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Linksys WAP2000 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Power Over Ethernet

    USER GUIDE BUSINESS SERIES Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet WAP2000 Model:...

  • Page 2: About This Guide

    This product may contain material licensed to you under the GNU General Public License or other open-source software licenses. Upon request, open-source software source code is available at cost from Linksys for at least three years from the product purchase date. WEB: For detailed license terms and additional information visit: www.linksys.com/gpl...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology ..........2 Roaming .
  • Page 4 Appendix C: Glossary Appendix D: Specifications Appendix E: Warranty Information Appendix F: Regulatory Information FCC Statement ..........30 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement .

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet is Linksys One Ready. That means it includes the necessary firmware for seamless integration into a Linksys One data or data/voice network. Once connected, a Linksys One...

  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Linksys wireless adapters also provide access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network.

  • Page 7: Chapter 3: Product Overview

    Chapter  Chapter : Product Overview Front Panel The front panel is where the Access Point’s LEDs are located. The LEDs display information about network activity and connectivity. Front Panel Power (Green) The Power LED lights up when the Access Point is powered on. (Green) The PoE LED lights up when the Access Point is powered through Ethernet cable.

  • Page 8: Chapter 4: Installation

    Suggested Mounting Hardware 4-5 mm 1-2 mm NOTE: Linksys is not responsible for damages incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware. Determine where you want to mount the Access Point. Ensure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy and make sure the location is within reach of the power outlet.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Access Point

    Chapter 4 Connecting the Access Point Connect the antennas to the antenna connectors on the Access Point. Connect the Antennas Adjust the two antennas so that they form a 90 degree angle for best performance. Adjust the Antennas Connect your Ethernet network cable to your network router or switch.

  • Page 10: Chapter 5: Advanced Configuration

    Point. This host name will be published to your DNS server if the Access Point is configured to acquire the IP address through DHCP. In that case, Linksys recommends to follow the company policy on the host name assignment. The default name is Linksys.

  • Page 11: Setup > Time

    Chapter 5 Setup > Basic Setup with Static IP Local IP Address The IP address must be unique to your • network. The default IP address is 9.68..45. • Subnet Mask The subnet mask must be the same as the LAN that your Access Point is connected to. The default is 55.55.55.0.

  • Page 12: Wireless > Wireless Security

    32 alphanumeric characters, and may be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in your wireless network. The default SSID name is linksys-g. SSID Broadcast This option allows the SSID to be broadcast on your network.
  • Page 13 Chapter 5 Wireless Isolation (within SSID) When disabled, wireless PCs that are associated to the same network name (SSID), can see and transfer files between each other. By enabling this feature, Wireless PCs will not be able to see each other. This feature is very useful when setting up a wireless hotspot location.
  • Page 14 Chapter 5 should change the encryption keys. The default is 600 seconds. Change these settings as described here and click Apply to save your changes. Help information is available on the right side of the screen. WPA2-Personal Mixed This security mode supports the transition from WPA- Personal to WPA2-Personal.
  • Page 15 Chapter 5 RADIUS Server IP Address Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address. RADIUS Server Port Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server. The default is 8. Encryption WPA2 always uses AES for data encryption. Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server.

  • Page 16: Wireless > Wireless Connection Control

    Help information is available on the right side of the screen. Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings This screen allows you to configure the advanced wireless settings for the Access Point. Linksys recommends letting the Access Point automatically adjust the parameters for maximum data throughput. disable...

  • Page 17: Wireless > Vlan & Qos

    Chapter 5 Access Point address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM). The default is 00 ms. DTIM Interval This value indicates how often the Access Point sends out a Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM).

  • Page 18: Ap Mode

    Chapter 5 priority queues for different types of traffic. It automatically maps the incoming packets to the appropriate queues based on QoS settings (in the IP or layer 2 header). WMM provides the capability to prioritize wireless traffic in your environment.

  • Page 19: Administration > Log

    Chapter 5 To increase the security on accessing web-based utility. You can enable HTTPS. Once enabled, users need to use https:// when accessing the web-based utility. Web HTTPS Access Use secured HTTP session to access web-based utility. The default is Disabled. Wireless Web Access Allow or deny wireless clients to access web-based utility.

  • Page 20: Administration > Factory Default

    Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Advanced Configuration Administration > Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the Access Point’s firmware: Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Extract the firmware upgrade file on your computer. On the Firmware Upgrade screen, enter the location of the firmware upgrade file in the field provided, or click the Browse button to find the file.

  • Page 21: Administration > Configuration Management

    Chapter 5 Administration > Configuration Management On this screen you can save a configuration file of the Access Point’s current settings or restore a configuration file of previously saved settings. Administration > Configuration Management Save Configuration To save a backup configuration file, click the Save Configuration button and save the file to the desired location.

  • Page 22: Status > Wireless

    Chapter 5 Status > Wireless The Wireless screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the wireless network(s). Status > Wireless MAC Address The MAC Address of the Access Point’s wireless interfaces is displayed here. Mode The Access Point’s wireless network mode is displayed here.
  • Page 23 Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 MAC Address This shows the MAC Address of the Access Point’s wireless interface. Connection This shows the status of the Access Point’s wireless networks. Packets Received This shows the number of packets received for each wireless network. Packets Sent This shows the number of packets sent for each wireless network.

  • Page 24: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Wireless-G Exterior Access Point with Power Over Ethernet. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Can the Access Point act as my DHCP Server? No.
  • Page 25 Users can set it up depending upon their needs. 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 26 No more than 65, but this depends on the volume of data and may be fewer if many users create a large amount of network traffic. WEB: If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Troubleshooting...

  • Page 27: Appendix B: Wireless Security Checklist

    . Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers give you the ability to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. The MAC address is a unique series of numbers and letters assigned to every networking device.

  • Page 28: Appendix C: Glossary

    This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. WEB: For additional terms, please visit the glossary at www.linksys.com/glossary Access Mode Specifies the method by which user access is granted to the system. Access Point A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network.
  • Page 29 Appendix C CoS (Class of Service) The 802.1p priority scheme. CoS provides a method for tagging packets with priority information. A CoS value between 0-7 is added to the Layer II header of packets, where zero is the lowest priority and seven is the highest.
  • Page 30 Appendix C MAC (Media Access Control) Address The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device. Mask A filter that includes or excludes certain values, for example parts of an IP address. Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) One million bits per second;...
  • Page 31 Glossary Appendix C TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network. Telnet A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.

  • Page 32: Appendix D: Specifications

    Appendix D Appendix D: Specifications Specifications Model WAP2000 Standards IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af (Power over Ethernet), 802.1p (QoS priority), 802.1Q (VLAN), 802.1X (Security Authentication), 802.11i - Ready (Security WPA2), 802.11e - Ready (Wireless QoS), 802.11F (Wireless Roaming) Ports 10BASE-T/100 BASE-TX...

  • Page 33: Appendix E: Warranty Information

    Appendix E: Warranty Information Limited Warranty Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the "Warranty Period"), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys’...

  • Page 34: Appendix F: Regulatory Information

    Appendix F Appendix F: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 35: Avis D'industrie Canada

    Appendix F Avis d’Industrie Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes NMB003 et RSS210 d’Industrie Canada. L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et il doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

  • Page 36: User Information For Consumer Products Covered By Eu Directive 2002/96/Ec On Waste Electric And Electronic Equipment (Weee)

    (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: English - Environmental Information for Customers in...
  • Page 37 Appendix F Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol keelatud kõrvaldada koos sorteerimata olmejäätmetega. See sümbol näitab, et toode tuleks kõrvaldada eraldi tavalistest olmejäätmevoogudest.
  • Page 38 Appendix F Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir kurios pakuotė yra pažymėta šiuo simboliu (įveskite simbolį), negalima šalinti kartu su nerūšiuotomis komunalinėmis atliekomis. Šis simbolis rodo, kad gaminį reikia šalinti atskirai nuo bendro buitinių...
  • Page 39 återvinning skyddar mot eventuella negativa konsekvenser för miljön och personhälsa. För mer detaljerad information om kassering av din gamla utrustning kontaktar du dina lokala myndigheter, avfallshanteringen eller butiken där du köpte produkten. WEB: For additional information, please visit www.linksys.com estää...

  • Page 40: Appendix G: Contact Information

    Appendix G Appendix G: Contact Information Linksys Contact Information Website http://www.linksys.com E-Mail support@linksys.com FTP Site ftp.linksys.com Advice Line 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Support 800-326-7114 RMA (Return Merchandise 949-823-3000 Authorization) 949-823-3002 NOTE: Details on warranty and RMA issues can be found in the Warranty and Regulatory Information section of this Guide.

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