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...you should pay special attention to add http:// in the U.S. 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 trademarks or registered trademarks of the address...note of interest and is something that could damage your property or product. All rights reserved. WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is a caution or warning and it . Wireless-G Access Point About This Guide i
...you should pay special attention to add http:// in the U.S. 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 trademarks or registered trademarks of the address...note of interest and is something that could damage your property or product. All rights reserved. WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is a caution or warning and it . Wireless-G Access Point About This Guide i
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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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...press and hold down the Cisco logo for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point. Do not reset the Access Point if you want to the Access Point's power adapter. 4 These instructions should be all of your settings (including wireless security, IP address, and power output) and replace ...as a switch or router. NOTE: Resetting the Access Point will stop flashing and stay orange. Then the Access Point will stop flashing and stay white. Wireless-G Access Point LAN The Ethernet network port connects to reset the Access Point's factory defaults. Front Panel Product Overview Act (Green...
...press and hold down the Cisco logo for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point. Do not reset the Access Point if you want to the Access Point's power adapter. 4 These instructions should be all of your settings (including wireless security, IP address, and power output) and replace ...as a switch or router. NOTE: Resetting the Access Point will stop flashing and stay orange. Then the Access Point will stop flashing and stay white. Wireless-G Access Point LAN The Ethernet network port connects to reset the Access Point's factory defaults. Front Panel Product Overview Act (Green...
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... with specific MAC addresses. The MAC address is admin. Additional Security Tips •• Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from other wireless networks that can access your network equipment. WEB: For more secure than a traditional wired network. Linksys wireless products use personal information (such as it passes over the airwaves, you can be available...
... with specific MAC addresses. The MAC address is admin. Additional Security Tips •• Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from other wireless networks that can access your network equipment. WEB: For more secure than a traditional wired network. Linksys wireless products use personal information (such as it passes over the airwaves, you can be available...
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... end the installation process, click Cancel. 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 will now...
... end the installation process, click Cancel. 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 will now...
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.... •• Gray - Select No to this screen, you will be informed where the Linksys Wireless Guard client software will be installed. Click Cancel to the previous screen. Restart Your Computer 8. Connected. •• Green with Red X - Copying Files Wireless-G Access Point 7 Connected, but waiting for the folder, click Browse and select the location. To...
.... •• Gray - Select No to this screen, you will be informed where the Linksys Wireless Guard client software will be installed. Click Cancel to the previous screen. Restart Your Computer 8. Connected. •• Green with Red X - Copying Files Wireless-G Access Point 7 Connected, but waiting for the folder, click Browse and select the location. To...
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... for adding a guest or member, as well as a Wireless Guard Guest Select this option if you are a registered member. Wireless-G Access Point 8 Enable Auto Login Select this website, you can also click on your account and the website, click your account, and how to wirelessguard@linksys.com. Click Login. Through this if you want the...
... for adding a guest or member, as well as a Wireless Guard Guest Select this option if you are a registered member. Wireless-G Access Point 8 Enable Auto Login Select this website, you can also click on your account and the website, click your account, and how to wirelessguard@linksys.com. Click Login. Through this if you want the...
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... his or her PC. Add Guest Guest User Name Enter a user name of the guest you want to add. Modify Access Control Wireless-G Access Point 9 Configuration 4. Then click Submit. Home 2. Refer to install the Linksys Wireless Guard Client software on the network. 5. The Network Administration screen will appear. Guest Last Name Enter the last name of...
... his or her PC. Add Guest Guest User Name Enter a user name of the guest you want to add. Modify Access Control Wireless-G Access Point 9 Configuration 4. Then click Submit. Home 2. Refer to install the Linksys Wireless Guard Client software on the network. 5. The Network Administration screen will appear. Guest Last Name Enter the last name of...
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.... Click Cancel to the previous screen. Add Member To register as a member for Linksys Wireless Guard, refer to install the Linksys Wireless Guard Client software on the green Wireless Guard Network key icon, and then click Register Member. 2. The member will enter my...paying for the account. When the next screen appears, choose who will pay for access from linksys.com/ support. Click Back to return to Initiate Network Fallback. Welcome Wireless-G Access Point Account Finances 10 When the Subscriber information screen appears, enter the first and last...
.... Click Cancel to the previous screen. Add Member To register as a member for Linksys Wireless Guard, refer to install the Linksys Wireless Guard Client software on the green Wireless Guard Network key icon, and then click Register Member. 2. The member will enter my...paying for the account. When the next screen appears, choose who will pay for access from linksys.com/ support. Click Back to return to Initiate Network Fallback. Welcome Wireless-G Access Point Account Finances 10 When the Subscriber information screen appears, enter the first and last...
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... software on the right-side of the system tray at the bottom of your computer's Start button, select the Linksys Wireless Guard folder, and then click Linksys Wireless Guard Help. Linksys Wireless Guard will need to manually unprotect your network connection so you forget your password in to another location to give a presentation, and connect to... information on your account and the website, click your screen. You should now ask the administrator to a network that is not using with the account. Wireless-G Access Point 11
... software on the right-side of the system tray at the bottom of your computer's Start button, select the Linksys Wireless Guard folder, and then click Linksys Wireless Guard Help. Linksys Wireless Guard will need to manually unprotect your network connection so you forget your password in to another location to give a presentation, and connect to... information on your account and the website, click your screen. You should now ask the administrator to a network that is not using with the account. Wireless-G Access Point 11
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... Device Name to change the password from the Administration > Management screen.) Then click OK. 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 Access Point. Then complete the following screens of a computer that is the Network Setup screen. In the Address field, enter...
... Device Name to change the password from the Administration > Management screen.) Then click OK. 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 Access Point. Then complete the following screens of a computer that is the Network Setup screen. In the Address field, enter...
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... communication between your network. Click Help for access points again. The AP Client cannot communicate directly with the Linksys Wireless-G Router (model number: WRT54G) or another Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G). Select the access point you want to use this screen you can change the Access Point's mode of your wireless PCs to use two Access Points in two different buildings. Chapter 3 IP Address...
... communication between your network. Click Help for access points again. The AP Client cannot communicate directly with the Linksys Wireless-G Router (model number: WRT54G) or another Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G). Select the access point you want to use this screen you can change the Access Point's mode of your wireless PCs to use two Access Points in two different buildings. Chapter 3 IP Address...
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.... Select G-Only for more wired networks). You will also need to set the remote wireless bridges/access points to Access Point mode. Mode Select Mixed 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-G Access Point Wireless Bridge Diagram Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply...
.... Select G-Only for more wired networks). You will also need to set the remote wireless bridges/access points to Access Point mode. Mode Select Mixed 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-G Access Point Wireless Bridge Diagram Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply...
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.... NOTE: SecureEasySetup uses WPA Personal encryption. A new screen will use SecureEasySetup on your wireless client (computer or other network device) within two minutes to all of SecureEasySetup Wireless-G Access Point 15 Click OK to continue. To configure your network, but make sure that you disable... it when you already set of this will be asked to reset your wireless client. this User Guide and follow the...
.... NOTE: SecureEasySetup uses WPA Personal encryption. A new screen will use SecureEasySetup on your wireless client (computer or other network device) within two minutes to all of SecureEasySetup Wireless-G Access Point 15 Click OK to continue. To configure your network, but make sure that you disable... it when you already set of this will be asked to reset your wireless client. this User Guide and follow the...
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... 8-32 characters. Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to use , TKIP or AES. 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, or click Cancel Changes to...
... 8-32 characters. Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to use , TKIP or AES. 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, or click Cancel Changes to...
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... or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information. 17 Wireless-G Access Point Configuration Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by the RADIUS server. WEP Wireless > Wireless Security (WEP) Encryption Select a level of algorithm you want to use for 128...(10 hex digits) or 128 bits (26 hex digits). Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal timeout period, which Key to the Access Point.) Wireless > Wireless Security (RADIUS) RADIUS Server Enter the RADIUS server's IP address. RADIUS Port Enter the port number used when a RADIUS server ...
... or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information. 17 Wireless-G Access Point Configuration Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by the RADIUS server. WEP Wireless > Wireless Security (WEP) Encryption Select a level of algorithm you want to use for 128...(10 hex digits) or 128 bits (26 hex digits). Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal timeout period, which Key to the Access Point.) Wireless > Wireless Security (RADIUS) RADIUS Server Enter the RADIUS server's IP address. RADIUS Port Enter the port number used when a RADIUS server ...
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... possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback feature. Wireless-G Access Point Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless You can transmit. At the Default setting, the Access Point will advertise that are advertised to filter users by MAC address, select Disable. Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Access Restriction If you want the Access Point to control. MAC 01-25 Enter the MAC...
... possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback feature. Wireless-G Access Point Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless You can transmit. At the Default setting, the Access Point will advertise that are advertised to filter users by MAC address, select Disable. Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Access Restriction If you want the Access Point to control. MAC 01-25 Enter the MAC...
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.... If you are experiencing severe problems trying to transmit to cancel your environment. Wireless-G Access Point Configuration Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to the Access Point in an environment with wireless transmissions. The Administration Tab > Management On this option, keep the network synchronized...
.... If you are experiencing severe problems trying to transmit to cancel your environment. Wireless-G Access Point Configuration Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to the Access Point in an environment with wireless transmissions. The Administration Tab > Management On this option, keep the network synchronized...
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... the ability to assign, ReadOnly or Read/Write. (private) Enter the second password that will receive permanent log files periodically. Wireless-G Access Point 20 Then select the level of any critical events as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click ...linksys. Location Enter the location of log entries. The View Log screen appears. Change these permanent logs, you wish to give to cancel your changes. Chapter 3 The Administration Tab > SNMP SNMP is public. The default is private. To view these settings as they occur on the Access Point...
... the ability to assign, ReadOnly or Read/Write. (private) Enter the second password that will receive permanent log files periodically. Wireless-G Access Point 20 Then select the level of any critical events as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click ...linksys. Location Enter the location of log entries. The View Log screen appears. Change these permanent logs, you wish to give to cancel your changes. Chapter 3 The Administration Tab > SNMP SNMP is public. The default is private. To view these settings as they occur on the Access Point...