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1. 5 Click the Upgrade Firmware tab LINKSYS A Division of Ono Systema inc 6 Onthe Firmware Upgrade screen enter the location of the firmware upgrade file in the field provided or click the Browse button to find the file Administration 7 Click the Upgrade button and follow the on screen instructions Waring Upgrading firmware may take a few minutes Please don t turn off or reset AP Figure C 1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix C Upgrading Firmware 43 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 TCP IP is a set of instructions or protocol all PCs follow to communicate over a network This is true for wireless networks as well Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP IP enabled Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP IP Shared Resources If you wish to share printers folder or files over your network Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources Network Neighborhood My Network Places Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places depending upon the versio
2. WPA Personal WPA Enterprise RADIUS or WEP ju WPA stands for Wi Fi Protected Access which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial In User Service Refer to the appropriate instructions below For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Access Point turn to Appendix B Wireless Security To disable such security select Disable WPA Personal Allow PCs with the same wireless network name SSID to see each other When enabled devices in the Figure 5 5 Wireless Wireless Security same wireless network will be able to access each other so they can transfer files through the network To deny WPA Personal Screen access select Disabled Otherwise keep the default Enabled WPA Algorithms WPA offers you two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select ryption encoding data transmitted in a network the type of algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES WPA Shared Key Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8 32 characters Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information ss Point with Power Over Ethernet 16 Wireless G Acce
3. GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the EU and Other Countries Following the EU Directive 1999 5 EC R amp TTE Directive Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1995 5 EC R amp TTE Directive Cesky Toto za izeni je v souladu se zakladnimi poZadavky a ostatnimi Czech odpovidajicimi ustanovenimi Sm mice 1999 5 EC Dansk Dette udstyr er i overensstemmelse med de vesentlige krav og andre Danish relevante bestemmelser i Direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch Dieses Ger t entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den German weiteren entsprechenden Vorgaben der Richtlinie 1999 5 EU Eesti See seade vastab direktiivi 1999 5 EU olulistele n uetele ja teistele Estonian asjakohastele s tetele English This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other ger relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espa ol Este equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales asi como con otras Spanish disposiciones de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EA nviki Avt c 0 sEoxhop10 eivat GE aupijt pooor HE cic ovot etc UTUT OE Kat Greek des GyetiK c SuatdEets tne O nyius 1999 5 EC Frangais Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres French dispositions pertinentes de la Directive 1999 5 EC slenska betta t ki er samkv mt grunnkr fum og rum vi eigandi kv um Icelandic Tilskipunar 1999 5 EC Italiano Questo apparato conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed agli altri
4. The LEDs on the front panel will light up as soon as the Access Point s powers on Proceed to the following section Placement Options Figure 4 1 Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 4 2 Connect the Power NOTE The Bridge features Power Over Ethernet POE support POE technology allows a POE adapter also known as a power injector power hub or inline power device to supply data and power to an Ethernet device using a single Ethernet network cable To use the Bridge s POE feature follow the instructions for your specific POE device 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 Remove them to expose the stand slots you want to use The Access Point includes four triangular stands With its rubber pad facing the bottom insert a stand into a slot and push the stand upward until the stand snaps into place Repeat this step with the other stands Now that the hardware installation is complete proceed to Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G 8 Access Point with Power Over Ethernet for directions
5. 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 Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC s signal providing that they both share the same channel and SSID Before using the roaming capabilities choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance ad hoc a group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other peer to peer without the use of an access point infrastructure a wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point roaming the ability to take a wireless device from one access point s range to another without losing the connection ssid your wireless network s name Network Layout The Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet has been designed for use with 802 119 and 802 11b products The Access Point is compatible with 802 119 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 To link your wired netwo
6. and power ports as well as the Reset button are located on the back panel cables or adapters 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 Web based Utility including wireless security IP address and power output and replace them with the factory defaults Do not reset the Access Point if you want to retain these settings t IMPORTANT Resetting the Access Point will erase all of your settings Power Port The Power port connects to the Access Point s power adapter This port will not be used if you are using Power Over Ethernet Figure 3 2 Back Panel Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless GAccess 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 If you are using Power Over Ethernet POE proceed to the following section Placement Options If you are not using POE then connect the included power adapter to the Access Point s Power port Then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet
7. jurisdiction This warranty does not apply if the Product a has been altered except by Linksys b has not been installed operated repaired or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Linksys or c has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress misuse negligence or accident In addition due to the continual development of new techniques for intruding upon and attacking networks Linksys does not warrant that the Product will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA REVENUE OR PROFIT OR FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You Please direct all inquiries to Linksys P O Box 18558 Irvine CA 92623 54 Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and com
8. minutes Please don t turn off or reset AP Figure 5 19 Administration Firmware Upgrade Screen upgrade to replace existing software or firmware with a newer version 29 Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration Language Upgrade Tab On this screen you can do a language upgrade to change the language used by the Access Point s Web based Utility Language Upgrade If you do want to change the language currently used by the Web based Utility then you can download a language upgrade file and update the Access Point To change the Access Point s language 1 Download the language upgrade file from the Linksys website www linksys com 2 Extract the language upgrade file on your computer 3 On the Language Upgrade screen enter the location of the language upgrade file in the field provided or click the Browse button to find the file 4 Click the Upgrade button and follow the on screen instructions Click Help for more information 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 Otherwise click the No radio button Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information Chapter 5 Configuring
9. of your wireless devices will use Wireless SSID Broadcast This feature allows the main SSID to be broadcast by the Access Point You may want to enable this function while configuring your network but make sure that you disable it when you are finished With this enabled someone could easily obtain the SSID information with site survey software and gain unauthorized access to your main network Click Enabled to broadcast the main SSID to all wireless devices in range Click Disabled to increase network security and block the main SSID from being seen on networked PCs NOTE Only the main SSID of the Access Point can be broadcast The Access Point cannot broadcast any of its Virtual SSIDs Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information 15 Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless Wireless Security Tab Division of Cisco Systema ine Wireless G Access Point wth Power Over Ethernet Change the Access Point s wireless security settings on this screen Wireless Wireless Security Saiect SSD Vhsysg v Enter the security settings for each SSID of the Access Point Security Mode WPA Person v Atow FC a SS to see each other ratios v Select SSID Select the SSID whose security settings you want to configure WE Security Mode Select the security method you want to use
10. on how to configure the Access Point Figure 4 3 The Access Point s Stand Slots Wall Mount Option 1 Drill four holes into the wall Make sure adjacent holes are 145 mm 5 7 inches apart Insert a screw into each hole and leave 5 mm 0 2 inches of its head exposed Maneuver the Router so the wall mount slots line up with the four screws Place the wall mount slots over the screws and slide the Access Point down until the screws fit snugly into On one of the Access Point s side panels are four rubber feet Remove four adjacent feet to expose the wall 145 mm mount slots you want to use The distance between two adjacent slots is 145 mm 5 7 inches 6 7 inches Determine where you want to mount the Access Point the wall mount slots Now that the hardware installation is complete proceed to Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet for directions on how to configure the Access Point Figure 4 4 The Access Point s Wall Mount Slots g Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless GAccess Point with Power Over Ethernet Overview The Utility can be accessed via Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator through use of a computer that is networked with the Access Point For a basic network setup most users only have to use the following screens of the Utility e Setup On the Setup screen enter your basic network settings here e Management Click the Administra
11. or using your wireless network Security Precautions The following is a complete list of security precautions to take as shown in this User Guide at least steps 1 through 5 should be followed 1 Change the default SSID 2 Disable SSID Broadcast 3 Change the default password for the Administrator account 4 Enable MAC Address Filtering 5 Change the SSID periodically 6 Use the highest encryption algorithm possible Use WPA if it is available Please note that this may reduce your network performance 7 Change the WEP encryption keys periodically To ensure network security steps one through five should be followed at least Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless networks are easy to find Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network wireless networking products first listen for beacon messages These messages can be easily decrypted and contain much of the network s information such as the network s SSID Service Set Identifier Here are the steps you can take Change the administrator s password regularly With every wireless networking device you use keep in mind that network settings SSID WEP keys etc are stored in its firmware Your network administrator is the only person who can change network settings If a hacker gets a hold of the administrator s password he too can change those settings So make it harder for a hacker to get that information Change the administrator s pas
12. principi Italian sanciti dalla Direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski iek rta atbilst Direkt vas 1999 5 EK b tiskaj m pras b m un citiem ar to Latvian saist tajiem noteikumiem Lietuvi is renginys tenkina 1999 5 EB Direktyvos esminius reikalavimus ir kitas Lithuanian ios direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Dit apparaat voldoet aan de essentiele eisen en andere van toepassing zijnde Dutch bepalingen van de Richtlijn 1999 5 EC Malti Dan l apparat huwa konformi mal ti iet essenzjali u l provedimenti l o ra Maltese rilevanti tad Direttiva 1999 5 EC Margyar Ez a k sz l k teljes ti az alapvet k vetelm nyeket s mas 1999 5 EK Hungarian ir nyelvben meghat rozott vonatkoz rendelkez seket Appendix H Regulatory Information 56 jer Over Ethernet Norsk Dette utstyret er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og andre relevante Norwegian bestemmelser i EU direktiv 1999 5 EF Polski Urz dzenie jest zgodne z og lnymi wymaganiami oraz szczeg lnymi Polish warunkami okre lonymi Dyrektyw UE 1999 5 EC Portugu s Este equipamento est em conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e Portuguese outras provis es relevantes da Directiva 1999 5 EC Slovensko Ta naprava je skladna z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi Slovenian pogoji Direktive 1999 5 EC Slovensky Toto zariadenie je v zhode so z kladn mi po iadavkami a in mi Slovak prislusnymi nariadeniami d
13. the Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration Language Upgrade Tab A Division vf Osco Spats inc Administration Browse Ubarede Warning Upgrading language may take a few minutes Please don t turn off ot reset AP Figure 5 20 Administration Language Upgrade Screen NOTE Not all languages are available Check the Linksys website for available language upgrade files A Division of Onco viens inc Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Administration Adminietretion Figure 5 21 Administration Reboot Screen 30 Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration Config Management Tab A Division of Casco Systeens Inc Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet On this screen you can create a backup configuration file or save a configuration file to the Access Point Administration Config Management Download AP Contig Leere as Gegen ie Use this screen to upload or download configuration files for the Access Point sender Come ion Download AP Config To save a backup configuration file on a computer click the Download AP Configuration File button and follow the on screen instructions Upload AP Config To upload a configuration file to the Access Point enter the location of the configuration file in the field provided or click the Browse button to find the file Then click the Load button Click Help for more inform
14. to the Access Point Then complete the i following Aron Ceram be Wireless G Access Poi e IP Address The IP address must be unique to your network We suggest you use the default IP address of Setup 192 168 1 245 e Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask must be the same as that set on your Ethernet network e Default Gateway Enter the IP address of your network s gateway The gateway is the device that enables communication between your computers and the Internet In most cases your router acts as your gateway Local P Address 192 168 1 245 Primary and Secondary DNS Enter the IP address of your Domain Name System DNS server This Sana Wo 255 285 288 0 information should be provided by your ISP You should enter at least one DNS address Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information Figure 5 3 Setup Static IP Address Screen Static ip address a fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 13 The Setup Tab ss Point with Power Ove r Etherne The Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab Change the wireless network settings on this screen The Access Point can connect to up to eight wireless networks at the same time Wireless Network Configure the Access Point using the available s
15. All when you wish to have all rates advertised The Basic Data Rates are not the rates transmitted the rates transmitted can be configured through the TX Rate setting on the Wireless Basic Wireless Settings tab Beacon Interval This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to keep the network synchronized A beacon includes the wireless networks service area the Access Point address the Broadcast destination addresses a time stamp Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps and the Traffic Indicator Message TIM DTIM Interval This value indicates how often the Access Point sends out a Delivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM Lower settings result in more efficient networking while preventing your PC from dropping into power saving sleep mode Higher settings allow your PC to enter sleep mode thus saving power but interferes with wireless transmissions RTS Threshold This setting determines how large a packet can be before the Access Point coordinates transmission and reception to ensure efficient communication This value should remain at its default setting of 2347 Should you encounter inconsistent data flow only minor modifications are recommended A Division of Osco Systema inc Wireless CTS Protection Mode Auto Wireless teclation Disabled v Basic Out Rates Detmf 2511 M Beacon rtervat 100 m OTM Intervet 1 RTS Threstckt 2347 Frogmectaton 2246 Thres
16. HTTPS HyperText Transport Protocol Secure uses SSL Secured Socket Layer to encrypt Figure 5 16 Administration Management Screen data transmitted for higher security To secure remote access of the Access Point s Web based Utility select Enabled Otherwise select Disabled SNMP SNMP is a popular network monitoring and management protocol It provides network administrators with the ability to monitor the status of the Access Point and receive notification of any critical events as they occur on the Access Point To enable the SNMP support feature select Enabled Otherwise select Disabled Identification Contact Enter the name of the contact person such as a network administrator for the Access Point 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 ss Point with Power Over 26 Set Community Enter the password that allows read write access to the Access Point s SNMP information The default is private SNMP Trap Community Enter the password required by the remote host computer that will receive trap messages or notices sent by the Access Point SNMP Trusted Host You can restrict access to the Access Point s SNMP information by IP address Enter the IP address in the field provided If this field is left blank then acc
17. LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc 2 4GHz Cisco SYSTEMS Model No WAP54GP Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems Inc and or its affiliates in the U S and certain other countries Copyright 2005 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders WARNING This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling How to Use this User Guide The user guide to the Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet has been designed to make understanding networking with the Access Point easier than ever Look for the following items when reading this User Guide This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Access Point This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Access Point This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Access Point gt gt In addition to these symbols there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this word definition Also each figure diagram screenshot o
18. SM band Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet LAN The computers and networking products that make up your local network LEAP Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol A mutual authentication method that uses a username and password system MAC Media Access Control Address The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device Mbps MegaBits Per Second One million bits per second a unit of measurement for data transmission mIRC An Internet Relay Chat program that runs under Windows Multicasting Sending data to a group of destinations at once NAT Network Address Translation NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet Network A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing storage and or transmission between users NNTP Network News Transfer Protocol The protocol used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet Node A network junction or connection point typically a computer or work station OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower speed data streams which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit Packet A unit of data sent over a network Passphrase Used much l
19. 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 mode is displayed here SSID The Access Point s main SSID is displayed here Virtual SSID1 7 The Access Point s virtual SSIDs are displayed here Channel The Access Point s Channel setting for wireless broadcast is shown here VLAN Trunk The status of the Access Point s VLAN feature is shown here Priority Setting The VLAN Priority Setting for the main SSID is shown here SSID Encryption Function The wireless security setting for the main SSID is displayed here SSID Priority The VLAN Priority setting for the main SSID is displayed here Virtual SSID1 7 Encryption Function The wireless security settings for the virtual SSIDs are displayed here Virtual SSID1 7 Priority The VLAN Priority settings for the virtual SSIDs are displayed here To update the status information click the Refresh button Click Help for more information Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Status Wireless Tab LINKSYS A Division of Caco Systm Inc Status Figure 5 24 Status Wireless Screen 33 Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Status System Performance Tab gu A Division of Ono Systema inc The System Performance screen displ
20. a hacker s job more difficult There are several ways that WEP can be maximized 1 Use the highest level of encryption possible 2 Use Shared Key authentication 3 Change your WEP key regularly WPA Wi Fi Protected Access WPA is the newest and best available standard in Wi Fi security Two modes are available Pre Shared Key and RADIUS Pre Shared Key gives you a choice of two encryption methods TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol which utilizes a stronger encryption method and incorporates Message Integrity Code MIC to provide protection against hackers and AES Advanced Encryption System which utilizes a symmetric 128 Bit block data encryption RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service utilizes a RADIUS server for authentication and the use of dynamic TKIP AES or WEP A IMPORTANT Always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same encryption method and encryption key or your wireless network will not function properly 41 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 This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other de
21. ade Screen Figure 5 20 Administration Language Upgrade Screen Figure 5 21 Administration Reboot Screen Figure 5 22 Administration Config Management Screen Figure 5 23 Status Local Network Screen Figure 5 24 Status Wireless Screen Figure 5 25 Status System Performance Screen Figure C 1 Firmware Upgrade 32 33 34 43 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 In fact the Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet can support communications on up to eight wireless networks using Virtual Local Area Network VLAN technology The Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet also offers the convenience of Power over Ethernet PoE capability so it can receive data and power over a single Ethernet network cable 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 cre
22. amp ze m M Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable Workgroup Switch Injector SD205 WAPPOE12 WAPS4GP WAPS46P Figure 5 13 Wireless Repeater Diagram To configure a Wireless Repeater environment select Wireless Repeater and enter the MAC address of the remote access point in the MAC 7 field If you do not know the access point s MAC address click the Site Survey button Select the access point you want to use and click the Apply button Then click the Close button to return to the AP Mode screen If you do not see the access point you want click the Refresh button to search for access points again Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information VPN Router RVO82 Site Survey 8 i f RESTE Figure 5 14 Site Survey Screen 24 additional access points to connect more wired networks This feature only works with the Linksys Wireless G Point can ONLY be accessed by another access point Exterior Access Point with Power Over Ethernet model number WAG54GPE or another Wireless G Access Point in Wireless Bridge mode In order for your other with Power Over Ethernet model number WAP54GP wireless devices to access the Access Point you must reset it to Access Point mode The two modes are mutually exclusive Wireless Bridge This mode connects two physically separated wire
23. ary If you want to let the Access Point s signal be repeated then click the checkbox next to Allow wireless signal to be repeated by a repeater Enter the MAC addresses of the repeaters in the MAC 1 3 fields Repeaters can be another access point or the Wireless G Range Expander model number WRE54G Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information c Paint with Dawar Over Ethernet S Point with Power Over Ethernet D Access Point detst C Abw wires signal to be repented by a repastar Repester MAC 4 MAC MAC Wireless Rinpester Remote Access Porte MAC Address MAC O Wireless Bridge MAC f MAC MAC MAC 4 Note Wireless Repeater and Bridging modes will only work with another Linksys Wireless Access Point NAP 4GP or WAPA amp OPE Save Settings Cancel Changes Figure 5 12 AP Mode Screen 23 Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Wireless Repeater When set to Wireless Repeater mode the Wireless Repeater is able to talk to up a remote access point within its range and retransmit its signal This feature only works with the Linksys Wireless G Exterior Access Point with Power Over Ethernet model number WAG54GPE or another Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet model number WAP54GP Desktop PC Your Notebook 656 uh s dh a Network p s E l
24. at is the IEEE 802 11b standard It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks The 802 11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 11b standard The 802 11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz What is the IEEE 802 119 standard It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks The 802 11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 11g standard The 802 11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz What IEEE 802 11b features are supported The product supports the following IEEE 802 11 functions CSMA CA plus Acknowledge protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS feature Fragmentation Power Management 36 What IEEE 802 119 features are supported The product supports the following IEEE 802 119 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 An Ad hoc wireless LAN is applicable at a departmental scale for a branch or SOHO operation What is Infrastructure An
25. ate 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 802 119 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 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 network a series of computers or devices connected together Jan local area network the computers and networking products that make up your local network poe power over ethernet a technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power ethernet network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC 802 119 a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps an operating frequency of 2 4GHz and backward compatibil
26. ation Figure 5 22 Administration Config Management Screen Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 31 The Administration Config Management Tab Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Status Local Network Tab A Division of Osco Syiteenn Inc The Local Network screen displays the Access Point s current status information for the local network Sinus 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 This is the length of time the Access Point has been running Local Network IP Address This shows the Access Point s IP Address as it appears on your local network PITE 9 23 Stele Local Network screen Subnet Mask This shows the Access Point s Subnet Mask Default Gateway Displayed here is the IP address of the Access Point s Default Gateway Primary and Secondary DNS DNS addresses used by the Access Point are displayed here To update the status information click the Refresh button Click Help for more information Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 32 The Status Local Network Tab Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Status Wireless Tab The
27. ays the Access Point s status information for its current settings and data transmissions Status 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 This shows the status of the Access Point s connection for the wired network Packets Received This shows the number of packets received Packets Sent This shows the number of packets sent Bytes Received This shows the number of bytes received Bytes Sent This shows the number of bytes sent Error Packets Received This shows the number of error packets received Dropped Packets Received This shows the number of dropped packets received Wireless Figure 5 25 Status System Performance Screen Name This indicates which wireless network SSID to which the statistics refer IP Address The Access Point s local IP address is displayed here MAC Address This shows the MAC Address of the Access Point s wireless interface Connection This shows the status of the Access Point s connection for each wireless network Packets Received This shows the number of packets received for each wireless network Packets Sent This shows the number of packets sent for each wireless network Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 34 The Stat
28. cannot find the information you need please contact your local sales office or visit http www linksys com international for more details 60 Appendix Contact Information Need to contact Linksys Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at http www linksys com or ftp linksys com Can t find information about a product you want to buy on the web Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products Give our advice line a call at 800 546 5797 LINKSYS Or fax your request in to 949 823 3002 If you experience problems with any Linksys product you can call us at 800 326 7114 Don t wish to call You can e mail us at support linksys com If any Linksys product proves defective during its warranty period you can call the Linksys Return Merchandise Authorization department for obtaining a Return Authorization Number at 949 823 3000 Details on Warranty and RMA issues can be found in the Warranty Information section in this Guide 61
29. d click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information The Administration Firmware Upgrade Tab On this screen you can upgrade the Access Point s firmware Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Access Point or the new firmware has a feature you want to use Firmware Upgrade Before you upgrade the Access Point s firmware write down all of your custom settings After you upgrade its firmware you will have to re enter all of your configuration settings To upgrade the Access Point s firmware 1 Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website www linksys com 2 Extract the firmware upgrade file on your computer 3 On the Firmware Upgrade screen enter the location of the firmware upgrade file in the field provided or click the Browse button to find the file 4 Click the Upgrade button and follow the on screen instructions Click Help for more information Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration Factory Default Tab LINKSYS A Dn sion of Caco System Inc Wireless G Access Point with P Administration Administration Figure 5 18 Administration Factory Default Screen LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systema inc Wireless G Access Point wth Po Administration Browse eree Warning Upgrading firmware may take a few
30. d networks using two access points use IMPORTANT In Wireless Bridge mode the Access gw Network Network _ OM b ln Va e LS ES _ Ethernet Cable es Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable ay Workgroup Switch Injector Injector 0205 WAPPOE12 WAPPOE12 Workgroup Switch SD205 WAPSAGP WAP54GP Figure 5 15 Wireless Bridge Diagram To configure a Wireless Bridge environment select Wireless Bridge and enter the MAC addresses of the wireless bridges access points in the MAC 1 4 fields You will also need to set the remote wireless bridges access points to Wireless Bridge mode Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information 25 T Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration Management Tab A Division of Cinco System Inc On this screen you can configure the password and SNMP settings Administration AP Password Loca AP Password User Neme admin You should change the password that controls access to the Access Point s Web based Utility no Local AP Password User Name Create a User Name and enter it in the field provided AP Password Create a Password for the Access Point s Web based Utility O conn Re enter to confirm To confirm the new Password enter it again in this field oom PIE Web Access Web HTTPS Access
31. e signal loss Leaded glass metal concrete floors water and walls will inhibit the signal and reduce range Start with your Access Point and your wireless PC in the same room and move it away in small increments to determine the maximum range in your environment You may also try using different channels as this may eliminate interference affecting only one channel Also open the Access Point s Web based Utility Click the Wireless tab and then the Advanced Wireless tab Make sure the Output Power is set to 100 Does the Access Point function as a firewall No The Access Point is only a bridge from wired Ethernet to wireless clients I have excellent signal strength but cannot see my network Wireless security such as WEP or WPA is probably enabled on the Access Point but not on your wireless adapter or vice versa Verify that the same wireless security settings are being used on all devices in your wireless network What is the maximum number of users the Access Point can handle No more than 65 but this depends on the volume of data and may be fewer if many users create a large amount of network traffic 39 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
32. er the Access Point s default IP address 192 168 1 245 in the Address field Press the Enter key Enter admin in the User Name field The first time you open the Web based Utility use the default password admin You can set a new password from the Administration Management tab Then click the OK button The Setup Tab The first screen that appears is the Setup screen This allows you to change the Access Point s general settings Setup Enter the Host and Device Names for the Access Point Host Name You may assign any Host Name to the Access Point Unique memorable names are helpful especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same network Device Name You may assign any Device Name to the Access Point Unique memorable names are helpful especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same network Network Setup The selections under this heading allow you to configure the Access Point s IP setting s IP Settings Select Automatic Configuration DHCP if your network router will assign an IP address to the Access Point Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Accessing the Utility Figure 5 1 Login Screen Liniceve A Dwaan of Osco stem inc Setup Figure 5 2 Setup Automatic Configuration DHCP Screen 12 Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Select Static IP Address if you want to assign a static or fixed IP address
33. ess is permitted from any IP address SNMP Trap Destination Enter the IP address of the remote host computer that will receive the trap messages Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information 27 ss Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration Log Tab On this screen you can configure the log settings as well as options for e mail alerts of particular events Log You can have logs that keep track of the Access Point s activities Email Alert E Mail Alert To receive e mail alerts when certain events occur select Enabled Otherwise select Disabled E Mail Address for Logs Enter the e mail address that will receive the alert logs Notification Queue Length Log Queue Length Designate the length of the log that will be e mailed to you The default is 20 entries Log Time Threshold Designate how often the log will be e mailed The default is 600 seconds 10 minutes Syslog Notification Syslog is a protocol used to capture information about network activity The Access Point supports this protocol and send its activity logs to an external server To enable Syslog select Enabled Otherwise select Disabled Syslog Server IP Address Enter the IP address of the Syslog server In addition to the standard event log the Access Point can send a detailed log to an external Syslog server The Access Point
34. ettings You can enter and save more than one configuration for the Access Point because the Access Point can work with a primary wireless network and up to seven Virtual Local Area Networks VLANs The Access Point can support a maximum of 32 wireless client devices h NOTE To use the Access Point s VLAN features you must have a managed switch Wireless Network Mode Select Mixed and both Wireless G and Wireless B computers will be allowed on the network but the speed will be reduced Select G Only for maximum speed with Wireless G products only The final selection B Only allows only Wireless B products on the network You can also disable wireless performance if you select Disabled VLAN Trunk Select Enabled if you want to use the Access Point s VLAN features Priority Select Enabled if you want to use the Access Point s capability to assign VLAN priorities Select Disabled if you want to disable the Access Point s capability to assign VLAN priorities Main SSID Enter settings for the Access Point s primary wireless network Virtual SSID1 7 You can enter settings for up to seven virtual wireless networks SSID Name The SSID is the unique name shared among all devices in a wireless network It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters which may be any keyboard character Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in each wireless network VLAN ID Enter the ID number you want to assign to thi
35. hanges or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information 3 Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Division of Cinco Spitama inc Wireless Figure 5 7 Wireless Security RADIUS Screen 18 Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Authentication Type Select the authentication method you want the Access Point to use Shared Key or Open System Shared Key is when both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication Open System is when the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication All devices on your network must use the same authentication type Allow PCs with the same wireless network name SSID to see each other When enabled devices in the same wireless network will be able to access each other so they can transfer files through the network To deny access select Disabled Otherwise keep the default Enabled Default Transmit Key Select a Default Transmit Key choose which Key to use WEP Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits Passphrase To generate WEP keys using a Passphrase then enter the Passphrase and click the Generate key Key 1 4 If you want to manually enter WEP keys then complete the fields provided Each WEP key can consist of the letters A through F and the numbers 0 through 9 It should be 10 characters in length for 64 bit encryption or 26 cha
36. hold Sine Seta Cancel Changes Figure 5 11 Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Screen cts clear to send a signal sent by a wireless device signifying that it is ready to receive data beacon internal data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized packet a unit of data sent over a network diim delivery traffic indication message a message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency rts request to send a networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting 21 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 will create more packets for each transmission If you have decreased this value and experience high packet error rates you can increase it again but it will likely decrease overall network performance Only minor modifications of this value are recommended Output Power You can adjust the output power of the Access Point to get the appropriate coverage for your wireless network Select the level you need for your environment If you are not sure which setting to choose then keep the default setting 100 Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more inf
37. ike a password a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products PEAP Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system such as passwords 48 Ping Packet INternet Groper An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online POP3 Post Office Protocol 3 A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet Port The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters Power over Ethernet PoE A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet A type of broadband connection that provides authentication username and password in addition to data transport PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol PPP to be tunneled through an IP network This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe Preamble Part of the wireless signal that synchronizes network traffic RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access 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
38. inksys offers an R SMA extension cable AC9SMA and an R TNC extension cable AC9TNO Both of these cables are 9 meters long and have a cable loss attenuation of 5 dB To compensate for the attenuation Linksys also offers higher gain antennas the HGA7S with R SMA connector and HGA7T with R TNC connector These antennas have a gain of 7 dBi and may only be used with either the R SMA or R TNC extension cable Combinations of extension cables and antennas resulting in a radiated power level exceeding 100 mW EIRP are illegal Power Output of Your Device To comply with your country s regulations you may have to change the power output of your wireless device Proceed to the appropriate section for your device Note The power output setting may not be available on all wireless products For more information refer to the documentation on your product s CD or http www linksys com international Wireless Adapters Wireless adapters have the power output set to 10096 by default Maximum power output on each adapter does not exceed 20 dBm 100 mW it is generally 18 dBm 64 mW or below If you need to alter your wireless adapter s power output follow the appropriate instructions for your computer s Windows operating system 59 Windows XP Double click the Wireless icon in your desktop s system tray Open the Wireless Network Connection window Click the Properties button Select the General tab and click the Configure button In
39. integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration Infrastructure is applicable to enterprise scale for wireless access to a central database or wireless application for mobile workers What is roaming Roaming is the ability of a portable computer to communicate continuously while its user is moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single Access Point Before using the roaming function the user must make sure that the computer is set to the same channel number as the Access Point of the dedicated coverage area To achieve true seamless connectivity the wireless LAN must incorporate a number of different functions Each node and Access Point for example must always acknowledge receipt of each message Each node must maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links Access Points and nodes In such a system the user s end node undertakes a search for the best possible access to the system First it evaluates such factors as signal strength and quality as well as the message load currently being carried by each Access Point and the distance of each Access Point to the wired backbone Based on that information the node next selects the right Access Point and registers its address Communications between end node and host computer can then be transmitted up and down the bac
40. inter sharing Linksys wireless products perform the same function as LAN products Therefore Linksys wireless products can work with NetWare Windows NT 2000 or other LAN operating systems to support printer or file sharing What is WEP WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy a data privacy mechanism based on a 40 bit shared key algorithm as described in the IEEE 802 11 standard 38 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 Unlike IP addresses which can change every time a computer logs on to the network the MAC address of a device stays the same making it a valuable identifier for the network How do avoid interference Using multiple Access Points on the same channel and in close proximity to one another will generate interference When employing multiple Access Points make sure to operate each one on a different channel frequency How do I reset the Access Point Press the Reset button on the back of the Access Point for about ten seconds This will reset the unit to its default settings How do I resolve issues with signal loss There is no way to know the exact range of your wireless network without testing Every obstacle placed between an Access Point and wireless PC will creat
41. irektiv 1999 5 EC Suomi T m laite t ytt direktiivin 1999 5 EY olennaiset vaatimukset ja on siin Finnish asetettujen muiden laitetta koskevien m r ysten mukainen Svenska Denna utrustning r i verensst mmelse med de v sentliga kraven och Swedish andra relevanta best mmelser i Direktiv 1999 5 EC NOTE The full Declaration of Conformity can be found either on the CD or a separate document included with this product If you need any other technical documentation see the Technical Documents on www linksys com international section as shown later in this appendix The following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the requirements of the Directive 1999 5 EC e Radio EN 300 328 e EMC EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 17 e Safety EN 60950 CE Marking For the Linksys Wireless B and Wireless G products the following CE mark notified body number where applicable and class 2 identifier are added to the equipment C 05600 C 06780 CEO Check the CE label on the product to find out which notified body was involved during the assessment Appendix H Regt 57 National Restrictions This product may be used in all EU countries and other countries following the EU directive 1999 5 EC without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below Ce produit peut tre utilis dans tous les pays de l UE et dans tous les pays ayant transpos s la di
42. ity with 802 11b devices 802 11b a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 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 Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet This chapter describes the physical features of the Access Point Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Access Point to your network Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet This chapter explains how to use the Access Point s Web based Utility for advanced configuration Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix describes some frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the Access Point Appendix B Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks Appendix C Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the Access Point s firmware Appendix D Windows Help This appendix describes some of the ways Windows can help you with wireless networ
43. k Refresh to retrieve the latest MAC addresses Click Close to close this screen and return to the Wireless Network Access screen Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless Wireless Network Access Tab LINKSYS A Cen of Cosco Sites inc Wireless Wireless G Access Point Permit to access MACA 000000000000 Mace 000000000000 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 09 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 100 00 00 00 00 00 MAC 44 MAC 12 0000 00 00 00 00 0000000000 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0000 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 MAC X MAC 1 MAC amp MAC 1 MAC amp MAC 1 MAC amp MAC 16 MAC T MAC amp MAC amp MACIE MAC 47 MAC tt MAC 1 MAC 2 Figure 5 9 Wireless Wireless Network Access Screen mac address the unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device Select MAC Address h avaliable MAC below and click the 10 00 40 8a 40 45 02 20 00 45 Sa 40 45 40 Apply Figure 5 10 Select MAC Address Screen Refresh Close 20 The Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab This screen all
44. kbone As the user moves on the end node s RF transmitter regularly checks the system to determine whether it is in touch with the original Access Point or whether it should seek a new one When a node no longer receives acknowledgment from its original Access Point it undertakes a new search Upon finding a new Access Point it then re registers and the communication process continues 37 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 What is Spread Spectrum Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable secure mission critical communications systems It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability integrity and security In other words more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission but the trade off produces a signal that is in effect louder and thus easier to detect provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread spectrum signal being broadcast If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency a spread spectrum signal looks like background noise There are two main al
45. king Appendix E Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking Appendix F Specifications This appendix provides the Access Point s technical specifications Appendix G Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Access Point s warranty information Appendix H Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Access Point s regulatory information e Appendix I Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources including Technical Support 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 Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point such as the Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet or wireless router An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless router An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network and may double the effective wireless transmission range for two wireless
46. mail address Firewall A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks Firmware The programming code that runs a networking device Fragmentation Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet FTP File Transfer Protocol A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP IP network Full Duplex The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously Gateway A device that interconnects networks with different incompatible communications protocols Half Duplex Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line but only one direction at a time Hardware The physical aspect of computers telecommunications and other information technology devices HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web Infrastructure A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point IP Internet Protocol A protocol used to send data over a network IP Address The address used to identify a computer or device on a network 47 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 I
47. n of Windows you re running Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network 44 Appendix E Glossary 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 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 Adapter A device that adds network functionality to your PC Ad hoc A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other peer to peer without the use of an access point AES Advanced Encryption Standard A security method that uses symmetric 128 bit block data encryption Backbone The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together and handles the most data Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a given device or network Beacon Interval Data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized Bit A binary digit Boot To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions Bridge A device that connects different networks Broadband An always on fast Internet connection Browser An application program that provides a way to look at a
48. nd interact with all the information on the World Wide Web Buffer A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn t held up by the other Byte Aunit of data that is usually eight bits long 45 Cable Modem A device that connects a computer to the cable television network which in turn connects to the Internet CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Avoidance A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions CTS Clear To Send A signal sent by a wireless device signifying that it is ready to receive data Daisy Chain A method used to connect devices in a series one after the other Database A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed managed and updated DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System Allows the hosting of a website FTP server or e mail server with a fixed domain name e g www xyz com and a dynamic IP address Default Gateway A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by leasing an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time instead of assigning permanent IP addresses DMZ Demilitarized Zone Removes the Router s firewall protection from one PC allowing it to be seen from
49. ng network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security WINIPCFG A Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly WPA Wi Fi Protected Access a wireless security protocol using TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server 51 Appendix F Specifications Model Standards Ports Buttons Cabling Type LEDs Transmit Power Security Features WEP Key Bits Dimensions W x H x D Unit Weight Power Certifications Operating Temp Storage Temp WAP54GP IEEE802 119 IEEE802 11b IEEE802 3 IEEE802 3u IEEE802 3af Ethernet Antenna Power Reset UTP CAT 5 Power Ethernet Wireless G 802 119 14dBm Normal Temp 802 11b 18dBm Normal Temp WEP WPA RADIUS 64 128 1 26 x 7 83 x 6 89 32 mm x 199 mm x 175 mm 1 01 Ibs 0 46 kg 12V 1A IEEE802 3af Compliant PoE FCC CE 4 140 F 20 60 C 4 140 F 20 60 C 52 Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 5 to 95 Non Condensing 5 to 95 Non Condensing 53 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 unde
50. of ports 2 A device for making breaking or changing the connections in an electrical circuit TCP Transmission Control Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network Telnet A user command and TCP IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol A version of the TCP IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability Throughput The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period 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 UDP User Datagram Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent 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 50 VPN Virtual Private Network A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet WAN Wide Area Network The Internet WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A method of encrypti
51. ormation fragmentation breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network 22 ss Point with Power Over Ethernet The AP Mode Tab On this screen you can change the Access Point s mode of operation In most cases you can keep the default Access Point 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 You may also wish to do this if you want to use the Access Point as a wireless bridge for example you can use two Access Points in Wireless Bridge mode to connect two wired networks that are in two different buildings second Linksys Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet model number WAP54GP or a Linksys Wireless G Exterior Access Point with Power Over Ethernet model number WAP54GPE The Access Point will not communicate with any other kind of remote access point IMPORTANT For Wireless Repeater and Wireless Bridge modes the remote access point must be a AP Mode The Access Point offers three modes of operation Access Point Wireless Repeater and Wireless Bridge For the Repeater and Bridge modes make sure the SSID channel and security settings are the same for the other wireless access points devices MAC Address The MAC address of the Access Point is displayed here Access Point The Mode is set to Access Point by default This connects your wireless PCs to a wired network In most cases no change is necess
52. ows you to configure the advanced settings for the Access Point In most cases these settings do not need to be changed Advanced Wireless You can change the data transmission and output power settings for the Access Point CTS Protection Mode The CTS Clear To Send Protection Mode function boosts the Access Point s ability to catch all Wireless G transmissions but will severely decrease performance Keep the default setting Auto so the Access Point can use this feature as needed when the Wireless G products are not able to transmit to the Access Point in an environment with heavy 802 11b traffic Select Enabled if you want to permanently enable this feature or select Disabled if you want to permanently disable this feature Wireless Isolation When this feature is enabled PCs using different SSIDs cannot see each other so the different wireless networks are kept separate from each other In most cases including wireless hotspots keep the default Enabled If you want PCs from different wireless networks to communicate select Disabled Basic Data Rates This setting is not actually one rate of transmission but a series of rates that are advertised to the other wireless devices in your network so they know at which rates the Access Point can transmit At the Default setting the Access Point will advertise that it will automatically select the best rate for transmission Other options are 1 2Mbps for use with older wireless technology and
53. pendix 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 Information 33 36 36 40 40 43 44 45 52 54 59 61 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 5 2 Setup Automatic Configuration DHCP Screen Figure 5 3 Setup Static IP Address Screen Figure 5 4 Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Screen Figure 5 5 Wireless Wireless Security WPA Personal Screen Figure 5 6 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Screen Figure 5 7 Wireless Security RADIUS Screen Figure 5 8 Wireless Security WEP Screen Figure 5 9 Wireless Wireless Network Access Screen Figure 5 10 Select MAC Address Screen Figure 5 11 Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Screen Figure 5 12 AP Mode Screen Figure 5 13 Wireless Repeater Diagram Figure 5 14 Site Survey Screen Figure 5 15 Wireless Bridge Diagram Figure 5 16 Administration Management Screen Figure 5 17 Administration Log Screen Figure 5 18 Administration Factory Default Screen Figure 5 19 Administration Firmware Upgr
54. plies 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which is found by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment or devices e Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s e Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body Industry Canada Canada This device complies with Canadian ICES 003 and RSS210 rules Cet appareil est conforme aux normes NMB 003 et RSS210 d Industry Canada 55 Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Compliance Information for 2 4
55. r 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 This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number if applicable BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING If You are requested to return the Product mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE You are responsible for shipping defective Products to Linksys Linksys pays for UPS Ground shipping from Linksys back to You only Customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to You This warranty gives You specific legal rights and You may also have other rights which vary by
56. r other image is provided with a figure number and description like this Figure 0 1 Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section WAP54GP UG 50926A BW Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What s in this User Guide 2 Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 Network Layout 5 Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 6 The Front Panel 6 The Back Panel 7 Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 8 Overview 8 Connections for Setup 8 Placement Options 9 Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 10 Overview 10 Navigating the Utility 10 Accessing the Utility 12 The Setup Tab 12 The Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab 14 The Wireless Wireless Security Tab 16 The Wireless Wireless Network Access Tab 20 The Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab 21 The AP Mode Tab 23 The Administration Management Tab 26 The Administration Log Tab 28 The Administration Factory Default Tab 29 The Administration Firmware Upgrade Tab 29 The Administration Language Upgrade Tab 30 The Administration Reboot Tab 30 The Administration Config Management Tab 31 The Status Local Network Tab 32 The Status Wireless Tab The Status System Performance Tab Appendix A Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Ap
57. racters in length for 128 bit encryption Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information 3 Access Point with Power Over Ethernet LINKSYS A Dhs of Osco Systema me Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Wireless SSI seo bach aner Enabled M Deteut Trenet Koy 6102 Os O4 VEP Encryptor 64 bits 10 hex digits v Porsphroot Generate Save Settings Cancel Changes Figure 5 8 Wireless Security WEP Screen 19 Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless Wireless Network Access Tab This screen allows you to permit or block wireless access for computers with specific MAC addresses Wireless Network Access You can allow or block access for the MAC addresses you have entered Access List To permit access click Permit to access To deny access click Prevent from accessing If you do not wish to filter users by MAC address select Disabled MAC 1 20 Enter the MAC addresses of the computers whose access you want to control Select MAC Address from Networked Computers If you want to select a MAC address from a list click this button The MAC addresses for your computers will be automatically displayed Click the checkboxes of the MAC addresses you want to add to your access list Change these settings as described here and click Apply to apply your changes Clic
58. rective 1999 5 CE sans aucune limitation except pour les pays mentionn s ci dessous Questo prodotto utilizzabile in tutte i paesi EU ed in tutti gli altri paesi che seguono le direttive EU 1999 5 EC senza nessuna limitazione eccetto per i paesii menzionati di seguito Das Produkt kann in allen EU Staaten ohne Einschr nkungen eingesetzt werden sowie in anderen Staaten die der EU Direktive 1995 5 CE folgen mit AuBnahme der folgenden aufgef hrten Staaten Belgium The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications BIPT must be notified of any outdoor wireless link having a range exceeding 300 meters Please check http www bipt be for more details Draadloze verbindingen voor buitengebruik en met een reikwijdte van meer dan 300 meter dienen aangemeld te worden bij het Belgisch Instituut voor postdiensten en telecommunicatie BIPT Zie http vww bipt be voor meer gegevens Les liaisons sans fil pour une utilisation en ext rieur d une distance sup rieure 300 m tres doivent tre notifi es a l Institut Belge des services Postaux et des T l communications IBPT Visitez http www ibpt be pour de plus amples d tails France In case the product is used outdoors the output power is restricted in some parts of the band See Table 1 or check http www art telecom fr for more details Dans la cas d une utilisation en ext rieur la puissance de sortie est limit e pour certaines parties de la bande Repo
59. rk with your wireless network connect the Access Point s Ethernet network port to any switch or router If you want to use Power Over Ethernet POE then connect the Access Point to any switch or router that complies with the POE standard 802 3af or you can use a POE injector such as the Linksys WAPPOE or WAPPOE12 With these and many other Linksys products your networking options are limitless Go to the Linksys website at www linksys com for more information about wireless products Chapter 3 Gettingto Knowthe 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 If the LED is flashing the Access Point is actively sending to or receiving data from one of the devices over the Ethernet network port Wireless G Green The Wireless G LED lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a wireless device If the wireless LED is flashing the Access Point is actively sending to or receiving data from a wireless device 1 Cisco Systems Figure 3 1 Front Panel The Back Panel port the connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in The Access Point s Ethernet network
60. rtez vous la table 1 ou visitez http www art telecom fr pour de plus amples d tails Table 1 Applicable Power Levels in France Location Frequency Range MHz Power EIRP Indoor No restrictions 2400 2483 5 100 mW 20 dBm Outdoor 2400 2454 100 mW 20 dBm 2454 2483 5 10 mW 10 dBm 58 Italy This product meets the National Radio Interface and the requirements specified in the National Frequency Allocation Table for Italy Unless operating within the boundaries of the owner s property the use of this 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN product requires a general authorization Please check with http www comunicazioni it it for more details Questo prodotto conforme alla specifiche di Interfaccia Radio Nazionali e rispetta il Piano Nazionale di ripartizione delle frequenze in Italia Se non viene installato all interno del proprio fondo l utilizzo di prodotti Wireless LAN a 2 4 GHz richiede una Autorizzazione Generale Consultare http www comunicazioni it it per maggiori dettagli Product Usage Restrictions This product is designed for indoor usage only Outdoor usage is not recommended This product is designed for use with the standard integral or dedicated external antenna s that is are shipped together with the equipment However some applications may require the antenna s to be separated from the product and installed remotely from the device by using extension cables For these applications L
61. s printing communications and other services G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 17 Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet RADIUS This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point Allow PCs with the same wireless network name SSID to see each other When enabled devices in the same wireless network will be able to access each other so they can transfer files through the network To deny access select Disabled Otherwise keep the default Enabled RADIUS Server IP Address Enter the RADIUS server s IP address RADIUS Server Port Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server Default Transmit Key Select a Default Transmit Key choose which Key to use WEP Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits Passphrase To generate WEP keys using a Passphrase then enter the Passphrase and click the Generate key Key 1 4 If you want to manually enter WEP keys then complete the fields provided Each WEP key can consist of the letters A through F and the numbers 0 through 9 It should be 10 characters in length for 64 bit encryption or 26 characters in length for 128 bit encryption Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your c
62. s Syslog captures all log activities and includes information about all data transmissions Log Unauthorized Login Attempt To receive alert logs about any unauthorized login attempts click the checkbox System Error Messages If you want to log system error messages click the checkbox Authorized Login If you want to log authorized logins 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 Click Help for more information ss Point with Power Over Ethernet A ren of Osco Systems ic Administration Enabled Disabled Sysiog Server P Address 0 L n 0 Eurmiherized Logn Atiemgt E Authorized Login system Error Messages E Configuration Changes Figure 5 17 Administration Log Screen 28 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 Write down 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 Otherwise click the No radio button Change these settings as described here an
63. s VLAN Make sure at least one of these matches the Access Point VLAN ID entered on this screen Priority You can assign VLAN priority to each wireless network Low Medium or High TX Rate Limitation The default setting is 54 Mbps The range is from 1 to 54Mbps The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network You can select from a range of transmission speeds or you can keep the default setting 54 Mbps to have the Access Point enable the Auto oint with Power Over Ethernet A Oieion of Caco Systems re Wireless Mansso linksye g Vital SSD Virtual SSD2 Virtual S50 Virtus SSD4 Virtual SSDS Access Port MAN D Wireless Channet 13 24620Hz vw Wireless SSD Broadcast Sare Settings Figure 5 4 Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Screen 14 Fallback feature Auto Fallback will automatically negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Access Point and a wireless device Access Point VLAN ID Enter the VLAN ID of the Access Point Make sure this matches at least one of the VLAN IDs listed in the aforementioned table NOTE You must use the Access Point VLAN ID for one of your wireless networks in order to maintain access to the Access Point s Web based Utility Wireless Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided this will be the channel that all
64. ss Point with Power Over Ethernet WPA Enterprise LINKSYS This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS Wireless G Access Point wth Power Over Ethernet server is connected to the Access Point Wireless pren Allow PCs with the same wireless network name SSID to see each other When enabled devices in the same wireless network will be able to access each other so they can transfer files through the network To deny access select Disabled Otherwise keep the default Enabled RADIUS Server IP Address Enter the RADIUS server s IP address WPA Algorithms WPA offers you two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select the type of algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES RADIUS Server Port Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys Figure 5 6 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Screen Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information radius a protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access server any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to file
65. sword regularly NOTE Some of these security features are available only through the network router or access point Refer to the router or access point s documentation for more information 40 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 The Linksys default SSID is linksys Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use Change your SSID regularly so that any hackers who have gained access to your wireless network will have to start from the beginning in trying to break in MAC Addresses Enable MAC Address filtering MAC Address filtering will allow you to provide access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses This makes it harder for a hacker to access your network with a random MAC Address WEP Encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is often looked upon as a cure all for wireless security concerns This is overstating WEP s ability Again this can only provide enough security to make
66. ternatives Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS What is DSSS What is FHSS And what are their differences Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver Properly synchronized the net effect is to maintain a single logical channel To an unintended receiver FHSS appears to be short duration impulse noise Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for each bit to be transmitted This bit pattern is called a chip or chipping code The longer the chip the greater the probability that the original data can be recovered Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission statistical techniques embedded in the radio can recover the original data without the need for retransmission To an unintended receiver DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected ignored by most narrowband receivers Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air WLAN features two fold protection in security On the hardware side as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology it has the inherent security feature of scrambling On the software side the WLAN series offers a variety of wireless security methods to enhance security and access control Users can set it up depending upon their needs Can Linksys wireless products support file and pr
67. 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 DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency Dynamic IP Address A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server 46 EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol A general authentication protocol used to control network access Many specific authentication methods work within this framework EAP PEAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system such as passwords EAP TLS Extensible Authentication Protocol Transport Layer Security A mutual authentication method that uses digital certificates Encryption Encoding data transmitted in a network Ethernet A networking protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium Finger A program that tells you the name associated with an e
68. the Properties window click the Advanced tab Select Power Output From the pull down menu on the right select the wireless adapter s power output percentage DO OL ON Windows 2000 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Double click Network and Dial Up Connections 3 Select your current wireless connection and select Properties 4 From the Properties screen click the Configure button 5 Click the Advanced tab and select Power Output 6 From the pull down menu on the right select the wireless adapter s power setting If your computer is running Windows Millennium or 98 then refer to Windows Help for instructions on how to access the advanced settings of a network adapter Wireless Access Points Routers or Other Wireless Products If you have a wireless access point router or other wireless product use its Web based Utility to configure its power output setting refer to the product s documentation for more information Technical Documents on www linksys com international Follow these steps to access technical documents Browse to http www linksys com international Click the region in which you reside Click the name of the country in which you reside Click Products Click the appropriate product category Select a product Click the type of documentation you want The document will automatically open in PDF format NOOPON gt Note If you have questions regarding the compliance of these products or you
69. tion 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 Log Configure the Log settings for the Access Point on this screen Factory Default Use this screen to reset the Access Point to its factory default settings Firmware Upgrade Upgrade the Access Point s firmware on this screen Language Upgrade On this screen change the language of the Access Point s Web based Utility Reboot Use this screen to reboot the Access Point Config Management You can back up the configuration file for the Access Point as well as save the backup configuration file to the Access Point Status You will be able to view status information for your local network wireless networks and network performance Local Network This screen will display current information on the Access Point and its local network Wireless This screen will display current information on the Access Point and its wireless networks System Performance This screen will display current information on the Access Point and its data transmissions snmp the standard e mail protocol on the Internet firmware the programming code that runs a networking device 11 Wireless G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Accessing the Utility To access the Web based Utility of the Access Point launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator and ent
70. tion tab and then select the Management screen The Access Point s default password is admin To secure the Access Point change the AP Password from its default Navigating the Utility There are five main tabs Setup Wireless AP Mode Administration and Status Additional screens will be available from most of the main tabs Setup Enter the settings for the Access Point and your Internet connection on this screen Wireless You will use the Wireless tabs to enter a variety of wireless settings for the Access Point e Basic Wireless Settings Enter the network mode Virtual Local Area Network VLAN settings SSIDs and other settings on this screen e Wireless Security Use this screen to configure the Access Point s security settings e Wireless Network Access From this screen you can permit or block access to your wireless network communicate over the network with this protocol Refer to Appendix D Windows Help for more information on TCP IP 2 HAVE YOU Enabled TCP IP on your PCs PCs tcp ip a set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network browser an application that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web 10 Advanced Wireless Settings Use this screen to configure the Access Point s more advanced wireless settings AP Mode Use this screen to configure how the Access Point will work with other access points in your network Administra
71. to another without losing the connection Router A networking device that connects multiple networks together RTS Request To Send A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting Server Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files printing communications and other services SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol The standard e mail protocol on the Internet SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol A widely used network monitoring and control protocol Software Instructions for the computer A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a program SOHO Small Office Home Office Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices SPI Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network 49 Spread Spectrum Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission SSID Service Set IDentifier Your wireless network s name Static IP Address A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network Static Routing Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path Subnet Mask An address code that determines the size of the network Switch 1 A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number
72. us System Performance Tab 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 Dropped Packets Received This shows the number of dropped packets received for each wireless network To update the status information click the Refresh button Click Help for more information 35 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 The Access Point is nothing more than a wireless hub and as such cannot be configured to handle DHCP capabilities Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network Consult the application s user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network Can 1 play multiplayer games with other users of the wireless network Yes as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN local area network Refer to the game s user guide for more information Wh
73. vice First select the type of WPA algorithm TKIP or AES Enter the RADIUS server s IP Address and port number along with a key shared between the device and the server Last enter a Group Key Renewal period which instructs the device how often it should change the encryption keys RADIUS WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device First enter the RADIUS server s IP Address and port number along with a key shared between the device and the server Then select a WEP key and a level of WEP encryption and either generate a WEP key through the Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network s performance but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network encryption should be used These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer 42 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

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