Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-G Access Point Use this guide to install: WAP54G User Guide
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Wireless-G Access Point Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of above 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the European community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and/or the CEPT recommendation Rec 70.03. For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-G Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction The Instant Wireless Wireless-G Access Point Appendix B: Setting Up the TCP/IP and IPX Protocols Setting Up TCP/IP in Windows TCP/IP Setup for Windows 98 and Millennium IPX Setup for Windows 98 and Millennium TCP/IP Setup for Windows NT 4.0 IPX Setup for Windows NT 4.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-G Access Point Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point Network Topology The Wireless-G Access Point’s Back Panel A wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one Instant Wireless Series adapter. Computers in a wireless LAN must be configured to share the same radio channel. The Access Point’s ports, where a network cable is connected, are located on the Access Point’s back panel.
Instant Wireless® Series T The Wireless-G Access Point’s Front Panel Wireless-G Access Point Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point 1. Locate an optimum location for the Access Point. The best place for the Access Point is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. Figure 3-2 Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Access Point is powered on. Diag Red.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-G Access Point Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point Have You: Connected the Access Point to a hub, switch or router on your wired network as shown in Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point? The Access Point can only be set up through your wired network. Now that you’ve connected the Access Point to your wired network, you are ready to begin setting it up.
Instant Wireless® Series 4. The next screen to appear, shown in Figure 5-3, will display a list of access points on your network along with the status information for each 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 and click the Yes button to continue or No to exit the Setup Wizard. Wireless-G Access Point 6. As shown in Figure 5-5, the IP Settings screen will appear next.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-G Access Point 7. As shown in Figure 5-6, the Basic Settings screen will appear. Enter your wireless network’s SSID and select the channel at which the network broadcasts its wireless signal. Then, click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous page. 8. The Security Settings screen (Figure 5-7) will appear next. From this screen, you will set the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption for your wireless network.
Instant Wireless® Series 9. The second Security Settings screen, shown in Figure 5-8, shows the WEP key. If you entered a passphrase, then the Key 1 field will display the automatically generated WEP key. If you did not enter a passphrase, then enter a WEP key in the Key 1 field. Each point in your wireless network must use the same WEP key for the network to function properly. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous page. Wireless-G Access Point 10.
Instant Wireless® Series Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point LAN • MAC Address. The MAC Address of the LAN interface is displayed here. • Note: The Access Point is designed to function properly after using the Setup Wizard. This chapter is provided solely for those who wish to perform more advanced configuration or monitoring. Configuration Type.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless • MAC Address. The MAC Address of the 2.4 GHz, Draft 802.11g interface is displayed here. • 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, but no Wireless-B users will be allowed on the network. • SSID. The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-G Access Point The Password Tab SETTING THE AP MODE: The AP Mode Tab The Password tab, shown in Figure 6-5, allows you to change the Access Point’s password and restore factory defaults. The Access Point offers two modes of operation for the 2.4 GHz, draft 802.11g: Access Point and Wireless Bridge. For all bridging modes, make sure the channel, SSID, and WEP key settings are the same. Figure 6-5 Figure 6-6 • AP Password.
Instant Wireless® Series Note: In Wireless Bridge mode, the Access Point can ONLY be accessed by another access point in Wireless Bridge mode. In order for your other wireless devices to access the Access Point, you must reset it to Access Point mode. The two modes are mutually exclusive. Wireless-G Access Point The Status Tab The Status tab, shown in Figure 6-8, will display current information on the Access Point, its settings, and its performance. Figure 6-7 Figure 6-8 20 • Firmware Version.
Instant Wireless® Series LAN • MAC Address. The MAC Address of the LAN interface is displayed here. • Configuration Type. This displays how the Access Point is assigned an IP address, either Automatic Configuration - DHCP, if assigned by DHCP server, or Static IP Address and its IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway address, if assigned by Static IP Address server. • IP Address. This IP address is the unique IP address of the Access Point. • Subnet Mask.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-G Access Point The Help Tab To upgrade the Access Point’s firmware: For help on the various tabs in this Web-based Utility, along with upgrading the Access Point’s firmware and viewing this User Guide, click the Help tab, shown in Figure 6-10. 1. Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website. 2. Extract the firmware upgrade file. 3. Click the Upgrade Firmware button on the Help screen.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-G Access Point The Advanced Wireless Tab Figure 6-13 Figure 6-12 Above the MAC Address fields, there is a pull-down menu. This pull-down menu is for selecting the number of computers on your wireless network. For computers one through ten on your wireless network, 1~20 is selected by default. If you have more than twenty computers on your wireless network, use this pull-down menu to select 21~40. • Authentication Type.
Instant Wireless® Series • Beacon Interval. This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. The default value is 100. Enter a value between 20 and 1000 milliseconds. The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to synchronize the wireless network. • RTS Threshold. This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reductions are recommended.
Instant Wireless® Series Appendix A: Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Access Point. 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. The Access Point is nothing more than a wireless hub, and as such cannot be configured to handle DHCP capabilities.
Instant Wireless® Series worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe. What is Spread Spectrum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security.
Instant Wireless® Series What is the maximum number of users the Access Point facilitates? No more than 65, but this depends on the volume of data and may be less if many users create a large amount of network traffic. How many channels/frequencies are available with the Access Point? Using 802.11b or draft 802.11g, there are eleven available channels, ranging from 1 to 11.
Instant Wireless® Series The following instructions are provided as examples for reference only. For complete instructions on installing and troubleshooting TCP/IP and IPX, consult your Windows operating system documentation. TCP/IP Setup for Windows 98 and Millennium Wireless-G Access Point TCP/IP Setup for Windows NT 4.0 1. Click the Start button, select Settings, and open the Control Panel. Inside the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. 1.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-G Access Point 2. When the Network window appears, click the Protocols tab. Then, click the Add button. 4. Select NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS Compatible Transport Protocol from the list and click the OK button. 3. Find the IPX/SPX protocol in the Select Network Protocol field. Click it once and click the OK button. 5. When the Network window reappears, click the OK button. Restart your computer.
Instant Wireless® Series Appendix C: Glossary 802.11b - One of the IEEE standards for wireless networking hardware. Products that adhere to a specific IEEE standard will work with each other, even if they are manufactured by different companies. The 802.11b standard specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks. 802.11g - A proposed, but as yet unratified extension of the IEEE 802.
Instant Wireless® Series unique IP address. When an organization sets up its computer users with a connection to the Internet, an IP address must be assigned to each machine. Without DHCP, the IP address must be entered manually at each computer and, if computers move to another location in another part of the network, a new IP address must be entered.
Instant Wireless® Series IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - The IEEE describes itself as "the world's largest technical professional society, promoting the development and application of electrotechnology and allied sciences for the benefit of humanity, the advancement of the profession, and the well-being of our members." The IEEE fosters the development of standards that often become national and international standards.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-G Access Point Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. units of data (called packet) that a message is divided into for efficient routing through the Internet. Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program." The two major categories of software are "system software" and "application software.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-G Access Point Appendix D: Specifications Environmental Standards Draft 802.11g, 802.11b Dimensions 7.32" x 6.89" x 1.89" (186 mm x 175 mm x 48 mm) 11 Channels (USA) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) Unit Weight 18.25 oz. (0.51 kg) Certifications FCC Class B Port One 10/100, Auto-Crossover (MDI/MDI-X) Port Operating Temp. 32ºF to 104ºF (0ºC to 40ºC) Cabling Type Category 5 or better Storage Temp.
Instant Wireless® Series Appendix E: Warranty Information BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PRODUCT.
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