Linksys WAP4400N manual

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Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Copyright and T rademarks 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. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product[...]

Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower 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 4 Example of a simple wireless network 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 7 The LEDs 7 The Port[...]

Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The Administration - Reboot Tab 33 The Administration - Config Management Tab 34 The Status - Local Network Tab 35 The Status - Wireless Tab 36 The Status - System Performance Tab 37 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 39 Frequently Asked Questions 39 Appendix B: Wireless Security 44 Security Precautions 4[...]

Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet List of Figures Figure 2-1: Example of a Simple Wireless Network 5 Figure 3-1: Front Panel 7 Figure 3-2: Back View 8 Figure 3-3: Stackable Position and its Antenna Setup 9 Figure 3-4: Standalone Position and its Antenna Setup 10 Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Cable 11 Figure 4-2: Connect the Powe[...]

Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Figure 6-18: Administration - Management 28 Figure 6-19: The Administration - Log 30 Figure 6-20: Administration - Factory Default 32 Figure 6-21: Administration - Firmware Upgrade 32 Figure 6-22: Administration - Reboot 33 Figure 6-23: Administration - Config Management 34 Figure 6-24: Status - Lo[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Chapter 1: Introduction We lc o me Thank you for choosing the Wireless-N Access Point with Po wer Over Ethernet. This Access Point will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever . An access point allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless ne[...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet What’ s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for sett ing up and using the Wireless-N Access Point. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Wireless-N Acce ss Point’ s applications and this User Guide. • Ch[...]

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet • Appendix G: Warr anty Inform ation 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 Infor[...]

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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 [...]

5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Example of a simple wireless network Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet wireless connectivity . These wireless products can also communicate with a 802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11b wireless print server (if available). T o link your wired network with your wireless network, connect the Access P[...]

6 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Example of a simple wireless network Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The above diagram shows a typical infrastructure wireless network setup. The wireless Access Points are connecting to a Linksys switch that provides power to t he Access Points. Each Access Point can connect multiple w[...]

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The LEDs Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The LEDs The Access Point's LEDs, where information about ne twor k activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Po w e r Green. The Power LED li[...]

8 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Ports Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet WIRELESS Green. The WIRELESS LE D lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a wireless device . If the Wireless LED is flashing, the Access Point is actively sending to or receiving data from a wireless d[...]

9 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Antennas and Positions Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Po w e r The Power port connects to the supplied 12VDC power adapter . Ethernet The Ethernet network port connects to Ethernet ne twork devices, such as a switch or router that may or may not support Power over[...]

10 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Antennas and Positions Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Figure 3-4: Standalon e P osition and its Antenna Setup[...]

11 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Access Point Overview Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Access Point Overview This chapter explains how to place and connect the Access Point. Depending on your application, you might want to set up the device first before moun ting the device . Refer to &[...]

12 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Access Point Placement Options Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Placement Options There are three ways to place the Wireless-N Access Point. The first w ay is to place it horizontally on a su rface , so it sits on its four rubber feet. The second way is to stand the Access Point vertically o[...]

13 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-N Access Point Overview Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-N 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 be[...]

14 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-N Access Point Navigating the Utility Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 3. Although it is not recommended, you can connect your PC wirelessly to the Access Point when the DHCP server is connected o n the LAN side . It is not recommended, because you can easily lose your connection through confi[...]

15 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-N Access Point Navigating the Utility Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet • Advanced Wireless Settings . Use this screen to configure the Access Point’ s more advanced wireless settings (e .g. Tx Rate Limiting , Channel Bandwidth, etc.). Security Monitor Use this screen to configure the Acces[...]

16 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Setup - Basic Setup T ab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point This chapter is a detailed reference guide for the W eb-based Utility . Y ou do not need the Utility to start using your Access Point. The Access Point has been desi[...]

17 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Setup - Time Tab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet • Subnet Mask . The Subnet Mask must be the same as that set on the LAN that your Access Point is connected to. The default is 25 5.255.255.0 . Select Automatic Confi guration - DHCP if you have a DHCP server enabled on th[...]

18 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The Wireless - Basic Wir eless Settings T ab Change the basic wireless network settings on this screen. Basic Settings Configure the Wireless Network basic attributes for this Access Point. SSID Name . [...]

19 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet channel. For the Wireless-N 40MHz channel option (see Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings T ab), the Access Point will automatically select the adjacent 20MHz channel to combine th em into a wider cha[...]

20 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wir eless Security T ab Change the Access Point’ s wireless security settings on this screen. Wireless Security Security Mode . Select the wir eless security mode you want to use , WP A-P ers[...]

21 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet WP A2-Personal WP A Algorithms . WPA2 always uses AES for data encryption. WP A Shared Key . Enter a WPA Shar ed Key of 8-63 characters. Key Renewal Timeout . Enter a Key Renewal T imeout period, which instru[...]

22 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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 [...]

23 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet WP A2-Enterprise Mixed This security mode supports the transition from WP A-Enterprise to WPA2-Enterprise . Y ou can have client devices that use either WPA-Enterprise or WP A2-Enterprise . The Access Point w[...]

24 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control T ab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wir eless Connection Control T ab This screen allows you to configure the Connection Control Li st to either permit or block specific wireless client devices connecting to (associati[...]

25 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The Wireless - Adv anced Wireless Settings T ab This screen allows you to configure the advanced settings for the Access Point. The Wireless-N adopts several new parameters to adjust the channel band[...]

26 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet High P erformance (N-Only) if you want to achieve highest throughput on 11n connections. Note that 11b and 11g clients performance will be affected by setting to this mode . IOT Mode . Interoperabili[...]

27 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Security Monitor Tab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The Security Monitor T ab On this screen you can enable or disable the security monit or feature of this Wireless Access Point. It also allows you to create user accounts for system administrators to use this advanced fe[...]

28 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Admin istration - Mana gement Tab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The Administration - Management T ab On this screen you can configure the password, W eb Access, and SNMP settings. Management Y ou should change the username/password that controls access to the Access Poin[...]

29 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Admin istration - Mana gement Tab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet This Access Point supports SNMP version 1, 2, and 3. Select SNM P V1 & V2 if you don’t need the enhanced capability on V3 or your management software does not support V3. Otherwise, select SNM P V3 . I[...]

30 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Administration - Log Tab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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 . I[...]

31 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Administration - Log Tab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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 er[...]

32 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Administration - Fact ory Default Tab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The Administration - Factory Default T ab On this screen you can restore the Access Point’ s factor y default settings. Factory Default Note any custom settings before you restore the factor y defaults[...]

33 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Administration - Reboot Tab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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[...]

34 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Admin istration - Co nfig Management Tab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower 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 this screen to upload or d[...]

35 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Status - Local Netw ork Tab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower 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 Vers io n . This is the version of the Access Point?[...]

36 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Status - Wireless Tab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet The Status - Wireless T ab The Wireless screen displays the Access Point’ s current status infor mation for the wireless network(s). Wireless Network MAC Address . The MAC Address of the Access Point’ s wireless int[...]

37 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Status - System Performance T ab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower 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 Performance Wired Name . This indic[...]

38 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Status - System Performance T ab Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower 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 Receiv ed . This shows the number[...]

39 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet. Read the descriptions below to help solve your problems. [...]

40 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Power Management What IEEE 802.11g feat ures ar e suppo rted? The product supports the following IEEE 802[...]

41 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet As the user moves on, the end node’s RF transmitter regularly c hecks the system to determin e 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 i[...]

42 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Privac y , a data privacy mechanism based on a 40-bit shared-key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. What is a MA C Address? The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number ass[...]

43 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet No more than 63, but this depends on the volume of data and may be fewer if many users cr eate a large amount of network traffic .[...]

44 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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 f[...]

45 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower 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 opti[...]

46 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet WP A Perso nal . 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 8-63 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period tim e between 0 and 99,[...]

47 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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[...]

48 Appendi x D: Windows H elp Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower 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[...]

49 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Appendix E: Glossar y This glossary contains som e basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www .linksys.com/glossar y . Access P oint - A device tha t allows wireless-equipped co[...]

50 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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[...]

51 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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 protoc ol used to implement secure exchange [...]

52 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet 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 to[...]

53 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet TKIP ( T e mporal K ey I ntegrit y P rotocol) - a wireless encr yption 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 software or firmwar[...]

54 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Appendix F: Specifications Model W AP4400N Standards IEEE802.11n draft, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE802.11b , IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af Ports 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet, 12VDC Power Buttons Reset Cabling T ype UTP CA T 5 LEDs Power , PoE, Ether net, Wireless T ransmit Power 19 dB[...]

55 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing[...]

56 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet Appendix G: Warrant y Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substan tially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use . Y our exclusive [...]

57 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-N 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 Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful[...]

58 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-N Access P oint with P ower Over Ethernet IC Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference and 2. This device must accept any interference , including interference that may cause undesired operation o f the device . Règlement d’Industry Ca[...]

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

63 Appendix I: Contact Informa tion Wireless-N 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[...]