Cisco Systems WAP54G manual Chapter Product Overview, Front Panel, Back Panel

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Chapter 1

Product Overview

Chapter 1:

Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point. Use the instructions in this User 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.

Front Panel

Cisco logo  (Orange/White)  The Cisco logo is the Access Point’s SecureEasySetup button. It lights up when the Access Point is powered on. The Cisco logo is orange when the SecureEasySetup feature is not used, while the color white indicates that the SecureEasySetup feature is being used. When the Access Point enters SecureEasySetup mode, the Cisco logo will turn white and start flashing. Then the Access Point will generate its SSID (network name) and WPA-Personal (also called WPA-PSK) key. If the Access Point successfully associates with a client using SecureEasySetup, the Cisco logo will stop flashing and stay white. If the association is unsuccessful, then the Cisco logo will stop flashing and stay orange.

To clear the SSID and WPA-Personal key, press and hold down the Cisco logo for ten seconds. The Cisco logo will turn orange to indicate a successful reset.

NOTE: SecureEasySetup is a feature that makes it easy to set up your wireless network. If you have SecureEasySetup devices, run the Setup Wizard on the Access Point’s Setup Wizard CD-ROM. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

Power  (Red) The Power LED lights up when the

Power

Access Point is powered on.

 

Act  (Green) The Activity LED lights up when

Act

the Access Point is ready for wireless use. It

 

 

flashes when the Access Point is transmitting or

 

receiving data wirelessly.

Link

Link  (Orange) The Link LED lights up when

the Access Point is successfully connected

 

 

to a device through the Ethernet network

 

port. The LED flashes when the Access Point

 

is transmitting or receiving data through the

 

Ethernet network port.

Back Panel

LAN  The Ethernet network port connects to an Ethernet network device, such as a switch or router.

RESET  There are two ways to reset the Access Point’s factory defaults. Either press the Reset button for approximately ten seconds, or use the Administration > Factory Defaults screen of the Access Point’s Web-based Utility.

NOTE: Resetting the Access Point will erase all of your settings (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.

POWER  The Power port connects to the Access Point’s power adapter.

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Contents Wireless-G Access Point Icon Descriptions About This GuideOnline Resources Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix E Software License Agreement Back Panel Chapter Product OverviewFront Panel Additional Security Tips Chapter Wireless Security ChecklistGeneral Network Security Guidelines Client Software Installation Chapter Using the Linksys Wireless Guard ServiceDestination Location Your Account Network AccessAccessing Your Account Add a Guest Member Registration Add a MemberTo secure an unprotected network Securing or Unprotecting Your Wireless Guard NetworkTo unprotect a network How to Access the Web-Based Utility Chapter Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointHow to Navigate within the Utility Setup Tab Network SetupLAN MAC Address Setup Tab AP ModeAP Mode Basic Wireless Settings Press the SecureEasySetup Button for Your Wireless Client Wireless Security Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityRadius Access Restriction Wireless MAC FilterAdvanced Wireless Management AP’s PasswordBackup and Restore Administration Tab Log Administration Tab SnmpSnmp V1/V2c Snmp CommunityFirmware Upgrade Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeStatus Tab Local Network AP’s InformationWireless Network Status Tab Wireless NetworkCan’t connect to the Internet Appendix a TroubleshootingWAP54G Appendix B SpecificationsExclusions and Limitations Limited WarrantyObtaining Warranty Service Technical Support FCC Statement Safety NoticesFCC Radiation Exposure Statement Industry Canada StatementAvis d’Industrie Canada Wireless DisclaimerDansk Danish Miljøinformation for kunder i EU Regulatory Information Norsk Norwegian Miljøinformasjon for kunder i EU Regulatory Information Software Licenses Software in Linksys ProductsPreamble ScheduleSoftware License Agreement Software License Agreement No Warranty GNU Lesser General Public License Software License Agreement Software License Agreement Software License Agreement No Warranty Original SSLeay License OpenSSL License8092230A-AI