Cisco Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G Access Point User Manual WAP54G user guide

Cisco-Linksys, LLC Wireless-G Access Point WAP54G user guide

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Wireless-G Access Point6. As shown in Figure 5-5, the IP Settings screen will appear next. Enter anIP Address, Subnet Mask, and enter a unique access point name for theAccess Point appropriate to your network. Then, click the Next button tocontinue or Back to return to the previous page.•IP Address. This IP address must be unique to your network. (Thedefault IP address is 192.168.1.245.) •Subnet Mask. The Access Point’s Subnet Mask must be the same as yourEthernet network.•AP Name.Assign a name to the Access Point. Unique, memorable namesare helpful, especially if you are employing multiple access points on thesame network.9Instant Wireless® Series84. The next screen to appear, shown in Figure 5-3, will display a list of accesspoints on your network along with the status information for each accesspoint. If this is the only access point on your network, it will be the only onedisplayed. If there are more than one displayed, select the Access Point byclicking on it and click the Yes button to continue or No to exit the SetupWizard.5. You will be asked to sign on to the Access Point you’ve selected, as shownin Figure 5-4. Enter the Password you’ve assigned. If none has beenassigned, enter the default password: admin. Then, click the OK button.(This password can be changed from the Web-based Utility’s Password tab.)Figure 5-3Figure 5-4Figure 5-5
Wireless-G Access Point8. The Security Settings screen (Figure 5-7) will appear next. From thisscreen, you will set the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption foryour wireless network. Select a WEP configuration method and apassphrase. Click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the pre-vious page.•WEP (Disable/64-bit (10 hex digits)/128-bit (26 hex digits)). In orderto utilize WEP encryption, select the WEP setting from the pull-downmenu, 64-bit (10 hex digits) or 128-bit (26 hex digits). If you do notwish to utilize WEP encryption, make sure Disabled is selected. TheAccess Point’s WEP encryption is unique to Linksys and may conflictwith other vendors’ WEP encryption.•Passphrase. Instead of manually entering WEP keys, you can enter aPassphrase. This Passphrase is used to generate one or more WEP keys.It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric char-acters. (The Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys wirelessproducts only. If you want to communicate with non-Linksys wirelessproducts, you will need to enter your WEP keys manually on the non-Linksys wireless products.)11Instant Wireless® Series10Figure 5-77. As shown in Figure 5-6, the Basic Settings screen will appear. Enter yourwireless network’s SSID and select the channel at which the network broad-casts its wireless signal. Then, click the Next button to continue or Back toreturn to the previous page.•SSID. The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wirelessnetwork. The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless net-work. It is case sensitive, must not exceed 32 characters, and may be anykeyboard character. Make sure this setting is the same for all points inyour wireless network.•Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to corre-spond with your network settings, between 1 and 11 (in North America).All points in your wireless network must use the same channel in orderto function correctly. All points in your wireless network must use thesame channel in order to function correctly.Figure 5-6Note: The passphrase function doesn’t work when mixing othermanufacturers’ products into your wireless network. Linksys prod-ucts should always be used for optimum functionality. If usinganother company’s wireless product, set the WEP key manually.Note: WEP encryption should be used when communicating over awireless network. Wireless transmissions are unprotected and WEPencryption helps to make your wireless network safer to use.
13Instant Wireless® Series12Wireless-G Access Point9. The second Security Settings screen, shown in Figure 5-8, shows the WEPkey. If you entered a passphrase, then the Key 1 field will display the auto-matically generated WEP key. If you did not enter a passphrase, then entera WEP key in the Key 1 field. Each point in your wireless network must usethe same WEP key for the network to function properly. Click the Next but-ton to continue or Back to return to the previous page.•Key 1. WEP keys enable you to create an encryption scheme for wire-less networks. If the WEP key hasn’t been automatically generated, thenmanually enter a set of values. (Do not leave the field blank, and do notenter all zeroes. These are not valid key values.) If you are using 64-bitWEP encryption, then each key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimalcharacters in length. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then eachkey must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters in length. Validhexadecimal characters are “0”-“9” and “A”-“F”.Figure 5-8Note: WEP encryption should be used whenever communicatingover a wireless network. Wireless transmissions, by their verynature, are unprotected and WEP encryption helps to close thishole in security and make your wireless network safer to use.10. The next screen (Figure 5-9) will allow you to review your settings. If thesesettings are correct, click the Yes button to save these settings. If there areany problems with the settings, click the No button to exit the Setup Wizard.11. At this point, the configuration performed with the Setup Wizard is com-plete, as shown in Figure 5-10. To configure any other access points in yournetwork, you can run this Setup Wizard again. Click the Exit button to exitthe Setup Wizard.Figure 5-10Figure 5-9
Wireless-G Access Point15Instant Wireless® Series14LAN•MAC Address. The MAC Address of the LAN interface is displayed here.•Configuration Type. Select Static IP Address if your ISP provided youwith the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and default Gateway address or SelectAutomatic Configuration - DHCP if your ISP assigns IP addresses viaDHCP.•IP Address. The IP address must be unique to your network. We suggestyou use the default IP address of 192.168.1.245. This is a private IPaddress, so there is no need to purchase a separate IP address from yourservice provider. Verify the address and click the Apply button to savechanges.•Subnet Mask. The Access Point’s Subnet Mask (or IP Mask) must be thesame as your Ethernet network. Verify this is correct and click the Applybutton to set it. •Gateway. If you have assigned a static IP address to the Access Point, thenenter the IP address of your network’s Gateway, such as a router, in theGateway field. If your network does not have a Gateway, then leave thisfield blank.Figure 6-2Chapter 6: Configuring theWireless-G Access PointThe Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box, withthe default settings in the Setup Wizard. However, if you’d like to change thesesettings, the Access Point can be configured through your web browser with theWeb-Based Utility. This chapter explains how to configure the Access Point inthis manner.Open your web browser and typethe IP Address you entered in theSetup Wizard (the default IPaddress is 192.168.1.245). Pressthe Enter key and the followingscreen, shown in Figure 6-1, willappear. Leave the User Namefield blank. The first time youopen the Web-based Utility, usethe default password admin. Youcan set a new password on thePassword screen shown in Figure6-5.The first screen that appears, shown in Figure 6-2, is the Setup tab. This allowsyou to change the Access Point’s general settings. Change these settings asdescribed here, and click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel tocancel your changes. If you require online help, click the Help button.•Firmware Version. This displays the current version of the Access Point’sfirmware. Firmware should only be upgraded if you experience problemswith the Access Point and can be upgraded from the Help tab.•AP Name. You may assign any name to the Access Point. Unique, memo-rable names are helpful, especially if you are employing multiple accesspoints on the same network. Verify this is the name you wish to use andclick the Apply button to set it.Figure 6-1The Setup TabNote: The Access Point is designed to function properly afterusing the Setup Wizard. This chapter is provided solely for thosewho wish to perform more advanced configuration or monitoring.
Wireless-G Access Point17Instant Wireless® Series16Wireless•MAC Address. The MAC Address of the 2.4 GHz, Draft 802.11g interfaceis displayed here.•Mode. Select Mixed and both Wireless-G and Wireless-B computers will beallowed on the network, but the speed will be reduced. Select G-Only formaximum speed, but no Wireless-B users will be allowed on the network. Ifyou want to disable wireless networking, select Disable.•SSID. The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wirelessnetwork. The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network.It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, whichmay be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the same for allpoints in your wireless network. For added security, Linksys recommendsthat you change the SSID from the default linksys to a unique name.•SSID Broadcast. Allows the SSID to be broadcast on your network. You maywant to enable this function while configuring your network, but make surethat you disable it when you are finished. With this enabled, someone couldeasily obtain the SSID information with site survey software and gain unau-thorized access to your network. Click Enable to broadcast. Click Disable toincrease network security and prevent the SSID from being seen on networkedPCs. •Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to corre-spond with your network settings, between 1 and 11 (in North America). Allpoints in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to func-tion correctly.•WEP. The WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption method is set toDisable by default. To enable WEP, click the Enable radio button, and thenclick the Edit WEP Settings button to configure the WEP settings.SETTING WEP ENCRYPTION:If the Disable radio button isselected and you click the EditWEP Settings button, then thescreen shown in Figure 6-3 willappear. Click the OK button toenable WEP encryption or Cancelto return to the Setup screen.Set WEP Encryption through the Web-based Utility by clicking the Edit WEPSettings button on the Setup screen as shown in Figure 6-2. Figure 6-3This will open the WEP Keys screen, Figure 6-4. From this screen, you can selectthe type of WEP encryption to use and set the Passphrase for that encryption.•Default Transmit Key. Select the number of the key you want to use forthe Access Point to send data. Use the same key for the receiver of data.•WEP encryption. From the pull-down menu, select 64-bit 10 hex digits or128-bit 26 hex digits for WEP encryption. Higher encryption levels offerhigher levels of security, but may decrease the network speed.•Passphrase.This will allow you to set a passphrase used to generate a WEPkey. The passphrase is case sensitive and must be 16 or less alphanumericcharacters. Click the Generate button to create the WEP key(s).•Keys 1-4. WEP key fields allow you to manually enter the WEP encryp-tion keys. Use hexadecimal characters, which are the letters “A” through“F” and the numbers “0” through “9”. Do not leave a key field blank anddo not enter all zeroes. For 64-bit WEP encryption, each key must consistof exactly 10 hexadeciamal characters. For 128-bit WEP encryption, eachkey must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters.Click the Apply button to apply your changes, or click Cancel to cancel yourmost recent change.Figure 6-4Important: Always remember that each point in your wireless net-work MUST use the same WEP encryption method and encryptionkey, or else your wireless network will not function properly.
Wireless-G Access PointSETTING THE AP MODE:The Access Point offers two modes of operation for the 2.4 GHz, draft 802.11g:Access Point and Wireless Bridge. For all bridging modes, make sure the chan-nel, SSID, and WEP key settings are the same.•Access Point - The operational mode is set to Access Point by default. Thisconnects your wireless PCs to a wired network. In most cases, no change isnecessary.•Wireless Bridge - If you are trying to make a wireless connection betweentwo or more wired networks, as shown in Figure 6-7, select WirelessBridge. This mode connects two physically separated wired networks withtwo access points. To configure a Wireless Bridge environment, click Wireless Bridge andenter the LAN MAC address of the remote access point in the RemoteWireless Bridge’s LAN MAC Addresses field. The remote access point alsoneeds to be set up as a Wireless Bridge.Note: All devices on each wired network must be connected through a hubor switch. Click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel to cancel yourchanges. If you require online help, click the Help button.19Instant Wireless® Series18The Password tab, shown in Figure 6-5, allows you to change the Access Point’spassword and restore factory defaults.•AP Password. Changing the password for the Access Point is as easy astyping the password into the AP Password field. Then, type it again into thesecond field to confirm.•Restore Factory Defaults. To restore the Access Point’s factory default set-tings, click the Yes button beside Restore Factory Defaults. You will loseany settings you have saved.•Backup/Restore Setting. To back up your Access Point configuration,click the Backup button. To restore your Access Point configuration, clickthe Restore button.Click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel to cancel yourchanges. If you require online help, click the Help button.The Password TabImportant: Restoring the Access Point’s factory defaults will eraseall of your settings (WEP Encryption, Wireless and LAN settings,etc.), replacing them with the factory defaults. Do not reset theAccess Point if you want to retain these settingsFigure 6-5 Figure 6-6The AP Mode Tab

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