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Linksys Instant Wireless WAP11 User Manual

Linksys Instant Wireless WAP11 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Wireless Network

    Instant Wireless Series Wireless Network Access Point Use this guide to install: WAP11 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individ- ual or entity.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Instant Wireless Don’t be bound by cabling restrictions any longer! The Instant Wireless™ Network Access Point from Linksys delivers the freedom to configure your net- work your way. Utilization of state-of-the-art wireless technology gives you the ability to set up workstations in ways you never though possible; no cables to install means fewer expenses and fewer hassles.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Linux/Unix Users: Though these operating systems are not supported by Linksys, the Wireless Access Point should work in these environments. The WAP11 can be configured under these operating systems using SNMP . A configurable Management Information Base file (MIB) named AT76C510.MIB can be found on the Setup Utility CD.

  • Page 5: Getting To Know The Wireless Network Access Point

    Getting to Know the Wireless Network Access Point The Wireless Access Point’s Rear Panel The ADSL Modem Router’s Rear Panel Your Access Point’s ports, where network cables are connected, are located on the rear panel of your Access Point. The Wireless Network Access Point’s Ports Dipole Antenna Connectors These two round connections are where the anten-...

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

    The Wireless Access Point’s Front Panel he ADSL Modem + Router’s LEDs The LAN Indicators Power Red. The Power LED lights up when the Access Point is powered on. Link Amber. The Link LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit up, the Access Point is successfully connect- ed to a device through the LAN port.

  • Page 7: Installing The Usb Drivers For The Wireless Network Access Point

    Wireless Network Access Point 3. Windows will now ask you where to search for the driver software. Select Specify a location and type in the blank field D:\WAP11\WIN9X (where “D” specifies your CD-ROM). Then, click the Next button. 4. Windows will now search for the driver. After Windows has acknowledged finding the driver, click the Next button.

  • Page 8: Installing The Driver Software For Windows Millennium

    3. Windows will now install the driver files. Click the Finish button when com- pleted. Windows may ask for the driver, which is located at “D:\WAP11\USBDrv” (where “D” specifies your CD-ROM drive). Click 4. Continue on to the Configuring the Wireless Network Access Point sec- tion for software installation now.
  • Page 9 3. Under “Optional Search Locations”, select Specify a location and click the Next button. 4. You will be prompted to enter a path; type “D:\WAP11\usbdrv” (where D: is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and click OK. Windows will now search for the driver.

  • Page 10: Configuring The Wireless Network Access Point

    Wireless Network Access Point 1. The following screen should appear. Click on the WAP11 product button in the column on the left to select it. 2. When this screen appears, click on the Install tab to start the setup. Note: This useful menu screen can be accessed at any time, simply by insert- ing the Setup Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 11 3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 4. Read the terms of the License Agreement, and if you agree, click Yes; oth- erwise, click No to cancel the configuration process. Instant Wireless Series Wireless Network Access Point 5.

  • Page 12: The Usb Configuration Utility

    The USB Configuration Utility The USB Configuration Utility is provided to allow you further customization of the Wireless Network Access Point and your wireless network through your USB port. Configuring the Wireless Network Access Point with the USB Configuration Utility THE STATUS TAB The Status tab will display the Wireless Network Access Point’s current status.
  • Page 13 THE BASIC SETTING TAB The Wireless Network Access Point will automatically detect the settings to your wireless network. Changing these values will alter your current wireless network configuration. • ESSID. The ESSID or SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network.
  • Page 14 Note: In Wireless Bridge mode, the WAP11 can ONLY be accessed by another wireless bridge. In order for your other wireless devices to access the WAP11, you must reset it to Access Point mode. The two modes are mutually exclusive.
  • Page 15 THE IP SETTING TAB The IP settings for the Wireless Network Access Point are made from this tab. • IP Address. The IP address assigned here must be unique to your network. We suggest that you use the default IP address of 192.168.1.250. As this is a private IP address, you do not need to purchase an additional IP address from your service provider.
  • Page 16 Wireless Network Access Point THE INFO TAB The Info tab displays general information about Linksys and the USB Utility. The USB’s copyright date and version number are listed as well as the Utility’s firmware version. At the bottom of the screen, you will find a button that will access Linksys’...

  • Page 17: The Access Point's Snmp Configuration Utility

    Linux/Unix Users: Though these operating systems are not supported by Linksys, the Wireless Access Point should work in these environments. The WAP11 can be configured under these operating systems using SNMP . A configurable Management Information Base file (MIB) named AT76C510.MIB can be found on the Setup Utility CD.
  • Page 18 THE STATUS TAB The Status tab will display the Wireless Network Access Point’s current status. From this tab, you can view the status information along with reconnecting to the Wireless Network Access Point and restoring its default settings. • Working Status. This will display your current connection status, notify- ing you of any problems with the connection.
  • Page 19 THE BASIC SETTING TAB The Wireless Network Access Point will automatically detect the settings to your wireless network. Changing these values will alter your current wireless network configuration. • ESSID. The ESSID or SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network.
  • Page 20 Note: In Wireless Bridge mode, the WAP11 can ONLY be accessed by another wireless bridge. In order for your other wireless devices to access the WAP11, you must reset it to Access Point mode. The two modes are mutually exclusive.
  • Page 21 Access Point by using MAC Address filtering. Only MAC addresses in the Authorization table will be allowed to communicate with the WAP11. To view the Authorization table of currently authorized MAC addresses click on the Get Flash button.
  • Page 22 Utility’s firmware version. At the bottom of the screen, you will find a button that will access Linksys’ web page (once your internet connection is properly set up), the email address for technical support, and the phone number to call for technical support.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Wireless Network 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. What is the purpose of antenna diversity and when should it be used?
  • Page 24 As the user moves on, the end nodes RF transmitter regularly checks the sys- tem to determine whether it is in touch with the original Wireless Network Access Point or whether it should seek a new one. When a node no longer receives acknowledgment from its original Wireless Network Access Point, it undertakes a new search.

  • Page 25: Glossary

    Glossary Ad-hoc Network - An ad-hoc network is a wireless network or other small net- work in which some of the network devices are part of the network only for the duration of a communications session while in some close proximity to the rest of the network.
  • Page 26 IP Address - In the most widely installed level of the Internet Protocol (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 Internet.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    UTP - Unshielded twisted pair is the most common kind of copper telephone wiring. Twisted pair is the ordinary copper wire that connects home and many business computers to the telephone company. To reduce crosstalk or electro- magnetic induction between pairs of wires, two insulated copper wires are twisted around each other.

  • Page 28: Environmental

    FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN- TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCU- MENTATION.

  • Page 29: Contact Information

    Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Tech Support and RMA Issues 866-242-8558 949-261-8868 Email support@linksys.com http://www.linksys.com FTP Site ftp.linksys.com...
  • Page 30 © Copyright 2001 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.

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