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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome

Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point. 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. Being a dual-
band access point, not only does the Access Point bring you these benefits, it also allows three wireless 
standards, 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g, to communicate with each other. This means that PCs with different 
wireless standards can communicate with each other and with a wired network.

But what does all of this mean? 

Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers 
and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video 
games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.

PCs on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. They are connected with Ethernet cables, 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 instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Access Point, set it up, and configure it to bridge your 
different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Access Point.

802.11b:

 a wireless networking standard that specifies 

a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an 
operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

802.11g:

 a wireless networking standard that 

specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 
54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and 
backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

adapter:

 a device that adds network functionality to your PC

ethernet:

 network protocol that specifies how data is placed 

on and retrieved from a common transmission medium

lan (local area network):

 the computers and networking 

products that make up your local network

network:

 a series of computers or devices 

connected together

802.11a

: an IEEE wireless networking standard 

that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 
54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz.

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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