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Advanced Settings
The Wireless > Advanced Settings page allows you to configure the advanced 
wireless and load balancing settings for the access point. The access point uses 
several parameters to adjust the channel bandwidth and guard intervals to 
improve the data rate. We recommend you let your access point automatically 
adjust the parameters for maximum data throughput.
STEP 1Click Wireless > Advanced.
STEP  2In the Options section, configure the following advanced parameters (some only 
for Wirele s s-N) for this acc e s s p oint :
•Country/Region—Choose the country for your location from the drop-
down list. 
•Worldwide Mode (802.11d)—Click Enabled to enable this mode. Your 
wireless stations must support this mode for this setting to work.
•Channel Bandwidth—Select the channel bandwidth for Wireless-N 
connections. If you choose 20MHz, only the 20MHz channel is used. If you 
choose 40MHz, Wireless-N connections use the 40MHz channel, but 
Wireless-B and Wireless-G connections still use the 20MHz channel. The 
default is 20MHz. 
•Guard Interval—Select a guard interval for Wireless-N connections. The 
three options are Auto, Short (400ns) and Long (800ns). The default is 
Auto. 
•CTS Protection Mode—Keep the default setting, Auto, so the access point 
can use this feature as needed when the Wireless-N/G products are not 
able to transmit to the access point in an environment with heavy 802.11b 
traffic. Select Disabled if you want to permanently disable this feature.
This mode boosts the ability of the access point to catch all wireless 
transmissions, but severely decrease performance.
•Beacon Interval—Enter the frequency interval of the beacon (20–1000). 
The default is 100 ms.
A beacon is a packet broadcast by the access point to keep the network 
synchronized. A beacon includes the wireless networks service area, the 
access point address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, 
Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM). 
•DTIM Interval—Enter a Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) interval 
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WAP4410N sends multicast and broadcast messages every 1 beacon 
interval, if the Beacon Interval field is set with the default of 100ms.
Lower settings result in more efficient networking, while preventing your 
computer from dropping into power-saving sleep mode. Higher settings 
allow your computer to enter the sleep mode, thus saving power, but 
interferes with wireless transmissions. 
•RTS Threshold—Enter an RTS threshold (1–2347).
This setting determines how large a packet can be before the access point 
coordinates transmission and reception to ensure efficient communication. 
This value should remain at its default setting of 2347. If you encounter 
inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended.
•Fragmentation Threshold—Enter the preferred setting between 256 and 
2346. We recommend not using fragmentation unless you suspect radio 
interference. The additional headers applied to each fragment increase the 
overhead on the network and can greatly reduce throughput. The default 
and recommended value is 2346.
STEP  3In the Load Balancing section, configure the following advanced parameters for 
this access point:
•Load Balancing—Enable this feature to spread work between two or more 
access points to get optimal resource utilization, throughput, or response 
time.
•Utilization Threshold—Enter the desired utilization value for the SSID.
•Current Utilization—Displays the current CPU utilization.
STEP  4Click Save. 
						

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AP Mode
The AP Mode page displays the AP mode settings for the access point. To 
configure the AP mode of the access point, follow these steps:
STEP 1Click AP Mode > AP Mode.
STEP  2Configure the AP Mode settings.
•Access point—Select to let the device operate as a normal access point.
-Allow Wireless Signal to be repeated by a repeater—If selected, the 
device will act as a repeater for another access point. Provide the MAC 
addresses of the other access points in the fields.
•Wireless WDS Repeater—Select to let the access point operate as a 
wireless repeater to extend the radio range of the associated remote 
access point to overcome any obstacle that blocks radio communication. 
-Remote Access Point’s MAC Address—Enter the MAC address of the 
remote access point directly, or click the Site Survey button to select 
from a list of available access points.
•Wireless WDS Bridge—Select to let the access point operate as a 
wireless bridge to perform transparent bridging with other associated 
wireless bridges, and not allow any wireless client or station to access 
them.
-Remote Wireless Bridge’s MAC Address—Enter the MAC addresses 
of the other access points in the fields.
•Wireless Client/Repeater—Select to let the wireless access point operate 
as a client or repeater access point, sending all traffic received to another 
access point.
-Allow wireless stations to associate—Enable or disable this setting.
-Remote access point—Enter the MAC address and SSID of the desired 
access point or click the Site Survey button to choose the access point 
from the available networks.
•Wireless Monitor—Allows the access point to detect unauthorized (rogue) 
access points on your network.
-No Security—Check to identify any access point operating with 
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-Not in Legal AP List—Check to flag any access point not listed in the 
Legal AP List as a rouge access point. If you check this check box, you 
must maintain the Legal AP List.
-Define Legal AP—Click to open a sub-screen where you can modify the 
Legal AP List. This list must contain all known access points. You must 
maintain this list.
STEP  3Click Save.
Administration
The Administration section describes how to configure the administration settings 
of the access point:
Management
The Administration > Management page allows you to configure the password, 
Web Access, and SNMP settings. You should change the username/password 
that controls access to the access point’s web-based utility to prevent 
unauthorized access.
To change the management settings of the access point, follow these steps:
STEP 1Click Administration > Management.
STEP  2Configure the management settings.
•Local AP Password
-User Name—Modify the administrator user name. The default is admin. 
-AP Password—Modify the administrator password for the access 
point’s web-based utility. The default is admin. 
-Re-enter to confirm—Confirm the new password by entering it again in 
this field.
•Web Access—Enable HTTPS to increase the security on accessing the 
web-based utility. Once enabled, users need to use https:// when 
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-Web HT TPS Access—Enable HTTPS if needed. The default is 
Disabled. 
-Wireless Web Access—Allow or deny wireless clients to access web-
based utility. The default is Disabled.
•Remote Console—Enable Secure Shell (SSH) to exchange data over a 
secure channel between two computers.
-Secure Shell (SSH)—Enable SSH if needed. The default is Disabled. 
•SNMP—Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a popular 
network monitoring and management protocol. It provides network 
administrators with the ability to monitor the status of the access point and 
receive notification of any critical events as they occur on the access point.
To enable the SNMP support feature, click Enabled. Otherwise, click 
Disabled. The default is Disabled. 
-Contact—Enter the name of the contact person, such as a network 
administrator, for the access point.
-Device Name—Enter the name you want to assign to the access point.
-Location—Enter the location of the access point.
-Get Community—Enter the password that allows read-only access to 
the access point’s SNMP information. The default is public. 
-Set Community—Enter the password that allows read/write access to 
the access point’s SNMP information. The default is private.
-SNMP Trap-Community—Enter the password required by the remote 
host computer that will receive trap messages or notices sent by the 
access point.
-SNMP Trusted Host—You can restrict access to the access point’s 
SNMP information by IP address. Enter the IP address in the field 
provided. If this field is left blank, then access is permitted from any IP 
address.
-SNMP Trap-Destination—Enter the IP address of the remote host 
computer that will receive the trap messages.
STEP  3Click Save. 
						

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Log
The Administration > Log page allows you to have logs that keep track of the 
access point’s activities.
STEP 1Click Administration > Log.
STEP  2Configure the log settings.
•Email Alert
-E-Mail Alert—If you want the access point to send e-mail alerts in the 
event of certain attacks, click Enabled. The default is Disabled.
-SMTP Server—Enter the address or IP address of the Simple Mail 
Transport Protocol (SMTP) server (incoming mail server).
-E-Mail Address for Logs—Enter the e-mail address that will receive the 
logs.
-Log Queue Length—Enter the length of the log that will be e-mailed to 
you. The default is 20 entries.
-Log Time Threshold—Enter how often the log will be emailed to you. 
The default is 600 seconds (10 minutes).
•Syslog Notification—Syslog is a standard protocol used to capture 
information about network activity. The access point supports this protocol 
and sends its activity logs to an external server. To enable Syslog, click 
Enabled. The default is Disabled.
-Syslog Server IP Address—Enter the IP address of the Syslog server. 
In addition to the standard event log, the access point can send a 
detailed log to an external Syslog server. The access point’s Syslog 
captures all log activities and includes this information about all data 
transmissions: every connection source and destination IP address, IP 
server, and number of bytes transferred.
•Log—Select the events that you want the access point to keep a log. 
-Unauthorized Login Attempt—Click to receive alert logs about any 
unauthorized login attempts.
-Authorized Login—Click to log authorized logins.
-System Error Messages—Click to log system error messages.
-Configuration Changes—Click to log any configuration changes.
-View Log—Click to see the logs. 
						

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STEP  3Click Save.
Diagnostics
The Administration > Diagnostics page allows you to use the access point to 
perform a ping. The activity can be useful in solving network problems. To perform 
a ping test to help diagnose problems with the access point, follow these steps:
STEP 1Click Administration > Diagnostics.
STEP  2Set up the ping test:
•IP or URL Address—Enter the IP address you want to ping. The IP address 
can be on your network or on the Internet. 
NOTEIf the address is on the Internet, and no connection currently exists, 
you could get a timeout error. In that case, wait a few seconds and try again.
•Packet Size—Enter the size of the packet.
•Times to Ping—Select the times to ping from the list.
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Factor y Default
The Administration > Factory Default page allows you to restore the access 
point’s factory default settings. Note any custom settings before you restore the 
factory defaults. Once the access point is reset, you will have to re-enter all of your 
configuration settings.
STEP 1Click Administration > Factory Default.
STEP  2Click Ye s to restore the factory default settings.
STEP  3Click Save. Your access point will reboot.
Firmware Upgrade
The Administration > Firmware Upgrade page allows you to upgrade the access 
point’s firmware. 
!
CAUTIONDo not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the 
access point or the new firmware has a feature you want to use.
!
CAUTIONUpgrading the firmware deletes all custom settings.
To upgrade the firmware of the access point, follow these steps:
STEP 1Back up the configuration settings of your access points (see “Configuration 
Management” on page 49).
STEP  2Upgrade the access point’s firmware:
a. Download the firmware upgrade file from:
www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10052/index.html
b. Extract the firmware upgrade file.
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d. In the File field, enter the location of the firmware upgrade file or click the 
Browse button to locate the file.
e.
Click Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions.
STEP  3Re-enter all of your custom configuration settings.
Reboot
The Administration > Reboot page allows you to reboot the access point. To 
reboot the access point, follow these steps:
STEP 1Click Administration > Reboot.
STEP  2In the Device Reboot field, click Ye s.
STEP  3Click Save.
Configuration Management
The Administration > Configuration Management page allows you to create a 
backup configuration file or upload a configuration file to the access point. To 
manage the configuration for the access point, follow these steps:
STEP 1Click Administration > Configuration Management.
STEP  2To create a backup configuration file, click Save Configuration to File and follow 
the on-screen instructions.
STEP  3To restore the configuration of your access point:
a. Make sure that the configuration file for the access point is on your computer.
b. In the Restore Configuration field, enter the location of the configuration file or 
click Browse and locate the configuration file.
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SSL Certification Management
To generate the certificate with the WAP device, click Export Certificate. 
Generating a new SSL certificate restarts the secure Web server. The secure 
connection will not work until the new certificate is accepted on the browser.
If an SSL certificate (with a .pem extension) exists on the WAP device, you can 
install it to your computer as a backup. Browse to the certificate file and click 
Install Certificate.
Status
The Status section describes how to change the status settings for the access 
point:
Local Network
The Status > Local Network page displays the access point’s current status 
information for the local network. To check local network status, follow these 
steps:
STEP 1Click Status > Local Network.
This page displays the status information of your access point:
-PID VID—The WAP hardware model and version.
-Software Version—The version of the access point’s current software.
-Local MAC Address—The MAC address of the access point’s local 
network interface.
-System Up Time—The length of time the access point has been 
running.
•Local Network
-IP Address—The access point’s IP address as it appears on your local 
network.
-Subnet Mask—The access point’s subnet mask.
-Default Gateway—The IP address of your gateway or router. The value 
used by other devices on your LAN.