Linksys WAP54G Accessing the Utility, Setup Network Setup Tab, Device Name, Configuration Type

Wireless-G Access Point

Accessing the Utility

To access the Web-based Utility of the Access Point, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. In the Address field, enter the Access Point’s default IP address, 192.168.1.245, or the IP address you entered during the Setup Wizard. (Should you need to learn what IP address the Access Point presently uses, run the Setup Wizard again. It will scan the Access Point and give you its IP address.) Press the Enter key.

The login screen will appear. Enter admin in the User Name field. The first time you open the Web-based Utility, use the default password, admin. (You can set a new password from the Administration - Management tab.) Then click the OK button.

The Setup - Network Setup Tab

The first screen that appears is the Network Setup screen. This allows you to change the Access Point's general settings.

Network Setup

Device Name

You may assign any Device Name to the Access Point. Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same network.

Configuration Type

Select Automatic Configuration - DHCP if your network router will assign an IP address to the Access Point.

The Access Point’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway address are displayed here.

Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point

Figure 7-1: Login Screen

Figure 7-2: Setup - Automatic Configuration -

DHCP Screen

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Accessing the Utility