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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.

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Model No.

Access Point

WAP55AG ver. 2

User Guide

WIRELESS

Wireless 

A

+

G

Dual-Band

GHz

5

GHz

2.4

802.11g

802.11a

+

Dual-Band

Summary of Contents for Linksys WAP55AG

Page 1: ...A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Model No Access Point WAP55AG ver 2 User Guide WIRELESS Wireless A G Dual Band GHz 5 GHz 2 4802 11g 802 11a Dual Band ...

Page 2: ...when reading this guide In addition to these symbols there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this Also each figure diagram screenshot or other image is provided with a figure number and description like this Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section in the Table of Contents This exclamation point means there is a Caution or warning a...

Page 3: ...A G Access Point 9 Setup Wizard 9 Chapter 6 Configuring the Dual Band Wireless A G Access Point 17 Overview 17 Navigating the Utility 17 Accessing the Utility 19 The Setup Tab 19 The Wireless Tab 20 The Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 20 The Wireless Tab Wireless Security 22 The Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter 24 The Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings 25 The Administration Tab Password ...

Page 4: ... Precautions 36 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 36 Appendix C Upgrading Firmware 39 Appendix D Windows Help 40 Appendix E Glossary 41 Appendix F Specifications 45 Appendix G Warranty Information 46 Appendix H Regulatory Information 47 Appendix I Contact Information 49 ...

Page 5: ...igure 5 9 Wireless A Settings 12 Figure 5 10 Wireless A Security WEP 13 Figure 5 11 Wireless A Security PSK 13 Figure 5 12 Wireless G Settings 14 Figure 5 13 Wireless G Security WEP 14 Figure 5 14 Wireless G Security PSK 15 Figure 5 15 Confirm New Settings 15 Figure 5 16 Congratulations 16 Figure 6 1 Automatic Configuration DHCP 19 Figure 6 2 Static IP Address 19 Figure 6 3 Basic Wireless Settings...

Page 6: ...ireless A G Access Point Figure 6 11 Log 28 Figure 6 12 Factory Defaults 29 Figure 6 13 Firmware Upgrade 29 Figure 6 14 Status Local Network 30 Figure 6 15 Status Wireless Network 30 Figure C 1 Upgrade Firmware 39 ...

Page 7: ...which is why the network is called wired PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables By sharing the same wireless settings within their transmission radius they form a wireless network This is sometimes called a WLAN or Wired Local Area Network The Access Point bridges wireless networks of both 802 11g and 802 11b standards and wired networks Use the ins...

Page 8: ...how to use the Web Based Utility to configure the settings on the Access Point and how to install the setup on the Access Point for the Linksys Wireless Guard Chapter 6 Configuring the Dual Band Wireless A G Access Point This chapter explains the use of the Access Point s Web based Utility Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix describes some frequently asked questions regarding installation and...

Page 9: ...ormation This appendix supplies the Access Point s warranty information 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 ...

Page 10: ...reless PC to a wired network and may double the effective wireless transmission range for two wireless adapter PCs Since an access point is able to forward data within a network the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network may be doubled Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your netw...

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