Linksys WAP54A Table of Contents, Introduction, Instant WirelessTM Series, Wireless Access Point

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 “state-of-the-art” wireless technology gives you the ability to set up workstations in ways you never thought possible; no cables to install means less expense and less hassle.

The Instant Wireless™ Wireless Access Point’s high-powered antenna offers a range of operation of up to 328 feet indoors, providing seamless roaming throughout your wireless LAN infrastructure; an advanced user authentication feature ensures a high level of network security. The Instant Wireless™ Wireless Access Point is easy to install (just plug it in and you’re ready to go!) and easy to use. With Internet browser-based diagnostics and statistic tools, you’re always in control.

When all these features come together in one compact, lightweight, and power- efficient unit, you have the ultimate in flexible networking--the Linksys Instant Wireless™ Wireless Access Point.

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 152-bit WEP encryption

•MAC address filtering and WEP ensure DSSS security

•Quick and easy setup using your own web browser

•Easy-to-Use Web-Based management

•Free technical support— 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free U.S. calls

•1-Year limited warranty

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