User Guide Linksys WAP300N
Linksys WAP300N Contents Contents Overview How to use Wireless Range Extender mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Back view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 How to use Wireless Bridge mode . . . . . .
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Linksys WAP300N Overview Overview Back view Antennas Wireless activity indicator Wi-Fi Protected Setup button and indicator Package contents Power port and indicator Ethernet port and activity indicator •• Antenna connector—For connecting the included antennas. •• Wireless activity indicator—In Access Point mode, it lights up solid when the wireless interface is ready. In other modes, it lights up solid when the WAP300N connected to a router, access point, or another WAP300N.
Linksys WAP300N Overview Bottom view •• Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5 seconds to reset the device to its factory defaults.
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics Setting Up: Basics How to expand your home network What is a network? Where to find more help In addition to this User Guide, you can also find help at Linksys.com/support (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums). A network is any group of devices that can communicate with each other. A typical home network may include multiple computers, a printer, a modem (for Internet access), and a router.
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics Operating modes Access Point Mode Adds wireless networking to an existing wired (Ethernet) network or upgrades an existing wireless network. For instructions about using this mode, see “How to use Access Point mode” on page 9. •• If you have a wired network, this mode adds the ability to connect wireless devices (such as notebook computers, tablets, and smartphones) to the network. •• If you have an older wireless network, this mode adds Wireless-N (802.
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics Wireless Media Connector mode Adds wireless networking capability to any wired (Ethernet) device. For instructions about using this mode, see “How to use Wireless Media Connector mode” on page 12.
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics Wireless Range Extender mode Extends the wireless range of an existing wireless network, and also adds wireless networking capability to any wired (Ethernet) device. For instructions about using this mode, see “How to use Wireless Range Extender mode” on page 15.
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics Wireless Bridge mode Wirelessly connects separate wired networks. For instructions about using this mode, see “How to use Wireless Bridge mode” on page 16. Internet Modem Router Ethernet Switch Network Printer WAP300N WAP300N WAP300N Ethernet Switch Ethernet Switch NOTE Each wired network must be connected to its own WAP300N (in Wireless Bridge mode), and each WAP300N must have identical wireless settings.
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics How to install your WAP300N The easiest way to install your WAP300N is to use the included Setup CD. NOTE The Setup CD can only help you set up the WAP300N in Access Point mode. For more information and examples of other modes, see the diagrams on pages 4 to 7. To install your WAP300N: 1. Insert the CD into your CD or DVD drive. Make sure that the computer is already connected to your home network. 2. Click Set up your wireless access point.
Linksys WAP300N How to use Access Point mode In addition to the topics below, see the topics “How to set up the MAC filter” on page 19 and “How to set up QoS (Quality of Service)” on page 20. How to select Access Point mode To select Access Point mode: Setup > Operation Mode 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 8). 2. Click the Setup tab, then click the Operation Mode page. 3. Select Access Point (default), then click Save Settings.
Linksys WAP300N How to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN Use this method if your device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN (Personal Identification Number). Setting Up: Basics 4. On the client device, enter the PIN listed on the WAP300N’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. It is also listed on the bottom of the WAP300N. In the example below, the WAP300N’s PIN is 32744781. To connect a device using the device’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN: Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 1.
Linksys WAP300N 4. Configure the following fields: Wireless Band—Select the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz radio band. The 5 GHz band is much less crowded than the 2.4 GHz band, so it is more likely to be free from interference. Although the 5 GHz band is ideal for streaming multimedia, not all wireless client devices support the 5 GHz radio band. Network Mode (5 GHz)—Select your network’s wireless standard. If you have both Wireless-N (802.11n) and Wireless-A (802.
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default is 1812. Shared Key Enter the key shared between the router and the server. Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 40/64bit (10 hex digits) or 104/128-bit (26 hex digits). Key 2 Enter the WEP key of your network. Key 2 is the transmit key used by this device. RADIUS 3.
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics Number of Wireless Networks—The number of wireless networks that were detected. Wireless Network Name—The network name (SSID) of each discovered wireless network. Signal—The percentage of signal strength. Security—The security method used by each wireless network. If the network supports Wi‑Fi Protected Setup, the Wi-Fi Protected Setup icon appears next to the security method.
Linksys WAP300N - OR a. Log into the WAP300N’s browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 8). b. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page. Setting Up: Basics How to manually set up your WAP300N You can follow these instructions to connect your WAP300N to your router, or you can use Wireless Network Site Survey to connect. For more information about site survey, see “How to run a wireless network site survey” on page 12. c.
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics Depending on the security mode you select, you may be asked to enter additional information. Refer to the following table. Security mode WPA/WPA2 Personal Information Required Description Passphrase Enter the passphrase shared by this device and your wireless router (or access point). Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 40 / 64-bit (10 hex digits) or 104 / 128-bit (26 hex digits). Key 1 Enter the WEP key of your network.
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics How to run a wireless network site survey How to use Wireless Bridge mode We recommend using wireless network site survey to set up your WAP300N in Wireless Range Extender mode. For instructions on using wireless network site survey to connect your WAP300N to a wireless router, see “How to run a wireless network site survey” on page 12).
Linksys WAP300N How to set up Wireless Bridge Mode To set up Wireless Bridge mode: Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 8). 2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page. Setting Up: Basics Channel—Choose the operating channel for your wireless network.
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics How to set up wireless security CAUTION While in Wireless Bridge mode, this device can communicate with other WAP300N devices only if they are also in Wireless Bridge mode and the wireless settings are all identical. To set up wireless security for your WAP300N in Wireless Bridge mode: Wireless > Wireless Security 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 8). 2.
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Advanced Setting Up: Advanced How to set up the MAC filter Access Restriction—To block wireless access by MAC address, select Prevent. To allow wireless access by MAC address, select Permit. For: Access Point mode only MAC 01-32—Enter the Wi-Fi MAC addresses of the devices you want to block or allow.
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Advanced How to set up QoS (Quality of Service) How to change the IP address For: Access Point and Wireless Media Connector modes only You can choose whether the WAP300N gets its IP address automatically (using the DHCP server) or manually (static IP) by setting it in the browser-based utility. To set up QoS: Wireless > QoS 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 8). 2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the QoS page.
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Advanced How to change the password How to disable wireless admin access You can change the WAP300N’s password to limit access to the browser-based utility. For additional security, you can disable the ability to wirelessly log into the browser-based utility. With wireless access disabled, to run the browser-based utility you must use a wired connection. To change the password: 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 8).
Linksys WAP300N Maintaining and Monitoring Maintaining and Monitoring Troubleshooting If you forgot your device password or static IP address If you have forgotten your WAP300N admin password, or if you have set a static IP address but have forgotten it, you can reset the device to its factory default settings. To restore your WAP300N to its factory settings, see “How to restore your WAP300N’s factory settings“ on page 23. To restore your WAP300N configuration: 1.
Linksys WAP300N How to restore your WAP300N’s factory settings If custom settings on your WAP300N are not working correctly, or if you have forgotten the access password or static IP address, you may need to restore your WAP300N to its factory settings. CAUTION Any settings you have saved previously will be lost when the factory default settings are restored. To restore your WAP300N’s factory settings: 1.
Linksys WAP300N How to view device and local network information Maintaining and Monitoring How to view wireless network information To view device and local network information: To view wireless network information: 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 8). 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 8). 2. Click the Status tab, then click the Device Info & Local Network page.
Linksys WAP300N Maintaining and Monitoring Bit Rate—The data transmission rate. Signal—The percentage of signal strength is displayed. SSID Broadcast—SSID broadcast status (enabled or disabled).
Linksys WAP300N Specifications Specifications Linksys WAP300N Environmental Model WAP300N Dimensions Description Linksys Wireless-N Access Point 188.7 × 151.7 × 31.2 mm (7.43” × 5.97” × 1.23”) without external antennas Ethernet Port Speed 10/100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) Unit Weight Radio Frequency 2.4 or 5 GHz 207.0 g (7.3 oz), without external antennas 229.6 g (8.1 oz), with external antennas Number of Antennas 2 Power 12V, 0.
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