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Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point This chapter is a detailed reference guide for the Web-based Utility. You do not need the Utility to start using your Access Point. The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box with the default settings. Besides, you can follow the instructions in "Setting Up the Wireless-N Access Point" on page 13 to perform the most basic settings without reading through this chapter. The Setup - Basic Setup Tab The first screen that appears is the Setup screen. This allows you to change the Access Point's general settings. Basic Setup Enter names for the Access Point. The host name can be used to access the Web Utility through the network if DNS has been set up. The device name is for the benefit of identifying your Access Point after you log in. Host Name. This is the host name assigned to the Access Point. This host name will be published to your DNS server if the Access Point is configured to acquire the IP address through DHCP. In that case, Linksys recommends to follow the company policy on the host name assignment. The default name is Linksys. Device Name. You may assign any device name to the Access Point. This name is only used by the Access Point administrator for identification purposes. Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same network. The default name is 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 must be unique to your network. The default IP address is 192.168.1.245. Figure 6-1: Setup - Static IP Address Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point 16 The Setup - Basic Setup Tab

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 Exterior Access Point 7	3
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Access Point 11	3
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-N Access Point 13	3
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point 16	3
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 39	4
Appendix B: Wireless Security 44	4
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 47	4
Appendix D: Windows Help 48	4
Appendix E: Glossary 49	4
Appendix F: Specifications 54	4
Appendix G: Warranty Information 56	4
Appendix H: Regulatory Information 57	4
Appendix I: Contact Information 63	4
List of Figures	5
Figure 2-1: Example of a Simple Wireless Network 5	5
Figure 3-1: Front Panel 7	5
Figure 3-2: Back View 8	5
Figure 3-3: Stackable Position and its Antenna Setup 9	5
Figure 3-4: Standalone Position and its Antenna Setup 10	5
Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Cable 11	5
Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 11	5
Figure 4-3: The Stand Option 12	5
Figure 4-4: Stand 12	5
Figure 4-5: Mounting Dimensions 12	5
Figure 5-1: Login Screen 14	5
Figure 6-1: Setup - Static IP Address 16	5
Figure 6-2: Setup - Automatic Configuration - DHCP 17	5
Figure 6-3: Setup - Time 17	5
Figure 6-4: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings 18	5
Figure 6-5: Pop-up message on Auto Channel Selection 18	5
Figure 6-6: Wireless - Wireless Security (Disabled) 20	5
Figure 6-7: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) 20	5
Figure 6-8: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal) 21	5
Figure 6-9: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal Mixed) 21	5
Figure 6-10: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Enterprise) 22	5
Figure 6-11: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Enterprise) 22	5
Figure 6-12: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2 - Enterprise Mixed) 23	5
Figure 6-13: Wireless Settings - WEP 23	5
Figure 6-14: Wireless - Wireless Connection Control 24	5
Figure 6-15: Select MAC Address from Wireless Client List 24	5
Figure 6-16: Wireless - Advanced Wireless 25	5
Figure 6-17: Security Monitor 27	5
Figure 6-18: Administration - Management 28	6
Figure 6-19: The Administration - Log 30	6
Figure 6-20: Administration - Factory Default 32	6
Figure 6-21: Administration - Firmware Upgrade 32	6
Figure 6-22: Administration - Reboot 33	6
Figure 6-23: Administration - Config Management 34	6
Figure 6-24: Status - Local Network 35	6
Figure 6-25: Status - Wireless 36	6
Figure 6-26: Status - System Performance 37	6
Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 47	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	10
Example of a simple wireless network	11
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point	13
The LEDs	13
The Ports	14
Antennas and Positions	15
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Access Point	17
Overview	17
Connection	17
Placement Options	18
Stand Option	18
Wall-Mount Option	18
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-N Access Point	19
Overview	19
Accessing the Utility	19
Navigating the Utility	20
Setup	20
Wireless	20
Security Monitor	21
Administration	21
Status	21
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N 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	26
Wireless Security	26
The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab	30
Wireless Connection Control	30
Connection Control	30
Wireless Client List	30
Connection Control List	30
The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab	31
Advanced Wireless	31
The Security Monitor Tab	33
Basic Settings	33
The Administration - Management Tab	34
Management	34
Web Access	34
SNMP	34
The Administration - Log Tab	36
Log	36
The Administration - Factory Default Tab	38
Factory Default	38
The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab	38
Firmware Upgrade	38
The Administration - Reboot Tab	39
Reboot	39
The Administration - Config Management Tab	40
Config Management	40
The Status - Local Network Tab	41
Information	41
Local Network	41
The Status - Wireless Tab	42
Wireless Network	42
The Status - System Performance Tab	43
System Performance	43
Appendix A: Troubleshooting	45
Frequently Asked Questions	45
Appendix B: Wireless Security	50
Security Precautions	50
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks	50
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware	53
Appendix D: Windows Help	54
TCP/IP	54
Shared Resources	54
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places	54
Appendix E: Glossary	55
Appendix F: Specifications	60
Appendix G: Warranty Information	62
Appendix H: Regulatory Information	63

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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point

The Setup - Basic Setup Tab

Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point

This chapter is a detailed reference guide for the Web-based Utility. You do not need the Utility to start using your

Access Point. The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box with the default settings.

Besides, you can follow the instructions in “Setting Up the Wireless-N Access Point” on page 13 to perform the

most basic settings without reading through this chapter.

The Setup - Basic Setup Tab

The first screen that appears is the

Setup

screen. This allows you to change the Access Point's general settings.

Basic Setup

Enter names for the Access Point. The host name can be used to access the Web Utility through the network if

DNS has been set up. The device name is for the benefit of identifying your Access Point after you log in.

Host Name

. This is the host name assigned to the Access Point. This host name will be published to your DNS

server if the Access Point is configured to acquire the IP address through DHCP. In that case, Linksys

recommends to follow the company policy on the host name assignment. The default name is

Linksys

Device Name

. You may assign any device name to the Access Point. This name is only used by the Access Point

administrator for identification purposes. Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if you are employing

multiple access points on the same network. The default name is

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 must be unique to your network. The default IP address is

192.168.1.245

Figure 6-1: Setup - Static IP Address