Linksys WAP54GPE manual Wireless Repeater

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Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

Wireless Repeater

When set to Wireless Repeater mode, the Access Point receives the signal from the remote Access Point and retransmits its signal. (This feature only works with the Linksys Wireless-G Exterior Access Point (model number: WAP54GPE), Wireless-G Interior Access Point (model number: WAP54GP), Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G), and Wireless-G Broadband Router (model number: WRT54G).

To configure a Wireless Repeater environment, click Wireless Repeater and enter the MAC addresses of the remote access points in the MAC fields. If you do not know an access point’s MAC address, click the Site Survey button. Select the access points you want to use and click the Apply button. Then click the Close button to return to the AP Mode screen. If you do not see the access point you want, click the Refresh button to run another site survey.

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

Figure 6-17: Wireless Repeater

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The AP Mode Tab

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use this User Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityFrequently Asked Questions List of Figures 15 Wireless Advanced Wireless Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Planning Your Wireless Network Network TopologyRoaming Network LayoutExample of a Simple Wireless Network Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point WirelessReceiving data from a wireless device LEDsThat supports Power over Ethernet PoE PortsEthernet AntennaReset Button and Ground Reset Button GroundAntenna Pattern Internal Antenna Pattern Horizontal PlaneWireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Hardware InstallationOverview Ground the Access Point Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Accessing the UtilitySetup WirelessEnter the Host Name and IP Address settings on this screen Navigating the UtilityAP Mode AdministrationStatus Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Setup TabNetwork Setup IP SettingsSetup Time Tab TimeWireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless NetworkConfigure the Wireless Network attributes for each Ssid Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless Wireless Security Tab Wireless SecurityDisabled WPA-Personal aka WPA-PSKWPA2-Personal WPA2-Personal MixedWPA-Enterprise WPA2-Enterprise11 Wireless Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise Mixed WPA2-Enterprise MixedRadius Wireless Wireless Connection Control Tab Wireless Connection ControlSelect MAC Address From Networked Computers Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Advanced WirelessWireless-G Exterior Access Point AP Mode Tab MAC AddressWireless Repeater 17 Wireless Repeater18 Site Survey Administration Management Tab AP PasswordWeb Access Local AP PasswordWireless-G Exterior Access Point Administration Log Tab LogWireless-G Exterior Access Point Administration Factory Default Tab Administration Firmware Upgrade TabFactory Default Firmware UpgradeAdministration Reboot Tab RebootOn this screen you can reboot the Access Point Administration Config Management Tab Config ManagementStatus Local Network Tab InformationLocal Network Status Wireless Tab 26 Status WirelessWired WirelessStatus System Performance Tab System PerformanceWireless-G Exterior Access Point 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 Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareAppendix 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 Appendix F Specifications ModelStandards IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3afOperating Humidity Storage HumidityTo 95%, Non-Condensing External antenna is sold separatelyAppendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix I Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Information section in this Guide Linksys