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Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior 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. However, if you'd like to change your settings, you can use the Utility. The Setup Tab The first screen that appears is the Setup screen. This allows you to change the Access Point's general settings. 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. The host name assigned to the Access Point. This host name will be published to DNS server if the Access Point is configured to acquire the IP address through DHCP. In that case, it is recommended 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 WAP54GPE. 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-G Exterior Access Point 17 The Setup Tab

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 Setup Tab

Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior 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. However, if you'd like to change your settings, you can use the Utility.

The Setup Tab

The first screen that appears is the

Setup

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

settings.

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

. The host name assigned to the Access Point. This host name will be published to DNS server if

the Access Point is configured to acquire the IP address through DHCP. In that case, it is recommended 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

WAP54GPE

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