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Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

1

Welcome

1

What’s in this Guide?

2

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

4

Network Topology

4

Roaming

4

Network Layout

5

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point

6

The Back Panel

6

The Front Panel

7

Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point

8

Hardware Installation

8

Chapter 5: Setting Up the Dual-Band Wireless 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

28

The Administration Tab - Log

28

The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults

29

The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade

29

The Status Tab - Local Network

30

The Status Tab - Wireless

31

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

32

Frequently Asked Questions

32

Содержание Linksys WAP55AG

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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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