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1. Does the Access Point function as a firewall No The Access Point is only a bridge from wired Ethernet to wireless clients have excellent signal strength but cannot see my network Wireless security such as WEP or WPA is probably enabled on the Access Point but not on 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 2 3 7 Change the default SSID Disable SSID Broadcast Change the default password for the Administrator account 2 NOTE Some of these security features are Enable MAC Address Filtering AN available only through the network router or access point Refer to the router or access Change the SSID peri
2. Figure 5 14 Configure Wireless Settings Screen Access Point Setup Wizai WAP54G Figure 5 15 Confirm New Settings Screen 15 Wireless G Access Point 6 The Congratulations screen will appear Click the Online Registration button to register the Access Point or click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard Congratulations The installation of the Wireless G Access Point is complete If you need to configure a non SecureEasySetup device proceed to the next section Configuring a Non SecureEasySetup Device If you want to make advanced configuration changes proceed to Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point Configuring a Non SecureEasySetup Device Access Point Setup Wizard ver If you need to configure a non SecureEasySetup device then proceed with the setup of your non Getic iog eston SecureEasySetup device When you have to configure its wireless settings enter the settings you wrote down when you saw the Confirm New Settings screen at the end of the Setup Wizard we WAPS4G Figure 5 16 Congratulations Screen If you did not write down these settings then you will use the Access Point s Web based Utility Follow these instructions 1 Launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator In the Address field enter the Access Point s default IP address 192 168 1 245 or the IP address you entered during the Setup Wizard Should you need to learn what IP address the Access Point pre
3. Basic Wireless Settings Screen Figure 6 9 Press the SecureEasySetup Button for Your Wireless Client Figure 6 10 Waiting for Completion of SecureEasySetup Figure 6 11 SecureEasySetup Completed Screen Figure 6 12 Confirm Reset Figure 6 13 Wireless Wireless Security WPA Personal Screen Figure 6 14 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen Figure 6 15 Wireless Security WPA2 Mixed Screen Figure 6 16 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Screen Figure 6 17 Wireless Security RADIUS Screen Figure 6 18 Wireless Security WEP Screen Figure 6 19 Wireless Wireless MAC Filter Screen Figure 6 20 Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Screen Figure 6 21 Administration Management Screen Figure 6 22 Administration SNMP Screen Figure 6 23 Administration Log Screen Figure 6 24 View Log Screen Figure 6 25 Administration Factory Defaults Screen Figure 6 26 Administration Firmware Upgrade Screen Figure 6 27 Status Local Network Screen Figure 6 28 Status Wireless Network Screen Figure C 1 Firmware Upgrade 21 24 24 26 26 2 28 29 30 30 30 31 31 32 33 33 34 35 38 39 39 40 40 42 50 Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless G Access Point This Access Point will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever How does the Access Point do all of this An access point allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network while also allowin
4. Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency Dynamic IP Address A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server 53 EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol A general authentication protocol used to control network access Many specific authentication methods work within this framework EAP PEAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system such as passwords EAP TLS Extensible Authentication Protocol Transport Layer Security A mutual authentication method that uses digital certificates Encryption Encoding data transmitted in a network Ethernet A networking protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium Finger A program that tells you the name associated with an e mail address 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 Fragmentation Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet FTP Fi
5. Advanced Wireless You can change the data transmission and output power settings for the Access Point Authentication Type Select the authentication method you want the Access Point to use Shared Key or Open System Default Shared Key is when both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication Open System is when the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication All devices on your network must use the same authentication type In most cases keep the default Open System Default Basic Rates This setting is not actually one rate of transmission but a series of rates that are advertised to the other wireless devices in your network so they know at which rates the Access Point can transmit At the Default setting the Access Point will advertise that it will automatically select the best rate for transmission Other options are 1 2Mbps for use with older wireless technology and All when you wish to have all rates advertised The Basic Data Rates are not the rates transmitted the rates transmitted can be configured through the Transmission Rates setting on this screen Transmission Rates The range is from 1 to 54Mbps The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network You can select from a range of transmission speeds or you can keep the default setting Auto Default to have the Access Point automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Aut
6. Back Panel Figure 4 1 Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 4 2 Connect the Power Figure 5 1 Welcome Screen Figure 5 2 Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen Figure 5 3 Connect the Network Cable to the Access Point Screen Figure 5 4 Power on the Access Point Screen Figure 5 5 Check the Access Point s Status Screen Figure 5 6 Select the Access Point Screen Figure 5 7 Password Screen Figure 5 8 Basic Settings Screen Figure 5 9 Configure Wireless Settings Screen Figure 5 10 SecureEasySetup Screen Figure 5 11 SecureEasySetup Logo Figure 5 12 Additional Information Hardware Button Figure 5 13 Additional Information Software Button Figure 5 14 Configure Wireless Settings Screen Figure 5 15 Confirm New Settings Screen Figure 5 16 Congratulations Screen Figure 5 17 Configure Wireless Settings Screen Figure 5 18 Wireless Settings Screen Figure 5 19 Security Settings Screen Figure 5 20 WEP Settings Screen Figure 5 21 WPA Personal Settings Figure 5 22 WPA2 Personal Settings Screen Figure 5 23 WPA2 Mixed Mode Settings Screen Figure 5 24 Confirm New Settings Screen Figure 5 25 Congratulations Screen Figure 6 1 Login Screen Figure 6 2 Setup Automatic Configuration DHCP Screen Figure 6 3 Setup Static IP Screen Figure 6 4 Setup AP Mode Screen Figure 6 5 Site Survey Screen Figure 6 6 Wireless Repeater Diagram Figure 6 7 Wireless Bridge Diagram Figure 6 8 Wireless
7. 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 This Warranty is valid and may be processed only in the country of purchase Please direct all inquiries to Linksys P O Box 18558 Irvine CA 92623 61 Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital 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 genera
8. SecureEasySetup the Cisco logo will stop flashing and stay white If the association is unsuccessful then the Cisco logo will stop flashing and stay orange To clear the SSID and WPA Personal key press and hold down the Cisco logo for ten seconds The Cisco logo will turn orange to indicate a successful reset Red The Power LED lights up when the Access Point is powered on Green The Act LED lights up when the Access Point is ready for wireless use It flashes when the Access Point is transmitting or receiving data wirelessly Orange The Link LED lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a device through the Ethernet network port The LED flashes when the Access Point is transmitting or receiving data through the Ethernet network port Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Access Point The Front Panel A NOTE SecureEasySetup is a feature that makes it easy to set up your wireless network If you have SecureEasySetup devices run the Setup Wizard on the Access Point s Setup Wizard CD ROM Then follow the on screen instructions The Back Panel The Access Point s Ethernet network and power ports as well as the Reset button are located on the back panel port the connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters Figure 3 2 Back Panel LAN Port The Ethernet network port connects to an Ethernet network device such as a switch or router Reset Button Ther
9. 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 To link your wired network with your wireless network connect the Access Point s Ethernet network port to any switch or router With these and many other Linksys products your networking options are limitless Go to the Linksys website at www linksys com international for more information about wireless products Wireless G Access Point Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Access Point The Front Panel The Access Point s LEDs which indicate activity and status information are located on the front panel Wireless G Access Point jure d Cisco logo Power Act Link Figure 3 1 Front Panel Orange White The Cisco logo is the Access Point s SecureEasySetup button It lights up when the Access Point is powered on The Cisco logo is orange when the SecureEasySetup feature is not used while the color white indicates that the SecureEasySetup feature is being used When the Access Point enters SecureEasySetup mode the Cisco logo will turn white and start flashing Then the Access Point will generate its SSID network name and WPA Personal also called WPA PSK key If the Access Point successfully associates with a client using
10. or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information A Division of Cee Systema ine Wireless G Access Point Wireless Figure 6 13 Wireless Wireless Security WPA Personal Screen encryption encoding data transmitted in a network LINKSYS A Dision of Caco Systeme ine Wireless Figure 6 14 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen 31 Wireless G Access Point WPA2 Mixed Encryption TKIP AES is automatically selected so both methods can be used Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a WPA Shared Key of 8 32 characters Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal timeout period which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information WPA Enterprise This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point Encryption WPA offers you two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select the type of algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES RADIUS Server Enter the RADIUS server s IP address RADIUS Port Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal timeout
11. other wireless access points devices LAN MAC Address The MAC address of the Access Point is displayed here Access Point The Mode is set to Access Point by default This connects your wireless PCs to a wired network In most cases no change is necessary AP Access Point Client When set to AP Client mode the AP Client is able to talk to one remote access point within its range This feature only works with another Wireless G Access Point model number WAP54G This mode allows the AP Client to act as a client of a remote access point The AP Client cannot communicate directly with any wireless clients A separate network attached to the AP Client can then be wirelessly bridged to the remote access point To use this mode select AP Client and enter the LAN MAC address of the remote access point in the Remote Access Point s LAN MAC Address field If you do not know the remote access point s MAC address click the Site Survey button Select the access point you want to use and click the Close button If you do not see the access point you want click the Refresh button to search for access points again Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point The Setup AP Mode Tab Wireless G Access Point LAN MAC Address testna D A cess Point dett O AP Client Remote Access Ports LAN MAC Address O Wireless Repester Remote Access Ponts LAN MAC Address W reless Bridge Remote Wireless Bridge s LAN MAC Addresses Mote Vie
12. Access Point Using the Setup Wizard 1 Insert the Setup Wizard CD ROM into your CD ROM drive The Setup Wizard should run automatically and the Welcome screen should appear If it does not click the Start button and choose Run In the field that appears enter D setup exe if D is the letter of your CD ROM drive 2 On the Welcome screen click the Click Here to Start or Setup button if this is the first time you are running the Setup Wizard These are your other choices Install Linksys Wireless Guard Linksys Wireless Guard is a subscription service that secures your network it is available only in the USA and Canada Welcome NOTE The Linksys Wireless Guard service is available only in the USA and Canada User Guide Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide 249H2 wireless G Exit Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard Access Point WAP54G Figure 5 1 Welcome Screen Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Access Point 9 Overview Wireless G Access Point 3 Optimally you should set up the Access Point using a PC on your wired network Connect a network cable to your network router or switch Then click the Next button Connect the Access Point to your network In order to configure the settings in the Access Point it must be connected to the same network as this PC Once the Access Point is configured you can start using it in your wireless WAPS4G Figure
13. Select Power Output From the pull down menu on the right select the wireless adapter s power output percentage L4 9v ur ee CO Windows 2000 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Double click Network and Dial Up Connections 3 Select your current wireless connection and select Properties 4 From the Properties screen click the Configure button 5 Click the Advanced tab and select Power Output 6 From the pull down menu on the right select the wireless adapter s power setting If your computer is running Windows Millennium or 98 then refer to Windows Help for instructions on how to access the advanced settings of a network adapter Wireless Access Points Routers or Other Wireless Products If you have a wireless access point router or other wireless product use its Web based Utility to configure its power output setting refer to the product s documentation for more information 67 Technical Documents on www linksys com international Follow these steps to access technical documents Browse to http www linksys com international Click the region in which you reside Click the name of the country in which you reside Click Products Click the appropriate product category Select a product Click the type of documentation you want The document will automatically open in PDF format Duce EUER OO B p NOTE If you have questions regarding the compliance of these products or you cannot find the information you
14. YOU Enabled TCP IP on your PCs PCs VN communicate over the network with this protocol Refer to Appendix D Windows Help for more information on TCP IP tcp ip a set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network browser an application that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web NOTE The Access Point is designed to AN function properly after using the Setup Wizard This chapter is provided solely for those who wish to perform more advanced configuration or monitoring 22 Wireless You will use the Wireless tabs to enter a variety of wireless settings for the Access Point Basic Wireless Settings Enter the network mode SSID and other basic settings on this screen e Wireless Security Use this screen to configure the Access Point s wireless security settings Wireless MAC Filter From this screen you can allow or block access to your wireless network Advanced Wireless Settings Configure the Access Point s more advanced wireless settings Administration You will use the Administration tabs to manage the Access Point Management This screen allows you to customize the password settings as well as back up or restore the Access Point s configuration file SNMP Configure the Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP settings on this screen Log Configure the Log settings for the Access Point on this screen Factory Defaults Use this screen to re
15. 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 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 UDP User Datagram Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent 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 57 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 Equivalent Privacy A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security WINIPCFG A Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device 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 Te
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17. of 2 4GHz and backward compatibility with 802 11b devices 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 Adapter A device that adds network functionality to your PC 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 Backbone The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together and handles the most data Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a given device or network Beacon Interval Data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized Bit A binary digit Boot To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions Bridge A device that connects different networks 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 Buffer A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn t held up by the other Byte A unit of data that is usually eight bits long 52 Cable Modem A device that connects a computer to the cable television network which in turn connec
18. period which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information ss G Access Point oter 6 Configuring the Wireles less Wireless Security Tab A Division of Cea Systema te Wireless G Access Point Wireless LINKSYS A Dision of Caco Systeem ine Wireless Save Settings Cancel Ch Figure 6 16 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Screen radius a protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access server any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files printing communications and other services 32 Wireless G Access Point RADIUS A Division af Once Systemt ine This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point Wireless RADIUS Server Enter the RADIUS server s IP address RADIUS Port Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption 40 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits Passphrase To generate WEP keys using a Passphrase enter the Passphrase and click the Generate key Key 1 4 If you want to manu
19. service is available only in the USA and Canada Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Access Point Using the Setup Wizard Configure Wireless Security Settings Optional You may choose between five encryption methods 64 8it Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP 128 Bit WEP WPA Personal Pre shared key WPA2 Personal or WPA2 Mixed Mode The security settings must be the same oa all devices on your network or thoy witi not be able to communicate WPA2 Personal WPA2 Mixed Mode or Disabled Select the type of Encryption your Network uses ve WAP5S4G Figure 5 23 WPA2 Mixed Mode Settings Screen radius remote authentication dial in user service a protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access 20 Wireless G Access Point 5 The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it saves them Click the Yes button if you are satisfied with your settings or click the No button if you do not want to save your new settings Access Point 6 The Congratulations screen will appear Click the Online Registration button to register the Access Point or click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard Congratulations The installation of the Wireless G Access Point is complete If you want to make advanced configuration changes proceed to Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point Your Wireless G Access Point has successfully been configured Access Point Setup Wizard ver Onl
20. shared key WPA2 Personal or WPA2 Mixed Mode The security settings must be the same on all devices on your network or they will not be able to communicate inh ws s Please choose WEP 64 Bit WEP 128 Bit WPA Personal WPA2 Personal WPA2 Mixed Mode or Disabled UE Type the passphrase that will be used to generate the WEP key The passphrase is case sensitive and should not be longer than 16 characters TT Myou choose the Passphrase option for WEP a WEP key will Pa To a WEP key select a Passphrase option blank Setup Wizard E WAP54G Figure 5 20 WEP Settings Screen wep wired equivalent privacy a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security encryption encoding data transmitted in a network 18 Wireless G Access Point WPA Personal To use WPA Personal security select WPA Personal from the Security drop down menu WPA Personal offers two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select TKIP or AES for encryption Configure Wireless Security Settings Optional Then enter a Passphrase that is 8 32 characters in length WEP 120 91 WER WPA Persona restored Key WPAZ Personal or WPAZ Mined Mode The security settings must be the same on all devices on your network or they will not be able to communicate Encryption Select TKIP or AES from the Encryption drop down menu Please choose WEP 64 Bit WEP 128 Bit WPA Person
21. 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 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 redund
22. the Last Page button to see the last page of log entries Click the Previous Page button to see the previous page of log entries and Click the Next Page button to see the next page of log entries To delete all log entries click the Clear Log button To update the log with the most recent activities click the Refresh button Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information Ly A Division of Caco Systema ine Administration Figure 6 23 Administration Log Screen View Log Clear Log Retresh Figure 6 24 View Log Screen 39 Wireless G Access Point The Administration Factory Defaults Tab On this screen you can restore the Access Point s factory default settings Management Write down any custom settings before you restore the factory defaults Once the Access Point is reset you will have to re enter all of your configuration settings Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults To restore the Access Point s factory default settings click this button Then follow the on screen instructions Click Help for more information 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 Befo
23. the reset tuon x Figure C 1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix C Upgrading Firmware 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 Point 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 802 11b A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 802 11g A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps an operating frequency
24. to the previous screen mu EXC e seectne ype ot Eneryption your vot uses any keyboard character between 8 and Enter the Passphrase key used by your network The Passphrase Key can be in length 63 characters WAP54G Figure 5 22 WPA2 Personal Settings Screen Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Access Point 19 Using the Setup Wizard Wireless G Access Point WPA2 Mixed Mode To use WPA2 Mixed Mode security select WPA2 Mixed Mode from the Security drop down menu WPA2 Mixed Mode uses TKIP and AES for encryption Enter a Passphrase that is 8 32 characters in length Encryption The default for WPA2 Personal TKIP AES is automatically selected Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a pre shared key of 8 32 characters in the Passphrase field The longer and more complex your Passphrase is the more secure your network will be Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen WPA Enterprise If you want to use WPA Enterprise then you should select Disabled and use the Access Point s Web based Utility to configure your wireless security settings Refer to Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point Click the Next button and proceed to step 5 Linksys Wireless Guard This subscription service gives you WPA Enterprise security without the work of building your own RADIUS server itis available only in the USA and Canada NOTE The Linksys Wireless Guard
25. 5 2 Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen 4 The screen shows how the Access Point should be connected as you run the Setup Wizard Connect the other end of the network cable to the Access Point s Ethernet network port Then click the Next button Connect the Access Point to your network In order to configure the settings in the Access Point it must be connected to the same network as this PC Once the Access Point is configured you can start using WAP54G Figure 5 3 Connect the Network Cable to the Access Point Screen Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Access Point 10 Using the Setup Wizard Wireless G Access Point 5 Connect the power adapter to the Access Point and an electrical outlet Then click the Next button 6 Make sure the Access Point s Power Act and Link LEDs are lit on its front panel If they are not check your cable connections Then click the Next button to continue Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Access Point Using the Setup Wizard A Division of Cisco Systems inc Power on the Access Point In order to configure the settings in the Access Point it must be connected to the same network as this PC Once the Access Point is configured you can start using it in your wireless network sack mex WAPS4G Figure 5 4 Power on the Access Point Screen A Division of Cisco Systems ine Check the Access Point s Status O In order to configure the settin
26. AP54G EU LA UK_V3 UG 50617NC J L Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome What s in this User Guide Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Access Point The Front Panel The Back Panel Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Access Point Overview Connections for Setup Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Access Point Overview Using the Setup Wizard Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point Overview Navigating the Utility Accessing the Utility The Setup Network Setup Tab The Setup AP Mode Tab The Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab The Wireless Wireless Security Tab The Wireless Wireless MAC Filter Tab The Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab The Administration Management Tab The Administration SNMP Tab The Administration Log Tab The Administration Factory Defaults Tab The Administration Firmware Upgrade Tab The Status Local Network Tab The Status Wireless Network Tab OW Ooo OANA DUB Aa ANa IB Appendix A Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B Wireless Security 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 Contact Information List of Figures Figure 3 1 Front Panel Figure 3 2
27. LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc 2 4 GHz Cisco SYSTEMS Model No WAP54G EU LA UK i 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 2005 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders How to Use this User Guide The user guide to the Wireless G Access Point has been designed to make understanding networking with the Access Point easier than ever Look for the following items when reading this User Guide This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Access Point This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that 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 PPP 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 a figure number and description like this a Figure 0 1 Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section W
28. PA2 Personal WPA Enterprise or Linksys Wireless Guard which is available only in the USA and Canada WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy and WPA stands for Wi Fi Protected Access Click the Next button and proceed to step 4 If you want to use WPA Enterprise then you should select Disabled and use the Access Point s Web based Utility to configure your wireless security settings Refer to Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point Click the Next button and proceed to step 5 If you do not want to use any wireless security method select Disabled and then click the Next button Proceed to step 5 Proceed to the appropriate section for your security method WEP 64 Bit To use 64 bit WEP encryption select WEP 64 bit Then enter a passphrase or WEP key Passphrase Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field so a WEP key is automatically generated The passphrase is case sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only If you have any non Linksys wireless products enter the WEP key manually on those products WEP Key The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network For 64 bit encryption enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9 and A to F Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to
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30. al WPA2 Mixed Mode or Disabled Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a pre shared key of 8 32 characters in the Passphrase field BENE Hi tern p o trenpa ror tttm The longer and more complex your Passphrase is the more secure your network will be Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Pass key canbe nar curar teen ar Passphrase 63 characters in length WAPS4G Figure 5 21 WPA Personal Settings wpa wi fi protected access a wireless security protocol using TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol WPA2 Personal encryption which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server To use WPA2 Personal security select WPA2 Personal from the Security drop down menu WPA2 Personal uses AES encryption with dynamic keys Enter a Passphrase that is 8 32 characters in length Encryption The default for WPA2 Personal AES is automatically selected np NI DAFT You may choose between five encryption methods 64 8it Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP 128 Bit WEP WPA Personal Pre shared key WPA2 Personal or WPA2 Mixed Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a pre shared key of 8 32 characters in the Passphrase field erwies loce e Nn The longer and more complex your Passphrase is the more secure your network will be SYST rows choose WEP 00 WEP 128 819 WPA Personas WPA2 Personal WPA2 Mixed Mode or Disabled Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return
31. ally 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 Figure 6 17 Wireless Security RADIUS Screen encryption or 26 characters in length for 128 bit encryption TX Key Select which Key to use for data transmissions Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information WEP LINKSYS Dision of Caco Spates ine Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption 40 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits Wireless Passphrase To generate WEP keys using a Passphrase enter the Passphrase and click the Generate key Key 1 4 If you want to 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 TX Key Select which Key to use for data transmissions Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information Figure 6 18 Wireless Security WEP Screen Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point 33 The Wireless Wireless Security Tab Wireless G Access Poin
32. ant 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 embedded 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 net
33. ccess Point 2 Press the Access Point s Cisco logo for only one to two seconds and then release it SSID and WPA Personal settings will be changed and you will have to re configure all of your NOTE If you accidentally press the Cisco logo for five to eight seconds then the Access Point s wireless client devices 3 Wait five to ten seconds When the logo turns white and begins to flash press the SecureEasySetup button on another device The Access Point s Cisco logo will stop flashing when the device has been added to the wireless network NOTE You can only add one SecureEasySetup device at a time 4 Then repeat this procedure for each additional SecureEasySetup device When you have finished configuring the devices in your wireless network click the Next button to continue 5 The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it saves them Write down these settings in case you need to manually configure non SecureEasySetup devices in the future Click the Yes button if you are satisfied with your settings or click the No button if you do not want to save your new settings Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Access Point Using the Setup Wizard Configure Wireless Settings If you have other SecureEasySetup devices on your network simply push the button to add the device to the network If you do not have a SecureEasySetup Settings capable device click Enter Wireless Where is my SecureEasySetup button
34. ckers So don t broadcast the SSID Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory The Linksys default SSID is linksys Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use 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 Four modes are available WPA Personal WPA2 Personal WPA Enterprise and RADIUS WPA Personal gives you a choice of two encryption methods TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol which utilizes a stronger encryption method and i
35. cturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 11g standard The 802 11g 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 IEEE 802 11 functions CSMA CA plus Acknowledge protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS feature Fragmentation Power Management 43 What IEEE 802 11g features are supported The product supports the following IEEE 802 11g functions e CSMA CA plus Acknowledge protocol OFDM protocol e Multi Channel Roaming e Automatic Rate Selection e RTS CTS feature e 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 to communicate continuously while its user is moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single Access Point Before using the roaming function the user must make sure that the computer is set to the same channel number as
36. d to manually configure your network security using the encryption supported by your existing devices You will be asked to press the SecureEasySetup button hardware or software on your wireless client computer or other network device within two minutes to complete the SecureEasySetup process Click the OK button to continue A Division of Cace Systema ie Wireless Reed Secuty Figure 6 8 Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Screen Microsoft Internet Explorer tal 3 sei pader anap aele g COR M erea MM EE DUE Y you a Unisys adapter the push button setup is located on your Wireless Network Monitor Cx Ca Figure 6 9 Press the SecureEasySetup Button for Your Wireless Client 29 Wireless G Access Point A new screen will be displayed while the Access Point is waiting for you to push the SecureEasySetup button on your wireless client When the SecureEasySetup process is complete the Basic Wireless Settings screen will appear and the Current Encryption and Status information will be updated NOTE You can only add one SecureEasySetup device at a time For additional devices click AN the SecureEasySetup button on the Basic Wireless Settings screen and repeat the process Reset Security If you already set up the network using the Access Point s SecureEasySetup feature and you want to replace your current settings with new SecureEasySetup settings click the Reset Security button A new screen wil
37. ddress 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 mIRC An Internet Relay Chat program that runs under Windows Multicasting Sending data to a group of destinations at once 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 NNTP Network News Transfer Protocol The protocol used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet Node A network junction or connection point typically a computer or work station OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower speed data streams which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit 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 PEAP Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system such as passwords 55 Ping Packet INternet Groper An Internet utility used to de
38. determines how large a packet can be before the Access Point coordinates transmission and reception to ensure efficient communication This value should remain at its default setting of 2347 Should you encounter inconsistent data flow only minor modifications are recommended Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information packet a unit of data sent over a network beacon internal data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized dtim delivery traffic indication message a message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency fragmentation breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network rts request to send a networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting 36 Wireless G Access Point The Administration Management Tab On this screen you can configure the password as well as back up or restore the Access Point s configuration file Management You should change the password that controls access to the Access Point s Web based Utility AP s Password Password Create a Password for the Access Point s Web based Utility Re enter to Confirm To confirm the new Password enter it again in this field Backup and Restore On this screen you can create a backup configuration file or save a configuration f
39. do not have a SecureEasySetup capable device click Enter Wireless Settings Figure 5 17 Configure Wireless Settings Screen 2 The Setup Wizard will ask you to enter the SSID Channel and Network Mode settings for your wireless network Linksys SSID Enter the name of your wireless network The SSID must be identical for all devices in the network 9 The default setting is linksys all lowercase Channel Select the operating channel for your wireless network All of your wireless devices will use this EN m Gk aeree cipi ine channel to communicate SSH A SEH EH CAU 3 MARNE ES F The Channel setting is a unique number among all computers within your wireless network Channels 1 6 nd 1 oe prefered Network Mode Select the wireless standards running on your network If you have both 802 11g and Select Mixed Mode x have both Wireless G and Weeless 8 de 802 11b devices in your network keep the default setting Mixed Mode If you have only 802 11g devices Wire cu ons soo fy Ws select G Only If you have only 802 11b devices select B Only If you want to disable your wireless network select Disable Access Point Setup Wizard y WAP54G Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Figure 5 18 Wireless Settings Screen Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Access Point 17 Using the Setup Wizard Wireless G Access Point 3 Select the level of security you want to use WEP WPA W
40. e Access Point s current firmware Local Network MAC Address The MAC address of the Access Point s Local Area Network LAN interface is displayed here Figure 6 27 Status Local Network Screen AP s 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 Default Gateway Displayed here is the IP address of the Access Point s Default Gateway Click Help for more information Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point 41 The Status Local Network Tab Wireless G Access Point The Status Wireless Network Tab LINKSYS A Dision of Caco System ie The Wireless Network screen displays the Access Point s current status information for its wireless network Status Wireless Network MAC Address The MAC Address of the Access Point s wireless interface is displayed here Mode The Access Point s mode is displayed here Network Name SSID The Access Point s main SSID is displayed here Channel The Access Point s Channel setting for wireless broadcast is shown here Figure 6 26 Status lt Wireless Network Screen Security The wireless security setting for the Access Point is displayed here SSID Broadcast Shown here is the setting of the Access Point s SSID Broadcast feature Click Help for more information Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point 42 The Status Wireless Network Tab Appendix A Troubles
41. e are two ways to reset the Access Point s factory defaults Either press the Reset button for approximately ten seconds or use the Administration Factory Defaults screen of the Access Point s Web based Utility IMPORTANT Resetting the Access Point will erase all of your settings A 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 Power Port The Power port connects to the Access Point s power adapter Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Access Point Overview This chapter explains how to connect the Access Point for setup Connections for Setup 1 Connect your Ethernet network cable to your network router or switch Then connect the other end of the network cable to the Access Point s LAN Ethernet network port 2 Connectthe included power adapter to the Access Point s Power port Then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet The LEDs on the front panel will light up as soon as the Access Point s powers on Proceed to Chapter 5 Setting Up the Wireless G Access Point Figure 4 1 Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 4 2 Connect the Power Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Access Point Overview Now that you ve connected the Access Point to your wired network you are ready to begin setting it up This Setup Wizard will take you through all the steps necessary to configure the
42. e or the Back button to return to the previous screen Configure Wireless Settings If you have other devices on your network simply 10 There are two ways to configure the Access Point s wireless settings SecureEasySetup and manual feramus cps curie Stings configuration If you have other SecureEasySetup devices such as notebook adapters or printers then you can use the Access Point s SecureEasySetup feature to configure your wireless network Proceed to the section Using the Access Point s SecureEasySetup Feature you cannot use the Access Point s SecureEasySetup feature You must manually configure the NOTE If you have already set up your network using your router s SecureEasySetup feature then Where is my SecureEasySetup button Access Point s wireless settings to match your existing network s settings If you do not have other SecureEasySetup devices then proceed to the section Manually Configuring the Figure 5 9 Configure Wireless Settings Screen Access Point s Wireless Settings Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Access Point 13 Using the Setup Wizard Wireless G Access Point Using the Access Point s SecureEasySetup Feature Configure Wireless Settings Read these instructions before you press any SecureEasySetup buttons You should locate the SecureEasySetup Pad Ba buon o ada Re danien ath on Go Pole a buttons of your devices before using the Access Point s SecureEasySetup feature re vus eain oui supp
43. er 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 transmitting 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 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 Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website www linksys com international 2 Extractthe firmware upgrade file on your computer 3 Open the Access Point s Web based Utility 4 Click the Administration tab 5 Click the Upgrade Firmware tab 6 On the Firmware Upgrade screen enter the location of the firmware upgrade file in the field provided or click TE the Browse button to find the file rth tS Wireless G Access Point Administration 7 Click the Upgrade button and follow the on screen instructions parade Concer Fei Warning Ung ming teres many take a tem marten pease dont ban ott dre power or crest
44. f the 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 I Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources including Technical Support Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers each equipped with one wireless adapter Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad hoc network Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point such as the Wireless G Access Point or wireless router An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infras
45. g you to connect the wireless network to a wired environment But what does all of this mean Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources You can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer s hard drive Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games So networks are not only useful in homes and offices they can also be fun PCs on a wired network create a LAN or Local Area Network They are connected with Ethernet cables which is why the network is called wired PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables By sharing the same wireless settings within their transmission radius they form a wireless network This is sometimes called a WLAN or Wired Local Area Network The Access Point bridges wireless networks of both 802 11g and 802 11b standards and wired networks Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Access Point set it up and configure it to bridge your different networks These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Access Point 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 network a series of computers or devices connected together lan local area network the computers and networking products that make up your local network ethernet ne
46. gs in the Access Point it must be connected to the same network as this PC Once the Access Point is configured you can start using itin your wireless network WAP54G Figure 5 5 Check the Access Point s Status Screen 11 Wireless G Access Point 7 The Setup Wizard will run a search for the Access Point within your network and then display a list along with the status information for the selected access point If this is the only access point on your network it will be the only one displayed If there are more than one displayed select the Access Point by clicking on it Click Select the Access Point you want to setup the Yes button to change any settings or click the No button to keep these settings It you have one Wireless G Access Point you can make changes to the following Settings If you have more than one Wireless G Access Point you will need to run the Setup Wizard again to configure each separate Wireless G Access Point Selection Click Yes if you want to change any of these settings oc No if you want to keep these settings e ves WAPS4G Figure 5 6 Select the Access Point Screen 8 You will be asked to sign onto the Access Point you have selected Enter the default password admin Then click Enter This user name and password can be changed from the Web based Utility s Administration Management tab PASSWORD Figure 5 7 Password Screen Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Access Po
47. hooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless G Access Point Read the description below to solve your problems If you can t find an answer here check the Linksys website at www linksys com international 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 user guide 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 user guide for more information What is the IEEE 802 11b standard Itis 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 11g standard Itis one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks The 802 11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufa
48. ice signifying that it is ready to receive data 35 Antenna Selection This selection is for choosing which antenna transmits data left or right If you are not sure which antenna to use keep the default Diversity to increase reception Beacon Interval This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to keep the network synchronized A beacon includes the wireless networks service area the Access Point address the Broadcast destination addresses a time stamp Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps and the Traffic Indicator Message TIM DTIM Interval This value indicates how often the Access Point sends out a Delivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM Lower settings result in more efficient networking while preventing your PC from dropping into power saving sleep mode Higher settings allow your PC to enter sleep mode thus saving power but interferes with wireless transmissions 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 will create more packets for each transmission If you have decreased this value and experience high packet error rates you can increase it again but it will likely decrease overall network performance Only minor modifications of this value are recommended RTS Threshold This setting
49. ile to the Access Point Backup Settings To save a backup configuration file on a computer click the Backup Settings button and follow the on screen instructions Restore Settings To upload a configuration file to the Access Point click the Restore Settings button and follow the on screen instructions Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information Access Point A Division af Cace Systems ne Administration Backup end Restore Bacup Settings Restore Settings Figure 6 21 Administration Management Screen 37 Wireless G Access Point The Administration SNMP Tab 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 A Division of Osce Systema ine Wireless G Access Point Administration SNMP V1 V2c To enable the SNMP support feature select Enable Otherwise select Disable Contact Enter the name of the contact person such as a network administrator for the Access Point Device Name Enter the name you wish to give to the Access Point Figure 6 22 Administration SNMP Screen Location Enter the location of the Access Point SNMP Community You can have up to two passwords Then select
50. ine Registration WAP54G Figure 5 25 Congratulations Screen Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Access Point 21 Using the Setup Wizard Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point Overview The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box with the default settings in the Setup Wizard However if you d like to change these settings the Access Point can be configured through your web browser with the Web based Utility This chapter explains how to use the Utility The Utility can be accessed via Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator through use of a computer that is networked with the Access Point For a basic network setup most users only have to use the following screens of the Utility Setup On the Network Setup screen enter your basic network settings here Management Click the Administration tab and then select the Management screen The Access Point s default password is admin To secure the Access Point change the AP s Password from its default Navigating the Utility There are four main tabs Setup Wireless Administration and Status Additional screens will be available from most of the main tabs Setup Enter the network and AP mode settings for the Access Point Network Setup Enter the settings for the Access Point and your Internet connection on this screen AP Mode Set up how the Access Point will work with other access points in your network HAVE
51. int 12 Using the Setup Wizard Wireless G Access Point 9 The Basic Settings screen will appear next Enter a descriptive name in the Device Name field Create a password that will control access to the Access Point s Web based Utility and Setup Wizard Basic Settings If your network router will automatically assign an IP address to the Access Point then select Automatic O A EE ERE SPE EEA ERE DHCP eee CM IE UN If you want to assign a static or fixed IP address to the Access Point then select Static IP Enter the IP EE CONS 0 eee nce AN Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway settings If you are not sure what changes you should make then Fee a now paan tr feces oct keep the default values a Gale Gaia orks fequres a state P adress or e Aces Pont Then click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous page NUNT 35590009 ner te IP Adress Subnet Mask and Default Gateway Device Name Enter a descriptive name for the Access Point WAP54G Password Enter a password that will control access to the Utility and Setup Wizard Recess Poit Step MEM Figure 5 8 Basic Settings Screen IP Address This IP address must be unique to your network The default IP address is 192 168 1 245 Subnet Mask The Access Point s Subnet Mask must be the same as the subnet mask of your Ethernet network Default Gateway Enter the IP address of your network gateway usually your router Click the Next button to continu
52. l appear You will be asked to confirm that you want to reset your wireless security settings Click the OK button to continue The Access Point will generate a new network name SSID and set of keys To configure your wireless network using SecureEasySetup return to the previous page of this User Guide and follow the instructions for the SecureEasySetup button Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information Wireless G Access Point The Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab Your Access Point is now accepting wireless clients Please initiate the push button setup on your wireless client now You will be returned to the previous screen when setup has been completed Figure 6 10 Waiting for Completion of SecureEasySetup A Divin of Osca System ic Wireless Vireiess Network fave Diae V reless Network Name SSD linkeyz SES 47562 V reless Cereal v Virtess Network Type Maad Current Encryption Figure 6 11 SecureEasySetup Completed Screen Microsoft Internet Explorer ed 3 Are you sure you wark to reset your wireless security settings C Figure 6 12 Confirm Reset 30 Wireless G Access Point The Wireless Wireless Security Tab Change the Access Point s wireless security settings on this screen Wireless Security Security Mode Select the security method you wa
53. le 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 Hardware The physical aspect of computers telecommunications and other information technology devices 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 IP Address The address used to identify a computer or device on a network 54 IPCONFIG A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays 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 ISM band Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet LAN The computers and networking products that make up your local network LEAP Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol A mutual authentication method that uses a username and password system MAC Media Access Control A
54. mporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server 58 Appendix F Specifications Model Standards Ports Buttons LEDs Transmit Power Security Features WEP Key Bits Dimensions W x Hx D Unit Weight Power Certifications Operating Temp Storage Temp WAP54G IEEE 802 119 IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 3 IEEE 802 3u One 10 100 Auto Cross Over MDI MDI X port power port reset and SES button Power Activity Link SecureEasySetup 802 119 Typ 13 5 2dBm Normal Temp Range 802 11b Typ 16 5 2dBm Normal Temp Range WPA WPA2 Linksys Wireless Guard USA and Canada only WEP Encryption MAC Filtering SSID Broadcast enable disable 64 128 bit 186 mm x 48 mm x 169 mm 0 46 kg External 12V DC FCC CE IC 03 09C to 409C 09C to 709C 59 Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 10 to 85 Non Condensing 5 to 90 Non Condensing 60 Appendix G Warranty Information 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 Linksys entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser If the Product proves defective during the Warranty
55. n mi po adavky a ostatn mi Czech odpovidajicimi ustanovenimi Sm rnice 1999 5 EC Dansk Dette udstyr er i overensstemmelse med de vesentlige krav og andre Danish relevante bestemmelser i Direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch Dieses Ger t entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den German weiteren entsprechenden Vorgaben der Richtlinie 1999 5 EU Eesti See seade vastab direktiivi 1999 5 EU olulistele n uetele ja teistele Estonian asjakohastele s tetele English This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espa ol Este equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales asi como con otras Spanish disposiciones de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EMnvir Avt c 0 s OTAOu G eivat oe GULLOPPMSN HE TIG ovot etc UTUMT OE KUL Greek hes ovetix s tut eis trc OSnyias 1999 5 EC Fran ais Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres French dispositions pertinentes de la Directive 1999 5 EC slenska etta t ki er samkv mt grunnkr fum og rum vi eigandi kv um Icelandic Tilskipunar 1999 5 EC Italiano Questo apparato conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed agli altri principi Italian sanciti dalla Direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski iek rta atbilst Direkt vas 1999 5 EK b tiskaj m pras b m un citiem ar to Latvian saist tajiem noteikumiem Lietuvi is renginys tenkina 1999 5 EB Direktyvos esminius reikalavimus ir ki
56. n R TNC extension cable ACOTNC Both of these cables are 9 meters long and have a cable loss attenuation of 5 dB To compensate for the attenuation Linksys also offers higher gain antennas the HGA7S with R SMA connector and HGA7T with R TNC connector These antennas have a gain of 7 dBi and may only be used with either the R SMA or R TNC extension cable Combinations of extension cables and antennas resulting in a radiated power level exceeding 100 mW EIRP are illegal 66 Power Output of Your Device To comply with your country s regulations you may have to change the power output of your wireless device Proceed to the appropriate section for your device NOTE The power output setting may not be available on all wireless products For more information refer to the documentation on your product s CD or http www linksys com international Wireless Adapters Wireless adapters have the power output set to 100 by default Maximum power output on each adapter does not exceed 20 dBm 100 mW it is generally 18 dBm 64 mW or below If you need to alter your wireless adapter s power output follow the appropriate instructions for your computer s Windows operating system Windows XP 1 Double click the Wireless icon in your desktop s system tray Open the Wireless Network Connection window Click the Properties button Select the General tab and click the Configure button In the Properties window click the Advanced tab
57. n set to AP Cieni and Wireless Bridge mode tris device wit Communicate wth another Lirkzys Access Port WAPSAG When set to Repeater mode Pis device wil orty communicate wth another Linkers Access Poirt WAPSAG sed Linksys Vi relmes G Router WRTSAQ Figure 6 4 Setup AP Mode Screen wne sso o0 zs v x te 00074 94024D r nm LJ wo m woo a raram on Figure 6 5 Site Survey Screen 26 Wireless G Access Point Wireless Repeater When set to Wireless Repeater mode the Wireless Repeater is able to talk to up a remote access point within its range and retransmit its signal This feature only works with the Linksys Wireless G Router model number WRT54G or another Wireless G Access Point model number WAP54G Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable Workgroup Switch 0205 WAP546 Figure 6 6 Wireless Repeater Diagram To configure a Wireless Repeater environment select Wireless Repeater and enter the MAC address of the remote access point in the Remote Access Point s LAN MAC Address field Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point The Setup AP Mode Tab VPN Router RV082 21 Wh r is Nirelac Accace Dr Wireless Bridge This mode connects two physically separated wired networks using two access points use additional access points to connect more wired networks This feature only works with another Wireless G Access Point model number WAP54G a Net
58. ncorporates Message Integrity Code MIC to provide protection against hackers and AES Advanced Encryption Standard which utilizes a symmetric 128 Bit block data encryption WPA2 Personal only uses AES encryption which is stronger than TKIP WPA Enterprise offers two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service utilizes a RADIUS server for authentication 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 Personal If you do not have a RADIUS server select the type of algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8 63 characters WPA2 Personal Enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8 63 characters WPA Enterprise 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 WPA Enterprise offers two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys 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 Rout
59. nges or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information Figure 6 3 Setup Static IP Screen static ip address a fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point 25 The Setup Network Setup Tab Wireless G Access Point The Setup AP Mode Tab On this screen you can change the Access Point s mode of operation In most cases you can keep the default Access Point You may wish to change the Access Point s mode of operation if you wantto use the Access Point as a wireless repeater to extend the range of your wireless network You may also wish to change the Access Point s mode of operation 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 Linksys Wireless G Access Point model number WAP54G For the Wireless Repeater mode the remote wireless bridge must be a second Linksys Wireless G Access Point model number WAP54G or Wireless G Router model number WRT54G IMPORTANT For the AP Client and Wireless Bridge modes the remote access point must be a second AP Mode The Access Point offers four modes of operation Access Point AP Client Wireless Repeater and Wireless Bridge For the Repeater and Bridge modes make sure the SSID channel and security settings are the same for the
60. nsfer Protocol The standard e mail protocol on the Internet SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol A widely used network monitoring and control protocol Software Instructions for the computer A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a program SOHO Small Office Home Office Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices SPI Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network 56 Spread Spectrum Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission 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 An 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
61. nt to use WPA Personal WPA2 Personal WPA2 Mixed WPA Enterprise RADIUS or WEP WPA stands for Wi Fi Protected Access which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption WPA2 is a stronger version of WPA WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial In User Service Refer to the appropriate instructions below For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Access Point turn to Appendix B Wireless Security To disable such security select Disabled WPA Personal Encryption WPA offers you two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select the type of algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a WPA Shared Key of 8 32 characters Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal timeout period which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information WPA2 Personal Encryption AES is automatically selected as the encryption method Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a WPA Shared Key of 8 32 characters Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal timeout period which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes
62. o Fallback feature Auto Fallback will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Access Point and a wireless client Transmission Power You can adjust the output power of the Access Point to get the appropriate coverage for your wireless network Select the level you need for your environment If you are not sure which setting to choose then keep the default setting Full Default CTS Protection Mode The CTS Clear To Send Protection Mode function boosts the Access Point s ability to catch all Wireless G transmissions but will severely decrease performance Select Enable if you want to permanently enable this feature or keep the default Disable if you want to permanently disable this feature In most cases CTS Protection Mode should remain disabled unless the Wireless G products are experiencing severe problems trying to transmit to the Access Point in an environment with heavy 802 11b traffic Frame Burst Mode Enabling this option should reduce overhead and enhance your network performance depending on the manufacturer of your wireless products If you are not sure how to use this option keep the default Disabled lu A Division of Caco Systema ine Wireless Deteut 100 Miliseconds Range 20 1000 Deteut 3 Range 1 255 Deteut 2345 Range 256 2346 Deteut 2346 Range 256 2346 Figure 6 20 Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Screen cts clear to send a signal sent by a wireless dev
63. odically point s documentation for more information Use the highest encryption algorithm possible Use WPA if it is available Please note that this may reduce your network performance 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 wireless 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 4 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 ha
64. ort WPA Personal security then you cannot use SecureEasySetup on your network You will need to manually configure your network security using the encryption supported by your existing devices gt NOTE SecureEasySetup uses WPA Personal encryption If your current wireless devices do not 1 Before you push any button locate the SecureEasySetup button for each of your other SecureEasySetup devices If you are not sure where to find this button click Where is my other SecureEasySetup button You will see a screen showing the SecureEasySetup logo Click the Next button to continue or the Close button to return to the Configure Wireless Settings screen You will see a screen with instructions on how to locate the SecureEasySetup hardware button If your device does not have a hardware button it most likely will have a software button Click the Next button for instructions to locate the software button or click the Close button to return to the Configure Wireless Settings screen Figure 5 12 Additional Information Hardware Button You will see a screen with instructions on how to locate the SecureEasySetup software button Click the e Close button to return to the Configure Wireless Settings screen Priv delta uie Non an i device s user manual for instructions on how to locate Ihe Figure 5 13 Additional Information Software Button Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Access Point 14 Using the Setup Wizard Wireless G A
65. our les pays mentionn s ci dessous Questo prodotto utilizzabile in tutte i paesi EU ed in tutti gli altri paesi che seguono le direttive EU 1999 5 EC senza nessuna limitazione eccetto per i paesii menzionati di seguito Das Produkt kann in allen EU Staaten ohne Einschr nkungen eingesetzt werden sowie in anderen Staaten die der EU Direktive 1995 5 CE folgen mit Au amp nahme der folgenden aufgef hrten Staaten Belgium The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications BIPT must be notified of any outdoor wireless link having a range exceeding 300 meters Please check http www bipt be for more details Draadloze verbindingen voor buitengebruik en met een reikwijdte van meer dan 300 meter dienen aangemeld te worden bij het Belgisch Instituut voor postdiensten en telecommunicatie BIPT Zie http www bipt be voor meer gegevens Les liaisons sans fil pour une utilisation en ext rieur d une distance sup rieure 300 m tres doivent tre notifi es l Institut Belge des services Postaux et des T l communications IBPT Visitez http www ibpt be pour de plus amples d tails 65 France In case the product is used outdoors the output power is restricted in some parts of the band See Table 1 or check http www art telecom fr for more details Dans la cas d une utilisation en ext rieur la puissance de sortie est limit e pour certaines parties de la bande Reportez vous la table 1 ou visitez http w
66. ra relevanta best mmelser i Direktiv 1999 5 EC NOTE For all products the Declaration of Conformity is available through one or more of these options e A pdf file is included on the product s CD e A print copy is included with the product A pdf file is available on the product s webpage Visit www linksys com international and select your country or region Then select your product If you need any other technical documentation see the Technical Documents on www linksys com international Section as shown later in this appendix The following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the requirements of the Directive 1999 5 EC Radio EN 300 328 EMC EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 17 e Safety EN 60950 Appendix H Regulatory Information 64 CE Marking For the Linksys Wireless B and Wireless G products the following CE mark notified body number where applicable and class 2 identifier are added to the equipment C 05600 C C 06780 CEO Check the CE label on the product to find out which notified body was involved during the assessment National Restrictions This product may be used in all EU countries and other countries following the EU directive 1999 5 EC without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below Ce produit peut tre utilis dans tous les pays de l UE et dans tous les pays ayant transpos s la directive 1999 5 CE sans aucune limitation except p
67. re you upgrade the Access Point s firmware write down all of your custom settings After you upgrade its firmware you will have to re enter all of your configuration settings To upgrade the Access Point s firmware 1 Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website www linksys com international 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 You can also click the Cancel button to cancel the upgrade or click the Help button for more information Click Help for more information ss G Access Point ilts Tab Chapter 6 Configuring the Wirele The Administration Factory LINKSYS A Division of Cinco Systema ine Administration Figure 6 25 Administration Factory Defaults Screen LINKSYS A Division of Caco System ine Wireless G Access Point Administration Figure 6 26 Administration Firmware Upgrade Screen upgrade to replace existing software or firmware with a newer version 40 Wireless G Access Point The Status Local Network Tab A Division al Cee Systeme ine The Local Network screen displays the Access Point s current status information for the local network RE Status AP s Information Firmware Version This is the version of th
68. return to the previous screen WEP 128 Bit To use 128 bit WEP encryption select WEP 128 bit Then enter a passphrase or WEP key Passphrase Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field so a WEP key is automatically generated The passphrase is case sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only If you have any non Linksys wireless products enter the WEP key manually on those products WEP Key The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network For 128 bit encryption enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9 and A to F Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Access Point Using the Setup Wizard Security Settings At this point you have the opportunity to enable wireless security which prevents unauthorized access to your wireless network For your own security please read and choose from the following options strong Business WPAEnterprse Linksys Wireless Guard that th Learn more Access Point Setup Wizard WAP54G Figure 5 19 Security Settings Screen Configure Wireless Security Settings Optional You may choose between five encryption methods 64 Bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP 128 Bit WEP WPA Personal Pre
69. sently uses run the Setup Wizard again It will scan the Access Point and give you its IP address Press the Enter key 2 The login screen will appear 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 3 Click the Wireless tab The Access Point s Network Name SSID will appear on the Basic Wireless Settings screen Write down the Network Name SSID for the Access Point 4 Click the Wireless Security tab The Access Point s WPA Personal settings will appear on the Wireless Security screen Write down the Passphrase for the Access Point Network Name SSID and Passphrase when you are asked for them Passphrase a Pre Shared Key instead 5 When you configure the wireless settings for your non SecureEasySetup devices enter the Access Point s NOTE Some devices may call the They are different names for the same key If you want additional information about the Web based Utility proceed to Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point Wireless G Access Point Manually Configuring the Access Point s Wireless Settings 1 If you do not have other SecureEasySetup devices then click the Enter Wireless Settings Manually button Configure Wireless Settings If you have other devices on your network simply push the button to add the device to the network If you
70. set the Access Point to its factory default settings Firmware Upgrade Upgrade the Access Point s firmware on this screen Status You will be able to view status information for your local and wireless network e Local Network This screen will display current information on the Access Point and its local network Wireless Network This screen will display current information on the Access Point and its wireless network snmp the standard e mail protocol on the Internet firmware the programming code that runs a networking device 23 Wireless G Access Point Accessing the Utility To access the Web based Utility of the Access Point launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator In the Address field enter the Access Point s default IP address 192 168 1 245 or the IP address you entered during the Setup Wizard Should you need to learn what IP address the Access Point presently uses run the Setup Wizard again It will scan the Access Point and give you its IP address Press the Enter key The login screen will appear 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 The Setup Network Setup Tab The first screen that appears is the Network Setup screen This allows you to change the Access Point s general settings Network Setup Device Name You ma
71. t The Wireless Wireless MAC Filter Tab A Disan of Once Systeam inc This screen allows you to permit or block wireless access for computers with specific MAC addresses Wireless Wireless MAC Filter Access Restriction paretermeasineerencrinret aaa If you want to control access to your wireless network select Enable If you do not wish to filter users by MAC lt _ e address select Disable ms uen To deny access click Prevent PCs listed below from accessing the wireless network To permit access click ass Permit PCs listed below to access the wireless network wae ee MAC 01 25 Enter the MAC addresses of the computers whose access you want to control If you want to list mi more than 25 MAC addresses then select MAC Addresses 26 50 from the drop down menu Click Clear to delete the MAC addresses you have entered Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Figure 6 19 Wireless Wireless MAC Filter Screen Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information mac address the unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point 34 The Wireless Wireless MAC Filter Tab The Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab This screen allows you to configure the advanced settings for the Access Point In most cases these settings do not need to be changed
72. tas Lithuanian ios direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Dit apparaat voldoet aan de essentiele eisen en andere van toepassing zijnde Dutch bepalingen van de Richtlijn 1999 5 EC Malti Dan l apparat huwa konformi mal ti iet essenzjali u l provedimenti l o ra Maltese rilevanti tad Direttiva 1999 5 EC Margyar Ez a k sz l k teljes ti az alapvet k vetelm nyeket s m s 1999 5 EK Hungarian ir nyelvben meghat rozott vonatkoz rendelkez seket Appendix H Regulatory Information 63 Wireless G Access Point Norsk Dette utstyret er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og andre relevante Norwegian bestemmelser i EU direktiv 1999 5 EF Polski Urz dzenie jest zgodne z og lnymi wymaganiami oraz szczeg lnymi Polish warunkami okre lonymi Dyrektyw UE 1999 5 EC Portugu s Este equipamento est em conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e Portuguese outras provis es relevantes da Directiva 1999 5 EC Slovensko Ta naprava je skladna z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi Slovenian pogoji Direktive 1999 5 EC Slovensky Toto zariadenie je v zhode so z kladn mi po iadavkami a in mi Slovak pr slu n mi nariadeniami direkt v 1999 5 EC Suomi T m laite t ytt direktiivin 1999 5 EY olennaiset vaatimukset ja on siin Finnish asetettujen muiden laitetta koskevien m r ysten mukainen Svenska Denna utrustning r i verensst mmelse med de v sentliga kraven och Swedish and
73. termine 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 Protocol 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 Preamble Part of the wireless signal that synchronizes network traffic RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access RJ 45 Registered J ack 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 RTS Request To Send A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting Server Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files printing communications and other services SMTP Simple Mail Tra
74. tes 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 Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s 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 Industry Canada Canada This device complies with Canadian ICES 003 and RSS210 rules Cet appareil est conforme aux normes NMB 003 et RSS210 d Industry Canada 62 Wireless G Access Point Compliance Information for 2 4 GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the EU and Other Countries Following the EU Directive 1999 5 EC R amp TTE Directive Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1995 5 EC R amp TTE Directive Cesky Toto za zen je v souladu se z klad
75. 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 wireless 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
76. the level of access you want to assign to each password public Enter the first password that allows access to the Access Point s SNMP information The default is public Then select the level of access you want to assign Read Only or Read Write private Enter the second password that allows access to the Access Point s SNMP information The default is private Then select the level of access you want to assign Read Only or Read Write Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information s G Access Point 38 Wireless G Access Point The Administration Log Tab On this screen you can configure the log settings Management You can have logs that keep track of the Access Point s activities Log To enable the Log support feature select Enabled Otherwise select Disabled Logviewer IP Address If you have chosen to monitor the Access Point s traffic then you can designate a PC that will receive permanent log files periodically In the field provided enter the IP address of this PC To view these permanent logs you must use Logviewer software which can be downloaded free of charge from www linksys com international View Log To see a temporary log of the Access Point s most recent activities click this button On the View Log screen click the First Page button to see the first page of log entries Click
77. tructure network Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless router An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PCto 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 Roaming 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 channel and SSID Before using the roaming capabilities choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance 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 Network Layout The Wireless G Access Point has been designed for use with 802 11g and 802 11b products The Access Point is
78. ts to the Internet CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Avoidance A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions CTS Clear To Send A signal sent by a wireless device signifying that it is ready to receive data Daisy Chain A method used to connect devices in a series one after the other Database A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed managed and updated 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 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 lines DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
79. twork protocol 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 11g a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps an operating frequency of 2 4GHz and backward compatibility with 802 11b devices 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 Access Point Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the 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 Access Point This chapter describes the physical features of the Access Point Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Access Point This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Access Point to your network Chapter 5 Setting Up the Wireless G Access Point This chapter explains how to use the Setup Wizard to configure the settings on the Access Point Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point This chapter explains how to use the Access Point s Web based Utility for advanced configuration Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix describes some frequently asked questions regarding installation and use o
80. work LC ee Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable Workgroup Switch SD205 WAP54G WAP546 Figure 6 7 Wireless Bridge Diagram To configure a Wireless Bridge environment select Wireless Bridge and enter the MAC addresses of the wireless bridges access points in the Remote Wireless Bridge s LAN MAC Addresses fields You will also need to set the remote wireless bridges access points to Wireless Bridge mode Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Click Help for more information IMPORTANT In Wireless Bridge mode the Access Point can ONLY be accessed by another access point in Wireless Bridge mode In order for your other wireless devices to access the Access Point you must reset it to Access Point mode The two modes are mutually exclusive 8g Network A Workgroup Switch SD205 28 Wireless G Access Point The Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab Change the wireless network settings on this screen Basic Wireless Settings Configure the Access Point using the available settings Mode Select Mixed and both Wireless G and Wireless B computers will be allowed on the network but the speed will be reduced Select G Only for maximum speed with Wireless G products only The final selection B Only allows only Wireless B products on the network To disable wireless performance select Disabled Net
81. work Name SSID Enter the name of the Access Point s wireless network Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided this will be the channel that all of your wireless devices will use SSID Broadcast This feature allows the SSID to be broadcast by the Access Point You may want to enable this function while configuring your network but make sure that you disable it when you are finished With this enabled someone could easily obtain the SSID information with site survey software and gain unauthorized access to your main network Click Enabled to broadcast the SSID to all wireless devices in range Click Disabled to increase network security and block the SSID from being seen on networked PCs Current Encryption This shows the encryption method currently used by the Access Point SecureEasySetup Button The status of the Access Point s SecureEasySetup feature is displayed here If you want to use the Access Point s SecureEasySetup feature click the SecureEasySetup button NOTE If you have already set up your network using your router s SecureEasySetup feature then AN you cannot use the Access Point s SecureEasySetup feature You must manually configure the Access Point s wireless settings to match your existing network s settings NOTE SecureEasySetup uses WPA Personal encryption If your current wireless devices do not support WPA Personal security then you cannot use SecureEasySetup on your network You will nee
82. working 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 same making it a valuable identifier for the network How do 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
83. ww art telecom fr pour de plus amples d tails Table 1 Applicable Power Levels in France Location Frequency Range MHz Power EIRP Indoor No restrictions 2400 2483 5 100 mW 20 dBm Outdoor 2400 2454 100 mW 20 dBm 2454 2483 5 10 mW 10 dBm Italy This product meets the National Radio Interface and the requirements specified in the National Frequency Allocation Table for Italy Unless operating within the boundaries of the owner s property the use of this 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN product requires a general authorization Please check with http www comunicazioni it it for more details Questo prodotto conforme alla specifiche di Interfaccia Radio Nazionali e rispetta il Piano Nazionale di ripartizione delle frequenze in Italia Se non viene installato all interno del proprio fondo l utilizzo di prodotti Wireless LAN a 2 4 GHz richiede una Autorizzazione Generale Consultare http www comunicazioni it it per maggiori dettagli Product Usage Restrictions This product is designed for indoor usage only Outdoor usage is not recommended This product is designed for use with the standard integral or dedicated external antenna s that is are shipped together with the equipment However some applications may require the antenna s to be separated from the product and installed remotely from the device by using extension cables For these applications Linksys offers an R SMA extension cable AC9SMA and a
84. y assign any Device Name to the Access Point Unique memorable names are helpful especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same network Configuration Type Select Automatic Configuration DHCP if your network router will assign an IP address to the Access Point The Access Point s IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address are displayed here Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Access Point Accessing the Utility Connect to 192 168 1 245 Figure 6 1 Login Screen LINKSYS A Dision of Caco Systeem ine Wireless G Access Point Setup Configur stion Type ne P Aakers 192 168 1 205 Subnet Mosk 254 295 255 0 Derat Gateway 182 488 1 1 Figure 6 2 Setup Automatic Configuration DHCP Screen 24 Wireless G Access Point Select Static IP if you want to assign a static or fixed IP address to the Access Point Then complete the following LINKSYS Rustica tf Wireless G Access Point IP Address The IP address must be unique to your network We suggest you use the default IP address of Setup 192 168 1 245 Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask must be the same as that set on your Ethernet network Default Gateway Enter the IP address of your network s gateway The gateway is the device that enables communication between your computers and the Internet In most cases your router acts as your gateway Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your cha

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