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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Model No. WAP200 USER GUIDE BUSINESS SERIES
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Model No. WAP200 USER GUIDE BUSINESS SERIES
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..., Cisco and the Cisco Logo are word: definition. How to Use this User Guide The user guide to the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point has been designed to make understanding networking with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. WAP200-UG-8062710B-RC Wireless-G Access Point with the Access Point...
..., Cisco and the Cisco Logo are word: definition. How to Use this User Guide The user guide to the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point has been designed to make understanding networking with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. WAP200-UG-8062710B-RC Wireless-G Access Point with the Access Point...
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Basic Settings Tab 31 The Security Monitor - Event Log Tab 32 The Administration - Wireless Security Tab 19 The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab 25 The Wireless - Time Tab 17 The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab 24 The Wireless - Management Tab 34 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this User Guide...
Basic Settings Tab 31 The Security Monitor - Event Log Tab 32 The Administration - Wireless Security Tab 19 The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab 25 The Wireless - Time Tab 17 The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab 24 The Wireless - Management Tab 34 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this User Guide...
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...The Administration - System Performance Tab 41 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 43 Frequently Asked Questions 43 Appendix B: Wireless Security 47 Security Precautions 47 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 47 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 50 Appendix D: Windows Help 51 Appendix E: Glossary 52 Appendix... The Status - Reboot Tab 38 The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab 37 The Administration - Wireless Tab 40 The Status - Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Administration - Log Tab 36 The Administration - Local Network Tab ...
...The Administration - System Performance Tab 41 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 43 Frequently Asked Questions 43 Appendix B: Wireless Security 47 Security Precautions 47 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 47 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 50 Appendix D: Windows Help 51 Appendix E: Glossary 52 Appendix... The Status - Reboot Tab 38 The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab 37 The Administration - Wireless Tab 40 The Status - Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Administration - Log Tab 36 The Administration - Local Network Tab ...
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... Figure 6-17: AP Mode 28 Figure 6-18: Wireless Repeater Mode 29 Figure 6-19: Wireless Bridge Mode 30 Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) 20 Figure 6-7: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Enterprise) 21 Figure 6-10: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2 - Wireless Connection Control 24 Figure 6-14: Select MAC Address from Wireless Client List 24 Figure 6-15: Wireless - Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster List of...
... Figure 6-17: AP Mode 28 Figure 6-18: Wireless Repeater Mode 29 Figure 6-19: Wireless Bridge Mode 30 Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) 20 Figure 6-7: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Enterprise) 21 Figure 6-10: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2 - Wireless Connection Control 24 Figure 6-14: Select MAC Address from Wireless Client List 24 Figure 6-15: Wireless - Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster List of...
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... 36 Figure 6-24: Administration - Firmware Upgrade 37 Figure 6-26: Administration - Config Management 38 Figure 6-28: Status - Wireless 41 Figure 6-32: Status - Event Log 32 Figure 6-22: Administration - Factory Default 37 Figure 6-25: Administration - ...41 Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 50 Basic Settings 31 Figure 6-21: Security Monitor - Reboot 38 Figure 6-27: Administration - Wireless 40 Figure 6-30: Status - Management 34 Figure 6-23: Administration - Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Figure 6-20: Security Monitor -
... 36 Figure 6-24: Administration - Firmware Upgrade 37 Figure 6-26: Administration - Config Management 38 Figure 6-28: Status - Wireless 41 Figure 6-32: Status - Event Log 32 Figure 6-22: Administration - Factory Default 37 Figure 6-25: Administration - ...41 Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 50 Basic Settings 31 Figure 6-21: Security Monitor - Reboot 38 Figure 6-27: Administration - Wireless 40 Figure 6-30: Status - Management 34 Figure 6-23: Administration - Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Figure 6-20: Security Monitor -
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...protocol defined in this mean? How does the Access Point do all of a wireless network. The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster also offers the convenience of this? Networks are useful tools for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster. PCs on...): a technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to get the most out of 2.4GHz. An access point allows for playing multiplayer video games. In fact, the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster can also be all you need to deliver both 802.11g...
...protocol defined in this mean? How does the Access Point do all of a wireless network. The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster also offers the convenience of this? Networks are useful tools for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster. PCs on...): a technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to get the most out of 2.4GHz. An access point allows for playing multiplayer video games. In fact, the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster can also be all you need to deliver both 802.11g...
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... use of the Wireless-G Access Point with wireless networking. • Appendix E: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of the Access Point. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point This chapter instructs you on how to upgrade the Access Point's firmware. • Appendix D: Windows Help. Chapter 1: Introduction 2 What's in networking. • Appendix F: Specifications This appendix provides the Access Point's technical specifications. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over...
... use of the Wireless-G Access Point with wireless networking. • Appendix E: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of the Access Point. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point This chapter instructs you on how to upgrade the Access Point's firmware. • Appendix D: Windows Help. Chapter 1: Introduction 2 What's in networking. • Appendix F: Specifications This appendix provides the Access Point's technical specifications. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over...
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Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this User Guide? Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster • Appendix G: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Access Point's warranty information. • Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Access Point's regulatory information. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this User Guide? Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster • Appendix G: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Access Point's warranty information. • Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Access Point's regulatory information. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
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... a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position. Proper access point positioning combined with one access point's range to each other (peer-to the wireless space. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. This Access Point has 802.11F Inter-Access Point Protocol (IAPP) to access wired network through a bridge such as the wireless access point, or wireless router. Before you can communicate...
... a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position. Proper access point positioning combined with one access point's range to each other (peer-to the wireless space. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. This Access Point has 802.11F Inter-Access Point Protocol (IAPP) to access wired network through a bridge such as the wireless access point, or wireless router. Before you can communicate...
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... wired network with Power over Ethernet (PoE)-or a PoE injector, such as the notebook adapters for your laptop computers, PCI adapters for your wireless network, connect the Access Point's Ethernet network port to any switch or router with your desktop PCs, and USB adapters for all PCs when you want to the Linksys...
... wired network with Power over Ethernet (PoE)-or a PoE injector, such as the notebook adapters for your laptop computers, PCI adapters for your wireless network, connect the Access Point's Ethernet network port to any switch or router with your desktop PCs, and USB adapters for all PCs when you want to the Linksys...
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... to the switch. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 6 Example of a Simple Wireless Network The above diagram shows a typical infrastructure wireless network setup. Each Access Point can connect to an ISP to the network. The switch then can connect to a router that can connect multiple wireless devices to reach global Internet. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
... to the switch. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 6 Example of a Simple Wireless Network The above diagram shows a typical infrastructure wireless network setup. Each Access Point can connect to an ISP to the network. The switch then can connect to a router that can connect multiple wireless devices to reach global Internet. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
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If the Wireless LED is flashing, the Access Point is actively sending to Know the Wireless-G Access Point The LEDs The Access Point's LEDs, where information about network activity is powered on. The WIRELESS LED lights up when the Access Point is displayed, are located on the Access Point. The ETHERNET LED lights up when the Access Point is active on the front panel. Wireless-G Access Point with Power...
If the Wireless LED is flashing, the Access Point is actively sending to Know the Wireless-G Access Point The LEDs The Access Point's LEDs, where information about network activity is powered on. The WIRELESS LED lights up when the Access Point is displayed, are located on the Access Point. The ETHERNET LED lights up when the Access Point is active on the front panel. Wireless-G Access Point with Power...
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... network devices, such as a switch or router that may or may not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). Wireless-G Access Point with the factory defaults. The Ethernet network port connects to Know the Wireless-G Access Point 8 The Ports port: the connection point on a computer or networking device used for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults using the...
... network devices, such as a switch or router that may or may not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). Wireless-G Access Point with the factory defaults. The Ethernet network port connects to Know the Wireless-G Access Point 8 The Ports port: the connection point on a computer or networking device used for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults using the...
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... antennas. Figure 3-3: Desktop Placement and Antenna Setup Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point 9 Antennas and Positions Adjust the two antennas so that they form a 90 degree angle for best MIMO range performance. The Access Point can be placed on a desktop, the Access Point can be stacked with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Antennas and Positions...
... antennas. Figure 3-3: Desktop Placement and Antenna Setup Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point 9 Antennas and Positions Adjust the two antennas so that they form a 90 degree angle for best MIMO range performance. The Access Point can be placed on a desktop, the Access Point can be stacked with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Antennas and Positions...
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... mounting the device. If you are not using Power Over Ethernet (POE), proceed to the Access Point's Power port. hardware: the physical aspect of the network cable to "Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point". Depending on . Connection 1. Refer to the Access Point's Ethernet port. 2. Then connect the other end of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology...
... mounting the device. If you are not using Power Over Ethernet (POE), proceed to the Access Point's Power port. hardware: the physical aspect of the network cable to "Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point". Depending on . Connection 1. Refer to the Access Point's Ethernet port. 2. Then connect the other end of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology...
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... the little slots in further detail below. Now that the hardware installation is to "Chapter 5: Setting up the Access Point. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point Placement Options 2-15/16" Figure 4-4: Mounting Dimensions 11 The third way is complete, proceed to mount it on...other stand. Determine where you want to set up the Wireless-G Access Point," for directions on how to mount the Access Point, and install two screws that are 2-15/16" apart. 3. Line up the Access Point. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Placement Options There are ...
... the little slots in further detail below. Now that the hardware installation is to "Chapter 5: Setting up the Access Point. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point Placement Options 2-15/16" Figure 4-4: Mounting Dimensions 11 The third way is complete, proceed to mount it on...other stand. Determine where you want to set up the Wireless-G Access Point," for directions on how to mount the Access Point, and install two screws that are 2-15/16" apart. 3. Line up the Access Point. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Placement Options There are ...
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... you have a 48VDC Power Injector (e.g. Linksys WAPPOE), power up your PC. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point Overview HAVE YOU: Enabled TCP/IP on TCP/IP. Accessing the Utility There are three ways to connect to assign the IP address in the subnet through your PC ... the static IP address on the same subnet as the Access Point's default IP address (192.168.1.245). 2. Your PC will also customize their wireless settings: • Wireless On the Wireless screen, change default SSID under the Wireless Security Tab and complete the options for the selected security mode...
... you have a 48VDC Power Injector (e.g. Linksys WAPPOE), power up your PC. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point Overview HAVE YOU: Enabled TCP/IP on TCP/IP. Accessing the Utility There are three ways to connect to assign the IP address in the subnet through your PC ... the static IP address on the same subnet as the Access Point's default IP address (192.168.1.245). 2. Your PC will also customize their wireless settings: • Wireless On the Wireless screen, change default SSID under the Wireless Security Tab and complete the options for the selected security mode...
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... & sub tabs of the main tabs. Configure the host name and IP address settings for the Access Point. • Basic Wireless Settings. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point Navigating the Utility Figure 5-1: Login Screen 13 Launch your Access Point to this Access Point. • Time. Enter admin in the Address field. It is connected on this screen. • Basic...
... & sub tabs of the main tabs. Configure the host name and IP address settings for the Access Point. • Basic Wireless Settings. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point Navigating the Utility Figure 5-1: Login Screen 13 Launch your Access Point to this Access Point. • Time. Enter admin in the Address field. It is connected on this screen. • Basic...
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... as restore the backup configuration file to the Access Point. You can save the configuration file for the Access Point on this screen to reboot the Access Point. • Config Management. This screen allows you to configure the Access Point's security monitor capabilities. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster • Advanced Wireless Settings. Use this screen. • Factory Default...
... as restore the backup configuration file to the Access Point. You can save the configuration file for the Access Point on this screen to reboot the Access Point. • Config Management. This screen allows you to configure the Access Point's security monitor capabilities. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster • Advanced Wireless Settings. Use this screen. • Factory Default...