Linksys WAP54GX manual

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Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trade[...]

Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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 SRX 6 The Front Panel 6 The Back Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Acc[...]

Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX Appendix A: Troubleshooting 35 Frequently Asked Questions 35 Appendix B: Wireless Security 39 Security Precautions 39 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 39 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 42 Appendix D: Windows Help 43 Appendix E: Glossary 44 Appendix F: Specifications 49 Appendix G: Warranty Information 51 A[...]

Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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 5-1: Welcome Screen 9 Figure 5-2: Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen 10 Figure 5-3: Connect the Network Ca ble to the Access Point Screen 1[...]

Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX Figure 6-9: Wireless Security - RADIUS Screen 26 Figure 6-10: Wireless Security - WEP Screen 26 Figure 6-11: Wireless - Wireless MAC Filter Screen 27 Figure 6-12: Wireless - Wireless Client Table 27 Figure 6-13: Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Screen 28 Figure 6-14: Administration - Management Screen 30 Figur[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX. 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 w[...]

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

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX • Appendix H: Regulator y 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 T echnical Support.[...]

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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 PCs equipped wit[...]

5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX Network La yout The Wireless-G Access Point with SRX has been designed for use with 802.11g and 802.11b products. The Access Point is compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b adapt ers, such as the Notebook Adapters fo r your laptop computers, PCI Adapters for y[...]

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Front Panel Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Front P anel The Access Point's LEDs, which indicate activity and status information, are located on the front panel. Etherne t Green. The Link LED lights up whe[...]

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Back Panel Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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. Reset Button There are two w ays to reset the Access Point's factory defaults. Either press th[...]

8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Acce ss Point with SRX Overview Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX 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[...]

9 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Overview Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX 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 co[...]

10 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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. 4. The screen shows how the Access Point should be connected [...]

11 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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 Ethernet, Wireless, and Powe r LEDs are lit on its front panel. If they are not, check your c[...]

12 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 7. The Setup Wizard will run a searc h 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 t[...]

13 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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. If your network router will a[...]

14 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX Configuring the Access Point’ s Wireless Settings 1. The Setup Wizard will ask you to enter the SSID , Ch annel, and Network Mode settings for your wireless network. SSID - Enter the name of your wireless network. The SS ID must [...]

15 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 2. Select the level of security you want to use: WEP or WP A/WP A2 P ersonal . W EP stands for Wired Equivalent Privac y , and WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. Click the Next button and proceed to step 3. If you do not want t[...]

16 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX WP A/WP A2 Personal WP A Personal T o use WPA Personal security , select WP A P ersonal from the Security drop-down menu. WP A Personal o ffers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES [...]

17 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX WP A2 Mixed Mode T o use WPA2 Mixed Mode security , select WP A2 Mixe d Mode from the Security drop-down menu. WPA2 Mixed Mode uses TKIP and AES for encr yption. Enter a Passphrase that is 8-32 characters in length. Encryption - Th[...]

18 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 4. The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it saves them. Click the Ye s button if you are satisfied with your settings, or click the No button if you do not want to save your new settings. 5. The Congratulatio[...]

19 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Acc ess Point with SRX Overview Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX 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[...]

20 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Acc ess Point with SRX Navigating the Utility Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX Wireless Y ou will use the Wireless tabs to enter a var iety of wireless settings for the Access Point. • Basic Wireless Settings . Enter the network mode , SSID, and other basic settings on this screen. • Wireless Security .[...]

21 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Acc ess Point with SRX Accessing the Utility Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX Accessing the Utility T o 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 [...]

22 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Acc ess Point with SRX The Setup - Network Set up Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX Select Static IP if you want to assign a static or fixed IP address to the Access Point. Then complete the following: IP Address . The IP address must be unique to your network. W e suggest you use the default IP address [...]

23 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Acc ess Point with SRX The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX The Wireless - Basic Wir eless Settings T ab Change the wireless network settings on this screen. Basic Wireless Settings Configure the Access Point using the available settings. Mode . Select Mixed and both W[...]

24 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Acc ess Point with SRX The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX The Wireless - Wir eless Security T ab Change the Access Point’ s w ireless security settings on this screen. Wireless Security Security Mode . Select the security method you want to use , WP A-P ersonal , WP A2-P[...]

25 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Acc ess Point with SRX The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX WP A2- Mixed Encryption . TKIP + AES is automatically selected so both methods can be used. P assphrase . Enter a Passph rase (also called a WP A Shared Key) of 8-32 characters. Key Renewal . Enter a Key Renewal tim[...]

26 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Acc ess Point with SRX The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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.) RADIUS Server . Enter the RADIUS server ’ s IP address[...]

27 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Acc ess Point with SRX The Wireless - Wireless MAC Filter Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX The Wireless - Wir eless MAC Filter T ab This screen allows you to permit or block wireless access for computers with specific MAC addresses. Wireless MAC Filter Access Restriction If you want to allow access to y[...]

28 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Acc ess Point with SRX The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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 be changed. Advanced Wireless Y o[...]

29 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Acc ess Point with SRX The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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 servi[...]

30 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Acc ess Point with SRX The Admin istration - Manageme nt Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX The Administration - Management T ab On this screen you can configure the password as well as back up or restore the Access Point’ s configuration file . Management Y ou should change the password that controls a[...]

31 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Acc ess Point with SRX The Administration - Log Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX The Administration - Log T ab On this screen you can configure the log settings. Management Y ou can have logs that keep track of the Access Point’ s activities. Log T o enable the Log support feature, select Enabled . Ot[...]

32 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Acc ess Point with SRX The Administration - Fact ory Defaults Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX The Administration - Factory Defaults T ab On this screen you can restore the Access Point’ s fa ctory d efault settings. Management Write down any custom settings before you restore the fa ctory defaults. O[...]

33 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Acc ess Point with SRX The Status - Local Netw ork Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX The Status - Local Network T ab The Local Network screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the local network. AP’ s Infor mation Firmware Version . This is the version of the Access Point’ [...]

34 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Acc ess Point with SRX The Status - Wireless Netw ork Tab Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX The Status - Wireless Network T ab The Wireless Network screen displays the Access Point’ s current sta tus information for its wireless network. Wireless Network MAC Address . The MAC Address of the Access Point’[...]

35 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX Appendix A: T roubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX. Read the description belo w to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here[...]

36 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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[...]

37 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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 available worldw[...]

38 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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[...]

39 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX Appendix B: Wireless Security 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 for implementatio[...]

40 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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[...]

41 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX WP A-P ersonal . If you do no t have a RADIUS serv er , select the ty pe of algorithm you want to use , TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters. WP A2-P ersona l . Enter a password in the Passphrase fiel[...]

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

43 Appendi x D: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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[...]

44 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX Appendix E: Glossar y This glossary contains som e basic networking terms you may come across when u sing this product. For 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 [...]

45 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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 ser ver , which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific [...]

46 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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 [...]

47 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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 -[...]

48 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX TKIP ( T emporal K ey I ntegrity 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 firmware with a newer versi[...]

49 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX Appendix F: Specifications Model W AP54GX Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Ports/Buttons Reset, Ethernet, Power Cabling T ype RJ-45 LEDs Ethernet, Wireless, and Power T ransmit Power 802.11g: T yp . 19dBm @ Normal T emp Range 802.11b: T yp:19dBm @ Normal T[...]

50 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing[...]

51 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX Appendix G: W arranty 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 remedy and Linksy[...]

52 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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[...]

53 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains importa nt information for u sers with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to[...]

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

58 Appendix I: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G Access P oint with SRX 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[...]