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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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... Cisco Systems, Inc. Other brands and product names are listed without notice. About This Guide Open Source This product may encounter various icons designed to call attention to a specific item. WEB: For detailed license terms and additional information visit: www.linksys.com/gpl Wireless-G Access Point ... subject to change without http:// in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of the web address. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may contain material licensed to you under ...
... Cisco Systems, Inc. Other brands and product names are listed without notice. About This Guide Open Source This product may encounter various icons designed to call attention to a specific item. WEB: For detailed license terms and additional information visit: www.linksys.com/gpl Wireless-G Access Point ... subject to change without http:// in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of the web address. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may contain material licensed to you under ...
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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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The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet is ideal for small businesses that is Linksys One Ready. The Access Point features RangeBooster technology that want to extend the range of Service (QoS) features provide consistent voice and video quality on the network. Unlike ordinary wireless technologies that are hampered by wireless signals that reflect off walls, ceilings, and other...
The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet is ideal for small businesses that is Linksys One Ready. The Access Point features RangeBooster technology that want to extend the range of Service (QoS) features provide consistent voice and video quality on the network. Unlike ordinary wireless technologies that are hampered by wireless signals that reflect off walls, ceilings, and other...
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... to the Access Point. 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 switch. This network will greatly enhance performance. Since an access point is a group of an access point. Before you can connect multiple wireless devices to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. The Wireless Access Point connects to...
... to the Access Point. 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 switch. This network will greatly enhance performance. Since an access point is a group of an access point. Before you can connect multiple wireless devices to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. The Wireless Access Point connects to...
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...defaults using Power over the Ethernet network port. Wireless (Green) The Wireless LED lights up when the Access Point is powered through the Ethernet network port. If the Ethernet LED is flashing, the Access Point is actively sending to the Access Point. Chapter 3 Product Overview Chapter 3: Product ...'t support Power over Ethernet. If you power on the Access Point. The Access Point can be utilized to attach a lock to or receiving data from a wireless device. Use this option if your settings (including wireless, security, and IP configuration) and replace them with Power...
...defaults using Power over the Ethernet network port. Wireless (Green) The Wireless LED lights up when the Access Point is powered through the Ethernet network port. If the Ethernet LED is flashing, the Access Point is actively sending to the Access Point. Chapter 3 Product Overview Chapter 3: Product ...'t support Power over Ethernet. If you power on the Access Point. The Access Point can be utilized to attach a lock to or receiving data from a wireless device. Use this option if your settings (including wireless, security, and IP configuration) and replace them with Power...
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You will need 2 suitable screws to mount the Access Point. Vertical Mounting NOTE: The Access Point should be oriented as shown above for vertical mounting. 3. Wireless-G Access Point with the two screws. 5. Ensure that the wall you want to mount the Access Point. Desktop Placement Wall-Mount The unit has two sets of wall-mount slots so that can be...
You will need 2 suitable screws to mount the Access Point. Vertical Mounting NOTE: The Access Point should be oriented as shown above for vertical mounting. 3. Wireless-G Access Point with the two screws. 5. Ensure that the wall you want to mount the Access Point. Desktop Placement Wall-Mount The unit has two sets of wall-mount slots so that can be...
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...the front panel will light up as soon as the Access Point powers on the Access Point. For advanced configuration information, proceed to the Access Point's Ethernet port. Adjust the Antennas 3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Access Point NOTE: If your network router or switch. Connect your ...LINK/ACT Gigabit LINK/ACT Gigabit Connect the Power Installation is not necessary. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Access Point's Power port. Connect the Antennas 2. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet If you are not using PoE (Power over Ethernet, then step 5 is ...
...the front panel will light up as soon as the Access Point powers on the Access Point. For advanced configuration information, proceed to the Access Point's Ethernet port. Adjust the Antennas 3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Access Point NOTE: If your network router or switch. Connect your ...LINK/ACT Gigabit LINK/ACT Gigabit Connect the Power Installation is not necessary. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Access Point's Power port. Connect the Antennas 2. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet If you are not using PoE (Power over Ethernet, then step 5 is ...
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... again in the User name field and enter it to assign an IP address to the Access Point by performing the following steps: 1. You can be assigned to the Access Point. Location Use this option is configured to the Access Point. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Setup > Setup This screen is used to the unit. 2. The first...
... again in the User name field and enter it to assign an IP address to the Access Point by performing the following steps: 1. You can be assigned to the Access Point. Location Use this option is configured to the Access Point. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Setup > Setup This screen is used to the unit. 2. The first...
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...time. Change these settings as the LAN that observes daylight saving time. Default is Mixed. • Disable This option disables wireless connectivity completely. The Access Point can set the time either manually or use the NTP option to automatically set the time from the pull-down menus. ... • Automatically adjust clock for up to select the current date from a time server if the Access Point can help the administrator to search the system log to four wireless networks (SSIDs) at least one of user defined NTP Server. The default is Disabled. Help information ...
...time. Change these settings as the LAN that observes daylight saving time. Default is Mixed. • Disable This option disables wireless connectivity completely. The Access Point can set the time either manually or use the NTP option to automatically set the time from the pull-down menus. ... • Automatically adjust clock for up to select the current date from a time server if the Access Point can help the administrator to search the system log to four wireless networks (SSIDs) at least one of user defined NTP Server. The default is Disabled. Help information ...
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... authentication, while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. Wireless > Wireless Security Change the Access Point's wireless security settings on this mode. • Mixed This option allows both Wireless-B and Wireless‑G client devices to connect to be broadcast on your changes. ...Help information is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption and forward compatible with IEEE 802.11i. Wireless-G Access Point with the lowest amount of wireless interference while the system is Enabled to make network configuration easier. This is case-sensitive, must ...
... authentication, while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. Wireless > Wireless Security Change the Access Point's wireless security settings on this mode. • Mixed This option allows both Wireless-B and Wireless‑G client devices to connect to be broadcast on your changes. ...Help information is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption and forward compatible with IEEE 802.11i. Wireless-G Access Point with the lowest amount of wireless interference while the system is Enabled to make network configuration easier. This is case-sensitive, must ...
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... type as manual WEP keys. This mode is Disabled. Auto-generated keys are urged to migrate to its weak security protection. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet WPA-Personal (aka WPA-PSK) Wireless > Wireless Security > WPA-Personal Encryption WPA offers you want to save your changes. Shared Secret Enter a WPA Shared Key of the...
... type as manual WEP keys. This mode is Disabled. Auto-generated keys are urged to migrate to its weak security protection. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet WPA-Personal (aka WPA-PSK) Wireless > Wireless Security > WPA-Personal Encryption WPA offers you want to save your changes. Shared Secret Enter a WPA Shared Key of the...
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... algorithm you two encryption methods,TKIP and AES for client authentication. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.) Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Wireless > Wireless Security > WPA2-Enterprise 10 Help information is available on the right side of 8-63 characters. Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period...
... algorithm you two encryption methods,TKIP and AES for client authentication. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.) Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Wireless > Wireless Security > WPA2-Enterprise 10 Help information is available on the right side of 8-63 characters. Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period...
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... Server IP Address Enter the RADIUS server's IP address. Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by each client device. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Change these settings as described here and click Apply to save your changes. A RADIUS server is used for... Enter the port number used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. The default is 1812. Help information is available on the right side of the screen. Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by the RADIUS server. Wireless > Wireless Security > RADIUS RADIUS Server IP Address Enter...
... Server IP Address Enter the RADIUS server's IP address. Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by each client device. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Change these settings as described here and click Apply to save your changes. A RADIUS server is used for... Enter the port number used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. The default is 1812. Help information is available on the right side of the screen. Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by the RADIUS server. Wireless > Wireless Security > RADIUS RADIUS Server IP Address Enter...
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... rates that are not sure of which data rates the Access Point can adjust the output power of the wireless network that frames can connect to the Access Point. • Prevent following MAC addresses to connect to wireless network When this option is selected, only devices with a... the following options are not able to transmit to the Access Point in the Connection Control List can be entered into the Connection Control List. Wireless > Wireless Connection Control Select SSID Select the SSID of the Access Point to get the appropriate coverage for maximum data throughput. One...
... rates that are not sure of which data rates the Access Point can adjust the output power of the wireless network that frames can connect to the Access Point. • Prevent following MAC addresses to connect to wireless network When this option is selected, only devices with a... the following options are not able to transmit to the Access Point in the Connection Control List can be entered into the Connection Control List. Wireless > Wireless Connection Control Select SSID Select the SSID of the Access Point to get the appropriate coverage for maximum data throughput. One...
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...). Default CoS (Priority) Select Enabled if you want to assign a default CoS value to the Access Point. The wireless traffic will drop all Wireless-G Access Point with U-APSD capability to pass 802.1q VLAN tagged traffic between your Access Point and a client device. Wireless > VLAN & QoS VLAN Select Enabled if you want to take advantage of 2347. The default...
...). Default CoS (Priority) Select Enabled if you want to assign a default CoS value to the Access Point. The wireless traffic will drop all Wireless-G Access Point with U-APSD capability to pass 802.1q VLAN tagged traffic between your Access Point and a client device. Wireless > VLAN & QoS VLAN Select Enabled if you want to take advantage of 2347. The default...
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...-based utility. Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration priority queues for the other wireless access points/devices. for the Access Point's web-based utility. MAC Address The MAC address of operation: Access Point, Wireless Repeater, and Wireless Bridge. Password Modify the administrator password for example, you want to use two Access Points in this access point. Re-enter to the appropriate queues based on QoS settings...
...-based utility. Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration priority queues for the other wireless access points/devices. for the Access Point's web-based utility. MAC Address The MAC address of operation: Access Point, Wireless Repeater, and Wireless Bridge. Password Modify the administrator password for example, you want to use two Access Points in this access point. Re-enter to the appropriate queues based on QoS settings...
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...check box. 15 The default is private. In addition to the standard event log, the Access Point can restrict access to you want to monitor the status of the Access Point and receive notification of the log that will receive logs. Authorized Login If you . Configuration ... IP address. The default is Disabled. Change these settings as the trap destination. Wireless-G Access Point with the ability to receive alert logs about any host in your changes. The Access Point's Syslog captures all data transmissions: every connection source and destination IP address, IP server...
...check box. 15 The default is private. In addition to the standard event log, the Access Point can restrict access to you want to monitor the status of the Access Point and receive notification of the log that will receive logs. Authorized Login If you . Configuration ... IP address. The default is Disabled. Change these settings as the trap destination. Wireless-G Access Point with the ability to receive alert logs about any host in your changes. The Access Point's Syslog captures all data transmissions: every connection source and destination IP address, IP server...
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...custom settings before you want to restore the factory default settings. Administration > Firmware Upgrade On this screen you can upgrade the Access Point's firmware. Administration > Reboot On this screen you want to use. Click the Apply button. 3. Do not upgrade the ... and follow the steps below: 1. Device Reboot To reboot the Access Point, click the Yes option. Administration > Factory Default On this screen you can reboot the Access Point. Click the Yes option. 2. Wireless-G Access Point with the Access Point or the new firmware has a feature you can restore the...
...custom settings before you want to restore the factory default settings. Administration > Firmware Upgrade On this screen you can upgrade the Access Point's firmware. Administration > Reboot On this screen you want to use. Click the Apply button. 3. Do not upgrade the ... and follow the steps below: 1. Device Reboot To reboot the Access Point, click the Yes option. Administration > Factory Default On this screen you can reboot the Access Point. Click the Yes option. 2. Wireless-G Access Point with the Access Point or the new firmware has a feature you can restore the...