Instant Wireless Series | Linksys WAP11 v.2.6 guide

Instant Wireless® Series

6.As shown in Figure 5-5, the IP Settings screen will appear next. Enter an IP Address and Subnet Mask appropriate to your network. Then enter a unique name in the AP Name field. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous page.

Figure 5-5

•IP Address. This IP address must be unique to your network. (The default IP address is 192.168.1.251.) As this is a private IP address, there is no need to purchase a separate IP address from your service provider.

•Subnet Mask. The Access Point’s Subnet Mask must be the same as your Ethernet network.

•AP Name. You may assign any name to the Access Point. Unique, mem- orable names are helpful, especially if you are using multiple access points on the same wireless network.

Wireless Network Access Point

7.As shown in Figure 5-6, the Basic Settings screen will now appear. Enter your wireless network’s SSID, and select the channel at which the network broadcasts its wireless signal. Then, click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous page.

Figure 5-6

•SSID. The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless net- work. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters, which may be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network.

•Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to corre- spond with your network settings. All points in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly.