Linksys WAP54G manual Network Layout

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Wireless-G Access Point

Network Layout

The Wireless-G Access Point has been designed for use with 802.11g and 802.11b products. The Access Point is compatible with 802.11g 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 network with your wireless network, connect the Access Point’s Ethernet network port to any switch or router.

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 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use this User Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityFrequently Asked Questions Front Panel Back Panel25 Congratulations Screen Site Survey Screen Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Access Point Planning Your Wireless Network Network TopologyRoaming Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point Cisco logoBack Panel LAN Port Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point Connections for SetupOverview Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point Using the Setup WizardConnect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen Check the Access Point’s Status Screen Password Screen Basic Settings Screen Using the Access Point’s SecureEasySetup Feature 10 SecureEasySetup Screen15 Confirm New Settings Screen Configuring a Non-SecureEasySetup Device 16 Congratulations ScreenManually Configuring the Access Point’s Wireless Settings 17 Configure Wireless Settings ScreenWEP 64-Bit WEP 128-BitWPA Personal WPA2 PersonalWPA2 Mixed Mode Linksys Wireless GuardWPA Enterprise 25 Congratulations Screen Configuring the Linksys Wireless Guard Settings 26 Attention Screen28 Securing Your Access Point Screen 31 Wireless Guard Congratulations Screen Using the Linksys Wireless Guard Service Client Software InstallationExit Other Applications Destination Location Network Access Restart Your ComputerAccessing your Account Your Account11 Network Administration Add a Guest12 Modify Access Control Add a Member Member Registration16 Subscriber Information 18 Credentials Information Securing or Unprotecting Your Wireless Guard Network To unprotect a networkTo secure an unprotected network Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point SetupNavigating the Utility Wireless AdministrationStatus Accessing the Utility Setup Network Setup TabNetwork Setup Configuration TypeSetup Static IP Screen Setup AP Mode Tab AP ModeLAN MAC Address Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point Setup AP Mode Tab Wireless-G Access Point Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab Basic Wireless Settings12 Confirm Reset Wireless Wireless Security Tab Wireless SecurityWPA-Personal WPA2-PersonalWPA2-Mixed WPA-EnterpriseRadius Wireless Wireless MAC Filter Tab Wireless MAC FilterAccess Restriction Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Advanced WirelessWireless-G Access Point Administration Management Tab AP’s PasswordBackup and Restore ManagementAdministration Snmp Tab Snmp V1/V2cSnmp Community Administration Log Tab LogAdministration Factory Defaults Tab Administration Firmware Upgrade TabFirmware Upgrade Factory DefaultsStatus Local Network Tab AP’s InformationLocal Network Status Wireless Network Tab Wireless NetworkAppendix a Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the ISM band? Does the Access Point function as a firewall? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Access Point Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point Appendix F Specifications Operating Humidity Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementAppendix I Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Information section in this Guide

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