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Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction	1
Welcome	1
What’s in this User Guide?	2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network	4
Network Topology	4
Roaming	4
Network Layout	4
Example of a Simple Wireless Network	5
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point	6
The LEDs	6
The Ports	7
The Reset Button and Ground	8
The Antenna Pattern	9
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point	12
Overview	12
Hardware Installation	12
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point	14
Overview	14
Accessing the Utility	14
Navigating the Utility	15
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point	17
The Setup Tab	17
The Setup - Time Tab	18
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab	19
The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab	21
The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab	26
The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab	27
The AP Mode Tab	29
The Administration - Management Tab	32
The Administration - Log Tab	34
The Administration - Factory Default Tab	36
The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab	36

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Linksys WAP54GPE manual Table of Contents

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