Linksys WAP4400N manual Planning Your Wireless Network, Network Topology, Roaming, Network Layout

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Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

Network Topology

A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one or more wireless adapters. Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel to talk to each other. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with each other to form an ad-hoc network without the use of an access point.

Linksys also provides products to allow wireless adaptors to access wired network through a bridge such as the wireless access point, or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired or wireless network via the access point or wireless router.

An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network, and may double the effective wireless transmission range for two wireless adapter PCs. Since an Access Point is able to forward data within a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network may be more than doubled since Access Point can transmit signal at higher power to the wireless space.

Roaming

Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC's signal, providing that they both share the same wireless network (SSID) and wireless security settings.

This Access Point has 802.11F Inter-Access Point Protocol (IAPP) to complete the roaming process in seconds. If your wireless networks share the same IP subnet, this will not disrupt your data connection while moving around.

Before you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position. Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.

Network Layout

The Wireless-N Access Point has been designed for use with 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b products. The Access Point is compatible with 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b adapters, such as the notebook adapters for your laptop computers, PCI adapters for your desktop PCs, and USB adapters for all PCs when you want to enjoy

ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.

infrastructure: a wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.

roaming: the ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection.

ssid: your wireless network's name

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Contents Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet How to Use this User Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Example of a Simple Wireless Network List of Figures18 Administration Management Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Roaming Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Network LayoutExample of a Simple Wireless Network Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point LEDsPorts Back ViewReset Button Antennas and PositionsStandalone Position and its Antenna Setup Overview Connecting the Wireless-N Access PointConnection Stand Option Placement OptionsWall-Mount Option Setting Up the Wireless-N Access Point Accessing the UtilityWireless SetupNavigating the Utility Security Monitor AdministrationStatus Basic Setup Configuring the Wireless-N Access PointSetup Basic Setup Tab Network SetupSetup Time Tab TimeWireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab Basic SettingsWireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Disabled Wireless Wireless Security TabWireless Security WPA-Personal aka WPA-PSKWPA2-Personal WPA2-Personal MixedWPA-Enterprise WPA2-EnterpriseWPA2-Enterprise Mixed WEPWireless Client List Wireless Wireless Connection Control TabWireless Connection Control Connection ControlWireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Advanced WirelessWireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Security Monitor Tab Wireless Security MonitorSecurity Monitor Accounts Local AP Password Administration Management TabWeb Access ManagementIdentification Administration Log Tab LogWireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Factory Default Administration Factory Default TabAdministration Firmware Upgrade Tab Firmware UpgradeAdministration Reboot Tab RebootAdministration Config Management Tab Config ManagementInformation Status Local Network TabLocal Network Status Wireless Tab Wireless NetworkStatus System Performance Tab WiredWireless System PerformanceWireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 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? Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix F Specifications Model WAP4400N StandardsOperating Humidity Storage HumidityAppendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Need to contact Linksys? Appendix I Contact InformationInformation section in this Guide
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