Linksys Router WAP54G User Manual

4Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Topology
Wireless-G Access Point
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Topology
A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter. Computers in a wireless 
network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or 
adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad-hoc network.
Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using...

5Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Layout
Wireless-G Access Point
Network Layout
The Wireless-G Access Point has been designed for use with 802.11g and 802.11b products. The Access Point is 
compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b adapters, such as the Notebook Adapters for your laptop computers, PCI 
Adapters for your desktop PCs, and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. These wireless 
products can also communicate with a 802.11g or 802.11b Wireless PrintServer.
To link...

6Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point
The Front Panel
Wireless-G Access Point
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point
The Front Panel
The Access Points LEDs, which indicate activity and status information, are located on the front panel.
(Cisco logo)Orange/White. The Cisco logo is the Access Point’s SecureEasySetup button. It lights up when 
the Access Point is powered on. The Cisco logo is orange when the SecureEasySetup feature 
is not used, while the color white...

7Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point
The Back Panel
Wireless-G Access Point
The Back Panel
The Access Points Ethernet network and power ports, as well as the Reset button, are located on the back panel.
LAN PortThe Ethernet network port connects to an Ethernet network device, such as a switch or router.
Reset ButtonThere are two ways to reset the Access Points factory defaults. Either press the Reset button, 
for approximately ten seconds, or use the Administration - Factory Defaults...

8Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point
Overview
Wireless-G Access Point
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point
Overview
This chapter explains how to connect the Access Point for setup.
Connections for Setup
1. Connect your Ethernet network cable to your network router or switch. Then connect the other end of the 
network cable to the Access Point’s LAN (Ethernet network) port.
2. Connect the included power adapter to the Access Point’s Power port. Then plug the power adapter into...

9Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point
Overview
Wireless-G Access Point
Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point
Overview
Now that youve connected the Access Point to your wired network, you are ready to begin setting it up. This 
Setup Wizard will take you through all the steps necessary to configure the Access Point.
Using the Setup Wizard
1. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the 
Welcome screen should appear.  If...

10Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point
Using the Setup Wizard
Wireless-G Access Point
3. Optimally, you should set up the Access Point using a PC on your wired network. Connect a network cable to 
your network router or switch. Then click the Next button.
4. The screen shows how the Access Point should be connected as you run the Setup Wizard. Connect the other 
end of the network cable to the Access Point’s Ethernet network port. Then click the Next button.Figure 5-2: Connect the Network...

11Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point
Using the Setup Wizard
Wireless-G Access Point
5. Connect the power adapter to the Access Point and an electrical outlet. Then click the Next button.
6. Make sure the Access Point’s Power, Act, and Link LEDs are lit on its front panel. If they are not, check your 
cable connections. Then click the Next button to continue.Figure 5-4: Power on the Access Point Screen
Figure 5-5: Check the Access Point’s Status Screen 

12Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point
Using the Setup Wizard
Wireless-G Access Point
7. The Setup Wizard will run a search for the Access Point within your network and then display a list along with 
the status information for the selected access point. If this is the only 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. Click 
the Ye s button to change any settings, or click the No button to...

13Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point
Using the Setup Wizard
Wireless-G Access Point
9. The Basic Settings screen will appear next. Enter a descriptive name in the Device Name field. Create a 
password that will control access to the Access Point’s Web-based Utility and Setup Wizard.
If your network router will automatically assign an IP address to the Access Point, then select Automatic-
DHCP.
If you want to assign a static or fixed IP address to the Access Point, then select Static IP....