Linksys Instant Wireless WAP11 User Manual page 15

THE IP SETTING TAB
The IP settings for the Wireless Network Access Point are made from this tab.
• IP Address. The IP address assigned here must be unique to your network.
We suggest that you use the default IP address of 192.168.1.250. As this is
a private IP address, you do not need to purchase an additional IP address
from your service provider. Verify that it is set to the correct IP address and
click the Apply button to save the changes.
• IP Mask. Your mask must be set to the same Subnet Mask for the Wireless
Network Access Point as your Ethernet Network. Verify that this is set to the
correct Subnet Mask and click the Apply button to set it.
• IP Mask. Check the box next to DHCP Enable to allow it to obtain a
dynamic IP address from a DHCP server. You may also choose how the
Wireless Network Access Point is to dynamically obtain an IP address—
either via Wireless or Ethernet.
Note: Configuring the IP address here allows you to use the SNMP
Configuration Utility software. It is not necessary to make any changes to the
IP address if you are not planning on using the SNMP Configuration Utility.
Click the Apply button to store the information, then click the Yes button to
accept the changes in the dialog box that appears.
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THE SECURITY TAB
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a data privacy mechanism based on a 40 bit
shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11b standard. In order to utilize
WEP encryption, all points in your wireless network must have WEP enabled and
be set to the same Key Setting. For easier configuration, it is strongly recommend-
ed that you use the Passphrase feature.
• WEP (Disable/64-bit WEP/128-bit WEP). In order to utilize WEP encryption,
select the WEP setting from the pull-down menu. If you do not wish do utilize
WEP encryption, make sure Disable is selected.
• Passphrase. This is the code used when a point on the wireless network wishes
to log on to the network. It is a text string with a maximum of 32 alphanumeric
characters. The WEP Key Settings are based upon the Passphrase determined by
you. Please type that here.
Note: For security, it is recommended that you make up your own passphrase
(i.e. "Home"). You must use the same passphrase or WEP key settings for all
wireless computers in order for the wireless network to function properly.
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