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Wireless-G Access Point

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point

Overview

This chapter explains how to connect the Access Point for setup.

Connections for Setup

1.Connect your Ethernet network cable to your network router or switch. Then connect the other end of the network cable to the Access Point’s LAN (Ethernet network) port.

2.Connect the included power adapter to the Access Point’s Power port. Then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The LEDs on the front panel will light up as soon as the Access Point’s powers on.

Proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point.”

Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable

Figure 4-2: Connect the Power

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point

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Overview

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Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User Guide Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityFrequently Asked Questions Back Panel Front Panel 25 Congratulations Screen Site Survey Screen Welcome Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Access Point Planning Your Wireless Network Network TopologyRoaming Network Layout Cisco logo Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point Back Panel LAN Port Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point Connections for SetupOverview Using the Setup Wizard Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen Check the Access Point’s Status Screen Password Screen Basic Settings Screen 10 SecureEasySetup Screen Using the Access Point’s SecureEasySetup Feature 15 Confirm New Settings Screen 16 Congratulations Screen Configuring a Non-SecureEasySetup Device 17 Configure Wireless Settings Screen Manually Configuring the Access Point’s Wireless Settings WEP 128-Bit WEP 64-Bit WPA2 Personal WPA Personal WPA2 Mixed Mode Linksys Wireless GuardWPA Enterprise 25 Congratulations Screen 26 Attention Screen Configuring the Linksys Wireless Guard Settings 28 Securing Your Access Point Screen 31 Wireless Guard Congratulations Screen Client Software Installation Using the Linksys Wireless Guard Service Exit Other Applications Destination Location Restart Your Computer Network Access Your Account Accessing your Account Add a Guest 11 Network Administration 12 Modify Access Control Member Registration Add a Member 16 Subscriber Information 18 Credentials Information Securing or Unprotecting Your Wireless Guard Network To unprotect a networkTo secure an unprotected network Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point SetupNavigating the Utility Wireless AdministrationStatus Configuration Type Accessing the UtilitySetup Network Setup Tab Network Setup Setup Static IP Screen Setup AP Mode Tab AP ModeLAN MAC Address Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point Setup AP Mode Tab Wireless-G Access Point Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab 12 Confirm Reset WPA2-Personal Wireless Wireless Security TabWireless Security WPA-Personal WPA-Enterprise WPA2-Mixed Radius Wireless Wireless MAC Filter Tab Wireless MAC FilterAccess Restriction Advanced Wireless Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Access Point Management Administration Management TabAP’s Password Backup and Restore Administration Snmp Tab Snmp V1/V2cSnmp Community Log Administration Log Tab Factory Defaults Administration Factory Defaults TabAdministration Firmware Upgrade Tab Firmware Upgrade Status Local Network Tab AP’s InformationLocal Network Wireless Network Status Wireless Network Tab Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a Troubleshooting What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the ISM band? Does the Access Point function as a firewall? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Access Point Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point Appendix F Specifications Operating Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix I Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Information section in this Guide