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FHP SmartPointTMProfessionalInstaller GuideFHP Wireless1710 South Amphlett Boulevard, Suite 304San Mateo, CA 94402
FHP SmartPoint Professional Installer Guide Draft Version 1.6: May 10, 2002© 2002, FHP Wireless, Inc. 2Table of ContentsNOTICE TO USERS AND OPERATORS: 3Introduction 4FHP SmartPoint vs. Typical Access Point 4Gateways and Nodes 5Security Considerations on 802.11b Networks 6Selecting Locations for the Gateway & Nodes 6Installation Guidelines 6Basic Guidelines 7Antenna Options 7Site Surveys 7SmartPoint RF Planning Guidelines: 8Wall Mounting Instructions 9Physically Connecting the Gateways & Nodes 11Initial Software Configuration – Setting up a Gateway 12SmartPoint IP Addressing: 12Connecting to the SmartPoint: 12Configuring your PC to access the SmartPoint’s management address: 12Accessing the web-based configuration utility: 15Configuring Your Wireless Settings 17Initial Software Configuration – Setting up a Node 19Initial Software Configuration – Client Device Settings 19How IP Addressing Works on a Client Device 19Safety Information for the FHP SmartPoint 20
FHP SmartPoint Professional Installer Guide Draft Version 1.6: May 10, 2002© 2002, FHP Wireless, Inc. 3NOTICE TO USERS AND OPERATORS:This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferencewhen the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radiofrequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur. If this equipment does causeinterference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, theuser is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.Caution The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with otherdevices operating at this frequency. Any changes or modification to said product notexpressly approved by FHP Wireless could void the user's authority to operate thisdevice.
FHP SmartPoint Professional Installer Guide Draft Version 1.6: May 10, 2002© 2002, FHP Wireless, Inc. 4IntroductionThis guide is intended for a trained technical professional. The guide provides the installationinstructions and procedures for the SmartPoint product. Operation and network configurations for theSmartPoint product are detailed in the SmartPoint Operators Manual.These installation instructions apply to the following SmartPoint model numbers:WMR530-01-00B-C-N-02 1.5dBi omni pattern antenna configurationWMR530-01-00B-C-N-08 7.4dBi omni pattern antenna configurationFHP SmartPoint vs. Typical Access PointTypical 802.11b access points must be “hardwired” to your internal network. To install an accesspoint, you would connect the access point’s Ethernet port to a hub or switch port on your internalnetwork. Each access point would act as an extension to your wired network by serving as arepeater or bridge, connecting clients to your internal network. The following diagram is an exampleof a standard access point network.FHP’s SmartPoints function very differently than traditional, “wired” access points. For a small orlarge FHP network installation, only a small number of SmartPoints need to be “hardwired” to yourinternal network. In fact, only one SmartPoint needs to be connected to your internal network toprovide connectivity for wireless users. For many wireless networks, one wired SmartPoint (gateway)is all that is needed. For added redundancy and additional bandwidth for larger wireless networks,additional gateways can be added as necessary.NOTE:The FHP SmartPoint must be installed by a trained professional, ValueAdded Reseller or Systems Integrator familiar with RF cell planning issuesand the regulatory limits defined by the FCC RF Exposure, specifically thoseoutlined in sections 1.1307.
FHP SmartPoint Professional Installer Guide Draft Version 1.6: May 10, 2002© 2002, FHP Wireless, Inc. 5Non-wired SmartPoints (nodes) function independently to form large, routed wireless networks. Allyou need is power for the SmartPoints, and you can expand your wireless network by adding nodesto the network. In this way, you can truly build large, routed wireless networks covering areastraditionally hard to reach due to the hardwire limitation of the Ethernet connections, the typicalaccess point wire-side interface1.SmartPoints auto-configure themselves to form clusters around each wired gateway. No userintervention is required and no knowledge of routing protocols is necessary to configure your network.Each device needs some basic configuration information (ESSID, WEP Key, etc), but other than that,your wireless network will configure itself and perform all routing functions in the background, withoutneed for user intervention. Even the IP addressing on the wireless network is auto-configured andpre-set at the factory. This enables true “plug-and-play” configuration of your FHP SmartPointwireless router.The below diagram shows an FHP SmartPoint network and how it differs from a traditionalinstallation.Gateways and NodesEvery SmartPoint can either be configured as a gateway or a node via the FHP Configurator’s webinterface. Every FHP wireless network needs at least one gateway. So, if you have purchased asingle unit, configure it as a gateway. If you have purchased more than one SmartPoint, thenconfigure at least one as a gateway. The rest, you can configure as nodes on your wireless network. 1 10/100Base-T Ethernet using Cat5 cabling has a 100 meter distance limitation.NOTE:Refer to the SmartPoint Operators Manual for information on how toconfigure the SmartPoint product.
FHP SmartPoint Professional Installer Guide Draft Version 1.6: May 10, 2002© 2002, FHP Wireless, Inc. 6Security Considerations on 802.11b NetworksOne of the most important considerations in building your wireless network is making sure that yourinternal data is secure. Inherent to 802.11b are some security features to keep your data safe.Unfortunately, most of these features are fairly easy to circumvent, potentially compromising yourinternal network. This is a problem that the entire industry is working on, and future revisions ofwireless standards are expected to enhance security. With some proper planning, most of theseinefficiencies can be avoided. FHP recommends that the SmartPoint gateway be installed in front ofyour company firewall (on the Internet segment) or on the DMZ segment of your company firewall.This will ensure that users of your wireless network are only allowed out to the Internet and can notgain access to your internal resources. Should your wireless network become compromised in anyway, all that would be available to attackers would be free access to the Internet.VPNs and other authentication methods provide enhanced security for your wireless network. Thefollowing diagram shows a wireless network configured to allow users access to internal companyresources through a VPN and to allow non-authenticated users access to the Internet by default.This configuration would allow visitors and clients access to the Internet while simultaneouslyprotecting internal resources.Selecting Locations for the Gateway & NodesInstallation GuidelinesThis section describes things to keep in mind when installing your SmartPoint. Sectionsinclude:• Basic Guidelines• Antenna Options• Site Surveys
FHP SmartPoint Professional Installer Guide Draft Version 1.6: May 10, 2002© 2002, FHP Wireless, Inc. 7• SmartPoint to SmartPoint RangeBasic GuidelinesBecause the SmartPoint is a radio device, it is susceptible to common causes of interferencethat can reduce throughput and range. Follow these basic guidelines to ensure the bestpossible performance:• Install the SmartPoint antenna in an area where trees, buildings, or large steelstructures such as shelving units, bookcases, and filing cabinets do not obstruct radiosignals to and from the antenna. The antennas must be located for direct line-of-sightoperation.• Minimize the distance between the SmartPoint and the antenna to reduce signal loss.• Install the SmartPoint away from microwave ovens or other devices operating in the2.4 GHz frequency range. Microwave ovens operate on the same frequency as theSmartPoint and can cause signal interference.Antenna OptionsThe SmartPoint supports external antennas with omni-directional or directional capabilities.Omni-directional antennas are best for systems requiring a signal distribution in more thanone direction. High-gain directional antennas are best suited for covering longer distances ina fixed direction.Site SurveysBecause of differences in component configuration, placement, and physical environment,every network application is a unique installation. Before installing multiple SmartPoints,you should perform a site survey to determine the optimum utilization of networkingcomponents and to maximize range, coverage, and network performance.Consider the following operating and environmental conditions when performing a sitesurvey:• Data rates - Sensitivity and range are inversely proportional to data bit rates. Themaximum radio range is achieved at the lowest workable data rate. A decrease inreceiver threshold sensitivity occurs as the radio data increases.• Antenna type and placement - Proper antenna configuration is a critical factor inmaximizing radio range. As a general rule, range increases in proportion to antennaheight and gain.• Physical environment - Clear or open areas provide better radio range than closed orfilled areas. Also, the less cluttered the work environment, the greater the range.
FHP SmartPoint Professional Installer Guide Draft Version 1.6: May 10, 2002© 2002, FHP Wireless, Inc. 8• Obstructions - A physical obstruction such as a building or a tree can block or hindercommunication between SmartPoints. Avoid locating the antennas in a locationwhere there is an obstruction between the sending and receiving antennas.• Building materials - Radio penetration is greatly influenced by the building materialused in construction. For example, drywall construction allows greater range thanconcrete blocks. Metal or steel construction is a barrier to radio signals.SmartPoint to SmartPoint RangeThe SmartPoint wireless network depends on performing multi-hop data transfers acrossnumerous SmartPoints in order to provide connectivity to a SmartPoint Gateway.The RF planning implication to this is that SmartPoint Gateways and SmartPoint Nodes needto be distanced from each other in such a way that one device may be able to communicatewith other SmartPoint devices over the RF wireless interface. . On the other hand, clusteringtoo many SmartPoints together within a small geographic area may create a situation wherethe SmartPoint devices generate excessive interference with each other, in which case,throughput performance of the network may be impaired.A single SmartPoint device should have a partial overlapping coverage area with one or moreSmartPoint devices. As a general rule of thumb, placing a Smartpoint such that it has partialoverlapping coverage area with two other SmartPoints will provide adequate networkredundancy while mitigating interferenceSmartPoint RF Planning Guidelines:SmartPoints will work in almost any environment and wireless network topology due to theadaptive self-healing nature of FHP’s proprietary wireless meshed routing technologyembedded in each SmartPoint. To maximize coverage range, however, locate them inwireless-friendly areas. Try not to place them in areas that could block or interfere withtransmission. 802.11b devices transmit in the 2.4Ghz frequency spectrum, which is sharedby devices such as microwave ovens, portable phones, intercom systems and wireless alarmsystems. Place each SmartPoint in a location at least 15 to 20 feet from any other transmitterto prevent the possibility of interference. Locating your SmartPoints high on a wall orhanging from a ceiling is a good start. This allows transmission over the entire environmentor office space with minimal blocking objects. If you are trying to cover an outdoor areafrom inside a building, place SmartPoints on or in-front of non-metallic coated windows orclose to the outside walls of the building. Using some common sense planning to place theSmartPoints will greatly increase your coverage area.
FHP SmartPoint Professional Installer Guide Draft Version 1.6: May 10, 2002© 2002, FHP Wireless, Inc. 9Wall Mounting InstructionsThe SmartPoint has two wall mounting options illustrated below:Wall Mounting Option #1Wall Mounting Option #2Provided with each SmartPoint:4 - 1-inch drywall screws
FHP SmartPoint Professional Installer Guide Draft Version 1.6: May 10, 2002© 2002, FHP Wireless, Inc. 104 – 1-inch drywall anchors2 – Right Angle Mounting Brackets1 – SmartPoint device2 – optioned antennas (if any)1 – 0.5ml capsule of Loctit Threadlock 242 (used to bond antenna connectors to unit) You will need the following items to complete the installation of the SmartPoint.1- Philips head screw driver1 – Drill with 3/16 inch diameter drill bit1 – Stud Finder device1 - Non-switched, 110v/ 15 amp, duplex power outlet within 5 feet of wherethe SmartPoint will be mounted.A wood or plaster board wall with adequate clearance to mount theSmartPoint. Wall mounting the SmartPoint:1. Decide upon the mounting orientation of the SmartPoint and fasten mountingbrackets accordingly.2. Locate two studs on the wall; using either a “stud finder”. The SmartPoint should bemounted midway between the two studs.3. Drill 4 holes in to the wall to accommodate the mounting brackets.4. Push the 4 wall anchors in to the 4 drill holes just made in the plaster board.5. Holding the unit in place such that the bracket holes align with the wall anchors; screw theunit to the wall. NOTE: In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits, SmartPoint dipole antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons. NOTE:Install the SmartPoint in an area where large steel structures such asshelving units, bookcases, and filing cabinets do not obstruct radiosignals to and from the device or it’s antennas.
FHP SmartPoint Professional Installer Guide Draft Version 1.6: May 10, 2002© 2002, FHP Wireless, Inc. 116. Perform a trail installation of the antennas or antenna cables, depending upon the installation.7. Once the installer is satisfied with the trial placement of the antennas, and antenna cables,remove antenna connections from the SmartPoint device and apply two drops of LoctiteThreadLocker 242 (supplied with SmartPoint) to antenna connector thread, then install theantenna or antenna cables.Physically Connecting the Gateways & NodesConnecting SmartPoints to your network is a fairly straightforward process. You will find the followingphysical connectors on each SmartPoint: two antenna connectors (Left and Right), two 10/100MbpsEthernet connectors, a DB-9 serial port and a power connector.To prepare each SmartPoint for use, do the following:1. Connect the supplied AC/DC adapter to the SmartPoint, and plug the power adapter into astandard 120V AC power outlet. Wait 2 minutes for the SmartPoint to boot.Attach a Category 5 shielded twisted pair patch cable to the Ethernet port labeled “Ethernet” on theSmartPoint, and then connect it directly into your PC or laptop or to your internal network. See theabove Security Considerations section on where to connect the SmartPoint to your internal network.The serial port is not used by the end-user and is for factory use only. The serial port is used at thefactory to configure settings and software during the initial configuration of the SmartPoint. It will notbe necessary to use this port for configuration.NOTE:Antennas and antenna cables must be bonded to the SmartPoint unit toavoid modification or tampering with the antenna configuration afterinstallation. Apply 2 drops of Loctite ThreadLocker 242 before the finalinstallation of the antennas or antenna cables.Apply 2 drops ofLoctite hereApply 2 drops ofLoctite hereBefore securing the antennasor antenna cables, applyLocTiteNOTE:The DB-9 connector marked “Serial Port” is for Factory Use Only. It isnot intended to be used by the customer or service personal.
FHP SmartPoint Professional Installer Guide Draft Version 1.6: May 10, 2002© 2002, FHP Wireless, Inc. 12Initial Software Configuration – Setting up a GatewayImportant Note:To successfully install a SmartPoint gateway, you will need to have the following information beforeproceeding:1. An IP address for your SmartPoint gateway’s Ethernet interface2. The subnet mask for the above IP address3. The default gateway that the SmartPoint will use4. IP addresses for two DNS servers on your network or your ISP’s networkSmartPoint IP Addressing:At the factory, each SmartPoint is set with both a “hard-coded” IP address for use on the wirelessnetwork and a management IP address for use in the initial configuration of the SmartPoint. EachSmartPoint has its “hard-coded” IP address labeled on the bottom of the unit. The SmartPointmanagement address on each unit is 192.168.168.168. These two addresses represent the initialconfiguration of the wireless network address and the Ethernet network address, respectively.Connecting to the SmartPoint:To initially configure a SmartPoint, you will use a web browser to contact the SmartPoint on itsmanagement IP address while connected to your internal network. Alternatively, if you would rathernot configure the device on your internal network, you may use a crossover Ethernet cable connectedbetween your PC’s Ethernet port and the Ethernet port of the SmartPoint. In either case, your PC willneed to be configured to the same subnet as the SmartPoint’s management address to complete theinitial configuration. As a result, you will need to temporarily change the TCP/IP settings of yourcomputer.Configuring your PC to access the SmartPoint’s management address:To find your PC’s Ethernet interface configuration information, right click on Network Neighborhood,and go to properties. Alternatively, use the control panel and double click on the network icon in thecontrol panel folder. Look for your local area connection or Ethernet network icon as shown below.(This guide has been written for Windows 2000. If you are using another operating system, pleaseconsult your operating system manual.)NOTE:Ethernet cable used on this device should be a shielded Cat5 twisted pairtype.
FHP SmartPoint Professional Installer Guide Draft Version 1.6: May 10, 2002© 2002, FHP Wireless, Inc. 13Right click on the icon representing your Ethernet interface on your computer; in this case, the icon islabeled, “10-Base-T”.Select the Internet Protocol menu item shown above, and click on Properties.Do not change the settings in the Internet Protocol properties window until you write down yourcurrent configuration. Many end-user machines are set to obtain an IP address automatically. If thatis the case, then when you initially bring up this window, you will have no configuration information. Ifyour machine has information already filled in, write down the settings in each field so that you canchange them back when you are done with the initial configuration of the SmartPoint.Click on “Use the following IP address,” and enter 192.168.168.1 with a subnet mask of“255.255.255.0”. It is not necessary to enter a default gateway or DNS server information for thisconfiguration.
FHP SmartPoint Professional Installer Guide Draft Version 1.6: May 10, 2002© 2002, FHP Wireless, Inc. 14Once you are done configuring your PC, click on the OK box. After a few seconds, your PC willaccept the new settings. In some cases, you may be asked to reboot your computer to complete thesettings. If this is the case, reboot the computer.At this point, your PC and your SmartPoint should be connected to the same TCP/IP subnet. Beforeyou bring up a web browser to contact the SmartPoint, verify connectivity to the SmartPoint byrunning a ping test. Launch a command window by clicking on the “Start” button in the lower left-hand corner of your desktop. Choose “Run”, and type “cmd” or “command” and click OK. Acommand window will start up. Type in the following to check connectivity to the SmartPoint:Ping the SmartPoint’s management IP address of 192.168.168.168.You should see a reply from the SmartPoint on the above IP address. If you see something like“request timed out”, then review the above steps and make sure the network setting are configuredcorrectly on your PC. Once you have connectivity to the SmartPoint, continue to the next step.
FHP SmartPoint Professional Installer Guide Draft Version 1.6: May 10, 2002© 2002, FHP Wireless, Inc. 15Accessing the web-based configuration utility:At this point, you are ready to access the configuration utility on the SmartPoint from your webbrowser. Launch a web browser (Explorer or Netscape) on your PC and type in the SmartPoint’smanagement IP address in the browser’s URL window. (http://192.168.168.168)(Please note that on the current pre-release units, the CGI-based dynamic web pages describedbelow may take up to one minute to be processed on the SmartPoint’s web server.)After a few seconds you will be prompted to log into the SmartPoint. The username is admin and thepassword is fhp.Username: adminPassword: fhpOnce properly logged in, you will see the following screen:Since you are configuring the first device on your network, a SmartPoint gateway, select the secondchoice to configure the wired IP settings for the gateway.
FHP SmartPoint Professional Installer Guide Draft Version 1.6: May 10, 2002© 2002, FHP Wireless, Inc. 16Under Node Type, select FHPGateway and enter the rest of the network information for the gateway.Your network administrator has access to this information concerning IP address, Subnet Mask,Gateway, and both DNS servers. Please do not enter a single DNS server; you must provide twoDNS servers for the configuration to properly update.Once you have entered your settings, click on the Apply Changes button. At the bottom of the webpage, you will see a confirmation, “Committed Changes”. You may click on the link directing you toview your changes. At this point, reboot the SmartPoint: un-plug the power from the SmartPoint, waitabout 30 seconds, and then reconnect power to the SmartPoint. Wait about two minutes for theSmartPoint to reboot; then, point your browser to the management IP address of the gateway(http://192.168.168.168) to reconnect to the gateway.Log back into the SmartPoint if necessary:Username: adminPassword: fhp
FHP SmartPoint Professional Installer Guide Draft Version 1.6: May 10, 2002© 2002, FHP Wireless, Inc. 17Now, you can verify your configuration settings by selecting the first choice in the menu.Once you have looked at your settings and are satisfied with the changes on the wired interface, useyour browser’s back button, and select the third choice in the menu, “Configure wireless settings”.Configuring Your Wireless SettingsTo properly set up your wireless network, there are a few settings that must match on all SmartPoints.Each SmartPoint that you configure for your network should have the exact wireless configuration asevery other SmartPoint on your network. If for some reason the information is different, theSmartPoints with different information will not be able to talk to the rest of your network. In addition,client devices will not be able to use the SmartPoints with different wireless network information.There are four settings that you need to configure: ESSID, Wireless Client Rate, Channel, and aWEP Key.ESSID stands for Extended Service Set Identifier. It is a password that you use so that all of yourSmartPoints and client devices can talk together in the same “group”. “Password” is used looselyhere, since a wireless network analyzer can view an ESSID string. That is where your previoussecurity planning comes into play. An ESSID should be thought of as a group identifier. By enteringthe same ESSID into every SmartPoint and every end-user client configuration, you place all of thewireless devices into the same wireless network group.The ESSID can be a word or a combination of letters and numbers. There can be no spaces in theESSID string. It’s not necessary to create hard to guess values here. Just something that makessense to you on your network and something that users will remember.The Rate value allows you to “lock” clients to specific access speeds from 1Mbps to 11Mbps. FHPrecommends that you set this value to auto to allow clients to connect at any of the available rates.Channel selection is the channel that each client will use to contact the SmartPoint. The mostcommonly used channels are 1, 6 and 11; however, you may need to experiment to find the channelswith the least interference. It is hard to notice any difference between the channels available. A good
FHP SmartPoint Professional Installer Guide Draft Version 1.6: May 10, 2002© 2002, FHP Wireless, Inc. 18choice would be to start with channel 1 and set all the units to this channel. If you encountercoverage problems or slow response times on the wireless network, you may need to change theSmartPoints to another channel. If you have multiple wireless networks in the same building, it is agood idea to find out what channel the other networks are using and put the SmartPoints on adifferent channel. Like all of the other settings, make sure all of the SmartPoints on the same networkare set to the same channel.WEP stands for Wireless Encryption Protocol. WEP encrypts each packet of data with a 40 bit or 128bit encryption key, and then transmits it on the wireless network. The key must match on allSmartPoints and all client devices. WEP can be turned off and is not necessary for the wirelessnetwork to function; however, turning off WEP will greatly reduce your network security.A WEP key is created in Hexadecimal, the digits 0 through 9 and the letters A through F. A hex byteis a combination of the digits and letters in two character pairs. For example, 0A is a valid hex byte.3B is also a valid hex byte. 4G, 5P, and 3T are invalid, since letters beyond the character “F” areinvalid. To create a 40 bit key, choose 5 hex bytes. To create a 128 bit key, choose 13 hex bytes.An example of a valid 40 bit key is 0A3C4D5F4B. Any combination of numbers and letters as listedabove (0-9, A-F) will create a valid key. Once you create a key, use it to program all of your clientdevices and SmartPoints on your wireless network. Be sure to record the WEP key that you havecreated for your network. All client devices and SmartPoints will block the viewing of this key after ithas been set.Once you have set all of the above values on the wireless configuration page in your web browser,click on Apply changes. When the settings are accepted by the SmartPoint, you can use yourbrowser’s back button to check your changes on the configuration settings page. The WEP key willnot be shown on the settings page.Congratulations! You have completed the configuration of your SmartPoint gateway. The followinginformation will help you configure your nodes and client devices to talk to your SmartPoint gateway.
FHP SmartPoint Professional Installer Guide Draft Version 1.6: May 10, 2002© 2002, FHP Wireless, Inc. 19Initial Software Configuration – Setting up a NodeSetting up a SmartPoint node requires fewer steps than setting up a gateway. Plug in the SmartPointto power. Connect an Ethernet cross-over cable between the Node and your PC. Point your browserto the network management address: http://168.168.168. Log in using the username “admin” andpassword “fhp”. Choose the third choice on the Configurator menu to change your wireless routersettings only. Input the same ESSID, Rate, Channel and WEP Key information that you entered forthe gateway.SmartPoint nodes can also be configured by using a wireless client device that is running on theSmartPoint gateway. The IP address given to a wireless client device by the gateway is on the samesubnet as the IP of the SmartPoint devices, which are set at the factory. With this configuration, it ispossible to configure the gateway, configure a client to work wirelessly with the gateway, and then setup subsequent nodes with the client device. In this manner, it is only necessary to use the Ethernetcross-over cable to configure the gateway. To configure the SmartPoint nodes wirelessly, use a webbrowser and connect to the SmartPoints by accessing their wireless network IP addresses printed onthe back of each unit. (http://10.0.0.255, etc.) The configuration tool can then be used as describedabove.Initial Software Configuration – Client Device SettingsClient device settings must match those that you programmed into your SmartPoints. SmartPointsoperate in Ad Hoc, or Peer to Peer, mode rather than in Access Point mode. When you configureyour client devices, choose Ad Hoc or Peer to Peer mode.A standard client configuration should contain the following:Mode: Ad Hoc or Peer to PeerESSID: (Your ESSID created earlier)Rate: AutoChannel: Auto (Clients will find the proper channel by default)WEP: (Your hex WEP Key created earlier)A note on IP addressing: Make sure the client network adapter (Wireless Adapter) is set for DHCPso that an IP address will automatically be assigned to a client device.How IP Addressing Works on a Client DeviceOnce the above settings have been configured on your client device, the client will request an IPaddress from the wireless network. The SmartPoint gateway runs the DHCP process and will givethe client device an IP address on the private class 10.0.0.0 network. In general, all SmartPoints onthe network will be in the 10.0.0.0 network, and client devices will run in the 10.0.1.0 network. Oncethe SmartPoint gateway forwards an IP address to the client device, it will then be able to cross theSmartPoint gateway and gain access to your internal network.
FHP SmartPoint Professional Installer Guide Draft Version 1.6: May 10, 2002© 2002, FHP Wireless, Inc. 20Safety Information for the FHP SmartPointThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with its action in ET Docket 96-8 hasadopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCCcertified equipment. The FHP SmartPoint series products meet the uncontrolledenvironmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this radioaccording to the instructions found in this manual and the hardware and software guides onthe FHP Wireless SmartPoint will result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCCrecommended limits.• Do not touch or move the antenna(s) while the unit is transmitting or receiving.• Do not hold any component containing a radio such that the antenna is very close toor touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, whiletransmitting.• Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected;otherwise, the radio may be damaged.• Use in specific environments:o Do not operate a portable transmitter near unshielded blasting caps or in anexplosive environment unless it is a type especially qualified for such use.o The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited to theconstraints posed by the safety directors of such environments.o The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA).o The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth byeach hospital.• Antenna use:o In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits, dipole antennas should belocated at a minimum distance of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the bodyof all persons.o High-gain, wall-mount or mast-mount antennas are designed to beprofessionally installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 12inches (30 cm) or more from the body of all persons. Please contact yourprofessional installer, VAR, or antenna manufacturer for proper installationrequirements.
FHP SmartPoint Professional Installer Guide Draft Version 1.6: May 10, 2002© 2002, FHP Wireless, Inc. 21Appendix A: Service InstructionsThe SmartPoint product has a real-time clock which is powered by a small lithiumrechargeable battery. If real-time clock should every fail, return the unit to FHP Wireless forservicing. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectlyreplaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent typerecommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of usedbatteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.CAUTION: No user serviceable parts inside. Thefollowing is only intended to be performed by trainedservice personnel.

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