Linksys WAP54A User Manual page 7

Wireless Access Point
• Access Point 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 the Apply button to set it.
• LAN:
• IP Address. This IP address must be unique to your network. We suggest
you use the default IP address of 192.168.1.252. As this is a private IP
address, there is no need to purchase a separate IP address from your serv-
ice provider. Verify the address and click the Apply button to save changes.
• Subnet Mask. The Access Point's Subnet Mask (or IP Mask) must be the
same as your Ethernet network. Verify this is correct and click the Apply
button to set it.
• Gateway. If a Gateway IP address is required, enter that here.
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Figure 5-2
• Wireless:
• Turbo Mode. Click this button to increase the speed of your wireless trans-
missions (it will change from Off to On), keeping in mind that the Access
Point's range diminishes in Turbo Mode.
Important: Always remember that, when the Access Point works in
Turbo Mode, each point in your wireless network MUST use Turbo
Mode as well or your wireless network will not function properly.
• SSID. The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless
network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network.
It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, which
may be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the same for all
points in your wireless network.
• Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to corre-
spond with your network settings. All points in your wireless network must
use the same channel in order to function correctly.
• WEP. The WEP Encryption method is Disabled by default. To enable
WEP, click the WEP Key Setting button.
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.
Click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel to cancel your
changes. If you require online help, click the Help button.
SETTING WEP ENCRYPTION:
Setting WEP Encryption through
the Web-based Browser Utility is
done by clicking the WEP Key
Setting button on the Setup
Screen as shown in Figure 5-2.
A screen will pop up, asking you
to confirm the WEP change to
mandatory, as shown in Figure 5-3. Click the OK button to enable WEP
Encryption or Cancel to return to the Setup Screen.
Important: Always remember that each point in your wireless net-
work MUST use the same WEP Encryption method and encryption
key or your wireless network will not function properly.
Instant Wireless TM Series
Figure 5-3
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