AP Mode Tab, MAC Address | Linksys WAP54GPE manual

Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

The AP Mode Tab

On this screen you can change the Access Point’s mode of operation. It is also known as WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Mode. You may wish to do this if you want to use the Access Point as a wireless repeater to extend the range of your wireless network. You may also wish to do this if you want to use the Access Point as a wireless bridge; for example, you can use two Access Points in Wireless Bridge mode to connect two wired networks that are in two different buildings.

IMPORTANT: For Wireless Repeater and Wireless Bridge modes, the remote access point must be a second Linksys Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet (model number: WAP54GP) or a Linksys Wireless-G Exterior Access Point with Power Over Ethernet (model number: WAP54GPE). The Access Point will not communicate with any other kind of remote access point.

AP Mode

The Access Point offers three modes of operation: Access Point, Wireless Repeater, and Wireless Bridge. Some other Access Points distinguish point-to-point bridge mode from point-to-multipoint bridge mode, but this Access Point supports both on the same Wireless Bridge setup. For the Repeater and Bridge modes, make sure the SSID, channel, and security settings are the same for the other wireless access points/devices.

MAC Address

The MAC address of the Access Point is displayed here. This is for the convenience to connect multiple Access Point together through repeater or bridge mode.

Access Point

The Mode is set to Access Point by default. This connects your wireless PCs to a wired network. In most cases, no change is necessary. If you want to let the Access Point’s signal be repeated, then click the checkbox next to Allow wireless signal to be repeated by a repeater. The Access Point can allow the signal to be repeated up to 3 repeaters.

For an example of a repeater, you can use the Access Point with the Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander (model number: WRE54G).

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

Figure 6-16: AP Mode

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The AP Mode Tab

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Linksys WAP54GPE manual AP Mode Tab, MAC Address

Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User Guide Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security 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 Overview Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointHardware Installation 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 Status AP ModeAdministration IP Settings Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointSetup Tab Network Setup Time Setup Time Tab Configure the Wireless Network attributes for each Ssid Wireless Basic Wireless Settings TabWireless Network 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 Select MAC Address From Networked Computers Wireless Wireless Connection Control TabWireless Connection Control 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 On this screen you can reboot the Access Point Administration Reboot TabReboot Config Management Administration Config Management Tab Local Network Status Local Network TabInformation 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? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources 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