Mobile Mark wap11 manual Table of Contents, Introduction

Instant WirelessTM Series

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction	1
The Instant WirelessTM Network Access Point	1
Features	1
Package Contents	2
System Requirements	2

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network	3
Network Topology	3
Roaming	3
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless Network Access Point	4
The Wireless Network Access Point’s Ports	4
The Wireless Network Access Point’s LEDs	5
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless Network Access Point	6
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless Network Access Point	7
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless Network Access Point	14
The Setup Tab	14
The Password Tab	19
The Status Tab	20
The Help Tab	22
The Filter Tab	23
The Wireless Tab	25
Appendix A: Troubleshooting	28
Frequently Asked Questions	28
Appendix B: Setting Up the TCP/IP Protocol	32
Setting Up TCP/IP in Windows	32
TCP/IP Setup for Windows 95, 98, and Millennium	33
TCP/IP Setup for Windows NT 4.0	34
TCP/IP Setup for Windows 2000	35
Appendix C: Glossary	36
Appendix D: Specifications	44
Environmental	45
Appendix E: Warranty Information	46
Appendix F: Contact Information	47

Wireless Network Access Point

Chapter 1: Introduction

The Instant WirelessTM Network Access Point

Don’t be bound by cabling restrictions any longer! The Instant Wireless™ Network Access Point from Linksys delivers the freedom to configure your net- work your way. Utilization of state-of-the-art wireless technology gives you the ability to set up workstations in ways you never thought possible; no cables to install means fewer expenses and fewer hassles.

The Instant Wireless™ Network Access Point’s high-powered antennae offer a range of operation of up to 1500 feet, providing seamless roaming throughout your LAN infrastructure. Advanced user authentication ensures a high level of security for wireless networking, while easy-to-use Windows-based diagnostics and statistics tools ensure that you’ll always be in control. Best of all, the Instant Wireless™ Network Access Point features easy installation—just plug it in and you’re ready to go!

When all these features come together in one compact, lightweight, and power- efficient unit, you have the ultimate in flexible networking—the Linksys Instant Wireless™ Network Access Point.

Features

•Highly Efficient Dipole Antennae Provide Extensive Range of Operation

•Enjoy Your Wireless Office Beyond the Range of Ethernet Networking

•Auto Fall-Back Data Rate for Long-Distance Communication and Noisy Environments

•High-Speed Data Transfer Rate Up to 11 Mbps

•Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-Compliant Equipment

•Features Roaming and Network Traffic Filtering

•Extensive Operating Range Supports up to 300 ft. (Indoors) and 500 feet (Outdoors)

•Up to 256-Bit Wired Equivalent Privacy Supported

•Free Software Driver Upgrades

•Compatible with Virtually All Major Operating Systems

•Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week for North America Only

•1-Year Limited Warranty

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