Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto AP431W del fabbricante Airlink
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Ve r. 1 A Quick Inst allation Guide Model # AP431W Super G™ Multi-Functional Wireless Access Point.
Getting S tarted This Quick Installation Guide only provides basic instructions. For more detailed information, please refer to the User ’ s Manual in the supplied CD. Please refer to the following diagrams to determine which operating mode you should use for your network.
Step 1 Connect one end of a network cable to the Network port of the Access Point and connect the other end to one of the LAN ports of the router (See the diagram below) . Step 2 Power on the Access Point by connecting one end of the supplied power adapter to the power jack of the Access Point and connecting the other end to an electrical outlet.
Section 3 Gathering Information Step 1 From a computer connected to the router with a cable, go to Start , Run , type command (for Windows 95/98/ME) or cmd (for Windows 2000/XP) and click OK . Step 2 T ype ipconfig and press Enter . Y our network settings will be displayed.
Step 1 Open your W eb Browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape), enter the IP Address of the Access Point (default: 192.168.1.250 ) in the address bar and press Enter . Section 4 Using W eb Configuration Utility Step 2 Enter admin for both the User name and Password and click OK .
Step 3 At the Wireless section, enter the SSID (Network Name) for your wireless network and select a Channel number . Step 4 Y ou may enable encryption (authentication) for your wireless network for security purpose, or to match the encryption settings of your existing Access Point.
Step 4a WEP is a basic encryption type for wireless network. • Open System and disabling Encryption implies no encryption • Open System and enabling Encryption implies WEP open system mode • Sha.
Step 4c WP A-PSK and WP A-2PSK are more secured than WEP and highly recommended. Select WP A-PSK or WP A2-PSK from the drop-down menu and enter the key value in the PassPhrase . Click Apply . WP A-PSK (WiFi Protected Access-Pre Shared Key) Y ou can refer to the User Manual in the provided CD for other authentication types.
Section 5 Step 1 Select the Operating Mode tab to display the Operating Mode page. Selecting Operating Modes This section describes how to change the Access Point’s operating modes. This mode allows your wireless computers to connect to your wired network.
AP Client The AP Client mode converts the Access Point to a wireless network adapter , allowing the network device such as your computer or game console to become a wireless client. Step 1 Select AP Client and enter the MAC address of the AP you want to connect to.
AP Repeater The AP Repeater mode converts the Access Point to a wireless repeater . By extending the wireless signal of the source AP/wireless router , the wireless coverage is expanded. Step 1 Select AP Repeater and enter the MAC address or use the Scan button to search for the remote AP (source AP/wireless router).
WDS (Bridge) The WDS mode converts the Access Point to a wireless bridge. It bridges the network clients from physically separate LANs into one virtual LAN. Step 1 Select WDS and enter the MAC address of the remote APs. Click Apply to save the changes.
WDS with AP The WDS mode converts the Access Point to a wireless bridge. It bridges the network clients from physically separate LANs into one virtual LAN and allows wireless clients to connect to the network via the Access Point. Step 1 Select WDS with AP and enter the MAC address of the remote APs.
Section 6 Connecting to the Access Point Once you have properly configured the Access Point, your wireless computers should be able to detect its signal.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Airlink AP431W è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Airlink AP431W - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Airlink AP431W imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Airlink AP431W ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Airlink AP431W, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Airlink AP431W.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Airlink AP431W. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Airlink AP431W insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
