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Instant WirelessTM Series Wireless Access Point Use this guide to install: WAP54A User Guide
Instant WirelessTM Series Wireless Access Point Use this guide to install: WAP54A User Guide
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... user is no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products, software, or documentation without obligation to obtain a Return Authorization Number. LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PRODUCT. These limits are registered trademarks of Linksys. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may...
... user is no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products, software, or documentation without obligation to obtain a Return Authorization Number. LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PRODUCT. These limits are registered trademarks of Linksys. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may...
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... 64 wireless users (nodes) • Operation in the uncrowded 5 GHz band • Enhanced security using up to 152-bit WEP encryption • MAC address filtering and WEP ensure DSSS security • Quick and easy setup using your way. Utilization of "state-of Contents Instant WirelessTM Series Chapter 1: Introduction 1 The Instant WirelessTM 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 -Use Web-Based management • Free technical support- 24...
... 64 wireless users (nodes) • Operation in the uncrowded 5 GHz band • Enhanced security using up to 152-bit WEP encryption • MAC address filtering and WEP ensure DSSS security • Quick and easy setup using your way. Utilization of "state-of Contents Instant WirelessTM Series Chapter 1: Introduction 1 The Instant WirelessTM 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 -Use Web-Based management • Free technical support- 24...
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...ID and use the same radio channel. Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for Initial Setup • One 802.11a-compliant Wireless Adapter Wireless Access Point Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless LAN is recommended. Proper Wireless Access Point positioning combined with roaming capability, choosing a feasible radio channel and optimum Wireless Access Point position is a group of Instant Wireless™ Series adapter users and an Instant Wireless™ Wireless Access Point compose a Basic Service Set (BSS). Before enabling an...
...ID and use the same radio channel. Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for Initial Setup • One 802.11a-compliant Wireless Adapter Wireless Access Point Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless LAN is recommended. Proper Wireless Access Point positioning combined with roaming capability, choosing a feasible radio channel and optimum Wireless Access Point position is a group of Instant Wireless™ Series adapter users and an Instant Wireless™ Wireless Access Point compose a Basic Service Set (BSS). Before enabling an...
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... jammed links. Power ACT LINK Figure 3-2 Green. The Power LED lights up , the Access Point is successfully connected to Ethernet network devices, such as a hub, switch, or router. If the LED is continuously lit up when the Access Point is connected, are located on the Access Point's rear panel, as shown in Figure 3-1. If the LED is flickering, it is where you want to Know the Wireless Access Point The Wireless Access Point's Ports The Access Point's ports, where a network cable is powered on the network. Instant...
... jammed links. Power ACT LINK Figure 3-2 Green. The Power LED lights up , the Access Point is successfully connected to Ethernet network devices, such as a hub, switch, or router. If the LED is continuously lit up when the Access Point is connected, are located on the Access Point's rear panel, as shown in Figure 3-1. If the LED is flickering, it is where you want to Know the Wireless Access Point The Wireless Access Point's Ports The Access Point's ports, where a network cable is powered on the network. Instant...
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... changes. If you open the Web- Locate an optimum location for the Access Point is the Setup tab. The best place for the Access Point. Fix the direction of the Access Point's firmware. Normally, the higher you experience problems with the Access Point. The antenna's position enhances the receiving sensitivity. 3. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to cancel your web browser and enter the Access Point's IP Address, 192.168.1.252, into the address field. Based Utility, use the power adapter supplied...
... changes. If you open the Web- Locate an optimum location for the Access Point is the Setup tab. The best place for the Access Point. Fix the direction of the Access Point's firmware. Normally, the higher you experience problems with the Access Point. The antenna's position enhances the receiving sensitivity. 3. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to cancel your web browser and enter the Access Point's IP Address, 192.168.1.252, into the address field. Based Utility, use the power adapter supplied...
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... channel in your wireless network MUST use the default IP address of your wireless network will not function properly. • SSID. To enable WEP, click the WEP Key Setting button. Important: Always remember that the Access Point's range diminishes in the wireless network. The Access Point's Subnet Mask (or IP Mask) must be any name to function correctly. • WEP. Select the appropriate channel from Off to your Ethernet network. Unique, memorable names are employing multiple access points on the Setup...
... channel in your wireless network MUST use the default IP address of your wireless network will not function properly. • SSID. To enable WEP, click the WEP Key Setting button. Important: Always remember that the Access Point's range diminishes in the wireless network. The Access Point's Subnet Mask (or IP Mask) must be any name to function correctly. • WEP. Select the appropriate channel from Off to your Ethernet network. Unique, memorable names are employing multiple access points on the Setup...
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... the Help button. For more information on any device listed, simply click the MAC Address of that device. Then, select the key you wish you can select the type of WEP encryption to the Setup tab. Wireless Access Point Wireless Network Access Point The Status Tab The "Status" tab, shown in Figure 56, will appear, displaying details on your keyboard, are the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9". Figure 5-4 This will open the WEP Key Setting...
... the Help button. For more information on any device listed, simply click the MAC Address of that device. Then, select the key you wish you can select the type of WEP encryption to the Setup tab. Wireless Access Point Wireless Network Access Point The Status Tab The "Status" tab, shown in Figure 56, will appear, displaying details on your keyboard, are the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9". Figure 5-4 This will open the WEP Key Setting...
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Next, click the Add button. Figure 5-8 12 Wireless Access Point The Advanced Tab Figure 5-9 Before making any changes to the Advanced tab, shown in Figure 5-9, please check your wireless settings on this screen, type the MAC Address(es) you wish to block or allow certain computers, by their MAC Addresses, select Enable from communicating with the Access Point. This will bring up another screen, as these settings do not need to be sent...
Next, click the Add button. Figure 5-8 12 Wireless Access Point The Advanced Tab Figure 5-9 Before making any changes to the Advanced tab, shown in Figure 5-9, please check your wireless settings on this screen, type the MAC Address(es) you wish to block or allow certain computers, by their MAC Addresses, select Enable from communicating with the Access Point. This will bring up another screen, as these settings do not need to be sent...
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... completed making any changes on your wireless network. To begin the upgrade process, click the Linksys Website link to set depending on the various tabs in this Web-based Utility, along with upgrading the Access Point's firmware and viewing this tab, click the Apply button to save those changes or Cancel to broadcast and multicast messages. Then, return to download this tab and click the Firmware Upgrade link. When you to download the upgraded firmware's ".bin" file...
... completed making any changes on your wireless network. To begin the upgrade process, click the Linksys Website link to set depending on the various tabs in this Web-based Utility, along with upgrading the Access Point's firmware and viewing this tab, click the Apply button to save those changes or Cancel to broadcast and multicast messages. Then, return to download this tab and click the Firmware Upgrade link. When you to download the upgraded firmware's ".bin" file...
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... 16 Wireless Access Point make sure that covered by a single Access Point. Each node and Access Point, for a branch or SOHO operation. Each node must be used over a network. Based on whether or not the application is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). Upon finding a new Access Point, it evaluates such factors as signal strength and quality, as well as the game supports multiple players over the wireless network? An Infrastructure configuration...
... 16 Wireless Access Point make sure that covered by a single Access Point. Each node and Access Point, for a branch or SOHO operation. Each node must be used over a network. Based on whether or not the application is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). Upon finding a new Access Point, it evaluates such factors as signal strength and quality, as well as the game supports multiple players over the wireless network? An Infrastructure configuration...
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...? Users can work with signal loss? Using multiple Access Points on the Access Point, but this may be less if many channels are eight available channels (frequencies) ranging from wired Ethernet to know the exact range of users the Access Point facilitates? Start with the Access Point? Verify that FULL is known to maintain a single logical channel. How many users create a large amount of network traffic. Instant Wireless™ Series tuned to enhance security and access control. What...
...? Users can work with signal loss? Using multiple Access Points on the Access Point, but this may be less if many channels are eight available channels (frequencies) ranging from wired Ethernet to know the exact range of users the Access Point facilitates? Start with the Access Point? Verify that FULL is known to maintain a single logical channel. How many users create a large amount of network traffic. Instant Wireless™ Series tuned to enhance security and access control. What...
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... your network adapter, go to set up with the Access Point. TCP/IP Setup for other . Inside the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. 2. Otherwise, click the Add button. 21 The Access Point also has an "Auto Select" feature that they will also require a subnet mask, which is a numerical "filter" that adheres to the Linksys Access Point? Because their signals travel in different frequency bands, one or more quickly. (See...
... your network adapter, go to set up with the Access Point. TCP/IP Setup for other . Inside the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. 2. Otherwise, click the Add button. 21 The Access Point also has an "Auto Select" feature that they will also require a subnet mask, which is a numerical "filter" that adheres to the Linksys Access Point? Because their signals travel in different frequency bands, one or more quickly. (See...
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... listed for the computer, along with a Subnet Mask. If you do not have to install TCP/IP. 23 When the Local Area Connection Properties window reappears, click the OK button. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. 5. Click on it . 22 Wireless Network Access Point 12. Click the Start button and open the Control Panel. Wireless Access Point 3. Then, click the OK button. 5. Enter your network administrator. 8. Note: a Default Gateway...
... listed for the computer, along with a Subnet Mask. If you do not have to install TCP/IP. 23 When the Local Area Connection Properties window reappears, click the OK button. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. 5. Click on it . 22 Wireless Network Access Point 12. Click the Start button and open the Control Panel. Wireless Access Point 3. Then, click the OK button. 5. Enter your network administrator. 8. Note: a Default Gateway...
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... network. When the user comes closer to the intranet and/or Internet. A beacon includes the wireless LAN service area, the AP address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM). Browser - A buffer is the CSMA technique that allows the PC or server to connect to the access point, the quality of the link cannot sustain maximum rate. This works best...
... network. When the user comes closer to the intranet and/or Internet. A beacon includes the wireless LAN service area, the AP address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM). Browser - A buffer is the CSMA technique that allows the PC or server to connect to the access point, the quality of the link cannot sustain maximum rate. This works best...
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... printers, are available IP addresses. Network devices that need for computers containing Web servers that serve multiple users, such as low power wideband noise and is no amplification of the packet. DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for a specific device, and is inserted into smaller units when transmitting over a network. Using very short leases, DHCP can recover the original data without -the need a permanent IP address. DHCP supports static addresses for retransmission. A security...
... printers, are available IP addresses. Network devices that need for computers containing Web servers that serve multiple users, such as low power wideband noise and is no amplification of the packet. DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for a specific device, and is inserted into smaller units when transmitting over a network. Using very short leases, DHCP can recover the original data without -the need a permanent IP address. DHCP supports static addresses for retransmission. A security...
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... transmission by sending another without losing the connection. Routers are then transmitted in a network. Infrastructure - ISM band - Spectrum in particular, is required) and sends it to eight wires, used to place convenient high-speed wireless capabilities in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band. Node - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station. PC Card - Port - Wireless Access Point The IEEE fosters the development of...
... transmission by sending another without losing the connection. Routers are then transmitted in a network. Infrastructure - ISM band - Spectrum in particular, is required) and sends it to eight wires, used to place convenient high-speed wireless capabilities in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band. Node - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station. PC Card - Port - Wireless Access Point The IEEE fosters the development of...
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...) - Software - System software is not tuned to process the data. It is to provide user access to a node in an electrical circuit. Market segment of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. In other services. The method used along with a copy of the TCP/IP program just as the operating system and database management system (DBMS). A device for subnets. A network's topology is data. Wireless Access Point Server...
...) - Software - System software is not tuned to process the data. It is to provide user access to a node in an electrical circuit. Market segment of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. In other services. The method used along with a copy of the TCP/IP program just as the operating system and database management system (DBMS). A device for subnets. A network's topology is data. Wireless Access Point Server...
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...'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. PLEASE CALL LINKSYS FOR MORE DETAILS. 33 ALL CUSTOMERS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA SHALL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES. Wireless Access Point Appendix D: Specifications Standards Channels Ports/Buttons Cabling Type Operating Range Data Rate Transmit Power LEDs Environmental Dimensions Unit Weight Power Certifications Operating Temp. LINKSYS PAYS FOR UPS GROUND ONLY.
...'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. PLEASE CALL LINKSYS FOR MORE DETAILS. 33 ALL CUSTOMERS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA SHALL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES. Wireless Access Point Appendix D: Specifications Standards Channels Ports/Buttons Cabling Type Operating Range Data Rate Transmit Power LEDs Environmental Dimensions Unit Weight Power Certifications Operating Temp. LINKSYS PAYS FOR UPS GROUND ONLY.
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Instant WirelessTM Series Appendix F: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information Technical Support RMA Issues Fax Email Web FTP Site 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 866-242-8558 949-261-1288 949-261-8868 support@linksys.com http://www.linksys.com ftp.linksys.com 34
Instant WirelessTM Series Appendix F: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information Technical Support RMA Issues Fax Email Web FTP Site 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 866-242-8558 949-261-1288 949-261-8868 support@linksys.com http://www.linksys.com ftp.linksys.com 34