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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
GHz
2.4
802.11g
Wireless-G
Access Point
User Guide
WIRELESS
Model No.
WAP54G
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Wireless-G Access Point Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark 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 names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause ca
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Wireless-G Access Point 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 6 The Front Panel 6 The Back Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point 8 Overview 8 Connections for Setup 8 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point 9 Overview 9 Using the Setup Wizard 9 Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Wireles
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Wireless-G Access Point The Administration - Log Tab 53 The Administration - Factory Defaults Tab 54 The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab 54 The Status - Local Network Tab 55 The Status - Wireless Network Tab 56 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 57 Frequently Asked Questions 57 Appendix B: Wireless Security 61 Security Precautions 61 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 61 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 64 Appendix D: Windows Help 65 Appendix E: Glossary 66 Appendix F: Specifications 73 Appe
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Wireless-G Access Point 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 Cable to the Access Point Screen 10 Figure 5-4: Power on the Access Point Screen 11 Figure 5-5: Check the Access Point’s Status Screen 11 Figure 5-6: Select the Access Point Screen 12 Figure 5-7:
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Wireless-G Access Point Figure 5-25: Congratulations Screen 21 Figure 5-26: Attention Screen 22 Figure 5-27: Linksys Wireless Guard Setup Screen 22 Figure 5-28: Securing Your Access Point Screen 23 Figure 5-29: Wireless Guard Password Screen 23 Figure 5-30: Adding Authorized Users Screen 24 Figure 5-31: Wireless Guard Congratulations Screen 24 Figure 6-1: Note 25 Figure 6-2: Configuring Windows Installer 25 Figure 6-3: Exit Other Applications 26 Figure 6-4: License Agreement 26 Figure 6-5: Desti
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Wireless-G Access Point Figure 7-5: Site Survey Screen 40 Figure 7-6: Wireless Repeater Diagram 41 Figure 7-7: Wireless Bridge Diagram 42 Figure 7-8: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Screen 43 Figure 7-9: Press the SecureEasySetup Button for Your Wireless Client 43 Figure 7-10: Waiting for Completion of SecureEasySetup 44 Figure 7-11: SecureEasySetup Completed Screen 44 Figure 7-12: Confirm Reset 44 Figure 7-13: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) Screen 45 Figure 7-14: Wireless Securi
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Wireless-G Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome access point: a device that allows wireless-equipped Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point. This Access Point will allow you to network wirelessly better computers and other devices to communicate with a wired than ever. network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network. How does the Access Point do all of this? An access point allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network while also allowin
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Wireless-G Access Point What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Access Point. Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Access Point’s applications and this User Guide. Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point This chapter describes the physical features of the Access Point. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireles
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Wireless-G Access Point Appendix G: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Access Point’s warranty information. Appendix H: Regulatory 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 Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What’s in this User Guide?
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Wireless-G Access Point Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology 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 with wireless cards or ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad-hoc network. with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access Linksys wire
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Wireless-G Access Point Network Layout The Wireless-G Access Point 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 computers, PCI Adapters for your desktop PCs, and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. These wireless products can also communicate with a 802.11g or 802.11b Wireless PrintServer. To link your wired network with your wireless network, c
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Wireless-G Access Point Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point The Front Panel The Access Point's LEDs, which indicate activity and status information, are located on the front panel. Figure 3-1: Front Panel (Cisco logo) Orange/White. The Cisco logo is the Access Point’s SecureEasySetup button. It lights up when NOTE: SecureEasySetup is a feature that makes it the Access Point is powered on. The Cisco logo is orange when the SecureEasySetup feature easy to set up your wireless
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Wireless-G Access Point The Back Panel The Access Point's Ethernet network and power ports, as well as the Reset button, are located on the back panel. port: the connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters Figure 3-2: Back Panel LAN Port The Ethernet network port connects to an Ethernet network device, such as a switch or router. Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Access Point's factory defaults. Either press the Reset button, for appr
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Wireless-G Access Point Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point 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 other end of the network cable to the Access Point’s LAN (Ethernet network) port. 2. Connect the included power adapter to the Access Point’s Power port. Then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The LEDs on the front panel w
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Wireless-G Access Point Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point 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 configure the Access Point. Using the Setup Wizard 1. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run
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Wireless-G Access Point 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. Figure 5-2: Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen 4. The screen shows how the Access Point should be connected as you run the Setup Wizard. Connect the other end of the network cable to the Access Point’s Ethernet network port. Then click the Next button. Figure 5-3: Connect the Netwo
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Wireless-G Access Point 5. Connect the power adapter to the Access Point and an electrical outlet. Then click the Next button. Figure 5-4: Power on the Access Point Screen 6. Make sure the Access Point’s Power, Act, and Link LEDs are lit on its front panel. If they are not, check your cable connections. Then click the Next button to continue. Figure 5-5: Check the Access Point’s Status Screen Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point 11 Using the Setup Wizard
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Wireless-G Access Point 7. The Setup Wizard will run a search 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 the only one displayed. If there are more than one displayed, select the Access Point by clicking on it. Click the Yes button to change any settings, or click the No button to keep these settings. Figure 5-6: Select the Access Point Screen 8. Y
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Wireless-G Access Point 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 automatically assign an IP address to the Access Point, then select Automatic- DHCP. If you want to assign a static or fixed IP address to the Access Point, then select Static IP. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway settings. If
