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Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission.

SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name.

Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network.

Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path.

Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.

Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network.

Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.

TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability.

Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period.

TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted.

Topology - The physical layout of a network.

TX Rate - Transmission Rate.

UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent.

Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.

Upload - To transmit a file over a network.

URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet.

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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 Network Setup Accessing the UtilitySetup Network Setup Tab 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 WPA-Personal Wireless Wireless Security TabWireless Security WPA2-PersonalWPA2-Mixed WPA-EnterpriseRadius Wireless Wireless MAC Filter Tab Wireless MAC FilterAccess Restriction Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Advanced WirelessWireless-G Access Point Backup and Restore Administration Management TabAP’s Password ManagementAdministration Snmp Tab Snmp V1/V2cSnmp Community Administration Log Tab LogFirmware Upgrade Administration Factory Defaults TabAdministration Firmware Upgrade Tab 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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