Linksys Router WAP54G User Manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
®
Model No.
Access Point
Wireless-G
WAP54G
User Guide
WIRELESS
GHz
2.4802.11g 

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How to Use this User Guide
The user guide to the Wireless-G Access Point has been designed to make understanding...

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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...

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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:...

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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...

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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...

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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 -...

1Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
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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...

2Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this User Guide?
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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...

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.