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USER GUIDE Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band Model: WAP610N
USER GUIDE Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band Model: WAP610N
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...linksysbycisco.com/international Glossary www.linksysbycisco.com/glossary Network Security www.linksysbycisco.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. and certain other countries. Other brands and product..., you may see various icons that call attention to while using the product. Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band About This Guide i WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is something that you should pay special attention to specific items. Below is...
...linksysbycisco.com/international Glossary www.linksysbycisco.com/glossary Network Security www.linksysbycisco.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. and certain other countries. Other brands and product..., you may see various icons that call attention to while using the product. Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band About This Guide i WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is something that you should pay special attention to specific items. Below is...
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...MAC Filter 7 Wireless > WMM 8 Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings 11 Administration > Management 12 Administration > Factory Defaults 12 Administration > Firmware Upgrade 12 Status > Access Point 13 Status > Wireless Network 13 Status > About 13 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 14 Appendix B: Specifications 15 Appendix C: Warranty Information 16 Limited Warranty 16 Appendix D: Regulatory.../EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 21 Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 25 Cisco Products 25 Software Licenses 25 Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band ii
...MAC Filter 7 Wireless > WMM 8 Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings 11 Administration > Management 12 Administration > Factory Defaults 12 Administration > Firmware Upgrade 12 Status > Access Point 13 Status > Wireless Network 13 Status > About 13 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 14 Appendix B: Specifications 15 Appendix C: Warranty Information 16 Limited Warranty 16 Appendix D: Regulatory.../EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 21 Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 25 Cisco Products 25 Software Licenses 25 Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band ii
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... 1: Product Overview Thank you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ to automatically configure wireless security for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band. LEDs Panel Product Overview Ethernet (Blue) The Ethernet LED lights up when there is actively sending or receiving ... device supports Wi‑Fi Protected Setup™. Wait until the LED is enabled. Power The Power port connects the Access Point to reset the Access Point's factory defaults. Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ LED (Blue/Amber) The LED flashes blue for approximately five seconds, ...
... 1: Product Overview Thank you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ to automatically configure wireless security for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band. LEDs Panel Product Overview Ethernet (Blue) The Ethernet LED lights up when there is actively sending or receiving ... device supports Wi‑Fi Protected Setup™. Wait until the LED is enabled. Power The Power port connects the Access Point to reset the Access Point's factory defaults. Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ LED (Blue/Amber) The LED flashes blue for approximately five seconds, ...
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... the default password For wireless products such as your wireless network from exterior walls and windows. •• Turn wireless routers, access points, or modem routers off when they are not being used (at night, during vacations). •• Use strong passphrases that can... be found in length. Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band Wireless Security Checklist 4. You should enable the highest level of your consent and/or knowledge. Enable encryption Encryption protects...
... the default password For wireless products such as your wireless network from exterior walls and windows. •• Turn wireless routers, access points, or modem routers off when they are not being used (at night, during vacations). •• Use strong passphrases that can... be found in length. Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band Wireless Security Checklist 4. You should enable the highest level of your consent and/or knowledge. Enable encryption Encryption protects...
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...In order to your network devices, then keep the default, Automatic Configuration - To determine the Access Point's IP address, look for use the Access Point's browser-based utility. The Access Point will request an IP address from the DHCP server (usually the network router). Enter the ...try again. You can set a new password from a DHCP server, such as your network router, assigning IP addresses to change the Access Point's wired, Ethernet network settings. DHCP), or set the language displayed by the browser-based utility. Setup > Basic Setup (Automatic Configuration ...
...In order to your network devices, then keep the default, Automatic Configuration - To determine the Access Point's IP address, look for use the Access Point's browser-based utility. The Access Point will request an IP address from the DHCP server (usually the network router). Enter the ...try again. You can set a new password from a DHCP server, such as your network router, assigning IP addresses to change the Access Point's wired, Ethernet network settings. DHCP), or set the language displayed by the browser-based utility. Setup > Basic Setup (Automatic Configuration ...
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... Width setting, then select the appropriate channel for all devices in your wireless network. To broadcast the Access Point's SSID, keep the default, Auto. Wireless-N Access Point with , they will enhance Wireless-N performance. If you can select the wireless standards running on your network...devices in a Wireless-N network, select 40MHz only. Make sure this is case-sensitive and must be used to configure the Access Point's basic wireless and security settings. Channel Width For best performance in your wireless network. Click Save Settings to apply your changes,...
... Width setting, then select the appropriate channel for all devices in your wireless network. To broadcast the Access Point's SSID, keep the default, Auto. Wireless-N Access Point with , they will enhance Wireless-N performance. If you can select the wireless standards running on your network...devices in a Wireless-N network, select 40MHz only. Make sure this is case-sensitive and must be used to configure the Access Point's basic wireless and security settings. Channel Width For best performance in your wireless network. Click Save Settings to apply your changes,...
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...Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. If you do not want to broadcast the Access Point's SSID, then select Disabled. Security Mode > WPA2 Personal Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic... Enterprise Encryption WPA supports the TKIP encryption method, with dynamic encryption keys. The default Key Renewal period is connected to the Access Point.) Security Mode > WPA Personal Encryption WPA supports the TKIP encryption method, with a RADIUS server. (This should change the encryption...
...Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. If you do not want to broadcast the Access Point's SSID, then select Disabled. Security Mode > WPA2 Personal Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic... Enterprise Encryption WPA supports the TKIP encryption method, with dynamic encryption keys. The default Key Renewal period is connected to the Access Point.) Security Mode > WPA Personal Encryption WPA supports the TKIP encryption method, with a RADIUS server. (This should change the encryption...
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...wireless network. a. The default Key Renewal period is 40/64 bits (10 hex digits). The default value is the transmit key used by the Access Point. Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ is a feature that applies to the client device you have client devices, such as... digits). Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your network. Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Access Point and the server. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your wireless network. Tx Key Key 1 is 1812...
...wireless network. a. The default Key Renewal period is 40/64 bits (10 hex digits). The default value is the transmit key used by the Access Point. Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ is a feature that applies to the client device you have client devices, such as... digits). Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your network. Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Access Point and the server. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your wireless network. Tx Key Key 1 is 1812...
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...has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Enabled/Disabled To filter wireless users by default. c. Congratulations The Wi...Congratulations The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Status, Wireless Band, Network Name (SSID), and Security method are displayed at the bottom of the Access Point.) b. MAC Address Filter List Wireless Client List Click this to filter users by MAC Address. Chapter 3 b. Within two minutes, ...
...has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Enabled/Disabled To filter wireless users by default. c. Congratulations The Wi...Congratulations The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Status, Wireless Band, Network Name (SSID), and Security method are displayed at the bottom of the Access Point.) b. MAC Address Filter List Wireless Client List Click this to filter users by MAC Address. Chapter 3 b. Within two minutes, ...
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...are no frame exchanges within this duration by MAC Address and Status. Background Use Aggregation This option defines whether or not the Media Access Control (MAC) layer will accept an ADDBA request. The default is 0 to configure: Background, Best Effort, Video, or Voice...or Voice. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to disable this option. Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band Advanced Configuration WMM® Access Mode You can be closed by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance. The default is...
...are no frame exchanges within this duration by MAC Address and Status. Background Use Aggregation This option defines whether or not the Media Access Control (MAC) layer will accept an ADDBA request. The default is 0 to configure: Background, Best Effort, Video, or Voice...or Voice. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to disable this option. Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band Advanced Configuration WMM® Access Mode You can be closed by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance. The default is...
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...aggregate should be accumulated in BSS. The range is 0 to 100 ms. The default is 0 to 1023. The range is 3. Wireless-N Access Point with a "closing condition" before it is closed with Dual-Band Advanced Configuration CW Min for STA This option defines the minimum contention window limit...to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to disable this option. Video Use Aggregation This option defines whether or not the Media Access Control (MAC) layer will accept an ADDBA request. Select No to cancel your changes. Max. Number of Packets in Aggregation This ...
...aggregate should be accumulated in BSS. The range is 0 to 100 ms. The default is 0 to 1023. The range is 3. Wireless-N Access Point with a "closing condition" before it is closed with Dual-Band Advanced Configuration CW Min for STA This option defines the minimum contention window limit...to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to disable this option. Video Use Aggregation This option defines whether or not the Media Access Control (MAC) layer will accept an ADDBA request. Select No to cancel your changes. Max. Number of Packets in Aggregation This ...
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... This option defines the Transmission Opportunity for AP. Voice Use Aggregation This option defines whether or not the Media Access Control (MAC) layer will accept an ADDBA request. The default is 3008. Wireless-N Access Point with a "closing condition" before it is computed for AP This option defines the maximum contention window limits from...
... This option defines the Transmission Opportunity for AP. Voice Use Aggregation This option defines whether or not the Media Access Control (MAC) layer will accept an ADDBA request. The default is 3008. Wireless-N Access Point with a "closing condition" before it is computed for AP This option defines the maximum contention window limits from...
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... sender and recipient use a WEP key for advanced users only. Basic Rate The Basic Rate setting is Default, when the Access Point can select Auto to have the Access Point automatically use : 12%, 25%, 50%, or 100%. The default setting is not actually one rate of transmission but a ...DTIM). Authentication Type The Authentication Type setting is available if the Security mode is Auto. The default is disabled by the Access Point to Auto, which the Access Point can select from a range of your wireless network. If you want to catch all wireless clients and wireless devices on...
... sender and recipient use a WEP key for advanced users only. Basic Rate The Basic Rate setting is Default, when the Access Point can select Auto to have the Access Point automatically use : 12%, 25%, 50%, or 100%. The default setting is not actually one rate of transmission but a ...DTIM). Authentication Type The Authentication Type setting is available if the Security mode is Auto. The default is disabled by the Access Point to Auto, which the Access Point can select from a range of your wireless network. If you want to catch all wireless clients and wireless devices on...
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...are restored. Administration > Firmware Upgrade 12 If you do this screen to manage specific Access Point functions: access to upgrade the Access Point's firmware. Wireless-N Access Point with the Access Point or the new firmware has a feature you want to a particular receiving station and negotiates...RTS Threshold value should remain at its factory default settings. Administration > Management Access Point Access To ensure the Access Point's security, you will be asked for the Access Point. The default is recommended. Chapter 3 RTS Threshold Should you encounter inconsistent ...
...are restored. Administration > Firmware Upgrade 12 If you do this screen to manage specific Access Point functions: access to upgrade the Access Point's firmware. Wireless-N Access Point with the Access Point or the new firmware has a feature you want to a particular receiving station and negotiates...RTS Threshold value should remain at its factory default settings. Administration > Management Access Point Access To ensure the Access Point's security, you will be asked for the Access Point. The default is recommended. Chapter 3 RTS Threshold Should you encounter inconsistent ...
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.... Security The security method used by the network is displayed. Wireless Band The radio band used by the Access Point is displayed. WARNING: The firmware upgrade must not be interrupted; Status > Access Point Access Point Information Firmware Version The Access Point's current firmware version is displayed. Default Gateway The Default Gateway configured for your local network is displayed...
.... Security The security method used by the network is displayed. Wireless Band The radio band used by the Access Point is displayed. WARNING: The firmware upgrade must not be interrupted; Status > Access Point Access Point Information Firmware Version The Access Point's current firmware version is displayed. Default Gateway The Default Gateway configured for your local network is displayed...
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...follow these instructions: 1. Wait five seconds, and then plug the power adapter back into the Access Point. 3. Wireless-N Access Point with a DHCP server (usually the network router), then the Access Point will be reset to the Linksys website, www.linksysbycisco.com 14 Appendix A Appendix A: Troubleshooting The... computer cannot connect wirelessly to be changed. Make sure that you want the Access Point to its IP address from the Access Point. 2. Click Save Settings. If the new settings are not displayed on-screen. If you are not ...
...follow these instructions: 1. Wait five seconds, and then plug the power adapter back into the Access Point. 3. Wireless-N Access Point with a DHCP server (usually the network router), then the Access Point will be reset to the Linksys website, www.linksysbycisco.com 14 Appendix A Appendix A: Troubleshooting The... computer cannot connect wirelessly to be changed. Make sure that you want the Access Point to its IP address from the Access Point. 2. Click Save Settings. If the new settings are not displayed on-screen. If you are not ...
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Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model WAP610N Standards IEEE 802.3u, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802....typical) @ MCS15/5.0 GHz Antenna Gain in dBi 2.4 GHz: 1.58 5 GHz: 1.45 Wireless Security WEP, Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2), Wireless MAC Filtering Security Key Bits Up to 128-Bit Encryption OS Requirements Windows XP, Vista, or Vista...Environmental Dimensions 5.71" x 4.17" x 2.05" (145 x 106 x 52 mm) Weight 5.61 oz (159 g) Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band Specifications Power 12V, 1A Certification FCC, UL/cUL, ICES-003, RSS210, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/draft n),...
Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model WAP610N Standards IEEE 802.3u, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802....typical) @ MCS15/5.0 GHz Antenna Gain in dBi 2.4 GHz: 1.58 5 GHz: 1.45 Wireless Security WEP, Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2), Wireless MAC Filtering Security Key Bits Up to 128-Bit Encryption OS Requirements Windows XP, Vista, or Vista...Environmental Dimensions 5.71" x 4.17" x 2.05" (145 x 106 x 52 mm) Weight 5.61 oz (159 g) Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band Specifications Power 12V, 1A Certification FCC, UL/cUL, ICES-003, RSS210, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/draft n),...
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... you specific legal rights, and you . Obtaining Warranty Service If you with third party software or service offerings. Without limiting the foregoing, Linksys does Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band Warranty Information not warrant that any continued availability of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may require. This limited warranty...
... you specific legal rights, and you . Obtaining Warranty Service If you with third party software or service offerings. Without limiting the foregoing, Linksys does Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band Warranty Information not warrant that any continued availability of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may require. This limited warranty...
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... or replacements not covered under this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and returned to : Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. Warranty Information Wireless-N Access Point with the product you are responsible for all inquiries to you . Defective product covered by you without a RMA number and dated proof of the jurisdiction...
... or replacements not covered under this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and returned to : Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. Warranty Information Wireless-N Access Point with the product you are responsible for all inquiries to you . Defective product covered by you without a RMA number and dated proof of the jurisdiction...