® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4 GHz Wireless-G 802.11g Exterior Access Point WIRELESS Model No.
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Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The LEDs The Ports The Reset Button and Ground Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Overview Hardware Installation Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Setup Wizard Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Ext
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Administration - Config Management Tab The Status - Local Network Tab The Status - Wireless Tab The Status - System Performance Tab 35 35 36 37 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 39 Frequently Asked Questions 39 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Appendix D: Window s Help Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Specifications Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Informat
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel Figure 3-2: Ethernet Netw ork Port Figure 3-3: Antenna Port Figure 3-4: Reset Button Figure 4-1: Mark the Locations of the Two Wall-Mount Slots Figure 4-2: Attach the Mounting Plate Figure 4-3: Ground the Access Point Figure 4-4: Attach the Access Point to the Wall Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Figure 5-2: Connecting the Access Point Figure 5-3: Select an Access Point Figure 5-4: Login Screen Figure 5-5: Configure Network
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Figure 6-10: Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Screen Figure 6-11: AP Mode Screen Figure 6-12: Wireless Repeater Diagram Figure 6-13: Site Survey Screen Figure 6-14: Wireless Bridge Diagram Figure 6-15: Administration - Management Screen Figure 6-16: The Administration - Log Screen Figure 6-17: Administration - Factory Default Screen Figure 6-18: Administration - Firmware Upgrade Screen Figure 6-19: Administration - Language Upgrade Screen Figure 6-20: Administration -
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Chapter 1: Introduc tion Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point. This Access Point w ill allow you to network w irelessly better than ever. How does the Access Point do all of this? An access point allow s for greater range and mobility w ithin your w ireless network w hile also allow ing you to connect the w ireless network to a w ired environment.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of w ireless networking.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point • 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.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Netw ork Network Topology A w ireless netw ork is a group of computers, each equipped w ith one w ireless adapter. Computers in a w ireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped w ith w ireless cards or adapters can communicate w ith one another to form an ad-hoc network.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Ac c ess Point The LEDs The Access Point's LEDs, w here information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Figure 3-1: Front Panel (Power ) Green. The pow er LED lights up w hen the Access Point is pow ered on. (Wired) Green. The w ired LED lights up w hen the Access Point is successfully connected to a device through the Ethernet network port.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Ports The Access Point's Ethernet network port is located on the bottom panel, w hile the antenna port is located on the top panel. port: the connection point on a computer or netw orking device used for plugging in cables or adapters Ethernet Figure 3- 2: Ethernet Network Port (Ethernet) The Ethernet network port connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a sw itch or router that supports Pow er over Ethernet (PoE).
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Reset Button and Ground The Access Point's Reset button and ground are located on the back panel. Reset Button Ground Figure 3-4: Reset Button Reset Button Reset There are two ways to Reset the Access Point's factory defaults. Either press the Reset button, for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults using the Access Point's Webbased Utility.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Chapter 4: Connec ting the Wireless-G Exterior Ac c ess Point Overview This chapter explains how to mount and connect the Access Point. hardware: the physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices. Hardw are Installation 1. Locate an optimum location for the Access Point. 2. Use the mounting plate as a template. On the wall you have chosen, mark the locations of the two wall-mount slots at the bottom of the mounting plate. 3.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 7. Make sure you properly ground the Access Point. 8. Maneuver the Access Point so the two screw s on the wall are inserted into the Access Point’s wall-mount slots. Then slide the Access Point dow n so the screw s fit snugly in the slots. 9. Attach two screw s (not included) at the top of the mounting plate so the Access Point is securely mounted. 10.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Ac c ess Point Setup Wizard Now that you've connected the Access Point to your w ired network, you are ready to begin setting it up. This Setup Wizard w ill take you through all the steps necessary to configure the Access Point. 1. Insert the Setup Wizard CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive. Your PC must be on your w ired network to set up the Access Point. 2. The Setup Wizard's Welcome screen should appear on your monitor.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 3. The next screen displayed show s how the Access Point should be connected as you run the Setup Wizard. Optimally, you should perform this setup through a PC on your w ired network. Click the Next button to continue or Exit to exit the Setup Wizard. Figure 5-2: Connecting the Access Point 4. The Setup Wizard w ill run a search for the Access Point w ithin your network and then display a list along w ith the status information for the selected access point.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 5. You w ill be asked to sign onto the Access Point you have selected. Enter the default user name and password, admin, in both fields. Then, click Enter. (This user name and password can be changed from the Web-based Utility's Administration - Management tab.) Figure 5-4: Login Screen 6. The Configure Network Address Settings screen w ill appear next.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 7. The Wireless Settings screen should now appear. The Access Point can connect to up to eight w ireless networks at the same time. On this screen, you can configure up to three w ireless networks and the Access Point’s w ireless mode. (If you want to configure additional networks, then use the Web-based Utility.) Select M ain SSID and enter your primary SSID in the field provided. Then select the channel at w hich the network broadcasts its w ireless signal.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 8. The Wireless Security Settings screen w ill appear next. From this screen, you can set the level of security you desire for each of your three networks. First, select the w ireless netw ork you want to configure, Main SSID, SSID 2 , or SSID 3 . Then select from WEP (64- Bit) , WEP (128-Bit) , and WPA-Personal , and follow the appropriate instructions below. If you want to use WPA-Enterprise, then select Disabled from the Security drop-dow n menu.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point • WPA-Personal. With WPA-Personal, you w ill use TKIP or AES for encryption w ith dynamic keys. Then enter a Pre-Shared Key of 8-63 characters. After you have entered the settings for your three w ireless networks, click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous page.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 10. On the Confirmation screen, make sure your new settings are correct. To save your new settings, click the Yes button. If you do not want to save your changes, then click the No button. Figure 5-10: Confirmation Screen 11. At this point, the configuration performed w ith the Setup Wizard is complete. To configure any other Access Points in your netw ork, you can run this Setup Wizard again.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Ac c ess Point Overview The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box, w ith the default settings in the Setup Wizard. How ever, if you'd like to change these settings, the Access Point can be configured through your w eb brow ser w ith the Web-based Utility. This chapter explains how to use the Utility.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point • Wireless Network Access. From this screen, you can permit or block access to your w ireless network. • Advanced Wireless Settings. Use this screen to configure the Access Point’s more advanced w ireless settings. AP Mode Use this screen to configure how the Access Point w ill work w ith other access points in your network. Administration You w ill use the Administration tabs to manage the Access Point. • Management .
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Accessing the Utility To access the Web-based Utility of the Access Point, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Access Point’s default IP address, 192.168.1.245 , in the Address field. Press the Enter key. Open your w eb brow ser and type the IP address you entered in the Setup Wizard. (The default IP address is 192.168.1.245 .) (Should you need to learn w hat IP address the Access Point presently uses, run the Setup Wizard again.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Select Static IP Address if you want to assign a static or fixed IP address to the Access Point. Then complete the follow ing: • IP Address. The IP address must be unique to your network. We suggest you use the default IP address of 192.168.1.245 . • Subnet Mask . The Subnet Mask must be the same as that set on your Ethernet network. Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Change the w ireless network settings on this screen. The Access Point can connect to up to eight w ireless networks at the same time, so this screen offers settings for up to eight different SSIDs. Wireless Network Configure the Access Point using the available settings. You can enter and save more than one configuration for the Access Point. (In other words, the Access Point can support up to eight VLANs.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Help information is displayed on the right-hand side of the screen, and click More for additional details. The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Change the Access Point’s w ireless security settings on this screen. Wireless Security Enter the security settings for each SSID of the Access Point. Select SSID.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point WPA-Enterprise This option features WPA used in coordination w ith a RADIUS server. (This should only be used w hen a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.) RADIUS Server IP Address. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address. WPA Algorithms. WPA offers you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, w ith dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES. WPA Shared Key. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-32 characters. RADIUS Server Port .
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point RADIUS RADIUS Server IP Address. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address. RADIUS Server Port . Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server. Shared Secret . Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. Default Transmit Key. Select a Default Transmit Key (choose w hich Key to use). WEP Encryption. Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits (10 hex digits) or 128 bits (26 hex digits) . Passphrase.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Network Access Tab This screen allow s you to permit or block w ireless access for computers w ith specific MAC addresses. Wireless Network Access You can allow or block access for the MAC addresses you have entered. Access List . To permit access, click Permit to access. To deny access, click Prevent from accessing. If you do not w ish to filter users by MAC address, select Disabled. MAC 1-20 .
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point advertised. The Basic Data Rates are not the rates transmitted; the rates transmitted can be configured through the TX Rate setting on the Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings tab. Beacon Interval. This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to keep the network synchronized.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The AP Mode Tab On this screen you can change the Access Point’s mode of operation. In most cases, you can keep the default, Access Point . You may w ish to do this if you want to use the Access Point as a w ireless repeater to extend the range of your w ireless network.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless Repeater. When set to Wireless Repeater mode, the Wireless Repeater is able to talk to up to three remote access points w ithin its range and retransmit its signal. (This feature only works w ith the Linksys Wireless-G Exterior Access Point (model number: WAG54GPE), Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G), and Wireless-G Broadband Router (model number: WRT54G).
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless Bridge. This mode connects two physically separated w ired networks w ith tw o access points. If you are trying to create a w ireless connection betw een two w ired networks, select Wireless Bridge. and enter the local MAC addresses of the w ireless bridges/access points in the MAC 1-3 fields. If you do not know a w ireless bridge/access points’s MAC address, click the Site Survey button.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Administration - Management Tab On this screen you can configure the password and SNMP settings. AP Password You should change the password that controls access to the Access Point’s Web-based Utility. Local AP Password User Name. Create a User Name and enter it in the field provided. AP Passw ord. Create a Password for the Access Point’s Web-based Utility. Re-enter to confirm . To confirm the new Password, enter it again in this field.
Wireless-G Exterior 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 w ill receive the trap messages. Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 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. Syslog Priority. Select the appropriate priority from the drop-dow n menu.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Help information is displayed on the right-hand side of the screen, and click More for additional details. The Administration - Factory Default Tab On this screen you can restore the Access Point’s factory default settings. Factory Default Write dow n any custom settings before you restore the factory defaults.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Administration - Language Upgrade Tab On this screen you can do a language upgrade to change the language used by the Access Point’s Web-based Utility. Language Upgrade If you do want to change the language currently used by the Web-based Utility, then you can dow nload a language upgrade file and update the Access Point. To change the Access Point’s language: 1. Dow nload the language upgrade file from the Linksys w ebsite, w w w.linksys.com . 2.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Administration - Config Management Tab On this screen you can create a backup configuration file or save a configuration file to the Access Point. Config Management Use this screen to upload or dow nload configuration files for the Access Point. Dow nload AP Config. To save a backup configuration file on a computer, click the Dow nload AP Configuration File button and follow the on-screen instructions. Upload AP Config.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Status - Wireless Tab The Wireless screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the w ireless network(s). Wireless Network MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Access Point’s w ireless interface is displayed here. Mode. The Access Point’s mode is displayed here. SSID. The Access Point’s primary SSID is displayed here. Multiple SSID1-7 . The Access Point’s alternative SSIDs are displayed here. Channel .
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Status - System Performance Tab The System Performance screen displays the Access Point’s status information for its current settings and data transmissions. System Performance Wired Name. This indicates that the statistics are for the w ired network, the LAN. IP Address. The Access Point’s local IP address is displayed here. MAC Address. This show s the MAC Address of the Access Point’s w ired interface. Connection.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Bytes Received. This show s the number of bytes received for each w ireless network. Bytes Sent . This show s the number of bytes sent for each w ireless network. Error Packets Received. This show s the number of error packets received for each w ireless network. Dropped Packets Received. This show s the number of dropped packets received for each w ireless netw ork. To update the status information, click the Refresh button.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answ er here, check the Linksys w ebsite at w w w.linksys.com . Frequently Asked Questions Can the Access Point act as my DHCP Server? No.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point What IEEE 802.11g features are supported? The product supports the follow ing IEEE 802.11g functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknow ledge protocol • OFDM protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Pow er Management What is Ad-hoc? An Ad-hoc w ireless LAN is a group of computers, each w ith a WLAN adapter, connected as an independent w ireless LAN.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point What is the ISM band? The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandw idth for unlicensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band. Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particular, is being made available worldw ide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high speed w ireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point What is a MAC Address? The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a netw ork adapter, that allow s the network to identify it at the hardware level. For all practical purposes, this number is usually permanent. Unlike IP addresses, w hich can change every time a computer logs on to the network, the MAC address of a device stays the same, making it a valuable identifier for the network.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Appendix B: Wireless Sec urity Linksys wants to make w ireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, keep the follow ing in mind w henever you are setting up or using your w ireless network.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most w ireless networking devices w ill give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it allow s anyone to log into your w ireless network. This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come w ith a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “ linksys” .
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point WPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIUS server, select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time betw een 0 and 99,999 seconds, w hich instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys. WPA RADIUS. WPA used in coordination w ith a RADIUS server.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Appendix C: Upgrading Firmw are The Access Point's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility’s Administration - Firmware Upgrade tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Dow nload the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys w ebsite, w w w.linksys.com . 2. Extract the firmware upgrade file on your computer. 3. Open the Access Point’s Web-based Utility. 4. Click the Administration tab. 5. Click the Upgrade Firmw are tab. 6.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Appendix D: Window s Help Almost all w ireless products require Microsoft Window s. Window s is the most used operating system in the world and comes w ith many features that help make netw orking easier. These features can be accessed through Window s Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP Before a computer can communicate w ith the Access Point, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Appendix E: Glossar y 802.11a - A w ireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - A w ireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - A w ireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility w ith 802.11b devices.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Buffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other. Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, w hich in turn connects to the Internet. CSMA/ CA (Carrier Sense M ultiple Access/ Collision Avoidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point DTIM (Delivery Traffic I ndication M essage) - A message included in data packets that can increase w ireless efficiency. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work w ithin this framework.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Infrastructure - A w ireless network that is bridged to a w ired network via an access point. IP (I nternet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a netw ork. IPCONFIG - A Window s 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (I nternet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system, such as passwords. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine w hether a particular IP address is online.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point SOHO (Small Office/ Home Office) - Market segment of professionals w ho work at home or in small offices. SPI (Stateful Packet I nspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allow ing them to enter the network. Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission. SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your w ireless network's name.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Upload - To transmit a file over a network. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet. VPN (Virtual Private Network) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet. WAN (Wide Area Network)- The Internet. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A method of encrypting netw ork data transmitted on a w ireless network for greater security.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Appendix F: Spec ific ations Model WAP54GPE Standards IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af Ports Ethernet, Antenna Buttons Reset Cabling Type UTP CAT 5 LEDs Power, LAN, Wireless Transmit Power 15+ /-1dBm Security Features WEP, WPA, RADIUS WEP Key Bits 64, 128 Dimensions (W x H x D) 6.42" x 8.07" x 2.17" (163 mm x 205 mm x 55 mm) Unit Weight 2.5 lbs. (1.14 kg) Power IEEE802.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Operating Humidity 5% to 95%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 95%, Non-Condensing Appendix F: Specifications 56
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Appendix G: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “ Warranty Period” ), your Linksys Product w ill be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty w ill be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Appendix H: Regulator y Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies w ith the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point EN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment. Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. Contact local Authority for procedure to follow.
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Appendix I: Contac t Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.
About This Book This manual supplements the Antenna Installation Guides for the WAP54GPE. The Antenna Installation Guides explain how to install and set up an outdoor antenna with the WAP54GPE hardware devices. This guide does not explain how to erect antenna masts, nor how to install a safety grounding system. These prerequisites must be in place before installing the directional antenna. WHO SHOULD USE THIS MANUAL The installation of outdoor wireless links requires technical expertise.
Professional installation instruction 1. Installation personal This product is designed for specific application and needs to be installed by a qualified personal who has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install or change the setting. 2. Installation location The product shall be installed at a location where the radiating antenna can be kept 20 cm from nearby person in normal operation condition to meet regulatory RF exposure requirement. 3.
Maximum compliance conducted power setting for antenna: Outdoor Omni Antenna with 9dBi gain 802.11b DSSS MODULATION PEAK POWER OUTPUT 1 CHANNEL FREQUENC Y (MHz) 2412 6 2437 15.09 11 2462 10.01 PEAK POWER OUTPUT 1 CHANNEL FREQUENC Y (MHz) 2412 6 2437 16.52 11 2462 10.04 CHANNEL (dBm) 15.04 802.11g OFDM MODULATION CHANNEL (dBm) 15.
