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HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point CONTENTS Click a title in this table of contents to access the co rresponding section 1. YOUR HERCULES WIRELESS N ACCESS PO INT............................................................................ 3 1.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 4.4. Computers running Window s 2000: Sharing folders, a prin ter or an ADSL connecti on ............ 65 4.4.1. Creating a workgroup in Window s 2000 .........................................................
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 tr ansfer speeds and live a new hig h-speed wireless communications experience with an extended coverage zone.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 Maximum transmission power: 100mW 2 removable, adjustable 2dBi antennas 1 RJ-45 connector for a Fast Ethernet 10/100Mbps connect ion Auto-MDIX support (automatic detection of crossed cabling) Conforms to the IEEE 802.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 1.5. Front face overview : Power LED : WiFi LED: lit up when the WiFi connection is active. Flashes during data t ransfer. LAN : E thernet LED: the LED is lit up when a device is c onnected to the corresponding port.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 2. INST ALLING YOUR HERCULES WIRELESS N ACCES S POINT Your Hercules Wireless N Access Point has been designed to be simple to use and install. If you are new to working with wireless products, we invite yo u to first follow the advice presented in chapters 2.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 2.2. Launching the Hercules Wireless N Access Point installation Assistant The Assistant, available on the CD-RO M included with the access point, wi ll guide you through the different steps of the installation.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 2.3. Installing Hercules Wireless N Access Point only - Click Hercules Access point . The Assistant will launch the inst allation procedure for your access point, along with the associated software, Hercules QuickAccess, which will allow you to access the WiFi Manager N configuration interface.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Step 2: Connecting the access point to your computer - Make sure to disconnect all devices (modem-router, "box") connected to your computer via an Ethernet cable.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 Step 3: Installing QuickAccess The Assistant prompts you to install Her cules QuickAccess , the quick connection utility to WiFi Manager N . Click the Install QuickAccess button if you wish to ins tall this utility.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Step 4: Network name (SSID) Steps 4 and 5 will allow you to configure your WiFi network. - Select the name of your WiFi network. Click Next . I f you already have a WiFi network, we recommend that you keep the same network name as well as the same security settings.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 Step 5: Selecting your level of security Don’t forget to protect your network by selecting a level of security combined with a security key. Otherwise, any user, whether malicious or not , will be able to connect to your network.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Step 6: Choosing the security key - Choose the security key if you have selected a level of security in the previous step.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 Step 7: Connecting the access poi nt to the modem-router - If necessary, disconnect the access p oint's power suppl y (if your modem-router is located in another room, for example, you will have to move your access point close to it to connect it via Ethernet).
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Step 8: WPS connection Installation of your Hercul es Wireless N Access Point is almost complete. Before learning about advanced functionalities and moving on to practi cal applications, the screen shown above demonstr ates how you can connect very easily using WPS .
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 End of installation In order to avoid any interference, you should now disable your modem-router's WiFi network, if your access point's WiFi network settings are the same as those of your modem-router's WiFi network.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 2.4. Installing the Hercules pack (H ercules Wireless N Access Point + Wireless N USB Key) - Click Hercules Access point and WiFi USB Key pack .
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 Step 2: Connecting the access point to your computer - Make sure to disconnect all devices (modem-router, "box") connected to your computer via an Ethernet cable.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Step 3: Installing QuickAccess The Assistant prompts you to install Her cules QuickAccess , the quick connection utility to WiFi Manager N . Click the Install QuickAccess button if you wish to ins tall this utility.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 Step 4: Network name (SSID) Steps 4 and 5 will allow you to configure your WiFi network. - Select the name of your WiFi network. Click Next . I f you already have a WiFi network, we recommend that you keep the same network name as well as the same security settings.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Step 5: Selecting your level of security Don’t forget to protect your netw ork by selecting a level of security combined with a security key. Otherwise, any user, whether malicious or not , will be able to connect to your network.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 Step 6: Choosing the security key - Choose the security key if you have selected a level of security in the previous step.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Step 7: Installin g WiFi Station N - Click Install WiFi S tation N . The WiFi Station N installation Assist ant then starts up t o launch installation of yo ur Hercules Wireless N USB Key. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 Step 8: Connecting the access poi nt to the modem-router - If necessary, disconnect the access p oint's power suppl y (if your modem-router is located in another room, for example, you will have to move your access point close to it to connect it via Ethernet).
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Step 9: WPS connection Installation of your Hercul es Wireless N Access Point/Hercules Wireless N USB Key is almost complete. Before learning about advanced functi onalities and moving on to practical a pplications, the screen shown above demonstrates how you can connect very easily using WPS .
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 End of installation In order to avoid any interference, you should now disable your modem-router's WiFi network, if your access point's WiFi network settings are the same as those of your modem-router's WiFi network.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 2.5. Installing the Wireless N USB key only To install the Wireless N USB Key: - Click Hercules WiFi N USB Key .
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 2.7.1. Connecting to a network in master mode Note: by default, your Hercules Wi reless N Access Point is configured to master mode , meaning that it will serve as the access point to which other WPS devices will be able to connect.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point You now have two minutes to connect your Hercules Wireless N USB Key or your device via WPS. If the connection is not secure, a WPA or WPA2 type security key (depending on the client's capabilities) is generated automatically.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 3. WIFI MANAGER N, THE VERSA TILE UTILITY With WiFi Manager N, nothing could be easier than comb ining your high-speed Inte rnet modem-router with the Hercu.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Or, if you have chosen not to install the QuickAccess icon: You must switch to "fixed IP address" mode: 1.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 3.2. Changing the WiFi Manager N password When opening the door to WiFi Manager N for the firs t time, we strongly recommend that you change the default password, 123456 , during your first use direct ly via the Connect to Access point window.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 3.3. Navigating within the WiFi Manager N interface The WiFi Manager N interface has been designed t o simplify navigation through the different menus.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 4. Click Properties , select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically . 5. Click OK to close the windows, then exit the Control Panel . The modem-router will now be able to assign an IP address to your computer.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 4. Click Properties and select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically . 5. Click OK to close the windows, then exit the Control Panel . The modem-router will now be able to assign an IP address to your computer.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 3. Click Properties and select Obtain an IP address automatically in the I P Address tab. 4. Click OK to close the windows, then exit the Control Panel . The modem-router will now be able to assign an IP address to your computer.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point - If you wish, you may personaliz e the Network name (SSID) (Hercules, by default) . The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the unique name shared by the WiFi adapters and t he access point in a wireless network.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 3.5.2. Securing your WiFi network Creating a WiFi network is very useful if you have several wireless computers or devices, but how can you avoid having som.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point WPA ou WPA2 Level of security selected by the access point depending on the maximum level of security supported by the devices on the network. Password with a minimum of 8 alphanume ric characters . An alp hanumeric character corresponds either to a number (0-9), or to a letter (a-z or A-Z).
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 If you select the "VERY HIGH (WPA2)" security type: - Select the le vel of sec urity: WPA2 (AES) . - Enter a password (8 alphanumeric characters minimum) or a key with 64 hexadecimal characters. An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number (0-9 ), or to a letter (a-z or A-Z).
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point If you select the "HIGH (WPA)" security type: - Enter a password with 8 alphanumeric characters minimum, or a key with 64 hexadecimal characters of your choice. An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number (0-9 ), or to a letter (a-z or A-Z).
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 If you select NO (Disabled) security (not recommended): If you don't apply any security, your network will not be protected. An y user, whether with bad intentions or not, will be able to connect to it .
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point To add a WiFi compu ter or device (webcam, game cons ole or other) to the list: If you are using this func tion for the first time: Any new computer or device must be added manually. - Manually enter its MAC address (in AAAAAAAAAAAA format, without separators).
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 3.6. A toolbox with multiple facets WiFi Manager N functions as a toolbox which can hel p you to correct any mistakes you might make. 3.6.1. Restarting your Hercules access point The Restart the access point funct ion cuts off the Hercules acce ss point's WiFi function and rest arts WiFi Manager N.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point You can also use the Reset button located on the access point: - Press the Reset button 4 for 10 seconds using an object with a pointed tip. - Release the button, then wait. Your access point will l oad its original settings and then restart.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 4. WELCOME TO THE WIRELESS A TTITUDE TM ! Now that you have mastered the main functi onalities of WiFi Manager N, it is time to move on to a few practical applications. In the followi ng chapters, we will show you how wire less computing is closely linked to user-friendliness and ease of use.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Note: To open the Network and Shar ing Center , click the network icon in the Windows taskbar , then the Network and Sharing Center link. Enabling file sh aring - In the Sharing and Discovery zone, click the Off link or the button located opposite File sharing .
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 - In the Sharing and Discovery zone, click the Off link or the button located opposite Public folder sharing .
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point - In the Media Sharing window that appears, tick the Share my media box. - Click OK . In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click Continue .
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 1. Select the folder that you wish to share, wit hout opening it. Here, your Pictures folder. 2. Right-click the folder. Select Share . 3. In the File Sharing window, select the user(s) who will be able to access this folder, then click Add .
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 4. Select the Permission Level you wish to assign by cl icki ng on the line for that user: Reader (authorizat ion to view only), Contributor (authorizat ion to vi ew, add and delete) or Co-owner (authorization to view, modify, add and delete).
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 On the computer connected to the printer: 1. Click Start/Cont rol Panel . 2. Under the Hardware and Sound heading, click the Pr inter link. The list of installed printers is displayed. 3. Right-click the printer and select the Sharing… option.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 4. In the Printer Properties window, click the Change sharing options but ton. 5. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click Continue . 6. Tick the Share this printer box. 7. Select the name of the printer which will be displayed on the network under Share name .
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 4.2.5. Computers running Windows Vista : Accessing the shared printer On the computers that will use the shared printer: 1. Click Start/Cont rol Panel . 2. Under the Hardware and Sound heading, click the Pr inter link.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 5. Windows searches for the shared printers on your network. Select the shared printer. 6. Click Next . 7. If necessary, accep t installation of the printer’s drivers when you are being prompted by Windows.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 4. In the Wireless Network Connection Status window, click Properties . 5. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click Continue . 6. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties tab, select Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4) .
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 8. In the Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4) window, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically . 9. Click OK to validate. 10. Do the same for Internet Protocol version 6 (TCP/IPv6) .
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 The window opposite may appear if The Wizard found disconnected networ k hardware . 3. If your Hercules Wireless Adapter wireless network connection is not displayed in the list, tick the Ignore disconnect ed network hardware box, then click Next .
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 7. If the window opposite appears, select the Hercules Wireless network connection, t hen click Next . 8. When this warning screen appears, ignore it by clicking Next . If you are using the Hercules Wireless N Access Point, your computers are already protect ed by the integrated firewall.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 11. Enter the computer name and a description, if required. Give the computer a name that is unique and sufficiently distinctive, making it easy to recognize on your network (my-com puter, wifi -computer or julie, for example).
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 17. Click Finish to exit the Wiza rd. Once the procedure is finished, Windows XP may prompt you to restart your computer.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 The [Shared folder name] Properties window is divided into t wo sections. Local sharing and security only allows for the sharing of files among severa l users on the same PC. The files are then placed in a Shared Documents folder.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point On the computer connected to the printer: 1. Click Start/Contr ol Panel/Printers and Ot her Hardware/ Printers and Faxes . 2. Right-click the printer and select Sharing . 3. In the Sharing tab, select the Share thi s printer radio button and enter a name for your printer.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 8. Click Finish to exit the Wizard. You can now use the network printer thanks t o your WiFi connection. For more inf ormation on sharing a printer, please refer to your printer’s manual.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 4.3.6. Windows XP: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s WiFi connection (advanced users) You can manually enable or disable your adapter’s WiFi connection f or a va riety of reasons: to temp orarily avoid connecting to networks, save battery power, etc.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 4. In the Computer name zone, enter a name sufficient ly distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of computers for the workgr oup (my-computer, wifi- computer or julie, for example). 5. In the Workgroup zone, enter a name for the group (HOME, OFFICE or HERCULES, for example).
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 4.4.4. Windows 2000: Sharing a printer It is possible to put a printer on the net work and share it with all computers in the house e quipped with a WiFi adapter. To access a printer on the network, the printer must be set up for sharing on the computer where it is connected and installed.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 5. In the list displayed, double-click the co mputer connected to the prin ter. 6. Select the shared printer, then click Next . 7. If you wish, set the shared printer as the default printer, then click Next .
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 4. In the Computer name zone, enter a name sufficiently distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of computers for the workgroup (my- computer, wifi-computer or julie, for example). 5. In the Workgroup zone, enter a name for the group (HOME, OFFICE or HERCULES, for example).
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 4.4.6. Windows 2000: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure network Proceed as follows for each computer that will use the shared Internet connection: 1. Click Start/Setti ngs/Network and Dial-up Connections .
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 4.4.7. Windows 2000: Manually enabli ng or disabling your adapter’s WiFi connection (advanced users) You can manually enable or disable your adapter’s WiFi connection f or a va riety of reasons: to temp orarily avoid connecting to networks, save battery power, etc.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 3. In the Internet Connection window, select the A direct connection to my ISP using the f ollowing device: option.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 13. Before completing the procedure, you may copy this Wizard onto a setup disk so that it can be launched on computers equipped with oper at ing systems other than Windows Me. In this case, select the Yes, create a Home Networking Setup disk option.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 1. Click Star t/Settings/Control Panel . Double-click Network . 2. In the Network window, click the File and Print Sharing… button. 3. Tick the I want to be able to give others access to my files box. Windows may prompt you to insert the installati on CD- ROM.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point If the Sharing tab does not appear, you must enable file sharing. 1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel . Double-click Network . 2. In the Network window, click the File and Print Sharing… button. 3. Tick the I want to b e able to allow o thers to prin t to my printer(s) box.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 4.5.5. Windows Me: Modifying a workgroup name It may happen that you need to change the name of your workgroup (advanced us ers only). To do so, proceed as follows: 1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel . Double-click Network .
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 4.6. Computers running Windows 98 SE: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection To create a network of computers, s hare data, a printer or an ADSL con nection in Windows 98 SE, it is preferable that the com puters belong to the same workgroup .
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 1. Click Start/Settings/Contr ol Panel . Double-click Network . 2. In the Network window, click the File and Print Sharing… button. 3. Tick the I want to be able to give others access to my files box, then click OK .
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 1. Click Start/Settings/Contr ol Panel . Double-click Network . 2. In the Network window, click the File and Print Sharing… button. 3. Tick the I w a n t t o b e a b l e t o a llow others to print to my printer(s) box.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 4.6.5. Windows 98 SE: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure network Proceed as follows for each computer that will use the shared Internet connection: 1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel . Double-click Network .
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 5. In the Gateway tab, if t here are gateways installed, select them and click Remove . 6. Click OK to close the windows. Windows may prompt you to restart your computer. To access the Internet, you can now simply launch your Internet browser.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 5. WIFI MANAGER N FOR ADV ANCED USERS WiFi Manager N has been designed to respond to the needs of the widest cross-section of the public.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point - The Data Rate corresponds to the speed at which data packets are transferred, bot h being sent and received. It is set to Auto by default, but can be adjusted from 1Mbps (min) to 54Mbps (max). - The N Data Rate is specific to the transfer of data in the 802.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 If the DHCP functio n is enabled on both the modem -router and on the access point at same time, requests (data transmissions) may not be successful. If you choose to use your acc ess point's DHCP function, you must disable this fu nction on the modem-router.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 5.3. Setting priorities for types of data according to available bandwidth WMM allows you to assign priority with respect to the ty pe s of data circulating on the network.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 5.4. Product information WiFi Manager N allows you to view all of the informati on relating t o the functioning of your Hercules access point. To consult pro duct information: - On the home page, click the Product inform ation button.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 6. GLOSSAR Y 802.11 Standard established in 1997 by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electroni cs Engineers, an American organization), defining wireless networ ks i n the 2.4 – 2.48GHz frequency range and offering transfer speeds of between 1 and 2Mbits/s.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 DHCP (Dynamic Host C onfiguration Protocol) Protocol managing the allocation of IP addresses to computers. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) Technique for using radio frequencies in broad-spectrum wireless networks me ant to increase the range of transmissions.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point PPPoE (Point-to-Point Prot ocol over Ethernet) Protocol allowing for connection to the Internet of co mput ers linked over an Ethernet network via a high-speed modem. Static IP Permanent IP address assigned to a co mputer by the access provider.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access 2) Security standard for wireless netwo rks based on the WPA standard, which adds support for the TKIP or AES encryption algorithm, for heightened security.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point 7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you encounter a problem with your pr oduct, please go to http://ts.hercules.com and select your language. From there you will be able to access various utilities (Fr equently Asked Questions (FAQ), the latest versions of drivers and softw are) that may help to resolve your problem.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 9. ENVIRONMENT AL PROTECTION RECOMMENDA TION At the end of its working life, this product should not be disposed of with standard household wast e, but rather dropped off at a collection point for the disposal of Waste Electr ical and Elect ronic Equipment (WEEE) for recycling.
HWNAP-300 Hercules Wireless N Access Point Federal Communication Commission Interf erence Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with t he limits for a Class B digit al device, pursuant to Part 15 of t he FCC Rules.
Hercules Wireless N Access Point HWNAP- 300 94/94 – User Manual End-user software license Agreement IMPORTANT : please read the Agreement carefully prior to openi ng and installing the Soft ware. By opening the Software package, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement .
An important point after buying a device Hercules HWNAP-300 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Hercules HWNAP-300 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Hercules HWNAP-300 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Hercules HWNAP-300 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Hercules HWNAP-300 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Hercules HWNAP-300, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Hercules HWNAP-300.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Hercules HWNAP-300. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Hercules HWNAP-300 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
