Adaptec Ultra Wireless Ultra Wireless Access Point Manuel utilisateur

Adaptec Ultra Wireless

Access Point

User’s Guide

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The material in this document is for information only and is subject to change

without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this

document to assure its accuracy, Adaptec, Inc. assumes no liability resulting from

errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained

herein.

Adaptec reserves the right to make changes in the product design without

reservation and without notification to its users.

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Adaptec Technical Support

If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document

first—you will find answers to most of your questions here. If you need further assistance, use

the support options listed below.

Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number

■Before contacting Technical Support, you need your unique 12-digit TSID number. The TSID

number identifies your product and support status.

■The TSID number is included on two white, bar-coded labels, like the example below.

Support Options

■Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at ask.adaptec.com for articles,

troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked questions for your product.

■For support via Email, submit your question to Adaptec's Technical Support Specialists at

ask.adaptec.com.

■To order Adaptec products, including accessories and cables, call +1 408-957-7274. Or, you

can order cables online at www.adaptec.com/buy-cables.

Europe

■Visit our Web site at www.adaptec-europe.com.

■German and English: Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at

ask-de.adaptec.com for articles, troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked questions for

your product.

For support via e-mail, submit your question to Adaptec's Technical Support Specialists at

ask-de.adaptec.com.

■French: Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at ask-fr.adaptec.com for articles,

troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked questions for your product.

For support via e-mail, submit your question to Adaptec's Technical Support Specialists at

ask-fr.adaptec.com.

■To order Adaptec products, including accessories and cables,

go to www.adaptec.com/buy-cables.

Australia and New Zealand

■Visit our Web site at www.adaptec.com.au.

■For support via e-mail, submit your question to Adaptec's Technical Support Specialists at

ask.adaptec.com.

Hong Kong and China

■Visit our Web site at www.adaptec.com.

■Fax Technical Support at +852 2869 7100.

Singapore

■Visit our Web site at www.adaptec.com.

Japan

■Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at ask.adaptec.co.jp

■Visit our Web site at www.adaptec.co.jp.

Limited 2-Year Hardware Warranty

1. Adaptec, Inc. (“Adaptec”) warrants to the purchaser of this product that it will be free from

defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase.

If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Adaptec, at its option,

will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchaser’s purchase price for the product,

provided it is delivered at the purchaser’s expense to an authorized Adaptec service facility

or to Adaptec.

2. Repair or replacement parts or products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will

either be new or reconditioned. All replaced parts or products shall become the property of

Adaptec. This warranty shall not apply if the product has been damaged by accident,

misuse, abuse or as a result of unauthorized service or parts.

3. Warranty service is available to the purchaser by delivering the product during the warranty

period to an authorized Adaptec service facility or to Adaptec and providing proof of

purchase price and date. The purchaser shall bear all shipping, packing and insurance costs

and all other costs, excluding labor and parts, necessary to effectuate repair, replacement or

refund under this warranty.

4. For more information on how to obtain warranty service, write or telephone Adaptec at 691

South Milpitas Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035, (800) 959-7274.

5. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY PRODUCT WHICH HAS

BEEN DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE, OR AS A RESULT OF

UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OR PARTS.

6. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WHICH NOW

OR HEREAFTER MIGHT OTHERWISE ARISE RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT. IMPLIED

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT SHALL (A) HAVE NO GREATER

DURATION THAN 2 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, (B) TERMINATE

AUTOMATICALLY AT THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH PERIOD AND (C) TO THE EXTENT

PERMITTED BY LAW BE EXCLUDED. IN THE EVENT THIS PRODUCT BECOMES

DEFECTIVE DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE

REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND AS PROVIDED ABOVE.

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION

LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY

ARE NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ADAPTEC AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY

LAW, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED BOTH FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND TO THE

EXTENT NOT UNCONSCIONABLE, FOR PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGE.

7. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS, AND SOME STATES

DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO

THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

8. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary

from state to state.

Adaptec Software License Agreement

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE SOFTWARE

LICENSE TERMS OF ADAPTEC, INC. AND OTHER LICENSORS WHOSE SOFTWARE MAY

BE BUNDLED WITH THIS PRODUCT.

BY YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO THE

LICENSE TERMS REQUIRED BY THE LICENSOR OF THAT SOFTWARE, AS SET FORTH

DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE LICENSE

TERMS APPLICABLE TO THE SOFTWARE, YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED

PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND.

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1. License. This Agreement grants you, the Licensee, a license to:

a. Use the Software on a single computer system or on multiple workstations, systems and

servers which incorporate an Adaptec RAID controller and may be accessed by multiple

users from multiple locations. You may make as many installations of the Software as

needed, but must restrict such installation only to systems, workstations or servers

using an Adaptec RAID controller.

b. Make one copy of the Software in machine readable form solely for back-up purposes

provided you reproduce Adaptec’s copyright notice and any proprietary legends.

2. Restrictions. You may not distribute copies of the Software to others. You may not post or

otherwise make available the Software, or any portion thereof, in any form, on the Internet.

You may not use the Software in a computer service business, including in time sharing

applications. The Software contains trade secrets and, in order to protect them, you may not

decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or otherwise reduce the Software to a human-

perceivable form. YOU MAY NOT MODIFY, ADAPT, TRANSLATE, RENT, LEASE, LOAN,

RESELL FOR PROFIT, DISTRIBUTE, NETWORK OR CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS

BASED UPON THE SOFTWARE OR ANY PART THEREOF.

3. Ownership of Software. As Licensee, you own the media upon which the software is

recorded or fixed, but Adaptec and its licensors retain title and ownership of the Software

recorded on the original media and all subsequent copies of the Software, regardless of the

form or media in which or on which the original and other copies may exist. This license is

not a sale of the Software or any copy.

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disclose the Software to any third party without the express written consent of Adaptec. You

further agree to take all reasonable precautions to preclude access of unauthorized persons

to the Software.

5. Term. This license is effective until January 1, 2045, unless terminated earlier. You may

terminate the license at any time by destroying the Software (including the related

documentation) together with all copies or modifications in any form. Adaptec will have the

right to terminate our license immediately if you fail to comply with any term or condition

of this Agreement. Upon any termination, including termination by you, you must destroy

the Software (including the related documentation), together with all copies or

modifications in any form.

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acknowledge that it is licensed only in connection with the use of the Software to perform

disc creation, and that the database and all data derived therefrom must be maintained in

confidence in accordance with the provisions of Section 4. This license does not grant you

any rights to distribute or disclose such database or data.

7. Limited Warranty. Adaptec and its Licensor warrant only that the media upon which the

Software is furnished will be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal

use and service for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of delivery to you. ADAPTEC

AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR

RESULTS YOU MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION. THE

FOREGOING STATES THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES ADAPTEC AND ITS

LICENSORS WILL PROVIDE FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. EXCEPT FOR THE

FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY, ADAPTEC AND ITS LICENSORS MAKE NO

WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED, AS TO

NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied

warranties or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, so the above

limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may

also have other rights which vary from state to state.

8. The entire liability of Adaptec and its licensors, and your exclusive remedy for a breach of

this warranty, shall be:

a. The replacement of any media not meeting the above limited warranty which is

returned to Adaptec; or:

b. If Adaptec or its distributor is unable to deliver replacement media which is free from

defects in materials or workmanship, you may terminate this Agreement by returning

the Software and your money will be refunded.

9. Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT WILL ADAPTEC OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO

YOU FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES,

INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR LOSS OF DATA, EVEN IF

ADAPTEC OR A LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH

DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY. Some states do not allow the

exclusion or limitation of special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the above

limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

10. Export. You acknowledge that the laws and regulations of the United States and other

countries may restrict the export and re-export of the Software. You agree that you will not

export or re-export the Software or documentation in any form in violation of applicable

United States and foreign law.

11. Government Restricted Rights. The Software is subject to restricted rights as follows. If the

Software is acquired under the terms of a GSA contract: use, reproduction or disclosure is

subject to the restrictions set forth in the applicable ADP Schedule contract. If the Software is

acquired under the terms of a DoD or civilian agency contract, use, duplication or disclosure

by the Government is subject to the restrictions of this Agreement in accordance with 48

C.F.R. 12.212

of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and its successors and

49 C.F.R. 227.7202-1

of the DoD FAR Supplement and its successors.

12. General. You acknowledge that you have read this Agreement, understand it, and that by

using the Software you agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. You further agree that

it is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between Adaptec and you, and

supersedes any proposal or prior agreement, oral or written, and any other communication

between Adaptec and you relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. No additional or

any different terms will be enforceable against Adaptec unless Adaptec gives its express

consent, including an express waiver of the terms of this Agreement, in writing signed by an

officer of Adaptec. You assume full responsibility for the use of the Software and agree to

use the Software legally and responsibly. This Agreement shall be governed by California

law, except as to copyright matters, which are covered by Federal law. This Agreement is

deemed entered into at Milpitas, California by both parties. Should any provision of this

Agreement be declared unenforceable in any jurisdiction, then such provision shall be

deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the remainder hereof. All rights

in the Software not specifically granted in this Agreement are reserved by Adaptec.

Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, you may contact Adaptec by

writing to:

Adaptec, Inc.

Legal Department

691 South Milpitas Boulevard

Milpitas, California 95035.

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Regulatory Compliance Statements

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and

can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more

of the following measures:

■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.

■Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible

for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

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

uncontrolled environment.

This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm

between the radiator and your body.

CE Mark 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.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-

Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur

le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Adaptec, Inc. AWN-8060

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

In this Guide

Introduction 2

Installation Task List 3

Installing Your Wireless AP 6

Installing the Wireless Access Point Utility 8

Setting Your Wireless AP’s IP Address 12

Opening the Utility and Logging on 13

Connecting to the WLAN 14

Using the Wireless Access Point Utility 19

Changing the Set-up of Your WLAN 20

Troubleshooting 28

About Wireless Technology and LANs 30

Technical Specifications 32

Glossary 33

Introduction

This

User’s Guide

provides detailed instructions for installing and

configuring your Wireless Access Point (Wireless AP) as part of a

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). See the

Installation Task List

on page 3 for an overview of the installation process.

This Guide also includes a basic overview of wireless and LAN

technology (see page 30) suitable for novice users. It assumes you

have a working knowledge of your computer and are familiar with

the Windows operating system.

Note:

Your Wireless AP is only one element of your WLAN.

Installing this product alone will not create a wireless network.

See

About Wireless Technology and LANs

on page 30

for

information on the minimum requirements for creating a WLAN.

Kit Contents

Your Adaptec Ultra Wireless Access Point kit includes:

■Adaptec Ultra Wireless Access Point (AWN-8060)

■Ethernet straight-through cable

■AC Power adapter

■Ultra Wireless Access Point CD, which contains documentation

and the Adaptec Wireless Access Point Utility

■Adaptec Ultra Wireless Access Point Quick Start Guide

System Requirements

To use your Wireless AP, you need a PC-compatible computer with:

■Pentium-class 90MHz (or faster) processor

■Microsoft Windows®98SE, Windows Me®, Windows 2000®, or

Windows XP®

■CD-ROM drive

Installation Task List

To successfully install your Wireless AP, complete these tasks:

❏Follow the tips and suggestions provided in the next section,

Before You Begin.

❏Install the Wireless AP. See page 6.

❏Install the Wireless Access Point Utility. See page 8.

❏Set the IP address for your Wireless AP. See page 12.

❏Open and log on to the Utility. See page 13.

❏Connect to the WLAN. See page 14.

Installation takes approximately twenty minutes to complete.

Before You Begin

Review the features of your Wireless AP in This is Your Wireless

Access Point on page 4.

If you are unfamiliar with wireless technology or Local Area

Networks (LANs), read About Wireless Technology and LANs on

page 30 for a basic overview.

If you have any non-Adaptec brand Wireless products on your

WLAN, or if you have changed the default settings of your other

Adaptec Wireless products, you’ll find it easier to complete the

Installation Checklist if you have this information available before

you begin:

■Wireless Network ID (or SSID)

■Encryption settings

■Security authentication settings

■Preamble type

Caution: Install your Wireless AP as far away as possible from

potential sources of interference, such as microwave ovens,

2.4 GHz wireless telephones, baby monitors, and so on.

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