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Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Change the basic wireless network settings on this screen. Basic Settings Configure the Wireless Network basic attributes for this Access Point. SSID Name. The SSID is the unique name shared among all devices in a wireless network. It is case-sensitive, must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, and may be any keyboard character. 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 with maximum speed at 11Mbps. G-Only: Both Wireless-N and Wireless-G client devices can be connected at Wireless-G data rates with maximum speed at 54Mbps. Wireless-B clients cannot be connected in this mode. N-Only: Only Wireless-N client devices can be connected at Wireless-N data rates with maximum speed at 300Mbps. B/G-Mixed: Both Wireless-B and Wireless-G client devices can be connected at their respective data rates. Wireless-N devices can be connected at Wireless-G data rates. G/N-Mixed: Both Wireless-G and Wireless-N client devices can be connected at their respective data rates. Wireless-B clients cannot be connected in this mode. B/G/N-Mixed: All the wireless client devices can be connected at their respective data rates in this mixed mode. Disabled: To disable wireless connectivity completely. This might be useful during system maintenance. Figure 6-4: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Channel. Select the appropriate channel to be used among your Access Point and your client devices. The default is channel 6. You can also select Auto so that your Access Point will select the channel with the lowest amount of wireless interference while the system is powering up. Auto channel selection will start when you click Save Settings button, it will take several seconds to scan through all the channels to find the best Figure 6-5: Pop-up message on Auto Channel Selection Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point 18 The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings 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 Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab

Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab

Change the basic wireless network settings on this screen.

Basic Settings

Configure the Wireless Network basic attributes for this Access Point.

SSID Name

. The SSID is the unique name shared among all devices in a wireless network. It is case-sensitive,

must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, and may be any keyboard character. 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 with

maximum speed at 11Mbps.

G-Only

: Both Wireless-N and Wireless-G client devices can be connected at Wireless-G data rates with

maximum speed at 54Mbps. Wireless-B clients cannot be connected in this mode.

N-Only

: Only Wireless-N client devices can be connected at Wireless-N data rates with maximum speed at

300Mbps.

B/G-Mixed

: Both Wireless-B and Wireless-G client devices can be connected at their respective data rates.

Wireless-N devices can be connected at Wireless-G data rates.

G/N-Mixed

: Both Wireless-G and Wireless-N client devices can be connected at their respective data rates.

Wireless-B clients cannot be connected in this mode.

B/G/N-Mixed

: All the wireless client devices can be connected at their respective data rates in this mixed

mode.

Disabled

: To disable wireless connectivity completely. This might be useful during system maintenance.

Wireless Channel

. Select the appropriate channel to be used among your Access Point and your client devices.

The default is channel 6. You can also select

Auto

so that your Access Point will select the channel with the

lowest amount of wireless interference while the system is powering up. Auto channel selection will start when

you click

Save Settings

button, it will take several seconds to scan through all the channels to find the best

Figure 6-4: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings

Figure 6-5: Pop-up message on Auto Channel Selection