Wireless- G
Access Point with
Power Over Ethernet
WIRELESS
How to Use this User Guide
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
Copyright and Trademarks
Table of Contents
Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network
Chapter 5 Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point
Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
Appendix A Troubleshooting
List of Figures
Figure 6-21 Administration - Factory Default
Figure 6-22 Administration - Firmware Upgrade
Figure 6-23 Administration - Reboot
Figure 6-24 Administration - Config Management
Chapter 1 Introduction
Welcome
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?
This appendix supplies the Access Point’s regulatory information
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Appendix H Regulatory Information
Appendix I Contact Information
Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network
ssid your wireless networks name
Network Topology
Roaming
Network Layout
Power
Green. The Power LED lights up when the Access Point is powered on
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receiving data from a wireless device
The Back Panel
Connections for Setup
Overview
Placement Options
Stand Option
Wall-Mount Option
Setup
Setup
Wireless
Navigating the Utility
Administration
AP Mode
Status
snmp the standard network management protocol on the Internet
The Setup Tab
IP Settings
The Setup - Time Tab
Time
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab
Wireless Network
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
The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab
Wireless Security
WPA2-Personal
WPA2-Personal Mixed
WPA-Enterprise
WPA2-Enterprise
WPA2-Enterprise Mixed
RADIUS
The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab
Wireless Connection Control
Select MAC Address From Networked Computers
The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab
Advanced Wireless
More for additional details
The AP Mode Tab
MAC Address
Wireless Repeater
Wireless Bridge
The Administration - Management Tab
AP Password
Web Access
SNMP
Page
The Administration - Log Tab
More for additional details
The Administration - Factory Default Tab
The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab
Factory Default
Firmware Upgrade
The Administration - Reboot Tab
Reboot
The Administration - Config Management Tab
Config Management
The Status - Local Network Tab
Information
Local Network
The Status - Wireless Tab
The Status - System Performance Tab
System Performance
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The Status - System Performance Tab
Appendix 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 Precautions
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
Appendix D Windows Help
TCP/IP
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
Appendix F Specifications
IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af
802.11g 14dBm @ Normal Temp 802.11b 18dBm Normal Temp
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Appendix F Specifications
Operating Humidity
Storage Humidity
Appendix G Warranty Information
Appendix H Regulatory Information
Règlement d’Industry Canada
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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 H Regulatory Information
Appendix I Contact Information