The Setup Tab; Figure 7-2: The Basic Setup Screen - Linksys WAP54G v2 User Manual

Wireless-G Access Point

The Setup Tab

Basic Setup
The first screen that appears displays the Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change the Access Point's
general settings. Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or
Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. If you require online help, click Help.
• Firmware. This will display the Access Point's current firmware version. Firmware can be upgraded from
the Help tab.
• AP Name. You may assign any name to the Access Point. 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 Save Settings to set it.
LAN
The selections under this heading allow you to configure the Access Point's connection to your Ethernet (wired)
network.
• Configuration Type. Select Static IP Address if your ISP provided you with the IP Address, Subnet Mask,
and Gateway address or select Automatic Configuration - DHCP if your ISP assigns IP addresses via a DHCP
server.
The following fields apply ONLY when the Static IP Address option is selected:
• IP Address. The IP address must be unique to your network. We suggest you use the default IP address of
192.168.1.245. This is a private IP address, so there is no need to purchase a separate IP address from your
service provider.
• Subnet Mask. The Subnet Mask must be the same as that set on your Ethernet network.
• Gateway. If you have assigned a static IP address to the Access Point, then enter the IP address of your
network's Gateway, such as a router, in the Gateway field. If your network does not have a Gateway, then
leave this field blank.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Setup Tab

Figure 7-2: The Basic Setup Screen

firmware: programming code that runs a networking device
dhcp: a networking protocol that allows administrators to
assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by
"leasing" an IP address to a user for a limited amount of
time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.
isp (internet service provider): a company that provides
access to the Internet
static ip address: a fixed address assigned to a computer
or device that is connected to a network
subnet mask: an address code that determines the size
of the network
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