Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 1
USER GUIDE
Wireless-N Access Point
with Dual-Band
Model: WAP610N
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 2
About This Guide About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may see various icons that call attention to specific items. Below is a description of these icons: NOTE: This check mark indicates that there is a note of interest and is something that you should pay special attention to while using the product. WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is a caution or warning and it is something that could damage your property or product. WEB: T
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 3
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 LEDs Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ports Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2 General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Additional Security Tips . .
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 4
Product Overview Chapter 1 Ethernet (Blue) The Ethernet LED lights up Chapter 1: when there is a wired connection. The LED flashes when the Access Point is actively sending Product Overview or receiving data over the Ethernet port. Power (Blue) The Power LED lights up when Thank you for choosing the Linksys by Cisco the Access Point is powered on. Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band. The Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band adds wireless capability to your existing wired network,
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 5
Wireless Security Checklist Chapter 2 Chapter 2: 4. Enable encryption Wireless Security Checklist Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so Equivalent Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them for wireless communication. at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radi
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 6
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 NOTE: If the password request screen does not Chapter 3: appear, wait two minutes and try again. Advanced Configuration Setup > Basic Setup After setting up the Access Point with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Access Point will be ready The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. for use. However, if you want to change its advanced Use this screen to change the browser-based utility’s settings, use the Access Point’s browser-ba
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 7
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 If you want to set a permanent static IP address for the Network Mode (5 GHz) From this drop-down menu, you Access Point, then select Static IP. can select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have only Wireless-A devices in your network, select If you select Static IP, then complete the following fields: Wireless-A Only. If you have only Wireless-N devices • Static IP Address Enter a unique IP address that will in your network, select Wire
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 8
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 you do not want to broadcast the Access Point’s SSID, then WPA2 Personal select Disabled. WPA2 is a more advanced, more secure version of WPA. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Wireless > Wireless Security The Access Point supports the following wireless security options: WPA Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Enterprise, and WEP. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2 are stronger security
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 9
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys. The default Key Renewal period is 3600 seconds. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. WPA2 Enterprise This option features WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS Security Mode > WEP server is connected to the Access Point.) Encryption Se
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 10
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 b. Within two minutes, click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the Access Point’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. c. After the client device has been configured, click OK. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions Congratulations The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Status, Wireless Band, Network Name (SSID), and Security method are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Congratulations Wireless
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 11
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Wireless Client List WMM® Access Mode You can assign different settings to the four access modes available. Select the mode you want to configure: Background, Best Effort, Video, or Voice. Follow the instructions for the mode you select. Wireless Client List Background Use Aggregation This option defines whether or not the This screen shows computers and other devices on the Media Access Control (MAC) layer will set up an Add Block wireless network. The
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 12
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 TXOP for STA This option defines the Transmission CW Min for STA This option defines the minimum Opportunity for an STA in BSS. The range is 0 to 8192. The contention window limit from which the random backoff default is 0. is computed for an STA in BSS. The range is 15 to 1023. The default is 15. CW Min for AP This option defines the minimum contention window limits from which the random backoff CW Max for STA This option defines the maximum is computed for
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 13
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 ADDBA Timeout This option defines the duration Max. Aggregation Size This option defines the after which the ADDBA setup is terminated, if there are maximum size of the aggregate (in bytes). The range is 0 no frame exchanges within this duration by the Block to 16000. The default is 10000. Acknowledgement (ACK) agreement. The range is 0 to Timeout Interval This option defines the timeout period 65535 ms. The default is 0, which disables the timeout. in which
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 14
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 data transmission. If you want to specify the Access Point’s Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings rate of data transmission, configure the Transmission Rate Configure the Access Point’s advanced wireless functions. setting. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert Transmission Rate The Transmission Rate setting is administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless available if the Network Mode is set to Wireless-B/G Only, performance. Wirel
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 15
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 RTS Threshold Should you encounter inconsistent data Backup and Restore flow, only minor reduction of the default value, 2347, is Backup To back up the Access Point’s configuration recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the settings, click Backup Configurations. Then follow the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not on-screen instructions. be enabled. The Access Point sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 16
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Before upgrading the firmware, download the Access Point’s Status > Wireless Network firmware upgrade file from www.linksysbycisco.com. Information about your wireless network is displayed. Firmware Upgrade Please select a file to upgrade the firmware Click Browse and select the firmware upgrade file. Then click Start to Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions. WARNING: The firmware upgrade must not be interrupted; do not reboot or power off the Acce
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 17
Troubleshooting Appendix A WEB: If your questions are not addressed Appendix A: here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksysbycisco.com Troubleshooting The computer cannot connect wirelessly to the network. Make sure the wireless network name or SSID is the same on both the computer and the Access Point. If you have enabled wireless security, then make sure the same security method and key are used by both the computer and the Access Point. The Access Point’s IP address needs to be c
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 18
Specifications Appendix B Power 12V, 1A Appendix B: Certification FCC, UL/cUL, ICES-003, RSS210, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/draft n), Specifications WPA2™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, WMM®, CE Model WAP610N Operating Temp. 32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC) Standards IEEE 802.3u, 802.11g, 802.11b, Storage Temp. -4 to 140ºF (-20 to 60ºC) 802.11a, Draft 802.11n Operating Humidity 10 to 85% Noncondensing LEDs Power, Ethernet, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wireless Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing Po
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 19
Warranty Information Appendix C not warrant that the operation of the product or software Appendix C: will be uninterrupted or error free. Also, due to the continual development of new techniques for intruding Warranty Information upon and attacking networks, Linksys does not warrant that the product, software or any equipment, system or network on which the product or software is used will be Limited Warranty free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack. The product Linksys warrants th
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 20
Warranty Information Appendix C DATED PROOF OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO PROCESS WARRANTY CLAIMS. If you are requested to return your product, you will be given a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. You are responsible for properly packaging and shipping your product to Linksys at your cost and risk. You must include the RMA number and a copy of your dated proof of original purchase when returning your product. Products received without a RMA number and dated proof of ori
