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User Manual

Version 1.0

June 2003

G52-C6809X1-G22

Wireless 802.11b MS-6809(AP11B)

User’s Guide

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncon-

trolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this equipment must be installed to

provide a separation distance of at least eight inches (20cm) from all persons.

This equipment must not be operated in conjunction with any other antenna.

CE Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio

interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR

INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no

guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V 1.0 First Release June 2003

Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling any

piece of electronic component.

1. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

2. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

3. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.

4. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the

equipment from overheating.

5. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

6. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause

electrical shock.

7. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a

service personnel:

Liquid has penetrated into the equipment

The equipment has been exposed to moisture

The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work accord-

ing to User’s Manual

The equipment has dropped and damaged

If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage

8. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT

UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 700 C OR BELOW

-300C, IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

Important Safety Precautions

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................................................... 1

1.1 What is AP11B .......................................................................................... 1

1.2 How AP11B works ..................................................................................... 2

1.3 Features & Benefits ................................................................................... 3

1.4 Specifications ............................................................................................ 4

1.5 System Requirements ................................................................................ 6

1.5 Package Content........................................................................................ 6

2. Unit Description ............................................................................................ 7

2.1 Front View ................................................................................................. 7

2.1.1 LEDs Display .......................................................................................... 8

2.2 Rear View ................................................................................................... 9

2.3 Side View ................................................................................................... 10

2.4 Installing Your AP11B ............................................................................... 11

2.4.1 Free-standing Installation ................................................................... 12

2.4.2 Wall-mounted Installation ................................................................... 14

3. Network Configuration ................................................................................. 16

3.1 Default Parameters ..................................................................................... 16

3.2 Web-based Configuration ......................................................................... 17

3.2.1 Typical Configuration .......................................................................... 19

3.2.2 Customized Configuration ................................................................... 22

System ...................................................................................................... 23

LAN .......................................................................................................... 27

Wireless .................................................................................................... 28

4. Technical Support ......................................................................................... 32

5. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 33

6. Glossary ........................................................................................................ 34

Index .................................................................................................................. 37

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1. Introduction

1.1 What is AP11B

MSI AP11B wireless access point is IEEE802.11b

compliant, and connects one or more wireless enabled

computers to an Ethernet network or Cable/xDSL modem for

high speed connection, anywhere in your home or office.

The AP11B wireless access point’s high-powered

antennae offer a range of operation of up to 500 feet indoor,

providing seamless roaming throughout your LAN

infrastructure. Advanced user authentication ensures a high

level of security for wireless networking, while easy-to-use

Windows-based diagnostics and statistic tools ensure that

you’ll always be in control. Best of all, the AP11B wireless

access point features easy installation---your choice to be

free-standing, wall- or ceiling-mounted.

With all these features come together in one compact,

lightweight, and power-efficient unit, you have the ultimate in

flexible networking---the AP11B wireless access point.

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Infrastructure Networking Mode--- Infrastructure net-

working differs from Ad-hoc networking is that it includes an

Access Point. In an Infrastructure networking, the Access

Point can manage the bandwidth to maximize bandwidth

utilization. Additionally, the Access Point enables users on a

wireless LAN to access an existing wired network, allowing

wireless users to take advantage of the wired networks

resources, such as Internet, email, file transfer, and printer

sharing. The scale and range of the Infrastructure networking

are larger and wider than that of the Ad-hoc networking.

1.2 How AP11B Works

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Laptop PC with

CB11B

Laptop PC with

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1.3 Features & Benefits

h11Mbps Data Rate/150-500ft Indoor Range

The AP11B runs with data-intensive applications like mul-

timedia and streaming video/audio --- even through walls,

floors and ceilings. You get high speed networking with-

out wires --- ideal for home office networking requirements.

hSuperior Antennae Design

One external dipole and one internal patch antennae provide

superior polarized reception and transmission for the best

signal quality.

hWi-Fi Certified

The AP11B complies with IEEE802.11b standard and Wi-Fi,

allowing full interoperability with any Wi-Fi certified wire-

less product.

hEasy Installation

User-friendly web-based interface and step-by-step setup

wizard make the AP11B fast and easy to install.

hWEP Security to Ensure Privacy

Supports 64/128-bit WEP encryption, which ensures that

your network signal is secure and private.

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1.4 Specifications

Data Rates 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps, auto-fallback

Standard IEEE 802.11b

Range 150-500 feet (indoor), 1000-1600 feet (outdoor)

Frequency 2.4 GHz

Wireless Radio Type DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)

Modulation Type CCK, BPSK, and QPSK

WEP Data Encryption Options 64/128-bit

Antenna One External and one internal patch

Protocols Support TCP/IP, DHCP Client, HTTP for AP

configurability using HTML setup pages

Wired Interface One Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 10/100 Base-T,

RJ-45 with Auto MDI/MDI-X

User Selectable Settings Network Mode, ESSID, Channel, Tx Rate, RTS/

CTS Threshold, Fragmentation Threshold,

WEP, AES, Mac Filtering, Firmware Upgrade

LED Indicators Power, Wireless Traffic Status, WEP, Ethernet

Link

Output Power Up to +18dBm

Sensitivity 82dBm@11Mbps

85dBm@5.5Mbps

87dBM@2Mbps

88dBM@1Mbps

Power Consumption Transmit Mode 310mA

Power Adapter 110~120AC

220~240AC

DC output: 12V DC

Output current: 500mA

Optional Operation Mode Ethernet Bridging mode (for client use)

Dimensions 124.5 x 88.5 x 24.5 mm

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Weight TBD

Operating Environment Operating environment: 0~50OC (32~122OF)

Storage environment: -30~70OC (-22~158OF)

Humidity: Up to 40OC (104OF) with 85% non-

condensing

Input Voltage 5VDC (includes AC adapter)

Package Contents

Main unit One AP11B Wireless Access Point

Documentations & Driver Friendly User’s Guide on CD-ROM; Quick

Installation Guide

Peripherals & Accessories Power Adapter & Power Cord

Certifications

United States FCC Part 15 Class B

Europe CE

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1.5 System requirements

After installing the AP11B, you need the followings to

configure respective network settings:

hComputers with the following operating systems and

with an installed Ethernet adapter

--- Windows® ME/2000/XP

--- Linux

--- MAC

hAny browser compatible with Internet Explorer 6.0 and

later, or Netscape Navigator 6.0 and later

1.6 Package content

Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. If any

item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your

local dealer as soon as possible. Also, keep the box and

packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the

future.

Your AP11B package should contain the following items:

--- AP11B

--- Supporting Stand

--- Quick Installation Guide

--- CD title including user’s manual and drivers

--- AC 12V/500mA Wall Power Adaptor

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2. Unit Description

2.1 Front View

<1>

<2>

<1> LEDs

LEDs show the power and traffic utilization status.

<2> Antenna

External dipole antenna.

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2.1.1 LEDs Display

<1> Power Indicator

Blue light on: power is attached.

Blue light off: power is not attached.

<2> Ethernet Link Indicator

Green light on: link is ready

Green light off: no link partner*

Green light blinking: traffic through this Ethernet port

<3> Encryption Indicator

Green light on: encryption function enabled

Green light off: encryption function disabled

<4> Wireless Status Indicators

There are three indicators showing the status of wireless

network.

Green light on: traffic utilization is good

Yellow light on: traffic utilization is fair

Orange light on: traffic utilization is low

*Under this

condition, the

AP11B will not

work properly.

<2> <1> <4>

<3>

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2.2 Rear View

<1> Mounting Holes

The ideal mounting distance between the mounting holes

is 5.5cm.

(For information on how to use the mounting holes, refer to

Free-standing & Wall-mounted Installation)

<1>

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2.3 Side View

<1> Power Jack

Power jack with input voltage at 12VDC/500mA.

<2> Reset Button

Press and hold the button for more than five seconds to

reload the factory default settings.

<3> RJ-45 Ethernet Jack

RJ-45 connector allows your AP11B connected to a network

environment.

<1> <3>

Figure 3: Side Panel

<2>

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2.4 Installing Your AP11B

Positioning

The AP11B can be free-standing, wall- or ceiling-mounted.

(Refer to 2.4.1 Free-standing Installation, 2.4.2 Wall-

mounted Installation for details.) Before connecting the

AP11B to your devices, please note that the AP11B should

be placed in a location with the followings:

- Easy accessibility: you can conveniently connect the

AP11B to the xDSL/Cable Modem through the Ethernet

port.

- Easy LEDs observation: you may monitor the real-time

networking status and take instant measures as

problems arise.

- Maximum wireless coverage: to achieve the maximal

coverage, the AP11B should be placed at a high level in

position without obstacles and defiladed space. No

matter how you install the AP11B--- in a wall-mounted

or free-standing fashion, remember the antenna should

always point vertically upward.

Connecting Cables

1. Plug the DC end of the power adapter into the

connector of the AP11B, and the AC end to the

wall outlet later.

2. For wired connection, connect the AP11B to the LAN

port.

Power Up

When the DC end of the power adapter is connected the

AP11B, plug the AC end of the power adapter to the wall

outlet can power up the system; and, the system will

perform POST (Power-On-Self-Test) to diagnose the system.

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Take out the AP11B and its supporting stand.Step 1

Step 3

2.4.1 Free-standing Installation

Locate the mounting holes on the rear panel of the

AP11B and align them to the hooks of the stand.

Step 2

The AP11B is hooked to the supporting stand.

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Hold and slide the AP11B to either right or left to secure

the access point in place.

Step 4

Step 5 The free-standing installation is completed.

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2.4.2 Wall- or Ceiling-mounted Installation

Take out the AP11B and screws.

Hammer the screws into the ceiling or the wall.

The ideal distance between screws is 5.5cm.

Step 3

Step 1

Step 2

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Step 5

The wall- or ceiling-mounted installation is completed.

To have the maximum wireless coverage, point the

antenna vertically downward for ceiling-mounted

installation.

For wall-mounted installation, point the antenna vertically

upward.

Hold and slide the AP11B to either right or left to secure

the access point in place. (Refer to Step 4 in

Free-

standing installation

Step 4

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3. Network Configuration

3.1 Default Parameters

Before You Begin...

To establish your wireless network connection, you will

need:

- AP11B(s)

- One or more network adapters

Password admin

IP 192.168.1.254

subnet 255.255.255.0

SSID AP11B

Channel 7

Encryption Off

DHCP client Disable

Default Parameters

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The AP11B provides you a convenient tool to customize

the network settings. Whenever you want to configure

the respective settings, open your web browser (eg.

Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator), then type the

default IP address 192.168.1.254 in the Address bar and

press [Enter].

3.2 Web-based Configuration

Enter

Password

“admin”

http://192.168.1.254

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The index window will appear as below, providing three

options to select: Logout, Typical Configuration and

Customized Configuration.

Typical Configuration (Section 3.2.1) provides a step-

by-step setup wizard to guide you through the basic

settings. Generally, after completing the four steps in

this option, your wireless gateway can connect to the

ISP and your client computer can access to the Internet

without any problem.

Customized Configuration (Section 3.2.2) allows you to

customize the network settings of your wireless gateway

for some specific purposes, such as changing password,

updating firmware, and other network settings.

Logout allows you to exit the configuration utility.

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Click Typical Configuration, and the 1-2-3 Setup Wizard

will appear to guide you through the 3 steps.

Step 1.

3.2.1 Typical Configuration

Setting the SSID

Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a

specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s

factory default settings is AP11B.

After entering your SSID, click Next to continue.

The Menu Bar

During the setup wizard, whenever you click HOME in

the menu bar will make you return to the Home window;

click Logout to exit the Configuration Utility.

The Menu Bar

Enter SSID

“AP11B”

press here

The Menu Bar

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Setting the Channel

7 is the default channel. All devices on the network must

share the same channel. Make your choice and click Next

to continue.

Step 2.

WEP Settings

Step 3

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Authentication Type

Open System - communicates the key across the

network

Shared Key - devices must have identical WEP settings to

communicate

Both - communicate using either open system or shared

key

Encryption Type

Select the level of encryption desired: 40-bit or 128-bit.

If you want to enable the encryption, for 40-bit key,

enter 10 hexadecimal digits; for 128-bit key, enter 26

hexadecimal digits.

When completed, click Next to close the 1-2-3 Setup Wizard.

Hexadecimal digits

consist of the numbers

0-9 and the letters A-

Select your authentication type and move on to the next

item.

WEP Key

Enter your 10- or 26-digit WEP Key.

Enter WEP

Key here

press here

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If you want to customize your AP11B for some specific

purposes, you may perform the Customized Configura-

tion here.

Click Customized Configuration, and the main window

appears as below.

Main Window of Customized Configuration

The Menu Bar

There is a menu bar in the top of the Customized Con-

figuration window, where contains two options to exit

the configuration window (HOME and Logout, as

described in p. 11); and three options for advanced

configuration: System, LAN, Wireless, allowing you to

configure these respective settings and view the system

status.

The Menu Bar

3.2.2 Customized Configuration

The Menu Bar

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This page includes all the basic configuration tools such as

options to set up password, upgrade system firmware, view

system status and restart system.

Password Setting

The default password of your access point is “admin”.

This option allows you to use personal password to

replace the old one.

Once you have

changed the settings

in each option, press

Apply to save the

changes, or Cancle

to abandon. Press

Help can bring up the

help window.

System

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Firmware Upgrade

Once you obtained a new version of firmware (eg.

download from the MSI website), you can update the

firmware of your AP11B.

How to upgrade the firmware:

1. Obtain the latest version of the firmware and save it

to the designated location of your system.

2. Browse to the designated location and open the file.

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3. Make sure the file is correct. Press Upgrade

Firmware to continue.

4. Click OK to continue with upgrading.

5. To check if the upgrading process is successfully

completed, click System Status to view the the firmware

version.

Select this

press here

make sure the

file is correct

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Restart

You may restart your wireless gateway manually without

unplugging the power cable. Please NOTE that selecting

“Restart” will not lose your current configuration.

System Status

This option contains detail information of your AP11B, in-

cluding general information and respecitve network settings.

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LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered

your internal network. In the LAN setting page, you can

configure the IP setting.

LAN

DHCP Client---default Disable

If you enable a DHCP capable router/gateway, you will not

need to assign a static IP address.

IP Address---default 192.168.1.254

The IP address of the LAN interface.

Subnet Mask---default 255.255.255.0

The subnet mask of the LAN interface.

Default Gateway---optional

The IP address of the router/gateway on your network.

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In the section, you can configure all wireless related

settings for your AP11B.

SSID & Channel

This option is used to set the SSID (Network Name) and

channel for your AP11B.

Wireless

How to change the SSID and Channel:

1. Enter you new SSID and Channel selection.

2. Press Apply to reset your SSID and Channel.

3. To check if the system has reset the SSID and

Channel, first click System and then select System

Status to view the Wireless Settings.

3-1

3-2

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* These settings are for

advanced users or MIS

staff only. If you do

not know how to set

these parameters, it is

recommended to use

the default value.

Radio Setting

This option allows you to configure the operation param-

eters of the AP11B radio settings*.

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Encryption

This option allows you to configure the settings of data

encryption. WEP key must be set before the data

encryption is enforced.

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Association Control

This option allows you to control the association privilege

of client stations. The one which is added to the Associa-

tion control List can be set to Allowed or Blocked to the

access point upon your permission configuration.

Associated Client List

This option is to display information of stations that are

currently associating to your access point.

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Micro-Star International provides free technical support. If a

problem arises with your system and no solution can be ob-

tained from this user’s manual, please contact your place of

purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the fol-

lowing help resources for further guidance.

Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, driver and

software updates, and other information: http://www.msi.

com.tw/

Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw

4. Technical Support

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5. Troubleshooting

Connection

LEDs do not grow.

Connection Failed.

Cannot access the web-based configuration.

Cannot get an illegal IP address.

Link quality is always poor.

Cannot see other clients

Some clients cannot connect to AP11B

Configuration

Password is not working.

Setup page is not displayed properly.

Settings lost.

Cannot access the Internet

WEP key lost

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6. Glossary

Client Privileges

Your home network Gateway can block certain services to

computers on your network, using the Client Privileges page

in Setup. For example, you can block Internet access to

your child’s computer during times when you are not able to

supervise his/her computer use.

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol

automatically configures the TCP/IP settings of every

computer on your home network.

DNS Server Address

DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet

host computers to have a domain name and one or more IP

addresses (such as 192.168.0.10). A DNS server keeps a

database of host computers and their respective domain

names and IP addresses, so that when a domain name is

requested, the user is sent to the proper IP address. The

DNS server address used by the computers on your home

network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has

assigned.

DSL Modem

DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. The DSL modem

uses your existing phone lines to transmit data at high

speeds.

Ethernet

A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are

connected by special cables and hubs, and move data

around at up to 10 million bits per second (Mbps).

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IP Address

IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP address consists of a

series of four numbers separated by periods, that identifies

an single, unique Internet computer host. Example: 192.34.

45.8.

ISP Gateway Address

The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address for the Internet

router located at the ISP’s office. This address is required

only when using a cable or DSL modem. See ISP for

definition.

ISP

Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that

provides connectivity to the Internet for individuals and

other businesses or organizations.

NAT

Network Address Translation. This process allows all of

the computers on your home network to use one IP address.

Using the NAT capability of the HomeConnect home

network gateway, you can access the Internet from any

computer on your home network without having to pur-

chase more IP addresses from your ISP.

PPPoE

Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Point-to-Point

Protocol is a method of secure data transmission originally

created for dial-up connections; PPPoE is for Ethernet

connections.

SPI

Stateful Packet Inspection. SPI is the type of corporate-

grade Internet security provided by your Home-Connect

home network gateway. Using SPI, the gateway acts as a

“firewall,” protecting your network from computer hackers.

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Subnet Mask

A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP informa-

tion provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers

configured like an IP address. It is used to create IP address

numbers used only within a particular network (as opposed

to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet,

which must assigned by InterNIC).

TCP/IP

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. This is

the standard protocol for data transmission over the

Internet.

WEP

WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the

IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm.

Enabling WEP allows you to increase security by encrypting

data being transferred over your wireless network

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Index

Accessibility 11

Ad-hoc 2

Antenna 3,4,7

AP11B 1

Authentication type 21

Channel 20

Customized configuration 18,22

LAN 27

IP setting 27

System

Firmware upgrade 24

Password setting 23

Restart 26

System status 26

Wireless 28

Associated client list 31

Association control 31

Encryption 30

Radio setting 29

SSID & Channel 28

Data rates 4

Default gateway 27

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Default parameter 16

DHCP client 27

Encryption type 21

Ethernet Link 8

External dipole antenna 7

Free-standing 11 ,12

Frequency 4

Hexadecimal digits 21

IEEE802.11b 1

Infrastructure networking mode 2

Interface 4

IP address 17,27

LAN 27

LEDs 7,8

Modulation type 4

Open system 21

Protocols 4

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Range 4

RJ-45 Ethernet Jack 10

Sensitivity 4

Shared key 21

SSID (Service Set Identifier) 19

Standard 4

Subnet mask 27

Traffic utilization 8

Typical configuration 18,19

1-2-3 Setup Wizard 19

Wall-mounted 11,14

Web-based configuration 17

WEP key 21

WEP settings 20

Wi-Fi 3

Wireless coverage 11

Wireless radio type 4

Wireless status 8

WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) 19

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