USER GUIDE Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band Model: WAP610N
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 LEDs Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ports Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2 General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Overview Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band. The Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band adds wireless capability to your existing wired network, or upgrades older wireless networks to Wireless-N performance. For first-time installation, run the Setup Wizard on the enclosed CD. To configure advanced settings, use the convenient, browser-based utility.
Wireless Security Checklist Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be intercepted.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Access Point with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Access Point will be ready for use. However, if you want to change its advanced settings, use the Access Point’s browser-based utility. This chapter describes each page of the utility and each page’s key functions. You can access the utility via a web browser on a computer networked with the Access Point.
Chapter 3 If you want to set a permanent static IP address for the Access Point, then select Static IP. If you select Static IP, then complete the following fields: •• Static IP Address Enter a unique IP address that will be used to access the browser-based utility. •• Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of your wired network. •• Default Gateway Enter the IP address of the default gateway for your network (in most cases, this is your router).
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 you do not want to broadcast the Access Point’s SSID, then select Disabled. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. WPA2 Personal WPA2 is a more advanced, more secure version of WPA. Wireless > Wireless Security The Access Point supports the following wireless security options: WPA Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Enterprise, and WEP.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys. The default Key Renewal period is 3600 seconds. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. WPA2 Enterprise This option features WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 b. Within two minutes, click the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup button on the Access Point’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. c. After the client device has been configured, click OK. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions Congratulations The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Status, Wireless Band, Network Name (SSID), and Security method are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 WMM® Wireless Client List Access Mode You can assign different settings to the four access modes available. Select the mode you want to configure: Background, Best Effort, Video, or Voice. Follow the instructions for the mode you select. Wireless Client List This screen shows computers and other devices on the wireless network. The list can be sorted by MAC Address and Status.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 TXOP for STA This option defines the Transmission Opportunity for an STA in BSS. The range is 0 to 8192. The default is 0. CW Min for AP This option defines the minimum contention window limits from which the random backoff is computed for AP. The range is 15 to 1023. The default is 15. CW Max for AP This option defines the maximum contention window limits from which the random backoff is computed for AP. The range is 15 to 1023. The default is 1023.
Chapter 3 ADDBA Timeout This option defines the duration after which the ADDBA setup is terminated, if there are no frame exchanges within this duration by the Block Acknowledgement (ACK) agreement. The range is 0 to 65535 ms. The default is 0, which disables the timeout. Aggregation Window Size This option defines the maximum number of packets transmitted without getting ACKs. The range is 0 to 64. The default is 64.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings Configure the Access Point’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance. Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings NOTE: The settings on the Advanced Wireless Settings screen are designed for advanced users only. Advanced Wireless AP Isolation This isolates all wireless clients and wireless devices on your network from each other.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 RTS Threshold Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reduction of the default value, 2347, is recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be enabled. The Access Point sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Before upgrading the firmware, download the Access Point’s firmware upgrade file from www.linksysbycisco.com. Firmware Upgrade Status > Wireless Network Information about your wireless network is displayed. Please select a file to upgrade the firmware Click Browse and select the firmware upgrade file. Then click Start to Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions.
Troubleshooting Appendix A Appendix A: Troubleshooting WEB: If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksysbycisco.com The computer cannot connect wirelessly to the network. Make sure the wireless network name or SSID is the same on both the computer and the Access Point. If you have enabled wireless security, then make sure the same security method and key are used by both the computer and the Access Point. The Access Point’s IP address needs to be changed.
Specifications Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Power 12V, 1A Certification FCC, UL/cUL, ICES-003, RSS210, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/draft n), WPA2™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, WMM®, CE Model WAP610N Standards IEEE 802.3u, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, Draft 802.11n Operating Temp. 32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC) Storage Temp.
Appendix C Appendix C: Warranty Information Limited Warranty Linksys warrants this Linksys hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for the Warranty Period, which begins on the date of purchase by the original end-user purchaser and lasts for the period specified below: •• One (1) year for new product •• Ninety (90) days for refurbished product Your exclusive remedy and Linksys’ entire liability under this limited warranty will be for Linksys, at its option, to (a) re
Appendix C Warranty Information DATED PROOF OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO PROCESS WARRANTY CLAIMS. If you are requested to return your product, you will be given a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. You are responsible for properly packaging and shipping your product to Linksys at your cost and risk. You must include the RMA number and a copy of your dated proof of original purchase when returning your product.
Regulatory Information Appendix D Appendix D: Regulatory Information The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands is country dependent and programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. This setting is not accessible by the end user. FCC Statement Safety Notices This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Regulatory Information Appendix D Industry Canada Statement Avis d’Industrie Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS210. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme aux normes NMB-003 et RSS210 du Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : 1. This device may not cause interference and 2.
Appendix D Regulatory Information section ne doivent pas être capables de transmettre dans la bande 5 600-5 650 MHz afin de protéger les radars d’Environnement Canada qui l’utilisent. Wireless Disclaimer The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage.
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Appendix D Regulatory Information Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele Français (French) - Informations environnementales pour les clients de l’Union européenne Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol , keelatud kõrvaldada koos sorteerimata olmejäätmetega. See sümbol näitab, et toode tuleks kõrvaldada eraldi tavalistest olmejäätmevoogudest.
Appendix D Regulatory Information Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams Nederlands (Dutch) - Milieu-informatie voor klanten in de Europese Unie Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir kurios pakuotė yra pažymėta šiuo simboliu (įveskite simbolį), negalima šalinti kartu su nerūšiuotomis komunalinėmis atliekomis. Šis simbolis rodo, kad gaminį reikia šalinti atskirai nuo bendro buitinių atliekų srauto.
Appendix D Regulatory Information Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambiental para clientes da União Europeia Slovenščina (Slovene) - Okoljske informacije za stranke v Evropski uniji A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento que exibe este símbolo no produto e/ou na sua embalagem não seja eliminado junto com os resíduos municipais não separados. O símbolo indica que este produto deve ser eliminado separadamente dos resíduos domésticos regulares.
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