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Model No . Access Point with Wir eless- G WA P 5 4 G P User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11g Power Over Ethernet.
Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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.
Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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 R.
Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The Status - Local Network Tab 35 The Status - Wireless Tab 36 The Status - System Performance Tab 37 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 39 Frequently Asked.
Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel 6 Figure 3-2: Back Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8 Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 8 F.
Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Figure 6-21: Administration - Factory Default 32 Figure 6-22: Administration - Firmware Upgrade 32 Figure 6-23: Administration - Reboot 33 Figure 6-2.
1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Chapter 1: Introduction We lc o m e Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet. This Access Point will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever .
2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet What’ s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet.
3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet • 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 Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network Network T opology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter .
5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Network La y out The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet has been designed for use with 802.11g and 802.11b products. The Access Point is compatible with 802.
6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Front Panel Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Po.
7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Back Panel Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The Back P anel The Access Point's Ethernet ne twork and power ports, as we ll as the Reset button, are located on the back panel.
8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Acce ss Point with Power Over Ethernet Overview Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Overview This chapter explains how to connect the Access Point for setups.
9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Acce ss Point with Power Over Ethernet Placement Options Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Placement Options There are three ways to place the Access Point. The first way is to place it horizontally on a surface , so it sits on its four rubber feet.
10 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethern et Overview Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Overview The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box with the default settings.
11 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethern et Navigating the Utility Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet (192.168.1.245). Or if there is DHCP server connected to the switch, configure it to assign the IP address in the192.
12 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethern et Navigating the Utility Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet AP Mode Use this screen to configure the Access Point operation mode with WDS (Wireless Distribution System).
13 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Setup Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet This chapter is a detailed reference guide for the Web-based Utility .
14 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Setup - Time Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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.
15 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The Wireless - Basic Wir eless Settings T ab Change the basic wireless network settings on this screen.
16 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Tx Rate Limiting . Y ou can limit the maximum data rate used in your network to save bandwidth and power consumption on client devices.
17 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wir eless Security T ab Change the Access Point’ s wireless security settings on this screen.
18 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet WP A2-Personal WP A Algor ithms . WPA2 alw ays uses AES for data encryption. WP A Shared Key .
19 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet WP A-Enterprise This option features WP A used in coordination with a RADIUS server for client authentication .
20 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet WP A2-Enterprise Mixed This security mode supports the transition from WP A-En terprise to WPA2-Enterpris e .
21 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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.
22 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control T ab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wir el.
23 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The Wireless - Adv anced Wireless Settings T ab This screen allows you to configure the advanced settings for the Access Point.
24 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Fragmentation Threshold . This specifies the maximum size a data packet can be before splitting and creating a new packet.
25 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The AP Mode Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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 .
26 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The AP Mode Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Wireless Repeater When set to Wireless Repeater mode , the Access Point receives the signal from the remote Access Point and retransmits its signal.
27 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The AP Mode Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Wireless Bridge This mode connects multiple physically separated wired networks with access points.
28 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Admin istration - Manageme nt Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The Administration - Management T ab On this screen you can configure the password, W eb Access, and SNMP settings.
29 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Admin istration - Manageme nt Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Device Name . Enter the name you wish to give to the Access Point. Location . Enter the location of the Access Point.
30 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Log Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The Administration - Log T ab On this screen you can configure the log settings and alerts of particular events.
31 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Log Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet System Error Messages . If you want to log system error messages, click the checkbox. Configuration Chan ges .
32 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Fact ory Default Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The Administration - Factory Default T ab On this screen you can restore the Access Point’ s factory default settings.
33 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Reboot Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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.
34 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Admin istrati on - Config Management Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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.
35 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Status - Local Netw ork Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The Status - Local Network T a b The Local Network screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the local network.
36 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Status - Wireless Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The Status - Wireless T ab The Wireless screen displays the Access Point’ s current status information for the wireless network(s).
37 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Status - System Performance T ab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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.
38 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Status - System Performance T ab Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet P a ckets Sent . This shows the number of packets sent for each wir eless network. Bytes Received .
39 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet.
40 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet What IEEE 802.11g feat ures are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.
41 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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.
42 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet What is a MA C Addr ess? 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.
43 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Appendix B: Wireless Securit y Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible .
44 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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 .
45 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet WP A Pre-Shared K ey . If you do not have a RADIUS ser ver , select the t.
46 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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.
47 Appendi x D: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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 .
48 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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 .
49 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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.
50 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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.
51 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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.
52 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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.
53 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Appendix F: Specifications Model W AP54GP Standards IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b , IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af Ports Ethernet, Antenna, Power Buttons Reset Cabling T ype UTP CA T 5 LEDs Power , Ether net, Wireless-G T ransmit Power 802.
54 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Operating Humidity 5% to 95% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 95% Non-Condensing.
55 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-G Access P oint with Pow er Over Ethernet 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 .
56 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Access P oint with Pow er Over Ethernet 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.
57 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Access P oint with Pow er Over Ethernet Règlement d’Industry Can ada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes : 1.
58 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Access P oint with Pow er Over Ethernet.
59 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Access P oint with Pow er Over Ethernet.
60 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Access P oint with Pow er Over Ethernet.
61 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Dual-Band Wireless Access P oint For more information, visit www .link sys.com..
62 Appendix I: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G Access P oint with Pow er Over Ethernet 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 .
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