Instant Wireless® Series Wireless Network Access Point Use this guide to install: WAP11 ver. 2.
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Wireless Network Access Point • • • • • • • • • Belgique B L’utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 11 (2462 MHz), 12 (2467 MHz), et 13 (2472 MHz). Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au-dessus d’un espace public, aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l’IBPT est requise. Pour une utilisation publique à l’extérieur de bâtiments, une licence de l’IBPT est requise.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless Network Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction Appendix C: Glossary 40 Appendix D: Specifications Environmental 48 48 Appendix E: Warranty Information 49 Appendix F: Contact Information 50 The Instant Wireless Network Access Point Set your network free! The Wireless Access Point from Linksys connects wireless computers to your wired network, so you can add PCs to the network with no cabling hassle.
Instant Wireless® Series Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices.
Instant Wireless® Series Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless Network Access Point Wireless Network Access Point T The Wireless Network Access Point’s LEDs The Wireless Network Access Point’s Ports The Access Point’s ports, where a network cable is connected, are located on the Access Point’s rear panel. Figure 3-2 Power Red. The Power LED lights up when the Access Point is powered on. ACT Green.
Instant Wireless® Series Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless Network Access Point 1. Locate an optimum location for the Access Point. The best place for the Access Point is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. 2. Fix the direction of the antenna. Try to place it in a position which can best cover your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will be.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless Network Access Point 4. The next screen to appear, shown in Figure 5-3, will display a list of access points on your network, along with the status information for each access point. If there is only one access point on your network, it will be the only one displayed. If there are more than one displayed, select the Access Point by clicking on it, and click the Yes button to continue or No to exit the Setup Wizard. Figure 5-1 3.
Instant Wireless® Series 6. As shown in Figure 5-5, the IP Settings screen will appear next. Enter an IP Address and Subnet Mask appropriate to your network. Then enter a unique name in the AP Name field. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous page. 7. As shown in Figure 5-6, the Basic Settings screen will now appear. Enter your wireless network’s SSID, and select the channel at which the network broadcasts its wireless signal.
Instant Wireless® Series 8. The Security Settings screen (Figure 5-7) will appear next. From this screen, you will set the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption for your wireless network. Select a WEP configuration method and a passphrase. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous page. Wireless Network Access Point 9. The second Security Settings screen, shown in Figure 5-8, shows the WEP key.
Instant Wireless® Series 10. The next screen (Figure 5-9) will allow you to review your settings. If these settings are correct, click the Yes button to save these settings. If there are any problems with the settings, click the No button to exit the Setup Wizard. Wireless Network Access Point Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless Network Access Point Note: The Access Point is designed to function properly after using the Setup Wizard.
Instant Wireless® Series • Obtain an IP Address Automatically. Click this radio button to allow the Access Point to obtain a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server. • Specify an IP Address. This IP address must be unique to your network. We suggest you use the default IP address of 192.168.1.251. As this is a private IP address, there is no need to purchase a separate IP address from your service provider. Verify the address and click the Apply button to save changes. • Subnet Mask.
Instant Wireless® Series Figure 6-4 There are two ways to create WEP encryption keys. The first method is by typing a Passphrase into that field and clicking the Generate button. This will generate WEP encryption keys based upon that passphrase. A second method is to manually enter the WEP encryption keys in the available fields. Click the Clear button to clear the Passphrase and Key 1-4 fields. In the Default TX Key drop-down menu, select the number of the key you want to use.
Instant Wireless® Series • Wireless Network Access Point Wireless Bridge Point to MultiPoint - If you are trying to make a wireless connection between more than two wired networks, as shown in Figure 66, select Wireless Bridge Point to MultiPoint. This mode allows you to construct a network that has multiple access points bridging wirelessly. To configure a Wireless Repeater environment, click Wireless Repeater and enter the LAN MAC address of the remote access point in the Remote AP MAC Address field.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless Network Access Point The Password Tab The Status Tab The Password tab, shown in Figure 6-8, allows you to change the Access Point’s password and restore factory defaults. The Status tab, shown in Figure 6-9, will display current information on the Access Point, its settings, and its performance. Changing the password for the Access Point is as easy as typing the password into the AP Password field. Then, type it again into the second field to confirm.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless Network Access Point • Gateway. This displays the IP address of your network’s Gateway. The Log Tab • Send and Recv. The Send and Recv fields display the number of successful or dropped packets that have been sent or received. To view a log of the Access Point’s activity, select the Log tab, shown in Figure 6-10. Wireless • SSID. The unique name shared among all points in your wireless network is displayed here. • Encryption Function.
Instant Wireless® Series The Help Tab For help on the various tabs in this Web-based Utility, along with upgrading the Access Point’s firmware and viewing this User Guide, click the Help tab, shown in Figure 6-11. Wireless Network Access Point New firmware versions are posted at www.linksys.com and can be downloaded for free. If the Access Point is not experiencing difficulties, then there is no need to download a more recent firmware version, unless that version has a new feature that you want to use.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless Network Access Point The Wireless Tab Figure 6-12 Then, type the MAC Address(es) you wish to filter in the MAC Address fields. When you’ve completed making any changes on this tab, click the Apply button to save those changes or Undo to cancel your changes. For more information on this tab, click the Help button.
Instant Wireless® Series 30 • RTS Threshold. This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reductions are recommended. • Fragmentation Threshold. This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. It should remain at its default setting of 2346. A smaller setting means smaller packets, which will create more packets for each transmission.
Instant Wireless® Series Appendix A: Troubleshooting This chapter provides a list of questions and answers regarding the operation of the Access Point. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1. I am getting interference between my 2.4GHz phone system and my wireless network.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless Network Access Point As the user moves on, the end node’s RF transmitter regularly checks the system to determine whether it is in touch with the original wireless network access point or whether it should seek a new one. When a node no longer receives acknowledgment from its original wireless network access point, it undertakes a new search. Upon finding a new wireless network access point, it then re-registers, and the communication process continues.
Instant Wireless® Series Appendix B: Setting Up the TCP/IP Protocol Setting Up TCP/IP in Windows Before a computer can communicate with the Access Point, it must be configured with the TCP/IP protocol. If you know how to set up TCP/IP on your computers, do so now. Otherwise, use the guidelines below to help get TCP/IP installed on all of the computers that need to communicate with the Access Point.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless Network Access Point TCP/IP Setup for Windows 2000 TCP/IP Setup for Windows XP 1. At the Windows 2000 desktop, right-click My Network Places. Then, right-click Local Area Connection. Choose Properties. 1. At the Windows XP desktop, click Start. Then click the Control Panel icon. Click Network and Internet Connections. Click Network Connections. Then double-click the appropriate Local Area Connection, and click the Properties button. 2.
Instant Wireless® Series Appendix C: Glossary Adapter - Printed circuit board that plugs into a PC to add to capabilities or connectivity to a PC. In a networked environment, a network interface card is the typical adapter that allows the PC or server to connect to the intranet and/or Internet. Ad-hoc Network - An ad-hoc network is a group of computers, each with a wireless adapter, connected as an independent 802.11 wireless LAN.
Instant Wireless® Series DHCP supports static addresses for computers containing Web servers that need a permanent IP address. 10 Mbps. Forms the underlying transport vehicle used by several upper-level protocols, including TCP/IP and XNS. Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network. In a communications session, download means receive, upload means transmit.
Instant Wireless® Series Infrastructure Network - An infrastructure network is a group of computers or other devices, each with a wireless adapter, connected as an 802.11 wireless LAN. In infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communicate with each other and to a wired network by first going through an access point. An infrastructure wireless network connected to a wired network is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS).
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless Network Access Point Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a “program.” The two major categories of software are “system software” and “application software.” System software is made up of control programs such as the operating system and database management system (DBMS). Application software is any program that processes data for the user. between network devices over a LAN or WAN.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless Network Access Point Appendix D: Specifications Appendix E: Warranty Information Standards 802.11b, 802.3 Port One 10BaseT RJ-45 Port BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Instant Wireless® Series Appendix F: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information Technical Support RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) Issues Fax E-mail Web FTP Site 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 800-326-7114 www.linksys.com (or call 949-271-5461) 949-265-6655 support@linksys.com http://www.linksys.com ftp.linksys.
