Hercules HWNAP-300 Handleiding

Hercules Access point HWNAP-300

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HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point

CONTENTS

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1. YOUR HERCULES WIRELESS N ACCESS POINT............................................................................ 3

1.1. Recommendations........................................................................................................................3

1.2. Specifications................................................................................................................................3

1.3. Minimum system requirements.....................................................................................................4

1.4. Box contents..................................................................................................................................4

1.5. Front face overview.......................................................................................................................5

1.6. Connectivity overview ...................................................................................................................5

2. INSTALLING YOUR HERCULES WIRELESS N ACCESS POINT..................................................... 6

2.1. How to position your Hercules Wireless N Access Point .............................................................6

2.2. Launching the Hercules Wireless N Access Point installation Assistant......................................7

2.3. Installing Hercules Wireless N Access Point only ........................................................................8

2.4. Installing the Hercules pack (Hercules Wireless N Access Point + Wireless N USB Key)........17

2.5. Installing the Wireless N USB key only.......................................................................................27

2.6. Exploring the CD-ROM ...............................................................................................................27

2.7. Connecting to a network with Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM ..............................................................27

2.7.1. Connecting to a network in master mode......................................................................28

2.7.2. Connecting to a network in client mode ........................................................................29

3. WIFI MANAGER N, THE VERSATILE UTILITY.................................................................................30

3.1. Opening the doors of WiFi Manager N .......................................................................................30

3.2. Changing the WiFi Manager N password...................................................................................32

3.3. Navigating within the WiFi Manager N interface.........................................................................33

3.4. Resolving any difficulties accessing WiFi Manager N or the Internet ........................................33

3.5. Mastering your WiFi network at your fingertips ..........................................................................36

3.5.1. Personalizing your WiFi network...................................................................................36

3.5.2. Securing your WiFi network...........................................................................................38

3.5.3. Limiting access to your WiFi network to certain WiFi computers or devices................42

3.6. A toolbox with multiple facets......................................................................................................44

3.6.1. Restarting your Hercules access point..........................................................................44

3.6.2. Restoring your original settings .....................................................................................44

3.6.3. Updating firmware..........................................................................................................45

4. WELCOME TO THE WIRELESS ATTITUDE

TM! ................................................................................46

4.1. A few important points to bear in mind before getting started....................................................46

4.2. Computers running Windows Vista: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection ............46

4.2.1. Enabling sharing............................................................................................................46

4.2.2. Windows Vista: Sharing public or personal folders.......................................................49

4.2.3. Computers running Windows Vista: Accessing shared folders ....................................................51

4.2.4. Windows Vista: Sharing a printer...........................................................................................51

4.2.5. Computers running Windows Vista : Accessing the shared printer...............................................54

4.2.6. Windows Vista: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure type network .........55

4.3. Computers running Windows XP: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection................57

4.3.1. Windows XP: Using the Network Setup Wizard in an Infrastructure network...............57

4.3.2. Windows XP: Sharing folders........................................................................................61

4.3.3. Windows XP: Accessing shared folders..............................................................................62

4.3.4. Windows XP: Sharing a printer......................................................................................62

4.3.5. Windows XP: Modifying a workgroup name..................................................................64

4.3.6. Windows XP: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s WiFi connection

(advanced users) ...........................................................................................................65

Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP-300

4.4. Computers running Windows 2000: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection............ 65

4.4.1. Creating a workgroup in Windows 2000 ....................................................................... 65

4.4.2. Windows 2000: Sharing folders .................................................................................... 66

4.4.3. Windows 2000: Accessing shared folders............................................................................... 66

4.4.4. Windows 2000: Sharing a printer........................................................................................... 67

4.4.5. Windows 2000: Modifying a workgroup name..................................................................68

4.4.6. Windows 2000: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure network................. 70

4.4.7. Windows 2000: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s WiFi connection

(advanced users)........................................................................................................... 71

4.5. Computers running Windows Me: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection............... 71

4.5.1. Windows Me: Using the Home Networking Wizard in an Infrastructure network ......... 71

4.5.2 Windows Me: Sharing folders .......................................................................................73 .

4.5.3. Windows Me: Accessing shared folders............................................................................... 74

4.5.4. Windows Me: Sharing a printer..................................................................................... 74

4.5.5. Windows Me: Modifying a workgroup name .................................................................76

4.5.6. Windows Me: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s WiFi connection

(advanced users)........................................................................................................... 76

4.6. Computers running Windows 98 SE: Sharing folders, a pr connectiinter or an ADSL on .......... 77

4.6.1. Windows 98 SE: Creating a workgroup ........................................................................ 77

4.6.2. Windows 98 SE: Sharing folders................................................................................... 77

4.6.3. Windows 98 SE: Accessing shared folders ............................................................................... 78

4.6.4. Windows 98 SE: Sharing a printer ................................................................................ 78

4.6.5. Windows 98 SE: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure network ............... 80

4.6.6. Windows 98 SE: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s WiFi connection

(advanced users)........................................................................................................... 81

5. WIFI MANAGER N FOR ADVANCED USERS.................................................................................. 82

5.1. Configuring your WiFi network’s advanced options ................................................................... 82

5.2. Configuring the DHCP server..................................................................................................... 83

5.3. Setting priorities for types of data according to available bandwidth......................................... 85

5.4. Product information..................................................................................................................... 86

6. GLOSSARY ........................................................................................................................................ 87

7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..................................................................................................................... 91

8. WARRANTY........................................................................................................................................ 91

9. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION................................................................ 92

HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point

1. YOUR HERCULES WIRELESS N ACCESS POINT

With your Hercules Wireless N Access Point, move up to superior transfer speeds and live a new high-speed

wireless communications experience with an extended coverage zone.

Hercules Wireless N Access Point extends the signal from your WiFi equipment or very easily adds the WiFi

function to your modem-router. It takes interactivity with users even further by letting you share your Internet

access to watch high-definition videos or transfer large files without any hassles. It also allows you to share

your devices and data between multiple computers, while at the same time freeing you from the need for

kilometers worth of cables.

Great care has been taken in designing your product. Both simple to operate and user-friendly, it is well

suited to beginners and advanced users alike.

And now, it’s time to learn about your new product and join in the Wireless AttitudeTM!

1.1. Recommendations

- Never open up your Hercules Wireless N Access Point, as you risk damaging its internal components.

- In order to avoid the risk of fire or electrical discharge, keep your access point away from:

- rain or humidity, as well as all fluids (water, chemical products and any other liquids),

- sources of heat such as heaters, stoves and any other heat-producing devices (including amplifiers),

- direct sunlight.

- Do not cover your access point.

- Unplug the access point’s power cable if you do not plan on using it again for an extended period of time. To

unplug the power cable, take hold of and pull on the plug. Never pull on the cable itself.

- Disconnect the access point before cleaning. Use a soft cloth for cleaning and avoid using aerosol cleaners.

1.2. Speciﬁcations

 Wireless access point compatible with the following WiFi protocols:

- 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5 and 11Mbits/s data rates in the 2.4GHz band

- 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54Mbits/s data rates in the 2.4GHz band

- 802.11n draft 1.0 and 2.0: data rates in the 2.4GHz band, varying depending on the bandwidth of

the channel used (20 or 40MHz). Values are classified from MCS0 to MCS15 and vary from 7.2

to 144.44Mbits/s for 20MHz and from 15 to 300Mbits/s for 40MHz

 DSSS/CCK frequency range and OFDM modulation from 2.412GHz to 2.484GHz (13 channels)

 Compatible with the following security protocols:

- WEP with 64 and 128-bit key length

- WPA-PSK with TKIP or AES encryption (802.11i security protocol)

- WPA2 with TKIP and AES encryption (802.11i security protocol)

 Filtering by MAC address

 WMM mode support (Wi-Fi MultiMedia™)

 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM)

 LAN mode support

 802.11n wireless access point

 RF specification: frequency band = 2.4GHz – 2.484GHz

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Product specificaties

Merk:	Hercules
Categorie:	Access point
Model:	HWNAP-300
Meegeleverde software:	Quick Access
Antenne versterkingsniveau (max):	2 dBi
Compatibele besturingssystemen:	Windows XP / Vista 32/64 bits
Maximale overdrachtssnelheid van gegevens:	300 Mbit/s
Minimale systeemeisen:	CD-ROM, Minimum processor: Intel Pentium III / AMD Athlon, 50 MB storage drive space, 64 MB RAM
Draadloze technologie:	802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n