Linksys WAP11 v2.2 manual Log Tab, Help Tab, Filter Tab

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The Log Tab

To view a log of the Access Point’s activity, select the “Log” tab, shown in Figure 6-9.

Figure 6-9

To enable logging activity, click the Enable radio button beside Access Log. The default setting for this function is Disable.

The Send Log to option designates from which PC you can view the log. Third party “View Log” software is required to take advantage of this option.

To view the log, click the View Log button.

Click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel to cancel your changes. If you require online help, click the Help button.

The Help Tab

For help on the various tabs in this Web-based Utility, along with upgrading the Access Point’s firmware and viewing this User Guide, click the “Help” tab, shown in Figure 6-10.

The help files for the various tabs in this Web-based Utility are listed by tab name on the left hand side of the screen.

Wireless Network Access Point

Figure 6-10

The following resources require an Internet connection in order to access them.

Click the Linksys Website link to connect to the Linksys homepage for Knowledgebase help files and information about other Linksys products.

For an Online Manual in PDF format, click that text link. The manual will appear in Adobe pdf format. If you do not have the Adobe PDF Reader installed on your computer, click the Adobe Website link or go to the Setup Wizard CD-ROM to download this software. To download from the CD-ROM, click the Start button and select Run. Type D:\Acrobat (where “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

Firmware can be upgraded by clicking the Upgrade Firmware link. Do not upgrade your firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Access Point.

The Filter Tab

The “Filter” tab, shown in Figure 6-11, allows you to block or allow certain com- puters, by their MAC Address, from communicating with the Access Point.

To enable filtering of computers by their MAC Addresses, click the Enable radio button. To disable this feature, click the radio button by Disable.

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Wireless Network Access Point Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Instant WirelessTM Network Access Point FeaturesIntroduction Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkPackage Contents System RequirementsReset Button Wireless Network Access Point’s PortsDipole Antenna Connectors PowerConnecting the Wireless Network Access Point Instant WirelessTM Series Instant WirelessTM Series Instant WirelessTM Series Setup Tab Configuring the Wireless Network Access PointSetting WEP Encryption Password Tab Instant Wireless SeriesStatus Tab Log Tab Help TabFilter Tab Wireless Tab Instant WirelessTM Series Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingWhat is WEP? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?Setting Up TCP/IP in Windows TCP/IP Setup for Windows 95, 98, and MillenniumSelect Specify an IP Address TCP/IP Setup for Windows NT TCP/IP Setup for WindowsSelect Use the following IP Address Appendix C Glossary Instant WirelessTM Series Instant WirelessTM Series Instant Wireless Series Environmental Appendix D SpecificationsSales Information Appendix E Warranty InformationTechnical Support RMA Issues Fax Appendix F Contact InformationCopyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved
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