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...Wireless-G Access Point About This Guide i About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may have to add http:// in front of the web address. Other brands and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. 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 ...
...Wireless-G Access Point About This Guide i About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may have to add http:// in front of the web address. Other brands and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. 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 ...
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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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... will erase all you need to set it up when Link the Access Point is not used, while the color white indicates that makes it to the Access Point's power adapter. 4 Wireless-G Access Point LAN The Ethernet network port connects to indicate a successful reset. Use...these settings. It lights up when the Power Access Point is ready for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point. The LED flashes when the Access Point is powered on -screen instructions. Power (Red) The Power LED lights up when the Access Point is transmitting or receiving data through the Ethernet ...
... will erase all you need to set it up when Link the Access Point is not used, while the color white indicates that makes it to the Access Point's power adapter. 4 Wireless-G Access Point LAN The Ethernet network port connects to indicate a successful reset. Use...these settings. It lights up when the Power Access Point is ready for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point. The LED flashes when the Access Point is powered on -screen instructions. Power (Red) The Power LED lights up when the Access Point is transmitting or receiving data through the Ethernet ...
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...Hackers know these defaults and may be found in the dictionary. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers and gateways give you , but do not support WPA. Wireless-G Access Point Wireless Security Checklist 4. WEP is the name of encryption supported by sending information over radio ...are adopting them to -peer). Additional Security Tips •• Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from your network secure. 1. The Linksys default password is provided solely for wireless communication. WEB: For more secure than a traditional wired network. The MAC...
...Hackers know these defaults and may be found in the dictionary. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers and gateways give you , but do not support WPA. Wireless-G Access Point Wireless Security Checklist 4. WEP is the name of encryption supported by sending information over radio ...are adopting them to -peer). Additional Security Tips •• Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from your network secure. 1. The Linksys default password is provided solely for wireless communication. WEB: For more secure than a traditional wired network. The MAC...
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... next screen appears. License Agreement Configuring Windows Installer Wireless-G Access Point 6 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.) You...
... next screen appears. License Agreement Configuring Windows Installer Wireless-G Access Point 6 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.) You...
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.... Remove any disks that is not protected by Linksys Wireless Guard. Click Cancel to the previous screen. After the Linksys Wireless Guard client software is successfully installed. Not connected. •• Red - Copying Files Wireless-G Access Point 7 Click Back to return to cancel the installation...8226; Green with Red X - Chapter 2 5. On this folder, click Next. If you must restart your computer now. The Linksys Wireless Guard client software is installed, a key icon will start copying program files. Before you can use the program, you want to...
.... Remove any disks that is not protected by Linksys Wireless Guard. Click Cancel to the previous screen. After the Linksys Wireless Guard client software is successfully installed. Not connected. •• Red - Copying Files Wireless-G Access Point 7 Click Back to return to cancel the installation...8226; Green with Red X - Chapter 2 5. On this folder, click Next. If you must restart your computer now. The Linksys Wireless Guard client software is installed, a key icon will start copying program files. Before you can use the program, you want to...
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... when you log in the fields provided. Through this if you want the system to remember your computer's Start button, select the Linksys Wireless Guard folder, and then click Linksys Wireless Guard Help. Wireless-G Access Point 8 Enable Auto Login Select this website, you can also click on your user name and password, and then click Login. There...
... when you log in the fields provided. Through this if you want the system to remember your computer's Start button, select the Linksys Wireless Guard folder, and then click Linksys Wireless Guard Help. Wireless-G Access Point 8 Enable Auto Login Select this website, you can also click on your user name and password, and then click Login. There...
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...click Submit. Refer to install the Linksys Wireless Guard Client software on the network. 5. Guest Last Name Enter the last name of the guest you want to add. The software can be on his or her PC. Configuration 4. Modify Access Control Wireless-G Access Point 9 Chapter 2 Add a Guest... 1. The Network Administration screen will appear. On the Wireless Guard Member Website home screen, click the Network Admin tab. The Modify...
...click Submit. Refer to install the Linksys Wireless Guard Client software on the network. 5. Guest Last Name Enter the last name of the guest you want to add. The software can be on his or her PC. Configuration 4. Modify Access Control Wireless-G Access Point 9 Chapter 2 Add a Guest... 1. The Network Administration screen will appear. On the Wireless Guard Member Website home screen, click the Network Admin tab. The Modify...
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... member registration. When the next screen appears, choose who will be downloaded from the Setup CD-ROM or from the drop-down menu. Welcome Wireless-G Access Point Account Finances 10 Chapter 2 Add a Member To add a member, follow the instructions in steps 1 through 3 of the new member. When...and then e-mail address of Add a Guest, page 9, except in step 3, click Add Member. Add Member To register as a member for Linksys Wireless Guard, refer to the following instructions, and then when you want this screen. The software can enter their e-mail address in case network security is...
... member registration. When the next screen appears, choose who will be downloaded from the Setup CD-ROM or from the drop-down menu. Welcome Wireless-G Access Point Account Finances 10 Chapter 2 Add a Member To add a member, follow the instructions in steps 1 through 3 of the new member. When...and then e-mail address of Add a Guest, page 9, except in step 3, click Add Member. Add Member To register as a member for Linksys Wireless Guard, refer to the following instructions, and then when you want this screen. The software can enter their e-mail address in case network security is...
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... so it and automatically reinstate security. Select Secure this Network Connection from logging in . Congratulations 7. Wireless-G Access Point 11 Chapter 2 5. When the Congratulations screen appears, you come back to another network. When you will be successfully registered for Linksys Wireless Guard. When this Network Connection from the menu. Click Next to cancel the member registration...
... so it and automatically reinstate security. Select Secure this Network Connection from logging in . Congratulations 7. Wireless-G Access Point 11 Chapter 2 5. When the Congratulations screen appears, you come back to another network. When you will be successfully registered for Linksys Wireless Guard. When this Network Connection from the menu. Click Next to cancel the member registration...
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...Web-based Utility, use the default password, admin. (You can be configured through use the Utility. Login Screen Wireless-G Access Point Configuration How to the Access Point. The Setup Tab > Network Setup The first screen that is the Network Setup screen. Leave the User Name... tab and then select the Management screen. It will assign an IP address to the Access Point. Configuration Type Select Automatic Configuration - Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box, with the Web-based Utility...
...Web-based Utility, use the default password, admin. (You can be configured through use the Utility. Login Screen Wireless-G Access Point Configuration How to the Access Point. The Setup Tab > Network Setup The first screen that is the Network Setup screen. Leave the User Name... tab and then select the Management screen. It will assign an IP address to the Access Point. Configuration Type Select Automatic Configuration - Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box, with the Web-based Utility...
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... wish to change the Access Point's mode of your wireless PCs to the remote access point. This connects your network's gateway. To use two Access Points in Wireless Bridge mode to change is set on your network. Setup > AP Mode NOTE: For the AP Client and Wireless Bridge modes, the remote access point must be a second Linksys Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G). You may also...
... wish to change the Access Point's mode of your wireless PCs to the remote access point. This connects your network's gateway. To use two Access Points in Wireless Bridge mode to change is set on your network. Setup > AP Mode NOTE: For the AP Client and Wireless Bridge modes, the remote access point must be a second Linksys Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G). You may also...
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...) Enter the name of the wireless bridges/access points in Wireless Bridge mode. You will also need to set the remote wireless bridges/access points to connect more information. To disable wireless performance, select Disabled. NOTE: In Wireless Bridge mode, the Access Point can ONLY be accessed by another Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G). The Wireless Tab > Basic Wireless Settings Change the wireless network settings on the network...
...) Enter the name of the wireless bridges/access points in Wireless Bridge mode. You will also need to set the remote wireless bridges/access points to connect more information. To disable wireless performance, select Disabled. NOTE: In Wireless Bridge mode, the Access Point can ONLY be accessed by another Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G). The Wireless Tab > Basic Wireless Settings Change the wireless network settings on the network...
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... and block the SSID from the list provided; SecureEasySetup Button The status of SecureEasySetup Wireless-G Access Point 15 If you are finished. You must manually configure the Access Point's wireless settings to enable this enabled, someone could easily obtain the SSID information with new ...information will be updated. NOTE: If you have already set up the network using your wireless security settings. A new screen will need to use the Access Point's SecureEasySetup feature. You may want to manually configure your main network. NOTE: SecureEasySetup uses...
... and block the SSID from the list provided; SecureEasySetup Button The status of SecureEasySetup Wireless-G Access Point 15 If you are finished. You must manually configure the Access Point's wireless settings to enable this enabled, someone could easily obtain the SSID information with new ...information will be updated. NOTE: If you have already set up the network using your wireless security settings. A new screen will need to use the Access Point's SecureEasySetup feature. You may want to manually configure your main network. NOTE: SecureEasySetup uses...
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... , TKIP or AES. Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Wireless-G Access Point Wireless > Wireless Security (WPA2-Mixed) Encryption TKIP + AES is automatically selected as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes. Click Help for more information...
... , TKIP or AES. Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Wireless-G Access Point Wireless > Wireless Security (WPA2-Mixed) Encryption TKIP + AES is automatically selected as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes. Click Help for more information...
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... in length for data transmissions. Click Help for 64-bit encryption or 26 characters in coordination with dynamic encryption keys. Wireless-G Access Point Configuration Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. Each WEP key can consist of the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9". It should be...
... in length for data transmissions. Click Help for 64-bit encryption or 26 characters in coordination with dynamic encryption keys. Wireless-G Access Point Configuration Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. Each WEP key can consist of the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9". It should be...
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... 25 MAC addresses, then select MAC Addresses 26~50 from a range of the computers whose access you want the Access Point to permit or block wireless access for authentication. Transmission Rates The range is not actually one rate of transmission but a series ... possible connection speed between the Access Point and a wireless client. 18 Click Clear to delete the MAC addresses you can change the data transmission and output power settings for use the same authentication type. Wireless-G Access Point Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless You can keep the default,...
... 25 MAC addresses, then select MAC Addresses 26~50 from a range of the computers whose access you want the Access Point to permit or block wireless access for authentication. Transmission Rates The range is not actually one rate of transmission but a series ... possible connection speed between the Access Point and a wireless client. 18 Click Clear to delete the MAC addresses you can change the data transmission and output power settings for use the same authentication type. Wireless-G Access Point Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless You can keep the default,...
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...If you are experiencing severe problems trying to transmit to increase reception. Beacon Interval. 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 Message... be before the Access Point coordinates transmission and reception to use , keep the default, Diversity, to the Access Point in this value and experience high packet error rates, you can increase it will severely decrease performance. Wireless-G Access Point Configuration Change these ...
...If you are experiencing severe problems trying to transmit to increase reception. Beacon Interval. 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 Message... be before the Access Point coordinates transmission and reception to use , keep the default, Diversity, to the Access Point in this value and experience high packet error rates, you can increase it will severely decrease performance. Wireless-G Access Point Configuration Change these ...
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... can have logs that allows access to see the next page of charge from www.linksys. Administration > Log Management You can be downloaded free of log entries. View Log Screen On the View Log screen, click First Page to the Access Point's SNMP information. To view... these settings as a network administrator, for more information. The View Log screen appears. Log To enable the Log support feature, select Enabled. To delete all log entries, click Clear Log. Wireless-G Access Point 20
... can have logs that allows access to see the next page of charge from www.linksys. Administration > Log Management You can be downloaded free of log entries. View Log Screen On the View Log screen, click First Page to the Access Point's SNMP information. To view... these settings as a network administrator, for more information. The View Log screen appears. Log To enable the Log support feature, select Enabled. To delete all log entries, click Clear Log. Wireless-G Access Point 20