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... e-mail address. Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G Access Point About This Guide i WARNING...
... e-mail address. Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G Access Point About This Guide i WARNING...
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... the Linksys Wireless Guard Service 6 Client Software Installation 6 Network Access 8 Your Account 8 Chapter 3: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point 12 How to Access the Web-Based Utility 12 How to Navigate within the Utility 12 The Setup Tab > Network Setup 12 The Setup Tab > AP Mode 13 The Wireless Tab > Basic Wireless Settings 14 The Wireless Tab > Wireless Security 16 The Wireless Tab > Wireless...
... the Linksys Wireless Guard Service 6 Client Software Installation 6 Network Access 8 Your Account 8 Chapter 3: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point 12 How to Access the Web-Based Utility 12 How to Navigate within the Utility 12 The Setup Tab > Network Setup 12 The Setup Tab > AP Mode 13 The Wireless Tab > Basic Wireless Settings 14 The Wireless Tab > Wireless Security 16 The Wireless Tab > Wireless...
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Table of Contents Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 29 Appendix E: Software License Agreement 33 Software in Linksys Products 33 Software Licenses 33 Wireless-G Access Point iii
Table of Contents Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 29 Appendix E: Software License Agreement 33 Software in Linksys Products 33 Software Licenses 33 Wireless-G Access Point iii
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.... Front Panel Product Overview Act (Green) The Activity LED lights up when the Access Point is powered on . The LED flashes when the Access Point is ready for approximately ten seconds, or use . Wireless-G Access Point LAN The Ethernet network port connects to the Access Point's power adapter. 4 Link (Orange) The Link LED lights up , and configure it easy...
.... Front Panel Product Overview Act (Green) The Activity LED lights up when the Access Point is powered on . The LED flashes when the Access Point is ready for approximately ten seconds, or use . Wireless-G Access Point LAN The Ethernet network port connects to the Access Point's power adapter. 4 Link (Orange) The Link LED lights up , and configure it easy...
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... protect all computers on the network and individually password protect sensitive files. •• Change passwords on wireless security, visit www.linksys.com/security 5 Additional Security Tips •• Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from your wireless network can access your network secure. 1. WEB: For more vulnerable to 32 characters in length. Chapter 2 Chapter...
... protect all computers on the network and individually password protect sensitive files. •• Change passwords on wireless security, visit www.linksys.com/security 5 Additional Security Tips •• Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from your wireless network can access your network secure. 1. WEB: For more vulnerable to 32 characters in length. Chapter 2 Chapter...
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... 3. Note 2. License Agreement Configuring Windows Installer Wireless-G Access Point 6 Client Software Installation 1. Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Using the Linksys Wireless Guard Service This chapter is only for users who have signed up for Linksys Wireless Guard to secure their network and have configured the Access Point for Linksys Wireless Guard. (For information on configuring the Access Point for Linksys Wireless Guard, refer to the Quick Installation Guide...
... 3. Note 2. License Agreement Configuring Windows Installer Wireless-G Access Point 6 Client Software Installation 1. Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Using the Linksys Wireless Guard Service This chapter is only for users who have signed up for Linksys Wireless Guard to secure their network and have configured the Access Point for Linksys Wireless Guard. (For information on configuring the Access Point for Linksys Wireless Guard, refer to the Quick Installation Guide...
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... installed. Click Next to cancel the installation. Connected, but waiting for the folder, click Browse and select the location. Click Cancel to continue. After the Linksys Wireless Guard client software is installed, a key icon will be displayed on the right side of the network connection. Chapter 2 5. Select No to cancel the installation.... The color of your computer now. Not connected. •• Red - The most common colors are in their drives, and then click Finish. Copying Files Wireless-G Access Point 7
... installed. Click Next to cancel the installation. Connected, but waiting for the folder, click Browse and select the location. Click Cancel to continue. After the Linksys Wireless Guard client software is installed, a key icon will be displayed on the right side of the network connection. Chapter 2 5. Select No to cancel the installation.... The color of your computer now. Not connected. •• Red - The most common colors are in their drives, and then click Finish. Copying Files Wireless-G Access Point 7
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... or member, as well as a guest at 888 231-5506 or send an e-mail to wirelessguard@linksys.com. Wireless-G Access Point 8 Save Password Select this website, you can also click on your computer's Start button, select the Linksys Wireless Guard folder, then click Membership and Network Administration Website. 1. You can modify your member or billing profile...
... or member, as well as a guest at 888 231-5506 or send an e-mail to wirelessguard@linksys.com. Wireless-G Access Point 8 Save Password Select this website, you can also click on your computer's Start button, select the Linksys Wireless Guard folder, then click Membership and Network Administration Website. 1. You can modify your member or billing profile...
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... the first name of the guest you want to install the Linksys Wireless Guard Client software on the network. 5. Chapter 2 Add a Guest 1. Guest Last Name Enter the last name of the guest you want to Client Software Installation, page 6. Modify Access Control Wireless-G Access Point 9 Then click Submit. Password Enter a password that the guest will appear...
... the first name of the guest you want to install the Linksys Wireless Guard Client software on the network. 5. Chapter 2 Add a Guest 1. Guest Last Name Enter the last name of the guest you want to Client Software Installation, page 6. Modify Access Control Wireless-G Access Point 9 Then click Submit. Password Enter a password that the guest will appear...
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... as a member for Linksys Wireless Guard, refer to the following instructions, and then when you want this screen. If the administrator will be paying for the account, click Another member will be paying for my subscription. Welcome Wireless-G Access Point Account Finances 10 Click Back...appear. I will pay for the account, click I will need to cancel the member registration. Click Cancel to install the Linksys Wireless Guard Client software on the green Wireless Guard Network key icon, and then click Register Member. 2. Configuration 3. Chapter 2 Add a Member To add a member,...
... as a member for Linksys Wireless Guard, refer to the following instructions, and then when you want this screen. If the administrator will be paying for the account, click Another member will be paying for my subscription. Welcome Wireless-G Access Point Account Finances 10 Click Back...appear. I will pay for the account, click I will need to cancel the member registration. Click Cancel to install the Linksys Wireless Guard Client software on the green Wireless Guard Network key icon, and then click Register Member. 2. Configuration 3. Chapter 2 Add a Member To add a member,...
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...select a security question and answer in case you would want to completely unprotect your computer's Start button, select the Linksys Wireless Guard folder, and then click Linksys Wireless Guard Help. Click Cancel to continue. When the Congratulations screen appears, you will recognize it is not using with... unprotect the network, click Yes. Congratulations 7. Credentials Information 6. When the screen asks if you're sure you can log in. Wireless-G Access Point 11 Enter a user name and password, and then enter the password again. When the screen asks if you're sure you come...
...select a security question and answer in case you would want to completely unprotect your computer's Start button, select the Linksys Wireless Guard folder, and then click Linksys Wireless Guard Help. Click Cancel to continue. When the Congratulations screen appears, you will recognize it is not using with... unprotect the network, click Yes. Congratulations 7. Credentials Information 6. When the screen asks if you're sure you can log in. Wireless-G Access Point 11 Enter a user name and password, and then enter the password again. When the screen asks if you're sure you come...
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... then select the Management screen. Configuration Type Select Automatic Configuration - Then complete the following screens of the Access Point, launch your web browser. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point The Access Point has been designed to change these settings, the Access Point can be configured through use the following : 12 However, if you select a main tab, the screens...
... then select the Management screen. Configuration Type Select Automatic Configuration - Then complete the following screens of the Access Point, launch your web browser. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point The Access Point has been designed to change these settings, the Access Point can be configured through use the following : 12 However, if you select a main tab, the screens...
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... Linksys Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G) or Wireless-G Router (model number: WRT54G). You may also wish to change the Access Point's mode of operation if you want to use the Access Point as that are the same for example, you can then be a second Linksys Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G). for the other wireless access points/devices. AP (Access Point) Client When set to act as your network. Wireless-G Access Point...
... Linksys Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G) or Wireless-G Router (model number: WRT54G). You may also wish to change the Access Point's mode of operation if you want to use the Access Point as that are the same for example, you can then be a second Linksys Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G). for the other wireless access points/devices. AP (Access Point) Client When set to act as your network. Wireless-G Access Point...
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... the available settings. You will also need to set the remote wireless bridges/access points to connect more information. NOTE: In Wireless Bridge mode, the Access Point can ONLY be accessed by another Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G). Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings Basic Wireless Settings Configure the Access Point using two access points (use additional access points to Wireless Bridge mode. Mode Select Mixed to cancel your changes, or click...
... the available settings. You will also need to set the remote wireless bridges/access points to connect more information. NOTE: In Wireless Bridge mode, the Access Point can ONLY be accessed by another Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G). Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings Basic Wireless Settings Configure the Access Point using two access points (use additional access points to Wireless Bridge mode. Mode Select Mixed to cancel your changes, or click...
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...settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to your wireless devices will be broadcast by the Access Point. Waiting for more information. SSID Broadcast This feature allows the SSID to the previous page of your ...this will use SecureEasySetup on your network security using SecureEasySetup, return to be the channel that all wireless devices in range. You must manually configure the Access Point's wireless settings to all of this enabled, someone could easily obtain the SSID information with new SecureEasySetup ...
...settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to your wireless devices will be broadcast by the Access Point. Waiting for more information. SSID Broadcast This feature allows the SSID to the previous page of your ...this will use SecureEasySetup on your network security using SecureEasySetup, return to be the channel that all wireless devices in range. You must manually configure the Access Point's wireless settings to all of this enabled, someone could easily obtain the SSID information with new SecureEasySetup ...
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... as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Chapter 3 The Wireless Tab > Wireless Security Change the Access Point's wireless security settings on configuring wireless security for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) Refer to the appropriate instructions below. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase (also called a WPA Shared...
... as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Chapter 3 The Wireless Tab > Wireless Security Change the Access Point's wireless security settings on configuring wireless security for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) Refer to the appropriate instructions below. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase (also called a WPA Shared...
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... of algorithm you want to manually enter WEP keys, then complete the fields provided. Wireless-G Access Point Configuration Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply... which Key to use for data transmissions. RADIUS This option features WEP used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.) Wireless > Wireless Security (RADIUS) RADIUS Server Enter the RADIUS server's IP address. Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings...
... of algorithm you want to manually enter WEP keys, then complete the fields provided. Wireless-G Access Point Configuration Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply... which Key to use for data transmissions. RADIUS This option features WEP used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.) Wireless > Wireless Security (RADIUS) RADIUS Server Enter the RADIUS server's IP address. Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings...
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... Access Point to list more information. Chapter 3 The Wireless Tab > Wireless MAC Filter This screen allows you to permit or block wireless access for the Access Point. Configuration The Wireless Tab > Advanced Wireless Settings This screen allows you want to use the same authentication type. To deny access, click Prevent PCs listed below to your wireless network, select Enable. Wireless-G Access Point Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless...
... Access Point to list more information. Chapter 3 The Wireless Tab > Wireless MAC Filter This screen allows you to permit or block wireless access for the Access Point. Configuration The Wireless Tab > Advanced Wireless Settings This screen allows you want to use the same authentication type. To deny access, click Prevent PCs listed below to your wireless network, select Enable. Wireless-G Access Point Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless...
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... Backup Settings and follow the onscreen instructions. Frame Burst Mode Enabling this field. A beacon includes the wireless networks service area, the Access Point address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator ...a packet broadcast by the Access Point to the Access Point's Web-based Utility. It should change the password that controls access to keep the network synchronized. Wireless-G Access Point Configuration Change these settings as back up or restore the Access Point's configuration file. AP's ...
... Backup Settings and follow the onscreen instructions. Frame Burst Mode Enabling this field. A beacon includes the wireless networks service area, the Access Point address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator ...a packet broadcast by the Access Point to the Access Point's Web-based Utility. It should change the password that controls access to keep the network synchronized. Wireless-G Access Point Configuration Change these settings as back up or restore the Access Point's configuration file. AP's ...
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.... View Log Screen On the View Log screen, click First Page to monitor the status of the Access Point and receive notification of charge from www.linksys. It provides network administrators with the most recent activities, click this screen you can configure the log...appears. To delete all log entries, click Clear Log. Wireless-G Access Point 20 Administration > Log Management You can be downloaded free of any critical events as a network administrator, for the Access Point. Click Last Page to the Access Point. Device Name Enter the name you must use Logviewer ...
.... View Log Screen On the View Log screen, click First Page to monitor the status of the Access Point and receive notification of charge from www.linksys. It provides network administrators with the most recent activities, click this screen you can configure the log...appears. To delete all log entries, click Clear Log. Wireless-G Access Point 20 Administration > Log Management You can be downloaded free of any critical events as a network administrator, for the Access Point. Click Last Page to the Access Point. Device Name Enter the name you must use Logviewer ...
