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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The AP Mode Tab On this screen you can change the Access Point's mode of operation. In most cases, you can keep the default setting - Access Point. You may wish to change the Access Point's mode of operation if you want to use the Access Point as a wireless repeater to extend the range of your wireless network. You may also wish to change the Access Point's mode of operation if you want to use the Access Point as a wireless bridge; for example, you can use two Access Points in Wireless Bridge mode to connect two wired networks that are in two different buildings. AP Mode The Access Point offers three modes of operation: Access Point, Wireless Repeater, and Wireless Bridge. For the Repeater and Bridge modes, make sure the SSID, channel, and security settings are the same for the other wireless access points/devices. IMPORTANT: For the AP Client and Wireless Bridge modes, the remote access point must be a second Linksys Wireless-G Access Point. For the Wireless Repeater mode, the remote wireless bridge must be a second Linksys Wireless-G Access Point or Wireless-G Router. MAC Address The MAC address of the Access Point is displayed here. Access Point. The Mode is set to Access Point by default. This connects your wireless PCs to a wired network. In most cases, no change is necessary. Allow wireless signal to be repeated by a repeater. Select this option if you want to use another wireless device to repeat the signal of this Access Point. You will need to enter the MAC address(es) of the repeating device(s). Up to 3 repeaters can be used. Figure 6-17: AP Mode Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point 28 The AP Mode 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 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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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point

The AP Mode Tab

Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster

The AP Mode Tab

On this screen you can change the Access Point’s mode of operation. In most cases, you can keep the default

setting -

Access Point

. You may wish to change the Access Point’s mode of operation if you want to use the

Access Point as a wireless repeater to extend the range of your wireless network. You may also wish to change

the Access Point’s mode of operation if you want to use the Access Point as a wireless bridge; for example, you

can use two Access Points in Wireless Bridge mode to connect two wired networks that are in two different

buildings.

AP Mode

The Access Point offers three modes of operation: Access Point, Wireless Repeater, and Wireless Bridge. For the

Repeater and Bridge modes, make sure the SSID, channel, and security settings are the same for the other

wireless access points/devices.

MAC Address

The MAC address of the Access Point is displayed here.

Access Point

. The Mode is set to Access Point by default. This connects your wireless PCs to a wired network. In

most cases, no change is necessary.

Allow wireless signal to be repeated by a repeater

. Select this option if you want to use another wireless

device to repeat the signal of this Access Point. You will need to enter the MAC address(es) of the repeating

device(s). Up to 3 repeaters can be used.

IMPORTANT:

For the AP Client and Wireless Bridge modes, the remote access point must be a

second Linksys Wireless-G Access Point. For the Wireless Repeater mode, the remote wireless

bridge must be a second Linksys Wireless-G Access Point or Wireless-G Router.

Figure 6-17: AP Mode