Linksys WAP54A Getting to Know the Wireless Access Point, The Wireless Access Point’s Ports, Link

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless Access Point

The Wireless Access Point’s Ports

The Access Point’s ports, where a network cable is connected, are located on the Access Point’s rear panel, as shown in Figure 3-1.

	Figure 3-1
LAN	This LAN (Local Area Network) port connects to
	Ethernet network devices, such as a hub, switch, or
	router.
DC 5V	The Power port is where you will connect the power
	adapter.
Reset (Button)	Briefly pressing the Reset Button, for approximately ten
	seconds, will refresh the Access Point’s connections,
	potentially clearing any jammed links.

Important: Resetting the Access Point will erase all of your settings (WEP Encryption, Wireless and LAN settings, etc.) and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Access Point if you want to retain these settings.

Wireless Access Point

The Wireless Access Point’s LEDs

The Access Point’s LEDs, where information about the unit’s current status is displayed, are located on the Access Point’s front panel, as shown in Figure 3- 2.

	Figure 3-2
Power	Green. The Power LED lights up when the Access Point is
	powered on.
ACT	Green. If the LED is flickering, the Access Point is actively
	sending or receiving data to or from one of the devices on the
	network.
LINK	Green. The LINK LED serves two purposes. If the LED is
	continuously lit up, the Access Point is successfully connect-
	ed to a device through the LAN port. If the LED is flicker-
	ing, it is an indication of any network activity.

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