Edimax Technology HP-8501APg - Manual (Page 2)

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Index
FCC Part 68..............................................................................................................................................................2
FCC Part 15..............................................................................................................................................................3
Chapter 1 Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................................................5
1.3 System Requirements .......................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2 Familiar with your PowerLine Access Point.............................................................................................7
2.1 Package Contents .............................................................................................................................7
2.2 Front LEDs ........................................................................................................................................8
2.3 Rear Ports .........................................................................................................................................8
2.4 Reset Switch .....................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 3 Configuration......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Determine the type of your internet connection ............................................................................. 10
3.2 Connecting the Powerline Access Point to your network............................................................... 10
3.3 Configuring Powerline Access Point with Web Browser ................................................................ 10
3.3.1 LAN Interface Configuration........................................................................................................ 13
3.4.1 Wireless Settings......................................................................................................................... 14
3.4.2 Wireless Security......................................................................................................................... 15
3.4.3 Advanced Wireless Settings........................................................................................................ 16
3.4.4 MAC-based Wireless Access Control ......................................................................................... 17
3.5.1 System Setup .............................................................................................................................. 18
3.6.1 TCP/IP Settings for Windows Operating System ........................................................................ 19
Chapter 4. Network Utility for PowerLine Access Point......................................................................................... 28
4.1 Software Setup............................................................................................................................... 28
4.1.1 Installation ................................................................................................................................... 28
4.2 Windows Configuration Utility ........................................................................................................ 29
4.3 User Interface................................................................................................................................. 30
4.3.1 The ‘Main’ Tab............................................................................................................................. 30
4.3.2 The ‘Privacy’ Tab......................................................................................................................... 34
4.4 The ‘Diagnostics’ Tab..................................................................................................................... 35
4.4.1 The ‘About’ Tab ........................................................................................................................... 37
4.4.2 Preferences ................................................................................................................................. 37
4.5 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................. 38
4.5.1 Having problem with connecting remote PowerLine Access Point device ................................. 38
Appendix A Glossary.............................................................................................................................................. 40
Appendix B Cabling / Connection.......................................................................................................................... 47