User Guide
Page 7
...'s hard drive. Use the instructions in homes and offices, they form a wireless network. But what does all of a wireless network. PCs on a wired network. poe (power over a single Ethernet network cable. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome Networks are connected with wireless client cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. Also used for playing multiplayer video games. ethernet: network protocol defined in two different buildings, by using Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) technology. An access point allows for greater range...
...'s hard drive. Use the instructions in homes and offices, they form a wireless network. But what does all of a wireless network. PCs on a wired network. poe (power over a single Ethernet network cable. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome Networks are connected with wireless client cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. Also used for playing multiplayer video games. ethernet: network protocol defined in two different buildings, by using Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) technology. An access point allows for greater range...
User Guide
Page 8
... the available configuration through the web-based utility. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some of the ways Windows can help you on how to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you with wireless networking. •...
... the available configuration through the web-based utility. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some of the ways Windows can help you on how to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you with wireless networking. •...
User Guide
Page 12
... provide connectivity among wireless network devices and PCs that provides power to the switch. The wireless Access Points are connecting to a Linksys switch that have a wired connection to the Access Points. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 6 Example of a Simple Wireless Network The above diagram shows a typical infrastructure wireless network setup. The switch then can connect to a router that can connect multiple wireless devices to reach global Internet. Each Access Point can connect to an ISP to the network. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet...
... provide connectivity among wireless network devices and PCs that provides power to the switch. The wireless Access Points are connecting to a Linksys switch that have a wired connection to the Access Points. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 6 Example of a Simple Wireless Network The above diagram shows a typical infrastructure wireless network setup. The switch then can connect to a router that can connect multiple wireless devices to reach global Internet. Each Access Point can connect to an ISP to the network. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet...
User Guide
Page 14
...want to the supplied power adapter. port: the connection point on the back of your settings (including wireless security, IP address, and SSID) and replace them with the factory defaults. Either press the Reset button, for plugging in cables or adapters Figure 3-2: Back View Reset Button Ethernet Power There are located on a computer or networking device used for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults using the Access Point's web-based utility. IMPORTANT: Resetting the Access Point will erase all of the device. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and...
...want to the supplied power adapter. port: the connection point on the back of your settings (including wireless security, IP address, and SSID) and replace them with the factory defaults. Either press the Reset button, for plugging in cables or adapters Figure 3-2: Back View Reset Button Ethernet Power There are located on a computer or networking device used for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults using the Access Point's web-based utility. IMPORTANT: Resetting the Access Point will erase all of the device. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and...
User Guide
Page 18
... Management screen. Or if there is a DHCP server connected to the switch, configure it to the same network. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point Overview The Access Point has been designed to perform the most users only have a PoE switch (e.g. This chapter explains how to use of the Utility: • Setup On the Setup screen, enter your PC to assign the IP address in the subnet through the use...
... Management screen. Or if there is a DHCP server connected to the switch, configure it to the same network. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point Overview The Access Point has been designed to perform the most users only have a PoE switch (e.g. This chapter explains how to use of the Utility: • Setup On the Setup screen, enter your PC to assign the IP address in the subnet through the use...
User Guide
Page 19
... Address settings, and set a new password from client devices to use the default password, admin. (You can connect your web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox and enter the Access Point's default IP address, 192.168.1.245, in the User Name field. Press the Enter key. Set the time on this screen to the Access Point when the DHCP server is not recommended, because you can set the time on this screen. • Wireless Security. Choose the wireless network mode (e.g. Launch your PC wirelessly...
... Address settings, and set a new password from client devices to use the default password, admin. (You can connect your web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox and enter the Access Point's default IP address, 192.168.1.245, in the User Name field. Press the Enter key. Set the time on this screen to the Access Point when the DHCP server is not recommended, because you can set the time on this screen. • Wireless Security. Choose the wireless network mode (e.g. Launch your PC wirelessly...
User Guide
Page 24
... Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Wireless - SSID Broadcast. You may be connected to help users configure their respective data rates. Basic Wireless Settings Tab Each SSID owns its own MAC address on this Access Point. Select one of wireless interference while the system is Mixed. The default is powering up to your network. This might be used among all devices in range. Auto channel selection will take several seconds to find the best channel. Basic Wireless Settings Tab Change...
... Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Wireless - SSID Broadcast. You may be connected to help users configure their respective data rates. Basic Wireless Settings Tab Each SSID owns its own MAC address on this Access Point. Select one of wireless interference while the system is Mixed. The default is powering up to your network. This might be used among all devices in range. Auto channel selection will take several seconds to find the best channel. Basic Wireless Settings Tab Change...
User Guide
Page 25
...RADIUS. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption and forward compatible with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Change these settings as either Open System or Shared Key. WEP This security mode is Disabled. Users are associated to its weak security protection. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security (WEP) 19 WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, Enterprise modes use a RADIUS server for authentication, while RADIUS stands for each other wireless networks (SSIDs). The default...
...RADIUS. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption and forward compatible with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Change these settings as either Open System or Shared Key. WEP This security mode is Disabled. Users are associated to its weak security protection. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security (WEP) 19 WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, Enterprise modes use a RADIUS server for authentication, while RADIUS stands for each other wireless networks (SSIDs). The default...
User Guide
Page 26
... WEP keys using a Passphrase, then enter the Passphrase in length for data encryption. WPA Shared Key. Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) WPA2-Personal WPA Algorithm. Enter a WPA Shared Key of the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9". Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal) 20 WEP Encryption. Help information is 3600 seconds. The default is available on the right side of algorithm you want to manually enter WEP keys, then complete the fields provided. Wireless-G Access Point with Power...
... WEP keys using a Passphrase, then enter the Passphrase in length for data encryption. WPA Shared Key. Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) WPA2-Personal WPA Algorithm. Enter a WPA Shared Key of the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9". Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal) 20 WEP Encryption. Help information is 3600 seconds. The default is available on the right side of algorithm you want to manually enter WEP keys, then complete the fields provided. Wireless-G Access Point with Power...
User Guide
Page 29
... RADIUS server. Shared Secret. A RADIUS server is used for client authentication and WEP is also known as Dynamic WEP with IEEE 802.1X. Enter the port number used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. Wireless Security (RADIUS) Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point 23 The Wireless - RADIUS Server Port. Disable There is no longer supported to ensure compatibility with Microsoft's Windows implementation. Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster RADIUS This security mode is used for data encryption. Help information...
... RADIUS server. Shared Secret. A RADIUS server is used for client authentication and WEP is also known as Dynamic WEP with IEEE 802.1X. Enter the port number used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. Wireless Security (RADIUS) Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point 23 The Wireless - RADIUS Server Port. Disable There is no longer supported to ensure compatibility with Microsoft's Windows implementation. Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster RADIUS This security mode is used for data encryption. Help information...
User Guide
Page 30
... Access Point. Enter the MAC addresses of the screen. Wireless-G Access Point with a MAC address specified in the Connection Control List will be allowed to connect to the Access Point. Wireless Connection Control Select SSID. When this button and a window appears to let you want to control. Click this option is selected, only devices with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Wireless - Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to wireless network. Enabled/Disabled. The default...
... Access Point. Enter the MAC addresses of the screen. Wireless-G Access Point with a MAC address specified in the Connection Control List will be allowed to connect to the Access Point. Wireless Connection Control Select SSID. When this button and a window appears to let you want to control. Click this option is selected, only devices with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Wireless - Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to wireless network. Enabled/Disabled. The default...
User Guide
Page 31
... Wireless-G Access Point 25 The Wireless - To support 802.11g devices only, use this feature. Select the level you want to permanently disable this feature as defined in IEEE 802.11 specifications, so they know which setting to get the appropriate coverage for the Access Point. Beacon Interval. Power Output. If you to achieve higher frame rates. A beacon includes the wireless networks service area, the Access Point address, the Broadcast...
... Wireless-G Access Point 25 The Wireless - To support 802.11g devices only, use this feature. Select the level you want to permanently disable this feature as defined in IEEE 802.11 specifications, so they know which setting to get the appropriate coverage for the Access Point. Beacon Interval. Power Output. If you to achieve higher frame rates. A beacon includes the wireless networks service area, the Access Point address, the Broadcast...
User Guide
Page 32
... has Trunk port mode which requires RADIUS server (802.1X) authentication, the VLAN ID needs to be the same as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to your specified settings. The default is enabled, the value entered (VLAN ID) in from the wired LAN. The VLAN should remain at its default setting of 2346. To access the web-based utility from...
... has Trunk port mode which requires RADIUS server (802.1X) authentication, the VLAN ID needs to be the same as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to your specified settings. The default is enabled, the value entered (VLAN ID) in from the wired LAN. The VLAN should remain at its default setting of 2346. To access the web-based utility from...
User Guide
Page 36
...LAN Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point 30 The AP Mode Tab In order for your other wireless devices to connect to the Access Point, you must reset it to Wireless Bridge mode. The two modes are mutually exclusive. IMPORTANT: In Wireless Bridge mode, the Access Point can ONLY be able to connect to this mode. Enter the MAC address(es) of the access point(s) that will not be accessed by another access point set to Access Point mode. This mode connects physically separated wired networks using multiple access points. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet...
...LAN Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point 30 The AP Mode Tab In order for your other wireless devices to connect to the Access Point, you must reset it to Wireless Bridge mode. The two modes are mutually exclusive. IMPORTANT: In Wireless Bridge mode, the Access Point can ONLY be able to connect to this mode. Enter the MAC address(es) of the access point(s) that will not be accessed by another access point set to Access Point mode. This mode connects physically separated wired networks using multiple access points. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet...
User Guide
Page 37
.... Wireless-G Access Point with Linksys Business Series wireless client adapters. A client utility will be able to use this Wireless Access Point. Enter the password of this advanced feature. User Name. Click the Add/Save button to download information from the Access Point. Basic Settings Tab The current version will display in and get authenticated to confirm. Figure 6-20: Security Monitor - This feature works together with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Security Monitor - Wireless Security Monitor Enabled/Disabled. You can enable or disable the security...
.... Wireless-G Access Point with Linksys Business Series wireless client adapters. A client utility will be able to use this Wireless Access Point. Enter the password of this advanced feature. User Name. Click the Add/Save button to download information from the Access Point. Basic Settings Tab The current version will display in and get authenticated to confirm. Figure 6-20: Security Monitor - This feature works together with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Security Monitor - Wireless Security Monitor Enabled/Disabled. You can enable or disable the security...
User Guide
Page 41
... only. The default is public. Enter the privacy password for data encryption on the right side of the remote host computer that allows read /write access to cancel your management software does not support V3. Change these settings as they occur on V3 or your changes. Wireless-G Access Point with the ability to access and manage the SNMP MIB objects. Location. Privacy password. Security user Name. Set Community. Enter the password that will...
... only. The default is public. Enter the privacy password for data encryption on the right side of the remote host computer that allows read /write access to cancel your management software does not support V3. Change these settings as they occur on V3 or your changes. Wireless-G Access Point with the ability to access and manage the SNMP MIB objects. Location. Privacy password. Security user Name. Set Community. Enter the password that will...
User Guide
Page 43
...up with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster System Error Messages. Help information is reset, you will have to re-enter all of your computer. To upgrade the Access Point's firmware: 1. Configuration Changes. To restore the Access Point's factory default settings, click the Yes radio button. Firmware Upgrade Tab On this screen you want to log system error messages, click the checkbox. After you upgrade its firmware, you can restore the Access Point's factory default settings. Extract the firmware upgrade file on your configuration settings. Factory Default Tab Figure...
...up with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster System Error Messages. Help information is reset, you will have to re-enter all of your computer. To upgrade the Access Point's firmware: 1. Configuration Changes. To restore the Access Point's factory default settings, click the Yes radio button. Firmware Upgrade Tab On this screen you want to log system error messages, click the checkbox. After you upgrade its firmware, you can restore the Access Point's factory default settings. Extract the firmware upgrade file on your configuration settings. Factory Default Tab Figure...
User Guide
Page 52
... volume of your environment. Wireless security, such as a network adapter, that the same wireless security settings are being used on a different channel (frequency). No more than 45, but not on the back of users the Access Point can change every time a computer logs on the same channel and in close proximity to any Ethernet networking device, such as WEP or WPA, is usually permanent. The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a MAC Address? How do I cannot see...
... volume of your environment. Wireless security, such as a network adapter, that the same wireless security settings are being used on a different channel (frequency). No more than 45, but not on the back of users the Access Point can change every time a computer logs on the same channel and in close proximity to any Ethernet networking device, such as WEP or WPA, is usually permanent. The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a MAC Address? How do I cannot see...
User Guide
Page 60
...utility that uses an authentication server to the Internet. LAN - NAT (Network Address Translation) - Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - A type of packets at the IP layer. Network - Passphrase - A company that a manufacturer assigns to -Point Tunneling Protocol) - MAC (Media Access Control) Address - POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - An Internet utility used to data transport. A standard mail server commonly used on a computer or networking device used as a type of computers or devices connected for the Internet. Port - Power over Ethernet (PoE) - PPTP (Point...
...utility that uses an authentication server to the Internet. LAN - NAT (Network Address Translation) - Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - A type of packets at the IP layer. Network - Passphrase - A company that a manufacturer assigns to -Point Tunneling Protocol) - MAC (Media Access Control) Address - POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - An Internet utility used to data transport. A standard mail server commonly used on a computer or networking device used as a type of computers or devices connected for the Internet. Port - Power over Ethernet (PoE) - PPTP (Point...
User Guide
Page 63
....11i - Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Appendix F: Specifications Model Standards Ports Buttons Cabling Type LEDs Operating System Setup/Config WebUI Management SNMP Version Event Logging Web F/W upgrade Diags: Flash, etc. Ready (Wireless QoS), 802.11F (Wireless Roaming) 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, 12 VDC Power Reset UTP CAT 5 Power, POE, Wireless, Ethernet Linux Built in Web UI for Easy browser-based configuration (HTTP/HTTPS) SNMP Version 1, 2c, 3 E-mail Notification Remote Syslog Firmware Upgradeable Through Web-Browser Diags: Flash, RAM, LAN, WLAN Appendix...
....11i - Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Appendix F: Specifications Model Standards Ports Buttons Cabling Type LEDs Operating System Setup/Config WebUI Management SNMP Version Event Logging Web F/W upgrade Diags: Flash, etc. Ready (Wireless QoS), 802.11F (Wireless Roaming) 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, 12 VDC Power Reset UTP CAT 5 Power, POE, Wireless, Ethernet Linux Built in Web UI for Easy browser-based configuration (HTTP/HTTPS) SNMP Version 1, 2c, 3 E-mail Notification Remote Syslog Firmware Upgradeable Through Web-Browser Diags: Flash, RAM, LAN, WLAN Appendix...