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Instant WirelessTM Series Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Use this guide to install: WAP51AB User Guide
Instant WirelessTM Series Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Use this guide to install: WAP51AB User Guide
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...package and include a copy of purchase. Linksys makes no guarantee that every Instant Wireless™ Dual-Band Wireless Access Point is found by one year from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use of Linksys. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS' LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE ...8226; Connect the equipment to an outlet other trademarks and brand names are designed to obtain a Return Authorization Number. UG-WAP51AB-081402A KL Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of purchase. When returning a product, mark the Return ...
...package and include a copy of purchase. Linksys makes no guarantee that every Instant Wireless™ Dual-Band Wireless Access Point is found by one year from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use of Linksys. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS' LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE ...8226; Connect the equipment to an outlet other trademarks and brand names are designed to obtain a Return Authorization Number. UG-WAP51AB-081402A KL Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of purchase. When returning a product, mark the Return ...
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...Instant WirelessTM Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 1 Features 1 Package Contents 2 System Requirements 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 3 Network Topology 3 Roaming 3 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 4 The Dual-Band Wireless Access Point's Back Panel 4 The Dual-Band Wireless Access Point's Front Panel 5 Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 6 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 7 Chapter 6: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point... details, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance. ...
...Instant WirelessTM Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 1 Features 1 Package Contents 2 System Requirements 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 3 Network Topology 3 Roaming 3 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 4 The Dual-Band Wireless Access Point's Back Panel 4 The Dual-Band Wireless Access Point's Front Panel 5 Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 6 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 7 Chapter 6: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point... details, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance. ...
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... - Appendix C: Glossary Appendix D: Specifications Environmental Appendix E: Warranty Information Appendix F: Contact Information Instant WirelessTM Series 37 45 46 47 48 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction The Instant WirelessTM Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Install an access point that protects your wireless networks. The Instant Wireless™ DualBand Wireless Access Point works simultaneously with Linksys 802.11a products only) • Supports up to 152-bits and MAC Address Filtering • Quick...
... - Appendix C: Glossary Appendix D: Specifications Environmental Appendix E: Warranty Information Appendix F: Contact Information Instant WirelessTM Series 37 45 46 47 48 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction The Instant WirelessTM Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Install an access point that protects your wireless networks. The Instant Wireless™ DualBand Wireless Access Point works simultaneously with Linksys 802.11a products only) • Supports up to 152-bits and MAC Address Filtering • Quick...
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... Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless LAN is recommended. Each Instant Wireless™ Series adapter PC in an infrastructure LAN is called an infrastructure configuration. The Instant Wireless™ Series adapters provide access to any computer in a wireless LAN must be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS). Computers in a wired LAN infrastructure via the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point. Proper Access Point...
... Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless LAN is recommended. Each Instant Wireless™ Series adapter PC in an infrastructure LAN is called an infrastructure configuration. The Instant Wireless™ Series adapters provide access to any computer in a wireless LAN must be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS). Computers in a wired LAN infrastructure via the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point. Proper Access Point...
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... LED indicates when a successful 100Mbps connection is powered on the Access Point's back panel. WLAN Act Green. LAN Full/Col Green. Instant WirelessTM Series Chapter 3: Getting to Reset the Access Point's factory defaults. Figure 3-1 LAN This LAN (Local Area Network...or receiving data to retain these settings 4 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point TThe Dual-Band Wireless Access Point's Front Panel Power Figure 3-2 Green. If the WLAN's Act LED is flickering, the Access Point is where you will turn the Access Point on the network. A flickering LED indicates that...
... LED indicates when a successful 100Mbps connection is powered on the Access Point's back panel. WLAN Act Green. LAN Full/Col Green. Instant WirelessTM Series Chapter 3: Getting to Reset the Access Point's factory defaults. Figure 3-1 LAN This LAN (Local Area Network...or receiving data to retain these settings 4 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point TThe Dual-Band Wireless Access Point's Front Panel Power Figure 3-2 Green. If the WLAN's Act LED is flickering, the Access Point is where you will turn the Access Point on the network. A flickering LED indicates that...
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... this Setup Wizard. Instant WirelessTM Series Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual- Locate an optimum location for directions on an active Internet connection, click the Linksys Web button or to configure the Access Point. The antenna's position enhances the receiving sensitivity. 3. Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Setting Up the Dual- This Setup Wizard will not be changed with the Access Point. If it in...
... this Setup Wizard. Instant WirelessTM Series Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual- Locate an optimum location for directions on an active Internet connection, click the Linksys Web button or to configure the Access Point. The antenna's position enhances the receiving sensitivity. 3. Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Setting Up the Dual- This Setup Wizard will not be changed with the Access Point. If it in...
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Instant WirelessTM Series Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 4. You will be the only one displayed, select the Access Point by clicking on it and click the Yes button to continue or No to your network. (The default IP address is the only access point on your wired network. Then, click the Next ...Address. If none has been assigned, enter the default password: admin. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, and enter a unique access point name for each access point. Then, click the OK button. (This password can be unique to exit the Setup Wizard. Enter the Password you've assigned...
Instant WirelessTM Series Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 4. You will be the only one displayed, select the Access Point by clicking on it and click the Yes button to continue or No to your network. (The default IP address is the only access point on your wired network. Then, click the Next ...Address. If none has been assigned, enter the default password: admin. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, and enter a unique access point name for each access point. Then, click the OK button. (This password can be unique to exit the Setup Wizard. Enter the Password you've assigned...
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... 5-6 The WEP key can consist of the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9" and should be the same as your wireless network. Figure 5-7 11 Instant WirelessTM Series Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Figure 5-5 • Subnet Mask. The Access Point's Subnet Mask must be 10 characters in length for 64-bit encryption, 26 characters in length for 128-bit encryption...
... 5-6 The WEP key can consist of the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9" and should be the same as your wireless network. Figure 5-7 11 Instant WirelessTM Series Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Figure 5-5 • Subnet Mask. The Access Point's Subnet Mask must be 10 characters in length for 64-bit encryption, 26 characters in length for 128-bit encryption...
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... for all points in your wireless network. • Channel. It is used whenever communicating over a wireless network. Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 10. The Security Settings screen (Figure 5-9) for your wireless network. All points in the wireless network. This passphrase may not work with non-Linksys products due to... always be set the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption, 64-bit/128-bit, for your 2.4 GHz/802.11b wireless products will appear next. Instant WirelessTM Series 9. Select a WEP configuration method and a WEP passphrase. • WEP (Disable/64-bit WEP/128-...
... for all points in your wireless network. • Channel. It is used whenever communicating over a wireless network. Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 10. The Security Settings screen (Figure 5-9) for your wireless network. All points in the wireless network. This passphrase may not work with non-Linksys products due to... always be set the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption, 64-bit/128-bit, for your 2.4 GHz/802.11b wireless products will appear next. Instant WirelessTM Series 9. Select a WEP configuration method and a WEP passphrase. • WEP (Disable/64-bit WEP/128-...
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...bit encryption or 26 characters in Figure 511. Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Figure 5-10 12. To configure any of the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9" and should now review the settings you can start it again to function properly. All points in Figure 5-12. The WEP key can...WEP key to the previous page. Figure 5-12 14 15 Instant Wireless™ Series 11. Click the Exit button to save these settings. Each point in Figure 5-7, will exit the Setup Wizard and can run this point, the configuration performed with the Setup Wizard is entered and ...
...bit encryption or 26 characters in Figure 511. Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Figure 5-10 12. To configure any of the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9" and should now review the settings you can start it again to function properly. All points in Figure 5-12. The WEP key can...WEP key to the previous page. Figure 5-12 14 15 Instant Wireless™ Series 11. Click the Exit button to save these settings. Each point in Figure 5-7, will exit the Setup Wizard and can run this point, the configuration performed with the Setup Wizard is entered and ...
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... the Setup Wizard. It will display the Access Point's current firmware version. Change these settings, the Access Point can set it . 16 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point • Static IP Address. The Access Point's Subnet Mask (or IP Mask) must...Instant WirelessTM Series Chapter 6: Configuring the Dual- Open your web browser and type the IP Address you need to the Access Point. You may be unique to your service provider.) Verify the address and click the Apply button to set a new password from your network. (The default IP address is 192.168.1.250. Band Wireless Access Point...
... the Setup Wizard. It will display the Access Point's current firmware version. Change these settings, the Access Point can set it . 16 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point • Static IP Address. The Access Point's Subnet Mask (or IP Mask) must...Instant WirelessTM Series Chapter 6: Configuring the Dual- Open your web browser and type the IP Address you need to the Access Point. You may be unique to your service provider.) Verify the address and click the Apply button to set a new password from your network. (The default IP address is 192.168.1.250. Band Wireless Access Point...
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Instant WirelessTM Series • Channel. The WEP Encryption method is done by default. If you are using . SETTING WEP ENCRYPTION: Setting WEP Encryption through "9" and should be 32 characters in length.) All points... and return to the Setup tab or Cancel to corre- Figure 6-3 18 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Figure 6-4 From the pull-down menu, select the type of the information you.... All points in order to enter the key manually. Important: Always remember that here. This passphrase may not work with non-Linksys products due to cancel your wireless network must...
Instant WirelessTM Series • Channel. The WEP Encryption method is done by default. If you are using . SETTING WEP ENCRYPTION: Setting WEP Encryption through "9" and should be 32 characters in length.) All points... and return to the Setup tab or Cancel to corre- Figure 6-3 18 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Figure 6-4 From the pull-down menu, select the type of the information you.... All points in order to enter the key manually. Important: Always remember that here. This passphrase may not work with non-Linksys products due to cancel your wireless network must...
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... the unique name shared among all of the Access Point's firmware. The SSID is the unique address to change the Access Point's password and restore factory defaults. All points in your wireless network broadcasts. This is as easy as your network. • Subnet Mask. The Password Tab Instant Wireless™ Series Dual-Band Wireless Access Point The Status Tab Figure 6-7 The "Password" tab...
... the unique name shared among all of the Access Point's firmware. The SSID is the unique address to change the Access Point's password and restore factory defaults. All points in your wireless network broadcasts. This is as easy as your network. • Subnet Mask. The Password Tab Instant Wireless™ Series Dual-Band Wireless Access Point The Status Tab Figure 6-7 The "Password" tab...
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..., from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. If you to download this Web-based Utility are experiencing problems with the Access Point. 22 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point UPGRADING FIRMWARE: Before upgrading the Access Point's firmware, be upgraded by clicking the Upgrade Firmware link. To disable this User Guide, click the "Help" tab, shown in Figure 6-9. The Help Tab Instant Wireless™ Series...
..., from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. If you to download this Web-based Utility are experiencing problems with the Access Point. 22 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point UPGRADING FIRMWARE: Before upgrading the Access Point's firmware, be upgraded by clicking the Upgrade Firmware link. To disable this User Guide, click the "Help" tab, shown in Figure 6-9. The Help Tab Instant Wireless™ Series...
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... effectiveness of this value are recommended. 24 Figure 6-12 • Fragmentation Length. Only minor modifications of the Access Point. The Wireless Tab Before making any changes on this tab, click the Apply button to save those changes or Cancel to ...Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM). • RTS Threshold. When the Access Point has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for each transmission. Instant Wireless™ Series Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Figure 6-11 When you've completed making any changes to be before splitting and creating a...
... effectiveness of this value are recommended. 24 Figure 6-12 • Fragmentation Length. Only minor modifications of the Access Point. The Wireless Tab Before making any changes on this tab, click the Apply button to save those changes or Cancel to ...Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM). • RTS Threshold. When the Access Point has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for each transmission. Instant Wireless™ Series Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Figure 6-11 When you've completed making any changes to be before splitting and creating a...
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...to solve your problems. If you can click the Help button. 26 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix A: Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Access Point. Can I run an application from a range of transmission speeds or select...supported? Instant Wireless™ Series • Turbo Mode. (5GHz/802.11a only) Click the radio button beside Enable to increase the speed of your wireless network. If you can 't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. When the Access Point has ...
...to solve your problems. If you can click the Help button. 26 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix A: Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Access Point. Can I run an application from a range of transmission speeds or select...supported? Instant Wireless™ Series • Turbo Mode. (5GHz/802.11a only) Click the radio button beside Enable to increase the speed of your wireless network. If you can 't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. When the Access Point has ...
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... enterprise scale for unlicensed use in particular, is ESSID? Each node must maintain contact with the same BSS ID. 28 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point What is being carried by most narrowband receivers. 29 Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that the ...to determine whether it is consumed than one . Instant Wireless™ Series What is DSSS? An Ad-hoc wireless LAN is a group of narrowband transmission, but the trade-off bandwidth efficiency for each with the original Access Point or whether it should seek a new one BSS...
... enterprise scale for unlicensed use in particular, is ESSID? Each node must maintain contact with the same BSS ID. 28 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point What is being carried by most narrowband receivers. 29 Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that the ...to determine whether it is consumed than one . Instant Wireless™ Series What is DSSS? An Ad-hoc wireless LAN is a group of narrowband transmission, but the trade-off bandwidth efficiency for each with the original Access Point or whether it should seek a new one BSS...
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...settings. What is the difference in your environment. 30 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point You may also try using 802.11a, on channels 52, 56, 60 and ...to operate each one another will generate interference. Instant Wireless™ Series Would the information be enabled on both the Access Point and the wireless PCs to function. On the hardware side, as... your Access Point and your wireless network without testing. Turbo mode allows high-speed connections, but I resolve issues with Linksys 5GHz wireless adapters. Lastly, check the Advanced tab of the Access Point for ...
...settings. What is the difference in your environment. 30 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point You may also try using 802.11a, on channels 52, 56, 60 and ...to operate each one another will generate interference. Instant Wireless™ Series Would the information be enabled on both the Access Point and the wireless PCs to function. On the hardware side, as... your Access Point and your wireless network without testing. Turbo mode allows high-speed connections, but I resolve issues with Linksys 5GHz wireless adapters. Lastly, check the Advanced tab of the Access Point for ...
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Instant Wireless™ Series Appendix B: Setting Up the TCP/IP and IPX Protocols Setting Up TCP/IP in Windows Before a computer can communicate with the Access Point, it must have these values, consult your network adapter, go to accept. Check with a Subnet Mask. The ... PC on your Windows operating system documentation. To make things simple, you 're not sure which is recommended: 255.255.255.0 32 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point The following instructions are arbitrary numbers between 1 and 254. When the Component Type window appears, select Protocol and click the Add button. ...
Instant Wireless™ Series Appendix B: Setting Up the TCP/IP and IPX Protocols Setting Up TCP/IP in Windows Before a computer can communicate with the Access Point, it must have these values, consult your network adapter, go to accept. Check with a Subnet Mask. The ... PC on your Windows operating system documentation. To make things simple, you 're not sure which is recommended: 255.255.255.0 32 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point The following instructions are arbitrary numbers between 1 and 254. When the Component Type window appears, select Protocol and click the Add button. ...