LINKSYS WAP55AGV2 Wireless A+G Access Point User Manual Book

LINKSYS LLC Wireless A+G Access Point Book

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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.Access PointWAP55AG ver. 2User GuideWIRELESSWireless A+GDual-BandGHz5GHz2.4802.11g802.11a+Dual-Band
Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access PointCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications 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 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. How to Use this GuideYour guide to the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point has been designed to make understanding networking with the Access Point easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this guide:In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this:Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this:Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section in the “Table of Contents”. This exclamation point means there is a Caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Access Point.word: definition.This checkmark means there is a Note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Access Point.This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Access Point.Figure 0-1: Sample Figure DescriptionWAP55AG-V2-UG-41223NC BW
Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access PointTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4Network Topology 4Roaming 4Network Layout 5Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point 6The Back Panel 6The Front Panel 7Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point 8Hardware Installation 8Chapter 5: Setting Up the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point 9Setup Wizard 9Chapter 6: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point 17Overview 17Navigating the Utility 17Accessing the Utility 19The Setup Tab 19The Wireless Tab 20The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 20The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 22The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 24The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 25The Administration Tab - Password 28The Administration Tab - Log 28The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 29The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 29The Status Tab - Local Network 30The Status Tab - Wireless 31Appendix A: Troubleshooting 32Frequently Asked Questions 32
Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access PointAppendix B: Wireless Security 36Security Precautions 36Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 36Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 39Appendix D: Windows Help 40Appendix E: Glossary 41Appendix F: Specifications 45Appendix G: Warranty Information 46Appendix H: Regulatory Information 47Appendix I: Contact Information 49
Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access PointList of FiguresFigure 3-1: The Access Point’s Back Panel 6Figure 3-2: Front Panel 7Figure 5-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 9Figure 5-2: Connect to the Router 9Figure 5-3: Connect to the Ethernet Port 10Figure 5-4: Connect to the Power 10Figure 5-5: Check the LEDs 10Figure 5-6: Select the Access Point 11Figure 5-7: Enter the Password 11Figure 5-8: Basic Settings 12Figure 5-9: Wireless-A Settings 12Figure 5-10: Wireless-A Security - WEP 13Figure 5-11: Wireless-A Security - PSK 13Figure 5-12: Wireless-G Settings 14Figure 5-13: Wireless-G Security - WEP 14Figure 5-14: Wireless-G Security - PSK 15Figure 5-15: Confirm New Settings 15Figure 5-16: Congratulations 16Figure 6-1: Automatic Configuration - DHCP 19Figure 6-2: Static IP Address 19Figure 6-3: Basic Wireless Settings 20Figure 6-4: WEP 22Figure 6-5: Pre-Shared Key 22Figure 6-6: Pre-Shared Key + Radius 23Figure 6-7: Wireless MAC Filter 24Figure 6-8: Wireless Client List 24Figure 6-9: Advanced Wireless 25Figure 6-10: Password 28
Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access PointFigure 6-11: Log 28Figure 6-12: Factory Defaults 29Figure 6-13: Firmware Upgrade 29Figure 6-14: Status - Local Network 30Figure 6-15: Status - Wireless Network 30Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 39
1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeDual-Band Wireless A + G Access PointChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point. This Access Point will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever.How does the Access Point do all of this? An access point allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network while also allowing you to connect the wireless network to a wired environment. Being a dual-band access point, not only does the Access Point bring you these benefits, it also allows three wireless standards, 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g, to communicate with each other. This means that PCs with different wireless standards can communicate with each other and with a wired network.But what does all of this mean? Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.PCs on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. They are connected with Ethernet cables, which is why the network is called "wired". PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network. This is sometimes called a WLAN, or Wired Local Area Network. The Access Point bridges wireless networks of both 802.11g and 802.11b standards and wired networks.Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Access Point, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Access Point.802.11b: a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.802.11g: a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your PCethernet: network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission mediumlan (local area network): the computers and networking products that make up your local networknetwork: a series of computers or devices connected together802.11a: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz.
2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access PointWhat’s in this Guide?This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point.• Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point’s applications and this User Guide.• Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkThis chapter describes the basics of wireless networking.• Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access PointThis chapter describes the physical features of the Access Point.• Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access PointThis chapter instructs you on how to connect the Access Point to your network.• Chapter 5: Setting Up the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access PointThis chapter explains how to use the Web-Based Utility to configure the settings on the Access Point and how to install the setup on the Access Point for the Linksys Wireless Guard.• Chapter 6: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access PointThis chapter explains the use of the Access Point’s Web-based Utility.• Appendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix describes some frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point.• Appendix B: Wireless SecurityThis appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks.• Appendix C: Upgrading FirmwareThis appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the Access Point’s firmware.• Appendix D: Windows Help.This appendix describes some of the ways Windows can help you with wireless networking.• Appendix E: GlossaryThis appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.• Appendix F: SpecificationsThis appendix provides the Access Point’s technical specifications.
3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point• Appendix G: Warranty InformationThis appendix supplies the Access Point’s warranty information.• Appendix H: Regulatory InformationThis appendix supplies the Access Point’s regulatory information.• Appendix I: Contact InformationThis appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
4Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyDual-Band Wireless A + G Access PointChapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyA wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter. Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad-hoc network.Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point, such as the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point, or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless router.An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network, and may double the effective wireless transmission range for two wireless adapter PCs. Since an access point is able to forward data within a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network may be doubled.RoamingInfrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC's signal, providing that they both share the same channel and SSID.Before enabling you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position. Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance. infrastructure: a wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.roaming: the ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection.ssid: your wireless network's name

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