SmartAnt Telecom SAA04052240 RANGE EXTENSION WLAN ADAPTER User Manual manual saa04 052240

SmartAnt Telecom Co., Ltd. RANGE EXTENSION WLAN ADAPTER manual saa04 052240

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USERS MANUAL 2

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3.3.2 Launching the Web Configuration utility
Using the Wireless Settings Utility
Using an Internet browser
To launch the Web Configuration utility using an Internet web browser:
1. Open a web browser.
2. Disable your proxy settings, if any.
3. Type http://192.168.1.1 on the address bar of the browser, then press
<Enter>.
To launch the Web Configuration utility using the Wireless Setting Utility:
1. Click Start >All Programs >Wireless AP >
Wireless Settings.
2. Click Configure when the Wireless Setting Utility window appears.
3. Log on to the configuration window using the password (admin), then
click OK.
4. Disable your proxy settings, if
any.
5. Click the Advanced tab, then
click the Web Configuration
Utility button.
This option requires you to change the IP address of the LAN adapter
where the SAA04-05224A is connected. Make sure the IP address
of the SAA04-05224A and your computer is on the same subnet.
You can only launch the Web Configuration utility from the Wireless
Settings Utility when the device is in AP mode. Switch the device to
AP mode using the mode switch before launching the Wireless Set-
tings Utility.
3. Configuration
6. A web browser appears. When
prompted, enter the default
password (admin), check the
Remember my password
option, then click OK.TheWeb
Configuration utility page
appears.
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SSID (Service Set Identifier). This field displays the SSID of the device.
Enabling the Response to Broadcast SSID requests option allows the
device to broadcast its SSID in a wireless network. This allows other
wireless devices to scan and establish communication with the device.
Unchecking this option hides the SSID to prevent other wireless devices
from recognizing and connecting to the device.
3.3.3. Changing the access point (AP) configuration
Simple Setup page
The Simple Setup page displays the default AP settings of the SAA04-05224A.
Use this page to set the AP channel, operation mode, and security.
Clicking the button displays available options for that field. If you wish to
load the default settings, press the device reset button for more than five
seconds, then refresh your browser to display the default values.
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Click the Associated Stations link (beside the SSID) to displays the list
of wireless device(s) associated with the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A. The
list includes the wireless device(s) MAC address and connection status.
Channel. Allows you to specify the channel the device uses to
communicate with other wireless device(s) in the network.
The 802.11g specification supports up to 13 overlapping channels for radio
communication. If several SmartAnt SAA04-05224As are operating in
the same area, assign a non-overlapping channel to each device to avoid
interference. Refer to page 3-21 for channel information.
Operation Mode. You can adjust the SAA04-05224A operating mode to
support wireless devices using IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g standards.
Setting the operating mode to mixed allows the SAA04-05224A to support
both wireless standards.
Transmit Rate. This option allows you to specify the data transmission
rate for both IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g devices. Select from 54,
48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps data transfer rate.
Preamble. Allows you to set the preamble mode for a 2.4GHz/11Mb
network to Long, Short, or Auto. The default preamble mode is Long.
Operation mode Supported wireless client(s)
Bonly
IEEE802.11bclient(s)only
Gonly
IEEE802.11gclient(s)only
Mixed
IEEE802.11bandIEEE802.11gclients
Table 3-2: SAA04-05224A operating modes
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Method Description
Open system
Thismethodallowsthedevicetoacceptconnection
or shared key
requestsfromanywirelessdevicewithinitsoperating
range.
Shared Key
Onlywirelessdevice(s)withthesameencryptionare
allowedtoconnecttotheAP.
WPA-PSK
Onlywirelessdevice(s)withthesameTKIPencryption
settingsareallowedtoconnecttotheAP.
Table 3-3: Authentication methods
Encryption. The encryption field allows you to set the encryption for your
selected authentication method. Refer to the table below for a comparison of
the encryption settings. specify a 64-bit or a 128-bit WEP key.A64-bit encryption
contains 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters. A 128-bit encryption
contains 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters.
Authentication Method. This option allows you to select the encryption
method for securing your wireless communication. Refer to the table
below for details.
The following fields allow you to configure the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A
security settings.
* Wired Equivalent Privacy
* * Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
Table 3-4: Encryption settings
Method Encryption Description
Open system
None Noencryption
Shared Key
64-bitWEP* Contains10hexadecimaldigitsor
5ASCIIcharacters
128-bitWEP Contains26hexadecimaldigitsor
13ASCIIcharacters
WPA-PSK
TKIP** Contains8to63alpha-numericcharacters
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¡C 64-bit and 40-bit WEP keys use the same encryption method and
can interoperate on wireless networks. This lower level of WEP
encryption uses a 40-bit (10 hexadecimal digits assigned by the
user) secret key and a 24-bit Initialization Vector assigned by the
device. 104-bit and 128-bit WEP keys use the same encryption
method.
¡C Keep a record of the WEP encryption keys
¡C All wireless clients in a network must have identical WEP keys
with the access point to establish connection.
Securing your wireless communication using WEP encryption
To secure your wireless communication using the WEP encryption:
1. Assign the WEP encryption keys by manual or automatic generation.
Manual Assignment. For a 64-bit encryption, enter 10 hexadecimal
digits (0~9, a~f, A~F) or 5 ASCII characters in each of the four WEP
keys. For 128-bit encryption enter 26 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f,
A~F) or 13 ASCII characters in each of the four WEP keys.
Automatic Generation. Type a combination of up to 64 letters,
numbers, or symbols in the Passphrase field. The Web Configuration
utility uses an algorithm to generate four WEP keys based on the
typed combination.
2. Specify the default WEP encryption key in the Default Key field.
3. Click the Apply button when finished.
Securing your wireless communication using TKIP (WPA)
encryption
The SAA04-05224A implements the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)-PSK
authentication method to secure communication to and from wireless
devices. This method uses the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)
encryption.
To secure your wireless
communication using the TKIP:
1. Select WPA-PSK as the
Authentication Method.
2. Type 8 ~ 63 alpha-numeric
characters in the Passphrase
field.
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A shorter re-key interval provides a more secure wireless network.
3. Set the WPA Re-key Timer
(1 ~ 2147483647 seconds). The
re-key timer allows you to set
the time interval before the WPA
group key is changed.
Changing the network settings
The Ethernet Interface fields allow you to configure the SmartAnt
SAA04-05224A.
Enable DHCP. When enabled, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) server automatically assigns the IP address, Subnet Mask, and
Default Gateway of the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A.
Use the following IP setting. Select this option to manually assign the
IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway the SmartAnt SAA04-
05224A.
Click Apply after configuring the network settings. Otherwise, click
Restore to load the default values.
Inquire the correct network settings with your network administra-
tor before changing any Ethernet interface settings.
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Access Control page
The MAC Access Control page allows you to control the wireless network
traffic by specifying the MAC addresses of wireless clients allowed to
establish connection to the SAA04-05224A.
To specify the wireless clients allowed to establish connection to the
SAA04-05224A:
1. Click , then select the Only allow Stations with MAC listed below
to access this device option. The MAC address fields are activated
2. Type the MAC address(es) of the wireless clients allowed to establish
connection to the SAA04-05224A, then click Apply.
Selecting the Accept association requests from any station option
allows all wireless clients operating within the SAA04-05224A range
to establish connection.
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Firmware Upgrade page
The Firmware Upgrade page displays the product ID, firmware version,
and regulation domain. This page allows you to:
1. upgrade the firmware when it becomes outdated or corrupted, and
2. change the log on password.
The Power LED blinks continuously when the firmware is corrupted
or when the firmware upgrade fails.
1. Download and save the latest firmware from the website.
2. Launch the Web Configuration Utility, then go to the Firmware
Upgrade page.
3. Click the Browse button to locate the new firmware file.
4. Click Upgrade.AFirmware
Upgrading! message appears.
The browser refreshes after the
firmware upgrade process is
completed.
To upgrade the firmware:
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3. Configuration
To change the log on password:
1. Type the new password in the New Password and Retype New
Password fields, then click Apply.
Regulation Domain
IEEE 802.11b/g networks are regulated worldwide since these
networks use the 2.4GHz ~ 2.5GHz ISM (Instrumentation, Scientific,
and Medical) Band. The SmartAnt SAA04-05224A is shipped with a
default regulation domain allowed in your country/location.
The FCC (US) and ETSI (Europe) specify operation from 2.4 GHz to
2.4835 GHz. For Japan, operation is specified as 2.4 GHz to 2.497
GHz. For each supported regulatory domain, all channels marked
with “Yes” are supported. The channel center frequencies and CH ID
numbers are shown on the next page.
Use your new password when launching both the Wireless Setting
configuration window and Web Configuration utilities.
2. A message appears indicating
that you have successfully
changed the log on password.
The browser refreshes with the
new password.
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Table 3-6: Regulating bodies and allowed channels
Table 3-5: DSSS PHY frequency channel plan
Country Regulating body Allowed channels
UnitesStates FCC 1-11
Europe ETSI 1-13
Japan MKK 1-14
Regulatory Domain
CH ID Frequency X’10' X’30' X’40'
FCC ETSI MKK
1 2412MHz Yes Yes Yes
2 2417MHz Yes Yes Yes
3 2422MHz Yes Yes Yes
4 2427MHz Yes Yes Yes
5 2432MHz Yes Yes Yes
6 2437MHz Yes Yes Yes
7 2442MHz Yes Yes Yes
8 2447MHz Yes Yes Yes
9 2452MHz Yes Yes Yes
10 2457MHz Yes Yes Yes
11 2462MHz Yes Yes Yes
12 2467MHz – Yes Yes
13 2472MHz – Yes Yes
14 2484MHz – – Yes
In a multiple cell network topology, overlapping and/or adjacent cells using
different channels can operate simultaneously without interference if the
distance between the center frequencies is at least 30 MHz. Channel 14
is specifically for operation in Japan.
Use only the allowed channels when you set the SmartAnt SAA04-
05224A in access point mode.
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Restoring the default values
The following are the default values of the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A
(in AP mode). You can restore the default values by pressing the reset
button for more than five seconds.
Parameter Default value
WirelessInterface
SSID .................................................................. AP_XXXXXX
ResponsetobroadcastSSIDrequests ...................... Enabled
Channel .............................................................. Channel1
Operationmode .................................................... mixed
TransmitRate ...................................................... Auto
Preamble ............................................................. Long
AuthenticationMethod ........................................... OpenSystemorSharedKey
Encryption ........................................................... None
EthernetInterface
EnableDHCP ....................................................... No(Disabled)
IPAddress........................................................... 192.168.1.1
SubnetMask ........................................................ 255.255.255.0
DefaultGateway ................................................... Blank
AccessControl
Acceptassociationrequestsfromanystation ............. Enabled
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3.3.4 Changing the Ethernet adapter configuration
Simple Setup page
The Simple Setup page allows you to change the basic Ethernet adapter
settings. You can use this page when setting the SAA04-05224A SSID,
station mode, transmission rate, security, and when enabling the MAC
cloning and button scan mode features.
SSID (Service Set Identifier). This field allows you to specify the SSID
of the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A in Ethernet adapter mode.
Operating Mode. This field allows you to select the operating mode for
the Ethernet adapter. In an Infrastructure mode, the SmartAnt SAA04-
05224A connects to an available AP. In Ad-hoc mode, the SmartAnt
SAA04-05224A connects to other wireless devices in the wireless network.
Select Ad-hoc mode when there is no available AP in your location.
You must switch the device to Ethernet adapter mode using the mode
switch before changing any Ethernet adapter settings.
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Channel. Select the channel used by the AP (Infrastructure) or the wireless
device (Ad-hoc) to establish connection.
Station Mode. This field allows you to select the device wireless standard
while in Ethernet adapter mode. Selecting 802.11b/g allows the device to
connect to both wireless standards.
Transmission Rate. This field allows you to adjust the data transmission
rate between the SAA04-05224A and the AP/wireless device.
Preamble. Seepage3-14.
Authentication Method. See page 3-15.
Encryption. See page 3-15.
Pass Phrase. See page 3-16.
Default Key. See page 3-16.
MAC cloning. MAC cloning allows the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A to use
the MAC address of the host computer in communicating with other
wireless devices. MAC cloning supports certain software applications
and devices such as Xbox and PlayStation®2 game consoles.
Using the Button Scan Mode feature
The Button Scan Mode allows you to use the reset button to connect to
an access point (Infrastructure mode) or wireless device (Ad-hoc mode)
savedintheProfile Table of the configuration utility or in your location.
You must save at least one wireless connection profile before using
the Button Scan Mode.
Save the profile of the wireless connection using the Site Survey window.
See the next section for details.
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Scan Mode. This field allows you to select the scan mode for button
scanning. Click to display available options.
Find the connection with the strongest link quality- When the reset button
is pressed for less than 5 seconds, the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A
connects to an AP or wireless device with the strongest link quality.
Same as the above mode but only in the profile table -Whenthereset
button is pressed for less than 5 seconds, the SmartAnt SAA04-
05224A searches for an AP or wireless device in the Profile Table,
then connects to the one with the strongest link quality.
Same as the above mode but find extra site in my location- When the
resetbuttonispressedforlessthan5seconds,theSmartAntSAA04-
05224A searches for an AP or wireless device in the Profile Table and
in your location, then connects to the one with the strongest link
quality.
Profile Scan (total x)-Thismodeallowsyoutoconnecttoasavedwireless
network by their sequence in the Profile Table. Press the reset button
once to connect to the first wireless connection in the Profile Table.
Press again to connect to the second wireless connection, and so
on.
For example, if you have three saved profiles in the profile table, the
SmartAnt SAA04-05224A automatically connects to the first profile.
Press the reset button to connect to the second saved profile. Press
the reset button again to connect to the third saved profile.
Specified profile scan (just no. x)- When the reset button is pressed for
less than 5 seconds, the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A automatically
connects to the specified profile. The saved profiles are numbered
from 1 ~ x. You must select the profile number using the Specified
Profile field.
Specified Profile. This field allows you to select a saved wireless network
in the Profile Table. The SmartAnt SAA04-05224A automatically
connects to the selected profile when Scan Mode is set to Specified
profile scan.
Click Apply when done. Otherwise, click Restore to load the default
values.
When using the Alphabet Scan, the AP or wireless device you wish
to connect to must have a disabled WEP encryption and available
SSID.
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Site Survey page
The Site Survey page displays the Station Status, and allows you to
scan and connect to available wireless networks within the SAA04-05224A
range. This page also allows you to save a wireless connection in the
Profile Table for the Button Scan Mode feature.
Station Status
The Station Status fields displays the device wireless network connection
SSID, operating mode, and encryption settings. You can use these
information when you connect to an available wireless connection in the
Site Survey table.
Site Survey
The Site Survey table lists the available wireless networks within the
device range. The table displays the following wireless network information.
BSSID. The Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) is the IEEE MAC
address of the wireless network.
SSID. SSID refers to the service set identifier of the wireless network.
CH. The direct sequence channel used by the wireless network.
RSSI. Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is a measurement of
connection strength in dBm.
Type. Tells whether a wireless network is in access point (AP) or
station (STA) mode.
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To scan available wireless network(s) in your location:
1. Click the Survey button on the
bottom of the page. A Site
Scanning window appears.
2. The utility displays the available
wireless network(s) in the Site
Survey table.
To connect to an available wireless network with known SSID and disabled
encryption:
1. From the Site Survey table, select the wireless network you intend to
join.
Take note of the icon preceding the wireless network for easy iden-
tification. Refer to page 3-8 for details on wireless network icons.
2. Click to select the number of the wireless network you intend to
join, then click the Join button.
A message appears in the browser indicating that you have
successfully joined the wireless network.
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To connect to an available wireless network with a hidden SSID and disabled
encryption:
1. From the Site Survey table, select the wireless network (with a hidden
SSIDanddisabledencryption)youintendtojoin.
2. Click to select the number of the wireless network you intend to
join, then click the Join button.
A message appears in the
browser indicating that you have
successfully joined the wireless
network.
3. Click OK when this window
appears.
4. Enter the SSID of the wireless network in the SSID field, then click
Apply.
Inquire the wireless network
SSID with the network
administrator.
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To connect to an available wireless network with a hidden SSID and enabled
encryption:
1. From the Site Survey table, select the wireless network (with a hidden
SSID and enabled encryption) you intend to join.
2. Click to select the number of the wireless network you intend to
join, then click the Join button.
3. Click OK when this window
appears.
4. Enter the SSID of the wireless network, then select the Authentication
Method and Encryption. When done, enter the encryption keys in
the key fields, then click Apply.
Inquire the wireless network
SSID and encryption settings with
the network administrator.
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A message appears in the browser
indicating that you have
successfully joined the wireless
network.
To connect to an available wireless network with a known SSID and enabled
encryption:
1. From the Site Survey table, select the wireless network (with a known
SSID and enabled encryption) you intend to join.
2. Click to select the number of the wireless network you intend to
join, then click the Join button.
3. Click OK when this window appears.
4. Click OK when this window
appears.
Inquire the wireless network en-
cryption settings with the net-
work administrator.
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4. Select the Authentication Method and Encryption of the wireless
network you intend to join, then enter the encryption keys in the key
fields. Click Apply when finished.
A message appears in the
browser indicating that you have
successfully joined the wireless
network.
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Saved wireless networks are preceded by an icon for easy identification.
Profile Table
The Profile Table allows you to view or delete saved wireless networks.
The table displays the saved wireless network SSID, channel, security
settings, and network type. Click the Profile Table link to view the Profile
Table.
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To save a wireless network in the Profile Table:
1. From the Site Survey page, select the wireless network you intend
to join.
2. Click to select the number of the selected wireless network, then
click the Join button.
3. When the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A is associated with the wireless
network, click the Save button.
4. The Profile Table appears with the saved wireless network. Click Back
to return to the previous page.
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The saved wireless networks in the Profile Table corresponds to the number
of profiles available for the Button Scan Mode feature.
For example, if you saved three wireless networks in the Profile Table,
then three profiles are available for button scanning
• The profile number represents the sequence of the saved wire-
less networks in the profile table.
• Refer to page 3-24 to 3-25 for details on the Button Scan Mode
feature.
To delete a wireless network from the Profile Table:
1. Open the Profile Table by clicking the Profile Table link.
2. Select the wireless network you intend to delete, then check the
Delete? box opposite it.
3. Click the Delete button. The browser displays the Profile Table after
the wireless network is deleted.
4. Click the Back button to return to the previous window.
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Restoring the default values
The following are the default values of the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A
(Ethernet adapter mode). You may restore these values by pressing the
reset button for more than five seconds.
Parameter Default value
WirelessInterface
SSID .................................................................. ANY
OperatingMode .................................................... InfrastructureMode
Channel............................................................... Auto
StationMode........................................................ 802.11b/g
TransmissionRate ................................................ Automatic
Preamble ............................................................. Long
AuthenticationMethod ........................................... OpenSystem
Encryption ........................................................... None
MACCloning ........................................................ Disabled
ButtonScanMode
EnableButtongScanning ........................................ Enabled
ScanMode .......................................................... Findtheconnectionwiththe
......................................................................... strongestlinkquality
SpecifiedProfile .................................................... NoSavedprofile
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3.4 Firmware Restoration
The Firmware Restoration utility is a rescue tool for an SmartAnt SAA04-
05224A that failed during a previous firmware upload. This utility is available
in the support CD that came with the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A package.
A failed firmware upgrade causes the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A to enter
a failure mode. Use the Firmware Restoration utility to find and upload a
new firmware for the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A.
To restore the firmware:
1. Visit the website to download the latest firmware for the device.
2. Launch the Firmware Restoration utility from the Windows®desktop
by clicking Start >All Programs >Wireless AP >Firmware
Restoration.
3. The Firmware Restoration window appears.
If you have problems uploading a firmware while using a network
hub, try connecting your computer directly to the LAN port.
4. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file.
5. After selecting the firmware file, click the Upload buttontobeginthe
firmware restoration.
The restoration process takes about 3 to 4 minutes to finish. During
restoration, the Power, and Wireless LEDs remain lit, while the Ethernet
LED flashes slowly.
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4. Using the device
4.1 Using the device in a local network
You can use the SAA04-05224A to connect a wireless LAN-enabled
computer to a local network with or without a DHCP server.
To connect a wireless LAN-enabled computer to a local network:
1. Switch the SAA04-05224A to AP mode. (Default SSID: AP_xxxxxx),
then turn on the device.
2. Connect one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of
the device and the other end to the Ethernet port of the local network.
3. Use the wireless LAN adapter software in the wireless LAN-enabled
computer to perform a Site Survey. Make sure the computer’s wireless
LAN adapter is set to Infrastructure mode.
4. Establish connection with the SAA04-05224A.
5. Set the IP configuration of the computer to establish connection to
the local network. Verify your connection.
4.2 Replacing the computer Ethernet cables
You can use the SAA04-05224A to replace your wireless LAN-enabled
computer cable connection to an ADSL or cable modem.
To do this:
1. Switch the SAA04-05224A to AP mode. (Default SSID: AP_xxxxxx),
then turn on the device.
2. Connect one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of
the device and the other end to the Ethernet port of the ADSL or cable
modem.
3. Use the wireless LAN adapter software in the wireless LAN-enabled
computer to perform a Site Survey. Make sure the computer’s wireless
LAN adapter is set to Infrastructure mode.
4. Establish connection with the SAA04-05224A.
5. Set the IP configuration of the computer to establish connection to
the local network. Verify your connection.
Use the Wireless Setting Utility to change the SAA04-05224A SSID
or encryption settings.
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4.3 Replacingcableconnectionsofotherdevices
You can also use the SAA04-05224A to replace your Xbox, PlayStation®
2, or set-top box network cable connection. To do this:
1. Switch the SAA04-05224A to Ethernet adapter mode using the mode
switch. (Default SSID: ANY)
2. Place the SAA04-05224A nearest the AP you wish to connect, then turn
on the device.
3. Connect one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of the
device and the other end to the Xbox, PlayStation®2, or set-top box
Ethernet port.
4. Set the IP address of the Xbox, PlayStation®2, or set-top box to establish
connection to the local network. Verify your connection.
Make sure the SAA04-05224A MAC cloning feature is enabled when
using the device in this setup. Use the Wireless Setting Utility to
enable MAC cloning. See page 3-24 for details on MAC cloning.
4.4 Sharing Internet connection with other PCs
Refer to the typical network configuration below and a table on the next page for
information on Internet connection sharing with other computers in your office
or home network.
WirelesscomputerInternet
ADSL/Cablemodem
Use the mode switch to set the SAA04-05224A to AP mode before
sharing an Internet connection with other computers in your network.
Table 4-1: Internet connection sharing matrix
1
xDSL
¡C
ADSL
(Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) or
DSL
(Digital Subscriber Line)
2
PPPoE
¡CPoint-to-Point over Ethernet
3
DHCP
¡CDynamic Host Configuration Protocol
If your Internet Then set the IP of Number of allowed
connection is other computer(s) Internet connections
xDSL
1
with dynamic IP ISP automatically assigns Depends on the Internet (PPPoE
2
account) the IP (using PPPoE dial-up) Service Provider (ISP)
xDSL with static IP to the provided static IP Depends on the Internet
Service Provider (ISP)
xDSL/Cable with a The DHCP server Depends on the DHCP router and
enable DHCP
3
server automatically assigns the IP server, usually about 253
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Troubleshooting
Problem Action
TheSmartAntSAA04-05224Adoes
notpowerup.
• Use a test meter to measure the
voltage outputof the power source
throughthe power plug.
• Check if the power plug is properly
connectedto the device.
Otherdevicescannot
communicatewiththeSmartAnt
SAA04-05224Athroughawired
networkconnection.
• Verify your network configuration to
ensure that there is no IP address
duplication. Turn off the device in
question,thenping theassignedIP
address of the device. Make sure
no other device responds to that
address.
• Check if the cables have the
proper pin outs and connectors.
You may also use anotherLAN
cable.
• Make sure the hub, switch, or
computerconnectedtothe
SmartAntSAA04-05224A
supports10Mbpsor100Mbps
speed.
Do this by check the SmartAnt
SAA04-05224AandtheHub
LEDs. When you connect the
SmartAnt SAA04-05224A toa
10/100Mbpshub,boththeHub
LED and the SmartAnt SAA04-
05224AEthernetLEDsshould
light up.
This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common prob-
lems that you may encounter while installing and/or using SmartAnt
SAA04-05224A. These problems require simple troubleshooting that
you can perform by yourself. Contact the Technical Support if you
encounter problems not mentioned in this section.
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Problem Action
Observe the hub LEDif you are not
surewhat speed the hub supports.
My WLAN card can not associate
withtheSmartAntSAA04-05224A.
• Make sure your WLAN card has
the same specifications as the
SmartAntSAA04-05224A (IEEE
802.11b/g).
• Minimize the distance between the
devices. The WLAN card may be
out of range of the SmartAnt
SAA04-05224A.
• Check if the SmartAnt SAA04-
05224Aand the WLANcard have
thesameSSID.
• When encryption is enabled,
check if the SmartAnt SAA04-
05224Aand the WLANcard have
the same encryption settings.
• Check if the Wireless LED of the
SmartAnt SAA04-05224A is on.
• When the Access Control table is
enabled, check if the MAC
address of the WLAN card is
included in the Access Control
table.
• Check if the SmartAnt SAA04-
05224A is in Access Point mode.
Troubleshooting
50 SmartAnt
Where can I get a firmware file to
upgradetheSmartAntSAA04-
05224A?
You may download the latest firmware
file from the website (www.smartant.
com).
Use theFirmware Upgrade page in the
Web Configuration utility to update the
SmartAntSAA04-05224Afirmware.
Problem Action
To access the SmartAnt SAA04-
05224Awebconfigurationpage,your
computer must have the same subnet
as that of the SmartAnt SAA04-
05224A.
Adjust your networkif your computer’s
subnetdoesnotmatchthatofthe
SmartAntSAA04-05224A.
The default IP address of the
SmartAntSAA04-05224Ais192.168.
1.1 In special cases, when the
SmartAntSAA04-05224Ain Ethernet
adapter mode joins an AP network with
the same IP address, reset the
SmartAntSAA04-05224A toaccess
the Web Configuration utility again.
I can not access the Pocket
WirelessAPwebconfiguration
page.
Thethroughputseemsslow.
Avoid placing the device behind a
metal object. Clear obstacles between
the AP and the device. Try moving the
client closer to the SmartAnt SAA04-
05224A and checkif the throughput
increases. Consider adding a second
SmartAntSAA04-05224Ato
implementroaming.
Troubleshooting
SmartAnt 51
Problem Action
TheSmartAntSAA04-05224A
PowerLEDcontinuouslyblinksfor
morethanaminute.
Turn off the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A.
Turn the device again and observe if
the Power LED stops blinking.
If the blinking continues, you need to
restoretheSmartAntSAA04-05224A
firmware. Use the Firmware
Restoration utility to restore or update
theSmartAntSAA04-05224A
firmware.
Awirelessclientwantstoconnect
totheSmartAntSAA04-05224A
but cannotgetthe correct IPfrom
the DHCP server.
(TheSmartAnt
SAA04-05224Ahasanenabled
DHCP.)
Make sure the DHCP server is
working properly.Some DHCP
servers can only assign one IP
address at a time. In this case, assign
a fixed IP address to your SmartAnt
SAA04-05224A.
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