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Page 1: Wireless Network
Instant Wireless ® Series Wireless Network Access Point Use this guide to install: User Guide WAP11 ver. 2.6... - Page 2 COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Instant Wireless, Linksys, and the Linksys logo are registered trademarks of Linksys Group, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trade- marks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
• Linksys Group déclare que le point d’accès réseau sans fil est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC, la directive 89/336/EEC, et à la directive 73/23/EEC. -
Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction
The Instant Wireless Network Access Point Don’t be bound by cabling restrictions any longer! The Wireless Access Point from Linksys delivers the freedom to configure your network your way. Utilization of “state-of-the-art” wireless technology gives you the ability to set up workstations in ways you never thought possible;... -
Page 5: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area net- work (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices. -
Page 6: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless Network Access Point
These two round connections are where the antennas are connected to the Access Point. This LAN (Local Area Network) port connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a hub, switch, or router. Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter. -
Page 7: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless Network Access Point
Note: While the Access Point has been designed to work correctly right out of the box, setting it up on a wireless computer will require you to use the Linksys default settings. These settings can then be changed through the Web-based Utility. - Page 8 Figure 5-1 3. You can configure the Access Point through any PC connected to your Ethernet network. Make sure the Access Point is connected to one of your network switches or hubs. Click the Next button to continue or Exit to exit the Setup Wizard.
- Page 9 6. As shown in Figure 5-5, the IP Settings screen will appear next. Enter an IP Address and Subnet Mask appropriate to your network. Then enter a unique name in the AP Name field. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous page.
- Page 10 64-bit (10 hex digits) or 128-bit (26 hex digits). If you do not wish to utilize WEP encryption, make sure Disabled is selected. The Access Point’s WEP encryption is unique to Linksys and may conflict with other vendors’ WEP encryption.
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Page 11: Chapter 6: Configuring The Wireless Network Access Point
10. The next screen (Figure 5-9) will allow you to review your settings. If these settings are correct, click the Yes button to save these settings. If there are any problems with the settings, click the No button to exit the Setup Wizard. Figure 5-9 10. - Page 12 • Obtain an IP Address Automatically. Click this radio button to allow the Access Point to obtain a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server. • Specify an IP Address. This IP address must be unique to your network. We suggest you use the default IP address of 192.168.1.251. As this is a pri- vate IP address, there is no need to purchase a separate IP address from your service provider.
- Page 13 Bridge MAC Address field. The remote access point also needs to be set up as a Wireless Bridge. Note: All devices on each wired network must be connected through a hub or switch. • Wireless Bridge Point to MultiPoint- If you are trying to make a wireless...
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Page 14: The Password Tab
Remote LAN MAC Address of the Access Point set to Point to MultiPoint. Note: Linksys recommends bridging no more than three remote LANs in Wireless Bridge Point to MultiPoint mode. Bridging addi- tional remote LANs will result in a significant decrease in bandwidth. -
Page 15: The Status Tab
The Status Tab The Status tab, shown in Figure 6-8, will display current information on the Access Point, its settings, and its performance. Figure 6-8 • Firmware Version. This displays the current version of the Access Point’s firmware. Firmware should only be upgraded if you experience problems with the Access Point and can be upgraded from the Help tab. -
Page 16: The Log Tab
The help files for the various tabs in this Web-based Utility are listed by tab name on the lefthand side of the screen. Click the Linksys Website link to connect to the Linksys homepage for Knowledgebase help files and information about other Linksys products, pro- vided you have an active Internet connection. -
Page 17: The Filter Tab
New firmware versions are posted at www.linksys.com and can be downloaded for free. If the Access Point is not experiencing difficulties, then there is no need to download a more recent firmware version, unless that version has a new feature that you want to use. Loading new firmware does not always enhance the speed or quality of your Internet connection. -
Page 18: The Wireless Tab
The Wireless Tab Figure 6-12 Before making any changes to the Wireless tab, shown in Figure 6-12, please check your wireless settings on your other systems, as these changes will alter the effectiveness of the Access Point. In most cases, these wireless settings do not need to be changed. -
Page 19: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Appendix A: Troubleshooting This chapter provides a list of questions and answers regarding the operation of the Access Point. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. ® Windows ®... - Page 20 What is infrastructure mode? When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point. What is roaming? Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continu- ously while moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single wireless network access point.
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Page 21: Appendix B: Setting Up The Tcp/Ip Protocol
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 pur- poses, this number is usually permanent. -
Page 22: Tcp/Ip Setup For Windows 98 And Millennium
The following instructions are provided as examples for reference only. For complete instructions on installing and troubleshooting TCP/IP, consult your Windows operating system documentation. TCP/IP Setup for Windows 98 and Millennium 1. Click the Start button, and select Settings. Open the Control Panel. Inside the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. -
Page 23: Tcp/Ip Setup For Windows Xp
TCP/IP Setup for Windows XP 1. At the Windows XP desktop, click Start. Then click the Control Panel icon. Click Network and Internet Connections. Click Network Connections. Then double-click the appropriate Local Area Connection, and click the Properties button. 2. If the TCP/IP Protocol is listed for your network adapter, go to step five. Otherwise, click the Install button. - Page 24 being held up by the other. In order for a buffer to be effective, the size of the buffer and the algorithms for moving data into and out of the buffer need to be considered by the buffer designer. Like a cache, a buffer is a "midpoint holding place”...
- Page 25 10 Mbps. Forms the underlying transport vehicle used by several upper-level protocols, including TCP/IP and XNS. FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) - FHSS continuously changes the center frequency of a conventional carrier several times per second accord- ing to a pseudo-random set of channels, while chirp spread spectrum changes the carrier frequency.
- Page 26 Port - A pathway into and out of the computer or a network device such as a switch or router. For example, the serial and parallel ports on a personal com- puter are external sockets for plugging in communications lines, modems and printers.
- Page 27 between network devices over a LAN or WAN. While IP takes care of handling the actual delivery of the data (routing), TCP takes care of keeping track of the individual units of data (called packets) that a message is divided into for effi- cient delivery over the network.
- Page 28 Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its prod- ucts, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
- Page 29 Appendix F: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers listed on the Technical Support insert or one of the Internet addresses below: E-mail Europe europe-support@linksys.com United Kingdom &...
- Page 30 © Copyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.