2. After STA Application..............................................44
Figure 6.3. Reconfigured After STA Application.......................45
Figure 7.1. Settings......................................................................49
Figure 9.1. External Dimensions.................................................56

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List of Tables
List of TablesList of Tables
List of Tables
Table 2.1. ADHOC (Simple Mode) ...............................................8
Table 2.2. Infrastructure (Standard Mode) [Unit Type AP]...........8
Table 2.3. Infrastructure (Standard Mode) [Unit Type Station] ....8
Table 2.4. Other..............................................................................8
Table 2.5. DIP Switches.................................................................9
Table 3.1. Operating Modes and Communications......................15
Table 7.1. Group Names...............................................................48
Table 9.1. Physical Specifications................................................55
Table 9.2. Software Specifications...............................................55
Table 9.3. Installation Environment Conditions
(Environment Specifications)...................................55
Table 9.4. UTP Port Pin Assignments..........................................57

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Introduction
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the FX-DS110-APL access point.
This product is a wireless LAN access point using the 2.4GHz
spectrum diffusion system, and is compatible with IEEE Standard
802.11b for wireless LAN.
The FX-DS110-APL is designed for use as an access point as well
as a station (Ethernet ⇔wireless converter). It is independent of
operating systems or protocols, so that it can be connected by UTP
cable to any Ethernet-compatible desktop computer, workstation,
point-of-sale terminal, printer, etc. for immediate wireless LAN use.
This product can also enable wireless communications from any PC
previously unsuitable for wireless communications due to lack of a
PC card slot or expansion bus slot.
Of course the FX-DS110-APL also operates as an access point,
allowing the user to configure a small wireless LAN system using
the product by itself.
This document explains how to use the FX-DS110-APL. Be sure to
read it carefully so that you can use the product correctly.
Features
･Ultra-compact antenna (micro access point)
Space-saving design allows installation anywhere (wall, magnet,
desktop)
･Operates as a LAN station
･Optional power supply from LAN cable
Uses compact, lightweight AC adapter.
･Full range of functions (roaming, 13-channel support)
･Automatic transmission speed (wireless) switching
Automatically switches transmission speeds from 11Mbps to
5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, 1Mbps according to conditions.
･Built-in SNMP agent
Uses MNMP compatible software for easy network management.
･Can be used with higher level model FX-DS110-APE.

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Terminology/Abbreviations
The following terms and abbreviations are used in this manual for
convenience.
FX-DS110-APL Access point/AP/APL
FX-DS110-PCC、FX-PCI-EXT2 User unit
or a PC containing the above
FX-DS110-APL Wireless terminal
or a device containing the above
Personal computer PC
Full term Term used in this manual
Limited One-Year Warranty
CONTEC Interface boards are warranted by CONTEC Co., LTD. to
be free from defects in material and workmanship for up to one year
from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned
freight prepaid with a copy of the original invoice and a Return
Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group
office, from which it was purchased.
This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but
only for the electronic circuitry and original boards. The warranty
is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged
through abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the
original invoice is not included, in which case repairs will be
considered beyond the warranty policy.