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...checkmark means there is a note of interest and is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Linksys is something you might need to do while using the Access Point. WARNING:This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to these ...cancer, and birth defects or other countries. and certain other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. How to Use this User Guide The user guide to the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point has been designed to make understanding networking with a figure number and description, like this: Also...
...checkmark means there is a note of interest and is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Linksys is something you might need to do while using the Access Point. WARNING:This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to these ...cancer, and birth defects or other countries. and certain other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. How to Use this User Guide The user guide to the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point has been designed to make understanding networking with a figure number and description, like this: Also...
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... compatibility with 802.11b devices. 802.11b: a wireless networking standard that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with each other and with the advantage of the Access Point. Networks are even used to expand the range of this Guide to help you need to get ...the most out of its weatherresistant housing, you for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks are connected with wireless client cards or adapters can communicate without...
... compatibility with 802.11b devices. 802.11b: a wireless networking standard that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with each other and with the advantage of the Access Point. Networks are even used to expand the range of this Guide to help you need to get ...the most out of its weatherresistant housing, you for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks are connected with wireless client cards or adapters can communicate without...
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... explains how to perform basic setting changes through the Web-based Utility. • Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point This chapter provides a reference for setting up and using the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point's applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning your...
... explains how to perform basic setting changes through the Web-based Utility. • Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point This chapter provides a reference for setting up and using the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point's applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning your...
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Linksys wireless adapters also provide access to a wired network when using an access point, such as the Notebook Adapters for your laptop computers, PCI Adapters for your network and the access points will greatly enhance performance. infrastructure: a wireless network that they both share the same wireless channel and SSID. These wireless...-to-peer) without the use of an access point. ssid: your wireless PC within a network, the effective transmission range in a wireless network must be disabled on antenna characteristics). An integrated wireless and wired network is called...
Linksys wireless adapters also provide access to a wired network when using an access point, such as the Notebook Adapters for your laptop computers, PCI Adapters for your network and the access points will greatly enhance performance. infrastructure: a wireless network that they both share the same wireless channel and SSID. These wireless...-to-peer) without the use of an access point. ssid: your wireless PC within a network, the effective transmission range in a wireless network must be disabled on antenna characteristics). An integrated wireless and wired network is called...
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... automatically when an external antenna is located on a computer or networking device used for an optional, high-gain external antenna such as a switch or router that supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Ports The Access Point's Ethernet network port is ... Top Panel The Access Point has a built-in cables or adapters Ethernet Figure 3-2: Bottom Panel The Ethernet network port connects to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 7 The Ports Chapter 3: Getting to Ethernet network devices, such as the HGA9N. port: the connection point on the ...
... automatically when an external antenna is located on a computer or networking device used for an optional, high-gain external antenna such as a switch or router that supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Ports The Access Point's Ethernet network port is ... Top Panel The Access Point has a built-in cables or adapters Ethernet Figure 3-2: Bottom Panel The Ethernet network port connects to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 7 The Ports Chapter 3: Getting to Ethernet network devices, such as the HGA9N. port: the connection point on the ...
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...seconds, or restore the defaults using the Access Point's Web-based Utility. Do not reset the Access Point if you must ground the Access Point (to retain these settings. 8 Before you mount the Access Point, you want to a large piece of your settings (including wireless security, IP address, and power... Ground Figure 3-4: Back Panel Reset Button Ground There are located on the back panel. Chapter 3: Getting to Reset the Access Point's factory defaults. Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Reset Button and Ground The Access Point's Reset button and ground are two ways to Know the...
...seconds, or restore the defaults using the Access Point's Web-based Utility. Do not reset the Access Point if you must ground the Access Point (to retain these settings. 8 Before you mount the Access Point, you want to a large piece of your settings (including wireless security, IP address, and power... Ground Figure 3-4: Back Panel Reset Button Ground There are located on the back panel. Chapter 3: Getting to Reset the Access Point's factory defaults. Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Reset Button and Ground The Access Point's Reset button and ground are two ways to Know the...
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Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Figure 3-6: Radio Coverage of the Access Point to Client Devices When using the Access Point to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 10 The Antenna Pattern This will ensure the strongest signal and maximum reach. If the Access Point is used inside a building, put it so the client devices are on the same horizontal plane as the Access Point and within a 3dB angle of the building for maximum coverage. Chapter 3: Getting to connect client devices, adjust it in a corner of 47 degrees.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Figure 3-6: Radio Coverage of the Access Point to Client Devices When using the Access Point to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 10 The Antenna Pattern This will ensure the strongest signal and maximum reach. If the Access Point is used inside a building, put it so the client devices are on the same horizontal plane as the Access Point and within a 3dB angle of the building for maximum coverage. Chapter 3: Getting to connect client devices, adjust it in a corner of 47 degrees.
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...ensure the strongest signal and maximum reach. Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Figure 3-7: Access Point to Access Point (bridging) Radio Coverage If the Access Point is used as a bridge or repeater, adjust the Access Points to face each other to use an external omni-directional antenna (e.g. Make sure... that the orientation of point-to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 11 The Antenna Pattern The...
...ensure the strongest signal and maximum reach. Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Figure 3-7: Access Point to Access Point (bridging) Radio Coverage If the Access Point is used as a bridge or repeater, adjust the Access Points to face each other to use an external omni-directional antenna (e.g. Make sure... that the orientation of point-to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 11 The Antenna Pattern The...
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...Point has a water-resistant seal. 5. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Overview Slots 12 Using the mounting plate as a template, mark the locations of the mounting plate. Use four screws (included with the Access Point) to attach the mounting...the Locations of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices. Then, install a screw into each location. Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Overview hardware: the physical aspect of the Two Wall-Mount 3. This chapter explains how...
...Point has a water-resistant seal. 5. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Overview Slots 12 Using the mounting plate as a template, mark the locations of the mounting plate. Use four screws (included with the Access Point) to attach the mounting...the Locations of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices. Then, install a screw into each location. Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Overview hardware: the physical aspect of the Two Wall-Mount 3. This chapter explains how...
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... of security under the Basic Wireless Settings Tab. Configure your web browser with the Web-based Utility. Figure 5-1: Login Screen 14 For a basic network setup, most users only have to use of the box with the default settings. Select the level of protocols PCs use the Utility. Linksys SRW224P), connect your Access Point and...
... of security under the Basic Wireless Settings Tab. Configure your web browser with the Web-based Utility. Figure 5-1: Login Screen 14 For a basic network setup, most users only have to use of the box with the default settings. Select the level of protocols PCs use the Utility. Linksys SRW224P), connect your Access Point and...
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... and Status. It is DHCP server connected to enter a variety of the main tabs. Launch your PC wirelessly to the desired network. Use this screen. • Wireless Security. Wireless You will have to use DHCP or manually configure a new IP address, move your connection through the DHCP. 3. After setting up... the Access Point to use the new IP address the next time you open the Web-based Utility, use the Wireless tabs to the switch, configure it this screen. Setup Enter the Host Name and IP Address...
... and Status. It is DHCP server connected to enter a variety of the main tabs. Launch your PC wirelessly to the desired network. Use this screen. • Wireless Security. Wireless You will have to use DHCP or manually configure a new IP address, move your connection through the DHCP. 3. After setting up... the Access Point to use the new IP address the next time you open the Web-based Utility, use the Wireless tabs to the switch, configure it this screen. Setup Enter the Host Name and IP Address...
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...hardware version, MAC address, and IP address on a CPU inside a networking device. Use this screen to configure the Access Point operation mode with WDS (Wireless Distribution System). AP Mode Use this screen to reset the Access Point to manage the Access Point. • ...on the Access Point and its factory default settings. • Firmware Upgrade. Use this screen to configure the Access Point's more advanced wireless settings (e.g. Wireless-G Exterior Access Point • Advanced Wireless Settings. This screen will be able to view status information for the Access...
...hardware version, MAC address, and IP address on a CPU inside a networking device. Use this screen to configure the Access Point operation mode with WDS (Wireless Distribution System). AP Mode Use this screen to reset the Access Point to manage the Access Point. • ...on the Access Point and its factory default settings. • Firmware Upgrade. Use this screen to configure the Access Point's more advanced wireless settings (e.g. Wireless-G Exterior Access Point • Advanced Wireless Settings. This screen will be able to view status information for the Access...
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... Point Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point This chapter is only used to the Access Point. The host name can use the Utility. The host name assigned to the Access Point. Then complete the following: • IP Address. The Access Point has been designed to...The device name is for the Access Point. This host name will be functional right out of identifying your Access Point. In that appears is Linksys. The default name is 192.168.1.245. Network Setup The selections under this heading allow you want to assign a static or fixed IP address...
... Point Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point This chapter is only used to the Access Point. The host name can use the Utility. The host name assigned to the Access Point. Then complete the following: • IP Address. The Access Point has been designed to...The device name is for the Access Point. This host name will be functional right out of identifying your Access Point. In that appears is Linksys. The default name is 192.168.1.245. Network Setup The selections under this heading allow you want to assign a static or fixed IP address...
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The correct time setting can be set up local NTP server. This is based on this option, you will need to your changes. Then use the drop down menu. Automatically. When you click on GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). After you have a DHCP server enabled on the LAN that ...IP address to change the Access Point's time settings. If you enabled the User Defined NTP Server, you to the Access Point. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 18 The Setup - The default is displayed on Manually. Help information is 255.255.255.0. The Setup - Manually. If it is...
The correct time setting can be set up local NTP server. This is based on this option, you will need to your changes. Then use the drop down menu. Automatically. When you click on GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). After you have a DHCP server enabled on the LAN that ...IP address to change the Access Point's time settings. If you enabled the User Defined NTP Server, you to the Access Point. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 18 The Setup - The default is displayed on Manually. Help information is 255.255.255.0. The Setup - Manually. If it is...
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...VLAN will have default VLAN number 1 and are finished. When the VLAN Trunk is to be used in range. Auto channel selection will be compatible with the connecting switches. This option allows the primary SSID to... be displayed as current channel on the right side of wireless interference while the system is used among your network. The default is channel 6. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 20 The Wireless - Wireless...
...VLAN will have default VLAN number 1 and are finished. When the VLAN Trunk is to be used in range. Auto channel selection will be compatible with the connecting switches. This option allows the primary SSID to... be displayed as current channel on the right side of wireless interference while the system is used among your network. The default is channel 6. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 20 The Wireless - Wireless...
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.... The default is Disabled. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 21 The Wireless - Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Wireless - The default is 3600 seconds. Disabled There is very useful when setting up a wireless hotspot location. Enter a WPA Shared Key of algorithm... after you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES for each other . Wireless Security (WPA- Wireless Security Enter the security settings for data encryption. Select the wireless security mode you want to use , WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA2-Personal Mixed, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2...
.... The default is Disabled. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 21 The Wireless - Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Wireless - The default is 3600 seconds. Disabled There is very useful when setting up a wireless hotspot location. Enter a WPA Shared Key of algorithm... after you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES for each other . Wireless Security (WPA- Wireless Security Enter the security settings for data encryption. Select the wireless security mode you want to use , WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA2-Personal Mixed, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2...
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... characters. You can have client devices that use either WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal. The default is 3600 seconds. WPA Shared Key. Personal) Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Figure 6-7: Wireless - WPA2-Personal Mixed This security mode supports..., which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys. Wireless-G Exterior Access Point WPA2-Personal WPA Algorithms. WPA2 always uses AES for data encryption. Key Renewal Timeout. Wireless Security (WPA2Personal) 22 WPA Shared Key.
... characters. You can have client devices that use either WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal. The default is 3600 seconds. WPA Shared Key. Personal) Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Figure 6-7: Wireless - WPA2-Personal Mixed This security mode supports..., which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys. Wireless-G Exterior Access Point WPA2-Personal WPA Algorithms. WPA2 always uses AES for data encryption. Key Renewal Timeout. Wireless Security (WPA2Personal) 22 WPA Shared Key.
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... coordination with a RADIUS server for client authentication. (This should only be used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. The default is connected to use, TKIP or AES. Wireless Security (WPAEnterprise) 23 Wireless-G Exterior Access Point WPA-Enterprise This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server for client authentication. (This should only be...
... coordination with a RADIUS server for client authentication. (This should only be used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. The default is connected to use, TKIP or AES. Wireless Security (WPAEnterprise) 23 Wireless-G Exterior Access Point WPA-Enterprise This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server for client authentication. (This should only be...
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... Algorithms. Mixed Mode automatically chooses TKIP or AES for data encryption. Enter the Shared Secret key used by each client device. Figure 6-10: Wireless - The default is 1812. Wireless-G Exterior Access Point WPA2-Enterprise Mixed This security mode supports the transition from WPA-Enterprise to WPA2-Enterprise. The Access Point will automatically choose...
... Algorithms. Mixed Mode automatically chooses TKIP or AES for data encryption. Enter the Shared Secret key used by each client device. Figure 6-10: Wireless - The default is 1812. Wireless-G Exterior Access Point WPA2-Enterprise Mixed This security mode supports the transition from WPA-Enterprise to WPA2-Enterprise. The Access Point will automatically choose...
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...apply the changes. If you want to its weak authentication capability). It should be used for data encryption. Figure 6-11: Wireless - Enterprise Mixed) Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 25 The Wireless - WEP This security mode is displayed on the right side of the screen. Select... as either Open System or Shared Key. Wireless-G Exterior Access Point RADIUS This security mode is Open System. RADIUS Server Port. The RADIUS server is used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. Enter the port number used for 64-bit encryption or 26 characters in...
...apply the changes. If you want to its weak authentication capability). It should be used for data encryption. Figure 6-11: Wireless - Enterprise Mixed) Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 25 The Wireless - WEP This security mode is displayed on the right side of the screen. Select... as either Open System or Shared Key. Wireless-G Exterior Access Point RADIUS This security mode is Open System. RADIUS Server Port. The RADIUS server is used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. Enter the port number used for 64-bit encryption or 26 characters in...