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Linksys WAP11 User Manual

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  • Page 1 LINKSYS WAP11 user manual http://www.manuallib.com/file/2494325 From ManualLib.com ManualLib.com collects and classifies the global product instrunction manuals to help users access anytime and anywhere, helping users make better use of products. Home: http://www.manuallib.com/ Chinese: http://www.shuomingshuku.com/ This Manual: http://www.manuallib.com/file/2494325...

  • Page 2: Wireless Network

    Instant Wireless ® Series Wireless Network Access Point Use this guide to install: WAP11 ver. 2.6 User Guide...
  • Page 3 • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance www.linksys.com for complete RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) assistance. You can also call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a RMA Number. BE SURE TO FCC Radiation Exposure Statement HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACK-...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Wireless Network Access Point • Belgique B L’utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 11 (2462 MHz), 12 (2467 Table of Contents MHz), et 13 (2472 MHz). Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au-dessus d’un espace public, aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    For even more versatility, the Wireless Access Point can act as a Repeater. If you’re already using one WAP11, you can extend your wireless network’s range by installing a second one that “bounces” received data further down the line.

  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Instant Wireless ® Series Wireless Network Access Point Chapter 2: Planning Your If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with the other computers on the wireless network, then the ad-hoc mode can be used. (See Figure 2-2.) Ad-hoc mode allows computers equipped with wire- Wireless Network less transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other, elimi- nating the need for an access point.

  • Page 7: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless Network Access Point

    Instant Wireless ® Series Wireless Network Access Point Chapter 3: Getting to Know the The Wireless Network Access Point’s LEDs Wireless Network Access Point The Wireless Network Access Point’s Ports The Access Point’s ports, where a network cable is connected, are located on the Access Point’s rear panel.

  • Page 8: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless Network Access Point

    Linksys default settings. These settings can 3. Connect the included Category 5 Ethernet network cable to the Access then be changed through the Web-based Utility.
  • Page 9 Instant Wireless ® Series Wireless Network Access Point 4. The next screen to appear, shown in Figure 5-3, will display a list of access points on your network, along with the status information for each access point. If there is only one access point on your network, it will be the only one displayed.
  • Page 10 Instant Wireless ® Series Wireless Network Access Point 6. As shown in Figure 5-5, the IP Settings screen will appear next. Enter an IP 7. As shown in Figure 5-6, the Basic Settings screen will now appear. Enter Address and Subnet Mask appropriate to your network. Then enter a unique your wireless network’s SSID, and select the channel at which the network name in the AP Name field.
  • Page 11 (Do not leave the field blank, Access Point’s WEP encryption is unique to Linksys and may conflict and do not enter all zeroes. These are not valid key values.) If you are with other vendors’...

  • Page 12: Chapter 6: Configuring The Wireless Network Access Point

    Instant Wireless ® Series Wireless Network Access Point 10. The next screen (Figure 5-9) will allow you to review your settings. If these Chapter 6: Configuring the 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.
  • Page 13 Instant Wireless ® Series Wireless Network Access Point Obtain an IP Address Automatically. Click this radio button to allow the SSID. The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless • • Access Point to obtain a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server. network.
  • Page 14 Note: For all modes of operation EXCEPT Access Point, the remote access point must be a second Linksys Wireless Network Access Point (WAP11). The Access Point will not communicate with any other kind of remote access point. Access Point - The Operational Mode is set to Access Point by default.
  • Page 15 Wireless Bridge, and and enter the Remote Bridge 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 16: The Password Tab

    Instant Wireless ® Series Wireless Network Access Point The Password Tab The Status Tab The Password tab, shown in Figure 6-8, allows you to change the Access Point’s The Status tab, shown in Figure 6-9, will display current information on the password and restore factory defaults.

  • Page 17: The Log Tab

    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. To see a temporary log of the Access Point’s most recent activities, click the View Log button.

  • Page 18: The Help Tab

    Figure 6-12, allows you to control which computers may or may not commu- nicate with the Access Point—depending on their MAC addresses. Click the Linksys Website link to connect to the Linksys homepage for Knowledgebase help files and information about other Linksys products, pro- To enable filtering of computers by their MAC Addresses, click the Enable vided you have an active Internet connection.

  • Page 19: The Wireless Tab

    Instant Wireless ® Series Wireless Network Access Point The Wireless Tab Figure 6-12 Then, type the MAC Address(es) you wish to filter in the MAC Address fields. When you’ve completed making any changes on this tab, click the Apply but- ton to save those changes or Undo to cancel your changes.
  • Page 20 Instant Wireless ® Series Wireless Network Access Point RTS Threshold. This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. SSID Broadcast. For security purposes, this selection can be disabled, • • Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reductions are rec- allowing only those wireless network adapters with the Access Point’s SSID ommended.

  • Page 21: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    • Automatic Rate Selection the Access Point. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you • RTS/CTS feature can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. • Fragmentation Common Problems and Solutions • Power Management 1.
  • Page 22 Instant Wireless ® Series Wireless Network Access Point As the user moves on, the end node’s RF transmitter regularly checks the sys- Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air? tem to determine whether it is in touch with the original wireless network Instant Wireless products feature two-fold protection in security.

  • Page 23: Appendix B: Setting Up The Tcp/Ip Protocol

    Instant Wireless ® Series Wireless Network Access Point Appendix B: Setting Up the TCP/IP 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. Protocol TCP/IP Setup for Windows 98 and Millennium Setting Up TCP/IP in Windows 1.

  • Page 24: Tcp/Ip Setup For Windows 2000

    Instant Wireless ® Series Wireless Network Access Point TCP/IP Setup for Windows 2000 TCP/IP Setup for Windows XP 1. At the Windows 2000 desktop, right-click My Network Places. Then, 1. At the Windows XP desktop, click Start. Then click the Control Panel right-click Local Area Connection.
  • Page 25 Instant Wireless ® Series Wireless Network Access Point Appendix C: Glossary 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.
  • Page 26 Instant Wireless ® Series Wireless Network Access Point DHCP supports static addresses for computers containing Web servers that 10 Mbps. Forms the underlying transport vehicle used by several upper-level need a permanent IP address. protocols, including TCP/IP and XNS. Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network. In a communications FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) - FHSS continuously changes session, download means receive, upload means transmit.
  • Page 27 WEP encryption keys for IP Address - In the most widely installed level of the Internet Protocol Linksys products. (Internet Protocol) today, an IP address is a 32-binary digit number that identi- fies each sender or receiver of information that is sent in packet across the PC Card - A credit-card sized removable module that contains memory, I/O, Internet.
  • Page 28 Instant Wireless ® Series Wireless Network Access Point Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs between network devices over a LAN or WAN. While IP takes care of handling a particular task is called a “program.” The two major categories of software are the actual delivery of the data (routing), TCP takes care of keeping track of the “system software”...
  • Page 29 Port One 10BaseT RJ-45 Port PURCHASE. Button 1 x Reset Button IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCI- Cabling Type RJ-45 DENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.
  • Page 30 Instant Wireless ® Series Appendix F: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Technical Support 800-326-7114 RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) Issues www.linksys.com (or call 949-271-5461)

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