Linksys WAP11 User Manual page 10

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.
Figure 5-5
• IP Address. This IP address must be unique to your network. (The
default IP address is 192.168.1.251.) As this is a private IP address, there
is no need to purchase a separate IP address from your service provider.
• Subnet Mask. The Access Point's Subnet Mask must be the same as your
Ethernet network.
• AP Name. You may assign any name to the Access Point. Unique, mem-
orable names are helpful, especially if you are using multiple access
points on the same wireless network.
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7. As shown in Figure 5-6, the Basic Settings screen will now appear. Enter
your wireless network's SSID, and select the channel at which the network
broadcasts its wireless signal. Then, click the Next button to continue or
Back to return to the previous page.
Figure 5-6
• 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 net-
work. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 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, between 1 and 11 (in North America).
All points in your wireless network must use the same channel in order
to function correctly.
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