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Page 1: Access Point
Instant Wireless Series Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Use this guide to install: WAP51AB User Guide... - Page 2 Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individ- ual or entity.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1999/5/EY, direktiivin 89/336/EEC ja direktiivin 73/23/EEC oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen. Linksys Group™ déclare que la carte PC Instant Wireless IEEE 802.11 est conforme aux con- ditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC, la directive 89/336/EEC, et à... -
Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction
Operates in Both the 5GHz and 2.4GHz Bands • Wi-Fi Compatibility with 802.11a and 802.11b Technology • Up to 72 Mbps Turbo Mode (with Linksys 802.11a products only) • Supports up to 64 Simultaneous Wireless Users • Free Technical Support - 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free U.S. -
Page 5: Package Contents
Wireless™ Series adapter PC to a wired LAN, and doubles the effective wire- less transmission range for two Instant Wireless™ Series adapter PCs. Since the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point is able to forward data within its BSS, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure LAN is doubled. -
Page 6: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Dual-Band Wireless Access Point
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point The Dual-Band Wireless Access Point’s Back Panel The Access Point’s ports, where a network cable is connected, are located on the Access Point’s back panel. Figure 3-1 This LAN (Local Area Network) port connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a hub, switch, or router. -
Page 7: Chapter 4: Connecting The Dual-Band Wireless Access Point
Setup Wizard. Clicking the User Guide button opened this User Guide. To access the Linksys web site on an active Internet connection, click the Linksys Web button or to exit this Setup Wizard, click the Exit button. Have You: Connected the Access Point to a hub, switch or router... - Page 8 If this is the only access point on your network, it will be the only one displayed. If there are more than one displayed, select the Access Point by clicking on it and click the Yes button to continue or No to exit the Setup Wizard.
- Page 9 Figure 5-5 • Subnet Mask. The Access Point’s Subnet Mask must be the same as your Ethernet network. • Access Point Name. Assign a name to the Access Point. Unique, mem- orable names are helpful, especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same network.
- Page 10 • Passphrase. This is a text string with a maximum of 16 alphanumeric characters used for generating a WEP Key. Type the passphrase here. This passphrase may not work with non-Linksys products due to possible incompatibility with other vendors’ passphrase generators. If you’d rather not use a passphrase and would rather enter the WEP Key manually, click the Next button.
- Page 11 Setup Wizard and can start it again to revise your settings. Instant Wireless™ Series Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 13. At this point, the configuration performed with the Setup Wizard is com- plete, as shown in Figure 5-12. To configure any other Access Points in your network, you can run this Setup Wizard again.
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Page 12: Chapter 6: Configuring The Dual-Band Wireless Access Point
Setup Wizard. This chapter is provided solely for those who wish to perform more advanced configuration or monitoring. The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box, with the default settings in the Setup Wizard. However, if you’d like to change these settings, the Access Point can be configured through your web browser with the Web-Based Utility. - Page 13 If you are using 2.4GHz/802.11b wireless technology and wish to use a WEP Passphrase, it can be a maximum of 16 alphanumeric characters. This passphrase may not work with non-Linksys products due to possible incom- patibility with other vendors’ passphrase generators. The WEP Key can be gen- erated using your Passphrase or you can enter it manually.
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Page 14: The Password Tab
The “Password” tab, shown in Figure 6-7, allows you to change the Access Point’s password and restore factory defaults. Changing the sign-on password for the Access Point is as easy as typing the password into the AP Password field. Then, type it again into the second field to confirm. -
Page 15: The Help Tab
The following resources require an Internet connection in order to access them. Click the Linksys Website link to connect to the Linksys homepage for Knowledgebase help files and information about other Linksys products. -
Page 16: The Wireless Tab
Before making any changes to the Wireless tab, shown in Figure 6-12, please check your wireless settings on other systems, as these changes will alter the effectiveness of the Access Point. In most cases, these settings do not need to be changed. •... -
Page 17: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Access Point. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys web- site at www.linksys.com. Frequently Asked Questions Can the Access Point act as my DHCP Server? No. - Page 18 Access Point. Before using the roaming function, the workstation must make sure that it is the same channel number as the Access Point of the dedi- cated coverage area.
- Page 19 Points, be sure to operate each one on a different channel (frequency). How do I reset the Access Point? Press the Reset button on the back of the Access Point for about ten seconds. This will reset the unit to its default settings.
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Page 20: Appendix B: Setting Up The Tcp/Ip And Ipx Protocols
IPX Protocols Setting Up TCP/IP in Windows Before a computer can communicate with the Access Point, it must be config- ured with the TCP/IP protocol. If you know how to set up TCP/IP on your com- puters, do so now. Otherwise, use the guidelines below to help get TCP/IP installed on all of the computers that need to communicate with the Access Point. -
Page 21: Tcp/Ip Setup For Windows Nt 4.0
1. Click the Start button, select Settings, and open the Control Panel. Inside the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. Instant Wireless™ Series Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 2. When the Network window appears, click the Protocols tab. Then, click the Add button. -
Page 22: Tcp/Ip Setup For Windows Xp
(bps). Beacon Interval - A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes the wireless LAN service area, the AP address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM). - Page 23 Instant Wireless Series Dual-Band Wireless Access Point quently. Using very short leases, DHCP can dynamically reconfigure networks in which there are more computers than there are available IP addresses.
- Page 24 Access Point which connects them to the rest of the network. IP Address - In the most widely installed level of the Internet Protocol...
- Page 25 Ethernet devices. Roaming - The ability to use a wireless device and be able to move from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - Protocol-dependent device that connects subnetworks together.
- Page 26 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64- bit, 128-bit, or 256-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. Instant Wireless™ Series Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix D: Specifications Standards Channels Ports/Buttons...
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- Page 28 Appendix F: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Technical Support 800-326-7114 RMA Issues 949-261-1288 949-261-8868 Email support@linksys.com...
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