Linksys WAP54GPE manual

Model No . Exterior Access Point Wir eless- G W AP54GPE User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11g[...]

Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Copyright and T r ademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Co pyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc . All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are tra[...]

Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 Network Layout 4 Example of a Simple Wireless Network 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 6 The LEDs 6 The Ports 7 The Reset But[...]

Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Administration - Reboot Tab 37 The Administration - Config Management Tab 38 The Status - Local Network Tab 39 The Status - Wireless Tab 40 The Status - System Performance Tab 41 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 43 Frequently Asked Questions 43 Appendix B: Wireless Security 47 Security Precautions 47 Security Threat[...]

Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint List of Figures Figure 2-1: Example of a Simple Wireless Network 5 Figure 3-1: Front Panel 6 Figure 3-2: Bottom Panel 7 Figure 3-3: Top Panel 7 Figure 3-4: Back Panel 8 Figure 3-5: Internal Antenna Pattern (Horizontal Plane) 9 Figure 3-6: Radio Coverage of the Access Point to Client Devices 10 Figure 3-7: Access Po[...]

Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Figure 6-15: Wireless - Advanced Wireless 27 Figure 6-16: AP Mode 29 Figure 6-17: Wireless Repeater 30 Figure 6-18: Site Survey 31 Figure 6-19: Administration - Management 32 Figure 6-20: The Administration - Log 34 Figure 6-21: Administration - Factory Default 36 Figure 6-22: Administration - Firmware Upgrade 36 F[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Chapter 1: Introduction We lc o m e Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point. This Access Point will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever . How does the Access Point do all of this? An access point allows for greater range and mobility within your wi[...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint What’ s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point’s applications and this User Guide . • Cha[...]

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint • Appendix G: Warr anty Information This appendix supplies the Access Point’s w arranty information. • Appendix H: Regulator y Information This appendix supplies the Access Point’s regulatory information. • Appendix I: Contact Information This append[...]

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network Network T opology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one or more wireless adapters. Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel to talk to each o[...]

5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Example of a Simple Wireless Network Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint T o link your wired network with your wireless network, connect the Access Point’ s Ethernet network port to any switch or router with Power over Ethernet (PoE)—o r a PoE injector , such as the Linksys WAPPOE or W APPOE12. Note tha[...]

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The LEDs Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The LEDs The Access Point's LEDs, where information abou t network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Po w e r Green. The power LED lights up when the A[...]

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Ports Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The P orts The Access Point's Ethernet network port is located on the bottom panel and the antenna port is located on th e top panel. Ethernet The Ethernet network port connects to Ethernet ne twork devices, such as a switch or router [...]

8 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Reset Button and Ground Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Reset Button and Ground The Access Point's Reset button and ground are located on the back p anel. Reset Button There are two ways to Reset the Access Point's factory defaults. Either press the Reset button, [...]

9 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Antenna Pattern Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Antenna P attern The above diagram shows the antenna pattern of the built-in directional a ntenna on the horizontal plane. The power of the wireless signal is most strong on the direction perpendicular to the front surface (wi[...]

10 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Antenna Pattern Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint When using the Access Point to connect client devices, a djust it so the client devices are on the sam e horizontal plane as the Access Point and within a 3dB angle of 47 degrees. This will ensure the strongest signal and maximum[...]

11 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Antenna Pattern Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint If the Access Point is used as a bridge or repeater , adjust the Access Points to fa ce each other to ensure the strongest signal and maximum reach. Make sure that the orientation of the two Directional Antennas is the same. The [...]

12 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterio r Access Point Overview Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Overview This chapter explains how to mount and connect the Access Point. Depending on your application, you might want to set up t he IP address of the device first before mounting the[...]

13 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterio r Access Point Hardware Installation Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint 6. Make sure that you properly ground the Access Poin t. 7. Line up the Access Point’ s wall-mount slots with the two scr ews on the wall. Then, slide the Access Point down so that the screws fit snugly in the slots. 8. Attach a [...]

14 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Overview Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Overview The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box with the default settings. However , if you'd like to change these settings, the Access Point can b[...]

15 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Navigating the Utility Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint (192.168.1.245). Or if there is DHCP server connected to the switch, configure it to assign the IP address in 192.168.1.0/24 subnet. Y our PC will get an IP a ddress in the subnet through the DHCP . 3. It is not recommended to use [...]

16 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Navigating the Utility Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint AP Mode Use this screen to configure the Access Point operation mode with WDS (Wireless Distribution System). Administration Y ou will use the Administration tabs to manage the Access Point. • Management . This screen allows you [...]

17 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Setup Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point This chapter is a detailed reference guide for the Web-based Utility . Y ou do not need the Utility to start using your Access Point. The Access Point has been designed to be fun[...]

18 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Setup - Time Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Select Automatic Confi guration - DHCP if you have a DHCP server e nabled on the LAN that can assign an IP address to the Access Point. Change these settings as described h ere and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or clic[...]

19 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Wireless - Basic Wir eless Settings T ab Change the basic wireless network settings on this screen. The Access Point can connect to up to eight wireless networks (SSIDs) at the same time , so this screen o[...]

20 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Tx Rate Limiting . Y ou can limit the maximum data rate used in your network to save bandwidth and power consumption on client devices. The actual data rate is deter mined by an Auto-Fallback mechanism between[...]

21 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Wireless - Wir eless Security T ab Change the Access Point’ s wireless security settings on this screen. Wireless Security Enter the security settings for each SSID of the Access Point. Select SSID . Select th[...]

22 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint WP A2-Personal WP A Algor ithms . WPA2 alw ays uses AES for data encryption. WP A Shared Key . Enter a WP A Shared Key of 8-63 characters. Key Renewal Timeout . Enter a Key Renewal T imeout period, which instructs t[...]

23 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint WP A-Enterprise This option features WP A used in coordination with a RADIUS server for client authentication . (This should only be used when a RADIUS ser ver is connected to the Access Point.) RADIUS Server IP Add[...]

24 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint WP A2-Enterprise Mixed This security mode supports the transition from WP A-En terprise to WPA2-Enterpris e . Y ou can have client devices that use either WPA-Enterprise or WP A2-Enterprise. The Access Point will au[...]

25 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint RADIUS This security mode is also known as Dynamic WEP with IEEE 802.1X. The RADIUS server is used for client authentication and WEP is used for data encr yption. The WEP key is automatically generated by the RADIUS[...]

26 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control T ab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Wireless - Wir eless Connection Control T ab This screen allows you to configure the Connection Control Li st to control the connection (association) of wireless client devices. Wireless Connection Co[...]

27 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Wireless - Adv anced Wireless Settings T ab This screen allows you to configure the advanced settings for the Access Point. Advanced Wireless Y ou can change the data transmission and outpu t power sett[...]

28 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint 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 p [...]

29 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The AP Mode Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The AP Mode T ab On this screen you can change the Access Point’ s mode of operation. It is also known as WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Mode . Y ou may wish to do this if you want to use the Access Point as a wireless repeater to[...]

30 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The AP Mode Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Wireless Repeater When set to Wireless Repeater mode , the Access Point receives the signal from the remote Access Point and retransmits its signal. (This feature only works with the Linksys Wireless-G Exterior Access Point (model numbe[...]

31 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The AP Mode Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Wireless Bridge This mode connects multiple physically separated wired networks with access points. If you are trying to create a wireless conne ction between two wired networks, select Wireless Bridge and enter the MAC addresses of the[...]

32 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Admin istration - Manageme nt Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Administration - Management T ab On this screen you can configure the password, W eb Access, and SNMP settings. AP Password Y ou should change the user name/password that controls access to the Access Point’ [...]

33 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Admin istration - Manageme nt Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Device Name . Enter the name you wish to give to the Access Point. Location . Enter the location of the Access Point. Get Commun ity . Enter the password that allows read-only access to the Access Point’ s SNM P [...]

34 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Administration - Log Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Administration - Log T ab On this screen you can configure the log settings and alerts of particular events. Log Y ou can have logs that keep track of the Access Point’ s activities. Email Alert E-Mail Alert . If you [...]

35 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Administration - Log Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint System Error Messages . If you want to log system error messages, click the checkbox. Configuration Chan ges . If you want to log any configuration changes, click the checkbox. Change these settings as described h ere and c[...]

36 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Administration - Fact ory Default Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Administration - Factory Default T ab On this screen you can restore the Access Point’ s factory default settings. Factory Default Note any custom settings before you restore the factor y defaults. Once t[...]

37 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Administration - Reboot Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Administr ation - Reboot T ab On this screen you can reboot the Access Point. Reboot This feature is useful when you need to remotely reboot the Access Point. Device Reboot . T o reboot the Access Point, click the Y [...]

38 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Admin istrati on - Config Management Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Administration - Config Management T ab On this screen you can create a backup configuration file or save a configuration file to the Access Point. Config Management Use this screen to upload or download[...]

39 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Status - Local Netw ork Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Status - Local Network T a b The Local Network screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the local network. Information Ha rd wa re Ve r si on . This is the version of the Access Point’ s [...]

40 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Status - Wireless Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Status - Wireless T ab The Wireless screen displays the Access Point’ s current status information for the wireless network(s). Wireless Network MAC Address . The MAC Address of the Access Point’ s wireless interface i[...]

41 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Status - System Performance T ab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint The Status - System P erformance T ab The System Performance screen displays the Access Point’s status information for its current settings and data transmissions. System Performance Wired Name . This indicates th[...]

42 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exte rior Access Point The Status - System Performance T ab Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint P a ckets Sent . This shows the number of packets sent for each wir eless network. Bytes Received . This shows the number of bytes received for each wireless network. Bytes Sent . This shows the number of bytes sent[...]

43 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here ,[...]

44 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint What IEEE 802.11g feat ures are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11g functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • OFDM protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Po[...]

45 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint What is the IS M band? The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S . have set aside bandwidth for un licensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band. Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particula r , is being made available world[...]

46 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint What is a MA C Address? The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device , such as a network adapter , that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level. For all practical pu[...]

47 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Appendix B: Wireless Securit y Linksys wants to make wir eless 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 implementatio[...]

48 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint SSID. There are several things to k eep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the optio n of broadcasting the SSID . While this option may be more co[...]

49 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint WP A Enterprise . If you do not have a RADIUS ser ver , select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period tim e between 0 and 99,999 seconds, whi[...]

50 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Access Point's firmware is upgraded through the Web- based Utility’ s Administration - Firmware Upgrade tab . Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website , www .linksys.com . 2. Extract the fir[...]

51 Appendi x D: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint 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 appendi[...]

52 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Appendix E: Glossar y This glossary contains som e basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. Fo r more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www .linksys.com/glossary . Access P oint - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other [...]

53 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint DMZ ( D e m ilitarized Z one) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS ( D omain N ame S erver) - The IP address of your ISP's server , which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A spec[...]

54 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec ( I nter net P rotocol Sec urity) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the [...]

55 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint RJ-45 ( R egistered J ack -45 ) - An Ethernet connecto r that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together . Server -[...]

56 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint TKIP ( T emporal K ey I ntegrity P rotocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encr yption keys for each packet transmitted. T opology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - T ransmission Rate . Upgrade - T o replace existing softwar e or firmware with a newer vers[...]

57 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Appendix F: Specifications Model W AP54GPE Standards IEEE802.11g, IEEE 802.11b , IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af Ports 1 Ethernet,1 External Antenna* Buttons Reset Cabling T ype UTP CA T 5 LEDs Power , Ether net, Wireless T ransmit Power 18 dBm for 802.11b , 14 dBm for 802.11g Security Feature[...]

58 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Operating Humidity 5% to 95%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 95%, Non-Condensing * External antenna is sold separately[...]

59 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Appendix G: Warrant y Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, fo r a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use . Y our exclusive remedy and Linksy[...]

60 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Appendix H: Regulator y Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications fo r a Class B digital device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe rence in[...]

61 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Règlement d’Industry Can ada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes : 1. Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d'interférences; 2. Ce périphérique doit accepter toutes les interférences reçues, y compris celles qui risquent d'entraîner un fonct[...]

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65 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Dual-Band Wireless Access P oint For more information, visit www .link sys.com.[...]

66 Appendix I: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G Exterior Access P oint Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want[...]