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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 1 1 2 4 4 4 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 6 The Front Panel The Back Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Overview Connections for Setup Placement Options Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Po
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Status - Local Network Tab The Status - Wireless Tab The Status - System Performance Tab 35 36 37 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 39 Frequently Asked Questions 39 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 Informa
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: Login Screen Figure 6-1: Setup - Static IP Address Figure 6-2: Setup - Automatic Configuration - DHCP Figure 6-3: Setup - Time Figure 6-4: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Figure 6-5: Wireless - Wireless Security (Dis
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Figure 6-21: Administration - Factory Default Figure 6-22: Administration - Firmware Upgrade Figure 6-23: Administration - Reboot Figure 6-24: Administration - Config Management Figure 6-25: Status - Local Network Figure 6-26: Status - Wireless Figure 6-27: Status - System Performance Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 32 32 33 34 35 36 37 46
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 Overview The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box with the default settings. However, if you'd like to change these settings, the Access Point can be configured through your web browser with the Webbased Utility. This chapter explains how to use the Utility. HAVE YOU: Enabled TCP/IP on your PCs? PCs communicate over the network with this protocol.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet (192.168.1.245). Or if there is DHCP server connected to the switch, configure it to assign the IP address in the192.168.1.0/24 subnet. Your PC will get an IP address in the subnet through the DHCP. 3. Although not recommended, you can connect your PC wirelessly to the Access Point when the DHCP server is connected on the LAN side. It is not recommended, because you can easily lose your connection through configuration changes.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet AP Mode Use this screen to configure the Access Point operation mode with WDS (Wireless Distribution System). Administration You will use the Administration tabs to manage the Access Point. • Management. This screen allows you to customize the password and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) settings. snmp: the standard network management protocol on the Internet. • Log. Configure the Log settings for the Access Point on this screen.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet This chapter is a detailed reference guide for the Web-based Utility. You do not need the Utility to start using your Access Point. The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box with the default settings. However, if you'd like to change your settings, you can use the Utility. The Setup Tab The first screen that appears is the Setup screen.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Select Automatic Configuration - DHCP if you have a DHCP server enabled on the LAN that can assign an IP address to the Access Point. Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Help information is displayed on the right-hand side of the screen. The Setup - Time Tab This allows you to change the Access Point's time settings.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Change the basic wireless network settings on this screen. The Access Point can connect to up to eight wireless networks (SSIDs) at the same time, so this screen offers settings for up to eight different SSIDs. All the SSIDs share the same BSSID (MAC address) on this Access Point, so the first one is called Main SSID and others are called Virtual SSIDs.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Tx Rate Limiting. You can limit the maximum data rate used in your network to save bandwidth and power consumption on client devices. The actual data rate is determined by an Auto-Fallback mechanism between your Access Point and a client device. The default is 54 Mbps Mixed or G-Only mode, 11 Mbps for B-Only mode. Wireless SSID Broadcast. The default is Enabled. This option allows the primary SSID to be broadcast on your network.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Change the Access Point’s wireless security settings on this screen. Wireless Security Enter the security settings for each SSID of the Access Point. Select SSID. Select the SSID whose security settings you want to configure. Security Mode. Select the wireless security mode you want to use, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA2Personal Mixed, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise Mixed, RADIUS, or WEP.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet WPA2-Personal WPA Algorithms. WPA2 always uses AES for data encryption. WPA Shared Key. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters. Key Renewal Timeout. Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds. WPA2-Personal Mixed This security mode supports the transition from WPA-Personal to WPA2-Personal.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet WPA-Enterprise This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server for client authentication. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.) RADIUS Server IP Address. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address. RADIUS Server Port. Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server. The default is 1812. WPA Algorithms. WPA offers you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES for data encryption.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet WPA2-Enterprise Mixed This security mode supports the transition from WPA-Enterprise to WPA2-Enterprise. You can have client devices that use either WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise. The Access Point will automatically choose the encryption algorithm used by each client device. RADIUS Server IP Address. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address. RADIUS Server Port. Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server. The default is 1812. WPA Algorithms.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet RADIUS This security mode is also known as Dynamic WEP with IEEE 802.1X. The RADIUS server is used for client authentication and WEP is used for data encryption. The WEP key is automatically generated by the RADIUS server. A manual WEP key is no longer compatible with Microsoft Windows implementation (due to its weak authentication capability). RADIUS Server IP Address. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address. RADIUS Server Port.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab This screen allows you to configure the Connection Control List to control the connection (association) of wireless client devices. Wireless Connection Control Connection Control. Choose one of the three options to control the connection (association) of wireless client devices. • Disabled. The default setting. • Prevent MAC Addresses (specific client devices) from connecting to the Access Point.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab This screen allows you to configure the advanced settings for the Access Point. Advanced Wireless You can change the data transmission and output power settings for the Access Point. CTS Protection Mode. CTS (Clear-To-Send) Protection Mode function boosts the Access Point’s ability to catch all Wireless-G transmissions but will severely decrease performance.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Fragmentation Threshold. This specifies the maximum size a data packet can be before splitting and creating a new packet. It should remain at its default setting of 2346. A smaller setting means smaller packets, which creates more packets for each transmission. If you experience high packet error rates, you can decrease this value, but it will likely decrease overall network performance. Only minor modifications of this value are recommended. Power Output.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The AP Mode Tab On this screen you can change the Access Point’s mode of operation. It is also known as WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Mode. You may wish to do this if you want to use the Access Point as a wireless repeater to extend the range of your wireless network.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Wireless Repeater When set to Wireless Repeater mode, the Access Point receives the signal from the remote Access Point and retransmits its signal. (This feature only works with the Linksys Wireless-G Exterior Access Point (model number: WAP54GPE) and Wireless-G Interior Access Point (model number: WAP54GP). To configure a Wireless Repeater environment, click Wireless Repeater and enter the MAC addresses of the remote access points in the MAC fields.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Wireless Bridge This mode connects multiple physically separated wired networks with access points. If you are trying to create a wireless connection between two wired networks, select Wireless Bridge and enter the MAC addresses of the remote wireless bridge/access point in the MAC 1 fields. If you do not know the remote wireless bridge/access point’s MAC address, click the Site Survey button.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Management Tab On this screen you can configure the password, Web Access, and SNMP settings. AP Password You should change the username/password that controls access to the Access Point’s Web-based Utility. Local AP Password User Name. Modify the administrator username. The default is admin. AP Password. Modify the administrator password for the Access Point’s Web-based Utility. The default is admin. Re-enter to confirm.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Device Name. Enter the name you wish to give to the Access Point. Location. Enter the location of the Access Point. Get Community. Enter the password that allows read-only access to the Access Point’s SNMP information. The default is public. Set Community. Enter the password that allows read/write access to the Access Point’s SNMP information. The default is private. SNMP Trap-Community.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Log Tab On this screen you can configure the log settings and alerts of particular events. Log You can have logs that keep track of the Access Point’s activities. Email Alert E-Mail Alert. If you want the Access Point to send e-mail alerts in the event of certain attacks, select Enabled. The default is Disabled. E-Mail Address for Logs. Enter the e-mail address that will receive logs.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet System Error Messages. If you want to log system error messages, click the checkbox. Configuration Changes. If you want to log any configuration changes, click the checkbox. Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Help information is displayed on the right-hand side of the screen, and click More for additional details.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Factory Default Tab On this screen you can restore the Access Point’s factory default settings. Factory Default Note 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. Restore Factory Defaults. To restore the Access Point's factory default settings, click the Yes radio button. Then click Save Settings.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Reboot Tab On this screen you can reboot the Access Point. Reboot This feature is useful when you need to remotely reboot the Access Point. Device Reboot. To reboot the Access Point, click the Yes radio button. Click Save Settings to apply your change and the Access Point will reboot itself, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your change. Help information is displayed on the right-hand side of the screen.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Config Management Tab On this screen you can create a backup configuration file or save a configuration file to the Access Point. Config Management Use this screen to upload or download configuration files for the Access Point. Save Configuration. To save a backup configuration file on a computer, click the Save Configuration to File button and follow the on-screen instructions. Restore Configuration.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Status - Local Network Tab The Local Network screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the local network. Information Hardware Version. This is the version of the Access Point’s current hardware. Software Version. This is the version of the Access Point’s current software. Local MAC Address. The MAC address of the Access Point’s Local Area Network (LAN) interface is displayed here. System Up Time.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Status - Wireless Tab The Wireless screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the wireless network(s). Wireless Network MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Access Point’s wireless interface is displayed here. Mode. The Access Point’s wireless network mode is displayed here. Main SSID. The Access Point’s primary SSID is displayed here. Virtual SSID1-7. The Access Point’s alternative SSIDs are displayed here. Channel.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Status - System Performance Tab The System Performance screen displays the Access Point’s status information for its current settings and data transmissions. System Performance Wired Name. This indicates that the statistics are for the wired network, the LAN. IP Address. The Access Point’s local IP address is displayed here. MAC Address. This shows the MAC Address of the Access Point’s wired interface. Connection.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Packets Sent. This shows the number of packets sent for each wireless network. Bytes Received. This shows the number of bytes received for each wireless network. Bytes Sent. This shows the number of bytes sent for each wireless network. Error Packets Received. This shows the number of error packets received for each wireless network. Drop Received Packets. This shows the number of packets being dropped after they were received.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet. 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 Power Over Ethernet 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 Power Over Ethernet 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 Power Over Ethernet 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.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 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 Power Over Ethernet 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.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet WPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIUS server, select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys. WPA RADIUS. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 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 Power Over Ethernet 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.
Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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 PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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 PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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 PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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 PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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 Power Over Ethernet Appendix F: Specifications Model WAP54GP Standards IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af Ports Ethernet, Antenna, Power Buttons Reset Cabling Type UTP CAT 5 LEDs Power, Ethernet, Wireless-G Transmit Power 802.11g: 14dBm @ Normal Temp; 802.11b: 18dBm Normal Temp Security Features WEP, WPA, RADIUS WEP Key Bits 64, 128 Dimensions (W x H x D) 1.26" x 7.83" x 6.89" (32 mm x 199 mm x 175 mm) Unit Weight 1.01 lbs. (0.
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Operating Humidity 5% to 95% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 95% Non-Condensing Appendix F: Specifications 54
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 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 Power Over Ethernet 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 Power Over Ethernet Règlement d’Industry Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes : 1. Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d'interférences; 2. Ce périphérique doit accepter toutes les interférences reçues, y compris celles qui risquent d'entraîner un fonctionnement indésirable.
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