Linksys WAP54GP manual Accessing the Utility, Setup Tab, Network Setup, IP Settings

Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

Accessing the Utility

To access the Web-based Utility of the Access Point, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Access Point’s default IP address, 192.168.1.245, in the Address field. Press the Enter key.

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 Tab

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

Setup

Enter the Host and Device Names for the Access Point.

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

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.

Network Setup

The selections under this heading allow you to configure the Access Point’s IP setting(s).

IP Settings

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

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

Figure 5-1: Login Screen

Figure 5-2: Setup - Automatic Configuration -

DHCP Screen

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Accessing the Utility