Linksys WAP51AB User Manual Page 1

Instant WirelessTMSeries Dual-Band WirelessAccess PointUse this guide to install: WAP51ABUser Guide

Dual-Band Wireless Access Point13. At this point, the configuration performed with the Setup Wizard is com-plete, as shown in Figure 5-12. To configur

16• Static IP Address. This IP address must be unique to your network. (Thedefault IP address is 192.168.1.250. As this is a private IP address, there

From the pull-down menu, select the type of WEP encryption you wish to use.If you are using 5GHz/802.11a wireless technology, you will need to enter t

Dual-Band Wireless Access PointThe “Status” tab, shown in Figure 6-8, will display current information on theAccess Point, its settings and performanc

Dual-Band Wireless Access PointUPGRADING FIRMWARE:Before upgrading the Access Point’s firmware, be sure to download thefirmware from Linksys’s website

Dual-Band Wireless Access Point• Fragmentation Length. This specifies the maximum size a data packetwill be before splitting and creating a new packet

Dual-Band Wireless Access PointAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during theinstallation and o

Dual-Band Wireless Access PointWhat is ESSID?An Infrastructure configuration could also support roaming capability formobile workers. More than one BS

Dual-Band Wireless Access PointYou may also try using different channels, as this may eliminate interferenceaffecting only one channel. Also, due t

Dual-Band Wireless Access PointThe following instructions are provided as examples for reference only. Forcomplete instructions on installing and trou

COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Linksys is a registered trademark ofLinksys. Instant Wireless is a trademar

Dual-Band Wireless Access Point2. When the Network window appears, click the Protocols tab. Then, clickthe Add button.3. Find the IPX/SPX protocol in

Instant Wireless™ Series4. Select NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS Compatible Transport Protocolfrom the list and click the OK button. 5. When the Network win

quently. Using very short leases, DHCP can dynamically reconfigure networksin which there are more computers than there are available IP addresses. DH

The IEEE fosters the development of standards that often become national andinternational standards. The organization publishes a number of journals,

Dual-Band Wireless Access PointServer - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user accessto files, printing, communications, and othe

Dual-Band Wireless Access PointAppendix D: SpecificationsStandards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11a and 802.11bChannels 802.11a 8 Channels (US, Canada)802.

Dual-Band Wireless Access Point47Appendix E: Warranty InformationBE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODEFROM THE PRODUCT’S PACKAGING ON H

Appendix F: Contact InformationFor help with the installation or operation of this product, contact LinksysTechnical Support at one of the phone numbe

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Dual-Band Wireless Access PointChapter 1: IntroductionThe Instant WirelessTMDual-Band Wireless Access PointInstall an access point that protects your

Dual-Band Wireless Access Point3Chapter 2: Planning YourWireless NetworkA wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one InstantWireless

Dual-Band Wireless Access PointInstant WirelessTMSeriesChapter 3: Getting to Know theDual-Band Wireless Access PointThe Access Point’s ports, where a

Chapter 5: Setting Up the Dual-Band Wireless Access PointNow that you’ve connected the Access Point to your wired network, you areready to begin setti

93. The following screen, shown in Figure 5-2, displays how the Access Pointis configured in this Setup Wizard. Optimally, you should perform thissetu

The WEP key can consist of the letters “A” through “F” and the numbers“0” through “9” and should be 10 characters in length for 64-bit encryption,26 c

9. As shown in Figure 5-8, the Basic Settings screen for your 2.4GHz/802.11b wireless products will appear. Enter your wireless network’sSSID and sele