USRobotics Instant802 APSDK - Manual (Page 23)

Professional Access Point
Administrator Guide
Setting Up and Launching Your Wireless Network - 23
Setting Up and Launching Your Wireless
Network
Setting up and deploying one or more Professional Access Points is in effect creating and launching a
wireless network. The Detection Utility wizard and corresponding Basic Settings Administration Web page
simplify this process. Here is a step-by-step guide to setting up your Professional Access Points and the
resulting wireless network. Have the Installation CD-ROM handy, and familiarise yourself with the “Pre-
Launch Checklist: Default Settings and Supported Administrator/Client Platforms” on page 15 if you
haven’t already. The topics covered here are:
• Step 1. Unpack the access point
• Step 2. Connect the access point to network and power
• Step 3. Run the Detection Utility to find access points on the network
• Step 4. Log on to the Web User Interface
• Step 5. Configure Basic Settings and start the wireless network
• Wall Mounting the Access Point
Step 1. Unpack the access point
Unpack the access point and familiarize yourself with its hardware ports, associated cables, and
accessories.
Access Point Hardware and Ports
The Access Point includes:
• Ethernet port for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN) via Ethernet network cable
• Power port and power adapter
• Reset button
• Two 5 dB antennas
What’s inside the Access Point?
An access point is a single-purpose device designed to function as a wireless hub. Inside the access point
is a Wi-Fi radio system, a microprocessor, and a mini-PC card. The access point boots from FlashROM
that contains USRobotics firmware with the configurable, runtime features summarized in “Overview” on
page 11.