LINKSYS WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with POE User Manual Book

LINKSYS LLC Wireless-G Access Point with POE Book

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30Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings TabWireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings TabThis screen allows you to configure the advanced settings for the Access Point. In most cases, these settings do not need to be changed.Advanced WirelessYou can change the data transmission and output power settings for the Access Point.CTS Protection Mode. The CTS (Clear-To-Send) Protection Mode function boosts the Access Point’s ability to catch all Wireless-G transmissions but will severely decrease performance. Keep the default setting, Auto, so the Access Point can use this feature as needed, when the Wireless-G products are not able to transmit to the Access Point in an environment with heavy 802.11b traffic. Select Enabled if you want to permanently enable this feature, or select Disabled if you want to permanently disable this feature.Wireless Isolation. When this feature is enabled, PCs using different SSIDs cannot see each other, so the different wireless networks are kept separate from each other. In most cases, including wireless hotspots, keep the default, Enabled. If you want PCs from different wireless networks to communicate, select Disabled.Basic Data Rates. This setting is not actually one rate of transmission but a series of rates that are advertised to the other wireless devices in your network, so they know at which rates the Access Point can transmit. At the Default setting, the Access Point will advertise that it will automatically select the best rate for transmission. Other options are 1-2Mbps, for use with older wireless technology, and All, when you wish to have all rates advertised. The Basic Data Rates are not the rates transmitted; the rates transmitted can be configured through the TX Rate setting on the Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings tab.Beacon Interval. This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes the wireless networks service area, the Access Point address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM).DTIM Interval. This value indicates how often the Access Point sends out a Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). Lower settings result in more efficient networking, while preventing your PC from dropping into power-saving sleep mode. Higher settings allow your PC to enter sleep mode, thus saving power, but interferes with wireless transmissions.RTS Threshold. This setting determines how large a packet can be before the Access Point coordinates transmission and reception to ensure efficient communication. This value should remain at its default setting of 2347. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended.Figure 6-11: Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Screencts (clear-to-send): a signal sent by a wireless device, signifying that it is ready to receive data.beacon internal: data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized.rts (request to send): a networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting.dtim (delivery traffic indication message): a message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency.packet: a unit of data sent over a network.
31Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings TabWireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetFragmentation Threshold. This specifies the maximum size a data packet can be before splitting and creating a new packet. It should remain at its default setting of 2346. A smaller setting means smaller packets, which will create more packets for each transmission. If you have decreased this value and experience high packet error rates, you can increase it again, but it will likely decrease overall network performance. Only minor modifications of this value are recommended.Output Power. You can adjust the output power of the Access Point to get the appropriate coverage for your wireless network. Select the level you need for your environment. If you are not sure which setting to choose, then keep the default setting, 100%.Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information.fragmentation: breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network.
32Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe AP Mode TabWireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe AP Mode TabOn this screen you can change the Access Point’s mode of operation. In most cases, you can keep the default, Access Point. You may wish to do this if you want to use the Access Point as a wireless repeater to extend the range of your wireless network. You may also wish to do this if you want to use the Access Point as a wireless bridge; for example, you can use two Access Points in Wireless Bridge mode to connect two wired networks that are in two different buildings.AP ModeThe Access Point offers three modes of operation: Access Point, Wireless Repeater, and Wireless Bridge. For the Repeater and Bridge modes, make sure the SSID, channel, and security settings are the same for the other wireless access points/devices.MAC AddressThe MAC address of the Access Point is displayed here.Access Point. The Mode is set to Access Point by default. This connects your wireless PCs to a wired network. In most cases, no change is necessary. If you want to let the Access Point’s signal be repeated, then click the checkbox next to Allow wireless signal to be repeated by a repeater. Enter the MAC addresses of the repeaters in the MAC 1-3 fields. Repeaters can be another access point or the Wireless-G Range Expander (model number: WRE54G).Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information.Figure 6-12: AP Mode ScreenIMPORTANT: For Wireless Repeater and Wireless Bridge modes, the remote access point must be a second Linksys Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet (model number: WAP54GP) or a Linksys Wireless-G Exterior Access Point with Power Over Ethernet (model number: WAP54GPE). The Access Point will not communicate with any other kind of remote access point.
33Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe AP Mode TabWireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetWireless Repeater. When set to Wireless Repeater mode, the Wireless Repeater is able to talk to up a remote access point within its range and retransmit its signal. This feature only works with the Linksys Wireless-G Exterior Access Point with Power Over Ethernet (model number: WAG54GPE) or another Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet (model number: WAP54GP).To configure a Wireless Repeater environment, select Wireless Repeater and enter the MAC address of the remote access point in the MAC 1 field. If you do not know the access point’s MAC address, click the Site Survey button. Select the access point you want to use and click the Apply button. Then click the Close button to return to the AP Mode screen. If you do not see the access point you want, click the Refresh button to search for access points again.Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information.Figure 6-13: Wireless Repeater DiagramFigure 6-14: Site Survey Screen
34Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe AP Mode TabWireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetWireless Bridge. This mode connects two physically separated wired networks using two access points (use additional access points to connect more wired networks). This feature only works with the Linksys Wireless-G Exterior Access Point with Power Over Ethernet (model number: WAG54GPE) or another Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet (model number: WAP54GP).To configure a Wireless Bridge environment, select Wireless Bridge, and enter the MAC addresses of the wireless bridges/access points in the MAC 1-4 fields. You will also need to set the remote wireless bridges/access points to Wireless Bridge mode.Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information.IMPORTANT: In Wireless Bridge mode, the Access Point can ONLY be accessed by another access point in Wireless Bridge mode. In order for your other wireless devices to access the Access Point, you must reset it to Access Point mode. The two modes are mutually exclusive. Figure 6-15: Wireless Bridge Diagram
35Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Administration - Management TabWireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Administration - Management TabOn this screen you can configure the password and SNMP settings.AP PasswordYou should change the password that controls access to the Access Point’s Web-based Utility.Local AP PasswordUser Name. Create a User Name and enter it in the field provided.AP Password. Create a Password for the Access Point’s Web-based Utility.Re-enter to confirm. To confirm the new Password, enter it again in this field.Web AccessWeb HTTPS Access. HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure) uses SSL (Secured Socket Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher security. To secure remote access of the Access Point’s Web-based Utility, select Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled.SNMPSNMP is a popular network monitoring and management protocol. It provides network administrators with the ability to monitor the status of the Access Point and receive notification of any critical events as they occur on the Access Point.To enable the SNMP support feature, select Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled.IdentificationContact. Enter the name of the contact person, such as a network administrator, for the Access Point.Device Name. Enter the name you wish to give to the Access Point.Location. Enter the location of the Access Point.Get Community. Enter the password that allows read-only access to the Access Point’s SNMP information. The default is public. Figure 6-16: Administration - Management Screen
36Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Administration - Management TabWireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetSet Community. Enter the password that allows read/write access to the Access Point’s SNMP information. The default is private.SNMP Trap-Community. Enter the password required by the remote host computer that will receive trap messages or notices sent by the Access Point.SNMP Trusted Host. You can restrict access to the Access Point’s SNMP information by IP address. Enter the IP address in the field provided. If this field is left blank, then access is permitted from any IP address.SNMP Trap-Destination. Enter the IP address of the remote host computer that will receive the trap messages.Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information.
37Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Administration - Log TabWireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Administration - Log TabOn this screen you can configure the log settings, as well as options for e-mail alerts of particular events.LogYou can have logs that keep track of the Access Point’s activities.Email AlertE-Mail Alert. To receive e-mail alerts when certain events occur, select Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled.E-Mail Address for Logs. Enter the e-mail address that will receive the alert logs.Notification Queue LengthLog Queue Length. Designate the length of the log that will be e-mailed to you. The default is 20 entries.Log Time Threshold. Designate how often the log will be e-mailed. The default is 600 seconds (10 minutes).Syslog NotificationSyslog is a protocol used to capture information about network activity. The Access Point supports this protocol and send its activity logs to an external server. To enable Syslog, select Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled.Syslog Server IP Address. Enter the IP address of the Syslog server. In addition to the standard event log, the Access Point can send a detailed log to an external Syslog server. The Access Point’s Syslog captures all log activities and includes information about all data transmissions.LogUnauthorized Login Attempt. To receive alert logs about any unauthorized login attempts, click the checkbox.System Error Messages. If you want to log system error messages, click the checkbox.Authorized Login. If you want to log authorized logins, 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. Click Help for more information.Figure 6-17: Administration - Log Screen
38Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Administration - Factory Default TabWireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Administration - Factory Default TabOn this screen you can restore the Access Point’s factory default settings.Factory DefaultWrite down any custom settings before you restore the factory defaults. Once the Access Point is reset, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration settings.Restore Factory Defaults. To restore the Access Point's factory default settings, click the Yes radio button. Otherwise, click the No radio button.Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information.The Administration - Firmware Upgrade TabOn this screen you can upgrade the Access Point’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Access Point or the new firmware has a feature you want to use.Firmware UpgradeBefore you upgrade the Access Point’s firmware, write down 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.3. 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.4. Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions.Click Help for more information.Figure 6-19: Administration - Firmware Upgrade ScreenFigure 6-18: Administration - Factory Default Screenupgrade: to replace existing software or firmware with a newer version
39Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Administration - Language Upgrade TabWireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Administration - Language Upgrade TabOn this screen you can do a language upgrade to change the language used by the Access Point’s Web-based Utility.Language UpgradeIf you do want to change the language currently used by the Web-based Utility, then you can download a language upgrade file and update the Access Point.To change the Access Point’s language:1. Download the language upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com.2. Extract the language upgrade file on your computer.3. On the Language Upgrade screen, enter the location of the language upgrade file in the field provided, or click the Browse button to find the file.4. Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions.Click Help for more information.The Administration - Reboot TabOn this screen you can reboot the Access Point.RebootThis feature is useful when you need to remotely reboot the Access Point.Device Reboot. To reboot the Access Point, click the Yes radio button. Otherwise, click the No radio button.Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information.Figure 6-20: Administration - Language Upgrade ScreenFigure 6-21: Administration - Reboot ScreenNOTE: Not all languages are available. Check the Linksys website for available language upgrade files.
40Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Administration - Config Management TabWireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Administration - Config Management TabOn this screen you can create a backup configuration file or save a configuration file to the Access Point.Config ManagementUse this screen to upload or download configuration files for the Access Point.Download AP Config. To save a backup configuration file on a computer, click the Download AP Configuration File button and follow the on-screen instructions.Upload AP Config. To upload a configuration file to the Access Point, enter the location of the configuration file in the field provided, or click the Browse button to find the file. Then click the Load button.Click Help for more information.Figure 6-22: Administration - Config Management Screen
41Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Status - Local Network TabWireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Status - Local Network TabThe Local Network screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the local network.InformationHardware Version. This is the version of the Access Point’s current hardware.Software Version. This is the version of the Access Point’s current software.Local MAC Address. The MAC address of the Access Point’s Local Area Network (LAN) interface is displayed here.System Up Time. This is the length of time the Access Point has been running.Local NetworkIP Address. This shows the Access Point’s IP Address, as it appears on your local network.Subnet Mask. This shows the Access Point’s Subnet Mask.Default Gateway. Displayed here is the IP address of the Access Point’s Default Gateway.Primary and Secondary DNS. DNS addresses used by the Access Point are displayed here.To update the status information, click the Refresh button. Click Help for more information.Figure 6-23: Status - Local Network Screen
42Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Status - Wireless TabWireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Status - Wireless TabThe Wireless screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the wireless network(s).Wireless NetworkMAC Address. The MAC Address of the Access Point’s wireless interface is displayed here.Mode. The Access Point’s mode is displayed here.SSID. The Access Point’s main SSID is displayed here.Virtual SSID1-7. The Access Point’s virtual SSIDs are displayed here.Channel. The Access Point’s Channel setting for wireless broadcast is shown here.VLAN Trunk. The status of the Access Point’s VLAN feature is shown here.Priority Setting. The VLAN Priority Setting for the main SSID is shown here.SSID Encryption Function. The wireless security setting for the main SSID is displayed here.SSID Priority. The VLAN Priority setting for the main SSID is displayed here.Virtual SSID1-7 Encryption Function. The wireless security settings for the virtual SSIDs are displayed here.Virtual SSID1-7 Priority. The VLAN Priority settings for the virtual SSIDs are displayed here.To update the status information, click the Refresh button. Click Help for more information.Figure 6-24: Status - Wireless Screen
43Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Status - System Performance TabWireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Status - System Performance TabThe System Performance screen displays the Access Point’s status information for its current settings and data transmissions.System PerformanceWiredName. This indicates that the statistics are for the wired network, the LAN.IP Address. The Access Point’s local IP address is displayed here.MAC Address. This shows the MAC Address of the Access Point’s wired interface.Connection. This shows the status of the Access Point’s connection for the wired network.Packets Received. This shows the number of packets received.Packets Sent. This shows the number of packets sent.Bytes Received. This shows the number of bytes received.Bytes Sent. This shows the number of bytes sent.Error Packets Received. This shows the number of error packets received.Dropped Packets Received. This shows the number of dropped packets received.WirelessName. This indicates which wireless network/SSID to which the statistics refer.IP Address. The Access Point’s local IP address is displayed here.MAC Address. This shows the MAC Address of the Access Point’s wireless interface.Connection. This shows the status of the Access Point’s connection for each wireless network.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.Figure 6-25: Status - System Performance Screen
44Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetThe Status - System Performance TabWireless-G Access Point with Power Over EthernetBytes 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.Dropped Packets Received. This shows the number of dropped packets received for each wireless network.To update the status information, click the Refresh button. Click Help for more information.

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