Linksys WAP54GPE manual Table of Contents

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Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction	1
Welcome	1
What’s in this User Guide?	2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network	4
Network Topology	4
Roaming	4
Network Layout	4
Example of a Simple Wireless Network	5
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point	6
The LEDs	6
The Ports	7
The Reset Button and Ground	8
The Antenna Pattern	9
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point	12
Overview	12
Hardware Installation	12
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point	14
Overview	14
Accessing the Utility	14
Navigating the Utility	15
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point	17
The Setup Tab	17
The Setup - Time Tab	18
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab	19
The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab	21
The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab	26
The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab	27
The AP Mode Tab	29
The Administration - Management Tab	32
The Administration - Log Tab	34
The Administration - Factory Default Tab	36
The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab	36

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideTable of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityFrequently Asked Questions List of Figures 15 Wireless Advanced Wireless Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Network Layout Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology RoamingExample of a Simple Wireless Network LEDs Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointWireless Receiving data from a wireless deviceAntenna That supports Power over Ethernet PoEPorts EthernetReset Button Ground Reset Button and GroundInternal Antenna Pattern Horizontal Plane Antenna PatternWireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Hardware InstallationOverview Ground the Access Point Accessing the Utility Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointNavigating the Utility SetupWireless Enter the Host Name and IP Address settings on this screenAP Mode AdministrationStatus IP Settings Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointSetup Tab Network SetupTime Setup Time TabWireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless NetworkConfigure the Wireless Network attributes for each Ssid Wireless-G Exterior Access Point WPA-Personal aka WPA-PSK Wireless Wireless Security TabWireless Security DisabledWPA2-Personal Mixed WPA2-PersonalWPA2-Enterprise WPA-EnterpriseWPA2-Enterprise Mixed 11 Wireless Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise MixedRadius Wireless Wireless Connection Control Tab Wireless Connection ControlSelect MAC Address From Networked Computers Advanced Wireless Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings TabWireless-G Exterior Access Point MAC Address AP Mode Tab17 Wireless Repeater Wireless Repeater18 Site Survey Local AP Password Administration Management TabAP Password Web AccessWireless-G Exterior Access Point Log Administration Log TabWireless-G Exterior Access Point Firmware Upgrade Administration Factory Default TabAdministration Firmware Upgrade Tab Factory DefaultAdministration Reboot Tab RebootOn this screen you can reboot the Access Point Config Management Administration Config Management TabStatus Local Network Tab InformationLocal Network 26 Status Wireless Status Wireless TabSystem Performance WiredWireless Status System Performance TabWireless-G Exterior Access Point 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? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af Appendix F SpecificationsModel StandardsExternal antenna is sold separately Operating HumidityStorage Humidity To 95%, Non-CondensingLimited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Linksys Appendix I Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys? Information section in this Guide