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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster. This Access Point will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever.

How does the Access Point do all of this? An access point allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network while also allowing you to connect the wireless network to a wired environment. In fact, the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster can support communications on up to four wireless networks, using Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) technology.

The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster also offers the convenience of Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability, so it can receive data and power over a single Ethernet network cable. You can even connect wired networks in two different buildings, by using two Access Points set to Wireless Bridge mode.

But what does all of this mean?

Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.

PCs on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. They are connected with Ethernet cables, which is why the network is called “wired”.

PCs equipped with wireless client cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network. This is sometimes called a WLAN, or Wireless Local Area Network. The Access Point bridges wireless networks of both 802.11g and 802.11b standards and wired networks.

Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Access Point, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Access Point.

access point: a device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with each other and with devices on a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.

network: a series of computers or devices connected together.

lan (local area network): the computers and networking devices that make up your local network.

poe (power over ethernet): a technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power.

ethernet: network protocol defined in IEEE 802.3 standard that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.

adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your PC.

802.11g: a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

802.11b: a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

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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 Network Setup Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointSetup Basic Setup Tab Basic 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 DisableConnection Control Wireless Wireless Connection Control TabWireless Connection Control Wireless Client ListAdvanced 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 Management Administration Management TabWeb Access Local AP PasswordIdentification SnmpNotification Queue Length Administration Log TabLog Email AlertFirmware Upgrade Administration Factory Default TabAdministration Firmware Upgrade Tab Factory DefaultConfig Management Administration Reboot TabAdministration Config Management Tab RebootInformation Status Local Network TabLocal Network Wireless Network Status Wireless TabSystem Performance WiredWireless Status System Performance TabPage 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 SpecificationsSecurity Dhcp Client11g 14 dBm 11.g 54Mbps@ -72dBm, 11.b 11Mbps@ -85dBMSuspicious 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
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