Linksys WAP54G v2 User Manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.Access PointWireless-GWAP54G v2User GuideWIRELESSGHz2802.11g4,

4Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyWireless-G Access PointChapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyA wireless n

5Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutWireless-G Access PointNetwork LayoutThe Wireless-G Access Point has been designed for use wit

6Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access PointThe Back PanelWireless-G Access PointChapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access PointThe

7Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access PointThe Front PanelWireless-G Access PointThe Front PanelThe Access Point's LEDs, where inform

8Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access PointHardware InstallationWireless-G Access PointChapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access PointHardwar

9Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access PointWireless-G Access PointChapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access PointNow that you've connect

10Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access PointWireless-G Access Point3. The next screen displayed displays how the Access Point should be connect

11Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access PointWireless-G Access Point5. You will be asked to sign onto the Access Point you've selected. Ent

12Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access PointWireless-G Access Point7. The Wireless Settings screen should now appear. Enter your wireless netwo

13Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access PointWireless-G Access Point9. You should now review the settings you've chosen. If these settings

Wireless-G Access PointCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of

14Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointOverviewWireless-G Access PointChapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointOverviewThe Acces

15Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointNavigating the UtilityWireless-G Access PointNavigating the UtilityThere are four main tabs: Setup

16Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointAccessing the UtilityWireless-G Access PointAccessing the UtilityTo access the Web-based Utility o

17Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Setup TabWireless-G Access PointThe Setup TabBasic SetupThe first screen that appears displays

18Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Setup TabWireless-G Access PointWirelessThe selections under this heading allow you to configu

19Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Setup TabWireless-G Access PointWireless Security SettingsThe Wireless Security settings confi

20Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Setup TabWireless-G Access PointRADIUS. This option features WEP used in coordination with a R

21Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Setup TabWireless-G Access PointPasswordThe Password screen allows you to change the Access Po

22Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Setup TabWireless-G Access PointAP ModeLAN MAC AddressThe Access Point offers five modes of op

23Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Setup TabWireless-G Access PointWireless Repeater - When set to Wireless Repeater mode, the Wi

Wireless-G Access PointTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4Network To

24Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Setup TabWireless-G Access PointLogTo view a log of the Access Point’s activity, select the Lo

25Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Status TabWireless-G Access PointThe Status TabThe Status tab displays the Access Point’s curr

26Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Advanced TabWireless-G Access PointThe Advanced TabFiltersWireless access can be filtered by u

27Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Advanced TabWireless-G Access PointAdvanced WirelessBefore making any changes to the Wireless

28Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Advanced TabWireless-G Access PointFragmentation Length. This specifies the maximum size a da

29Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Advanced TabWireless-G Access PointSNMPThe SNMP screen allows you to customize the Simple Netw

30Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Help TabWireless-G Access PointThe Help TabFor help on the various tabs in this Web-based Util

31Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Access PointAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix provides solutions to problems

32Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Access PointWhat is Roaming?Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to co

33Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Access PointWhat is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?Frequency Hop

Wireless-G Access PointAppendix G: Warranty Information 50Appendix H: Regulatory Information 51Appendix I: Contact Information 53

34Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Access PointHow do I resolve issues with signal loss?There is no way to know the exa

35Appendix B: Wireless SecurityA Brief OverviewWireless-G Access PointAppendix B: Wireless SecurityA Brief OverviewWhenever data - in the form of file

36Appendix B: Wireless SecurityWhat Are The Risks?Wireless-G Access PointBut even WEP has its problems. WEP's encryption algorithm is referred to

37Appendix B: Wireless SecurityMaximizing Wireless SecurityWireless-G Access PointActive AttacksHackers use Active Attacks for three purposes: 1) stea

38Appendix B: Wireless SecurityMaximizing Wireless SecurityWireless-G Access Pointexamples below, your implementation and administration of network se

39Appendix B: Wireless SecurityMaximizing Wireless SecurityWireless-G Access Point5)SSIDThere are a few things you can do to make your SSID more secur

40Appendix B: Wireless SecurityMaximizing Wireless SecurityWireless-G Access PointPCs unprotected by a firewall router should at least run firewall so

41Appendix B: Wireless SecurityMaximizing Wireless SecurityWireless-G Access PointThe solution, then, is to segment your network up into multiple grou

42Appendix B: Wireless SecurityMaximizing Wireless SecurityWireless-G Access PointWPA Pre-Shared KeyIf you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the typ

43Appendix C: Upgrading FirmwareWireless-G Access PointAppendix C: Upgrading FirmwareThe Access Point's firmware is upgraded through the Web-Util

Wireless-G Access PointList of FiguresFigure 3-1: The Access Point’s Back Panel 6Figure 3-2: Front Panel 7Figure 5-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome Scree

44Appendix D: Windows HelpWireless-G Access PointAppendix D: Windows HelpAll wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used ope

45Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G Access PointAppendix E: Glossary802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer

46Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G Access PointDSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) - Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in

47Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G Access PointPacket - A unit of data sent over a network.Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifi

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

49Appendix F: SpecificationsWireless-G Access PointAppendix F: SpecificationsStandards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, and IEEE 802.11bChannels

50Appendix G: Warranty InformationWireless-G Access PointAppendix G: Warranty InformationLinksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (th

51Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Access PointAppendix H: Regulatory InformationFCC STATEMENTThis product has been tested and complies wi

52Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Access PointCaution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use ma

53Appendix I: Contact InformationWireless-G Access PointAppendix I: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on the

Wireless-G Access PointFigure B-1: The WEP Screen 41Figure B-2: The WPA Pre-Shared Key Screen 42Figure B-3: The WPA Radius Screen 42Figure B-4: The Ra

1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeWireless-G Access PointChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point. This Access Po

2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless-G Access PointWhat’s in this Guide?This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the

3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless-G Access Point• Appendix G: Warranty InformationThis appendix supplies the Access Point’s warran