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    Wireless-N Access Point with w4-ipthorPtourttesr Power Over Ethernet Model No. WAP4400N Wireless USER GUIDE BUSINESS SERIES
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    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 the Access Point easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of
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    6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point 16 The Setup - Basic Setup Tab 16 The Setup - Time Tab 17 The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab 18 The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab 20 The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab 24 The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab
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    Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Reboot Tab 33 The Administration - Config Management Tab 34 The Status - Local Network Tab 35 The Status - Wireless Tab 36 The Status - System Performance Tab 37 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 39 Frequently Asked
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    4-4: Stand 12 Figure 4-5: Mounting Dimensions 12 Figure 5-1: Login Screen 14 Figure 6-1: Setup - Static IP Address 16 Figure 6-2: Setup - Automatic Configuration - DHCP 17 Figure 6-3: Setup - Time 17 Figure 6-4: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings 18 Figure 6-5: Pop-up message on Auto
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    Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Figure 6-18: Administration - Management 28 Figure 6-19: The Administration - Log 30 Figure 6-20: Administration - Factory Default 32 Figure 6-21: Administration - Firmware Upgrade 32 Figure 6-22: Administration - Reboot 33 Figure 6-23:
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    networks. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Access Point, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Access Point. access point: a device that allows wireless-equipped computers and
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    -N Access Point This chapter instructs you on how to connect your Access Point to your network and placement options. • Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-N Access Point This chapter explains how to perform the most basic setting changes through the Web-based Utility. • Chapter 6: Configuring the
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    • Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Access Point's regulatory information. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this User Guide?
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    also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC's signal, providing that they both share the same wireless network (SSID) and wireless security settings. This Access Point has
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    print server (if available). To link your wired network with your wireless network, connect the Access Point's Ethernet network port to any switch or router with Power over Ethernet (PoE)-or a PoE injector, such as the Linksys WAPPOE or WAPPOE12. Note that the 12 VDC on the WAPPOE12 is for the
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    with Power Over Ethernet The above diagram shows a typical infrastructure wireless network setup. The wireless Access Points are connecting to a Linksys switch that provides power to the Access Points. Each Access Point can connect multiple wireless devices to the network. This network will provide
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    Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The LEDs The Access Point's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Power PoE Figure 3-1: Front Panel Green. The Power LED lights up when the Access Point is powered on. Green. The
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    lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a wireless device. If the Wireless LED is flashing, the Access Point is actively sending to or receiving data from a wireless device. Green. The ETHERNET LED lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a device through the
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    adapter. The Ethernet network port connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router that may or may not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). There are two ways to reset the Access Point to the factory default configuration. Either press the Reset button, for approximately ten seconds
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    Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Figure 3-4: Standalone Position and its Antenna Setup Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 10 Antennas and Positions
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    device. Refer to "Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-N Access Point". Connection 1. Connect your Ethernet network cable to your network router or switch. Then connect the other end of the network cable to the Access Point's Ethernet port. 2. If you are using Power Over Ethernet (POE), proceed to the
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    . Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to "Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-N Access Point," for directions on how to set up the Access Point." Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Access Point Placement Options Figure 4-3: The Stand Option Large Prongs Figure 4-4: Stand 2-15
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    network settings (IP address) here. • Management Click the Administration tab and then select the Management screen. The Access Point's default password is admin. To secure the Access Point, change the AP Password from its default. Most users will also customize their wireless settings: • Wireless
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    in the User Name field. The first time you open the Web-based Utility, use the default password, admin. (You can set a new password from the Administration - Management tab.) Then click the OK button. After setting up the Access Point to use DHCP or manually configure a new IP address, move your
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    the password and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) settings. • Log. Configure the Log settings for the Access Point on this screen. • Factory Default. Use this screen to reset the Access Point to its factory default settings. • Firmware Upgrade. Upgrade the Access Point's firmware on
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    WAP4400N. Network Setup The selections under this heading allow you to configure the Access Point's IP address setting(s). IP Settings Select Static IP Address (default) if you want to assign a static or fixed IP address to the Access Point. Then complete the following: • IP Address. The IP address
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    . The Access Point will contact the public time server to get the current time. User Defined NTP Server. Enable this option if you have set up local NTP server. Default is Disabled. NTP Server IP. Enter the IP address of user defined NTP Server. Figure 6-2: Setup - Automatic Configuration - DHCP
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    Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in your wireless network. The default SSID name is linksys-n. Wireless Network Mode. Select one of the following modes. The default is B/G/N-Mixed. B-Only: All the wireless client devices can be connected to the Access Point at Wireless-B data rates
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    survey software or Windows XP and gain unauthorized access to your network. Click Enabled to broadcast the SSID to all wireless devices in range. Click Disabled to increase network security and prevent the SSID from being seen on networked PCs. The default is Enabled in order to help users configure
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    Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) Refer to the appropriate instructions below after you select the Authentication Type and SSID Interoperability settings. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Access Point, refer to "Appendix B: Wireless Security." To disable
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    , which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds. Figure 6-8: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2Personal) Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Figure 6-9: Wireless - Wireless Security
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    Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds. Figure 6-11: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2Enterprise) Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point 22 The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab
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    information is displayed on the right-hand side of the screen, and click More for additional details. Figure 6-12: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise Mixed) Figure 6-13: Wireless Settings - WEP Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point 23 The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab
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    Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Help information is displayed on the right-hand side of the screen. Figure 6-15: Select MAC Address from Wireless Client List Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point 24 The Wireless - Wireless Connection
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    queues based on QoS settings (in IP or layer 2 header). WMM provides the capability to prioritize traffic in your environment. The default in Enabled. Select Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Figure 6-16: Wireless - Advanced Wireless 25
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    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
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    will allow you to download information from the Access Point. The current version will support wireless Access Points and wireless clients detection and classification. Please check Linksys.com for future updates on this powerful security feature. Basic Settings Wireless Security Monitor Enabled
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    configure the password, Web Access, and SNMP settings. Management You should change the username/password that controls access to the Access Point's Web-based Utility to prevent unauthorized access. Local AP Password User Name. Modify the administrator user name. The default is admin. AP Password
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    . The default is private. SNMP Trap-Community. Enter the password required by the remote host computer that will receive trap messages or notices sent by the Access Point. SNMP Trusted Host. You can restrict access to the Access Point's SNMP information by IP address. Enter the IP address in the
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    configure the log settings and alerts of particular events. Log You can have logs that keep track of the Access Point's activities. Email Alert E-Mail Alert. If you want the Access Point to send e-mail alerts in the event of certain attacks, select Enabled. The default is Disabled. E-Mail Address
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    Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet System Error Messages. If you want to log system error messages, click the checkbox. Configuration Changes. If you want to log any configuration changes, click the checkbox. Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your
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    to find the file. 4. Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions. Figure 6-21: Administration - Firmware Upgrade Help information is displayed on the right-hand side of the screen. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point 32 The Administration - Factory Default Tab
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    . Click Save Settings to apply your change and the Access Point will reboot itself, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your change. Help information is displayed on the right-hand side of the screen. Figure 6-22: Administration - Reboot Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point 33 The
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    upload or download configuration files for the Access Point. Save Configuration. To save a backup configuration file on a computer, click the Save Configuration to File button and follow the on-screen instructions. Restore Configuration. To upload a configuration file to the Access Point, enter the
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    of the Access Point's current software. Local MAC Address. The MAC address of the Access Point's Local Area Network (LAN) interface is displayed here. System Up Time. This is the length of time the Access Point has been running. Local Network IP Address. This shows the Access Point's IP Address, as
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    for the wireless network(s). Wireless Network MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Access Point's wireless interface is displayed here. SSID. The Access Point's SSID is displayed here. Mode. The Access Point's wireless network mode is displayed here. Channel. The Access Point's Channel setting for
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    network/SSID to which the statistics refer. IP Address. The Access Point's local IP address is displayed here. MAC Address. This shows the MAC Address of the Access Point's wireless interface. Connection. This shows the status of the Access Point's wireless networks. Packets Received. This shows the
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    they were received. To update the status information, click the Refresh button. Help information is displayed on the right-hand side of the screen. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point 38 The Status - System Performance Tab
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    to help solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Frequently Asked Questions Can the Access Point act as my DHCP Server? No. The Access Point is nothing more than a wireless hub, and as such cannot be configured to handle DHCP capabilities
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    greater than that covered by a single Access Point. Before using the roaming function, the workstation must make sure that it is set to the same channel number as the Access Point of the dedicated coverage area. To achieve true seamless connectivity, the wireless LAN must incorporate a number of
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    of scrambling. On the software side, the WLAN series offers a variety of wireless security methods to enhance security and access control. Users can set it up depending upon their needs. Can Linksys wireless products support file and printer sharing? Linksys wireless products perform the same
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    enabled on the Access Point, but not on your wireless adapter (or vice versa). Verify that the same wireless security settings are being used on all devices in your wireless network. What is the maximum number of users the Access Point can handle? Appendix A: Troubleshooting 42 Frequently Asked
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    Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet No more than 63, but this depends on the volume of data and may be fewer if many users create a large amount of network traffic. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 43 Frequently Asked Questions
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    settings. So, make it harder for a hacker to get that information. Change the administrator's password regularly. Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Note: Some of these security features are available only through the network router or access point. Refer to the router or access
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    , it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes hackers. So, don't broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is "linksys".) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change
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    Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet WPA Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server, select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-63 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the
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    Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Access Point's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Administration - Firmware Upgrade tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com.
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    Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP Before a computer can communicate with the Access Point, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless networks as well. Your PCs will not be able
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    a dynamic IP address. Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by "leasing" an IP address to a user for
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    Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
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    ) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access
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    eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing
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    Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software
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    Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix F: Specifications Model Standards Ports Buttons Cabling Type LEDs Transmit Power Security Features WEP Key Bits Dimensions (W x H x D) Unit Weight Power Certifications Operating Temp. Storage Temp. WAP4400N IEEE802.11n draft, IEEE802.11g,
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    Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing Appendix F: Specifications 55
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    Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix G: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the "Warranty Period"), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your
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    Wireless-N Access Point equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to equipment or devices • Connect the equipment to an limits set forth instruction as documented in this manual. Linksys declares that WAP4400N (FCC ID: Q87-WAP4400N) is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4 GHz by specified firmware
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    Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet IC Statement Operation is subject to the following EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products
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    Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix H: Regulatory Information 59
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    Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix H: Regulatory Information 60
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    Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix H: Regulatory Information 61
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    Dual-Band Wireless Access Point For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix H: Regulatory Information 62
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    Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product,
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USER GUIDE
BUSINESS SERIES
Wireless-N Access Point
with Ports
Model No. WAP4400N
4-portuter
with Power Over Ethernet
Wireless