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Linksys WAP54GX manual Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX, The Front Panel

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX

Wireless-G Access Point with SRX

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX

The Front Panel

The Access Point's LEDs, which indicate activity and status information, are located on the front panel.

Figure 3-1: Front Panel

Ethernet	Green. The Link LED lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a device
	through the Ethernet network port. The LED flashes when the Access Point is transmitting or
	receiving data through the Ethernet network port.
Wireless	Green. The Act LED lights up when the Access Point is ready for wireless use. It flashes when
	the Access Point is transmitting or receiving data wirelessly.
Power	Green. The Power LED lights up when the Access Point is powered on.

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Linksys WAP54GX manual Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX, The Front Panel

Contents

2.4 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Access Point with SRXWIRELESS User GuideHow to Use this User Guide Copyright and Trademarksword definition Table of Contents Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless NetworkChapter 5 Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXAppendix A Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityAppendix F Specifications Appendix G Warranty InformationList of Figures Figure 6-9 Wireless Security - RADIUS Screen Chapter 1 Introduction Welcomenetwork a series of computers or devices connected together adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PCWhat’s in this User Guide? This appendix supplies the Access Point’s regulatory information Wireless-G Access Point with SRXAppendix H Regulatory Information Appendix I Contact InformationChapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network ssid your wireless networks nameNetwork Topology RoamingNetwork Layout Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Front PanelThe Back Panel Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Connections for SetupOverview Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Figure 5-2 Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen Figure 5-4 Power on the Access Point Screen Figure 5-6 Select the Access Point Screen Figure 5-8 Basic Settings Screen Configuring the Access Point’s Wireless Settings WEP WEP 64-Bit WEP 128-Bitencryption encoding data transmitted in a network WPA/WPA2 Personal WPA Personal WPA2 PersonalWPA2 Mixed Mode Figure 5-15 Confirm New Settings Screen Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX SetupWireless AdministrationStatus firmware the programming code that runs a networking deviceAccessing the Utility The Setup - Network Setup TabNetwork Setup Figure 6-3 Setup - Static IP Screen The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless-G Access Point with SRX Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless Securityencryption encoding data transmitted in a network WPA2-Mixed WPA-EnterpriseRADIUS The Wireless - Wireless MAC Filter Tab Wireless MAC FilterThe Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Advanced Wirelesspacket a unit of data sent over a network The Administration - Management Tab ManagementThe Administration - Log Tab The Administration - Factory Defaults Tab The Administration - Firmware Upgrade TabFactory Defaults upgrade to replace existing software or firmware with a newer versionThe Status - Local Network Tab AP’s InformationLocal Network The Status - Wireless Network Tab Wireless NetworkAppendix A Troubleshooting Can the Access Point act as my DHCP server?What is the IEEE 802.11b standard? What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?What IEEE 802.11g features are supported? What is Ad-hoc?What is Infrastructure? What is roaming?What is the ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? Can Linksys wireless products support file and printer sharing?What is a MAC Address? How do I reset the Access Point?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? Does the Access Point function as a firewall?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID WPA-Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server, select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareAppendix D Windows Help TCP/IPShared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesAppendix E Glossary Domain - A specific name for a network of computers Packet - A unit of data sent over a network Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together Topology - The physical layout of a network Appendix F Specifications Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix F SpecificationsOperating Humidity Storage HumidityAppendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix H Regulatory InformationDual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix H Regulatory InformationAppendix I Contact Information