Linksys Router WAP54G User Manual

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®
Model No.
Access Point
Wireless-G
WAP54G
User Guide
WIRELESS
GHz
2.4802.11g 
						

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Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco 
Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All 
rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective 
holders. 
How to Use this User Guide
The user guide to the Wireless-G Access Point has been designed to make understanding networking with the 
Access Point easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide:
In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this:
Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like 
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warning and is something that could damage your 
property or the Access Point.
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is something you should pay special attention to while 
using the Access Point.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this User Guide? 2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4
Network Topology 4
Roaming 4
Network Layout 5
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point 6
The Front Panel 6
The Back Panel 7
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point 8
Overview 8
Connections for Setup 8
Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point 9
Overview 9
Using the Setup Wizard 9
Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Wireless Guard Service 25
Client Software Installation 25
Network Access 28
Your Account 29
Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point 36
Overview 36
Navigating the Utility 36
Accessing the Utility 38
The Setup - Network Setup Tab 38
The Setup - AP Mode Tab 40
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab 43
The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab 45
The Wireless - Wireless MAC Filter Tab 48
The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab 49
The Administration - Management Tab 51
The Administration - SNMP Tab 52 
						

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The Administration - Log Tab 53
The Administration - Factory Defaults Tab 54
The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab 54
The Status - Local Network Tab 55
The Status - Wireless Network Tab 56
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 57
Frequently Asked Questions 57
Appendix B: Wireless Security 61
Security Precautions 61
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 61
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 64
Appendix D: Windows Help 65
Appendix E: Glossary 66
Appendix F: Specifications 73
Appendix G: Warranty Information 75
Appendix H: Regulatory Information 76
Appendix I: Contact Information 77 
						

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List of Figures
Figure 3-1: Front Panel 6
Figure 3-2: Back Panel 7
Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8
Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 8
Figure 5-1: Welcome Screen 9
Figure 5-2: Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen 10
Figure 5-3: Connect the Network Cable to the Access Point Screen 10
Figure 5-4: Power on the Access Point Screen 11
Figure 5-5: Check the Access Point’s Status Screen 11
Figure 5-6: Select the Access Point Screen 12
Figure 5-7: Password Screen 12
Figure 5-8: Basic Settings Screen 13
Figure 5-9: Configure Wireless Settings Screen 13
Figure 5-10: SecureEasySetup Screen 14
Figure 5-11: SecureEasySetup Logo 14
Figure 5-12: Additional Information - Hardware Button 14
Figure 5-13: Additional Information - Software Button 14
Figure 5-14: Configure Wireless Settings Screen 15
Figure 5-15: Confirm New Settings Screen 15
Figure 5-16: Congratulations Screen 16
Figure 5-17: Configure Wireless Settings Screen 17
Figure 5-18: Wireless Settings Screen 17
Figure 5-19: Security Settings Screen 18
Figure 5-20: WEP Settings Screen 18
Figure 5-21: WPA Personal Settings 19
Figure 5-22: WPA2 Personal Settings Screen 19
Figure 5-23: WPA2 Mixed Mode Settings Screen 20
Figure 5-24: Confirm New Settings Screen 21 
						

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Figure 5-25: Congratulations Screen 21
Figure 5-26: Attention Screen 22
Figure 5-27: Linksys Wireless Guard Setup Screen 22
Figure 5-28: Securing Your Access Point Screen 23
Figure 5-29: Wireless Guard Password Screen 23
Figure 5-30: Adding Authorized Users Screen 24
Figure 5-31: Wireless Guard Congratulations Screen 24
Figure 6-1: Note 25
Figure 6-2: Configuring Windows Installer 25
Figure 6-3: Exit Other Applications 26
Figure 6-4: License Agreement 26
Figure 6-5: Destination Location 27
Figure 6-6: Copying Files 27
Figure 6-7: Restart Your Computer 28
Figure 6-8: The Network Access Screen 28
Figure 6-9: Member Login 29
Figure 6-10: Home 30
Figure 6-11: Network Administration 30
Figure 6-12: Modify Access Control 31
Figure 6-13: Add Guest 31
Figure 6-14: Add Member 32
Figure 6-15: Welcome 32
Figure 6-16: Subscriber Information 33
Figure 6-17: Account Finances 33
Figure 6-18: Credentials Information 34
Figure 6-19: Congratulations 34
Figure 7-1: Login Screen 38
Figure 7-2: Setup - Automatic Configuration - DHCP Screen 38
Figure 7-3: Setup - Static IP Screen 39
Figure 7-4: Setup - AP Mode Screen 40 
						

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Figure 7-5: Site Survey Screen 40
Figure 7-6: Wireless Repeater Diagram 41
Figure 7-7: Wireless Bridge Diagram 42
Figure 7-8: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Screen 43
Figure 7-9: Press the SecureEasySetup Button for Your Wireless Client 43
Figure 7-10: Waiting for Completion of SecureEasySetup 44
Figure 7-11: SecureEasySetup Completed Screen 44
Figure 7-12: Confirm Reset 44
Figure 7-13: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) Screen 45
Figure 7-14: Wireless Security - WPA2-Personal Screen 45
Figure 7-15: Wireless Security - WPA2-Mixed Screen 46
Figure 7-16: Wireless Security - WPA-Enterprise Screen 46
Figure 7-17: Wireless Security - RADIUS Screen 47
Figure 7-18: Wireless Security - WEP Screen 47
Figure 7-19: Wireless - Wireless MAC Filter Screen 48
Figure 7-20: Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Screen 49
Figure 7-21: Administration - Management Screen 51
Figure 7-22: Administration - SNMP Screen 52
Figure 7-23: Administration - Log Screen 53
Figure 7-24: View Log Screen 53
Figure 7-25: Administration - Factory Defaults Screen 54
Figure 7-26: Administration - Firmware Upgrade Screen 54
Figure 7-27: Status - Local Network Screen 55
Figure 7-28: Status - Wireless Network Screen 56
Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 64 
						

							1Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Wireless-G Access Point
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point. This Access Point will allow you to network wirelessly better 
than ever.
How does the Access Point do all of this? An access point allows for greater range and mobility within your 
wireless network while also allowing you to connect the wireless network to a wired environment.
But what does all of this mean? 
Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers 
and access data located on another computers hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video 
games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.
PCs on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. They are connected with Ethernet cables, which is 
why the network is called wired. 
PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the 
same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network. This is sometimes called 
a WLAN, or Wired Local Area Network. The Access Point bridges wireless networks of both 802.11g and 802.11b 
standards and wired networks.
Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Access Point, set it up, and configure it to bridge your 
different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Access Point.
802.11b: a wireless networking standard that specifies a 
maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating 
frequency of 2.4GHz.802.11g: a wireless networking standard that specifies a 
maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating 
frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 
802.11b devices. adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your 
PC.ethernet: network protocol that specifies how data is 
placed on and retrieved from a common transmission 
medium. lan (local area network): the computers and networking 
products that make up your local network. network: a series of computers or devices connected 
together. access point: a device that allows wireless-equipped 
computers and other devices to communicate with a wired 
network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless 
network. 
						

							2Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this User Guide?
Wireless-G Access Point
What’s in this User Guide?
This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Access Point.
 Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the Access Point’s applications and this User Guide.
 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network
This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking.
 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point
This chapter describes the physical features of the Access Point.
 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point
This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Access Point to your network.
 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point
This chapter explains how to use the Setup Wizard to configure the settings on the Access Point.
 Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Wireless Guard Service
This chapter explains how to use the Linksys Wireless Guard service to secure your network.
 Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
This chapter explains how to use the Access Point’s Web-based Utility for advanced configuration.
 Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix describes some frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the Access Point.
 Appendix B: Wireless Security
This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks.
 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the Access Point’s firmware.
 Appendix D: Windows Help
This appendix describes some of the ways Windows can help you with wireless networking.
 Appendix E: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.
 Appendix F: Specifications
This appendix provides the Access Point’s technical specifications. 
						

							3Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this User Guide?
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 Appendix G: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the Access Point’s warranty information.
 Appendix H: Regulatory Information
This appendix supplies the Access Point’s regulatory information.
 Appendix I: Contact Information
This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.