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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point

The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab

Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster

The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab

This screen allows you to configure the advanced settings for the Access Point. Linksys recommends to let your

Access Point automatically adjust the parameters for maximum data throughput.

Advanced Settings

CTS Protection Mode

. CTS (Clear-To-Send) Protection Mode function boosts the Access Point’s ability to catch

all wireless transmissions, but will severely decrease performance. Keep the default setting,

Auto

, so the Access

Point can use this feature as needed, when the Wireless-G products are not able to transmit to the Access Point

in an environment with heavy 802.11b traffic. Select

Disabled

if you want to permanently disable this feature.

BSSBasicRateSet

. This setting is a series of rates that are advertised to other wireless devices as defined in

IEEE 802.11 specifications, so they know which data rates the Access Point can support. One of the rates is

picked from the list for transmitting control frames, broadcast/multicast frames, or ACK frames. To support both

802.11b & 802.11g devices, use the Default (

Mixed

mode) setting so that frames can be decoded by all devices.

To support 802.11g devices only, use the All (

G-only

mode) setting to achieve higher frame rates. For regular data

frames, the transmission rate is configured through the Tx Rate Limiting on the Wireless - VLAN & QoS tab.

Power Output

. You can adjust the output power of the Access Point to get the appropriate coverage for your

wireless network. Select the level you need for your environment. If you are not sure of which setting to choose,

then keep the default setting,

100%

.

Beacon Interval

.

This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by

the Access Point to keep the network synchronized. 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). The default is

100

ms.

DTIM Interval

. This value indicates how often the Access Point sends out a Delivery Traffic Indication Message

(DTIM). Lower settings result in more efficient networking, while preventing your PC from dropping into

power-saving sleep mode. Higher settings allow your PC to enter sleep mode, thus saving power, but interferes

with wireless transmissions. The default is

1

ms.

RTS Threshold

.

This setting determines how large a packet can be before the Access Point coordinates

transmission and reception to ensure efficient communication. This value should remain at its default setting of

2347

. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended.

Figure 6-15: Wireless - Advanced Wireless

Section	Page
Copyright and Trademarks	2
How to Use this User Guide	2
Chapter 1: Introduction 1	3
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4	3
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point 7	3
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point 10	3
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point 12	3
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point 16	3
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 43	4
Appendix B: Wireless Security 47	4
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 50	4
Appendix D: Windows Help 51	4
Appendix E: Glossary 52	4
Appendix F: Specifications 57	4
Appendix G: Warranty Information 60	4
Appendix H: Regulatory Information 61	4
Appendix I: Contact Information 68	4
List of Figures	5
Figure 2-1: Example of a Simple Wireless Network 6	5
Figure 3-1: Front Panel 7	5
Figure 3-2: Back View 8	5
Figure 3-3: Desktop Placement and Antenna Setup 9	5
Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Cable 10	5
Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 10	5
Figure 4-3: Stand 11	5
Figure 4-4: Mounting Dimensions 11	5
Figure 5-1: Login Screen 13	5
Figure 6-1: Setup - Basic Setup 16	5
Figure 6-2: Setup - Time 17	5
Figure 6-3: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings 18	5
Figure 6-4: Wireless - Wireless Security (Disabled) 19	5
Figure 6-5: Wireless - Wireless Security (WEP) 19	5
Figure 6-6: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) 20	5
Figure 6-7: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal) 20	5
Figure 6-8: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal Mixed) 21	5
Figure 6-9: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Enterprise) 21	5
Figure 6-10: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Enterprise) 22	5
Figure 6-11: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2 - Enterprise Mixed) 22	5
Figure 6-12: Wireless - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 23	5
Figure 6-13: Wireless - Wireless Connection Control 24	5
Figure 6-14: Select MAC Address from Wireless Client List 24	5
Figure 6-15: Wireless - Advanced Wireless 25	5
Figure 6-16: Wireless - VLAN & QoS 26	5
Figure 6-17: AP Mode 28	5
Figure 6-18: Wireless Repeater Mode 29	5
Figure 6-19: Wireless Bridge Mode 30	5
Figure 6-20: Security Monitor - Basic Settings 31	6
Figure 6-21: Security Monitor - Event Log 32	6
Figure 6-22: Administration - Management 34	6
Figure 6-23: Administration - Log 36	6
Figure 6-24: Administration - Factory Default 37	6
Figure 6-25: Administration - Firmware Upgrade 37	6
Figure 6-26: Administration - Reboot 38	6
Figure 6-27: Administration - Config Management 38	6
Figure 6-28: Status - Local Network 39	6
Figure 6-29: Status - Wireless 40	6
Figure 6-30: Status - System Performance 41	6
Figure 6-31: Status - Wireless 41	6
Figure 6-32: Status - System Performance 41	6
Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 50	6
Chapter 1: Introduction	7
Welcome	7
What’s in this User Guide?	8
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network	10
Network Topology	10
Roaming	10
Network Layout	11
Example of a simple wireless network	12
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point	13
The LEDs	13
The Ports	14
Antennas and Positions	15
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point	16
Overview	16
Connection	16
Placement Options	17
Stand Option	17
Wall-Mount Option	17
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point	18
Overview	18
Accessing the Utility	18
Navigating the Utility	19
Setup	19
Wireless	19
AP Mode	20
Security Monitor	20
Administration	20
Status	21
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point	22
The Setup - Basic Setup Tab	22
Basic Setup	22
Network Setup	22
The Setup - Time Tab	23
Time	23
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab	24
Basic Settings	24
The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab	25
Wireless Security	25
The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab	30
Wireless Connection Control	30
The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab	31
Advanced Settings	31
The Wireless - VLAN & QoS Tab	32
The AP Mode Tab	34
AP Mode	34
The Security Monitor - Basic Settings Tab	37
The Security Monitor - Event Log Tab	38
The Administration - Management Tab	40
Management	40
Web Access	40
SNMP	41
The Administration - Log Tab	42
Log	42
The Administration - Factory Default Tab	43
Factory Default	43
The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab	43
Firmware Upgrade	43
The Administration - Reboot Tab	44
Reboot	44
The Administration - Config Management Tab	44
Config Management	44
The Status - Local Network Tab	45
Information	45
Local Network	45
The Status - Wireless Tab	46
Wireless Network	46
The Status - System Performance Tab	47
System Performance	47
Appendix A: Troubleshooting	49
Frequently Asked Questions	49
Appendix B: Wireless Security	53
Security Precautions	53
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks	53
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware	56
Appendix D: Windows Help	57
TCP/IP	57
Shared Resources	57
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places	57
Appendix E: Glossary	58
Appendix F: Specifications	63
Appendix G: Warranty Information	66
Appendix H: Regulatory Information	67

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