Linksys WAP300N Operating modes, Access Point Mode, Internet Modem, Computer Tablet Smartphone

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Linksys WAP300N

Operating modes

Access Point Mode

Adds wireless networking to an existing wired (Ethernet) network or upgrades an existing wireless network. For instructions about using this mode, see “How to use Access Point mode” on page 9.

••If you have a wired network, this mode adds the ability to connect wireless devices (such as notebook computers, tablets, and smartphones) to the network.

••If you have an older wireless network, this mode adds Wireless-N (802.11n) networking support.

••If you have a Wireless-N (802.11n) 2.4 GHz-only network, this mode adds support for the 5 GHz band.

Internet

Modem

Router

WAP300N

Setting Up: Basics

Notebook

Computer

Tablet

Smartphone

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Contents User Guide Contents Specifications Overview Package contentsBack view Bottom view What is a network? Setting Up BasicsHow to expand your home network Where to find more helpComputer Tablet Smartphone Access Point ModeOperating modes Internet ModemWireless Media Connector mode Tablet Ethernet-Capable Game Console Wireless Range Extender modeNetwork Printer Wireless Bridge modeEthernet Switch Internet Modem RouterTo open the browser-based utility How to install your WAP300NHow to open the browser-based utility To install your WAP300NHow to select Access Point mode How to use Access Point modeHow to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wireless Basic Wireless Settings How to manually set up your WAP300NTo manually set up your access point Click Save Settings How to set up wireless securityWireless Wireless Security How to select Wireless Media Connector mode How to use Wireless Media Connector modeHow to run a wireless network site survey Information Security mode Required Description How to manually set up your WAP300N Select Wireless Range Extender, then click Save Settings How to use Wireless Range Extender modeHow to select Wireless Range Extender mode To select Wireless Range Extender modeHow to select Wireless Bridge mode How to use Wireless Bridge modeTo set up Wireless Bridge mode How to set up Wireless Bridge ModeHow to set up wireless security Wireless Wireless MAC Filter Setting Up AdvancedHow to set up the MAC filter To set up the MAC filterWireless QoS How to set up QoS Quality of ServiceHow to change the IP address To set up QoSHow to change the idle timeout How to change the passwordHow to disable wireless admin access Maintaining and Monitoring TroubleshootingHow to back up and restore your WAP300N configuration How to reboot your WAP300NClick Restore Factory Defaults How to restore your WAP300N’s factory settingsHow to update your WAP300N To restore your WAP300N’s factory settingsTo view device and local network information How to view device and local network informationHow to view wireless network information To view wireless network informationMaintaining and Monitoring Linksys WAP300N SpecificationsEnvironmental 3425-01640A