Appendix C Upgrading Firmware | Linksys WAP54GPE instruction

Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

The Access Point's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility’s Administration - Firmware Upgrade tab.

Follow these instructions:

1.Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com.

2.Extract the firmware upgrade file on your computer.

3.Open the Access Point’s Web-based Utility.

4.Click the Administration tab.

5.Click the Upgrade Firmware tab.

6.On the Firmware Upgrade screen, enter the location of the firmware upgrade file in the field provided, or click the Browse button to find the file.

7. Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

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Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use this User Guide Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security List of Figures 15 Wireless Advanced Wireless Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Planning Your Wireless Network Network TopologyRoaming Network Layout Example of a Simple Wireless Network Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point WirelessReceiving data from a wireless device LEDs That supports Power over Ethernet PoE PortsEthernet 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 Overview Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointHardware Installation Ground the Access Point Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Accessing the Utility Setup WirelessEnter the Host Name and IP Address settings on this screen Navigating the Utility Status AP ModeAdministration Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Setup TabNetwork Setup IP Settings Setup Time Tab Time Configure the Wireless Network attributes for each Ssid Wireless Basic Wireless Settings TabWireless Network Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless Wireless Security Tab Wireless SecurityDisabled 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 Select MAC Address From Networked Computers Wireless Wireless Connection Control TabWireless Connection Control 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 Administration Management Tab AP PasswordWeb Access Local AP Password Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Administration Log Tab Log Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Administration Factory Default Tab Administration Firmware Upgrade TabFactory Default Firmware Upgrade On this screen you can reboot the Access Point Administration Reboot TabReboot Administration Config Management Tab Config Management Local Network Status Local Network TabInformation Status Wireless Tab 26 Status Wireless Wired WirelessStatus System Performance Tab 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? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix C Upgrading Firmware 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 Appendix F Specifications ModelStandards IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af Operating Humidity Storage HumidityTo 95%, Non-Condensing 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 Appendix I Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Information section in this Guide Linksys