Contec FX-DS110-APL User manual

FX-DS110-APL
Access Point
User’s Guide

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Copyright
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for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.
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Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their
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Product Configuration
-FX-DS110-APL …1
-AC Adapter with 1.8m cable …1
-Cross cable(1.5m) …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'sManual
FX-DS110-APL
Floppydiskx1
AC Adapterx1
Installation
Guide
Tappingscrewx2
Rubberfeetx4
Lockingscrewx1
User'sManualMagnetx2
Cross cable(1.5m)x1
POWER
WRX
WLINK
LINK
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
Copyright............................................................................i
Trademarks ........................................................................i
Product Configuration ..................................................... ii
1. Introduction .............................................................1
Features.........................................................................1
Terminology/Abbreviations...........................................2
Limited One-Year Warranty.........................................3
How to Obtain Service..................................................3
Liability.........................................................................3
Handling Precautions...................................................4
Precautions for Use.......................................................4
Precautions Related to Service ....................................5
About the Manual.........................................................6
2. Overview..................................................................7
Component Locations........................................................7
LED Indicators..................................................................8
DIP Switches.....................................................................9
Multi-channel Operation................................................10
3. Operating Mode Descriptions................................... 13
ADHOC (Simple Mode)...................................................13
Infrastructure (Standard Mode / Compatible Mode).......14
Operating Modes and Communications.........................15
4. Setup ..................................................................... 17
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 .................................................................23
Preparing the Utility Software.......................................23
Utility Software Settings................................................24
Node Registration.......................................................25
Configuration..............................................................26
Base .............................................................................27
Wireless.......................................................................27
SNMP ..........................................................................30
Spanning Tree.............................................................31
File Management........................................................32
Status ..........................................................................33
Environment...............................................................34
Interfaces.....................................................................35
Wireless Node..............................................................36
Bridge..........................................................................37
Spanning Tree.............................................................38
Wireless Counter.........................................................39
To Register or Set Up a New Access Point.....................40
To Edit Settings for an Existing Access Point...............40
To Use Data scramble Functions for Better Security ...41
To Use SNMP Agent Functions......................................41
To Use Spanning Tree.....................................................42
To Access the APL from a Different Router...................42
6. Spanning Tree Algorithms (STA).............................. 43
What is an STA?..............................................................43
STA Parameters..............................................................44
Bridge Level................................................................44
Port Level....................................................................46
Sample STA Application .................................................47
7. SNMP Agent Functions ........................................... 51
SNMPc Overview............................................................51
MIB Support....................................................................52
Control Using SNMPc.....................................................53
Building-in to SNMPc.....................................................54

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MIB Database Updates...................................................54
8. Troubleshooting...................................................... 55
When Communication Fails.......................................55
When SNMP Connections Fail...................................56
When the APL Will Not Start.....................................57
9. Appendix................................................................ 59
Product Specifications.....................................................59
Input/Output Interface...................................................61
UTP Port Pin Assignments.........................................61
Glossary...........................................................................62
10. Index.................................................................... 65

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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 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. Node Registration................................................... 25
Figure 5.3. Configuration (Base).............................................. 27
Figure 5.4. Configuration (Wireless) ........................................ 28
Figure 5.5. Configuration (SNMP)........................................... 30
Figure 5.6. Configuration (Spanning Tree)............................... 31
Figure 5.7. File Management.................................................... 32
Figure 5.8. Status (Environment).............................................. 34
Figure 5.9. Status (Interfaces)................................................... 35
Figure 5.10. Status (Wireless Node)........................................... 36
Figure 5.11. Status (Bridge) ....................................................... 37
Figure 5.12. Status (Spanning Tree) ........................................... 38
Figure 5.13. Status (Wireless Counter)....................................... 39

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Figure 6.1. Sample STA Application........................................ 47
Figure 6.2. After STA Application............................................ 48
Figure 6.3. Reconfigured After STA Application..................... 49
Figure 7.1. Settings................................................................... 53
Figure 9.1. External Dimensions .............................................. 60
List of Tables
Table 2.1. ADHOC (Simple Mode) ............................................. 8
Table 2.2. Infrastructure (Standard Mode) / (Compatible
Mode) [Unit Type AP].............................................. 8
Table 2.3. Infrastructure (Standard Mode) / (Compatible
Mode) [Unit Type Station]........................................ 8
Table 2.4. Other........................................................................... 9
Table 2.5. DIP Switches .............................................................. 9
Table 3.1. Operating Modes and Communications..................... 15
Table 7.1. Group Names............................................................ 52
Table 9.1. Physical Specifications.............................................. 59
Table 9.2. Software Specifications............................................. 59
Table 9.3. Installation Environment Conditions (Environment
Specifications)........................................................ 59
Table 9.4. UTP Port Pin Assignments........................................ 61

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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, 11 or 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 SNMP compatible software for easy network management.
-Can be used with higher level model FX-DS110-APE.