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RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires.

Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection.

Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together.

Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet.

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol.

SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network.

SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name.

Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network. Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path.

Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.

Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network.

Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.

TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability.

Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period.

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideTable of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions List of Figures 15 Wireless Advanced Wireless Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkRoaming Network LayoutExample of a Simple Wireless Network Wireless Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointReceiving data from a wireless device LEDsPorts That supports Power over Ethernet PoEEthernet AntennaReset Button Ground Reset Button and GroundInternal Antenna Pattern Horizontal Plane Antenna PatternWireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Hardware Installation Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointOverview Ground the Access Point Accessing the Utility Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointWireless SetupEnter the Host Name and IP Address settings on this screen Navigating the UtilityAdministration AP ModeStatus Setup Tab Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointNetwork Setup IP SettingsTime Setup Time TabWireless Network Wireless Basic Wireless Settings TabConfigure the Wireless Network attributes for each Ssid Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless Security Wireless Wireless Security TabDisabled WPA-Personal aka WPA-PSKWPA2-Personal Mixed WPA2-PersonalWPA2-Enterprise WPA-EnterpriseWPA2-Enterprise Mixed 11 Wireless Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise MixedRadius Wireless Connection Control Wireless Wireless Connection Control TabSelect 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 AP Password Administration Management TabWeb Access Local AP PasswordWireless-G Exterior Access Point Log Administration Log TabWireless-G Exterior Access Point Administration Firmware Upgrade Tab Administration Factory Default TabFactory Default Firmware UpgradeReboot Administration Reboot TabOn this screen you can reboot the Access Point Config Management Administration Config Management TabInformation Status Local Network TabLocal Network 26 Status Wireless Status Wireless TabWireless WiredStatus System Performance Tab System PerformanceWireless-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? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork 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 Model Appendix F SpecificationsStandards IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3afStorage Humidity Operating HumidityTo 95%, Non-Condensing External antenna is sold separatelyLimited 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 Need to contact Linksys? Appendix I Contact InformationInformation section in this Guide Linksys