Linksys WAP200RF manual Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab, Basic Settings

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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster

The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab

Change the basic wireless network settings on this screen. The Access Point can connect to up to four wireless networks (SSIDs) at the same time, so this screen offers settings for up to four different SSIDs. Each SSID owns its own MAC address on this Access Point.

Basic Settings

Configure the Wireless Network basic attributes for the entire system and for each SSID.
Wireless Network Mode. Select one of the following modes. The default is Mixed.
Disable: To disable wireless connectivity completely. This might be useful during system maintenance.
B-Only: All the wireless client devices can be connected to the Access Point at Wireless-B data rates with	Figure 6-3: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings
maximum speed at 11Mbps.
G-Only: Wireless-G client devices can be connected at Wireless-G data rates with maximum speed at
54Mbps. Wireless-B clients cannot be connected in this mode.
Mixed: Both Wireless-B and Wireless-G client devices can be connected at their respective data rates.
Wireless-G devices can be connected at Wireless-G data rates.
Wireless Channel. Select the appropriate channel to be used among your Access Point and your client devices.
The default is channel 6. You can also select Auto so that your Access Point will select the channel with the
lowest amount of wireless interference while the system is powering up. Auto channel selection will start when
you click Save Settings button, it will take several seconds to scan through all the channels to find the best
channel.
SSID Name. The SSID is the unique name shared among all devices in a wireless network. It is case-sensitive,
must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, and may be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the
same for all devices in your wireless network. The default SSID name is linksys-g.
SSID Broadcast. This option allows the SSID to be broadcast on your network. You may want to enable this
function while configuring your network, but make sure that you disable it when you are finished. With this
enabled, someone could easily obtain the SSID information with site survey software or Windows XP and gain
unauthorized access to your network. Click Enabled to broadcast the SSID to all wireless devices in range. Click
Disabled to increase network security and prevent the SSID from being seen on networked PCs. The default is
Enabled in order to help users configure their network before use.
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Contents User Guide How to Use this User Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityFrequently Asked Questions Example of a Simple Wireless Network List of Figures20 Security Monitor Basic Settings Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Planning Your Wireless Network Network TopologyRoaming Network Layout Example of a simple wireless network Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point LEDsAccess Point’s port are located on the back of the device PortsDesktop Placement and Antenna Setup Antennas and PositionsConnecting the Wireless-G Access Point OverviewConnection Placement Options Stand OptionWall-Mount Option Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point Accessing the UtilitySetup WirelessNavigating the Utility AP Mode AdministrationSecurity Monitor Status Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point Setup Basic Setup TabBasic Setup Network SetupSetup Time Tab TimeWireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab Basic SettingsWireless Wireless Security Tab Wireless SecurityWPA-Personal aka WPA-PSK WPA2-PersonalWPA2-Personal Mixed WPA-EnterpriseWPA2-Enterprise WPA2-Enterprise MixedDisable RadiusWireless Wireless Connection Control Tab Wireless Connection ControlWireless Client List Connection ControlWireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Advanced SettingsWireless Vlan & QoS Tab VlanQoS AP Mode Tab MAC Address18 Wireless Repeater Mode 19 Wireless Bridge Mode Security Monitor Basic Settings Tab Wireless Security MonitorSecurity Monitor Accounts Security Monitor Event Log Tab Mail NotificationSyslog Notification Administration Management Tab Web AccessLocal AP Password ManagementSnmp IdentificationAdministration Log Tab LogEmail Alert Notification Queue LengthAdministration Factory Default Tab Administration Firmware Upgrade TabFactory Default Firmware UpgradeAdministration Reboot Tab Administration Config Management TabReboot Config ManagementStatus Local Network Tab InformationLocal Network Status Wireless Tab Wireless NetworkWired WirelessStatus System Performance Tab System PerformancePage Appendix 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 Appendix B Wireless Security Page Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Appendix F Specifications 802.11F Wireless RoamingDhcp Client 11g 14 dBm11.g 54Mbps@ -72dBm, 11.b 11Mbps@ -85dBM SecurityWireless Security Monitor Suspicious network eventsCertification Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix I Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Information section in this Guide