Linksys WAP200RF manual Security Monitor Basic Settings Tab, Wireless Security Monitor

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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster

The Security Monitor - Basic Settings Tab

On this screen you can enable or disable the security monitor feature of this Wireless Access Point. It also allows you to create user accounts for system administrators to use this advanced feature.

This feature works together with Linksys Business Series wireless client adapters. A client utility will be provided with the client card, which will allow you to download information from the Access Point. The current version will support wireless Access Points and wireless clients detection and classification. Please check Linksys.com for future updates on this powerful security feature.

Wireless Security Monitor

Enabled/Disabled. You can enable or disable the security monitor feature here. When it is enabled, the Access Point will work with selected wireless PCs to monitor your wireless network. If you don’t plan to use the client utility to actively monitor your network, you can disable this feature to improve your wireless network performance. The default is Disabled.

Security Monitor Accounts

The section allows the system administrator to create accounts for the purpose of wireless security monitoring. You can create one account at a time. The administrator will be able to use his client utility to log in and get authenticated to the system after user accounts are created.

User Name. Enter the user name of this account.

Password. Enter the password of this account.

Re-enter to confirm. Enter the password a second time to re-confirm it.

Identify. You can create either an Administrator or User account by making the selection here. You can create one Administrator account and five User accounts.

Click the Add/Save button to create an account. The accounts that are created will display in the table.

Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Help information is available on the right side of the screen.

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point

Figure 6-20: Security Monitor - Basic Settings

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Contents User Guide Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideTable of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions List of Figures Example of a Simple Wireless Network20 Security Monitor Basic Settings Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkRoaming Network Layout Example of a simple wireless network LEDs Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access PointPorts Access Point’s port are located on the back of the deviceAntennas and Positions Desktop Placement and Antenna SetupOverview Connecting the Wireless-G Access PointConnection Stand Option Placement OptionsWall-Mount Option Accessing the Utility Setting Up the Wireless-G Access PointWireless SetupNavigating the Utility Administration AP ModeSecurity Monitor Status Setup Basic Setup Tab Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointBasic Setup Network SetupTime Setup Time TabBasic Settings Wireless Basic Wireless Settings TabWireless Security Wireless Wireless Security TabWPA2-Personal WPA-Personal aka WPA-PSKWPA-Enterprise WPA2-Personal MixedWPA2-Enterprise Mixed WPA2-EnterpriseRadius DisableWireless Connection Control Wireless Wireless Connection Control TabWireless Client List Connection ControlAdvanced Settings Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings TabVlan Wireless Vlan & QoS TabQoS MAC Address AP Mode Tab18 Wireless Repeater Mode 19 Wireless Bridge Mode Wireless Security Monitor Security Monitor Basic Settings TabSecurity Monitor Accounts Mail Notification Security Monitor Event Log TabSyslog Notification Web Access Administration Management TabLocal AP Password ManagementIdentification SnmpLog Administration Log TabEmail Alert Notification Queue LengthAdministration Firmware Upgrade Tab Administration Factory Default TabFactory Default Firmware UpgradeAdministration Config Management Tab Administration Reboot TabReboot Config ManagementInformation Status Local Network TabLocal Network Wireless Network Status Wireless TabWireless WiredStatus System Performance Tab System PerformancePage Frequently 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 Appendix B Wireless Security Page Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary 802.11F Wireless Roaming Appendix F Specifications11g 14 dBm Dhcp Client11.g 54Mbps@ -72dBm, 11.b 11Mbps@ -85dBM SecuritySuspicious network events Wireless Security MonitorCertification Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationAppendix 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 Need to contact Linksys? Appendix I Contact InformationInformation section in this Guide