Linksys WAP54G manual Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point, Using the Setup Wizard

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Wireless-G Access Point

Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point

Overview

Now that you've connected the Access Point to your wired network, you are ready to begin setting it up. This

Setup Wizard will take you through all the steps necessary to configure the Access Point.

Using the Setup Wizard

1.Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

2.On the Welcome screen, click the Click Here to Start or Setup button if this is the first time you are running the Setup Wizard. These are your other choices:

Install Linksys Wireless Guard - Linksys Wireless Guard is a subscription service available to secure your network. To install the client software needed to use this service, click the Install Linksys Wireless Guard button, and proceed to “Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Wireless Guard Service.”

NOTE: Before installing the client software on your computer, you should set up the Access Point and sign up for the Linksys Wireless Guard service.

User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide.

Exit - Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.

Figure 5-1: Welcome Screen

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use this User Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Front Panel Back Panel25 Congratulations Screen Site Survey Screen Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Access Point Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkRoaming Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point Cisco logoBack Panel LAN Port Connections for Setup Connecting the Wireless-G Access PointOverview 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 PersonalLinksys Wireless Guard WPA2 Mixed ModeWPA 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 To unprotect a network Securing or Unprotecting Your Wireless Guard NetworkTo secure an unprotected network Setup Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointNavigating the Utility Administration WirelessStatus Accessing the Utility Setup Network Setup TabNetwork Setup Configuration TypeSetup Static IP Screen AP Mode Setup AP Mode TabLAN 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 MAC Filter Wireless Wireless MAC Filter TabAccess Restriction Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Advanced WirelessWireless-G Access Point Administration Management Tab AP’s PasswordBackup and Restore ManagementSnmp V1/V2c Administration Snmp TabSnmp Community Administration Log Tab LogAdministration Factory Defaults Tab Administration Firmware Upgrade TabFirmware Upgrade Factory DefaultsAP’s Information Status Local Network TabLocal 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? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Access Point Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork 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 StatementNeed to contact Linksys? Appendix I Contact InformationInformation section in this Guide

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