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1. Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Administration Reboot Tab 37 Wireless G Exterior Access Point 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 To save a backup configuration file on a computer click the Save Configuration to File button and follow the on screen instructions Restore Configuration To upload a configuration file to the Access Point enter the location of the saved configuration file in the field provided or click the Browse button to find the file Then click the Load button Help information is displayed on the right side of the screen Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Administration Config Management Tab Ly A Doe es boer Administration Figure 6 24 Administration Config Management 38 Wireless G Exterior Access Point 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 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 i
2. Main SSID amp Virtual SSID1 7 Priority This column shows 802 1p priority setting for a given SSID It shows Disabled if Priority feature is not enabled To update the status information click the Refresh button Help information is displayed on the right hand side of the screen Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Status Wireless Tab LINKSYS A Bom d De n be Status Figure 6 26 Status Wireless 40 Wireless G Exterior Access Point 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 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 Drop Received Packets This shows the number of packets being dropped after they were received Wireless Name This indicates the wireless network SSID to which the
3. s MAC address click the Site Survey button Select the wireless bridge 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 wireless bridge access point you want click the Refresh button to run another site survey The remote wireless bridge access point also need to be set to Wireless Bridge mode If you are trying to create a wireless connection among multiple wired networks select one Access Point as the hub for point to multipoint connection Enter the MAC address of the remote wireless bridges access points in the MAC 1 4 fields The remote wireless bridges access points will have the Hub s MAC address only in their configuration Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Help information is displayed on the right hand side of the screen and click More for additional details 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 IMPORTANT In Wireless Bridge mode the Access Point can ONLY be accessed by ss Point ed Network ka Liv a Ethernet Cable Elternat Cadie Sy Injector Workgroup Switch WAPPOE 80205 WAP54GPE Site Survey Figure 6 18 Site Survey 31 Wir
4. IMPORTANT Resetting the Access Point will erase all of your settings including wireless security IP address and power output and replace them with the factory defaults Do not reset the Access Point if you want to retain these settings The Antenna Pattern 170 180 170 160 _ 40 160 150 gt 5 150 140 7 0 X 140 e z R 130 10 130 120 120 110 Y 110 100 L 100 10505 90 H E L 90 9 48 40 25 30 25 20 15 19 5 0 5 10 yg 80 4 F 80 J 70 70 60 X A 60 en 50 40 Figure 3 5 Internal Antenna Pattern Horizontal Plane The above diagram shows the antenna pattern of the built in directional antenna on the horizontal plane The power of the wireless signal is most strong on the direction perpendicular to the front surface with Linksys logo of the Access Point The peak gain of this antenna is 9dBi The 3dB beamwidth is 47 degrees Wireless G Exterior Access Point Figure 3 6 Radio Coverage of the Access Point to Client Devices When using the Access Point to connect client devices adjust it so the client devices are on the same horizontal plane as the Access Point and within a 3dB angle of 47 degrees This will ensure the strongest signal and maximum reach If the Access Point is used inside a building put it in a corner of the building for maximum coverage Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Antenna Pattern 10 Wireless G Exterior Ac
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7. so it can receive data and power over a single Ethernet network cable And with the advantage of its weather proof housing you can mount the Access Point outside to extend your wireless networking range and mobility to the outdoors You can even connect wired networks in two different buildings by using two Access Points set to Wireless Bridge mode 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 client cards or 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 Wireless Local Area Network The Access Point bridges wireless networks of both 802 119 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 access point a device that allows wireless equipp
8. SSID of the Access Point Select SSID Select the SSID whose security settings you want to configure 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 RADIUS or WEP WPA stands for Wi Fi Protected Access which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption and forward compatible with 802 11e WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial In User Service Refer to the appropriate instructions below after you select the Authentication Type and SSID Interoperability settings For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Access Point refer to Appendix B Wireless Security To disable wireless security completely select Disable The default is Disabled 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 When Enabled Wireless PCs will not be able to see each other This feature is very useful when setting up a wireless hotspot location The default is Disabled Detailed options for each Security Mode are described below Disabled There is no option to be configured for this mode WPA Personal aka WPA PSK WPA Algorithms WPA offers you two encryption methods TKIP and AES for data encryption Select the type of algorithm you want to use
9. Some other Access Points distinguish point to point bridge mode from point to multipoint bridge mode but this Access Point supports both on the same Wireless Bridge setup 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 Address The MAC address of the Access Point is displayed here This is for the convenience to connect multiple Access Point together through repeater or bridge mode 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 The Access Point can allow the signal to be repeated up to 3 repeaters For an example of a repeater you can use the Access Point with the Linksys Wireless G Range Expander model number WRE546 ring the Wireless G Exterior Access F MAC Address Figure 6 16 AP Mode 29 Wireless G Exterior Access Point f Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable Workgroup Switch Injector SD205 WAPPOE Access Point Reapter WAP54GPE WAP54GPE Wireless Repeater L A Dia of Coes Soe Se Wireless G Exterior Access Polen When set to Wireless Repeater mode the Access Point receives the signal from the remote Access Point and Ar Woes retransmits its
10. TKIP or AES The default is TKIP 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 The default is 3600 seconds Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Wireless Wireless Security Tab L Afen of Den ren be Wireless Figure 6 5 Wireless Wireless Security Disabled LINKSYS A n Cae beten De Wireless Figure 6 6 Wireless Wireless Security WPA Personal 21 Wireless G Exterior Access Point 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 The default is 3600 seconds WPA2 Personal Mixed This security mode supports the transition from WPA Personal to WPA2 Personal You can have client devices that use either WPA Personal or WPA2 Personal The Access Point will automatically choose the encryption algorithm used by each client device WPA Algorithms Mixed Mode automatically chooses TKIP or 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 The d
11. Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Wireless Wireless Security Tab LINKSYS A Bremen W ca pen re Wireless Figure 6 11 Wireless Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise Mixed 24 Wireless G Exterior Access Point RADIUS This security mode is also known as Dynamic WEP with IEEE 802 1X The RADIUS server is used for client authentication and WEP is used for data encryption The WEP key is automatically generated by the RADIUS server A manual WEP key is no longer compatible with Microsoft Windows implementation due to its weak authentication capability 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 1812 Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server WEP This security mode is defined in the original IEEE 802 11 This mode is not recommended now due to its weak security protection Users are urged to migrate to WPA or WPA2 Authentication Type Choose the 802 11 authentication type as either Open System or Shared Key The default is Open System Default Transmit Key Select the key to be used for data encryption WEP Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits Passphrase If you want to generate WEP keys using a Passphrase then enter the Passphrase in the field provided and click the Generate key Key 1 4 If you want t
12. a device and cause it to start executing instructions Broadband An always on fast Internet connection Browser An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web Byte A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem A device that connects a computer to the cable television network which in turn connects to the Internet Daisy Chain A method used to connect devices in a series one after the other DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System Allows the hosting of a website FTP server or e mail server with a fixed domain name e g www xyz com and a dynamic IP address Default Gateway A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by leasing an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time instead of assigning permanent IP addresses 52 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 Domain A specific name for a network of computers Download To receive a file transmitted over a network DSL Digital Subscriber Line An always on broadband connection over traditional phone
13. a figure number and description like this Figure 0 1 Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section WAP54GPE UG 61026 v1 1 DF 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 The Reset Button and Ground The Antenna Pattern Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Exterior Access Point Overview Hardware Installation Chapter 5 Setting Up the Wireless G Exterior Access Point Overview Accessing the Utility Navigating the Utility Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Setup Tab The Setup Time Tab The Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab The Wireless Wireless Security Tab The Wireless Wireless Connection Control Tab The Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab The AP Mode Tab The Administration Management Tab The Administration Log Tab The Administration Factory Default Tab The Administration Firmware Upgrade Tab OO cd OO O G P A A PY sch 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 Securi
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15. and not something related to your company or the networking products you use Change your SSID regularly so that any hackers who have gained access to your wireless network will have to start from the beginning in trying to break in MAC Addresses Enable MAC Address filtering MAC Address filtering will allow you to provide access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses This makes it harder for a hacker to access your network with a random MAC Address WEP Encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is often looked upon as a cure all for wireless security concerns This is overstating WEP s ability Again this can only provide enough security to make a hacker s job more difficult There are several ways that WEP can be maximized 1 Use the highest level of encryption possible 2 Use Shared Key authentication 3 Change your WEP key regularly WPA Wi Fi Protected Access WPA is the newest and best available standard in Wi Fi security Two modes are available Enterprise and RADIUS Enterprise gives you a choice of two encryption methods TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol which utilizes a stronger encryption method and incorporates Message Integrity Code MIC to provide protection against hackers and AES Advanced Encryption System which utilizes a symmetric 128 Bit block data encryption RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service utilizes a RADIUS server for authentication and the use of dynamic TKI
16. and optimum access point position Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance Note that Spanning Tree Protocol should be disabled on the switches connecting to the APs to allow roaming to work without disruption Network Layout The Wireless G Exterior Access Point has been designed for use with 802 11g and 802 11b products The Access Point is compatible with 802 11g and 802 11b adapters such as the Notebook Adapters for your laptop computers PCI Adapters for your desktop PCs and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity These wireless products can also communicate with a 802 11g or 802 11b Wireless PrintServer ad hoc a group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other peer to peer without the use of an access point infrastructure a wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via 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 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 12 VDC on WAPPOE12 is for the splitter output Both PoE Injectors provide 48 VDC power output With these and many other Linksys products your networking optio
17. if the Product a has been altered except by Linksys b has not been installed operated repaired or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Linksys or c has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress misuse negligence or accident In addition due to the continual development of new techniques for intruding upon and attacking networks Linksys does not warrant that the Product will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA REVENUE OR PROFIT OR FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You Please direct all inquiries to Linksys P O Box 18558 Irvine CA 92623 59 Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B di
18. lines Dynamic IP Address A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol A general authentication protocol used to control network access Many specific authentication methods work within this framework Encryption Encoding data transmitted in a network Ethernet IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium Firewall A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks Firmware The programming code that runs a networking device FTP File Transfer Protocol A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP IP network Full Duplex The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously Gateway A device that interconnects networks with different incompatible communications protocols Half Duplex Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line but only one direction at a time HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web Infrastructure A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point IP Internet Protocol A protocol used to send data over a network 53 IP Address The address used to identify a computer or device on a network IPCONFIG A Windows 2000 and XP utility that dis
19. management protocol on the Internet firmware the software image that runs on a CPU inside a networking device 16 Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Exterior Access Point This chapter is a detailed reference guide for the Web based Utility You do not need the Utility to start using your Access Point The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box with the default settings However if you d like to change your settings you can use the Utility The Setup Tab The first screen that appears is the Setup screen This allows you to change the Access Point s general settings Setup Enter names for the Access Point The host name can be used to access the Web Utility through the network if DNS has been set up The device name is for the benefit of identifying your Access Point after you log in Host Name The host name assigned to the Access Point This host name will be published to DNS server if the Access Point is configured to acquire the IP address through DHCP In that case it is recommended to follow the company policy on the host name assignment The default name is Linksys Device Name You may assign any device name to the Access Point This name is only used by the Access Point administrator for identification purposes Unique memorable names are helpful especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same network The default name is WAP54GPE Network Setup The selections un
20. 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 of 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 Help information is displayed on the right hand side of the screen and click More for additional details 28 Wireless G Exterior Access Point The AP Mode Tab On this screen you can change the Access Point s mode of operation It is also known as WDS Wireless Distribution System Mode 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 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 IMPORTANT For Wireless Repeater and Wireless Bridge modes the remote access point AP Mode The Access Point offers three modes of operation Access Point Wireless Repeater and Wireless Bridge
21. signal This feature only works with the Linksys Wireless G Exterior Access Point model number WAP54GPE Wireless G Interior Access Point model number WAP54GP Wireless G Access Point model number WAP54G and Wireless G Broadband Router model number WRT546 To configure a Wireless Repeater environment click Wireless Repeater and enter the MAC addresses of the remote access points in the MAC fields If you do not know an access point s MAC address click the Site Survey button Select the access points 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 run another site survey Ma e EEN messes ok ny wort e La Meses Access Port NAPSAGE or WAPTACET Figure 6 17 Wireless Repeater Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Exterior Access Point 30 The AP Mode Tab Wireless G Exterior Access Point he Network Hi Or K amp Ethernet Cable Emernet Cable Workgroup Switch Injector 0205 WAPPOE Bridge Bridge WAP54GPE Wireless Bridge This mode connects multiple physically separated wired networks with access points If you are trying to create a wireless connection between two wired networks select Wireless Bridge and enter the MAC addresses of the remote wireless bridge access point in the MAC 1 fields If you do not know the remote wireless bridge access point
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23. 2 Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers each equipped with one or more wireless adapters Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel to talk to each other Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with each other to form an ad hoc network without the use of an access point Linksys wireless adapters also provide access to a wired network when using an access point such as the Wireless G Exterior 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 or wireless network 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 depending on antenna characteristics Infrastructure 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 wireless channel and SSID Before you consider roaming choose a feasible radio channel
24. Configuring the Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Administration Management Tab 32 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 Set 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 Help information is displayed on the right hand side of the screen and click More for additional details 33 Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Administration Log Tab A da Den Syster re On this screen you can configure the log settings and alerts of particular events Administration Log You can have logs that keep track of the Access Point s activities Email Ale
25. EE 802 11 functions CSMA CA plus Acknowledge protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS feature Fragmentation Power Management 43 What IEEE 802 119 features are supported The product supports the following IEEE 802 119 functions CSMA CA plus Acknowledge protocol OFDM protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS feature Fragmentation Power Management What is Ad hoc An Ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with a WLAN adapter connected as an independent wireless LAN An Ad hoc wireless LAN is applicable at a departmental scale for a branch or SOHO operation What is Infrastructure An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration Infrastructure is applicable to enterprise scale for wireless access to a central database or wireless application for mobile workers What is roaming Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continuously while moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single Access Point Before using the roaming function the workstation must make sure that it is set to the same channel number as the Access Point of the dedicated coverage area To achieve true seamless connectivity the wireless LAN must incorporate a number of different functions Each node and Access Point for example must always acknowledge receipt of each message Each node must maintain contact with the wir
26. If you keep the default setting Auto 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 Disabled if you want to permanently disable this feature Wireless Isolation between SSIDs This setting prevents eavesdropping in the network When it is Enabled wireless frames received on this Access Point will not be forwarded to other wireless networks SSIDs For example if you have a wireless hotspot you may want to keep the wireless network SSID isolated from your other wireless networks SSIDs The default is Enabled Basic Data Rates BSSBasicRateSet This setting is a series of rates that are advertised to the other wireless devices as defined in IEEE 802 11 specifications so they know at which rates the Access Point can support One of the rates is picked from the list for transmitting control frames broadcast multicast frames or ACK frames To support both 802 11b amp 802 11g devices use the default Mixed mode setting so that frames can be decoded by all devices To support 802 119 devices only use the G only mode setting to achieve higher frame rates For regular data frames the transmission rate is configured through the Tx Rate Limiting 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 k
27. LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc 2AGHz Cisco SYSTEMS Model No WAP54GPE e 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 Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders WARNING This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling How to Use this User Guide The user guide to the Wireless G Exterior Access Point has been designed to make understanding networking with the Access Point easier than ever Look for the following items when reading this User Guide This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay A special attention to while using the Access Point This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that A could damage your property or the Access Point This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Access Point In addition to these symbols there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this word definition Also each figure diagram screenshot or other image is provided with
28. Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in your wireless network VLAN ID Select a number between 1 and 4094 to identify this VLAN Multiple SSIDs can share the same VLAN value VLAN Priority You can assign the priority 802 1p COS bits for packets coming in from each wireless network by selecting a number from the drop down menu The higher the number the higher the priority will be The default is 0 Figure 6 4 Wireless Basic Wireless Settings 19 Tx Rate Limiting You can limit the maximum data rate used in your network to save bandwidth and power consumption on client devices The actual data rate is determined by an Auto Fallback mechanism between your Access Point and a client device The default is 54 Mbps Mixed or G Only mode 11 Mbps for B Only mode Wireless SSID Broadcast The default is Enabled This option allows the primary SSID to be broadcast on your network You may want to leave this function enabled while configuring your network but make sure that you disable it when you are finished When enabled someone could easily obtain SSID information with site survey software and gain unauthorized access to your network Click Enabled to broadcast the primary SSID to all wireless devices in range Click Disabled to increase network security and prevent the primary SSID from being seen on networked PCs Access Point VLAN ID When VLAN Trunk is enabled enter an ID so that client devices on that
29. P AES or WEP A Important Always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same encryption method and encryption key or your wireless network will not function properly 48 WPA Enterprise If you do not have a RADIUS server select the type of algorithm TKIP or AES enter a password in the Pre Shared key field of 8 64 characters and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99 999 seconds which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys WPA RADIUS WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device First select the type of WPA algorithm TKIP or AES Enter the RADIUS server s IP Address and port number along with a key shared between the device and the server Last enter a Group Key Renewal period which instructs the device how often it should change the encryption keys RADIUS WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device First enter the RADIUS server s IP Address and port number along with a key shared between the device and the server Then select a WEP key and a level of WEP encryption and either generate a WEP key through the Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network s performance but if you are tra
30. Portugu s Portuguese Informa o ambiental para clientes da Uni o Europeia A Directiva Europeia 2002 96 CE exige que o equipamento que exibe este simbolo no produto e ou na sua embalagem n o seja eliminado junto com os res duos municipais n o separados O simbolo indica que este produto deve ser eliminado separadamente dos residuos dom sticos regulares E da sua responsabilidade eliminar este e qualquer outro equipamento el ctrico e electr nico atrav s dos instala es de recolha designadas pelas autoridades governamentais ou locais A elimina o e reciclagem correctas ajudar o a prevenir as consequ ncias negativas para o ambiente e para a sa de humana Para obter informa es mais detalhadas sobre a forma de eliminar o seu equipamento antigo contacte as autoridades locais os servi os de elimina o de residuos ou o estabelecimento comercial onde adquiriu o produto Sloven ina Slovak Inform cie o ochrane ivotn ho prostredia pre z kazn kov v Eur pskej nii Pod a eur pskej smernice 2002 96 ES zariadenie s t mto symbolom na produkte a alebo jeho baleni nesmie byt likvidovan spolu s netrieden m komun lnym odpadom Symbol znamen e produkt by sa mal likvidova oddelene od be n ho odpadu z dom cnost Je va ou povinnos ou likvidova toto i ostatn elektrick a elektronick zariadenia prostredn ctvom pecializovan ch zbern ch zariadeni ur en ch vl dou alebo miestnymi org nmi Spr vna likvid cia
31. V uye a Ma TTEPIGG TEPEC TTANPOMOPIES OXETIK pE THY ATTOOPIWN TOU TIAAIOU Gac EfOTTAIOUOU TTAPOKIAW ETTIKOIVW NOTE HE TIG TOTTIK C APX C TIC UTINPEGIES arr ppryns TO KaT GTNUG ATT TO OTTO O AyOp cAaTE TO TTPOI V 62 Wireless G Exterior Access Point Francais French Informations environnementales pour les clients de l Union europ enne La directive europ enne 2002 96 CE exige que l quipement sur lequel est appos ce symbole sur le produit et ou son emballage ne soit pas jet avec les autres ordures m nag res Ce symbole indique que le produit doit tre limin dans un circuit distinct de celui pour les d chets des m nages II est de votre responsabilit de jeter ce mat riel ainsi que tout autre mat riel lectrique ou lectronique par les moyens de collecte indiqu s par le gouvernement et les pouvoirs publics des collectivit s territoriales L limination et le recyclage en bonne et due forme ont pour but de lutter contre l impact n faste potentiel de ce type de produits sur l environnement et la sant publique Pour plus d informations sur le mode d limination de votre ancien quipement veuillez prendre contact avec les pouvoirs publics locaux le service de traitement des d chets ou l endroit o vous avez achet le produit Italiano Italian Informazioni relative all ambiente per i clienti residenti nell Unione Europea La direttiva europea 2002 96 EC richiede che le apparecchiature contrassegnate
32. VLAN will have access to the Access Point s Web based Utility The default is to deny access from any VLAN Default VLAN ID When the VLAN Trunk is enabled this option can be used to set the default VLAN number This option allows compatibility with the connecting switches VLAN Tag This option can set the default 802 1q VLAN to be tagged or untagged The default value is tagged This option is used to be compatible with the connecting switches Cisco switches usually have default VLAN number 1 and are untagged Wireless Channel Select the appropriate channel to be used among your Access Point and client devices The default is channel 6 You can also select Auto so that your Access Point will select the channel with the lowest amount of wireless interference while the system is powering up Auto channel selection will start when you click the Save Settings button It will take several seconds to reboot and scan through all the channels to find the best channel The selected channel will be displayed as current channel on the right side Click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes if you do not want to apply the changes Help information is displayed on the right side of the screen Click More for additional details 20 Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Wireless Wireless Security Tab Change the Access Point s wireless security settings on this screen Wireless Security Enter the security settings for each
33. an rtalmas negat v hat sok megel z s ben Ha elavult berendez seinek felsz mol s hoz tov bbi r szletes inform ci ra van sz ks ge k rj k l pjen kapcsolatba a helyi hat s gokkal a hullad kfeldolgoz si szolg lattal vagy azzal zlettel ahol a term ket v s rolta 63 Wireless G Exterior Access Point Nederlands Dutch Milieu informatie voor klanten in de Europese Unie De Europese Richtlijn 2002 96 EC schrijft voor dat apparatuur die is voorzien van dit symboo op het product of de verpakking niet mag worden ingezameld met niet gescheiden huishoudelijk afval Dit symbool geeft aan dat het product apart moet worden ingezameld U bent zelf verantwoordelijk voor de vernietiging van deze en andere elektrische en elektronische apparatuur via de daarvoor door de landelijke of plaatselijke overheid aangewezen inzamelingskanalen De juiste vernietiging en recycling van deze apparatuur voorkomt mogelijke negatieve gevolgen voor het milieu en de gezondheid Voor meer informatie over het vernietigen van uw oude apparatuur neemt u contact op met de plaatselijke autoriteiten of afvalverwerkingsdienst of met de winkel waar u het product hebt aangeschaft Norsk Norwegian Milj informasjon for kunder i EU EU direktiv 2002 96 EF krever at utstyr med f lgende symbol avbildet p produktet og eller pakningen ikke m kastes sammen med usortert avfall Symbolet indikerer at dette produktet skal h ndteres atskilt fra ordin r avfal
34. ation is complete proceed to Chapter 5 Setting Up the Wireless G Exterior Access Point for directions on how to configure the Access Point Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Exterior Access Point Hardware Installation Figure 4 4 Attach the Access Point to the Wall 13 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Wireless G Exterior Access Point Overview HAVE YOU Enabled TCP IP on your PCs PCs The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box with the default settings However if communicate over the network with this you d like to change these settings the Access Point can be configured through your web browser with the Web protocol Refer to Appendix D Windows Help based Utility This chapter explains how to use the Utility for more information on TCP IP The Utility can be accessed via web browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox through the tep ip a set of protocols PCs use to use of a computer that is networked with the Access Point communicate over a network For a basic network setup most users only have to use the following screens of the Utility browser an application that provides a way to e Setup look at and interact with all the information on the On the Setup screen enter your basic network settings IP address here World Wide Web e Management Click the Administration tab and then select the Management screen The Access Point s default password is admin T
35. cess Point 47 Degrees Beam Width s a 47 Degrees Beam Width Figure 3 7 Access Point to Access Point bridging Radio Coverage If the Access Point is used as a bridge or repeater adjust the Access Points to face each other to ensure the strongest signal and maximum reach Make sure that the orientation of the two Directional Antennas is the same The radio wave is polarized so a 90 degree rotation will result in no received power Due to its directional characteristics the internal antenna is ideal for point to point bridge mode or the spoke side of point to multipoint bridge mode It is recommended to use an external omni directional antenna e g HGA9N for repeater mode applications Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Antenna Pattern 11 Wireless G Exterior Access Point Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Exterior Access Point hardware the physical aspect of 0 i computers telecommunications and verview other information technology devices This chapter explains how to mount and connect the Access Point Depending on your application you might want to set up the IP address of the device first before mounting the device Refer to Chapter 5 Setting Up the Wireless G Exterior Access Point Hardware Installation 1 Locate an optimum location on a wall for the Access Point Refer to the antenna pattern in Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Exterior Access Point to ad
36. dded in the radio can recover the original data without the need for retransmission To an unintended receiver DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected ignored by most narrowband receivers Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air WLAN features two fold protection in security On the hardware side as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology it has the inherent security feature of scrambling On the software side the WLAN series offers a variety of wireless security methods to enhance security and access control 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 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 45 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 For all practical purposes this number is usually permanent Unlike IP addresses which can change every time a computer logs on to the network the MAC address of a device stays the
37. der this heading allow you to configure the Access Point s IP address setting s IP Settings Select Static IP Address default if you want to assign a static or fixed IP address to the Access Point Then complete the following e IP Address The IP address must be unique to your network The default IP address is 192 168 1 245 e 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 Figure 6 1 Setup Static IP Address 17 Wireless G Exterior Access Point Select Automatic Configuration DHCP if you have a DHCP server enabled on the LAN that can assign an IP address to the Access Point Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Help information is displayed on the right hand side of the screen The Setup Time Tab This allows you to change the Access Point s time settings The correct time setting can help the administrator search the system log to identify problems Time If the Access Point can access the Web the time can be set automatically You can always set the time manually Manually This is the default setting If it is not already selected click on Manually Then use the drop down menus to select the month day and year Enter the hour minute and seconds Automatically When you click on this option you will need to select you
38. device If the Wireless LED is flashing the Access Point is actively sending to or receiving data from a wireless device Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Ports The Access Point s Ethernet network port is located on the bottom panel and the antenna port is located on the top panel Figure 3 2 Bottom Panel Ethernet The Ethernet network port connects to Ethernet network devices such as a switch or router that supports Power over Ethernet PoE Figure 3 3 Top Panel Antenna The Access Point has a built in 9dBi directional antenna It also has a reverse polarity female N type antenna port for an optional high gain external antenna such as the HGA9N The internal antenna will be disabled automatically when an external antenna is connected Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Ports port the connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters The Reset Button and Ground The Access Point s Reset button and ground are located on the back panel Reset Button Ground Figure 3 4 Back Panel Reset Button There are two ways to Reset the Access Point s factory defaults Either press the Reset button for approximately ten seconds or restore the defaults using the Access Point s Web based Utility Ground Before you mount the Access Point you must ground the Access Point to a large piece of metal as a precaution against electric shock
39. die menschliche Gesundheit zu vermeiden Wenn Sie weitere Informationen zur Entsorgung Ihrer Altger te ben tigen wenden Sie sich bitte an die rtlichen Beh rden oder st dtischen Entsorgungsdienste oder an den H ndler bei dem Sie das Produkt erworben haben Eesti Estonian Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002 96 EU n uete kohaselt on seadmeid millel on tootel v i pakendil k esolev s mbol keelatud k rvaldada koos sorteerimata olmej tmetega See s mbol n itab et toode tuleks k rvaldada eraldi tavalistest olmej tmevoogudest Olete kohustatud k rvaldama k esoleva ja ka muud elektri ja elektroonikaseadmed riigi v i kohalike ametiasutuste poolt ette n htud kogumispunktide kaudu Seadmete korrektne k rvaldamine ja ringlussev tt aitab v ltida v imalikke negatiivseid tagaj rgi keskkonnale ning inimeste tervisele Vanade seadmete k rvaldamise kohta t psema informatsiooni saamiseks v tke palun hendust kohalike ametiasutustega j tmek itlusfirmaga v i kauplusega kust te toote ostsite Appendix H Regulatory Information Espa ol Spanish Informaci n medioambiental para clientes de la Uni n Europea La Directiva 2002 96 CE de la UE exige que los equipos que lleven este simbolo en el propio aparato y o en su embalaje no deben eliminarse junto con otros residuos urbanos no seleccionados El simbolo indica que el producto en cuesti n debe separarse de los re
40. ed computers and other devices to communicate with each other and with devices on a wired network Also used to expand the range of a wireless network network a series of computers or devices connected together lan local area network the computers and networking devices that make up your local network poe power over ethernet a technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power ethernet network protocol defined in IEEE 802 3 standard that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC 802 119 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 802 11b a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz What s in this User Guide This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless G Exterior Access Point Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the Wireless G Exterior Access Point s applications and this User Guide Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Exterior Access Point This chapter describes the physical features of the Access Point Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G E
41. eep 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 If you encounter inconsistent data flow only minor modifications are recommended A m of Ona Systems re Wireless Figure 6 15 Wireless Advanced Wireless 27 Fragmentation 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 creates more packets for each transmission If you experience high packet error rates you can decrease this value but it will likely decrease overall network performance Only minor modifications of this value are recommended Power Output You can adjust the output power
42. efault is 3600 seconds Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Wireless Wireless Security Tab LINKSYS Bremen of Crea pn rs Wireless Figure 6 7 Wireless Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Figure 6 8 Wireless Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Mixed 22 Wireless G Exterior Access Point 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 Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server The default is 1812 WPA Algorithms WPA offers you two encryption methods TKIP and AES for data encryption Select the type of algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES The default is TKIP Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys The default is 3600 seconds WPA2 Enterprise This option features WPA2 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 Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server The default i
43. eless G Exterior Access Point The Administration Management Tab On this screen you can configure the password Web Access and SNMP settings Administration AP Password You should change the username password that controls access to the Access Point s Web based Utility Local AP Password User Name Modify the administrator username The default is admin AP Password Modify the administrator password for the Access Point s Web based Utility The default is admin Re enter to confirm To confirm the new Password enter it again in this field Figure 6 19 Administration Management Web Access 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 The default is Enabled SNMP SNMP 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 The default is Disabled Identification Contact Enter the name of the contact person such as a network administrator for the Access Point Chapter 6
44. eless network even when not actually transmitting data Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links Access Points and nodes In such a system the user s end node undertakes a search for the best possible access to the system First it evaluates such factors as signal strength and quality as well as the message load currently being carried by each Access Point and the distance of each Access Point to the wired backbone Based on that information the node next selects the right Access Point and registers its address Communications between end node and host computer can then be transmitted up and down the backbone As the user moves on the end node s RF transmitter regularly checks the system to determine whether it is in touch with the original Access Point or whether it should seek a new one When a node no longer receives acknowledgment from its original Access Point it undertakes a new search Upon finding a new Access Point it then re registers and the communication process continues 44 What is the ISM band The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U S have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the ISM Industrial Scientific and Medical band Spectrum in the vicinity of 2 4 GHz in particular is being made available worldwide This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe What
45. ess Point provides a convenient way to select a specific client device from the client association table Click this button and a window appears to let you select a MAC address from the table The selected MAC address will be entered into the Connection Control List MAC 1 20 Enter the MAC addresses of the wireless devices you want to control Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes if you don t want to apply the changes Help information is displayed on the right side of the screen Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Wireless Wireless Connection Control Tab LinksYs A Bren of Ca Fine be Wireless Comnection Contr el Proven foma MAC EES from connecting to wu aieea network A n vedy Toko MAC edd area lo connect 10 reen etre Comnectien Control List eee SS rt D Figure 6 14 Wireless Wireless Connection Control Select MAC Address Figure 6 1 Select MAC Address from Client Association 26 The Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab This screen allows you to configure the advanced settings for the Access Point Advanced Wireless You can change the data transmission and output power settings for the Access Point CTS Protection Mode CTS Clear To Send Protection Mode function boosts the Access Point s ability to catch all Wireless G transmissions but will severely decrease performance
46. est Sinun vastuullasi on h vitt t m elektroniikkatuote ja muut vastaavat elektroniikkatuotteet viem ll tuote tai tuotteet viranomaisten m r m n ker yspisteeseen Laitteiston oikea h vitt minen est mahdolliset kielteiset vaikutukset ymp rist n ja ihmisten terveyteen Lis tietoja vanhan laitteiston oikeasta h vitystavasta saa paikallisilta viranomaisilta j tteenh vityspalvelusta tai siit myym l st josta ostit tuotteen Svenska Swedish Milj information f r kunder i Europeiska unionen Det europeiska direktivet 2002 96 EC kr ver att utrustning med denna symbol p produkten och eller f rpackningen inte f r kastas med osorterat kommunalt avfall Symbolen visar att denna produkt b r kastas efter att den avskiljts fr n vanligt hush llsavfall Det faller p ditt ansvar att kasta denna och annan elektrisk och elektronisk utrustning p fastst llda insamlingsplatser utsedda av regeringen eller lokala myndigheter Korrekt kassering och tervinning skyddar mot eventuella negativa konsekvenser f r milj n och personh lsa F r mer detaljerad information om kassering av din gamla utrustning kontaktar du dina lokala myndigheter avfallshanteringen eller butiken d r du k pte produkten For more information visit www linksys com Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix l Contact Information Need to contact Linksys Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your exis
47. gital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which is found by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment or devices e Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s e Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body Safety Notices Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using this product during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric sh
48. hanges Launch your web browser such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox and enter the Access Point s default IP address 192 168 1 245 in the Address field Press the Enter key Enter admin in the User Name field The first time you open the Web based Utility use the default password admin You can set a new password from the Administration Management tab Then click the OK button After setting up the Access Point to use DHCP or manually configure a new IP address move your Access Point to the desired network You will have to use the new IP address the next time you access the Web based Utility Navigating the Utility The Web based Utility consists of the following five main tabs Setup Wireless AP Mode Administration and Status Additional screens sub tabs will be available from most of the main tabs The following briefly describes the main amp sub tabs of the Utility Setup Enter the Host Name and IP Address settings on this screen Wireless You will use the Wireless tabs to enter a variety of wireless settings for the Access Point e Basic Wireless Settings Choose the wireless network mode e g wireless G Virtual Local Area Network VLAN settings SSIDs and transmit rates on this screen e Wireless Security Use this screen to configure the Access Point s security settings e Wireless Network Access Use this screen to populate your Access List to permit or block certain MAC address access to you
49. iljoinformation for kunder i EU EU direktiv 2002 96 EF kr ver at udstyr der b rer dette symbol p produktet og eller emballagen ikke ma bortskaffes som usorteret kommunalt affald Symbolet betyder at dette produkt skal bortskaffes adskilt fra det almindelige husholdningsaffald Det er dit ansvar at bortskaffe dette og andet elektrisk og elektronisk udstyr via bestemte indsamlingssteder udpeget af staten eller de lokale myndigheder Korrekt bortskaffelse og genvinding vil hj lpe med til at undg mulige skader for milj et og menneskers sundhed Kontakt venligst de lokale myndigheder renovationstjenesten eller den butik hvor du har k bt produktet ang ende mere detaljeret information om bortskaffelse af dit gamle udstyr Deutsch German Umweltinformation f r Kunden innerhalb der Europ ischen Union Die Europ ische Richtlinie 2002 96 EC verlangt dass technische Ausr stung die direkt am Ger t und oder an der Verpackung mit diesem Symbol versehen ist nicht zusammen mit unsortiertem Gemeindeabfall entsorgt werden darf Das Symbol weist darauf hin dass das Produkt von regul rem Haushaltm ll getrennt entsorgt werden sollte Es liegt in Ihrer Verantwortung dieses Ger t und andere elektrische und elektronische Ger te ber die daf r zust ndigen und von der Regierung oder rtlichen Beh rden dazu bestimmten Sammelstellen zu entsorgen Ordnungsgem es Entsorgen und Recyceln tr gt dazu bei potentielle negative Folgen f r Umwelt und
50. is Spread Spectrum Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable secure mission critical communications systems It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability integrity and security In other words more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission but the trade off produces a signal that is in effect louder and thus easier to detect provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread spectrum signal being broadcast If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency a spread spectrum signal looks like background noise There are two main alternatives Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS What is DSSS What is FHSS And what are their differences Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver Properly synchronized the net effect is to maintain a single logical channel To an unintended receiver FHSS appears to be short duration impulse noise Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for each bit to be transmitted This bit pattern is called a chip or chipping code The longer the chip the greater the probability that the original data can be recovered Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission statistical techniques embe
51. just the angle of the Access Point for your application 2 Using the mounting plate as a template mark the locations of the two wall mount slots that are on the bottom of the mounting plate Then install a screw into each location Figure 4 1 Mark the Locations of the Two Wall Mount Slots 3 Use four screws included with the Access Point to attach the mounting plate to the back panel of the Access Point 4 Connect the included Category 5e Ethernet network cable to the Ethernet network port of the Access Point Then screw the connector cap tightly onto the port so the Access Point has a water resistant seal 5 If you want to connect an optional high gain external antenna unscrew the cap that protects the Type N antenna port then connect your antenna cable to this port Figure 4 2 Attach the Mounting Plate Wireless G Exterior Access Point 6 Make sure that you properly ground the Access Point 7 Line up the Access Point s wall mount slots with the two screws on the wall Then slide the Access Point down so that the screws fit snugly in the slots 8 Attach a screw not included in each of the two holes on the top of the mounting plate so that the Access Point is securely mounted to the wall 9 Connect the other end of the Ethernet network cable to a switch router or other device that supports Power over Ethernet The Access Point will then be connected to your wired network Now that the hardware install
52. less Network attributes for each SSID Wireless Network Mode Select Mixed to allow both Wireless G and Wireless B client devices on the network With this setting the maximum throughput will be reduced Select G Only for maximum throughput with Wireless G client devices only The final selection B Only allows only Wireless B client devices on the network You can also disable wireless connectivity if you select Disabled The default is Mixed VLAN Trunk Select Enabled if you want to pass 802 1q VLAN tagged traffic between wired LAN and wireless LAN Your Access Point will map the VLAN tag wired side to a different SSID wireless side according to the settings you enter on this screen Select Disabled and your Access Point will drop all tagged traffic coming in from the wired LAN The default is Disabled Priority The default is Disabled Select Enabled if you want to assign default traffic priorities This option is automatically enabled when VLAN Trunk is enabled In the chart that takes up most of this screen you can set up the names and attributes of your Main and Virtual SSIDs VLAN ID column is enabled with VLAN Trunk option VLAN Priority column is enabled with Priority option SSID You can enter settings for up to eight wireless networks SSIDs SSID Name The SSID is the unique name shared among all devices in a wireless network It is case sensitive must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters and may be any keyboard character
53. lsinnsamling for husholdningsavfall Det er ditt ansvar kvitte deg med dette produktet og annet elektrisk og elektronisk avfall via egne innsamlingsordninger slik myndighetene eller kommunene bestemmer Korrekt avfallsh ndtering og gjenvinning vil v re med p forhindre mulige negative konsekvenser for milj og helse For n rmere informasjon om h ndtering av det kasserte utstyret ditt kan du ta kontakt med kommunen en innsamlingsstasjon for avfall eller butikken der du kj pte produktet Polski Polish Informacja dla klient w w Unii Europejskiej o przepisach dotycz cych ochrony rodowiska Dyrektywa Europejska 2002 96 EC wymaga aby sprz t oznaczony symbolem znajduj cym si na produkcie i lub jego opakowaniu nie by wyrzucany razem z innymi niesortowanymi odpadami komunalnymi Symbol ten wskazuje e produkt nie powinien by usuwany razem ze zwyk ymi odpadami z gospodarstw domowych Na Pa stwu spoczywa obowi zek wyrzucania tego i innych urz dze elektrycznych oraz elektronicznych w punktach odbioru wyznaczonych przez w adze krajowe lub lokalne Pozbywanie si sprz tu we w a ciwy spos b i jego recykling pomog zapobiec potencjalnie negatywnym konsekwencjom dla rodowiska i zdrowia ludzkiego W celu uzyskania szczeg owych informacji o usuwaniu starego sprz tu prosimy zwr ci sie do lokalnych w adz s u b oczyszczania miasta lub sklepu w kt rym produkt zosta nabyty Appendix H Regulatory Information
54. m Frequently Asked Questions Can the Access Point act as my DHCP Server No The Access Point is nothing more than a wireless hub and as such cannot be configured to handle DHCP capabilities Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network Consult the application s documentation to determine if it supports operation over a network Can I play multiplayer games with other users of the wireless network Yes as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN local area network Refer to the game s documentation for more information What is the IEEE 802 11b standard It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks The 802 11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 11b standard The 802 11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz What is the IEEE 802 119 standard It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks The 802 11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 11g standard The 802 119 standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz What IEEE 802 11b features are supported The product supports the following IE
55. n address code that determines the size of the network Switch 1 A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports 2 A device for making breaking or changing the connections in an electrical circuit 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 TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol A version of the TCP IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability Throughput The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period 55 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 URL Uniform Resource Locator The address of a file located on the Internet VPN Virtual Private Network A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet WAN Wide Area Network The Internet WEP Wired Equi
56. n your wireless adapter or vice versa Verify that the same wireless security settings are being used on all devices in your wireless network What is the maximum number of users the Access Point can handle 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 46 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 So keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network Security Precautions The following is a complete list of security precautions to take as shown in this User Guide at least steps 1 through 5 should be followed 1 Change the default SSID 2 Disable SSID Broadcast 3 Change the default password for the Administrator account 4 Enable MAC Address Filtering 5 Change the SSID periodically 6 Use the highest encryption algorithm possible Use WPA if it is available Please note that this may reduce your network performance 7 Change the WEP encryption keys periodically To ensure network security steps one through five should be followed at least Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless networks are easy to find Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network wireles
57. ns are limitless Go to the Linksys website at www linksys com for more information about wireless products Example of a Simple Wireless Network o 9 O 0o 9V dAn ES Access Point Access Point m ei d Switch _ Internet Router Figure 2 1 Example of a Simple Wireless Network 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 The switch then can connect to a router that can connect to an ISP to reach global Internet 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 Cisco Systems Figure 3 1 Front Panel Power Green The power LED lights up when the Access Point is powered on Wired Green The Wired LED lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a device through the Ethernet network port If the Wired LED is flashing the Access Point is actively sending to or receiving data from one of the devices over the Ethernet network port Wireless Green The Wireless LED lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a wireless
58. nsmitting sensitive data over your network encryption should be used These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer 49 Wireless G Exterior Access Point 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 2 Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website www linksys com Extract the firmware upgrade file on your computer Open the Access Point s Web based Utility Click the Administration tab Click the Upgrade Firmware tab 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 Click the Upgrade button and follow the on screen instructions Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Ly Ana O a rz Administration Warmeg Upgrading firmware may take afew m ster Prase don t turn aff or reset AP Figure C 1 Firmware Upgrade 50 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 TCP IP Before a computer can communicate with the Access Poin
59. nterface is displayed here System Up Time This is the length of time the Access Point has been running Local Network IP 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 To update the status information click the Refresh button Help information is displayed on the right hand side of the screen Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Status Local Network Tab LinksYs A Daam of Den E e Status Figure 6 25 Status Local Network 39 Wireless G Exterior Access Point 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 Mode The Access Point s wireless network mode is displayed here Main SSID The Access Point s primary SSID is displayed here Virtual SSID1 7 The Access Point s alternative SSIDs are displayed here Channel The Access Point s Channel setting for the primary SSID is shown here VLAN Trunk This shows if VLAN Trunk is enabled on this Access Point Priority This shows if 802 1p Priority Setting is enabled on this Access Point Main SSID amp Virtual SSID1 7 Security Mode This column shows if any type of wireless security e g WEP WPA Enterprise etc is enabled for a given SSID
60. o manually enter WEP keys then complete the fields provided Each WEP key can consist of the letters A through F and the numbers 0 through 9 It should be 10 characters in length for 64 bit encryption or 26 characters in length for 128 bit encryption Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes if you do not want to apply the changes Help information is displayed on the right side of the screen Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Wireless Wireless Security Tab LINKSYS Aen of Cees Se bc Wireless Figure 6 12 Wireless Security RADIUS Wireless G Exterias Access Point Wireless Figure 6 13 Wireless Settings WEP 25 Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Wireless Wireless Connection Control Tab This screen allows you to configure the Connection Control List to control the connection association of wireless client devices Wireless Connection Control Connection Control Choose one of the three options to control the connection association of wireless client devices e Disabled The default setting e Prevent MAC Addresses specific client devices from connecting to the Access Point e Allow MAC Addresses specific client devices to connect to the Access Point Select MAC Address From Networked Computers Instead of manually entering the MAC address of each client the Acc
61. o secure the Access Point change the AP Password from its default Most users will also customize their wireless settings e Wireless On the Wireless screen change default SSID under the Basic Wireless Settings Tab Select the level of security under the Wireless Security Tab Enter Network Password 21 x Accessing the Utility Pre voe roa can nde Site 192 168 1 245 There are three ways to connect to your Access Point for the first time Realm Linksys WAPS4GPE User Name admin 1 If you have a 48V Power Injector e g Linksys WAPPOE power up your Access Point first then connect the gt AA cable on your Injector to your PC Configure your PC to have static IP address on the same subnet as the Pasi ee Access Point s default IP address 192 168 1 245 CS K 2 If you have a PoE switch e g Linksys SRW224P connect your Access Point and your PC to the same LAN Configure your PC to have the static IP address on the same subnet as the Access Point s default IP address Figure 5 1 Login Screen 14 192 168 1 245 Or if there is DHCP server connected to the switch configure it to assign the IP address in 192 168 1 0 24 subnet Your PC will get an IP address in the subnet through the DHCP 3 Itis not recommended to use it this way but 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 c
62. ock from lightning Industry Canada Canada This device complies with Canadian ICES 003 and RSS210 rules Cet appareil est conforme aux normes NMB 003 et RSS210 d Industrie Canada IC Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device 60 Wireless G Exterior Access Point R glement d Industry Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes 1 Ce p riph rique ne doit pas causer d interf rences 2 Ce p riph rique doit accepter toutes les interf rences recues y compris celles qui risquent d entrainer un fonctionnement ind sirable User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 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 English Environmental Information for Customers in the European Union European Directive 2002 96 EC requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the product and or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste The symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams It i
63. ou 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 Help information is displayed on the right hand side of the screen and click More for additional details 35 Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Administration Factory Default Tab On this screen you can restore the Access Point s factory default settings Factory Default Note 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 Then click Save Settings Your Access Point will reboot and come back up with the factory default settings in a few seconds Click Save Settings to apply your change or click Cancel Changes to cancel your change Help information is displayed on the right hand side of the screen The Administration Firmware Upgrade Tab On 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 Upgrade Before you upgrade the Access Point s firmware note all of your custom settings Af
64. plays the IP address for a particular networking device IPSec Internet Protocol Security A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet LAN The computers and networking products that make up your local network MAC Media Access Control Address The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device Mbps MegaBits Per Second One million bits per second a unit of measurement for data transmission NAT Network Address Translation NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet Network A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing storage and or transmission between users Packet A unit of data sent over a network 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 POP3 Post Office Protocol 3 A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet Port The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters Power over Ethernet PoE A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power PPPoE Point to Point Pro
65. r correct time zone from the drop down menu The time zone is based on GMT Greenwich Mean Time After you select the time zone the Access Point will contact the web based public time server to get the current time Auto Daylight Saving Enable this option if you want Daylight Saving time to be adjusted automatically according to your time zone The default is Disabled User Defined NTP Server Enable this option if you have set up local NTP server The default is Disabled NTP Server IP If you enabled the User Defined NTP Server you will need to enter its IP address Click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes if you don t want to apply the changes For more intomraion click Help on the righ side of the screen Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Setup Time Tab Wireless G Exterior Access Point Figure 6 2 Setup Automatic Configuration DHCP Figure 6 3 Setup Time 18 Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab Change the basic wireless network settings on this screen The Access Point can connect to up to eight wireless networks SSIDs at the same time so this screen offers settings for up to eight different SSIDs All the SSIDs DONKEYS share the same BSSID MAC address on this Access Point so the first one is called Main SSID and others are called Virtual SSIDs Wireless Wireless Network Configure the Wire
66. r wireless network e Advanced Wireless Settings Use this screen to configure the Access Point s more advanced wireless settings e g Wireless Isolation Output Power etc 15 AP Mode Use this screen to configure the Access Point operation mode with WDS Wireless Distribution System Administration You will use the Administration tabs to manage the Access Point Management This screen allows you to customize the password and Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP settings Log Configure the Log settings for the Access Point on this screen Factory Default Use this screen to reset the Access Point to its factory default settings Firmware Upgrade Upgrade the Access Point s firmware on this screen Reboot Use this screen to reboot the Access Point Config Management You can back up the configuration file for the Access Point as well as save the backup configuration file to the Access Point Status You will be able to view status information for your local network wireless networks and network performance Local Network This screen displays system information including software amp hardware version MAC address and IP address on the LAN side of the Access Point Wireless This screen will display current information on the Access Point and its wireless networks System Performance This screen will display current information on the Access Point and its data transmissions snmp the standard network
67. rt E Mail Alert If you want the Access Point to send e mail alerts in the event of certain attacks select Enabled The default is Disabled E Mail Address for Logs Enter the e mail address that will receive logs Figure 6 20 The Administration Log Notification Queue Length Log Queue Length You can designate the length of the log that will be e mailed to you The default is 20 entries Log Time Threshold You can designate how often the log will be emailed to you The default is 600 seconds 10 minutes Syslog Notification Syslog is a standard 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 The default is 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 this information about all data transmissions every connection source and destination IP address IP server and number of bytes transferred Log Select the events that you want the Access Point to keep a log Unauthorized Login Attempt If you want to receive alert logs about any unauthorized login attempts click the checkbox Authorized Login If you want to log authorized logins click the checkbox System Error Messages If y
68. s 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 This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number if applicable BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING If You are requested to return the Product mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE You are responsible for shipping defective Products to Linksys Linksys pays for UPS Ground shipping from Linksys back to You only Customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to You This warranty gives You specific legal rights and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction This warranty does not apply
69. s 1812 WPA Algorithms WPA2 always uses AES for data encryption Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys The default is 3600 seconds Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Wireless Wireless Security Tab Wireless Figure 6 9 Wireless Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Linksys A of Den Srta be Wireless Figure 6 10 Wireless Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise 23 Wireless G Exterior Access Point 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 Enter the RADIUS server s IP address RADIUS Server Port Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server The default is 1812 WPA Algorithms Mixed Mode automatically chooses TKIP or AES for data encryption Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys The default is 3600 seconds Chapter 6 Configuring the
70. s networking products first listen for beacon messages These messages can be easily decrypted and contain much of the network s information such as the network s SSID Service Set Identifier Here are the steps you can take Change the administrator s password regularly With every wireless networking device you use keep in mind that network settings SSID WEP keys etc are stored in its firmware Your network administrator is the only person who can change network settings If a hacker gets a hold of the administrator s password he too can change those settings So make it harder for a hacker to get that information Change the administrator s password regularly A Note Some of these security features are available only through the network router or access point Refer to the router or access point s documentation for more information 47 SSID There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID 1 Disable Broadcast 2 Make it unique 3 Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID While this option may be more convenient it allows anyone to log into your wireless network 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
71. s your responsibility to dispose of this and other electric and electronic equipment via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or local authorities Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health For more detailed information about the disposal of your old equipment please contact your local authorities waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product CeStina Czech Informace o ochran ivotn ho prost ed pro z kazn ky v zem ch Evropsk unie Evropsk sm rnice 2002 96 ES zakazuje aby za zen ozna en t mto symbolem na produktu anebo na obalu bylo likvidov no s net d n m komun ln m odpadem Tento symbol ud v e dan produkt mus b t likvidov n odd len od b n ho komun ln ho odpadu Odpov d te za likvidaci tohoto produktu a dal ch elektrick ch a elektronick ch za zen prost ednictv m ur en ch sb rn ch m st stanoven ch vl dou nebo m stn mi ady Spr vn likvidace a recyklace pom h p edch zet potenci ln m negativn m dopad m na ivotn prost ed a lidsk zdrav Podrobn j informace o likvidaci star ho vybaven si laskav vy dejte od m stn ch ad podniku zab vaj c ho se likvidac komun ln ch odpad nebo obchodu kde jste produkt zakoupili Appendix H Regulatory Information 61 Wireless G Exterior Access Point Dansk Danish M
72. same making it a valuable identifier for the network How do I avoid interference Using multiple Access Points on the same channel and in close proximity to one another will generate interference When employing multiple Access Points make sure to operate each one on a different channel frequency How do I reset the Access Point Press the Reset button on the back of the Access Point for about ten seconds This will reset the unit to its default settings How do I resolve issues with signal loss There is no way to know the exact range of your wireless network without testing Every obstacle placed between an Access Point and wireless PC will create signal loss Leaded glass metal concrete floors water and walls will inhibit the signal and reduce range Start with your Access Point and your wireless PC in the same room and move it away in small increments to determine the maximum range in your environment You may also try using different channels as this may eliminate interference affecting only one channel Also open the Access Point s Web based Utility Click the Wireless tab and then the Advanced Wireless tab Make sure the Output Power is set to 100 Does the Access Point function as a firewall No The Access Point is only a bridge from wired Ethernet to wireless clients I have excellent signal strength but I cannot see my network Wireless security such as WEP or WPA is probably enabled on the Access Point but not o
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74. 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 wireless networks They are either Enabled or Disabled Packets Received This shows the number of packets received for each wireless network Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Status System Performance Tab LINKSYS A Brom Ones Fenn e Wireless G Leterior Access Point Status Figure 6 27 Status System Performance 41 Packets Sent This shows the number of packets sent for each wireless network 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 This shows the number of packets being dropped after they were received To update the status information click the Refresh button Help information is displayed on the right hand side of the screen 42 Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless G Exterior 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 co
75. t TCP IP must be enabled TCP IP is a set of instructions or protocol all PCs follow to communicate over a network This is true for wireless networks as well Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP IP enabled Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP IP Shared Resources If you wish to share printers folder or files over your network Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources Network Neighborhood My Network Places Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places depending upon the version of Windows you re running Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network 51 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 Also used to expand the range of a wireless network Ad hoc A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other peer to peer without the use of an access point AES Advanced Encryption Standard A security method that uses symmetric 128 bit block data encryption Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a given device or network Bit A binary digit Boot To start
76. ter 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 Help information is displayed on the right hand side of the screen Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Administration Factory Default Tab LINKSYS A B Coes Io re Administration Figure 6 21 Administration Factory Default Warne Upgradag firmware may take a few mister Messe don t turn aff or revet AP Figure 6 22 Administration Firmware Upgrade 36 Wireless G Exterior Access Point The Administration Reboot Tab LINKSYS Zon of O doru re On this screen you can reboot the Access Point Administration 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 Help information is displayed on the right hand side of the screen Figure 6 23 Administration Reboot
77. ting products at http www linksys com or ftp linksys com Can t find information about a product you want to buy on the web Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products Give our advice line a call at 800 546 5797 LINKSYS Or fax your request in to 949 823 3002 If you experience problems with any Linksys product you can call us at 800 326 7114 Don t wish to call You can e mail us at support linksys com If any Linksys product proves defective during its warranty period you can call the Linksys Return Merchandise Authorization department for obtaining a Return Authorization Number at 949 823 3000 Details on Warranty and RMA issues can be found in the Warranty Information section in this Guide 66
78. tocol over Ethernet A type of broadband connection that provides authentication username and password in addition to data transport PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol PPP to be tunneled through an IP network This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access 54 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 Server Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files printing communications and other services SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol The standard e mail protocol on the Internet SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol A widely used network monitoring and control protocol SPI Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network SSID Service Set IDentifier Your wireless network s name Static IP Address A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network Static Routing Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path Subnet Mask A
79. ty Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix E Glossary Appendix F Specifications Appendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix I Contact Information List of Figures Figure 2 1 Example of a Simple Wireless Network Figure 3 1 Front Panel Figure 3 2 Bottom Panel Figure 3 3 Top Panel Figure 3 4 Back Panel Figure 3 5 Internal Antenna Pattern Horizontal Plane Figure 3 6 Radio Coverage of the Access Point to Client Devices Figure 3 7 Access Point to Access Point bridging Radio Coverage Figure 4 1 Mark the Locations of the Two Wall Mount Slots Figure 4 2 Attach the Mounting Plate Figure 4 3 Ground the Access Point Figure 4 4 Attach the Access Point to the Wall Figure 5 1 Login Screen Figure 6 1 Setup Static IP Address Figure 6 2 Setup Automatic Configuration DHCP Figure 6 3 Setup Time Figure 6 4 Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Figure 6 5 Wireless Wireless Security Disabled Figure 6 6 Wireless Wireless Security WPA Personal Figure 6 7 Wireless Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Figure 6 8 Wireless Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Mixed Figure 6 9 Wireless Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Figure 6 10 Wireless Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise Figure 6 11 Wireless Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise Mixed Figure 6 12 Wireless Security RADIUS Fig
80. ure 6 13 Wireless Settings WEP Figure 6 14 Wireless Wireless Connection Control Figure 6 1 Select MAC Address from Client Association Table DO Y zl O GO 11 12 12 13 13 14 17 18 18 19 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 25 26 26 Figure 6 15 Wireless Advanced Wireless Figure 6 16 AP Mode Figure 6 17 Wireless Repeater Figure 6 18 Site Survey Figure 6 19 Administration Management Figure 6 20 The Administration Log Figure 6 21 Administration Factory Default Figure 6 22 Administration Firmware Upgrade Figure 6 23 Administration Reboot Figure 6 24 Administration Config Management Figure 6 25 Status Local Network Figure 6 26 Status Wireless Figure 6 27 Status System Performance Figure C 1 Firmware Upgrade 27 29 30 31 32 34 36 36 37 38 39 40 41 50 Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless G Exterior 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 In fact the Wireless G Exterior Access Point can support communications on up to eight wireless networks using Virtual Local Area Network VLAN technology The Wireless G Exterior Access Point also offers the convenience of Power over Ethernet PoE capability
81. valent Privacy A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly WPA Wi Fi Protected Access a wireless security protocol using TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server 56 Appendix F Specifications Model Standards Ports Buttons Cabling Type LEDs Transmit Power Security Features WEP Key Bits Dimensions WxHxD Unit Weight Power Certifications Operating Temp Storage Temp WAP54GPE IEEE802 11g IEEE802 11b IEEE802 3u IEEE802 3af 1 Ethernet 1 External Antenna Reset UTP CAT 5 Power Ethernet Wireless 18 dBm for 802 11b 14 dBm for 802 119 WEP WPA WPA2 RADIUS 64 128 6 42 x 8 07 x 2 17 163 mm x 205 mm x 55 mm 2 5 Ibs 1 14 kg IEEE802 3af Compliant PoE FCC IC 03 CE 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 57 Operating Humidity 5 to 95 Non Condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 95 Non Condensing External antenna is sold separately 58 Appendix G 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 Linksy
82. xterior Access Point This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Access Point to your network Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Exterior Access Point This chapter explains how to perform basic setting changes through the Web based Utility Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Exterior Access Point This chapter provides a reference for the available configuration through the Web based Utility Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix describes some frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the Wireless G Exterior Access Point Appendix B Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks Appendix C Upgrading Firmware This 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 Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking Appendix F Specifications This appendix provides the Access Point s technical specifications Appendix G Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Access Point s warranty information Appendix H Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Access Point s regulatory information Appendix Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources including Technical Support Chapter

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