TRENDNET TEW455APBO High Power Wireless Outdoor Access Point User Manual UG TEW 455APBO v1 0R 11292007

TRENDNET, INC. High Power Wireless Outdoor Access Point UG TEW 455APBO v1 0R 11292007

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Status Firmware Upgrade
This page allows you to update the firmware (software) in the AP. New firmware are issued to improve the
performance and add features to the product.
The new firmware will be name “apimg1”.
1. Save the file in your PC.
2. Browse to the file with the name “apimg1”.
3. Click on Upload.
4. Reboot the AP and the process is complete.
5. After reboot perform a default factory setting.
Do not change the filename of the new firmware. New firmware with filename other than “apimg1” will cause the
process to fail.
Status Firmware Version
This page presents information of the firmware version of the AP.
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7 OUTDOOR APUTILITY INSTALLATION
Introduction
The Outdoor AP utility is an easy-to-use software that allows an Administrator to quickly configure the AP at first
boot-up. The QS Utility only communicates with authorized Access Points and Bridge. The Utility allows the devices
to be monitored and configured even if they all have the same default IP Address at first boot-up after installation.
PC Requirement
X86 based CPU, 600Mhz & above
128 MB RAM
1.5 MB hard disk space
Ethernet port / Wireless LAN adapter
Windows 2000 and above
WAN/Intern
et
QS PC
AP
Wireless Client
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Installation
Step one
Double click on the file setup.exe and click Next to continue.
Step two
Click Next to accept the default installation directory. If you wish to change the installation directory, click on the
Change button to select a new directory.
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Step three
Click Install to do the actual installation
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Step four
Click Finish to exit the installation wizard.
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8 OUTDOOR APUTILITY USER GUIDE
Outdoor AP Utility Icon
Click on the desktop icon Outdoor AP Utility to start the application.
Parameters Display in Utility
The Utility displays the following parameters that can be changed.
1. IP Address
2. Subnet Mask
3. Gateway
4. Device Name
5. Channel
6. DHCP/Static IP
Username and Password of Utility
If the username/password of the Devices have been changed, the QS Utility has to be updated with the correct
username and password. If the username/password of the QS Utility and the Device is different, QS Utility will not
operate as desire.
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Making Changes
The changes are directly applied in the Utility.
It does not matter if all the devices have the same IP Address. The QS Utility identifies them uniquely by their MAC
Addresses.
Updating Changes
After the necessary changes have been made, the Administrator can apply the changes to the AP. Check on the Reboot
Checkbox and click on the Update button to reboot the device.
Multiple devices can be updated all at once. Use ctrl-left click to select multiple entries or type ctrl-A to select all
entries. Click on Update button to begin the update process.
To refresh the view, use the Find button.
Pinging the Device
The QS Utility can also be used to ping a selected Device to check the connectivity.
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Professional installation instruction
1. Installation personal
This product is designed for specific application and needs to be installed by a qualified personal
who has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install or change
the setting.
2. Installation location
The product shall be installed at a location where the radiating antenna can be kept 20 cm from
nearby person in normal operation condition to meet regulatory RF exposure requirement.
4. Installation procedure
Please refer to user’s manual for the detail.
3. External antenna,
Use only the antennas which have been approved by TRENDware International, Inc.. The non-
approved antenna(s) may produce unwanted spurious or excessive RF transmitting power which
may lead to the violation of FCC limit and is prohibited.
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5. Warning
Please carefully select the installation position and make sure that the final output power does not exceed
the limit set force in US Rule CFR 47 part 15 section 15.247 . The violation of the rule could lead to
serious federal penalt.
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Limited Warranty
TRENDnet warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the
following lengths of time from the date of purchase.
TEW-455APBO 3 years
If a product does not operate as warranted above during the applicable warranty period, TRENDnet shall, at its option and
expense, repair the defective product or deliver to customer an equivalent product to replace the defective item. All
products that are replaced will become the property of TRENDnet. Replacement products may be new or reconditioned.
TRENDnet shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, information, or memory data of customer contained in,
stored on, or integrated with any products returned to TRENDnet pursuant to any warranty.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the product. Do not remove or attempt to service the product through any
unauthorized service center. This warranty is voided if (i) the product has been modified or repaired by any unauthorized
service center, (ii) the product was subject to accident, abuse, or improper use (iii) the product was subject to conditions
more severe than those specified in the manual.
Warranty service may be obtained by contacting TRENDnet office within the applicable warranty period for a Return
Material Authorization (RMA) number, accompanied by a copy of the dated proof of the purchase. Products returned to
TRENDnet must be pre-authorized by TRENDnet with RMA number marked on the outside of the package, and sent
prepaid, insured and packaged appropriately for safe shipment.
WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF THE TRENDNET PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, THE CUSTOMER’S
SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE, AT TRENDNET’S OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND
REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY
OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TRENDNET NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY
OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF TRENDNET’S PRODUCTS.
TRENDNET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED
DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT,
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR OR MODIFY, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND
THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER HAZARD.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW TRENDNET ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND ITS
SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS
OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATE, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES, AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT
TRENDNET’S OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED
HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of California.
Note: AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, Cables and Power Supply carry 1-Year Warranty
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