Bosch AP200MW - Manuals

8 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the 2480AA AP Inside the 2480AA AP Before you can either test or install the Telex 2480AA AP, you must attach a length of CAT-5 Ethernet cable to the unit. Open the door of the 2480AA AP using a standard flat blade screwdriver. Insert one end of a length of CAT-5 8-condu...

11 Chapter 3: Installing the 2480AA AP Selecting a Mounting Location It is very important to position the 2480AA AP and it’s antenna(s) to ensure the highest possible data transfer speed in all kinds of weather and in all seasons. The 2480AA AP operates on a radio frequency of 2.4 GHz and must be li...

13 The primary Tx/Rx antenna is connected to one port, and may be used by itself in a non- diversity installation . The secondary Rx-only antenna is connected to the remaining port when diversity is used. Both the primary and secondary antennas should be the same type and gain, and should be pointin...

14 Chapter 4: Configuring the 2480AA AP Overview The Telex 2480AA AP is shipped with default (factory-set) values for certain network settings. You will need to change these settings at the Access Point location to match those of your ISP or IS Department. To do this requires 3 main steps: 1. Change...

15 Step 1: Change your computer network settings a. Enable TCP/IP networking on your PC if you have not already done so, then right-click (use the right mouse button) on the Network ( My Network Places ) icon on your computer’s desktop and select Properties from the pop-up menu. b. Right-click on Lo...

16 System Status The following Summary page should be displayed first. Make sure that the Firmware Version is current (see Chapter 7). Check the Telex website occasionally to check for updates. The IP Address shown is the same as that used to access this configuration software. The MAC address is th...

17 Configuration To enter the Access Point Name , IP Address Mode , Default IP Address , Default Subnet Mask and Default gateway , select the IP Network screen as shown below. Each AP on your network should have a unique Access Point Name . This name is used when upgrading firmware with the Telex Lo...

21 For additional security, enable MAC address filtering from the MAC Filters screen. You must manually enter each client’s MAC address. HINT: When first setting up an AP with many clients, you can reboot the AP to force all associated clients to show up in the Association list, then copy & past...

22 Administration In the Admin Settings (Security) page shown below, you may set the User Name and Password for this web interface. Make sure that you write down this information and store in a safe place so that it is not forgotten or stolen. Any time that you wish to reset the AP to factory defaul...

23 Remote Access When all changes have been made and saved on the AP, close the browser. Subsequent changes may now be made from either the AP location or anywhere on the network as long as you are in the same subnet. Step 3: Reset Your Computer Network Settings The last step in the AP configuration...

24 Chapter 5: Managing the 2480AA AP The initial association of a CPE with the 2480AA AP must be performed at the client location. However, once associated, both the AP and CPE settings may be monitored and changed from any computer on their same subnet. For security reasons, it is best to keep the ...

25 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Problem: After plugging in all cables and applying DC power to PoE, no lights come on. Possible Causes / Solutions: Cat-5 cable not wired to RJ45 plugs correctly. - Replace Cat-5 cable & check wiring Cables plugged into wrong jacks of PoE box - use correct jacks Def...

26 Chapter 7: Firmware Documentation The current firmware is 1.0.2 - 1.1.1 – 1.3.8. To upgrade firmware, ensure that the AP and attached computer are on the same subnet. In the AP Administration settings, enable “Allow Upgrade Uploads” and SAVE. Run the Telex Locator software (available from our web...

27 Chapter 8: 2480AA Specifications General: Model Number 2480AA Standard IEEE 802.11b, 802.3 Regulatory Certifications FCC Part 15 Mode Point-to-Multipoint under Part 15.247 Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada) Frequency Band 2.400 – 2.483 GHz Radio Type Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Modulati...