Linksys wap54gpe manual

Wireless-g access point with power over ethernet 2 pages. Instant wireless series wireless-g access point 67 pages. Wireless-G Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Access Point, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks.

These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Access Point. Page Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point, such as the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point, or wireless router.

An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. Figure Front Panel Power Green. Either press the Reset button, for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults using the Access Point's Web- based Utility. Use the mounting plate as a template. On the wall you have chosen, mark the locations of the two wall-mount slots at the bottom of the mounting plate.

Attach two screws not included at the top of the mounting plate so the Access Point is securely mounted. Connect the other end of the Ethernet network cable to a switch, router, or other device that supports Power over Ethernet. This Setup Wizard will take you through all the steps necessary to configure the Access Point. 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. You will be asked to sign onto the Access Point you have selected. Enter the default user name and password, admin, in both fields. Then, click Enter. This user name and password can be changed from the Web-based Utility's Administration - Management tab. Page Figure Wireless Settings Screen Select the wireless mode you want the Access Point to use for all of the wireless networks it supports.

The Wireless Power Management screen will appear. You can adjust the power output of the Access Point to get the appropriate coverage for your wireless network. Select the setting appropriate for your environment. Page Figure Confirmation Screen At this point, the configuration performed with the Setup Wizard is complete. To configure any other Access Points in your network, you can run this Setup Wizard again.

However, if you'd like to change these settings, the Access Point can be configured through your web browser with the Web-based Utility. Use this screen to reboot the Access Point. You can back up the configuration file for the Access Point, as well as save the backup configuration file to the Access Point. Page Accessing The Utility It will scan the Access Point and give you its IP address.

Press the Enter key and the following screen will appear. Enter admin in the User Name field. The first time you open the Web-based Utility, use the default password, admin. The IP address must be unique to your network.

We suggest you use the default IP address of Only users in the same VLAN will have access. When enabled, the devices of the designated wireless network will have access to the other wireless networks configured on the Access Point. If you want devices of the designated wireless network to have access to other wireless networks, select Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, by using the Software, you acknowledge and agree that it is solely your responsibility to understand the terms of this Agreement, as well as the terms of use of any App Store that may be relevant to the Software or the Product.

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To the extent warranties cannot be disclaimed or excluded, they are limited to the duration of the Warranty Period indicated above. Download AP Config. Information Hardware Version. Software Version. System Performance Wired Name. This indicates that the statistics are for the wired network, the LAN. IP Address. This shows the number of bytes received for each wireless network. Bytes Sent. This shows the number of bytes sent for each wireless network. Error Packets Received.

This shows the number of error packets received for each wireless network. Dropped Packets Received. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.

The product supports the following IEEE Page 44 Can Linksys wireless products support file and printer sharing? Linksys wireless products perform the same function as LAN products. The Media Access Control MAC address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level. For all practical purposes, this number is usually permanent.

The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. Page 47 This includes hackers. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory.

Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use. Page 48 These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer. Follow these instructions: 1.

Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework. Page 54 Packet - A unit of data sent over a network. Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products.

PEAP Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol - A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system, such as passwords. Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters.

Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network. Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path. WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy - A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security.

Page Appendix G: Warranty Information Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.