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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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... 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 the Net- work 13 Chapter 5: Setting Up the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point 14 WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet...
... 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 the Net- work 13 Chapter 5: Setting Up the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point 14 WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet...
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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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Chapter Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Title Description Introduction Introduces the access point and its capabilities. Planning Your Wireless Network Describes how to connect the access point to Know the Describes the physical features of Wireless-N Access Point the access point. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet vi Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Describes how to configure the basic settings of each chapter in this...
Chapter Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Title Description Introduction Introduces the access point and its capabilities. Planning Your Wireless Network Describes how to connect the access point to Know the Describes the physical features of Wireless-N Access Point the access point. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet vi Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Describes how to configure the basic settings of each chapter in this...
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... disk drive). • Perform advanced searches. Discusses security considerations when using a wireless network. Provides links to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the access point. NOTE By default, the Find tool is available at once (for example, ...PDF file. • Search multiple PDF files at the right end of the access point. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet vii Finding Information in a PDF Follow this procedure to upgrade the access point's firmware. If the Find tool does not appear, choose Edit > Find. Provides...
... disk drive). • Perform advanced searches. Discusses security considerations when using a wireless network. Provides links to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the access point. NOTE By default, the Find tool is available at once (for example, ...PDF file. • Search multiple PDF files at the right end of the access point. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet vii Finding Information in a PDF Follow this procedure to upgrade the access point's firmware. If the Find tool does not appear, choose Edit > Find. Provides...
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... Only. STEP 4 Acrobat displays the first instance of the term. Preface STEP 2 Optionally, click the arrow next to the Find text box to be open. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet viii The PDF files do not need to refine your PC or local network.
... Only. STEP 4 Acrobat displays the first instance of the term. Preface STEP 2 Optionally, click the arrow next to the Find text box to be open. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet viii The PDF files do not need to refine your PC or local network.
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... Search. Choose All PDF Documents in. 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 For more information about the Find and Search functions, see the Adobe Acrobat online help. From the drop-down box...
... Search. Choose All PDF Documents in. 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 For more information about the Find and Search functions, see the Adobe Acrobat online help. From the drop-down box...
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..., which are even used for choosing the Cisco WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with wireless client cards or adapters can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. In addition, this access point provides longer coverage by IEEE. Computers equipped with Power over a single Ethernet network cable. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power over Ethernet even offers the...
..., which are even used for choosing the Cisco WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with wireless client cards or adapters can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. In addition, this access point provides longer coverage by IEEE. Computers equipped with Power over a single Ethernet network cable. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power over Ethernet even offers the...
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WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 2 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. Introduction 1 Use the instructions in this guide to help you need to bridge your different networks.
WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 2 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. Introduction 1 Use the instructions in this guide to help you need to bridge your different networks.
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... other to form an ad-hoc network without the use of a wireless computer to access wired network through a bridge such as the wireless access point, or wireless router. Roaming means that they both share the same wireless network (SSID) and wireless security settings. Proper access point positioning combined with Power Over Internet 3 WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with a clear radio signal will pick up the...
... other to form an ad-hoc network without the use of a wireless computer to access wired network through a bridge such as the wireless access point, or wireless router. Roaming means that they both share the same wireless network (SSID) and wireless security settings. Proper access point positioning combined with Power Over Internet 3 WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with a clear radio signal will pick up the...
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... or WAPPOE12. Go to the Cisco website at www.cisco.com for the splitter output. Example of a Simple Wireless Network The diagram below shows a typical infrastructure wireless network setup. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with a 802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11b wireless print server (if available). Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout 2 Network Layout The Wireless-N Access Point has been designed for all...
... or WAPPOE12. Go to the Cisco website at www.cisco.com for the splitter output. Example of a Simple Wireless Network The diagram below shows a typical infrastructure wireless network setup. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with a 802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11b wireless print server (if available). Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout 2 Network Layout The Wireless-N Access Point has been designed for all...
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This network provides connectivity among wireless network devices and computers that connects to the switch. Each access point can connect multiple wireless devices to a Cisco switch that provides them with Power Over Internet 5 WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with power. The switch connects to a router that have a wired connection to the Internet. Planning Your Wireless Network Example of a Simple Wireless Network 2 The wireless access points are connecting to the network.
This network provides connectivity among wireless network devices and computers that connects to the switch. Each access point can connect multiple wireless devices to a Cisco switch that provides them with Power Over Internet 5 WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with power. The switch connects to a router that have a wired connection to the Internet. Planning Your Wireless Network Example of a Simple Wireless Network 2 The wireless access points are connecting to the network.
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... . POWER LED-(Green) Lights up when the wireless module is powered on the access point. ETHERNET LED-(Green) Lights up when the access point is actively sending to or receiving data from a wireless device. This LED flashes when the access point is actively sending to or receiving data from one of the WAP4410N Access Point. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 6 3 Getting to...
... . POWER LED-(Green) Lights up when the wireless module is powered on the access point. ETHERNET LED-(Green) Lights up when the access point is actively sending to or receiving data from a wireless device. This LED flashes when the access point is actively sending to or receiving data from one of the WAP4410N Access Point. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 6 3 Getting to...
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...Connects the access point to power using the web-based utility of the access point. 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. Either press the Reset button for approximately 10 seconds or restore the defaults using the supplied 12VDC power adapter. ETHERNET Port-Connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router that may or may not support PoE. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point...
...Connects the access point to power using the web-based utility of the access point. 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. Either press the Reset button for approximately 10 seconds or restore the defaults using the supplied 12VDC power adapter. ETHERNET Port-Connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router that may or may not support PoE. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point...
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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. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 8 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.
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. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 8 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.
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... mount the WAP4410N Access Point on its four rubber feet. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with the two screws. Depending on your network. STEP 2 With the back panel pointing up (if installing vertically), line up the WAP4410N Access Point so that are 2-15/16 inches apart (approximately 7.46 cm.). 4 Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point This chapter describes how to place and connect the WAP4410N Access Point to your...
... mount the WAP4410N Access Point on its four rubber feet. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with the two screws. Depending on your network. STEP 2 With the back panel pointing up (if installing vertically), line up the WAP4410N Access Point so that are 2-15/16 inches apart (approximately 7.46 cm.). 4 Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point This chapter describes how to place and connect the WAP4410N Access Point to your...
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... place the access point vertically in the WAP4410N Access Point, and push the stand upward until the screws fit snugly into place. Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point Placement Options 4 Wall mount slots 2-15/16 251580 STEP 3 Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the WAP4410N Access Point down until the stand snaps into the wall-mount slots. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with...
... place the access point vertically in the WAP4410N Access Point, and push the stand upward until the screws fit snugly into place. Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point Placement Options 4 Wall mount slots 2-15/16 251580 STEP 3 Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the WAP4410N Access Point down until the stand snaps into the wall-mount slots. WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with...
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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.