Linksys WAP54GPE manual Administration Factory Default Tab, Administration Firmware Upgrade Tab

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The Administration - Factory Default Tab

On this screen you can restore the Access Point’s factory default settings.

Factory Default

Note any custom settings before you restore the factory defaults. Once the Access Point is reset, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration settings.

Restore Factory Defaults. To restore the Access Point's factory default settings, click the Yes radio button. Then click Save Settings. Your Access Point will reboot and come back up with the factory default settings in a few seconds.

Click Save Settings to apply your change, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your change. Help information is	Figure 6-21: Administration - Factory Default
displayed on the right-hand side of the screen.

The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab

On this screen you can upgrade the Access Point’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Access Point or the new firmware has a feature you want to use.

Firmware Upgrade

Before you upgrade the Access Point’s firmware, note all of your custom settings. After you upgrade its firmware, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration settings. To upgrade the Access Point’s firmware:

1.Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com.

2.Extract the firmware upgrade file on your computer.

Figure 6-22: Administration - Firmware Upgrade

3.On the Firmware Upgrade screen, enter the location of the firmware upgrade file in the field provided, or click the Browse button to find the file.

4.Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Help information is displayed on the right-hand side of the screen.

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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 Roaming Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Network LayoutExample of a Simple Wireless Network Receiving data from a wireless device Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointWireless LEDsEthernet That supports Power over Ethernet PoEPorts 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 UtilityEnter the Host Name and IP Address settings on this screen SetupWireless Navigating the UtilityAP Mode AdministrationStatus Network Setup Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointSetup Tab IP SettingsSetup Time Tab TimeWireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless NetworkConfigure the Wireless Network attributes for each Ssid Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Disabled Wireless Wireless Security TabWireless Security 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 Web Access Administration Management TabAP Password Local AP Password Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Administration Log Tab LogWireless-G Exterior Access Point Factory Default Administration Factory Default TabAdministration Firmware Upgrade Tab 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 WirelessStatus System Performance Tab WiredWireless 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 Standards Appendix F SpecificationsModel IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3afTo 95%, Non-Condensing Operating HumidityStorage Humidity 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 Information section in this Guide Appendix I Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys? Linksys