Linksys WAP54GP manual

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Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Copyright and T rademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered tradema rk 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[...]

Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet 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 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 6 The Front Panel 6 The Back Panel 7 Chapter [...]

Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet The Status - Wireless Tab 33 The Status - System Performance Tab 34 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 36 Frequently Asked Questions 36 Appendix B: Wireless Security 40 Security Precautions 40 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 40 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 43 Appendix D: Windows Help 44 Appendi[...]

Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel 6 Figure 3-2: Back Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8 Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 8 Figure 4-3: The Access Point’s Stand Slots 9 Figure 4-4: The Access Point’s Wall-Mount Slots 9 Figure 5-1: Login Screen 12 Figure 5-2: Setup - Autom[...]

Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Figure 5-23: Status - Local Network Screen 32 Figure 5-24: Status - Wireless Screen 33 Figure 5-25: Status - System Performance Screen 34 Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 43[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 1: Introduction We lc o me Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet. This Access P oint will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever . How does the Access Point do all of this? An access point allows for greater r[...]

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

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including T echnical Support.[...]

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network Network T opology 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 [...]

5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Network La yout The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet has been designed for use with 802.11g and 802.11b products. The Access Point is compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b adapters, such as the Notebook Adapters for your laptop[...]

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Front Panel Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Front P anel The Access Point's LEDs, which indicate activity and status information, are located on the front pa[...]

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Back Panel Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet The Back P anel The Access Point's Ethernet ne twork and power ports, as we ll as the Reset button, are located on the back panel. Ethernet P ort The Ethernet network port connects to an Ethernet ne[...]

8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Acce ss Point with Power Over Ethernet Overview Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Overview This chapter explains how to connect the Access Point for setups. Connections for Setup 1. Attach the Access Point’ s antenna. [...]

9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Acce ss Point with Power Over Ethernet Placement Options Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Placement Options There are three ways to place the Access Point. The first way is to place it horizontally on a surface , so it sits on its four rubber feet. The second way is to stand the Access Point v[...]

10 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet Overview Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Overview The Utility can be accessed via Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator through use of a comp uter that is networked[...]

11 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet Navigating the Utility Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet • Advanced Wireless Settings . Use this screen to configure the Access Point’ s more advanced wireless settings. AP Mode Use this screen to configure how the Access Point will work with other a[...]

12 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet Accessing the Utility Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Accessing the Utility T o access the Web-based Utility of the Access Point, laun ch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator , and enter the Access Point’ s default IP address, 192.168.1.24 5 , in [...]

13 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Setup Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Select Static IP Address if you want to assign a static or fixed IP address to the Access Poin t. Then complete the following: • IP Address . The IP address must be unique to your network. We suggest you [...]

14 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Basic Wir eless Settings T ab Change the wireless network settings on this screen. The Access Point can connect to up to eight wireless networks at the same time [...]

15 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Fallback feature . Auto-Fallback will automatically negotiate the best possible conne ction speed between the Access Point and a wireless device . Access P oint VLAN ID . Enter [...]

16 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wir eless Security T ab Change the Access Point’ s w ireless security settings on this screen. Wireless Security Enter the security settings for each SSID of the Acce[...]

17 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet WP A-Enterprise This option features WP A used in coordination with a RADIUS ser ver . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.) Allow PCs with[...]

18 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet RADIUS This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS ser ver . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.) Allow PCs with the same [...]

19 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet WEP Authenticatio n T ype . Select the authentication method you w an t the Access Point to use , Shared Key or Open System . Shared Key is when both the sender a nd the rec ipient sh[...]

20 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wireless Network Access Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wir eless Network Access T ab This screen allows you to permit or block wireless access for computers with specific MAC addresses. Wireless Network Access Y ou ca[...]

21 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Adv anced Wireless Settings T ab This screen allows you to configure the advanced settings for the Access Point. In most cases, these settings do not need to b[...]

22 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet 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[...]

23 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The AP Mode Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet The AP Mode T ab On this screen you can change the Access Point’ s mo de of operation. In most cases, you can keep the default, Access P oint . Y ou may wish to do this if you want to use the Access Poi[...]

24 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The AP Mode Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet 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 Link[...]

25 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The AP Mode Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet 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 the Linksys[...]

26 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Admin istration - Manageme nt Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Management T ab On this screen you can configure the password and SNMP settings. AP Password Y ou should change the password that controls access to the Access P[...]

27 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Admin istration - Manageme nt Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Set Communit y . Enter the password that allows read/write acce ss to the Access Point’ s SNMP infor mation. The default is private . SNMP T rap-Community . Enter the password requ[...]

28 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Log Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Log T ab On this screen you can configure the log settings, as well as options for e-mail alerts of particular events. Log Y ou can have logs that keep track of the Acces[...]

29 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Fact ory Default Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Factory Default T ab On this screen you can restore the Access Point’ s fa ctory default settings. Factory Default Write down any custom settings before yo[...]

30 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Lan guage Upgrade Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Language Upgr ade T ab On this screen you can do a language upgrade to change the language used by the Access Point’ s Web-based Utility . Language Upgrad[...]

31 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Admin istrati on - Config Management Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet 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 t[...]

32 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Status - Local Netw ork Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet 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 rdw are Ver si on . This is the ver[...]

33 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Status - Wireless Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet 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[...]

34 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Status - System Performance T ab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet 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 Performanc[...]

35 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin t with Power Over Ethernet The Status - System Performance T ab Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Bytes Received . This shows the number of bytes received for each wireless network. Bytes Sent . This shows the number of bytes sent for each wireless network. Error P ackets Received[...]

36 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet. R ead the description below to solve your problems. If you[...]

37 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet What IEEE 802.11g feat ures ar e 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 • Fra[...]

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

39 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet 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 [...]

40 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Appendix B: Wireless Securit y Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible . Th e current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part [...]

41 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet 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 optio[...]

42 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet WP A Pre-Shar ed Key . If you do not have a RADIUS server , select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES , enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and[...]

43 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Access Point's firmware is upgraded through the Web- based Utility’ s Administration - Fir mwar e Upgrade tab . Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website , www .linksys.com . [...]

44 Appendi x D: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet 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[...]

45 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Appendix E: Glossar y 802.11b - A wireless networking standar d that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - A wireless netw orking standard that specifies a ma ximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency[...]

46 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Cable Modem - A device that con nects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn conn ects to the Internet. CSMA/CA ( C arrier S ense M ultiple A ccess/ C ollision A voidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions. CTS ( C lear T o[...]

47 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet EAP ( E xtensible A uthentication P rotocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework. EAP-PEAP ( E xtensible A uthentication P rotocol- P rotected E xtensible A uthentication P rotocol[...]

48 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet 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 IP layer . ISM band - Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless tr[...]

49 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Ping ( P acket IN ter net G roper) - An Internet utility used to deter mine whether a particular IP address is online . POP3 ( P ost O ffice P rotocol 3 ) - A standard mail ser ver commonly used on the Internet. Po r t - The connection point on a computer or networking device[...]

50 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission. SSID ( S er vice S et ID entifier) - Y our wireless network's name . Static IP Addr ess - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a net[...]

51 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet VPN ( V irtual P rivate N etwork) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet. WA N ( W ide A rea N etwork)- The Internet. WEP ( W ired E quivalent P rivac y) - A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a w irel[...]

52 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Appendix F: Specifications Model W AP54GP Standards IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b , IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af Ports Ethernet, Antenna, Power Buttons Reset Cabling T ype UTP CA T 5 LEDs Power , Ether net, Wireless-G T ransmit Power 802.11g: 14dBm @ Normal T emp; 802.[...]

53 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Access P oint with Power Over Ethernet Operating Humidity 5% to 95% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 95% Non-Condensing[...]

54 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Appendix G: Warrant y Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a pe riod 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 [...]

55 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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 P art 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfu[...]

56 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Compliance Information for 2.4-GHz Wireless Products R elevant to the EU and Other Countries Following the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1995/5/EC (R&TTE Directive)[...]

57 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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 • Safety: EN 60950 CE Marking For the Linksys Wireless-B and Wireless-G [...]

58 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet National Restrictions This product may be used in all EU countries (and other c ountries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below: Ce produit peut être utilisé dans tous les pays de l’UE (et dans[...]

59 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Italy This product meets the National Radio Interface and the re quirements specified in the National Frequency Allocation T able for Italy . Un less operating within the boundaries of the owner’s property , the use of this 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN product requi[...]

60 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Windows XP 1. Double-click the Wireless icon in your desktop’ s system tray . 2. Open the Wireless Network Connection window . 3. Click the Properties button. 4. Select the Genera l tab , and click the Configure button. 5. In the Properties window , click th[...]

61 Appendix I: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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[...]