Access Point with
Wireless- G
Power Over Ethernet
WIRELESS
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
How to Use this User Guide
Copyright and Trademarks
Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network
Table of Contents
Chapter 5 Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point
Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
Appendix A Troubleshooting
List of Figures
Figure 6-22 Administration - Firmware Upgrade
Figure 6-21 Administration - Factory Default
Figure 6-23 Administration - Reboot
Figure 6-24 Administration - Config Management
Welcome
Chapter 1 Introduction
network a series of computers or devices connected together
adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC
What’s in this User Guide?
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
This appendix supplies the Access Point’s regulatory information
Appendix H Regulatory Information
Appendix I Contact Information
ssid your wireless networks name
Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Topology
Roaming
Network Layout
Green. The Power LED lights up when the Access Point is powered on
Power
Wireless-G
receiving data from a wireless device
The Back Panel
Overview
Connections for Setup
Stand Option
Placement Options
Wall-Mount Option
Setup
Wireless
Setup
Navigating the Utility
AP Mode
Administration
Status
snmp the standard network management protocol on the Internet
IP Settings
The Setup Tab
Time
The Setup - Time Tab
Wireless Network
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab
Tx Rate Limiting. You can limit the maximum data rate used in your network to save bandwidth and power consumption on client devices. The actual data rate is determined by an Auto-Fallback mechanism between your Access Point and a client device. The default is 54 Mbps Mixed or G-Only mode, 11 Mbps for B-Only mode
Wireless Security
The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab
WPA2-Personal Mixed
WPA2-Personal
WPA2-Enterprise
WPA-Enterprise
WPA2-Enterprise Mixed
RADIUS
Wireless Connection Control
The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab
Select MAC Address From Networked Computers
Advanced Wireless
The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab
More for additional details
MAC Address
The AP Mode Tab
Wireless Repeater
Wireless Bridge
AP Password
The Administration - Management Tab
Web Access
SNMP
Page
The Administration - Log Tab
More for additional details
The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab
The Administration - Factory Default Tab
Factory Default
Firmware Upgrade
Reboot
The Administration - Reboot Tab
Config Management
The Administration - Config Management Tab
Information
The Status - Local Network Tab
Local Network
The Status - Wireless Tab
System Performance
The Status - System Performance Tab
The Status - System Performance Tab
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
Can the Access Point act as my DHCP Server?
Appendix A Troubleshooting
What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?
What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?
What is Ad-hoc?
What IEEE 802.11g features are supported?
What is Infrastructure?
What is roaming?
What is Spread Spectrum?
What is the ISM band?
What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?
Can Linksys wireless products support file and printer sharing?
How do I reset the Access Point?
What is a MAC Address?
How do I resolve issues with signal loss?
Does the Access Point function as a firewall?
Security Precautions
Appendix B Wireless Security
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID
WPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIUS server, select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys
Appendix C Upgrading Firmware
Appendix C Upgrading Firmware
TCP/IP
Appendix D Windows Help
Shared Resources
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places
Appendix 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
IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af
Appendix F Specifications
802.11g 14dBm @ Normal Temp 802.11b 18dBm Normal Temp
Appendix F Specifications
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
Operating Humidity
Storage Humidity
Appendix G Warranty Information
Appendix H Regulatory Information
Règlement d’Industry Canada
Appendix H Regulatory Information
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
Appendix H Regulatory Information
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Appendix H Regulatory Information
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Appendix H Regulatory Information
Dual-Band Wireless Access Point
Appendix I Contact Information