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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 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 Power Over Ethernet The Front Panel The Back Panel 1 1 2 4 4 4 5 6 6 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 8 Overview Connections for Setup Placement Options 8 8 9 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wirele
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Reboot Tab The Administration - Config Management Tab The Status - Local Network Tab The Status - Wireless Tab The Status - System Performance Tab 39 40 41 42 43 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 45 Frequently Asked Questions 45 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: Wa
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 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 4-3: The Access Point’s Stand Slots Figure 4-4: The Access Point’s Wall-Mount Slots Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Figure 5-2: Connect the Network Cable to Your Switch or Router Figure 5-3: Connect the Network Cable to the Access Point Figure 5-4: Power on the Access Point Figure 5-5: Check the Access P
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Figure 6-9: Wireless - Wireless Network Access Screen Figure 6-10: Select MAC Address Screen Figure 6-11: Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Screen Figure 6-12: AP Mode Screen Figure 6-13: Wireless Repeater Diagram Figure 6-14: Site Survey Screen Figure 6-15: Wireless Bridge Diagram Figure 6-16: Administration - Management Screen Figure 6-17: Administration - Log Screen Figure 6-18: Administration - Factory Default Screen Figure 6-19: Administration - Fir
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome 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. 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.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power 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. • 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.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet • 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 Power Over Ethernet 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 Power Over Ethernet Network Layout 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 802.11g 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 Power Over Ethernet Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Front Panel The Access Point's LEDs, which indicate activity and status information, are located on the front panel. Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Access Point is powered on. Ethernet Green. The Ethernet LED lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a device through the Ethernet network port.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Back Panel The Access Point's Ethernet network and power ports, as well as the Reset button, are located on the back panel. Ethernet Port The Ethernet network port connects to an Ethernet network device, such as a switch or router. Reset Button There are two ways to Reset the Access Point's factory defaults. Either press the Reset button, for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults using the Access Point's Webbased Utility.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power 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. Connections for Setup 1. Attach the Access Point’s antenna. 2. 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. 3.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power 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. The second way is to stand the Access Point vertically on a surface. The third way is to mount it on a wall. The stand and wall-mount options are explained in further detail below. Stand Option 1. Near the Access Point’s bottom panel are two rubber feet and two rubber inserts.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Setup Wizard 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. 1. Insert the Setup Wizard CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive. Your PC must be on your wired network to set up the Access Point. 2.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 3. Optimally, you should set up the Access Point using a PC on your wired network. Connect a network cable to your network switch or router. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. Figure 5-2: Connect the Network Cable to Your Switch or Router 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.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 5. Connect the power adapter to the Access Point and an electrical outlet. (If you are using Power Over Ethernet, (POE), then you can skip this step.) Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. Figure 5-4: Power on the Access Point 6. Make sure the Access Point’s Power and Wireless Link LEDs are lit. If they are not, check your cable connections.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 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. Then click the Yes button to continue or No to exit the Setup Wizard. Figure 5-6: Select an Access Point 8.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 9. The Configure Network Address Settings screen will appear next. If your network router will automatically assign an IP address to the Access Point, then select Automatically obtain an IP address (DHCP). If you want to assign a static or fixed IP address to the Access Point, then select Set IP configuration manually. Enter an IP Address and Subnet Mask. Then, click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous page. • IP Address.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 10. The Wireless Settings screen should now appear. The Access Point can connect to up to eight wireless networks at the same time. On this screen, you can configure up to three SSIDs, as well as the Access Point’s channel setting and wireless mode. (To configure additional networks, then use the Web-based Utility.) Select Main SSID and enter your primary SSID in the field provided.
