Chapter 6: Configuring The Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point; The Setup Tab - Linksys WAP55AG User Manual

Chapter 6: Configuring the Dual-
Band Wireless A + G Access Point
Note: The Access Point is designed to function properly after
using the Setup Wizard. This chapter is provided solely for those
who wish to perform more advanced configuration or monitoring.
The Access Point's settings can be configured through your web browser with
the Web-Based Utility. This chapter explains how to configure the Access Point
in this manner.
Type the Access Point's IP Address
into your web browser's address
field. (The default IP address is
192.168.1.246.) (Should you need to
learn what IP Address the Access
Point presently uses, run the Setup
Wizard. It will scan the Access Point
and give you its IP Address.) Press
the Enter key and the following
screen, shown in Figure 6-1, will
appear. Leave the User Name field
blank. The first time you open the
Web-Based Utility, use the default password admin. You can set a new pass-
word from the Password tab.

The Setup Tab

The first screen that appears, shown in Figure 6-2, displays the Setup tab. This
allows you to change the Access Point's general settings. These settings are
described here. Click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel to can-
cel your changes. If you require online help, click the Help button.
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. Verify this is the name you wish to use and click the Apply button to
set it.
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Figure 6-1
Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point
MAC Address. The MAC Address of the LAN interface - connected through
the LAN Port - is displayed here.
Configuration Type. This selection tells the Access Point how IP Addresses
are determined on your network. If you are using a DHCP server on your net-
work to automatically generate different IP Addresses to each device, select
Automatic Configuration - DHCP. Select Static IP Address if each device
uses its own IP Address. The Access Point's default IP Address, Subnet Mask,
and Default Gateway will appear in the appropriate fields.
Figure 6-2
Fields for configuring your wireless connections, both 802.11a and 802.11g-
draft are located under this information. You must configure any wireless stan-
dard you are using on your network.
MAC Address. The first line of data provided about both wireless standards is
the MAC Address of the wireless interface.
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