Planex GW-AP11S User manual

11Mbps WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT
GW-AP11S/AP11T

11Mbps WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT
GW-AP11S/AP11T
USER'S MANUAL

Trademarks
Copyright @2002 PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Contents subject to change without prior notice.
Pci is a registered trademark of PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC.
All other trademarks belong to their respective proprietors.
Copyright Statement
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means
or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or
adaptation without permission from PLANEX COMUNICATIONS INC.
FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with this user's guide, 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 the one
which the receiver is connected to
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate
the equipment.
Warnings: Wear an antistatic wrist strap to take other suitable measures to
prevent electrostatic discharge whenever handling the equipment.
VCCI Note
This is a VCCI Class B product.

Appendix A
Appendix B
Version:1.0 E Rev.A
Chapter 2
Installation
Explains how to install the GW-
AP11S/AP11T on your computer.
About this Manual
Appendices
Chapter 1
Introduction
Provoides product overview and parts
terminology. Please be sure to read this
chapter first.
Environmental Requirements
Provides environmental factors to keep in mind when you install the wireless LAN access
point.
This manual contains the following chapters and apprnices:
Specifications.
Provides the technical product specifications of the GW-AP11S/AP11T
Chapter 3
Software Installation
Describes how to install the 1.USB Driver and the 2.Configuration Utility of the GW-
AP11S/AP11T
Chapter 4
Setting Up the Access Point via USB
Config Utility
Explains how to use the supplied utility to
configure the product via USB.
Chapter 5
Setting Up the Access Point via SNMP
Utility.
Describes how to use the supplied utility
to configure the product via the SNMP
protocol.

Verifying the Installation..................................
Deleting the USB Driver....................................
Installing the Access Point Utility....................
Chapter 4 Setting Up the Access Point via
USB Config Utility......................
Chapter 5 Setting Up the Access Point via
SMNP Utility
Main Window ...................................................
Configuration Window.....................................
Appendix A
Environmental Requirements............................
Appendix B
Specifications ....................................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Product Overview ............................................
Features ............................................................
Package List......................................................
Parts Terminology...........................................
Chapter 2 Installation
Environmental Requirements ........................
Installing the Access Point...............................
Connecting the AC Adapter to the GW-AP11S/AP11T
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Connecting the GW-AP11S to a Hub............
Connecting the GW-AP11S to a PC ....................
Selecting the Operation Mode of the GW-AP11S/AP11T
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Chapter 3 Software Installation
Installing the USB Driver ...............................
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Chapter 1
Introduction
The GW-AP11S is a bridge that interfaces between a wireless LAN network
and an existing Ethernet network. By using the GW-AP11S/AP11T Access
Point, you can seamlessly establish and integrate a wireless LAN network
into your existing Ethernet network and resources therein. The Access Point
complies with IEEE802.11 and IEEE802.11b, and supports data transfer at
11Mbps/5.5Mbps/2Mbps and 1Mbps. As the device supports Roaming,
wireless nodes (users) can communicate with other nodes while they move
between service sets: the users need not specify or detect a new access
point. The GW-AP11S/AP11T also utilizes powerful security features
including ESSID and WEP to protect the network from unauthorized
accesses.
1-1 Sample Wireless LAN Layout
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The product package should contain the following items:
●GW-AP11S.AP11T Wireless LAN Access Point
●AC adapter
●Setup Utility CD-ROM
●This user's manual
●USB cable
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local PCI
reseller or our technical support for replacement.
A movable diversity antenna is equipped on top of the GW-AP11S/AP11T.
1-2 GW-AP11S Front View
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●Complies with IEEE 802.11/802.11b
●Supports IEEE802.3 10BASE-T
●USB 1.1 compliant
●Complies with ARIB STD-33A/STD-T66
●Noise-resistant DS-SS data transfer scheme
●Frequency range: 2.4Ghz (14 channels)
●Automatically detects appropriate speed (11Mbps/5.5Mbps/2Mbps/
1Mbps)
●Robust network security achieved via ESSID, WEP and MAC address
filtering
●Communication range: 100m maximum (line-of-sight distance, indoor
use)
●Employs a highly sensitive diversity antenna
●3 LED indicators clearly indicate the working status of the access point
●Equipped with a USB port for configuration via a console running a
management utility
●Supports Inter-AP (AP-to-AP) Communication Mode
●Supports Station Mode which incorporates existing network cards and
print servers into a wireless LAN
●Supports Roaming: the users can freely move among different access
points
●Comes with a setup utility
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The rear panel of the access point provides a USB port and an RJ-45 port.
A PC can be attached to the USB port on the GW-AP11S/AP11T to
configure the product, while the RJ-45 port is used to connect the product to
a hub.
1-3 Rear View
Power Jack:
The supplied AC adapter attaches to this DC power jack.
RJ-45 Port:
A 10BASE-T twisted-pair cable connects to this RJ-45 port.
This port serves as an Uplink port.
USB:
This port is used to configure the access point via a PC running the supplied
management (configuration) utility.
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1-3 GW-AP11T Front View
The on-board three LED's indicate the working status of the access point:
Power LED:
This LED illuminates when the power of the access point is turned on.
LAN LED:
This LED glows whenever a 10Mbps data link is established on the port.
Wireless:
The LED flashes when the wireless interface is available.

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Before proceeding, please take a minute to review the safety guidelines
described in the Safety Instructions above. Also, be sure to follow the
additional guidelines below.
●Do not place the product in a damp or wet location.
●Always avoid dust and dirt.
●Do not install the product in an area exposed to direct sunlight.
●Allow some space between the product and the surroundings to facilitate
dissipation of heat generated inside the hub.
Always place the product on a level surface (ex. desktop).
Avoid placement on an unstable (or uneven) surface.
1. Attach the supplied AC adapter to the power jack on the rear panel.
2. Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet.
3. Verify that the Power LED on the front panel illuminates.
Caution:
Use only the supplied AC adapter. Any attempt to use another AC adapter
may result in malfunction of and/or serious damage to the switch. The
product warranty does not support damages caused by the use of an
unsupported AC adapter.
Chapter 2
Installation
21Environmental Requirements
22Installing the Access Point
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Connecting the AC Adapter to the GW- AP11S/AO11T

To attach the GW-AP11S/AP11T to a wireless LAN and a wired LAN, the
product must be first connected to a hub.
1. Prepare a twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 plugs at both ends. Cable length
should not exceed 100 meters (328 feet), and cable type must be Category
3, 4 or 5.
2. Attach one end of the cable to one of the normal RJ-45 ports on the hub.
3. Attach the other end of the able to the LAN port on the Access Point. The
LAN LED will illuminate if the hub is working properly.
To use the access point in Station Mode, the LAN port on the product must
be directly connected to the LAN port of your PC via a crossover LAN
cable.
1. Obtain a crossover LAN cable. Its length should not exceed 100 meters.
2. Attach one end of the LAN cable to the LAN port of your PC.
3. Attach the other end of the crossover cable to the LAN port on the access
point. The LAN LED on the front panel will illuminate if the LAN port
(adapter) on the PC is working properly.
While the GW-AP11S/AP11T functions as an IEEE802.11b access point, it
also supports the following two operation modes:
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■Station Mode
In this mode, the access point (AP) is attached to the LAN port of a PC to
serve as a client on a wireless network. This mode supports Infrastructure
Mode as defined in IEEE802.11b. By connecting the access point to a PC
preinstalled with a network card, you can add the AP to your wireless
network as a member node.
2-1 Station (Infrastructure) Mode
■Inter-AP Communication Mode
This mode enables AP-to-AP communication. In this mode, one AP may
communicate with n (multiple) AP's.
24Connecting the GW-AP11S/AP11T to a Hub
25Connecting the GW-AP11S/AP11T to a PC
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Selecting the Operation Mode of the GW- AP11S/AP11T