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Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access

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Overview

This chapter explains how to mount and connect the Access Point.

Depending on your application, you might want to set up the IP address of the device first before mounting the device. Refer to "Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point".

hardware: the physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices.

Hardware Installation

1.Locate an optimum location on a wall for the Access Point. Refer to the antenna pattern in "Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point" to adjust the angle of the Access Point for your application.

2. Using the mounting plate as a template, mark the locations of the two wall-mount slots that are on the bottom of the mounting plate. Then, install a screw into each location.

3.Use four screws (included with the Access Point) to attach the mounting plate to the back panel of the Access Point.

4.Connect the included Category 5e Ethernet network cable to the Ethernet network port of the Access Point. Then, screw the connector cap tightly onto the port, so the Access Point has a water-resistant seal.

5. If you want to connect an optional, high-gain external antenna, unscrew the cap that protects the Type-N antenna port, then, connect your antenna cable to this port.

Figure 4-1: Mark the Locations of the Two Wall-Mount Slots

Figure 4-2: Attach the Mounting Plate

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Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use this User Guide Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityFrequently Asked Questions List of Figures 15 Wireless Advanced Wireless Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Roaming Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Network Layout Example of a Simple Wireless Network Receiving data from a wireless device Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointWireless LEDs Ethernet That supports Power over Ethernet PoEPorts Antenna Reset Button and Ground Reset Button Ground Antenna Pattern Internal Antenna Pattern Horizontal Plane Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Hardware InstallationOverview Ground the Access Point Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Accessing the Utility Enter the Host Name and IP Address settings on this screen SetupWireless Navigating the Utility AP Mode AdministrationStatus Network Setup Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointSetup Tab IP Settings Setup Time Tab Time Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless NetworkConfigure the Wireless Network attributes for each Ssid Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Disabled Wireless Wireless Security TabWireless Security WPA-Personal aka WPA-PSK WPA2-Personal WPA2-Personal Mixed WPA-Enterprise WPA2-Enterprise 11 Wireless Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise Mixed WPA2-Enterprise Mixed Radius Wireless Wireless Connection Control Tab Wireless Connection ControlSelect MAC Address From Networked Computers Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Advanced Wireless Wireless-G Exterior Access Point AP Mode Tab MAC Address Wireless Repeater 17 Wireless Repeater 18 Site Survey Web Access Administration Management TabAP Password Local AP Password Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Administration Log Tab Log Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Factory Default Administration Factory Default TabAdministration Firmware Upgrade Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Reboot Tab RebootOn this screen you can reboot the Access Point Administration Config Management Tab Config Management Status Local Network Tab InformationLocal Network Status Wireless Tab 26 Status Wireless Status System Performance Tab WiredWireless System Performance Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Appendix a Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 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 Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Standards Appendix F SpecificationsModel IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af To 95%, Non-Condensing Operating HumidityStorage Humidity External antenna is sold separately Appendix G Warranty Information Limited Warranty Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC Statement Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Information section in this Guide Appendix I Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys? Linksys