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Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point

Overview

The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box, with the default settings in the Setup Wizard. However, if you'd like to change these settings, the Access Point can be configured through your web browser with the Web-based Utility. This chapter explains how to use the Utility.

The Utility can be accessed via Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator through use of a computer that is networked with the Access Point.

For a basic network setup, most users only have to use the following screens of the Utility:

•Setup

On the Network Setup screen, enter your basic network settings here.

•Management

Click the Administration tab and then select the Management screen. The Access Point’s default password is admin. To secure the Access Point, change the AP’s Password from its default.

Navigating the Utility

There are four main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Administration, and Status. Additional screens will be available from most of the main tabs.

HAVE YOU: Enabled TCP/IP on your PCs? PCs communicate over the network with this protocol. Refer to “Appendix D: Windows Help” for more information on TCP/IP.

tcp/ip: a set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network.

browser: an application that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web.

NOTE: The Access Point is designed to function properly after using the Setup Wizard. This chapter is provided solely for those who wish to perform more advanced configuration or monitoring.

Setup

Enter the network and AP mode settings for the Access Point.

•Network Setup. Enter the settings for the Access Point and your Internet connection on this screen.

•AP Mode. Set up how the Access Point will work with other access points in your network.

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Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User Guide Table of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Back Panel Front Panel 25 Congratulations Screen Site Survey Screen Welcome Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Access Point Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkRoaming Network Layout Cisco logo Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point Back Panel LAN Port Connections for Setup Connecting the Wireless-G Access PointOverview 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 Linksys Wireless Guard WPA2 Mixed ModeWPA 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 To unprotect a network Securing or Unprotecting Your Wireless Guard NetworkTo secure an unprotected network Setup Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointNavigating the Utility Administration WirelessStatus Configuration Type Accessing the UtilitySetup Network Setup Tab Network Setup Setup Static IP Screen AP Mode Setup AP Mode TabLAN 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 MAC Filter Wireless Wireless MAC Filter TabAccess Restriction Advanced Wireless Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Access Point Management Administration Management TabAP’s Password Backup and Restore Snmp V1/V2c Administration Snmp TabSnmp Community Log Administration Log Tab Factory Defaults Administration Factory Defaults TabAdministration Firmware Upgrade Tab Firmware Upgrade AP’s Information Status Local Network TabLocal 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? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Access Point Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork 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 Need to contact Linksys? Appendix I Contact InformationInformation section in this Guide