HP P 1981 A Manuale utente
hp
wireless LAN
access point
P1981A
installation guide
www.hp.com/go/pcaccessories
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English
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 1
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . Chapter 2
Software Installation and
Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 3
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . Chapter 5
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . Chapter 6
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
This chapter introduces you to your HP Wireless L N ccess Point.
Welcome
The HP Wireless L N ccess Point enables you to create various types of wireless
network applications in your office.
Wireless networking is an ‘out-of-the-box’ mode of operation for the Wireless L N
ccess Point. fter powering the device, it will forward the data communication from
one wireless computer to another. You can easily extend your wireless network by
adding more wireless computers.
wireless network uses radio waves to communicate between wireless computers.
The waves can pass through solid objects, like walls. data encryption feature is
used to increase the security of your wireless network.
To create a wireless network you will need:
• n HP Wireless L N ccess Point: To provide wireless data communications
between computers, to the Internet, or to a wired Ethernet network
• USB Wireless L N devices: For each computer you want to connect to the wireless
network.
Supported Operating Systems
The HP Wireless L N ccess Point is compatible with the following operating
systems:
• Windows 95
• Windows 98
• Windows 2000
• Windows NT 4.0
Support
You can find extra documentation for the HP wireless product range on the software
CD-ROM supplied with the Wireless L N ccess Point.
For the latest information on the HP wireless range, access the HP web site at:
www.hp.com/go/briosupport
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
www.hp.com/go/kayaksupport
www.hp.com/go/e-pcsupport
Kit Contents
Your HP Wireless L N ccess Point kit includes the following items:
• 1 HP Wireless L N ccess Point
•1 HP Wireless LAN Access Point Getting Started guide
•1 Installation Software CD-ROM
• 1 Power adapter
• 1 Telephone cable
• Screws and plugs.
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Network Options
There are multiple ways to set up a wireless network: Internet through your phone,
Internet through your cable modem and Wireless to wired network.
• Internet through Your Phone Line
The Wireless L N ccess Point includes a built-in 56K modem that allows you to
share an Internet connection between multiple computers. To use the Wireless
L N ccess Point to access the Internet, you must have a traditional phone line,
and an account with an Internet Service Provider.
• Internet through Your Cable Modem
If you have an account with a cable Internet Service Provider and you have a cable
modem, you can use the Wireless L N ccess Point to connect your wireless
computers to the Internet.
• Wireless to Wired Network
When connected by the Wireless L N ccess Point, the computers of a wired
Ethernet group and the computers of your wireless network can share a printer or
any other network device.
NOTE An RG-11 telephone cable for connecting the Wireless LAN Access Point to your
phone outlet comes with your kit. While HP have tried to ensure that the supplied
cable works in as many countries as possible, you may need to purchase the correct
telephone cable for the country where you are using the Wireless LAN Access Point.
Ethernet cables for connecting your cable modem are not supplied with your HP
Wireless LAN Access Point and must be purchased separately.
Network Scenarios
Before you begin installing your USB Wireless L N it is important to consider which
kind of wireless network you want to create.
The HP Wireless L N ccess Point allows you to create a variety of wireless
networks. For a detailed description of the possible network scenarios, access the HP
web site at www.hp.com/go/pcaccessories
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Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
This chapter describes how to install a Wireless L N network.
Before You Start
Before beginning a network installation, read the following information:
CAUTION Once you have supplied power to the HP Wireless L N ccess Point, do not cover the
device or block the airflow to the device with any other objects. Ensure that the device
is not exposed to high temperatures or high levels of humidity.
Placing Your HP Wireless LAN Access Point
Before beginning network installation, it is recommended that you follow these
guidelines:
• Position the device as centrally as possible to the computers that will be in the
wireless network
• Place the device next to a power outlet that can be easily reached by the power
cord
• If you are planning to connect your Wireless L N ccess Point to a phone line,
ensure that the phone outlet is close to the device
• If you are planning to connect external equipment to the Ethernet port of your
Wireless L N ccess Point, ensure that the equipment is close to the device.
Cleaning Your HP Wireless LAN Access Point
To maintain the functionality of your HP Wireless L N ccess Point, always keep the
device as clean as possible. The device can be cleaned with a soft tissue. void the
use of abrasive cleaning materials or aggressive liquids such as alcohol.
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Removing the Rear Cover
When making cable connections to the HP Wireless L N ccess Point, first remove
the rear cover from the device. To remove the cover:
1Take the front of the device in
one hand and the rear cover in
your other hand.
2Press in the release latches on
both sides of the rear cover.
3Pull the unit away from the
rear cover until the release
latches come out of the rear
cover.
4Lift up the device to
disconnect it from the rear
cover.
NOTE Write down the ID code of your HP Wireless LAN Access Point. The code later can
be found on a small label at the rear of the device. You will need this ID code if you
want to make any changes to the settings of your network.
release catches
rear cover unit
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Connecting the Cables
fter removing the rear cover, you will see three cables sockets at the rear of the
device.
Connecting the Power Adapter Cable
To connect the power cable, plug the connector at the end of the power adapter
cable into the power socket of the HP Wireless L N ccess Point.
Connecting a Telephone Cable for Internet through Your Phone
Line
If you want to have Internet via your phone line you can use the telephone cable that
came with your kit. To connect a telephone cable:
1Plug one of the connectors on the telephone cable into the telephone socket of
the HP Wireless L N ccess Point.
2Plug the other connector on the telephone cable to your phone outlet.
NOTE Depending on local standards, you may need a special adapter plug to connect the
telephone cable to your outlet.
If you want Internet via your cable modem, use a 10BaseT crossover cable to make a
direct connection between the HP Wireless L N ccess Point and your cable
modem.
Connecting an Ethernet Cable for Internet through Your Cable
Modem
If you want Internet via your cable modem, use an Ethernet cable and a 10BaseT
crossover cable to make a direct connection between the HP Wireless L N ccess
Point and your cable modem.
To connect an Ethernet cable:
1Plug one of the Ethernet cable connectors into the Ethernet sockets of the HP
Wireless L N ccess Point.
2Plug the other Ethernet cable connector into your cable modem.
NOTE To connect the HP Wireless LAN Access Point to an Ethernet network, use a
standard 10BaseT cable to connect your HP Wireless LAN Access Point to the
Ethernet hub and a 10BaseT crossover cable for making a direct connection between
the HP Wireless LAN Access Point and a single Ethernet device (not via a hub).
telephone socket
power socket
Ethernet socket
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Wall Mounting the Wireless LAN Access Point
The information in this section is only applicable if you want to mount the HP
Wireless L N ccess Point to the wall.
To mount the Wireless L N ccess Point to the wall:
1Pierce the three rear screw
holes with a sharp pointed
object.
2Decide where and how you
want to place the HP Wireless
L N ccess Point (you may
consider mounting the device
upside-down on high spots, to
be able to see the LEDs).
3Place the rear cover against
the wall, and put three marks
on the wall to indicate the
screw positions.
4Use the screws and the plugs
that came with your kit to fix
the rear cover to the wall.
Attaching the Rear Cover
Once the cables have been successfully connected and the placement decided, you
can attach the rear cover to the Wireless L N ccess Point. To attach the rear cover:
1Bring the device close to the rear cover.
2Guide the cable(s) coming from the device through the cable entrance of the rear
cover.
3Insert the small hook at the bottom of the unit in the rear cover slot.
4Turn the unit to the rear cover. Press in both release latches to insert them in the
rear cover.
5Push the rear cover against the unit until the release latches lock into place.
If you want to place the HP Wireless L N ccess Point on a flat surface you have to
guide the cable(s) through the cable entrance at the back of the rear cover. By doing
this, the device can stand upright.
rear cover
screw holes
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