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User Manual AeroPad Mini AeroPad Mini — 802.1 1g Ethernet Adapter for Mac/PC Revised: 04/27/20 05 Copyright Copyright © 2005 by Xsense Connectiv ity, Inc.
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 3 1.1 Benefits ................................................................................................... 3 1.2 Features .
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3 1.0 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purc hase of the Macsense AeroPad Mini , the 802.1 1g Ethernet Adapter for Mac/PC . Welcome to the Macsense/Xsense Pro duc t Family .
4 Mbps • Auto-fallback to lower data rate in noisy environments. • Achieving data rate up to 54Mbps for 802.1 1g and 11 M p s for 802.1 1b with wide range coverage. • AeroPad Mini supports and Mac OS 7, 8, 9 and OS X, Windo ws 98, Me, 2000, XP .
5 This is in contrast with another related wireless topology , called Ad-hoc network, in which each wireless workstation communicates with one another without the existence of an access point.
6 join multiple-player gam es. TiVo has a built in Ethernet port which can connected to the AeroPad Mini. This will allow the TiVo to connect wirel essl y to the local network, allo wing it to access media content (music, photos, and video) o n your comp uter or on the Internet.
7 range can reach. Take your time to plan your wireless network properly to help provide the best range. Each o bstruction can and will diminish the sig nal strength.
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9 2.0 BEFORE YOU START Before you start using the AeroPad Mini, check for package contents and make sure you have the system requirements to use the AeroPad Mini. 2.1 Package Contents • One AeroPad Mini 802.1 1g Ethernet Adapter • One RJ-45 Ethernet cables • One USB Power Cable • One CD containing the User Manual • Quick S tart Guide 2.
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11 3.0 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AEROPAD MINI This chapter first gives a description of the LED indicators a nd ports of the AeroPad Mini. Then it outlines the steps in connecting the unit to your computer.
12 3.2 Installation T o connect AeroPad Mini to your computer , following the step below: 1. Plug one RJ-45 connector of the enc losed Ethernet cab le t o the Ethernet port on your computer; plug th e other RJ-4 5 connector to AeroPad Mini's Ethernet port.
13 4.0 Basic Configuration AeroPad Mini does not requir e drivers to be installed into your system. AeroPad Mini is configured by using any web browser (e.g. Safari, Internet Explorer , and Netscape) from your computer and accessing AeroPad Mini's internal configuration web pages (hereafter referred to as "web-config pages").
14 or DNS. Follow the instructions below for each OS. 4.1.1 Mac OS X 10.x 1. In the Finder click on the Apple menu and se lect System Preferences. 2. Under the Internet and Network section, click the Netw ork icon. 3. Select the TCP/IP tab. 4. Click on the Location menu and sel ect "Automatic" 5.
15 6. Click on the Configure men u a nd select "Manually" (If "Manually" is not available, click on the PPPoE tab and unch eck "Connect using PPPoE"), click Apply Now, now select the TCP/IP tab. Click on the Configure menu and select "Manually".
16 Connection Properties" windows will open. 3. Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" item and click the Properties button. 4. Select "Use the following IP address" option. a. In the IP Address field, enter “192.168.1.2” b. In the Subnet Mask field, enter "255.
17 6. Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties wi nd o w. 7. Click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties wi nd o w. 4.1.4 Windows 95/98/ME 1. Double-click the Control Panel icon in My Computer folder or locate it in the Start Menu.
18 a. Click the IP Address tab from the TCP/IP Properties wi ndow. b. Select the item Specify an IP address to manually input un ique IP address and Subnet Mask . In the IP Address field enter “192.168.1.2” where x is any variable of you r choice ranging from 1 - 253.
19 Note: Password is case sensitive so verify that Caps Lock is off. 4. After successful logon, an Aer oPad Mini S tatus window will appear below . 5. If the window does not appear, check your cable co nnections and TCP/IP settings. Also, see the Troubleshooting Section.
20 steps that you can access using the built in Wizard. 1. Click the “ Wizard ” button in the function menu. The following screen will appear: Click “ Next ” to continue. 2. Set Password – Here you ca n chan ge the Admin account password of the AeroPad Mini, this is referring to the adm in password that was used to log in.
21 4. Set WEP Encryption – If the wireless network has WEP enabled then you will have to enable WEP on the AeroPad Mini, please click “ Enabled ”. Then, select ether 64 or 128-bit WEP encrypt ion and enter the network HEX ke y value in the key text box.
22 5. Restart - The Setup wizard is now completed. The new settings will take effect af ter the AeroPad Mini is restarted. Please click “ Rest art ” to reboot the AeroPad Mini. If you wish to exit the Setup wizard w ithout making/saving any changes click the “ Exit ” button.
23 5.0 WEB-CONFIG PAGES From the last chapter , you have learned ho w to access the web-config pages and how to use the Setup Wizard to perform basi c configur ation on the AeroPad Mini. For most users, that's all that is required to access the wireless net work successfully .
24 number of packets sent and received b y AeroPad Mini through the wired connection is also displaye d. Wireless: Shows the MAC address, current ESSI D, the status of Encryption Function (Enable or Disable), the curre nt channel that is being used.
25 Channel: This is the channel that AeroPad Mini will operate on. The channel selection can range from1 to 1 1 for North America (FCC) domain, 1 to 13 for European (ETSI) domain and 1 to 14 for Japanese domain. Wireless Mode: The topology of your wireless network.
26 Default AeroPad Mini Fixed IP Addre ss By default, the AeroPa d Mini is set to a Fixe d IP address. The default IP Address is "192.168.1.50" (Subn et Mask "255.255.255.0", and Gateway "0.0.0.0"). For most home users, t here is no need to change its value.
27 5.5 Advanced Setting This page contains configurations for advanced users. Most users will not nee d to change the settings. These changes affect the wireless performance and operating modes of the AeroPad Mini. Items on this page may help increase wireless performance if set correctly .
28 TX Rates: User also can fix the transmission at specific data rate, if choose “Auto” data rate, the Wireless Ethernet Adapter will change the data rate to have the best receive or transmit quality . 5.6 Security This page sets the administrative username and password that are required to access the AeroPad Mini web-config pages.
29 Backup Settings: T o save the AeroPad Mini’s current configuration to a file on your computer , click the “Backup” button. Restore settings: T o restore the AeroPad Mini to a previously saved configuration, click the “ Choose File ” button and select the f ile that was created when you backed up yo ur settings.
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31 6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides solutions to probl ems that may occur duri ng the installation and operation of the AeroPad Mini. Check the following s ymptoms and their possible causes before contacting Macsense T ech Support. Read the descr iption below to solve your problems.
32 if your wireless router has an IP of " 10.0.1.1", and your computer was given an IP of "10.0.1.101", then setting AeroPad Mini's fi xed IP to "10.0.1.50" will make it accessible while your comp uter is onl ine. You will just use a web browser and enter " http://10.
33 6.2 Glossary Access Point An internetworking device tha t seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Access points combined with a distributed system support the creati on of multiple radio cells that enable roami n g throughout a facilit y .
34 operate at frequencies aroun d the 2.4 GH z rang e. 802.1 1 generally have data speeds of 1 or 2 Mbps while 802.1 1b can have speeds of 5.5 or 1 1 Mbp s. 802.1 1b can al so real ize speeds up to 20 Mbps. 802.1 1a refers to wireless A TM systems and operates at frequencies bet ween 5 to 6 GHz.
35 wireless 802.1 1 LANs operat e at 2.4GHz. Roaming The ability to use a wireless device and mov e from one access point’s range to another access point without a drop or loss of connecti on. Shared Key Algorithm In encryption, both the sender and the reci pient use the sa me secret key to both encode and decode a mess age.
36 WEP Key A form of security and encryption used for WEP . It is a special sequence of characters used to restrict access to a wireless network..
37 APPENDIX Specifications Model : WUA-800 Standards : IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.1 1g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Device Management : Web-Based Host Interface Ethernet RJ-45 Signal Rate : (802.
38 9Mbps: -85dBm 12Mbps: -82dBm 18Mbps: -81dBm 24Mbps: -80dBm 36Mbps: -79dBm 48Mbps: -71dBm 54Mbps: -69dBm (For 802.11b) 1Mbps: -90dBm 2Mbps: -90dBm 5.
39 MACSENSE ST ANDA RD LIMITED W A RRANTY Macsense warrants this product against any defects in manufacturing for the warranty period of one ye ar . If you require warranty service , be sure to have your proof of purchase and a barcode from the product packaging on han d when calling.
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