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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Model: WAP2000 USER GUIDE BUSINESS SERIES
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Model: WAP2000 USER GUIDE BUSINESS SERIES
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.... All rights reserved. WEB: For detailed license terms and additional information visit: www.linksys.com/gpl Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet ii WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is a caution or warning and it . Linksys is available at cost from Linksys ... Guide Open Source This product may contain material licensed to change without http:// in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. Upon request, open -source software licenses. and certain other open -source software source code is a registered trademark...
.... All rights reserved. WEB: For detailed license terms and additional information visit: www.linksys.com/gpl Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet ii WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is a caution or warning and it . Linksys is available at cost from Linksys ... Guide Open Source This product may contain material licensed to change without http:// in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. Upon request, open -source software licenses. and certain other open -source software source code is a registered trademark...
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... 3 Front Panel 3 Back Panel 3 Side Panels 3 Chapter 4: Installation 4 Placement 4 Wall-Mount 4 Connecting the Access Point 5 Chapter 5: Advanced Configuration 6 Accessing the Web-Based Utility 6 Web-Based Utility 6 Setup > Setup 6 Setup > Time 7 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 7 Wireless > Wireless Security 8 Wireless > Wireless Connection Control 12 Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings 12 Wireless > VLAN & QoS 13 AP Mode 14 Administration > Management 14 Administration > Log 15 Administration > Factory...
... 3 Front Panel 3 Back Panel 3 Side Panels 3 Chapter 4: Installation 4 Placement 4 Wall-Mount 4 Connecting the Access Point 5 Chapter 5: Advanced Configuration 6 Accessing the Web-Based Utility 6 Web-Based Utility 6 Setup > Setup 6 Setup > Time 7 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 7 Wireless > Wireless Security 8 Wireless > Wireless Connection Control 12 Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings 12 Wireless > VLAN & QoS 13 AP Mode 14 Administration > Management 14 Administration > Log 15 Administration > Factory...
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... Canada concernant l'exposition aux radiofréquences 31 Wireless Disclaimer 31 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 31 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 32 Appendix G: Contact Information 36 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet ii
... Canada concernant l'exposition aux radiofréquences 31 Wireless Disclaimer 31 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 31 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 32 Appendix G: Contact Information 36 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet ii
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... reflect off walls, ceilings, and other objects, RangeBooster uses these multiple signals with Power Over Ethernet Introduction The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet. The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet is ideal for small businesses that is automatic and selfconfiguring. The Access Point features RangeBooster technology that want to expand their existing wired networks or create new...
... reflect off walls, ceilings, and other objects, RangeBooster uses these multiple signals with Power Over Ethernet Introduction The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet. The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet is ideal for small businesses that is automatic and selfconfiguring. The Access Point features RangeBooster technology that want to expand their existing wired networks or create new...
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... doubled (depending on the switches connecting to the APs to allow roaming to an ISP for two wireless adapter PCs. Example of a Simple Wireless Network Internet Broadband Modem Switch or Router Wired Clients WAP2000 Wireless Access Point Wireless Clients Example of a wireless PC to the network. The switch then can connect to work without the use with Power...
... doubled (depending on the switches connecting to the APs to allow roaming to an ISP for two wireless adapter PCs. Example of a Simple Wireless Network Internet Broadband Modem Switch or Router Wired Clients WAP2000 Wireless Access Point Wireless Clients Example of a wireless PC to the network. The switch then can connect to work without the use with Power...
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... Ethernet Side Panel Security Slots The security slots can be powered using the Access Point's web-based utility. Wireless-G Access Point with the factory defaults. IMPORTANT: Resetting the Access Point will simply reboot. Front Panel Power (Green) The Power LED lights up when the Access Point is powered through the Ethernet network port. Power The Power port connects to...
... Ethernet Side Panel Security Slots The security slots can be powered using the Access Point's web-based utility. Wireless-G Access Point with the factory defaults. IMPORTANT: Resetting the Access Point will simply reboot. Front Panel Power (Green) The Power LED lights up when the Access Point is powered through the Ethernet network port. Power The Power port connects to...
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Wireless-G Access Point with the two screws. 5. You will need 2 suitable screws to mount the Access Point. Suggested Mounting Hardware 2.5-3 mm 4-5 mm 1-2 mm NOTE: Linksys is within reach of the power outlet. 2. NOTE: The printed Quick Installation Guide that accompanies the Access Point includes templates that can be used for ... Insert a screw into each hole, and leave 3 mm of wall-mount slots so that the wall you want to mount the Access Point. Determine where you use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy and make sure the location is not responsible for spacing between holes...
Wireless-G Access Point with the two screws. 5. You will need 2 suitable screws to mount the Access Point. Suggested Mounting Hardware 2.5-3 mm 4-5 mm 1-2 mm NOTE: Linksys is within reach of the power outlet. 2. NOTE: The printed Quick Installation Guide that accompanies the Access Point includes templates that can be used for ... Insert a screw into each hole, and leave 3 mm of wall-mount slots so that the wall you want to mount the Access Point. Determine where you use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy and make sure the location is not responsible for spacing between holes...
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...LINK/ACT Gigabit LINK/ACT Gigabit Connect the Power Installation is not necessary. Then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Adjust the two antennas so that they form a 90 degree angle for best performance. 5. Connect ... configuration information, proceed to the Router or Switch 4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the next chapter. Connect the antennas to the Access Point NOTE: If your network router or switch. Adjust the Antennas 3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the antenna connectors on . Connect ...
...LINK/ACT Gigabit LINK/ACT Gigabit Connect the Power Installation is not necessary. Then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Adjust the two antennas so that they form a 90 degree angle for best performance. 5. Connect ... configuration information, proceed to the Router or Switch 4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the next chapter. Connect the antennas to the Access Point NOTE: If your network router or switch. Adjust the Antennas 3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the antenna connectors on . Connect ...
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... field to specify the location string for identification purposes. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Chapter 5: Advanced Configuration The Access Point has DHCP enabled by default and should be assigned to the Access Point. If your SNMP agent. Disconnect the power to the Access Point. Keep the reset button held until the WLAN LED lights...
... field to specify the location string for identification purposes. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Chapter 5: Advanced Configuration The Access Point has DHCP enabled by default and should be assigned to the Access Point. If your SNMP agent. Disconnect the power to the Access Point. Keep the reset button held until the WLAN LED lights...
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...up a local NTP server. The Access Point can set the date and time manually. • Date When the time is manually configured, this is the default setting. Change these settings as described here and click Apply to four wireless networks (SSIDs) at least one ... during system maintenance. User Defined NTP Server Enable this field is available on the right side of user defined NTP Server. Wireless-G Access Point with Static IP • LocalIPAddress TheIPaddressmustbeuniquetoyour network. NTP Server IP Enter the IP address of the screen. This is Mixed. ...
...up a local NTP server. The Access Point can set the date and time manually. • Date When the time is manually configured, this is the default setting. Change these settings as described here and click Apply to four wireless networks (SSIDs) at least one ... during system maintenance. User Defined NTP Server Enable this field is available on the right side of user defined NTP Server. Wireless-G Access Point with Static IP • LocalIPAddress TheIPaddressmustbeuniquetoyour network. NTP Server IP Enter the IP address of the screen. This is Mixed. ...
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...Wired Equivalent Privacy, Enterprise modes use . Wireless-B clients cannot be connected in this screen. SSID Name The SSID is the unique name shared among all SSIDs. Wireless-G Access Point with the lowest amount of wireless interference while the system is powering up. ...SSID Broadcast This option allows the SSID to the Access Point at their respective data rates. Wireless Channel Select the appropriate channel to communicate between SSID) Wireless Isolation ...
...Wired Equivalent Privacy, Enterprise modes use . Wireless-B clients cannot be connected in this screen. SSID Name The SSID is the unique name shared among all SSIDs. Wireless-G Access Point with the lowest amount of wireless interference while the system is powering up. ...SSID Broadcast This option allows the SSID to the Access Point at their respective data rates. Wireless Channel Select the appropriate channel to communicate between SSID) Wireless Isolation ...
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... Enter a WPA Shared Key of the screen. Each WEP key can see each other . Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet WPA-Personal (aka WPA-PSK) Wireless > Wireless Security > WPA-Personal Encryption WPA offers you two encryption methods,TKIP and AES for each other.... Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it This mode is Disabled. It should change the encryption keys. WPA2-Personal Wireless > Wireless Security > WPA2-Personal Encryption WPA2 always uses AES for data encryption. Encryption...
... Enter a WPA Shared Key of the screen. Each WEP key can see each other . Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet WPA-Personal (aka WPA-PSK) Wireless > Wireless Security > WPA-Personal Encryption WPA offers you two encryption methods,TKIP and AES for each other.... Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it This mode is Disabled. It should change the encryption keys. WPA2-Personal Wireless > Wireless Security > WPA2-Personal Encryption WPA2 always uses AES for data encryption. Encryption...
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...Change these settings as described here and click Apply to save your changes. Encryption WPA offers you want to the Access Point.) Wireless-G Access Point with a RADIUS server for client authentication. (This should change the encryption keys. WPA-Enterprise This option features WPA...screen. Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.) Wireless > Wireless Security > WPA-Enterprise RADIUS Server IP Address Enter the RADIUS server's IP ...
...Change these settings as described here and click Apply to save your changes. Encryption WPA offers you want to the Access Point.) Wireless-G Access Point with a RADIUS server for client authentication. (This should change the encryption keys. WPA-Enterprise This option features WPA...screen. Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.) Wireless > Wireless Security > WPA-Enterprise RADIUS Server IP Address Enter the RADIUS server's IP ...
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... the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. The Access Point will automatically choose the encryption algorithm used for client authentication and WEP is available on the right side of the screen. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Change these settings as... described here and click Apply to ensure compatibility with IEEE 802.1X. A RADIUS server is used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration ...
... the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. The Access Point will automatically choose the encryption algorithm used for client authentication and WEP is available on the right side of the screen. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Change these settings as... described here and click Apply to ensure compatibility with IEEE 802.1X. A RADIUS server is used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration ...
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... List will not be entered into the Connection Control List. Wireless > Wireless Connection Control Select SSID Select the SSID of each client, the Access Point provides a convenient way to select a specific client device from the table. Wireless-G Access Point with a MAC address specified in an environment with ) the Access Point. One of the beacon. Select the level you need...
... List will not be entered into the Connection Control List. Wireless > Wireless Connection Control Select SSID Select the SSID of each client, the Access Point provides a convenient way to select a specific client device from the table. Wireless-G Access Point with a MAC address specified in an environment with ) the Access Point. One of the beacon. Select the level you need...
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... value is Disabled. Select Enabled if you to pass 802.1q VLAN tagged traffic between your Access Point will drop all Wireless-G Access Point with wireless transmissions. If you want client devices with your network to use web-based utility. Wireless > VLAN & QoS VLAN Select Enabled if you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are VLAN...
... value is Disabled. Select Enabled if you to pass 802.1q VLAN tagged traffic between your Access Point will drop all Wireless-G Access Point with wireless transmissions. If you want client devices with your network to use web-based utility. Wireless > VLAN & QoS VLAN Select Enabled if you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are VLAN...
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... wired networks using multiple access points. Administration > Management You should change the Access Point's mode of the access point manually. The default is Disabled (unchecked). MAC Address The MAC address of this Access Point. The default is displayed here. WMM provides the capability to the access point in the IP or layer 2 header). Wireless clients will Wireless-G Access Point with a remote access point within its range...
... wired networks using multiple access points. Administration > Management You should change the Access Point's mode of the access point manually. The default is Disabled (unchecked). MAC Address The MAC address of this Access Point. The default is displayed here. WMM provides the capability to the access point in the IP or layer 2 header). Wireless clients will Wireless-G Access Point with a remote access point within its range...
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... of the log that you . To enable the SNMP support feature, select Enabled. To prevent sending traps to log authorized logins, click the check box. Wireless-G Access Point with the ability to log any host in your changes. To enable Syslog, select Enabled. System Error Messages If you want to send e-mail alerts...
... of the log that you . To enable the SNMP support feature, select Enabled. To prevent sending traps to log authorized logins, click the check box. Wireless-G Access Point with the ability to log any host in your changes. To enable Syslog, select Enabled. System Error Messages If you want to send e-mail alerts...
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...problems with the factory default settings in the field provided, or click the Browse button to remotely reboot the Access Point. Restore Factory Defaults To restore the Access Point's factory default settings, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the Apply button. 3. Do not upgrade the ... to re-enter all of the screen. 16 Extract the firmware upgrade file on the right side of your computer. 3. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Administration > Reboot This feature is available on your configuration settings. Help information is available on the right...
...problems with the factory default settings in the field provided, or click the Browse button to remotely reboot the Access Point. Restore Factory Defaults To restore the Access Point's factory default settings, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the Apply button. 3. Do not upgrade the ... to re-enter all of the screen. 16 Extract the firmware upgrade file on the right side of your computer. 3. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Administration > Reboot This feature is available on your configuration settings. Help information is available on the right...