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ADMINISTRATION GUIDE Cisco Small Business WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
ADMINISTRATION GUIDE Cisco Small Business WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
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... a Simple Wireless Network 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Access Point 6 Front Panel 6 Back Panel 7 Antennas and Positions 8 Chapter 4: Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point 9 Placement Options 9 Desktop Option 9 Wall-Mount Option 9 Stand Option 10 Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point to the Network 11 Using a PoE Switch to Connect the WAP4410N Access Point to the Network 12 Using a Standard Switch to Connect the WAP4410N Access Point to...
... a Simple Wireless Network 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Access Point 6 Front Panel 6 Back Panel 7 Antennas and Positions 8 Chapter 4: Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point 9 Placement Options 9 Desktop Option 9 Wall-Mount Option 9 Stand Option 10 Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point to the Network 11 Using a PoE Switch to Connect the WAP4410N Access Point to the Network 12 Using a Standard Switch to Connect the WAP4410N Access Point to...
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... AP Mode 49 Administration 51 Configuring Administration Settings 52 Configuring Administration Log 54 Diagnosing Access Point Problems 56 Restoring Factory Default Settings 57 Upgrading the Firmware 58 Rebooting the Access Point 59 Managing the Access Point's Configuration 60 Configuring Status Settings 61 Checking Local Network Status 61 Checking the Wireless Status 63 WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet iv
... AP Mode 49 Administration 51 Configuring Administration Settings 52 Configuring Administration Log 54 Diagnosing Access Point Problems 56 Restoring Factory Default Settings 57 Upgrading the Firmware 58 Rebooting the Access Point 59 Managing the Access Point's Configuration 60 Configuring Status Settings 61 Checking Local Network Status 61 Checking the Wireless Status 63 WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet iv
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Checking System Performance Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Help Frequently Asked Questions Windows Help TCP/IP Shared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Protecting Your Network Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Appendix D: Specifications Appendix E: Where to Go From Here Product Resources Related Documentation Contents 64 66 66 72 72 73 73 74 74 75 77 79 82 82 83 WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet v
Checking System Performance Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Help Frequently Asked Questions Windows Help TCP/IP Shared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Protecting Your Network Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Appendix D: Specifications Appendix E: Where to Go From Here Product Resources Related Documentation Contents 64 66 66 72 72 73 73 74 74 75 77 79 82 82 83 WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet v
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... 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Title Description Introduction Introduces the access point and its capabilities. Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point Explains how to the network. About This Document Preface This guide describes the concepts and tasks necessary to configure the basic settings of the access point through your WAP4410 access point. Setting Up the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Explains how to use the web-based utility...
... 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Title Description Introduction Introduces the access point and its capabilities. Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point Explains how to the network. About This Document Preface This guide describes the concepts and tasks necessary to configure the basic settings of the access point through your WAP4410 access point. Setting Up the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Explains how to use the web-based utility...
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Provides links to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the access point. Finding Text in a PDF Follow this procedure to upgrade the access point's firmware. STEP 1 Enter your search terms in PDF Files The WAP4410N Access Point documents are published as PDF files. You can perform the following tasks: • Search...® Reader® lets you find text in a specific folder or disk drive). • Perform advanced searches. Discusses security considerations when using a wireless network. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet vii
Provides links to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the access point. Finding Text in a PDF Follow this procedure to upgrade the access point's firmware. STEP 1 Enter your search terms in PDF Files The WAP4410N Access Point documents are published as PDF files. You can perform the following tasks: • Search...® Reader® lets you find text in a specific folder or disk drive). • Perform advanced searches. Discusses security considerations when using a wireless network. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet vii
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... more instances of the search term. Preface STEP 2 Optionally, click the arrow next to the Find text box to refine your PC or local network. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet viii STEP 4 Acrobat displays the first instance of the term. Finding Text in Multiple PDF Files The Search window lets you...
... more instances of the search term. Preface STEP 2 Optionally, click the arrow next to the Find text box to refine your PC or local network. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet viii STEP 4 Acrobat displays the first instance of the term. Finding Text in Multiple PDF Files The Search window lets you...
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..., see the Adobe Acrobat online help. If you want to specify additional search criteria, click Use Advanced Search Options, and choose the options you want . WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet ix From the drop-down box, choose Browse for Location.
..., see the Adobe Acrobat online help. If you want to specify additional search criteria, click Use Advanced Search Options, and choose the options you want . WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet ix From the drop-down box, choose Browse for Location.
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... over Ethernet (PoE) capability (in homes and offices, they form a wireless network. The Cisco WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 1 It also support 802.11g and 802.11b clients in different directions. In addition, this access point provides longer coverage by IEEE. Computers on a wireless network. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power over Ethernet even offers the convenience of 802.11n...
... over Ethernet (PoE) capability (in homes and offices, they form a wireless network. The Cisco WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 1 It also support 802.11g and 802.11b clients in different directions. In addition, this access point provides longer coverage by IEEE. Computers on a wireless network. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power over Ethernet even offers the convenience of 802.11n...
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These instructions should be all you connect the access point, set it up, and configure it to get the most out of the access point. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 2 Introduction 1 Use the instructions in this guide to help you need to bridge your different networks.
These instructions should be all you connect the access point, set it up, and configure it to get the most out of the access point. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 2 Introduction 1 Use the instructions in this guide to help you need to bridge your different networks.
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... that they both share the same wireless network (SSID) and wireless security settings. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with wireless cards or adapters can move your wireless computer within a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network can transmit signal at higher power to access wired network through a bridge such as the wireless access point, or wireless router. Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports...
... that they both share the same wireless network (SSID) and wireless security settings. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with wireless cards or adapters can move your wireless computer within a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network can transmit signal at higher power to access wired network through a bridge such as the wireless access point, or wireless router. Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports...
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WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with a 802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11b wireless print server (if available). These wireless products can also communicate with Power Over Internet 4 Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout 2 Network Layout The Wireless-N Access Point has been designed for use with... Wireless Network The diagram below shows a typical infrastructure wireless network setup. To link your wired network with your wireless network, connect the access point's Ethernet network port to the Cisco website at www.cisco.com for the splitter output. The access point ...
WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with a 802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11b wireless print server (if available). These wireless products can also communicate with Power Over Internet 4 Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout 2 Network Layout The Wireless-N Access Point has been designed for use with... Wireless Network The diagram below shows a typical infrastructure wireless network setup. To link your wired network with your wireless network, connect the access point's Ethernet network port to the Cisco website at www.cisco.com for the splitter output. The access point ...
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The switch connects to a router that have a wired connection to the switch. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with power. Each access point can connect multiple wireless devices to the network. This network provides connectivity among wireless network devices and computers that connects to the Internet. Planning Your Wireless Network Example of a Simple Wireless Network 2 The wireless access points are connecting to a Cisco switch that provides them with Power Over Internet 5
The switch connects to a router that have a wired connection to the switch. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with power. Each access point can connect multiple wireless devices to the network. This network provides connectivity among wireless network devices and computers that connects to the Internet. Planning Your Wireless Network Example of a Simple Wireless Network 2 The wireless access points are connecting to a Cisco switch that provides them with Power Over Internet 5
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... the device is actively sending to Know the Wireless-N Access Point This chapter describes the external features of the devices over the Ethernet network port. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 6 This LED flashes when the access point is powered on the access point. POWER LED-(Green) Lights up when the wireless module is powered through the Ethernet network port...
... the device is actively sending to Know the Wireless-N Access Point This chapter describes the external features of the devices over the Ethernet network port. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 6 This LED flashes when the access point is powered on the access point. POWER LED-(Green) Lights up when the wireless module is powered through the Ethernet network port...
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Getting to Know the Wireless-N Access Point Back Panel 3 Back Panel The ports of the access point are two ways to reset the access point to the factory default configuration. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 7 POWER Port-Connects the access point to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router that may or may not support PoE. ETHERNET Port-Connects to...
Getting to Know the Wireless-N Access Point Back Panel 3 Back Panel The ports of the access point are two ways to reset the access point to the factory default configuration. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 7 POWER Port-Connects the access point to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router that may or may not support PoE. ETHERNET Port-Connects to...
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Getting to Know the Wireless-N Access Point Antennas and Positions 3 Antennas and Positions The WAP4410N Access Point has three detachable 2dBi omni-directional antennas. The three antennas have a base that can rotate 90 degrees when in wireless-N mode. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 8 These antennas are located on the back of the device. The three antennas support 3X3 "multiple in, multiple out" (MIMO) diversity in the standing position.
Getting to Know the Wireless-N Access Point Antennas and Positions 3 Antennas and Positions The WAP4410N Access Point has three detachable 2dBi omni-directional antennas. The three antennas have a base that can rotate 90 degrees when in wireless-N mode. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 8 These antennas are located on the back of the device. The three antennas support 3X3 "multiple in, multiple out" (MIMO) diversity in the standing position.
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... Option For desktop mounting, place the access point horizontally on a surface so it . STEP 2 With the back panel pointing up (if installing vertically), line up with Power Over Internet 9 WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with the two screws. Wall-Mount Option To mount the WAP4410N Access Point on the bottom of the access point line up the WAP4410N Access Point so that are 2-15/16 inches...
... Option For desktop mounting, place the access point horizontally on a surface so it . STEP 2 With the back panel pointing up (if installing vertically), line up with Power Over Internet 9 WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with the two screws. Wall-Mount Option To mount the WAP4410N Access Point on the bottom of the access point line up the WAP4410N Access Point so that are 2-15/16 inches...
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... Internet 10 Stand Option 235601 To place the access point vertically in the WAP4410N Access Point, and push the stand upward until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with the other stand. STEP 2 With the two large prongs of one of the WAP4410N Access Point. Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point Placement Options 4 Wall mount slots 2-15/16 251580...
... Internet 10 Stand Option 235601 To place the access point vertically in the WAP4410N Access Point, and push the stand upward until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with the other stand. STEP 2 With the two large prongs of one of the WAP4410N Access Point. Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point Placement Options 4 Wall mount slots 2-15/16 251580...
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Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point to the Network 4 Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point to the Network You can connect the WAP4410N Access Point to your network in one of the following ways: • Using a PoE switch • Using a standard switch WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 11
Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point to the Network 4 Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point to the Network You can connect the WAP4410N Access Point to your network in one of the following ways: • Using a PoE switch • Using a standard switch WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 11
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WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 12 Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point to the Network 4 Using a PoE Switch to Connect the WAP4410N Access Point to the Network To connect the WAP4410N Access Point to your network using a PoE switch, simply connect the Ethernet port of the access point to a PoE port on . The LEDs on the front panel light up as soon as the WAP4410N Access Point powers on the PoE switch.
WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 12 Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point to the Network 4 Using a PoE Switch to Connect the WAP4410N Access Point to the Network To connect the WAP4410N Access Point to your network using a PoE switch, simply connect the Ethernet port of the access point to a PoE port on . The LEDs on the front panel light up as soon as the WAP4410N Access Point powers on the PoE switch.
