Mobile Mark wap11 manual Table of Contents, Introduction

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Instant WirelessTM Series

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

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The Instant WirelessTM Network Access Point

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Features

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Package Contents

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System Requirements

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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

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Network Topology

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Roaming

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless Network Access Point

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The Wireless Network Access Point’s Ports

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The Wireless Network Access Point’s LEDs

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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless Network Access Point

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Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless Network Access Point

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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless Network Access Point

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The Setup Tab

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The Password Tab

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The Status Tab

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The Help Tab

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The Filter Tab

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The Wireless Tab

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Appendix B: Setting Up the TCP/IP Protocol

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Setting Up TCP/IP in Windows

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TCP/IP Setup for Windows 95, 98, and Millennium

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TCP/IP Setup for Windows NT 4.0

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TCP/IP Setup for Windows 2000

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Appendix C: Glossary

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Appendix D: Specifications

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Environmental

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Appendix E: Warranty Information

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Appendix F: Contact Information

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Wireless Network Access Point

Chapter 1: Introduction

The Instant WirelessTM Network Access Point

Don’t be bound by cabling restrictions any longer! The Instant Wireless™ Network Access Point from Linksys delivers the freedom to configure your net- work your way. Utilization of state-of-the-art wireless technology gives you the ability to set up workstations in ways you never thought possible; no cables to install means fewer expenses and fewer hassles.

The Instant Wireless™ Network Access Point’s high-powered antennae offer a range of operation of up to 1500 feet, providing seamless roaming throughout your LAN infrastructure. Advanced user authentication ensures a high level of security for wireless networking, while easy-to-use Windows-based diagnostics and statistics tools ensure that you’ll always be in control. Best of all, the Instant Wireless™ Network Access Point features easy installation—just plug it in and you’re ready to go!

When all these features come together in one compact, lightweight, and power- efficient unit, you have the ultimate in flexible networking—the Linksys Instant Wireless™ Network Access Point.

Features

Highly Efficient Dipole Antennae Provide Extensive Range of Operation

Enjoy Your Wireless Office Beyond the Range of Ethernet Networking

Auto Fall-Back Data Rate for Long-Distance Communication and Noisy Environments

High-Speed Data Transfer Rate Up to 11 Mbps

Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-Compliant Equipment

Features Roaming and Network Traffic Filtering

Extensive Operating Range Supports up to 300 ft. (Indoors) and 500 feet (Outdoors)

Up to 256-Bit Wired Equivalent Privacy Supported

Free Software Driver Upgrades

Compatible with Virtually All Major Operating Systems

Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week for North America Only

1-Year Limited Warranty

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Contents Wireless Network Access Point Copyright & Trademarks Introduction Table of ContentsNetwork Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkPackage Contents System RequirementsReset Button Wireless Network Access Point’s PortsDipole Antenna Connectors PowerConnecting the Wireless Network Access Point Instant WirelessTM Series Instant WirelessTM Series Instant WirelessTM Series Setup Tab Configuring the Wireless Network Access PointSetting WEP Encryption Password Tab Instant Wireless SeriesStatus Tab Log Tab Help TabFilter Tab Wireless Tab Instant WirelessTM Series Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingWhat is WEP? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?Setting Up TCP/IP in Windows TCP/IP Setup for Windows 95, 98, and MillenniumSelect Specify an IP Address TCP/IP Setup for Windows NT TCP/IP Setup for WindowsSelect Use the following IP Address Appendix C Glossary Instant WirelessTM Series Instant WirelessTM Series Instant Wireless Series Environmental Appendix D SpecificationsSales Information Appendix E Warranty InformationTechnical Support RMA Issues Fax Appendix F Contact InformationCopyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved