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Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Overview hardware: the physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices. This chapter explains how to mount and connect the Access Point. Depending on your application, you might want to set up the IP address of the device first before mounting the device. Refer to "Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point". Hardware Installation 1. Locate an optimum location on a wall for the Access Point. Refer to the antenna pattern in "Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point" to adjust the angle of the Access Point for your application. 2. Using the mounting plate as a template, mark the locations of the two wall-mount slots that are on the bottom of the mounting plate. Then, install a screw into each location. Figure 4-1: Mark the Locations of the Two Wall-Mount 3. Use four screws (included with the Access Point) to attach the mounting plate to the back panel of the Access Point. 4. Connect the included Category 5e Ethernet network cable to the Ethernet network port of the Access Point. Then, screw the connector cap tightly onto the port, so the Access Point has a water-resistant seal. 5. If you want to connect an optional, high-gain external antenna, unscrew the cap that protects the Type-N antenna port, then, connect your antenna cable to this port. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Overview Slots 12

Section	Page
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 59	4
Appendix H: Regulatory Information 60	4
Appendix I: Contact Information 66	4
List of Figures	5
Figure 2-1: Example of a Simple Wireless Network 5	5
Figure 3-1: Front Panel 6	5
Figure 3-2: Bottom Panel 7	5
Figure 3-3: Top Panel 7	5
Figure 3-4: Back Panel 8	5
Figure 3-5: Internal Antenna Pattern (Horizontal Plane) 9	5
Figure 3-6: Radio Coverage of the Access Point to Client Devices 10	5
Figure 3-7: Access Point to Access Point (bridging) Radio Coverage 11	5
Figure 4-1: Mark the Locations of the Two Wall-Mount Slots 12	5
Figure 4-2: Attach the Mounting Plate 12	5
Figure 4-3: Ground the Access Point 13	5
Figure 4-4: Attach the Access Point to the Wall 13	5
Figure 5-1: Login Screen 14	5
Figure 6-1: Setup - Static IP Address 17	5
Figure 6-2: Setup - Automatic Configuration - DHCP 18	5
Figure 6-3: Setup - Time 18	5
Figure 6-4: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings 19	5
Figure 6-5: Wireless - Wireless Security (Disabled) 21	5
Figure 6-6: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) 21	5
Figure 6-7: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal) 22	5
Figure 6-8: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal Mixed) 22	5
Figure 6-9: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Enterprise) 23	5
Figure 6-10: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Enterprise) 23	5
Figure 6-11: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2 - Enterprise Mixed) 24	5
Figure 6-12: Wireless Security - RADIUS 25	5
Figure 6-13: Wireless Settings - WEP 25	5
Figure 6-14: Wireless - Wireless Connection Control 26	5
Figure 6-1: Select MAC Address from Client Association Table 26	5
Figure 6-15: Wireless - Advanced Wireless 27	6
Figure 6-16: AP Mode 29	6
Figure 6-17: Wireless Repeater 30	6
Figure 6-18: Site Survey 31	6
Figure 6-19: Administration - Management 32	6
Figure 6-20: The Administration - Log 34	6
Figure 6-21: Administration - Factory Default 36	6
Figure 6-22: Administration - Firmware Upgrade 36	6
Figure 6-23: Administration - Reboot 37	6
Figure 6-24: Administration - Config Management 38	6
Figure 6-25: Status - Local Network 39	6
Figure 6-26: Status - Wireless 40	6
Figure 6-27: 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	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
The Reset Button and Ground	15
The Antenna Pattern	16
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point	19
Overview	19
Hardware Installation	19
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point	21
Overview	21
Accessing the Utility	21
Navigating the Utility	22
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point	24
The Setup Tab	24
The Setup - Time Tab	25
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab	26
The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab	28
The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab	33
The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab	34
The AP Mode Tab	36
The Administration - Management Tab	39
The Administration - Log Tab	41
The Administration - Factory Default Tab	43
The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab	43
The Administration - Reboot Tab	44
The Administration - Config Management Tab	45
The Status - Local Network Tab	46
The Status - Wireless Tab	47
The Status - System Performance Tab	48
Appendix A: Troubleshooting	50
Frequently Asked Questions	50
Appendix B: Wireless Security	56
Security Precautions	56
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks	56
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware	59
Appendix D: Windows Help	60
Appendix E: Glossary	61
Appendix F: Specifications	66
Appendix G: Warranty Information	68
Appendix H: Regulatory Information	70

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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

Overview

Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access

Point

Overview

This chapter explains how to mount and connect the Access Point.

Depending on your application, you might want to set up the IP address of the device first before mounting

the device. Refer to "Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point".

Hardware Installation

Locate an optimum location on a wall for the Access Point. Refer to the antenna pattern in "Chapter 3:

Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point" to adjust the angle of the Access Point for your

application.

Using the mounting plate as a template, mark the locations of the two wall-mount slots that are on the

bottom of the mounting plate. Then, install a screw into each location.

Use four screws (included with the Access Point) to attach the mounting plate to the back panel of the

Access Point.

Connect the included Category 5e Ethernet network cable to the Ethernet network port of the Access

Point. Then, screw the connector cap tightly onto the port, so the Access Point has a water-resistant seal.

If you want to connect an optional, high-gain external antenna, unscrew the cap that protects the Type-N

antenna port, then, connect your antenna cable to this port.

hardware:

the physical aspect of

computers, telecommunications, and

other information technology devices.

Figure 4-1: Mark the Locations of the Two Wall-Mount

Slots