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Wireless-G Access Point

The Setup - AP Mode Tab

On this screen you can change the Access Point’s mode of operation. In most cases, you can keep the default, Access Point. You may wish to change the Access Point’s mode of operation if you want to use the Access Point as a wireless repeater to extend the range of your wireless network. You may also wish to change the Access Point’s mode of operation if you want to use the Access Point as a wireless bridge; for example, you can use two Access Points in Wireless Bridge mode to connect two wired networks that are in two different buildings.

IMPORTANT: For the AP Client and Wireless Bridge modes, the remote access point must be a second

Linksys Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G). For the Wireless Repeater mode, the

remote wireless bridge must be a second Linksys Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G)

or Wireless-G Router (model number: WRT54G).

AP Mode

The Access Point offers four modes of operation: Access Point, AP Client, Wireless Repeater, and Wireless Bridge. For the Repeater and Bridge modes, make sure the SSID, channel, and security settings are the same for the other wireless access points/devices.

LAN MAC Address

The MAC address of the Access Point is displayed here.

Access Point. The Mode is set to Access Point by default. This connects your wireless PCs to a wired network. In most cases, no change is necessary.

AP (Access Point) Client. When set to AP Client mode, the AP Client is able to talk to one remote access point within its range. This feature only works with another Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G).

This mode allows the AP Client to act as a client of a remote access point. The AP Client cannot communicate directly with any wireless clients. A separate network attached to the AP Client can then be wirelessly bridged to the remote access point.

To use this mode, select AP Client and enter the LAN MAC address of the remote access point in the Remote Access Point’s LAN MAC Address field. If you do not know the remote access point’s MAC address, click the Site Survey button. Select the access point you want to use and click the Close button. If you do not see the access point you want, click the Refresh button to search for access points again.

Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point

Figure 7-4: Setup - AP Mode Screen

Figure 7-5: Site Survey Screen

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideTable of Contents Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Back Panel Front Panel25 Congratulations Screen Site Survey Screen Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Access Point Roaming Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Network Layout Cisco logo Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access PointBack Panel LAN Port Overview Connecting the Wireless-G Access PointConnections for Setup Using the Setup Wizard Setting up the Wireless-G Access PointConnect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen Check the Access Point’s Status Screen Password Screen Basic Settings Screen 10 SecureEasySetup Screen Using the Access Point’s SecureEasySetup Feature15 Confirm New Settings Screen 16 Congratulations Screen Configuring a Non-SecureEasySetup Device17 Configure Wireless Settings Screen Manually Configuring the Access Point’s Wireless SettingsWEP 128-Bit WEP 64-BitWPA2 Personal WPA PersonalWPA Enterprise WPA2 Mixed ModeLinksys Wireless Guard 25 Congratulations Screen 26 Attention Screen Configuring the Linksys Wireless Guard Settings28 Securing Your Access Point Screen 31 Wireless Guard Congratulations Screen Client Software Installation Using the Linksys Wireless Guard ServiceExit Other Applications Destination Location Restart Your Computer Network AccessYour Account Accessing your AccountAdd a Guest 11 Network Administration12 Modify Access Control Member Registration Add a Member16 Subscriber Information 18 Credentials Information To secure an unprotected network Securing or Unprotecting Your Wireless Guard NetworkTo unprotect a network Navigating the Utility Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointSetup Status WirelessAdministration Configuration Type Accessing the UtilitySetup Network Setup Tab Network SetupSetup Static IP Screen LAN MAC Address Setup AP Mode TabAP Mode Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point Setup AP Mode Tab Wireless-G Access Point Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab12 Confirm Reset WPA2-Personal Wireless Wireless Security TabWireless Security WPA-PersonalWPA-Enterprise WPA2-MixedRadius Access Restriction Wireless Wireless MAC Filter TabWireless MAC Filter Advanced Wireless Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings TabWireless-G Access Point Management Administration Management TabAP’s Password Backup and RestoreSnmp Community Administration Snmp TabSnmp V1/V2c Log Administration Log TabFactory Defaults Administration Factory Defaults TabAdministration Firmware Upgrade Tab Firmware UpgradeLocal Network Status Local Network TabAP’s Information Wireless Network Status Wireless Network TabFrequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingWhat Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the ISM band? Does the Access Point function as a firewall? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Access Point Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources 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 Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationInformation section in this Guide Appendix I Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?
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