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Model No . Exterior Access Point Wir eless- G W AP54GPE User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11g.
Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Copyright and T r ademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Co pyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc .
Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 Network .
Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Administration - Reboot Tab 37 The Administration - Config Management Tab 38 The Status - Local Network Tab 39 The Status - Wireless Tab 40 The Status - System Pe.
Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint List of Figures Figure 2-1: Example of a Simple Wireless Network 5 Figure 3-1: Front Panel 6 Figure 3-2: Bottom Panel 7 Figure 3-3: Top Panel 7 Figure 3-4: Back Panel.
Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Figure 6-15: Wireless - Advanced Wireless 27 Figure 6-16: AP Mode 29 Figure 6-17: Wireless Repeater 30 Figure 6-18: Site Survey 31 Figure 6-19: Administration - Manag.
1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Chapter 1: Introduction We lc o m e Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point.
2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint What’ s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point’s applications and this User Guide .
3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint • Appendix G: Warr anty Information This appendix supplies the Access Point’s w arranty information. • Appendix H: Regulator y Information This appendix supplies the Access Point’s regulatory information.
4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network Network T opology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one or more wireless adapters.
5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Example of a Simple Wireless Network Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint T o link your wired network with your wireless network, connect the Access Point’ s Ethernet network port to any switch or router with Power over Ethernet (PoE)—o r a PoE injector , such as the Linksys WAPPOE or W APPOE12.
6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The LEDs Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The LEDs The Access Point's LEDs, where information abou t network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel.
7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Ports Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The P orts The Access Point's Ethernet network port is located on the bottom panel and the antenna port is located on th e top panel.
8 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Reset Button and Ground Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Reset Button and Ground The Access Point's Reset button and ground are located on the back p anel. Reset Button There are two ways to Reset the Access Point's factory defaults.
9 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Antenna Pattern Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Antenna P attern The above diagram shows the antenna pattern of the built-in directional a ntenna on the horizontal plane.
10 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Antenna Pattern Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint When using the Access Point to connect client devices, a djust it so the client devices are on the sam e horizontal plane as the Access Point and within a 3dB angle of 47 degrees.
11 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Antenna Pattern Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint If the Access Point is used as a bridge or repeater , adjust the Access Points to fa ce each other to ensure the strongest signal and maximum reach.
12 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterio r Access Point Overview Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Overview This chapter explains how to mount and connect the Access Point.
13 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterio r Access Point Hardware Installation Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint 6. Make sure that you properly ground the Access Poin t. 7. Line up the Access Point’ s wall-mount slots with the two scr ews on the wall.
14 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Overview Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Overview The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box with the default settings.
15 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Navigating the Utility Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint (192.168.1.245). Or if there is DHCP server connected to the switch, configure it to assign the IP address in 192.168.1.0/24 subnet.
16 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Navigating the Utility Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint AP Mode Use this screen to configure the Access Point operation mode with WDS (Wireless Distribution System). Administration Y ou will use the Administration tabs to manage the Access Point.
17 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Setup Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point This chapter is a detailed reference guide for the Web-based Utility . Y ou do not need the Utility to start using your Access Point.
18 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Setup - Time Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Select Automatic Confi guration - DHCP if you have a DHCP server e nabled on the LAN that can assign an IP address to the Access Point.
19 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Wireless - Basic Wir eless Settings T ab Change the basic wireless network settings on this screen.
20 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Tx Rate Limiting . Y ou can limit the maximum data rate used in your network to save bandwidth and power consumption on client devices.
21 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Wireless - Wir eless Security T ab Change the Access Point’ s wireless security settings on this screen. Wireless Security Enter the security settings for each SSID of the Access Point.
22 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint WP A2-Personal WP A Algor ithms . WPA2 alw ays uses AES for data encryption. WP A Shared Key . Enter a WP A Shared Key of 8-63 characters.
23 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint WP A-Enterprise This option features WP A used in coordination with a RADIUS server for client authentication . (This should only be used when a RADIUS ser ver is connected to the Access Point.
24 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint WP A2-Enterprise Mixed This security mode supports the transition from WP A-En terprise to WPA2-Enterpris e . Y ou can have client devices that use either WPA-Enterprise or WP A2-Enterprise.
25 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint RADIUS This security mode is also known as Dynamic WEP with IEEE 802.1X. The RADIUS server is used for client authentication and WEP is used for data encr yption.
26 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control T ab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Wireless - Wir eless Connection Control T ab This screen allows you to configure the Connection Control Li st to control the connection (association) of wireless client devices.
27 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Wireless - Adv anced Wireless Settings T ab This screen allows you to configure the advanced settings for the Access Point.
28 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Fragmentation Threshold . This specifies the maximum size a data packet can be before splitting and creating a new packet.
29 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The AP Mode Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The AP Mode T ab On this screen you can change the Access Point’ s mode of operation. It is also known as WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Mode .
30 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The AP Mode Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Wireless Repeater When set to Wireless Repeater mode , the Access Point receives the signal from the remote Access Point and retransmits its signal.
31 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The AP Mode Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Wireless Bridge This mode connects multiple physically separated wired networks with access points.
32 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Admin istration - Manageme nt Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Administration - Management T ab On this screen you can configure the password, W eb Access, and SNMP settings.
33 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Admin istration - Manageme nt Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Device Name . Enter the name you wish to give to the Access Point. Location . Enter the location of the Access Point.
34 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Administration - Log Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Administration - Log T ab On this screen you can configure the log settings and alerts of particular events. Log Y ou can have logs that keep track of the Access Point’ s activities.
35 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Administration - Log Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint System Error Messages . If you want to log system error messages, click the checkbox. Configuration Chan ges . If you want to log any configuration changes, click the checkbox.
36 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Administration - Fact ory Default Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Administration - Factory Default T ab On this screen you can restore the Access Point’ s factory default settings.
37 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Administration - Reboot Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Administr ation - Reboot T ab On this screen you can reboot the Access Point. Reboot This feature is useful when you need to remotely reboot the Access Point.
38 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Admin istrati on - Config Management Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Administration - Config Management T ab On this screen you can create a backup configuration file or save a configuration file to the Access Point.
39 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Status - Local Netw ork Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Status - Local Network T a b The Local Network screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the local network.
40 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Status - Wireless Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Status - Wireless T ab The Wireless screen displays the Access Point’ s current status information for the wireless network(s).
41 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Status - System Performance T ab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Status - System P erformance T ab The System Performance screen displays the Access Point’s status information for its current settings and data transmissions.
42 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Status - System Performance T ab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint P a ckets Sent . This shows the number of packets sent for each wir eless network. Bytes Received . This shows the number of bytes received for each wireless network.
43 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point.
44 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint What IEEE 802.11g feat ures are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.
45 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint What is the IS M band? The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S . have set aside bandwidth for un licensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band.
46 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint What is a MA C Address? The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device , such as a network adapter , that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level.
47 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Appendix B: Wireless Securit y Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible .
48 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint SSID. There are several things to k eep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the optio n of broadcasting the SSID .
49 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint WP A Enterprise . If you do not have a RADIUS ser ver , select the type of algorithm, TKIP.
50 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Access Point's firmware is upgraded through the Web- based Utility’ s Administration - Firmware Upgrade tab . Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website , www .
51 Appendi x D: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier .
52 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Appendix E: Glossar y This glossary contains som e basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. Fo r more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www .
53 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint DMZ ( D e m ilitarized Z one) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS ( D omain N ame S erver) - The IP address of your ISP's server , which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
54 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.
55 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint RJ-45 ( R egistered J ack -45 ) - An Ethernet connecto r that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection.
56 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint TKIP ( T emporal K ey I ntegrity P rotocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encr yption keys for each packet transmitted. T opology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - T ransmission Rate .
57 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Appendix F: Specifications Model W AP54GPE Standards IEEE802.11g, IEEE 802.11b , IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af Ports 1 Ethernet,1 External Antenna* Buttons Reset Cabling T ype UTP CA T 5 LEDs Power , Ether net, Wireless T ransmit Power 18 dBm for 802.
58 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Operating Humidity 5% to 95%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 95%, Non-Condensing * External antenna is sold separately.
59 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Appendix G: Warrant y Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, fo r a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use .
60 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Appendix H: Regulator y Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications fo r a Class B digital device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
61 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Règlement d’Industry Can ada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes : 1.
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64 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint.
65 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Dual-Band Wireless Access P oint For more information, visit www .link sys.com..
66 Appendix I: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com or ftp.
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