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- Page 1 Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet with Ports 4-portuter Model No. WAP4400N Wireless Model No. Model No. Model No. Model No. USER GUIDE BUSINESS SERIES...
- Page 2 Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Example of a simple wireless network Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The LEDs The Ports Antennas and Positions... - Page 4 Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Reboot Tab The Administration - Config Management Tab The Status - Local Network Tab The Status - Wireless Tab The Status - System Performance Tab Appendix A: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks...
- Page 5 Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet List of Figures Figure 2-1: Example of a Simple Wireless Network Figure 3-1: Front Panel Figure 3-2: Back View Figure 3-3: Stackable Position and its Antenna Setup Figure 3-4: Standalone Position and its Antenna Setup Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Cable Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Figure 4-3: The Stand Option...
- Page 6 Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Figure 6-18: Administration - Management Figure 6-19: The Administration - Log Figure 6-20: Administration - Factory Default Figure 6-21: Administration - Firmware Upgrade Figure 6-22: Administration - Reboot Figure 6-23: Administration - Config Management Figure 6-24: Status - Local Network Figure 6-25: Status - Wireless...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome
Mbps. Besides the higher data rate, 802.11n technology also promises longer coverage by using multiple antennas to transmit and receive data streams in different directions. Users are encouraged to update their firmware through www.linksys.com when 802.11n specification is finalized by IEEE to ensure compatibility with all the wireless-N devices. -
Page 8: What's In This User Guide
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-N Access Point. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Wireless-N Access Point’s applications and this User Guide. •... - Page 9 • Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Access Point’s regulatory information. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this User Guide?
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Page 10: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Linksys also provides products to allow wireless adaptors to access wired network through a bridge such as the wireless access point, or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. -
Page 11: Example Of A Simple Wireless Network
To link your wired network with your wireless network, connect the Access Point’s Ethernet network port to any switch or router with Power over Ethernet (PoE)—or a PoE injector, such as the Linksys WAPPOE or WAPPOE12. Note that the 12 VDC on the WAPPOE12 is for the splitter output. Both PoE Injectors provide 48 VDC power output. - Page 12 The above diagram shows a typical infrastructure wireless network setup. The wireless Access Points are connecting to a Linksys switch that provides power to the Access Points. Each Access Point can connect multiple wireless devices to the network. This network will provide connectivity among wireless network devices and PCs that have a wired connection to the switch.
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Page 13: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Exterior Access Point
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The LEDs The Access Point's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Figure 3-1: Front Panel Power Green. -
Page 14: The Ports
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet WIRELESS Green. The WIRELESS LED lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a wireless device. If the Wireless LED is flashing, the Access Point is actively sending to or receiving data from a wireless device. ETHERNET Green. -
Page 15: Antennas And Positions
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Power The Power port connects to the supplied 12VDC power adapter. Ethernet The Ethernet network port connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router that may or may not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Access Point to the factory default configuration. -
Page 16: Figure 3-4: Standalone Position And Its Antenna Setup
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Figure 3-4: Standalone Position and its Antenna Setup Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Antennas and Positions... -
Page 17: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless-N Access Point
"Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-N Access Point". Connection 1. Connect your Ethernet network cable to your network router or switch. Then connect the other end of the network cable to the Access Point’s Ethernet port. 2. If you are using Power Over Ethernet (POE), proceed to the following section, “Placement Options.”... -
Page 18: Placement Options
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Placement Options There are three ways to place the Wireless-N Access Point. The first way is to place it horizontally on a surface, so it sits on its four rubber feet. The second way is to stand the Access Point vertically on a surface. The third way is to mount it on a wall. -
Page 19: Chapter 5: Setting Up The Wireless-N Access Point
There are three ways to connect to your Access Point for the first time. 1. If you have a 48VDC Power Injector (e.g. Linksys WAPPOE), power up your Access Point first, then connect the Injector’s cable to your PC. Configure your PC to have the static IP address on the same subnet as the Access Point’s default IP address (192.168.1.245). -
Page 20: Navigating The Utility
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 3. Although it is not recommended, you can connect your PC wirelessly to the Access Point when the DHCP server is connected on the LAN side. It is not recommended, because you can easily lose your connection through configuration changes. - Page 21 Use this screen to configure the Access Point’s security monitor capabilities. You will be able to monitor your wireless network through a client utility on administrator’s PC. This feature works with WPC4400N and future Linksys client devices. Administration You will use the Administration tabs to manage the Access Point.
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Page 22: Chapter 6: Configuring The Wireless-N Access Point
Host Name. This is the host name assigned to the Access 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 23: The Setup - Time Tab
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet • Subnet Mask. The Subnet Mask must be the same as that set on the LAN that your Access Point is connected to. The default is 255.255.255.0. Select Automatic Configuration - DHCP if you have a DHCP server enabled on the LAN that can assign an IP address to the Access Point. -
Page 24: The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab
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-n. Wireless Network Mode. Select one of the following modes. The default is B/G/N-Mixed. - Page 25 Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet channel. For the Wireless-N 40MHz channel option (see Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab), the Access Point will automatically select the adjacent 20MHz channel to combine them into a wider channel. SSID Broadcast. This option allows the SSID to be broadcast on your network. You may want to enable this function while configuring your network, but make sure that you disable it when you are finished.
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Page 26: The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Change the Access Point’s wireless security settings on this screen. Wireless Security Security Mode. Select the wireless security mode you want to use, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA2- Personal Mixed, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise Mixed, or WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption and forward compatible with IEEE 802.11e. -
Page 27: Figure 6-8: Wireless - Wireless Security (Wpa2-Personal)
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet WPA2-Personal WPA Algorithms. WPA2 always uses AES for data encryption. WPA Shared Key. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters. Key Renewal Timeout. Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys. -
Page 28: Figure 6-10: Wireless - Wireless Security (Wpa-Enterprise)
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet WPA-Enterprise This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server for client authentication. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.) RADIUS Server IP Address. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address. RADIUS Server Port. -
Page 29: Figure 6-12: Wireless - Wireless Security (Wpa2 - Enterprise Mixed)
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet WPA2-Enterprise Mixed This security mode supports the transition from WPA-Enterprise to WPA2-Enterprise. You can have client devices that use either WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise. The Access Point will automatically choose the encryption algorithm used by each client device. RADIUS Server IP Address. -
Page 30: The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab This screen allows you to configure the Connection Control List to either permit or block specific wireless client devices connecting to (associating with) the Access Point. Wireless Connection Control Enabled/Disabled. -
Page 31: The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab
This screen allows you to configure the advanced settings for the Access Point. The Wireless-N adopts several new parameters to adjust the channel bandwidth, and guard intervals to improve the data rate dynamically. Linksys recommends to let your Access Point automatically adjust the parameters for maximum data throughput. Advanced Wireless You can change the following advanced parameters (some only for Wireless-N) for this Access Point. - Page 32 11g clients performance will be affected by setting to this mode. IOT Mode. Interoperability Mode. Enabling this mode will help this AP to communicate with Linksys retail client cards (e.g. WPC300N) at 11n rates. This mode is a temporary measure to cope with implementation differences on 802.11n draft specification.
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Page 33: The Security Monitor Tab
This feature works together with WPC4400N and future Linksys Business Series wireless client adapters. A client utility will be provided with the client card, which will allow you to download information from the Access Point. -
Page 34: The Administration - Management Tab
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Management Tab On this screen you can configure the password, Web Access, and SNMP settings. Management You should change the username/password that controls access to the Access Point’s Web-based Utility to prevent unauthorized access. - Page 35 Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet This Access Point supports SNMP version 1, 2, and 3. Select SNMP V1 & V2 if you don’t need the enhanced capability on V3 or your management software does not support V3. Otherwise, select SNMP V3. Identification Contact.
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Page 36: The Administration - Log Tab
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Log Tab On this screen you can configure the log settings and alerts of particular events. You can have logs that keep track of the Access Point’s activities. Email Alert E-Mail Alert. - Page 37 Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet System Error Messages. If you want to log system error messages, click the checkbox. Configuration Changes. If you want to log any configuration changes, click the checkbox. Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
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Page 38: The Administration - Factory Default Tab
Before you upgrade the Access Point’s firmware, note all of your custom settings. After you upgrade its firmware, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration settings. To upgrade the Access Point’s firmware: 1. Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. 2. Extract the firmware upgrade file on your computer. -
Page 39: The Administration - Reboot Tab
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Reboot Tab On this screen you can reboot the Access Point. Reboot This feature is useful when you need to remotely reboot the Access Point. Device Reboot. To reboot the Access Point, click the Yes radio button. Click Save Settings to apply your change and the Access Point will reboot itself, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your change. -
Page 40: The Administration - Config Management Tab
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Config Management Tab On this screen you can create a backup configuration file or save a configuration file to the Access Point. Config Management Use this screen to upload or download configuration files for the Access Point. Save Configuration. -
Page 41: The Status - Local Network Tab
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Status - Local Network Tab The Local Network screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the local network. Information Hardware Version. This is the version of the Access Point’s current hardware. Software Version. -
Page 42: The Status - Wireless Tab
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Status - Wireless Tab The Wireless screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the wireless network(s). Wireless Network MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Access Point’s wireless interface is displayed here. SSID. -
Page 43: The Status - System Performance Tab
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Status - System Performance Tab The System Performance screen displays the Access Point’s status information for its current settings and data transmissions. System Performance Wired Name. This indicates that the statistics are for the wired network, the LAN. IP Address. - Page 44 Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Bytes Received. This shows the number of bytes received for each wireless network. Bytes Sent. This shows the number of bytes sent for each wireless network. Error Packets Received. This shows the number of error packets received for each wireless network. Drop Received Packets.
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Page 45: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet. Read the descriptions below to help solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Frequently Asked Questions Can the Access Point act as my DHCP Server? No. - Page 46 Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Power Management What IEEE 802.11g features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11g functions: •...
- Page 47 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 48 Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet What is WEP? 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. What is a MAC Address? The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level.
- Page 49 Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet No more than 63, but this depends on the volume of data and may be fewer if many users create a large amount of network traffic. Appendix A: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions...
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Page 50: Appendix B: Wireless Security
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. - Page 51 This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use.
- Page 52 These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer. Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks...
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Page 53: Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
The Access Point's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility’s Administration - Firmware Upgrade tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. 2. Extract the firmware upgrade file on your computer. 3. Open the Access Point’s Web-based Utility. -
Page 54: Appendix D: Windows Help
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. -
Page 55: Appendix E: Glossary
This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. - Page 56 Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
- Page 57 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
- Page 58 Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together.
- Page 59 Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network.
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Page 60: Appendix F: Specifications
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix F: Specifications Model WAP4400N Standards IEEE802.11n draft, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af Ports 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet, 12VDC Power Buttons Reset Cabling Type UTP CAT 5 LEDs Power, PoE, Ethernet, Wireless Transmit Power 19 dBm for 802.11b, 16 dBm for 802.11g & 802.11n... - Page 61 Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing Appendix F: Specifications...
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Page 62: Appendix G: Warranty Information
Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' 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 63: Appendix H: Regulatory Information
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual. Linksys declares that WAP4400N (FCC ID: Q87-WAP4400N) is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4 GHz by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A. Safety Notices Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. - Page 64 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (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:...
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Page 69: Appendix I: Contact Information
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