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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
GHz
2.4
802.11g
Wireless-G
Access Point with
User Guide
WIRELESS
Power Over Ethernet
Model No.
WAP54GP
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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 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
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Wireless-G Access Point 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 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 8 Overview 8 Connections for Setup 8 Placement Options 9 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wi
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Wireless-G Access Point 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 Appendix E: Glossary 45 Appendix F: Specifications 52 Appendix G: Warranty Information 54 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 55 Appendix I: Contact Informatio
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Wireless-G Access Point 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 - Automatic Configuration - DHCP Screen 12 Figure 5-3: Setup - Static IP Address Screen 13 Figure 5-4: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Screen 14 Figure 5-5: Wi
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Wireless-G Access Point 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
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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome access point: a device that allows wireless-equipped Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet. This Access Point will allow you to computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network wirelessly better 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 mobilit
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Wireless-G Access Point 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 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 with Power Over Ethernet This chapter describes the
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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 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 with Power Over Ethernet 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
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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Network Layout 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 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 lin
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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Front Panel The Access Point's LEDs, which indicate activity and status information, are located on the front panel. Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Access Point is powered on. Ethernet Green. The Ethernet LED lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a device through the Ethernet network port. If the LED is flashing, the Access P
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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet port: the connection point on a computer or The Back Panel networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters The Access Point's Ethernet network and power ports, as well as the Reset button, are located on the back panel. Ethernet 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, f
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Wireless-G Access Point 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. 2. 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 Ethernet port. 3. If you are using Power Over Ethernet (POE), proceed to the following section,
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Wireless-G Access Point 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 vertically on a surface. The third way is to mount it on a wall. The stand and wall-mount options are explained in further detail below. Stand Option 1. Near the Access Point’s bottom panel are two rubber feet and two rubber inserts. Remove them t
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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Overview HAVE YOU: Enabled TCP/IP on your PCs? PCs The Utility can be accessed via Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator through use of a computer that communicate over the network with this is networked with the Access Point. protocol. Refer to “Appendix D: Windows Help” for more information on TCP/IP. For a basic network setup, most users only have to us
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Wireless-G Access Point 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 access points in your network. Administration You will use the Administration tabs to manage the Access Point. Management. This screen allows you to customize the password and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) settings. Log. Configure the Log sett
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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Accessing the Utility To access the Web-based Utility of the Access Point, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Access Point’s default IP address, 192.168.1.245, in the Address field. Press the Enter key. Enter admin in the User Name field. The first time you open the Web-based Utility, use the default password, admin. (You can set a new password from the Administration - Management tab.) Then click the OK button. The Se
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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Select Static IP Address 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. We suggest you use the default IP address of 192.168.1.245. Subnet Mask. The Subnet Mask must be the same as that set on your Ethernet network. Default Gateway. Enter the IP address of your network’s gateway. The gateway is the device that enables communica
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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Change the wireless network settings on this screen. The Access Point can connect to up to eight wireless networks at the same time. Wireless Network Configure the Access Point using the available settings. You can enter and save more than one configuration for the Access Point because the Access Point can work with a primary wireless network and up to seven Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs). The Acc
