Micro Star MS6844 Wireless 11g Access Point User Manual 6811 EMI

Micro Star International Co Ltd Wireless 11g Access Point 6811 EMI

User Manual

MSI AP54G (MS-6844) Wireless 11g Access Point User’s Guide
FCC Caution 1. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. 3. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 4. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment. Copyright Notice 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 continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice. Trademarks Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All brand names, icons, and trademarks used in this manual are the sole property of their respective owners.
Important Safety Precautions 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 according 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 60OC OR BELOW -20OC, IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. Revision History Revision History Date V 1.0 First Release January 2004
1. Introduction MSI AP54G (MS-6844) wireless access point is IEEE802.11g 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 AP54G wireless access point’s high-gain antennas 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 web-based configuration tools ensure that you’ll always be in control. Best of all, the AP54G wireless access point features easy installation---your choice to be free-standing, wall- or ceilingmounted. With all these features come together in one compact, lightweight, and power-efficient unit, you have the ultimate in flexible networking---the AP54G wireless access point.
2. Networking Options Infrastructure Mode: Infrastructure networking differs from Ad-hoc networking is that it includes an Access Point. 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.
3. Features and Benefits  54Mbps Data Rate/150-500ft Indoor Range The AP54G runs with data-intensive applications like multimedia and streaming video/audio --- even through walls, floors and ceilings. You get high-speed networking without wires --- ideal for home office networking requirements.  Superior Antennas Design One external dipole and one internal patch antennas provide superior polarized reception and transmission for the best signal quality.  Wi-Fi Certified The AP54G complies with IEEE802.11g standard and Wi-Fi, allowing full interoperability with any Wi-Fi certified wireless product.  Easy Installation User-friendly web-based interface and step-by-step Setup Wizard make the AP54G fast and easy to install.  WEP Security to Ensure Privacy Supports 64/128-bit WEP encryption, which ensures that your network signal is secure and private.
4. Package Contents 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 AP54G package should contain the following items:  AP54G x 1  Stand x 1  Quick Start Guide x 1  CD title including User’s Manual and Quick Start Guide x 1  DC 12V/500mA Power Adaptor x 1
5. Product View LEDs Indicate the power and traffic utilization status. Antenna External dipole antenna. LEDs Antenna
6. Installation and Configuration 6.1 Default Parameters Password admin IP address 192.168.1.254 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 SSID AP54G Channel 7 Encryption Off DHCP client Disable 6.2 System Requirements You need the followings to configure respective network settings:  Computers with the following operating systems and with an installed Ethernet adapter - Microsoft Windows - Linux - MAC OS  Any browser compatible with Internet Explorer 6.0 and later, or Netscape Communicator 6.0 and later
6.3 Installing Your AP54G  Positioning The AP54G can be free-standing, wall- or ceiling-mounted. Before making the AP54G workable, please note that the AP54G should be placed in a location with the followings: - Easy accessibility: you can conveniently connect the AP54G 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 AP54G should be placed at a high level in position without obstacles and defiladed space. No matter how you install the AP54G--- 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 AP54G, and the AC end to the wall outlet later. 2. For wired connection, connect the AP54G to the LAN port.  Power Up When the DC end of the power adapter is connected the AP54G, 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.
6.4 Web-based Configuration The AP54G 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 Communicator), then type the default IP address 192.168.1.254 in the Address bar and press [Enter]. The index window will appear as below, providing three options to select: Logout, Typical Configuration and Customized Configuration.  Typical Configuration provides a step-by-step setup wizard to guide you through the basic settings. Generally, after completing the three steps in this option, your AP54G can connect to the ISP and your client computer can access to the Internet without any problem.  Customized Configuration allows you to customize the network settings of your AP54G for some specific purposes, such as changing password, upgrading firmware, and other network settings.  Logout allows you to exit the configuration utility.
7. Specification Data Rates IEEE 802.11b (Auto-Fallback): - CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps - DQPSK @ 2Mbps - DBPSK @ 1Mbps IEEE 802.11g (Auto-Fallback): - OFDM @ 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps Standard IEEE 802.11g/b, IEEE802.3u 10/100 Base-Tx Range 150-500 feet (indoor), 1000-1600 feet (outdoor) Frequency 2.4GHz Wireless Radio Type DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) ModulationType CCK, BPSK, and QPSK WEP Encryption 64/128-bit Antenna One external dipole and one internal patch Protocols Support TCP/IP, DHCP Client, HTTP Wired Interface One Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 10/100 Base-Tx, RJ-45 with Auto MDI/MDI-X User Selectable Settings Network Mode, SSID, Channel, Tx Rate, RTS/CTS Threshold, Fragmentation Threshold, WEP, Mac Filtering, Firmware Upgrade LED Indicators WLAN, LAN Output Power Up to +18dBm Sensitivity -82dBm @ 11Mbps -85dBm @ 5.5Mbps -87dBm @ 2Mbps -88dBm @ 1Mbps Power Consumption Max. 3.6 watts (continuous transmit mode) Power Adapter 110~120AC (USA, Canada) 220~240AC (Europe) DC output: 12V DC Output current: 500mA

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