Linksys WAP54GX User Manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.Access Point with SRXWireless-GWAP54GXUser GuideWIRELESSGHz2.4802.11g

4Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyWireless-G Access Point with SRXChapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyA w

5Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutWireless-G Access Point with SRXNetwork LayoutThe Wireless-G Access Point with SRX has been de

6Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Front PanelWireless-G Access Point with SRXChapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless

7Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Back PanelWireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Back PanelThe Access Point's Et

8Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXOverviewWireless-G Access Point with SRXChapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point w

9Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXOverviewWireless-G Access Point with SRXChapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point w

10Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXUsing the Setup WizardWireless-G Access Point with SRX3. Optimally, you should set up the

11Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXUsing the Setup WizardWireless-G Access Point with SRX5. Connect the power adapter to the

12Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXUsing the Setup WizardWireless-G Access Point with SRX7. The Setup Wizard will run a searc

13Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXUsing the Setup WizardWireless-G Access Point with SRX9. The Basic Settings screen will ap

Wireless-G Access Point with SRXCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trad

14Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXUsing the Setup WizardWireless-G Access Point with SRXConfiguring the Access Point’s Wirel

15Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXUsing the Setup WizardWireless-G Access Point with SRX2. Select the level of security you

16Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXUsing the Setup WizardWireless-G Access Point with SRXWPA/WPA2 PersonalWPA PersonalTo use

17Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXUsing the Setup WizardWireless-G Access Point with SRXWPA2 Mixed ModeTo use WPA2 Mixed Mod

18Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXUsing the Setup WizardWireless-G Access Point with SRX4. The Setup Wizard will ask you to

19Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXOverviewWireless-G Access Point with SRXChapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Poin

20Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXNavigating the UtilityWireless-G Access Point with SRXWirelessYou will use the Wireless t

21Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXAccessing the UtilityWireless-G Access Point with SRXAccessing the UtilityTo access the W

22Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Setup - Network Setup TabWireless-G Access Point with SRXSelect Static IP if you want

23Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings TabWireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Wireless -

Wireless-G Access Point with SRXTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this User Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Netwo

24Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Wireless - Wireless Security TabWireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Wireless - Wirele

25Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Wireless - Wireless Security TabWireless-G Access Point with SRXWPA2-MixedEncryption.

26Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Wireless - Wireless Security TabWireless-G Access Point with SRXRADIUSThis option fea

27Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Wireless - Wireless MAC Filter TabWireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Wireless - Wire

28Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings TabWireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Wireless

29Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings TabWireless-G Access Point with SRXBeacon Inter

30Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Administration - Management TabWireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Administration - M

31Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Administration - Log TabWireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Administration - Log TabO

32Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Administration - Factory Defaults TabWireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Administrati

33Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Status - Local Network TabWireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Status - Local Network

Wireless-G Access Point with SRXAppendix A: Troubleshooting 35Frequently Asked Questions 35Appendix B: Wireless Security 39Security Precautions 39Secu

34Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Status - Wireless Network TabWireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Status - Wireless Ne

35Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Access Point with SRXAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix provides solutions to

36Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Access Point with SRXWhat IEEE 802.11g features are supported?The product supports t

37Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Access Point with SRXWhat is the ISM band?The FCC and their counterparts outside of

38Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Access Point with SRXWhat is a MAC Address? The Media Access Control (MAC) address

39Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity PrecautionsWireless-G Access Point with SRXAppendix B: Wireless SecurityLinksys wants to make wireless network

40Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G Access Point with SRXSSID. There are several things to keep in mind

41Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G Access Point with SRXWPA-Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS serv

42Appendix C: Upgrading FirmwareWireless-G Access Point with SRXAppendix C: Upgrading FirmwareThe Access Point's firmware is upgraded through the

43Appendix D: Windows HelpWireless-G Access Point with SRXAppendix D: Windows HelpAlmost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is t

Wireless-G Access Point with SRXList of FiguresFigure 3-1: Front Panel 6Figure 3-2: Back Panel 7Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8Figure

44Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G Access Point with SRXAppendix E: GlossaryThis glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when

45Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G Access Point with SRXDMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing i

46Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G Access Point with SRXIP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.IPCONFIG - A Windows

47Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G Access Point with SRXRJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires.Roaming - The ab

48Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G Access Point with SRXTKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic en

49Appendix F: SpecificationsWireless-G Access Point with SRXAppendix F: SpecificationsModel WAP54GXStandards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, I

50Appendix F: SpecificationsWireless-G Access Point with SRXOperating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-CondensingStorage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing

51Appendix G: Warranty InformationWireless-G Access Point with SRXAppendix G: Warranty InformationLIMITED WARRANTYLinksys warrants to You that, for a

52Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Access Point with SRXAppendix H: Regulatory InformationFCC StatementThis product has been tested and co

53Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Access Point with SRXUser Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste

Wireless-G Access Point with SRXFigure 6-9: Wireless Security - RADIUS Screen 26Figure 6-10: Wireless Security - WEP Screen 26Figure 6-11: Wireless -

54Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Access Point with SRX

55Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Access Point with SRX

56Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Access Point with SRX

57Appendix H: Regulatory InformationDual-Band Wireless Access PointFor more information, visit www.linksys.com.

58Appendix I: Contact InformationWireless-G Access Point with SRXAppendix I: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us online for informatio

1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeWireless-G Access Point with SRXChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point with S

2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide?Wireless-G Access Point with SRXWhat’s in this User Guide?This user guide covers the steps for setti

3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide?Wireless-G Access Point with SRX• Appendix H: Regulatory InformationThis appendix supplies the Acces