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WAP200 USER GUIDE BUSINESS SERIES 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.
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... in the U.S. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. How to while using the Access Point. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Access Point. This exclamation point means there is...these symbols, there are presented like this User Guide The user guide to the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point has been designed to change without notice. and certain other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. WAP200-UG-8062710B-RC
... in the U.S. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. How to while using the Access Point. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Access Point. This exclamation point means there is...these symbols, there are presented like this User Guide The user guide to the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point has been designed to change without notice. and certain other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. WAP200-UG-8062710B-RC
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... 5 Example of a simple wireless network 6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point 7 The LEDs 7 The Ports 8 Antennas and Positions 9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point 10 Overview 10 Connection 10 Placement Options 11 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point 12 Overview 12 Accessing the Utility 12 Navigating the Utility 13 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point 16 The Setup - Wireless Connection Control Tab...
... 5 Example of a simple wireless network 6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point 7 The LEDs 7 The Ports 8 Antennas and Positions 9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point 10 Overview 10 Connection 10 Placement Options 11 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point 12 Overview 12 Accessing the Utility 12 Navigating the Utility 13 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point 16 The Setup - Wireless Connection Control Tab...
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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab 37 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 ...38 The Administration - Log Tab 36 The Administration - Local Network Tab 39 The Status - Wireless Tab 40 The Status - Factory Default Tab 37 The Administration - Config Management Tab 38 The Status -
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab 37 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 ...38 The Administration - Log Tab 36 The Administration - Local Network Tab 39 The Status - Wireless Tab 40 The Status - Factory Default Tab 37 The Administration - Config Management Tab 38 The Status -
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... Figure 6-10: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Enterprise) 22 Figure 6-11: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2 - Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) 20 Figure 6-7: Wireless - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 23 Figure 6-13: Wireless - VLAN & QoS 26 Figure 6-17: AP Mode 28 Figure 6-18: Wireless Repeater Mode 29 Figure 6-19: Wireless Bridge Mode 30 Wireless Security (Disabled) 19 Figure 6-5: Wireless - Enterprise Mixed) 22 Figure 6-12: Wireless - Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over...
... Figure 6-10: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Enterprise) 22 Figure 6-11: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2 - Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) 20 Figure 6-7: Wireless - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 23 Figure 6-13: Wireless - VLAN & QoS 26 Figure 6-17: AP Mode 28 Figure 6-18: Wireless Repeater Mode 29 Figure 6-19: Wireless Bridge Mode 30 Wireless Security (Disabled) 19 Figure 6-5: Wireless - Enterprise Mixed) 22 Figure 6-12: Wireless - Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over...
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... 36 Figure 6-24: Administration - Factory Default 37 Figure 6-25: Administration - Basic Settings 31 Figure 6-21: Security Monitor - System Performance 41 Figure 6-31: Status - Wireless 40 Figure 6-30: Status - System Performance 41 Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 50 Event Log 32 Figure 6-22: Administration - Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Figure 6-20: Security Monitor -
... 36 Figure 6-24: Administration - Factory Default 37 Figure 6-25: Administration - Basic Settings 31 Figure 6-21: Security Monitor - System Performance 41 Figure 6-31: Status - Wireless 40 Figure 6-30: Status - System Performance 41 Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 50 Event Log 32 Figure 6-22: Administration - Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Figure 6-20: Security Monitor -
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...it to your different networks. The Access Point bridges wireless networks of both data and power. This is called a WLAN, or Wireless Local Area Network. network: a series of computers or devices connected together. In fact, the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster ...a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. This Access Point will allow you for sharing computer resources. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you to expand the range of...
...it to your different networks. The Access Point bridges wireless networks of both data and power. This is called a WLAN, or Wireless Local Area Network. network: a series of computers or devices connected together. In fact, the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster ...a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. This Access Point will allow you for sharing computer resources. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you to expand the range of...
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... up and using the Wireless-G Access Point. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Wireless-G Access Point's applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point This chapter describes the physical features of the Access Point. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point This chapter instructs you...
... up and using the Wireless-G Access Point. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Wireless-G Access Point's applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point This chapter describes the physical features of the Access Point. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point This chapter instructs you...
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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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... an infrastructure network can move your wireless PC within a network, the effective transmission range in a wireless network must be more wireless adapters. Roaming means that they both share the same wireless network (SSID), wireless channel, and wireless security settings. 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.
... an infrastructure network can move your wireless PC within a network, the effective transmission range in a wireless network must be more wireless adapters. Roaming means that they both share the same wireless network (SSID), wireless channel, and wireless security settings. 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.
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...provide 48 VDC power output. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Network Layout The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster has been designed for more information about wireless products. Go to any switch or router with ... communicate with your networking options are limitless. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your wireless network, connect the Access Point's Ethernet network port to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for use with 802.11g and...
...provide 48 VDC power output. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Network Layout The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster has been designed for more information about wireless products. Go to any switch or router with ... communicate with your networking options are limitless. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your wireless network, connect the Access Point's Ethernet network port to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for use with 802.11g and...
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... Ethernet and Rangebooster Example of a simple wireless network Figure 2-1: Example of a simple wireless network This network will provide connectivity among wireless network devices and PCs that have a wired connection to the Access Points. The wireless Access Points are connecting to a Linksys switch that can connect to an ISP to the network. Each Access Point can connect to a router that provides...
... Ethernet and Rangebooster Example of a simple wireless network Figure 2-1: Example of a simple wireless network This network will provide connectivity among wireless network devices and PCs that have a wired connection to the Access Points. The wireless Access Points are connecting to a Linksys switch that can connect to an ISP to the network. Each Access Point can connect to a router that provides...
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... Green. Green. Green. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point 7 The LEDs If the Wireless LED is flashing, the Access Point is actively sending to or receiving data from a wireless device. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point The LEDs The Access Point's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on...
... Green. Green. Green. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point 7 The LEDs If the Wireless LED is flashing, the Access Point is actively sending to or receiving data from a wireless device. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point The LEDs The Access Point's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on...
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... the device. Chapter 3: Getting to the supplied power adapter. Do not reset the Access Point if you want to retain these settings. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Ports The Access Point's port are two ways to reset the Access Point to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router that may or may not...
... the device. Chapter 3: Getting to the supplied power adapter. Do not reset the Access Point if you want to retain these settings. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Ports The Access Point's port are two ways to reset the Access Point to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router that may or may not...
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... the Wireless-G Access Point 9 Antennas and Positions Antenna The Access Point has two detachable 2dBi omni-directional antennas. The Access Point can be placed on the back of the device. When placed on a desktop, the Access Point can be stacked with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Antennas and Positions The Access Point's antennas are located on a desktop or wall-mounted. Wireless-G Access Point with...
... the Wireless-G Access Point 9 Antennas and Positions Antenna The Access Point has two detachable 2dBi omni-directional antennas. The Access Point can be placed on the back of the device. When placed on a desktop, the Access Point can be stacked with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Antennas and Positions The Access Point's antennas are located on a desktop or wall-mounted. Wireless-G Access Point with...
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... Connect the Ethernet Cable Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point Overview Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 10 Proceed to the Access Point's Ethernet port. 2. Connect your Ethernet network cable to set up as soon as the Access Point powers on your network router or switch. Then... section, "Placement Options." Depending on . Connection 1. Refer to place and connect the Access Point. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point Overview This chapter explains how to "Chapter 5: Setting Up the...
... Connect the Ethernet Cable Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point Overview Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 10 Proceed to the Access Point's Ethernet port. 2. Connect your Ethernet network cable to set up as soon as the Access Point powers on your network router or switch. Then... section, "Placement Options." Depending on . Connection 1. Refer to place and connect the Access Point. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point Overview This chapter explains how to "Chapter 5: Setting Up the...
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... wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Access Point down until it snaps into the wall-mount slots. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point Placement Options 2-15/16" Figure 4-4: Mounting Dimensions 11 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Placement Options There ...that the hardware installation is to mount it sits on how to "Chapter 5: Setting up the Access Point. The second way is complete, proceed to set up the Wireless-G Access Point," for directions on a wall. The first way is to place it horizontally on a surface, ...
... wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Access Point down until it snaps into the wall-mount slots. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point Placement Options 2-15/16" Figure 4-4: Mounting Dimensions 11 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Placement Options There ...that the hardware installation is to mount it sits on how to "Chapter 5: Setting up the Access Point. The second way is complete, proceed to set up the Wireless-G Access Point," for directions on a wall. The first way is to place it horizontally on a surface, ...
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...more information on the World Wide Web. 12 browser: an application that is admin. 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 be configured through your PC to have a 48VDC Power Injector... box with the default settings. Configure your web browser with the Access Point. The Access Point's default password is networked with the web-based Utility. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point Overview HAVE YOU: Enabled TCP/IP on the same subnet as ...
...more information on the World Wide Web. 12 browser: an application that is admin. 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 be configured through your PC to have a 48VDC Power Injector... box with the default settings. Configure your web browser with the Access Point. The Access Point's default password is networked with the web-based Utility. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point Overview HAVE YOU: Enabled TCP/IP on the same subnet as ...
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...on the LAN side. Set the time on this Access Point. Mixed), SSID, and radio channel on this screen. • Wireless Security. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point Navigating the Utility Figure 5-1: Login Screen 13 Although...Wireless You will have to use the Wireless tabs to configure the Access Point's security settings. • Wireless Connection Control. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster 3. Choose the wireless network mode (e.g. Configure the host name and IP address settings for the Access Point. • Basic Wireless...
...on the LAN side. Set the time on this Access Point. Mixed), SSID, and radio channel on this screen. • Wireless Security. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point Navigating the Utility Figure 5-1: Login Screen 13 Although...Wireless You will have to use the Wireless tabs to configure the Access Point's security settings. • Wireless Connection Control. Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster 3. Choose the wireless network mode (e.g. Configure the host name and IP address settings for the Access Point. • Basic Wireless...
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... the backup configuration file to reboot the Access Point. • Config Management. Configure the Log settings for the Access Point to configure the Access Point mode. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point 14 Navigating the Utility Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster • Advanced Wireless Settings. The three available modes are Access Point, Wireless Repeater, and Wireless Bridge. Use this screen. • Factory...
... the backup configuration file to reboot the Access Point. • Config Management. Configure the Log settings for the Access Point to configure the Access Point mode. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point 14 Navigating the Utility Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster • Advanced Wireless Settings. The three available modes are Access Point, Wireless Repeater, and Wireless Bridge. Use this screen. • Factory...