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Summary of Contents for Linksys WAP300N
- Page 1 User Guide Linksys WAP300N...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
How to manually set up your WAP300N Troubleshooting How to set up wireless security How to back up and restore your WAP300N configuration How to use Wireless Media Connector mode How to select Wireless Media Connector mode How to reboot your WAP300N How to run a wireless network site survey How to restore your WAP300N’s factory settings... -
Page 3: Specifications
Linksys WAP300N Contents Specifications Linksys WAP300N Environmental... -
Page 4: Package Contents
Wireless activity indicator—In Access Point mode, it lights up solid • when the wireless interface is ready In other modes, it lights up solid when the WAP300N connected to a router, access point, or another WAP300N Flashes while actively sending or receiving data over a wireless connection Wi-Fi Protected Setup™... -
Page 5: Bottom View
Linksys WAP300N Overview Bottom view Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5 seconds to reset the • device to its factory defaults... -
Page 6: Setting Up: Basics
Setting Up: Basics How to expand your home network Where to find more help In addition to this User Guide, you can also find help at Linksys.com/support (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums) What is a network? A network is any group of devices that can communicate with each other A... -
Page 7: Operating Modes
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics Operating modes Access Point Mode Adds wireless networking to an existing wired (Ethernet) network or upgrades an existing wireless network For instructions about using this mode, see “How to use Access Point mode” on page 9 If you have a wired network, this mode adds the ability to connect wireless devices •... -
Page 8: Wireless Media Connector Mode
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics Wireless Media Connector mode Adds wireless networking capability to any wired (Ethernet) device For instructions about using this mode, see “How to use Wireless Media Connector mode” on page 12 Ethernet-Capable Internet Modem Wireless Game Console... -
Page 9: Wireless Range Extender Mode
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics Wireless Range Extender mode Extends the wireless range of an existing wireless network, and also adds wireless networking capability to any wired (Ethernet) device For instructions about using this mode, see “How to use Wireless Range Extender mode” on page 15... -
Page 10: Wireless Bridge Mode
“How to use Wireless Bridge mode” on page 16 Ethernet Network Internet Modem Router Switch Printer WAP300N WAP300N WAP300N Ethernet Ethernet Switch Switch NOTE Each wired network must be connected to its own WAP300N (in Wireless Bridge mode), and each WAP300N must have identical wireless settings... -
Page 11: How To Install Your Wap300N
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics How to install your WAP300N The easiest way to install your WAP300N is to use the included Setup CD NOTE The Setup CD can only help you set up the WAP300N in Access TIPS Point mode For more information and examples of other modes, •... -
Page 12: How To Use Access Point Mode
2. Within two minutes, press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the back of the WAP300N - OR - a. Log into the WAP300N’s browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 8) b. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page c. -
Page 13: How To Manually Set Up Your Wap300N
How to manually set up your WAP300N 3. For Configuration View, select Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ 4. Enter the PIN from the device into the PIN field on the WAP300N’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, then click Register To manually set up your access point: Wireless >... -
Page 14: How To Set Up Wireless Security
2 4 GHz band, so it is more likely to be To set up wireless security for your WAP300N in Access Point mode: free from interference Although the 5 GHz band is ideal for streaming Wireless >... -
Page 15: How To Use Wireless Media Connector Mode
Wireless Media Connector mode Wireless network site survey identifies How to select Wireless Media Connector mode wireless networks within range of your WAP300N, so that you can easily select one of them to connect to To select Wireless Media Connector mode: To run a wireless network site survey: Setup >... -
Page 16: How To Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup
If your wireless router or access point supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, you can Wireless Network Name—The network name (SSID) of each discovered use it to easily connect your WAP300N to your wireless router or access point wireless network You can use two methods for Wi-Fi Protected Setup: Signal—The percentage of signal strength... -
Page 17: How To Manually Set Up Your Wap300N
How to connect to a router or access point using the WAP300N’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN Use this method if your router or access point asks for the WAP300N’s PIN (Personal Identification Number) To connect a device using the WAP300N’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN: Wireless >... -
Page 18: How To Use Wireless Range Extender Mode
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics How to use Wireless Range Extender Depending on the security mode you select, you may be asked to enter additional information Refer to the following table mode Information Security mode Required Description Enter the passphrase shared by this... -
Page 19: How To Run A Wireless Network Site Survey
Wireless Range Extender mode For instructions on using wireless network How to select Wireless Bridge mode site survey to connect your WAP300N to a wireless router, see “How to run a wireless network site survey” on page 12) To select Wireless Bridge mode: Setup >... -
Page 20: How To Set Up Wireless Bridge Mode
Example 1 You want to connect two wired networks together using Two WAP300N devices One WAP300N will need to be on each network We will call one (A) and the other (B) To make this work: 1. Enter (A)’s Local Wi-Fi MAC Address into (B)’s Remote Wireless Bridges’ Wi- Fi MAC Addresses field 2. -
Page 21: How To Set Up Wireless Security
CAUTION While in Wireless Bridge mode, this device can communicate with other WAP300N devices only if they are also in Wireless Bridge mode and the wireless settings are all identical To set up wireless security for your WAP300N in Wireless Bridge mode: Wireless >... -
Page 22: Setting Up: Advanced
MAC 01-32—Enter the Wi-Fi MAC addresses of the devices you want to block or allow When your WAP300N is in Access Point mode, you can filter access to your wireless network by specifying Wi-Fi MAC addresses of the wireless devices 4. -
Page 23: How To Set Up Qos (Quality Of Service)
Automatic Configuration - DHCP utility” on page 8) • If there is no DHCP server, or if the WAP300N is not wirelessly 2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the QoS page connected to any other device and it is connected with an Ethernet cable directly to a computer, then the WAP300N uses 10.100.1.1 as its IP address until a DHCP server is detected and a... -
Page 24: How To Change The Password
Setting Up: Advanced How to change the password How to disable wireless admin access You can change the WAP300N’s password to limit access to the browser-based For additional security, you can disable the ability to wirelessly log into the utility... -
Page 25: Maintaining And Monitoring
How to reboot your WAP300N because it might contain many customized settings Those settings would be lost if you reset your WAP300N to its factory defaults, and you would need to re- After changing network settings, or as a troubleshooting step, it is sometimes... -
Page 26: How To Restore Your Wap300N's Factory Settings
A warning appears asking you to confirm settings If custom settings on your WAP300N are not working correctly, or if you have 4. Click OK Your device is reset to factory defaults forgotten the access password or static IP address, you may need to restore... -
Page 27: How To View Device And Local Network Information
Linksys WAP300N Maintaining and Monitoring How to view device and local network How to view wireless network information information To view device and local network information: To view wireless network information: 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based 1. - Page 28 Linksys WAP300N Maintaining and Monitoring Bit Rate—The data transmission rate Signal—The percentage of signal strength is displayed SSID Broadcast—SSID broadcast status (enabled or disabled)
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Page 29: Environmental
Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2), NOTES Wireless MAC Filtering For regulatory, warranty, and safety information, see the CD that came with your device or go to Linksys.com/support Security Key Bits Up to 128-bit encryption Specifications are subject to change without notice... - Page 30 24/7 technical support Cisco, the Cisco logo, and Linksys are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the United States and other countries A listing of Cisco’s trademarks can be found at www cisco com/go/trademarks All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners ©...