Linksys WAP54G manual Administration Factory Defaults Tab, Administration Firmware Upgrade Tab

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Wireless-G Access Point

The Administration - Factory Defaults Tab

On this screen you can restore the Access Point’s factory default settings.

Management

Write down any custom settings before you restore the factory defaults. Once the Access Point is reset, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration settings.

Factory Defaults

Restore Factory Defaults. To restore the Access Point's factory default settings, click this button. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

Click Help for more information.

The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab

On this screen you can upgrade the Access Point’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Access Point or the new firmware has a feature you want to use.

Firmware Upgrade

Before you upgrade the Access Point’s firmware, write down all of your custom settings. After you upgrade its firmware, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration settings. To upgrade the Access Point’s firmware:

1.Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com.

2.Extract the firmware upgrade file on your computer.

3.On the Firmware Upgrade screen, enter the location of the firmware upgrade file in the field provided, or click the Browse button to find the file.

4.Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also click the Cancel button to cancel the upgrade, or click the Help button for more information.

Click Help for more information.

Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point

Figure 7-25: Administration - Factory Defaults Screen

Figure 7-26: Administration - Firmware Upgrade Screen

upgrade: to replace existing software or firmware with a newer version

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideTable of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Back Panel Front Panel25 Congratulations Screen Site Survey Screen Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Access Point Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkRoaming Network Layout Cisco logo Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access PointBack Panel LAN Port Connections for Setup Connecting the Wireless-G Access PointOverview 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 PersonalLinksys Wireless Guard WPA2 Mixed ModeWPA Enterprise 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 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 Setup Network Setup Tab Accessing the UtilityNetwork 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 Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab12 Confirm Reset Wireless Security Wireless Wireless Security TabWPA-Personal WPA2-PersonalWPA-Enterprise WPA2-MixedRadius Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Wireless MAC Filter TabAccess Restriction Advanced Wireless Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings TabWireless-G Access Point AP’s Password Administration Management TabBackup and Restore ManagementSnmp V1/V2c Administration Snmp TabSnmp Community Log Administration Log TabAdministration Firmware Upgrade Tab Administration Factory Defaults TabFirmware Upgrade Factory DefaultsAP’s Information Status Local Network TabLocal Network 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 Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Access Point Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeShared 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 Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationNeed to contact Linksys? Appendix I Contact InformationInformation section in this Guide

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