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Access Point with SRX

User Guide

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WAP54GX
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g Access Point with SRX User Guide WIRELESS WAP54GX Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Front Panel The Back Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Overview...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix A: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Specifications Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix I: Contact Information...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G Access Point with SRX List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel Figure 3-2: Back Panel Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Figure 5-1: Welcome Screen Figure 5-2: Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen Figure 5-3: Connect the Network Cable to the Access Point Screen Figure 5-4: Power on the Access Point Screen Figure 5-5: Check the Access Point’s Status Screen...
  • Page 6 Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Figure 6-9: Wireless Security - RADIUS Screen Figure 6-10: Wireless Security - WEP Screen Figure 6-11: Wireless - Wireless MAC Filter Screen Figure 6-12: Wireless - Wireless Client Table Figure 6-13: Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Screen Figure 6-14: Administration - Management Screen Figure 6-15: Administration - Log Screen Figure 6-16: View Log Screen...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX. This Access Point will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever. How does the Access Point do all of this? An access point allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network while also allowing you to connect the wireless network to a wired environment.

  • Page 8: What's In This User Guide

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Access Point’s applications and this User Guide. •...
  • Page 9 • Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Access Point’s regulatory information. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this User Guide?

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point, such as the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX, or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network.

  • Page 11: Network Layout

    To link your wired network with your wireless network, connect the Access Point’s Ethernet network port to any switch or router. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about wireless products.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Access Point With Srx

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Front Panel The Access Point's LEDs, which indicate activity and status information, are located on the front panel. Figure 3-1: Front Panel Ethernet Green.

  • Page 13: The Back Panel

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Back Panel The Access Point's Ethernet network and power ports, as well as the Reset button, are located on the back panel. Figure 3-2: Back Panel Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Access Point's factory defaults. Either press the Reset button, for approximately ten seconds, or use the Administration - Factory Defaults screen of the Access Point's Web-based Utility.

  • Page 14: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless-G Access Point With Srx

    This chapter explains how to connect the Access Point for setup. Connections for Setup 1. Connect your Ethernet network cable to your network router or switch. Then connect the other end of the network cable to the Access Point’s Ethernet port.

  • Page 15: Chapter 5: Setting Up The Wireless-G Access Point With Srx

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with Overview Now that you've connected the Access Point to your wired network, you are ready to begin setting it up. This Setup Wizard will take you through all the steps necessary to configure the Access Point. Using the Setup Wizard 1.

  • Page 16: Figure 5-2: Connect The Network Cable To The Router Or Switch Screen

    3. Optimally, you should set up the Access Point using a PC on your wired network. Connect a network cable to your network router or switch. Then click the Next button. 4. The screen shows how the Access Point should be connected as you run the Setup Wizard. Connect the other end of the network cable to the Access Point’s Ethernet network port.

  • Page 17: Figure 5-4: Power On The Access Point Screen

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX 5. Connect the power adapter to the Access Point and an electrical outlet. Then click the Next button. Figure 5-4: Power on the Access Point Screen 6. Make sure the Access Point’s Ethernet, Wireless, and Power LEDs are lit on its front panel. If they are not, check your cable connections.

  • Page 18: Figure 5-6: Select The Access Point Screen

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX 7. The Setup Wizard will run a search for the Access Point within your network and then display a list along with the status information for the selected access point. If this is the only access point on your network, it will be the only one displayed.

  • Page 19: Figure 5-8: Basic Settings Screen

    9. The Basic Settings screen will appear next. Enter a descriptive name in the Device Name field. Create a password that will control access to the Access Point’s Web-based Utility and Setup Wizard. If your network router will automatically assign an IP address to the Access Point, then select Automatic- DHCP.

  • Page 20: Figure 5-9: Wireless Settings Screen

    SSID - Enter the name of your wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase). Channel - Select the operating channel for your wireless network. All of your wireless devices will use this channel to communicate.

  • Page 21: Figure 5-10: Security Settings Screen

    16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network.

  • Page 22: Figure 5-12: Wpa Personal Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX WPA/WPA2 Personal WPA Personal To use WPA Personal security, select WPA Personal from the Security drop-down menu. WPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES for encryption. Then enter a Passphrase that is 8-32 characters in length.

  • Page 23: Figure 5-14: Wpa2 Mixed Mode Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX WPA2 Mixed Mode To use WPA2 Mixed Mode security, select WPA2 Mixed Mode from the Security drop-down menu. WPA2 Mixed Mode uses TKIP and AES for encryption. Enter a Passphrase that is 8-32 characters in length. Encryption - The default for WPA2 Personal, TKIP +AES, is automatically selected.

  • Page 24: Figure 5-15: Confirm New Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX 4. The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it saves them. Click the Yes button if you are satisfied with your settings, or click the No button if you do not want to save your new settings. 5.

  • Page 25: Chapter 6: Configuring The Wireless-G Access Point With Srx

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Overview The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box, with the default settings in the Setup Wizard. However, if you'd like to change these settings, the Access Point can be configured through your web browser with the Web-based Utility.
  • Page 26 Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Wireless You will use the Wireless tabs to enter a variety of wireless settings for the Access Point. • Basic Wireless Settings. Enter the network mode, SSID, and other basic settings on this screen. • Wireless Security. Use this screen to configure the Access Point’s wireless security settings. •...

  • Page 27: Accessing The Utility

    Configuration Type Select Automatic Configuration - DHCP if your network router will assign an IP address to the Access Point. The Access Point’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway address are displayed here.

  • Page 28: Figure 6-3: Setup - Static Ip Screen

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Select Static IP if you want to assign a static or fixed IP address to the Access Point. Then complete the following: IP Address. The IP address must be unique to your network. We suggest you use the default IP address of 192.168.1.245.

  • Page 29: The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Change the wireless network settings on this screen. Basic Wireless Settings Configure the Access Point using the available settings. Mode. Select Mixed and both Wireless-G and Wireless-B computers will be allowed on the network, but the speed will be reduced.

  • Page 30: The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Change the Access Point’s wireless security settings on this screen. Wireless Security Security Mode. Select the security method you want to use, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA2-Mixed, WPA-Enterprise, RADIUS, or WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption.

  • Page 31: Figure 6-7: Wireless Security - Wpa2-Mixed Screen

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX WPA2-Mixed Encryption. TKIP + AES is automatically selected so both methods can be used. Passphrase. Enter a Passphrase (also called a WPA Shared Key) of 8-32 characters. Key Renewal. Enter a Key Renewal timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys.

  • Page 32: Figure 6-9: Wireless Security - Radius Screen

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX RADIUS This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.) RADIUS Server. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address. RADIUS Port.

  • Page 33: The Wireless - Wireless Mac Filter Tab

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Wireless - Wireless MAC Filter Tab This screen allows you to permit or block wireless access for computers with specific MAC addresses. Wireless MAC Filter Access Restriction If you want to allow access to your wireless network, select Enable. Then, click Permit PCs listed below to access the wireless network.

  • Page 34: The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab This screen allows you to configure the advanced settings for the Access Point. In most cases, these settings do not need to be changed. Advanced Wireless You can change the data transmission and output power settings for the Access Point. Authentication Type.
  • Page 35 Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Beacon Interval. This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes the wireless networks service area, the Access Point address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM).

  • Page 36: The Administration - Management Tab

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Administration - Management Tab On this screen you can configure the password as well as back up or restore the Access Point’s configuration file. Management You should change the password that controls access to the Access Point’s Web-based Utility. AP’s Password Password.

  • Page 37: The Administration - Log Tab

    In the field provided, enter the IP address of this PC. To view these permanent logs, you must use Logviewer software, which can be downloaded free of charge from www.linksys.com. View Log. To see a temporary log of the Access Point’s most recent activities, click this button. Click the Save Log button to save the log activity to a file.

  • Page 38: The Administration - Factory Defaults Tab

    Before you upgrade the Access Point’s firmware, write down all of your custom settings. After you upgrade its firmware, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration settings. To upgrade the Access Point’s firmware: 1. Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. 2. Extract the firmware upgrade file on your computer.

  • Page 39: The Status - Local Network Tab

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Status - Local Network Tab The Local Network screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the local network. AP’s Information Firmware Version. This is the version of the Access Point’s current firmware. Local Network MAC Address.

  • Page 40: The Status - Wireless Network Tab

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Status - Wireless Network Tab The Wireless Network screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for its wireless network. Wireless Network MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Access Point’s wireless interface is displayed here. Mode.

  • Page 41: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Frequently Asked Questions Can the Access Point act as my DHCP server? No.
  • Page 42 Wireless-G Access Point with SRX What IEEE 802.11g features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11g functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • OFDM protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Power Management What is Ad-hoc? An Ad-hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN adapter, connected as an independent wireless LAN.
  • Page 43 Can Linksys wireless products support file and printer sharing? Linksys wireless products perform the same function as LAN products. Therefore, Linksys wireless products can work with NetWare, Windows NT/2000, or other LAN operating systems to support printer or file sharing.
  • Page 44 Wireless-G Access Point with SRX What is a MAC Address? The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level. For all practical purposes, this number is usually permanent.

  • Page 45: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation.
  • Page 46 This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use.
  • Page 47 These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer. Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks...

  • Page 48: Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

    The Access Point's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility’s Administration - Firmware Upgrade tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. 2. Extract the firmware upgrade file on your computer. 3. Open the Access Point’s Web-based Utility.

  • Page 49: Appendix D: Windows Help

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

  • Page 50: Appendix E: Glossary

    This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network.
  • Page 51 Wireless-G Access Point with SRX DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
  • Page 52 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
  • Page 53 Wireless-G Access Point with SRX RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
  • Page 54 Wireless-G Access Point with SRX TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network.

  • Page 55: Appendix F: Specifications

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix F: Specifications Model WAP54GX Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Ports/Buttons Reset, Ethernet, Power Cabling Type RJ-45 LEDs Ethernet, Wireless, and Power Transmit Power 802.11g: Typ. 19dBm @ Normal Temp Range 802.11b: Typ:19dBm @ Normal Temp Range...
  • Page 56 Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing Appendix F: Specifications...

  • Page 57: Appendix G: Warranty Information

    Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.

  • Page 58: Appendix H: Regulatory Information

    Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 59 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol:...
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  • Page 63 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix H: Regulatory Information...

  • Page 64: Appendix I: Contact Information

    Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product,...

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