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  • Page 1 Wireless-G Access Point Use this guide to install: WAP54G User Guide...
  • Page 2 "Warranty Period”). Your Linksys product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys's 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Access Point Linksys Group déclare que la carte PC Instant Wireless IEEE 802.11 est conforme aux condi- tions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC, la directive 89/336/EEC, Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G et à...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction

    IPX Setup for Windows NT 4.0 TCP/IP Setup for Windows 2000 The Linksys Wireless-G Access Point lets you connect Wireless-G or Wireless- IPX Setup for Windows 2000 B devices to the network. Since both standards are built in, you can protect your TCP/IP Setup for Windows XP investment in existing 802.11b infrastructure, and migrate your network clients...

  • Page 5: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Wireless-G Access Point Chapter 2: Planning Your Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless Network Wireless-G Access Point The Wireless-G Access Point’s Back Panel Network Topology A wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one Instant The Access Point’s ports, where a network cable is connected, are located on Wireless Series adapter.

  • Page 6: The Wireless-G Access Point's Front Panel

    Wireless-G Access Point Chapter 4: Connecting the The Wireless-G Access Point’s Front Panel Wireless-G Access Point 1. Locate an optimum location for the Access Point. The best place for the Access Point is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.

  • Page 7: Chapter 5: Setting Up The Wireless-G Access Point

    Figure 5-1 out of the box, but setting it up on a wireless computer will require you to use the Linksys default settings. These settings can then be 3. The following screen, shown in Figure 5-2, displays how the Access Point changed with the Setup Wizard or Web-based Browser Utility.
  • Page 8 Wireless-G Access Point 4. The next screen to appear, shown in Figure 5-3, will display a list of access 6. As shown in Figure 5-5, the IP Settings screen will appear next. Enter an points on your network along with the status information for each access IP Address, Subnet Mask, and enter a unique name for the Access Point that point.
  • Page 9 WEP encryption, make sure Disabled is selected. The Access Point’s WEP encryption is unique to Linksys and may conflict • Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to corre- with other vendors’ WEP encryption.
  • Page 10 Wireless-G Access Point 9. The second Security Settings screen, shown in Figure 5-8, shows the WEP 10. The next screen (Figure 5-9) will allow you to review your settings. If the key. If you entered a passphrase, then the Key 1 field will display the auto- settings are correct, click the Yes button to save them.

  • Page 11: Chapter 6: Configuring The Wireless-G Access Point

    Wireless-G Access Point Chapter 6: Configuring the • MAC Address. The MAC Address of the LAN (Local Area Network) interface is displayed here. Wireless-G Access Point Configuration Type. Select Static IP Address if your ISP provided you with • the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and default Gateway address or Select Automatic Configuration - DHCP if your ISP assigns IP addresses via Note: The Access Point is designed to function properly after DHCP.
  • Page 12 Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in your wireless network. For added security, Linksys recommends that you change the SSID from the default linksys to a unique name. • SSID Broadcast. Allows the SSID to be broadcast on your network. You may...

  • Page 13: The Password Tab

    Wireless-G Access Point SETTING THE AP MODE: The Password Tab The AP Mode Tab The Access Point offers two modes of operation: Access Point and Wireless The Password tab, shown in Figure 6-5, allows you to change the Access Point’s Bridge.

  • Page 14: The Status Tab

    Wireless-G Access Point Note: In Wireless Bridge mode, the Access Point can ONLY be The Status Tab accessed by another access point that is in Wireless Bridge mode. In The Status tab, shown in Figure 6-8, will display current information on the order for your other wireless devices to access the Access Point, you Access Point, its settings, and its performance.

  • Page 15: The Log Tab

    IP address of this PC. To view these permanent logs, you must use this Access Point is displayed here. Logviewer software, which can be downloaded free of charge from www.linksys.com. Encryption Function. The encryption method you chose in the Setup •...

  • Page 16: The Help Tab

    6. Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions. Click the Cancel button to cancel the firmware upgrade. Figure 6-10 Click the Linksys Website link to connect to the Linksys home page for The Filter Tab Knowledgebase help files and information about other Linksys products, pro- vided you have an active Internet connection.

  • Page 17: The Advanced Wireless Tab

    Wireless-G Access Point The Advanced Wireless Tab Figure 6-13 Before making any changes to the Advanced Wireless tab, shown in Figure 6- 13, please check your wireless settings on your other systems, because these changes will alter the effectiveness of the Access Point. In most cases, these Figure 6-12 wireless settings do not need to be changed.

  • Page 18: The Snmp Tab

    Wireless-G Access Point • Basic Rate. The default value is set to Default. Depending on the wireless The SNMP screen allows you to customize the Simple Network Management The SNMP Tab mode you have selected, a default set of supported data rates will be select- ed.

  • Page 19: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Access Point. Read the description below to cated coverage area. solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys web- site at www.linksys.com. To achieve true seamless connectivity, the wireless LAN must incorporate a Frequently Asked Questions number of different functions.
  • Page 20 Wireless-G Access Point worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient What is WEP? high speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe. WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 40-bit shared-key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.

  • Page 21: Appendix B: Setting Up The Tcp/Ip And Ipx Protocols

    Wireless-G Access Point Appendix B: Setting Up the TCP/IP and What is the maximum number of users the Access Point facilitates? No more than 65, but this depends on the volume of data and may be less if IPX Protocols many users create a large amount of network traffic.

  • Page 22: Tcp/Ip Setup For Windows 98 And Millennium

    Wireless-G Access Point The following instructions are provided as examples for reference only. For TCP/IP Setup for Windows NT 4.0 complete instructions on installing and troubleshooting TCP/IP and IPX, con- sult your Windows operating system documentation. 1. Click the Start button, select Settings, and open the Control Panel. Inside the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon.

  • Page 23: Tcp/Ip Setup For Windows 2000

    Wireless-G Access Point 2. When the Network window appears, click the Protocols tab. Then, click 4. Select NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS Compatible Transport Protocol the Add button. from the list and click the OK button. 3. Find the IPX/SPX protocol in the Select Network Protocol field. Click it 5.

  • Page 24: Appendix C: Glossary

    Linksys specify a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps using OFDM considered by the buffer designer. Like a cache, a buffer is a "midpoint holding modulation, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, backward compatibility with...
  • Page 25 Wireless-G Access Point unique IP address. When an organization sets up its computer users with a con- Dynamic IP Address - An IP address that is automatically assigned to a client nection to the Internet, an IP address must be assigned to each machine. station in a TCP/IP network, typically by a DHCP server.
  • Page 26 WEP encryption keys for includes your IP address in the message (actually, in each of the packets if more Linksys products. than one is required) and sends it to the IP address that is obtained by looking...
  • Page 27 Wireless-G Access Point Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access units of data (called packet) that a message is divided into for efficient routing to files, printing, communications, and other services. through the Internet. Software - Instructions for the computer.

  • Page 28: Appendix D: Specifications

    Wireless-G Access Point Appendix D: Specifications Environmental Dimensions 7.32" x 6.89" x 1.89" (186 mm x 175 mm x 48 mm) Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Unit Weight 18.25 oz. (0.51 kg) Channels 11 Channels (USA) Certifications FCC Class B 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) Operating Temp.

  • Page 29: Appendix E: Warranty Information

    Appendix E: Warranty Information Appendix F: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below.
  • Page 30 © Copyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.

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