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.... 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 interest and is something that could damage your property or product. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G Access Point About This...
.... 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 interest and is something that could damage your property or product. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G Access Point About This...
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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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NOTE: SecureEasySetup is a feature that the SecureEasySetup feature is ready for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point. Wireless-G Access Point LAN The Ethernet network port connects to reset the Access Point's factory defaults. Do not reset the Access Point if you for wireless use the Administration > Factory Defaults screen of the Access Point's Web-based Utility. Link (Orange) The Link LED lights up when Act...
NOTE: SecureEasySetup is a feature that the SecureEasySetup feature is ready for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point. Wireless-G Access Point LAN The Ethernet network port connects to reset the Access Point's factory defaults. Do not reset the Access Point if you for wireless use the Administration > Factory Defaults screen of the Access Point's Web-based Utility. Link (Orange) The Link LED lights up when Act...
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... access are adopting them to access your wireless device and change the wireless network name to something unique to distinguish your wireless network. Change the default wireless network name or SSID Wireless devices have a default password set by the factory. Additional Security Tips •• Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from other wireless networks that do not use linksys...
... access are adopting them to access your wireless device and change the wireless network name to something unique to distinguish your wireless network. Change the default wireless network name or SSID Wireless devices have a default password set by the factory. Additional Security Tips •• Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from other wireless networks that do not use linksys...
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...Other Applications 4. A screen will appear. License Agreement Configuring Windows Installer Wireless-G Access Point 6 This chapter will appear next. To install the software on the CD-ROM, click Linksys Wireless Guard Client. To accept the terms and continue the installation, click ...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 ...
...Other Applications 4. A screen will appear. License Agreement Configuring Windows Installer Wireless-G Access Point 6 This chapter will appear next. To install the software on the CD-ROM, click Linksys Wireless Guard Client. To accept the terms and continue the installation, click ...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 ...
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... click Finish. Click Back to return to cancel the installation. Destination Location 6. Copying Files Wireless-G Access Point 7 Remove any disks that is successfully installed. Click Cancel to a network that are described below. The InstallShield Wizard will be informed where the Linksys Wireless Guard client software will start copying program files. On this folder, click Next.
... click Finish. Click Back to return to cancel the installation. Destination Location 6. Copying Files Wireless-G Access Point 7 Remove any disks that is successfully installed. Click Cancel to a network that are described below. The InstallShield Wizard will be informed where the Linksys Wireless Guard client software will start copying program files. On this folder, click Next.
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...and then click View Membership and Network Administration Website to log in to help you access a Linksys Wireless Guard protected network, the Wireless Guard Login screen will appear. The Wireless Guard Member Website home screen will appear. The guest must first be added as ...Linksys Wireless Guard folder, then click Membership and Network Administration Website. 1. Member Login Screen 2. Through this if you want the system to remember your password so you don't have to cancel the login, or if you can also click on your password, click Lost Password. Wireless-G Access Point...
...and then click View Membership and Network Administration Website to log in to help you access a Linksys Wireless Guard protected network, the Wireless Guard Login screen will appear. The Wireless Guard Member Website home screen will appear. The guest must first be added as ...Linksys Wireless Guard folder, then click Membership and Network Administration Website. 1. Member Login Screen 2. Through this if you want the system to remember your password so you don't have to cancel the login, or if you can also click on your password, click Lost Password. Wireless-G Access Point...
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... screen will be downloaded from the Setup CD-ROM or from www.linksys.com/support. Add Guest Guest User Name Enter a user name of the guest you want to add. Modify Access Control Wireless-G Access Point 9 Home 2. The software can be on his or her PC. Network ...Administration 3. Password Verify Enter the password again. Refer to install the Linksys Wireless Guard Client software on the network. 5. Under Guests, click ...
... screen will be downloaded from the Setup CD-ROM or from www.linksys.com/support. Add Guest Guest User Name Enter a user name of the guest you want to add. Modify Access Control Wireless-G Access Point 9 Home 2. The software can be on his or her PC. Network ...Administration 3. Password Verify Enter the password again. Refer to install the Linksys Wireless Guard Client software on the network. 5. Under Guests, click ...
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...I will be paying for the account, click Another member will pay for Linksys Wireless Guard, refer to Initiate Network Fallback. If the administrator will be paying for the account. Welcome Wireless-G Access Point Account Finances 10 If you are finished with the registration process, return to..., click Submit. Click Next. Add Member To register as a member for my own subscription. Registered members can be paying for access from linksys.com/ support. The Welcome screen will appear. Subscriber Information 4. I will be downloaded from the Setup CD-ROM or from the...
...I will be paying for the account, click Another member will pay for Linksys Wireless Guard, refer to Initiate Network Fallback. If the administrator will be paying for the account. Welcome Wireless-G Access Point Account Finances 10 If you are finished with the registration process, return to..., click Submit. Click Next. Add Member To register as a member for my own subscription. Registered members can be paying for access from linksys.com/ support. The Welcome screen will appear. Subscriber Information 4. I will be downloaded from the Setup CD-ROM or from the...
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... icon 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. Select Secure this Network Connection from the menu. When the Congratulations screen appears, you forget your password... needs to return to the Add Member screen (refer to the previous screen. Wireless-G Access Point 11 When the screen asks if you're sure you would want to his or her Wireless Guard Protected Network's Access Control List. Enter a user name and password, and then enter the password ...
... icon 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. Select Secure this Network Connection from the menu. When the Congratulations screen appears, you forget your password... needs to return to the Add Member screen (refer to the previous screen. Wireless-G Access Point 11 When the screen asks if you're sure you would want to his or her Wireless Guard Protected Network's Access Control List. Enter a user name and password, and then enter the password ...
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... password, admin. (You can set a new password from the default value (admin). Internet Explorer Address Bar The login screen will then be displayed. Login Screen Wireless-G Access Point Configuration How to use of the Utility: •• Setup On the Setup > Network Setup screen, enter your basic network settings here. •• Management...
... password, admin. (You can set a new password from the default value (admin). Internet Explorer Address Bar The login screen will then be displayed. Login Screen Wireless-G Access Point Configuration How to use of the Utility: •• Setup On the Setup > Network Setup screen, enter your basic network settings here. •• Management...
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... Mode The Access Point offers four modes of operation. AP (Access Point) Client When set to Access Point by default. The AP Client cannot communicate directly with the Linksys Wireless-G Router (model number: WRT54G) or another Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G). 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) or Wireless-G Router...
... Mode The Access Point offers four modes of operation. AP (Access Point) Client When set to Access Point by default. The AP Client cannot communicate directly with the Linksys Wireless-G Router (model number: WRT54G) or another Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G). 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) or Wireless-G Router...
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... using the available settings. The Wireless Tab > Basic Wireless Settings Change the wireless network settings on this screen. This feature only works with Wireless-G products only. Network Name (SSID) Enter the name of the wireless bridges/access points in Wireless Bridge mode. NOTE: In Wireless Bridge mode, the Access Point can ONLY be accessed by another Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G). In order for more...
... using the available settings. The Wireless Tab > Basic Wireless Settings Change the wireless network settings on this screen. This feature only works with Wireless-G products only. Network Name (SSID) Enter the name of the wireless bridges/access points in Wireless Bridge mode. NOTE: In Wireless Bridge mode, the Access Point can ONLY be accessed by another Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G). In order for more...
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...the SecureEasySetup process. Current Encryption This shows the encryption method currently used by the Access Point. You must manually configure the Access Point's wireless settings to your wireless client (computer or other network device) within two minutes to increase network security and.... Configuration When the SecureEasySetup process is displayed here. A new screen will use the Access Point's SecureEasySetup feature. To configure your wireless network using your wireless devices will appear. Chapter 3 Channel Select the appropriate channel from being seen on networked...
...the SecureEasySetup process. Current Encryption This shows the encryption method currently used by the Access Point. You must manually configure the Access Point's wireless settings to your wireless client (computer or other network device) within two minutes to increase network security and.... Configuration When the SecureEasySetup process is displayed here. A new screen will use the Access Point's SecureEasySetup feature. To configure your wireless network using your wireless devices will appear. Chapter 3 Channel Select the appropriate channel from being seen on networked...
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...version of WPA. Click Help for more information. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal timeout period, which is connected to the Access Point.) 16 Wireless-G Access Point Wireless > Wireless Security (WPA2-Mixed) Encryption TKIP + AES is automatically selected so both methods can be used when a RADIUS server is... Disabled. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should only be used in coordination with dynamic encryption keys. WPA2-Mixed Wireless > Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) Encryption WPA offers you want to use , TKIP or...
...version of WPA. Click Help for more information. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal timeout period, which is connected to the Access Point.) 16 Wireless-G Access Point Wireless > Wireless Security (WPA2-Mixed) Encryption TKIP + AES is automatically selected so both methods can be used when a RADIUS server is... Disabled. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should only be used in coordination with dynamic encryption keys. WPA2-Mixed Wireless > Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) Encryption WPA offers you want to use , TKIP or...
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...coordination with dynamic encryption keys. WEP Wireless > Wireless Security (WEP) Encryption Select a level of the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9". Wireless-G Access Point Configuration Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. Click Help for...This option features WEP used when a RADIUS server is connected to cancel your changes, or click Cancel Changes to the Access Point.) Wireless > Wireless Security (RADIUS) RADIUS Server Enter the RADIUS server's IP address. Key 1-4 If you two encryption methods, TKIP and...
...coordination with dynamic encryption keys. WEP Wireless > Wireless Security (WEP) Encryption Select a level of the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9". Wireless-G Access Point Configuration Shared Secret Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. Click Help for...This option features WEP used when a RADIUS server is connected to cancel your changes, or click Cancel Changes to the Access Point.) Wireless > Wireless Security (RADIUS) RADIUS Server Enter the RADIUS server's IP address. Key 1-4 If you two encryption methods, TKIP and...
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... This screen allows you do not wish to filter users by MAC address, select Disable. Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Access Restriction If you wish to have all rates advertised. Wireless-G Access Point Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless You can be configured through the Transmission Rates setting on this screen. In most cases, these settings as described...
... This screen allows you do not wish to filter users by MAC address, select Disable. Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Access Restriction If you wish to have all rates advertised. Wireless-G Access Point Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless You can be configured through the Transmission Rates setting on this screen. In most cases, these settings as described...
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...dropping into powersaving sleep mode. This value should remain at its default setting of 2347. Wireless-G Access Point Configuration Change these settings as back up or restore the Access Point's configuration file. Backup and Restore On this screen you can configure the password as well... as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes. 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 (TIM...
...dropping into powersaving sleep mode. This value should remain at its default setting of 2347. Wireless-G Access Point Configuration Change these settings as back up or restore the Access Point's configuration file. Backup and Restore On this screen you can configure the password as well... as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes. 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 (TIM...
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...for more information. Log To enable the Log support feature, select Enabled. com. To delete all log entries, click Clear Log. Wireless-G Access Point 20 It provides network administrators with the most recent activities, click this screen you wish to give to cancel your changes, or click...) Enter the second password that allows access to monitor the Access Point's traffic, then you want to see the last page of the Access Point's most recent activities, click Refresh. In the field provided, enter the IP address of charge from www.linksys. To update the log with the ...
...for more information. Log To enable the Log support feature, select Enabled. com. To delete all log entries, click Clear Log. Wireless-G Access Point 20 It provides network administrators with the most recent activities, click this screen you wish to give to cancel your changes, or click...) Enter the second password that allows access to monitor the Access Point's traffic, then you want to see the last page of the Access Point's most recent activities, click Refresh. In the field provided, enter the IP address of charge from www.linksys. To update the log with the ...