Linksys WAP11 v.2.6 manual Lan, Status Tab

Page 15

Instant Wireless® Series

The Status Tab

The Status tab, shown in Figure 6-8, will display current information on the Access Point, its settings, and its performance.

Figure 6-8

•Firmware Version. This displays the current version of the Access Point’s firmware. Firmware should only be upgraded if you experience problems with the Access Point and can be upgraded from the Help tab.

LAN

•IP Address. This IP address is the unique IP address of the Access Point.

•Subnet Mask. The Access Point’s Subnet Mask (also known as an IP Mask), matches the Subnet Mask of your Ethernet network.

Wireless Network Access Point

•Gateway. This displays the IP address of your network’s Gateway.

•Send and Recv. The Send and Recv fields display the number of success- ful or dropped packets that have been sent or received.

Wireless

•SSID. The unique name shared among all points in your wireless network is displayed here.

•Encryption Function. The encryption method you chose in the Setup Wizard or changed from the Setup tab of this Web-based Utility is displayed here.

•Channel. The wireless channel shared by all wireless devices connected to this Access Point is displayed here.

•Send and Recv. The Send and Recv fields display the number of success- ful or dropped packets that have been sent or received. Some packet loss is normal in wireless networking.

22

23

Page 14 Page 16
Image 15
Page 14 Page 16
Contents Wireless Network Access Point Mail Table of Contents Instant Wireless Network Access Point FeaturesIntroduction Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeNetwork Topology Wireless Network Access Point’s LEDs Wireless Network Access Point’s PortsConnecting the Wireless Network Access Point Instant Wireless Series Instant Wireless Series Instant Wireless Series Setup Tab Configuring the Wireless Network Access PointSetting WEP Encryption Setting the AP Mode Password Tab Status Tab LANHelp Tab Log TabFilter Tab Wireless Tab Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingWhat is infrastructure mode? Setting Up TCP/IP in Windows What is a MAC Address?TCP/IP Setup for Windows TCP/IP Setup for Windows 98 and MillenniumAppendix C Glossary TCP/IP Setup for Windows XPInstant Wireless Series Instant Wireless Series Instant Wireless Series Appendix D Specifications Environmental Appendix E Warranty InformationAppendix F Contact Information Copyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved
Top Page Image Contents