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Linksys WAP55AG User Manual

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  • Page 1 Instant Wireless ® Series Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point Use this guide to install: WAP55AG User Guide...
  • Page 2 If the product proves defective during this warranty period, go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for complete Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) assistance. You can also call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a RMA Number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACK- AGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    European community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and/or the CEPT recommendation Rec 70.03. For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance. •...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility. With the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless A+G Access Point, you'll have the best of all worlds -- Wireless-B for legacy compatibility, and both Wireless-G and Wireless-A for high-speed access.

  • Page 5: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Dual- Band Wireless A + G Access Point The 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, shown in Figure 3-1. Power Reset Button There are two ways to Reset the Access Point’s factory...

  • Page 6: The Access Point's Front Panel

    Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to Chapter 5: Setting Up the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point for directions on how to set up the Access Point. Note: In order for all other wireless devices to communicate with the Access Point, those devices must be operating in the Infrastructure Mode.

  • Page 7: Chapter 5: Setting Up The Dual-Band Wireless A + G 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. Figure 5-1 Instant Wireless ®...
  • Page 8 The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters, which may be any keyboard character. The default SSID, linksys-a, should be changed for greater security. Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network.
  • Page 9 The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters, which may be any keyboard character. The default SSID, linksys-g, should be changed for greater security. Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network.
  • Page 10 Passphrase. This is a text string with a maximum of 16 alphanumeric char- acters used for generating a WEP Key. Type the passphrase here. This passphrase may not work with non-Linksys products due to possible incom- patibility 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: Chapter 6: Configuring The Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point

    Firmware. This will display the Access Point’s current firmware version. Firmware can be upgraded from the Help tab. Access Point Name. You may assign any name to the Access Point, which is how the Access Point is identified on your network. Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same network.

  • Page 12: Wep Encryption

    If you are using 802.11g-draft 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.

  • Page 13: The Password Tab

    Clear button. The Password Tab The Password tab, shown in Figure 6-5, 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.

  • Page 14: The Log Tab

    Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point The following resources require an Internet connection in order to access them. Click the Linksys Website link to connect to the Linksys homepage. For an Online Manual in PDF format, click that text link. The manual will appear in Adobe pdf format.

  • Page 15: The Advanced Wireless Tab

    PC, or access point that is farthest from the Router. Then select the appropriate level of transmit power (Full, Half, Quarter, Eighth, or Min) from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 16: The Snmp Tab

    Otherwise, select Disable. Identification. In the Contact field, enter contact information for the Access Point. In the Device Name field, enter the name of the Access Point. In the Location field, specify the area or location where the Access Point resides.

  • 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 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.

  • Page 19: Appendix B: Setting Up The Tcp/Ip And Ipx Protocols

    What is Turbo mode? Turbo mode allows high-speed connections, but severely limits range. Turbo mode must be enabled on both the Access Point and the wireless PCs to func- tion. Turbo mode is not compatible with Windows XP and may only function with Linksys 5GHz wireless adapters.

  • Page 20: Tcp/Ip Setup For Windows 95, 98, And Millennium

    Network Protocols list. Then, click the OK button. Instant Wireless ® Series Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point 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.

  • Page 21: Tcp/Ip Setup For Windows 2000

    Install button. Instant Wireless ® Series Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point 4. Select NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS Compatible Transport Protocol from the list and click the OK button. 5. When the Network window reappears, click the OK button. Restart your computer.

  • Page 22: Appendix C: Glossary

    802.11g - A proposed, but as yet unratified extension of the IEEE 802.11 stan- dard for wireless networking hardware. The draft 802.11g specifications used by Linksys specify a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps using OFDM modulation, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices, and WEP encryption for security.
  • Page 23 Instant Wireless ® Series Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point point), the DSSS signal is recognized as the only valid signal, and interference is inherently rejected (ignored). DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and mul- ticast messages.
  • Page 24 802.11 wireless LAN. In infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communicate with each other and to a wired network by first going through an access point. An infra- structure wireless network connected to a wired network is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS).
  • Page 25 Ethernet devices. Roaming - In an infrastructure mode wireless network, this refers to the abili- ty to move out of one access point's range and into another and transparently reassociate and reauthenticate to the new access point. This reassociation and reauthentication should occur without user intervention and ideally without interruption to network connectivity.
  • Page 26 Instant Wireless ® Series Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one place to another in a given time period. Topology - A network's topology is a logical characterization of how the devices on the network are connected and the distances between them.

  • Page 27: Appendix D: Specifications

    802.11g: typical 14dBm 802.11b: typical 16dBm Security Features MAC address filtering, WEP Encryption WEP Key Bits 64/128/152-Bit Instant Wireless ® Series Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point Environmental Dimensions Unit Weight Power Certifications Operating Temp. Storage Temp. Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 7.32"...

  • Page 28: Appendix E: Warranty Information

    Series Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point 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 Technical Support...
  • Page 29 © Copyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.

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