® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4 GHz Wireless-G 802.11g Access Point with SRX WIRELESS Model No.
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Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Front Panel The Back Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Overview Connections for Setup Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Overview Using the Setup Wizard Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix A: Troubleshooting 35 Frequently Asked Questions 35 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Specifications Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix I: Contact Information 39 39 39 42 43 44 49 51 52 58
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel Figure 3-2: Back Panel Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Figure 5-1: Welcome Screen Figure 5-2: Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen Figure 5-3: Connect the Network Cable to the Access Point Screen Figure 5-4: Power on the Access Point Screen Figure 5-5: Check the Access Point’s Status Screen Figure 5-6: Select the Access Point Screen Figure 5-7: Password Screen Figure 5-8
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Figure 6-9: Wireless Security - RADIUS Screen Figure 6-10: Wireless Security - WEP Screen Figure 6-11: Wireless - Wireless MAC Filter Screen Figure 6-12: Wireless - Wireless Client Table Figure 6-13: Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Screen Figure 6-14: Administration - Management Screen Figure 6-15: Administration - Log Screen Figure 6-16: View Log Screen Figure 6-17: Administration - Factory Defaults Screen Figure 6-18: Administration - Firmware Upgrade Screen Figure
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX. This Access Point will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever. How does the Access Point do all of this? An access point allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network while also allowing you to connect the wireless network to a wired environment. And with SRX, you have greater range and speed.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Access Point’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX This chapter describes the physical features of the Access Point.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX • Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Access Point’s regulatory information. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter. Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad-hoc network.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Network Layout The Wireless-G Access Point with SRX has been designed for use with 802.11g and 802.11b products. The Access Point is compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b adapters, such as the Notebook Adapters for your laptop computers, PCI Adapters for your desktop PCs, and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. These wireless products can also communicate with a 802.11g or 802.11b Wireless PrintServer.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Front Panel The Access Point's LEDs, which indicate activity and status information, are located on the front panel. Figure 3-1: Front Panel Ethernet Green. The Link LED lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a device through the Ethernet network port. The LED flashes when the Access Point is transmitting or receiving data through the Ethernet network port. Wireless Green.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Back Panel The Access Point's Ethernet network and power ports, as well as the Reset button, are located on the back panel. Figure 3-2: Back Panel Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Access Point's factory defaults. Either press the Reset button, for approximately ten seconds, or use the Administration - Factory Defaults screen of the Access Point's Web-based Utility.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Overview This chapter explains how to connect the Access Point for setup. Connections for Setup 1. Connect your Ethernet network cable to your network router or switch. Then connect the other end of the network cable to the Access Point’s Ethernet port. 2. Connect the included power adapter to the Access Point’s Power port. Then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Overview Now that you've connected the Access Point to your wired network, you are ready to begin setting it up. This Setup Wizard will take you through all the steps necessary to configure the Access Point. Using the Setup Wizard 1. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX 3. Optimally, you should set up the Access Point using a PC on your wired network. Connect a network cable to your network router or switch. Then click the Next button. Figure 5-2: Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen 4. The screen shows how the Access Point should be connected as you run the Setup Wizard. Connect the other end of the network cable to the Access Point’s Ethernet network port. Then click the Next button.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX 5. Connect the power adapter to the Access Point and an electrical outlet. Then click the Next button. Figure 5-4: Power on the Access Point Screen 6. Make sure the Access Point’s Ethernet, Wireless, and Power LEDs are lit on its front panel. If they are not, check your cable connections. Then click the Next button to continue.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX 7. The Setup Wizard will run a search for the Access Point within your network and then display a list along with the status information for the selected access point. If this is the only access point on your network, it will be the only one displayed. If there are more than one displayed, select the Access Point by clicking on it. Click the Yes button to change any settings, or click the No button to keep these settings. Figure 5-6: Select the Access Point Screen 8.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX 9. The Basic Settings screen will appear next. Enter a descriptive name in the Device Name field. Create a password that will control access to the Access Point’s Web-based Utility and Setup Wizard. If your network router will automatically assign an IP address to the Access Point, then select AutomaticDHCP. If you want to assign a static or fixed IP address to the Access Point, then select Static IP. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway settings.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Configuring the Access Point’s Wireless Settings 1. The Setup Wizard will ask you to enter the SSID, Channel, and Network Mode settings for your wireless network. SSID - Enter the name of your wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase). Channel - Select the operating channel for your wireless network. All of your wireless devices will use this channel to communicate.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX 2. Select the level of security you want to use: WEP or WPA/WPA2 Personal. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. Click the Next button and proceed to step 3. If you do not want to use any wireless security method, select Disabled and then click the Next button. Proceed to step 4. If you want to use WPA-Enterprise, it is available through the Access Point’s Web-based Utility. Select Disabled.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX WPA/WPA2 Personal WPA Personal To use WPA Personal security, select WPA Personal from the Security drop-down menu. WPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES for encryption. Then enter a Passphrase that is 8-32 characters in length. Encryption - Select TKIP or AES from the Encryption drop-down menu. Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-32 characters in the Passphrase field.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX WPA2 Mixed Mode To use WPA2 Mixed Mode security, select WPA2 Mixed Mode from the Security drop-down menu. WPA2 Mixed Mode uses TKIP and AES for encryption. Enter a Passphrase that is 8-32 characters in length. Encryption - The default for WPA2 Personal, TKIP +AES, is automatically selected. Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-32 characters in the Passphrase field.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX 4. The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it saves them. Click the Yes button if you are satisfied with your settings, or click the No button if you do not want to save your new settings. Figure 5-15: Confirm New Settings Screen 5. The Congratulations screen will appear. Click the Online Registration button to register the Access Point, or click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Overview The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box, with the default settings in the Setup Wizard. However, if you'd like to change these settings, the Access Point can be configured through your web browser with the Web-based Utility. This chapter explains how to use the Utility.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Wireless You will use the Wireless tabs to enter a variety of wireless settings for the Access Point. • Basic Wireless Settings. Enter the network mode, SSID, and other basic settings on this screen. • Wireless Security. Use this screen to configure the Access Point’s wireless security settings. • Wireless MAC Filter. From this screen, you can allow access to your wireless network by MAC address. • Advanced Wireless Settings.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Accessing the Utility To access the Web-based Utility of the Access Point, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. In the Address field, enter the Access Point’s default IP address, 192.168.1.245, or the IP address you entered during the Setup Wizard. (Should you need to learn what IP address the Access Point presently uses, run the Setup Wizard again. It will scan the Access Point and give you its IP address.) Press the Enter key. The login screen will appear.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Select Static IP if you want to assign a static or fixed IP address to the Access Point. Then complete the following: IP Address. The IP address must be unique to your network. We suggest you use the default IP address of 192.168.1.245. Subnet Mask. The Subnet Mask must be the same as that set on your Ethernet network. Default Gateway. Enter the IP address of your network’s gateway.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Change the wireless network settings on this screen. Basic Wireless Settings Configure the Access Point using the available settings. Mode. Select Mixed and both Wireless-G and Wireless-B computers will be allowed on the network, but the speed will be reduced. Select G-Only for maximum speed with Wireless-G products only. The final selection, B-Only, allows only Wireless-B products on the network.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Change the Access Point’s wireless security settings on this screen. Wireless Security Security Mode. Select the security method you want to use, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA2-Mixed, WPA-Enterprise, RADIUS, or WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. WPA2 is a stronger version of WPA.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX WPA2-Mixed Encryption. TKIP + AES is automatically selected so both methods can be used. Passphrase. Enter a Passphrase (also called a WPA Shared Key) of 8-32 characters. Key Renewal. Enter a Key Renewal timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys. Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX RADIUS This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.) RADIUS Server. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address. RADIUS Port. Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server. Shared Secret. Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. Encryption. Select a level of WEP encryption, 40/64 bits (10 hex digits) or 104/128 bits (26 hex digits). Passphrase.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Wireless - Wireless MAC Filter Tab This screen allows you to permit or block wireless access for computers with specific MAC addresses. Wireless MAC Filter Access Restriction If you want to allow access to your wireless network, select Enable. Then, click Permit PCs listed below to access the wireless network. MAC 1-50. Enter the MAC addresses of the computers whose access you want to allow.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab This screen allows you to configure the advanced settings for the Access Point. In most cases, these settings do not need to be changed. Advanced Wireless You can change the data transmission and output power settings for the Access Point. Authentication Type. Select the authentication method you want the Access Point to use, Shared Key, Open System, or Auto.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Beacon Interval. This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes the wireless networks service area, the Access Point address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM). DTIM Interval.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Administration - Management Tab On this screen you can configure the password as well as back up or restore the Access Point’s configuration file. Management You should change the password that controls access to the Access Point’s Web-based Utility. AP’s Password Password. Create a Password for the Access Point’s Web-based Utility. Re-enter to Confirm. To confirm the new Password, enter it again in this field.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Administration - Log Tab On this screen you can configure the log settings. Management You can have logs that keep track of the Access Point’s activities. Log To enable the Log support feature, select Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled. Figure 6-15: Administration - Log Screen Logviewer IP Address. If you have chosen to monitor the Access Point’s traffic, then you can designate a PC that will receive permanent log files periodically.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Administration - Factory Defaults Tab On this screen you can restore the Access Point’s factory default settings. Management Write down any custom settings before you restore the factory defaults. Once the Access Point is reset, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration settings. Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults. To restore the Access Point's factory default settings, click this button. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Status - Local Network Tab The Local Network screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the local network. AP’s Information Firmware Version. This is the version of the Access Point’s current firmware. Local Network MAC Address. The MAC address of the Access Point’s Local Area Network (LAN) interface is displayed here. AP’s IP Address. This shows the Access Point’s IP Address, as it appears on your local network.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Status - Wireless Network Tab The Wireless Network screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for its wireless network. Wireless Network MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Access Point’s wireless interface is displayed here. Mode. The Access Point’s mode is displayed here. Network Name (SSID). The Access Point’s main SSID is displayed here. Channel. The Access Point’s Channel setting for wireless broadcast is shown here. Security.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Frequently Asked Questions Can the Access Point act as my DHCP server? No.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX What IEEE 802.11g features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11g functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • OFDM protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Power Management What is Ad-hoc? An Ad-hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN adapter, connected as an independent wireless LAN.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX What is the ISM band? The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band. Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particular, is being made available worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX What is a MAC 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. For all practical purposes, this number is usually permanent. Unlike IP addresses, which can change every time a computer logs on to the network, the MAC address of a device stays the same, making it a valuable identifier for the network.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX WPA-Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server, select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters. WPA2-Personal. Enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters. WPA-Enterprise. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX 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.linksys.com. 2. Extract the firmware upgrade file on your computer. 3. Open the Access Point’s Web-based Utility. 4. Click the Administration tab. 5. Click the Upgrade Firmware tab. 6.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX 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. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP Before a computer can communicate with the Access Point, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix E: Glossary This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific name for a network of computers. Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX 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. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet. LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector 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. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix F: Specifications Model WAP54GX Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Ports/Buttons Reset, Ethernet, Power Cabling Type RJ-45 LEDs Ethernet, Wireless, and Power Transmit Power 802.11g: Typ. 19dBm @ Normal Temp Range 802.11b: Typ:19dBm @ Normal Temp Range Security Features WPA/WPA2, WEP Encryption, MAC Filtering, SSID Broadcast enable/disable WEP Key Bits 64/128-bit Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.51" x 5.51" x 1.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing Appendix F: Specifications 50
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix G: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products.
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