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Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The AP Mode Tab On this screen you can change the Access Point's mode of operation. It is also known as WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Mode. You may wish to do this 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 do this 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. IMPORTANT:For Wireless Repeater and Wireless Bridge modes, the remote access point must be a second Linksys Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet (model number: WAP54GP) or a Linksys Wireless-G Exterior Access Point with Power Over Ethernet (model number: WAP54GPE). The Access Point will not communicate with any other kind of remote access point. AP Mode The Access Point offers three modes of operation: Access Point, Wireless Repeater, and Wireless Bridge. Some other Access Points distinguish point-to-point bridge mode from point-to-multipoint bridge mode, but this Access Point supports both on the same Wireless Bridge setup. 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. This is for the convenience to connect multiple Access Point together through repeater or bridge mode. 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. If you want to let the Access Point's signal be repeated, then click the checkbox next to Allow wireless signal to be repeated by a repeater. The Access Point can allow the signal to be repeated up to 3 repeaters. For an example of a repeater, you can use the Access Point with the Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander (model number: WRE54G). Figure 6-14: Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 29 The AP Mode 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 AP Mode Tab

Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

The AP Mode Tab

On this screen you can change the Access Point’s mode of operation. It is also known as WDS (Wireless

Distribution System) Mode. You may wish to do this 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 do this 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.

Some other Access Points distinguish point-to-point bridge mode from point-to-multipoint bridge mode, but

this Access Point supports both on the same Wireless Bridge setup. 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. This is for the convenience to connect multiple

Access Point together through repeater or bridge mode.

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. If you want to let the Access Point’s signal be repeated, then click the

checkbox next to

Allow wireless signal to be repeated by a repeater

. The Access Point can allow the signal to

be repeated up to 3 repeaters.

For an example of a repeater, you can use the Access Point with the Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander

(model number: WRE54G).

IMPORTANT:

For Wireless Repeater and Wireless Bridge modes, the remote access

point must be a second Linksys Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

(model number: WAP54GP) or a Linksys Wireless-G Exterior Access Point with Power

Over Ethernet (model number: WAP54GPE). The Access Point will not communicate

with any other kind of remote access point.

Figure 6-14: Wireless - Wireless Connection Control