Gemtek Systems T-316 User manual

Wi-Fi Ethernet Client
T-316
User’s Guide
Revision 1.2 February 18, 2003
Copyright © 2002, 2003 Gemtek Systems Holding BV
www.gemtek-systems.com

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Copyright
© 2002, 2003 Gemtek Systems Holding BV.
This user’s guide and the software described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of
this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated
into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of Gemtek Systems
Holding BV.
Notice
Gemtek Systems reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.
While the information in this manual has been compiled with great care, it may not be deemed an
assurance of product characteristics. Gemtek Systems shall be liable only to the degree specified in
the terms of sale and delivery.
The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and
the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from Gemtek Systems.
Trademarks
The product described in this book is a licensed product of Gemtek Systems Holding BV.

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Copyright...........................................................................................................................3
Notice ................................................................................................................................3
Trademarks........................................................................................................................3
CONTENTS ..........................................................................................................................4
ABOUT THIS GUIDE............................................................................................................5
Purpose.............................................................................................................................5
Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge.....................................................................................5
Conventions Used in this Document ..................................................................................5
Help Us to Provide Quality Documentation........................................................................5
Gemtek Systems Technical Support..................................................................................5
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................6
CHAPTER 2 – WIRELESS LAN BASICS.............................................................................7
CHAPTER 3 – CONFIGURING THE WI-FI ETHERNET CLIENT .........................................8
3.1 Overview......................................................................................................................8
3.2 Connecting the Ethernet Client.....................................................................................9
3.3 Configuring the Network Connection ..........................................................................10
3.3.1 Information.........................................................................................................11
3.3.2 Wireless Configuration.......................................................................................12
3.3.3 Security (part of the Wireless page)...................................................................13
3.3.4 Server Configuration..........................................................................................14
3.3.5 Stations..............................................................................................................15
3.3.6 Administration....................................................................................................16
3.3.7 Help...................................................................................................................17
CHAPTER 4 – TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................18
CHAPTER 5 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................19
CHAPTER 6 – GLOSSARY................................................................................................20
Contents

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Purpose
This document provides general product information, technical specifications and simplified
installation and operational procedures of the E-810 Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) 8-port Switch.
Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge
To use this document effectively, you should have a working knowledge of Local Area Networking
(LAN) concepts and wireless Internet access infrastructures. In addition, you should be familiar with
the following:
Hardware installers should have a working knowledge of basic electronics and mechanical
assembly, and should understand related local building codes.
Network administrators should have a solid understanding of software installation procedures for
network operating systems under Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Millennium, 2000, NT, and Windows
XP and general networking operations and troubleshooting knowledge.
Conventions Used in this Document
The following typographic conventions and symbols are used throughout this document:
Very important information. Failure to observe may result in damage.
Important information. Requires further user interaction.
Additional information. Helpful tips, but not required.
bold Menu commands. Buttons and input fields are displayed in bold
code File names, directory names, form names, and system-generated output
such as error messages are displayed in constant-width type
<value> Place holder for certain values, e.g. user inputs
Help Us to Provide Quality Documentation
If you should encounter any errors in this document or want to provide additional comments to
improve the manual please send e-mail directly to: [e-mail]
Gemtek Systems Technical Support
Having problems, please visit our online technical support @ http://www.gemtek-systems.com.
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About this Guide

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Thank you for purchasing the Gemtek Systems Wi-Fi Ethernet Client. This manual will assist you with
the installation procedure.
The package you have received should contain the following items:
T-316 Wi-Fi Ethernet Client
Laptop display mounting clip
Dual purpose cable (USB and Ethernet)
User Guide
CD containing the User Guide
Note: if anything is missing, please contact your vendor
Figure 1.1 - T316 Wi-Fi Ethernet Client
Chapter 1 – Introduction

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Wireless LAN (Local Area Networks) systems offer a great number of advantages over traditional,
wired systems. Wireless LANs (WLANs) are more flexible, easier to set up and manage and often
more cost effective than their wired equivalents. Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs
transmit and receive data using only the air as a medium, minimizing the need for wired connections.
Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility, and, through simplified configuration,
enable more mobile networks.
With wireless LANs, users can access shared information without looking for a place to plug in, and
network managers can set up or augment networks without installing or moving wires.
Wireless LANs offer the following productivity, convenience and cost advantages over traditional
wired networks:
Mobility
Wireless LAN systems can provide LAN users with access to real-time information anywhere within
their organization. This mobility supports productivity and service opportunities not possible with wired
networks.
Installation Speed and Simplicity
Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through
walls and ceilings.
Installation Flexibility
Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go.
Reduced Cost-of-Ownership
While the initial investment required for wireless LAN hardware might be higher than the cost of wired
LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle costs will be significantly lower. Long-term
cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments requiring frequent moves, additions, and changes.
Scalability
Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs of specific
applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer to full
infrastructure networks, and also allow roaming over a broad area.
Chapter 2 – Wireless LAN Basics

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The following section will assist in installing the wireless LAN Adapter successfully. You will connect
the T-316 Ethernet Client to your system, then set the appropriate networking parameters. The
Gemtek Systems Ethernet Client eliminates the need to install drivers and for setting the network
properties. It looks to the system like a normal wired connection to an Ethernet network.
3.1 Overview
Here are the steps you will be required to perform to establish your wireless network connection:
•Install the Access Point. An AP is required for Infrastructure (BSS – Basic Service Set)
network mode.
•Connect the Ethernet Client (T-316).
•Set up the network connection, including WEP security.
Figure 3.1 – Network Application Scheme
Chapter 3 – Configuring the Wi-Fi Ethernet Client

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3.2 Connecting the Ethernet Client
1. (Optional) Mount T-316 Wi-Fi Ethernet Client to your laptop display using the enclosed mounting
clip.
2. Insert the circular power and Ethernet plugs into the appropriate connectors on the T-316
3. Connect the power connector into a (powered) USB port.
4. Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet connector (RJ45) on your system’s Ethernet port.
There are three LED indicators on the front of the T-316: Activity (ACT), Power (POWER) and Link
Status (LINK). The Power indicator should be on continuously (green), the Link Status (yellow) and
Activity (green) will blink indicating activity on the wired and wireless networks respectively.
Reset the T-316
If you press the reset button for more than four seconds, the Wireless Ethernet
Client will be reset to the default factory settings. All changes you made to the
configuration will be lost.
1. Insert the end of a paper clip into the hole next to the Ethernet connector to press the reset button,
and hold it for at least four seconds. LINK LED will blink during this process.
2. Release the reset button after the ACT LED goes off. All settings will be cleared and set to the
defaults. You can refer to this manual and reconfigure the Wireless Ethernet Client by yourself.

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3.3 Configuring the Network Connection
The T-316 has a default IP Address of 192.168.5.99 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
The computer that you are using for initial configuration must have its IP Address set within
the same range, i.e., 192.168.5.xxx, where xxx is any number between 001 and 254,
excluding 099.
The Ethernet Client is a ready-to-use device. It is delivered with default settings that allow you to
access to it with any JavaScript-enabled web-browser such as Internet Explorer 4.0 (or higher), or
Netscape Navigator 4.0 (or higher). To get to the configuration and status information, enter into the
address line http://192.168.5.99, the default address of the Ethernet Client.
Figure 3.2 – Login window
Click OK. No User name or Password is required.
Factory Default Settings for the Wireless Ethernet Client
SSID Blank
Channel 6
Transmission rates Auto
WEP enable No
IP Address mode Static
IP Address 192.168.5.99
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
User Name Blank
Administrator or password Blank (no password needed)

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3.3.1 Information
The Information window displays the current setup status.
Figure 3.3 – Information page
Current Communications Quality
Indicates the measured Communications Quality of the Basic Service Set to which the station is
currently connected. The value in this field is based on signal and noise level measurements.
Firmware Revision
This indicates the device’s firmware version. This is important when updating the firmware or
reporting of any problems.
Current IP Address
Displays the device’s IP address.
Non-IP MAC Address
This is the MAC Address of the Ethernet port that bridges to the Ethernet Client.