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Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless Bridge This mode connects multiple physically separated wired networks with access points. If you are trying to create a wireless connection between two wired networks, select Wireless Bridge and enter the MAC addresses of the remote wireless bridge/access point in the MAC 1 fields. If you do not know the remote wireless bridge/access point's MAC address, click the Site Survey button. Select the wireless bridge/access point you want to use and click the Apply button. Then click the Close button to return to the AP Mode screen. If you do not see the wireless bridge/access point you want, click the Refresh button to run another site survey. The remote wireless bridge/access point also need to be set to Wireless Bridge mode. If you are trying to create a wireless connection among multiple wired networks, select one Access Point as the hub for point-to-multipoint connection. Enter the MAC address of the remote wireless bridges/access points in the MAC 1-4 fields. The remote wireless bridges/access points will have the Hub's MAC address only in their configuration. Change these settings as described here and click Save 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, and click More for additional details. IMPORTANT:In Wireless Bridge mode, the Access Point can ONLY be accessed by another access point in Wireless Bridge mode. In order for your other wireless devices to access the Access Point, you must reset it to Access Point mode. The two modes are mutually exclusive. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The AP Mode Tab Figure 6-16: AP Mode 31

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 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

The AP Mode Tab

Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

Wireless Bridge

This mode connects multiple physically separated wired networks with access points.

If you are trying to create a wireless connection between two wired networks, select

Wireless Bridge

and

enter the MAC addresses of the remote wireless bridge/access point in the

MAC 1

fields. If you do not know

the remote wireless bridge/access point’s MAC address, click the

Site Survey

button. Select the wireless

bridge/access point you want to use and click the

Apply

button. Then click the

button to return to the

AP Mode

screen. If you do not see the wireless bridge/access point you want, click the

Refresh

button to run

another site survey. The remote wireless bridge/access point also need to be set to Wireless Bridge mode.

If you are trying to create a wireless connection among multiple wired networks, select one Access Point as

the hub for point-to-multipoint connection. Enter the MAC address of the remote wireless bridges/access

points in the MAC 1-4 fields. The remote wireless bridges/access points will have the Hub’s MAC address

only in their configuration.

Change these settings as described here and click

Save 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, and

click

for additional details.

IMPORTANT:

In Wireless Bridge mode, the Access Point can ONLY be accessed

by another access point in Wireless Bridge mode. In order for your other wireless

devices to access the Access Point, you must reset it to Access Point mode. The two

modes are mutually exclusive.

Figure 6-16: AP Mode