Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto AP311W del fabbricante Airlink101
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802.11g Universal Wireless Repeater Model # AP311W User’s Manual Ver. 1C.
2 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 3 2. Using the Setup Wizard .........................................................
3 1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this 802.11g Universal Wireless Repeater. The Wireless Repeater extends the range of your access point/wireless router by repeating the signal to wireless clients that are beyond the broadcasting range of the access point/wireless router.
4 2. Using the Setup Wizard Step 1 Verify the Repeater is powered on, inse rt the provided CD, and wait for the autorun screen to appear. Step 2 Click on Setup . Note: If the autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to Start , Run , type D:setup.
5 Step 4 Select the SSID (Network Name) of your access point / wireless router from the Selection list. Click Yes if you see your SSID in the list and you don’t have encryption enabled for your wireless network. Skip to Step 8 . Click Yes if you see your SSID and you have encryption enabled.
6 WEP Step 6a Select the same level of WEP encryption ( 64-Bits / 128-Bits ) of your wireless network from the drop-down menu. Step 6b Enter the same WEP key (password) of your wireless network in the Key 1 field and click Next .
7 WPA-PSK Step 7a Enter the same Pre-Shared Key (passphrase) of your wireless network in the Pre-Shared Key field and click Next . Step 8 Select the Repeater from the list, verify the Repeater Name is AP311W , and click Yes .
8 Step 9 The default password for entering the R epeater’s Web Config uration Utility is admin . To change the password, enter the new password in the Password field and click Enter . Step 10 If you know your Network IP Address settings, enter them in the applicable fields.
9 Step 11 Review your new settings and click Yes continue. Step 12 Click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard..
10 Step 13 For best result, place the Repeater at a central location between the wireless router and your wir eless computers..
11 3. Connecting to the Wireless Repeater Once you have properly configured the R epeater, your wireless computers should be able to detect its signal.
12 Step 3 The Repeater’s MAC Address is displayed on the Basic Setup page. If the signal is weak, try reorienting the R epeater’s antenna or relocate the Repeater to a different place.
13 4. W eb Configuration Utility The Wireless Repeater comes with a built-in Web Configuration Utility that allows you to easily setup the Repeater with your web browser.
14 The Basic Setup tab is the main screen for c onfiguring the Wireless Repeater. Firmware Version: Displays the current firmware version number. Name: Displays the name of the Wireless Repeater. IP Address: Assign an appropriate IP A ddress for the Repeater.
15 4.1.2 Configuring Wireless Security To enable Wireless Security, select Enable and click on Edit Security Settings . This Repeater supports both WEP and W PA Pre-shared Key encryption. It is recommended that use WPA Pre-shared Key encryption if your wireless network supports it.
16 WEP The default security screen is the WEP scr een. Here you can setup the WEP settings for your wireless network. Note that these se ttings must be exactly the same as your access point/wireless router. Security Mode: Choose between WEP and WPA Pre-shared Key .
17 WPA Pre-shared Key To use WPA Pre-shared key, choose WPA Pre-shared key from the Security Mode drop-down menu. WPA Shared Key : Enter a passphrase for your wireless network. Group Key Renewal : Enter the desired key renewal time in seconds. Note that these settings must be exactly the same as your access point/wireless router.
18 4.2 Password The Password tab allows you to change the Repeater ’s login password as well as other administrative functions. Password: Enter the new login password and re- enter to confirm the new pas sword. Click Save Settings to apply the changes.
19 4.3 Firmware The Firmware tab allows you to upgrade the Repeat er’s firmware. You can download the updated firmware from our web site at www.airlink101.com Step 1 Unzip the new firmware and then click on the Firmware Upgrade button. Step 2 Click on Browse to locate the new firmware and click on Upgrade to update the firmware.
Federal Communication Commission Interference S t atement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limit s are designed to provide reasonable prot ection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
20 T echnical Support E-mail: support@airlink101.com Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web Site: www.airlink101.com *Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard 802.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Airlink101 AP311W 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 Airlink101 AP311W - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Airlink101 AP311W imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Airlink101 AP311W ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Airlink101 AP311W, 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 Airlink101 AP311W.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Airlink101 AP311W. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Airlink101 AP311W 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.
