Instant WirelessTM Series
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction | 1 |
The Instant WirelessTM Wireless Access Point | 1 |
Features | 1 |
Package Contents | 2 |
System Requirements | 2 |
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network | 3 |
Network Topology | 3 |
Roaming | 3 |
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless Access Point | 4 |
The Wireless Access Point’s Ports | 4 |
The Wireless Access Point’s LEDs | 5 |
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless Access Point | 6 |
Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless Access Point | 7 |
The Setup Tab | 7 |
The Status Tab | 11 |
The Filter Tab | 12 |
The Advanced Tab | 13 |
The Help Tab | 14 |
Appendix A: Troubleshooting | 16 |
Frequently Asked Questions | 16 |
Appendix B: Setting Up the TCP/IP Protocol | 21 |
Setting Up TCP/IP in Windows | 21 |
TCP/IP Setup for Windows 98 and Millennium | 22 |
TCP/IP Setup for Windows NT 4.0 | 22 |
TCP/IP Setup for Windows 2000 | 23 |
TCP/IP Setup for Windows XP | 23 |
Appendix C: Glossary | 24 |
Appendix D: Specifications | 32 |
Environmental | 32 |
Appendix E: Warranty Information | 33 |
Appendix F: Contact Information | 34 |
Wireless Access Point
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Instant WirelessTM Wireless Access Point
Don’t be bound by cabling restrictions any longer! The Instant Wireless™ Wireless Access Point from Linksys delivers the freedom to configure your net- work your way. Utilization of
The Instant Wireless™ Wireless Access Point’s
When all these features come together in one compact, lightweight, and power- efficient unit, you have the ultimate in flexible
Features
•Interoperable with other 802.11a wireless equipment
•Up to 72Mbps turbo mode (only when used with the Linksys WPC54A)
•Up to 64 wireless users (nodes)
•Operation in the uncrowded 5 GHz band
•Enhanced security using up to
•MAC address filtering and WEP ensure DSSS security
•Quick and easy setup using your own web browser
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•Free technical support— 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
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