Linksys Router WAP54G User Manual

34Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Wireless Guard Service
Your Account
Wireless-G Access Point
5. When this screen appears, enter the information you will be using with the account. Enter a user name and 
password, and then enter the password again. Also select a security question and answer in case you forget 
your password in the future. Click Next to continue.
Click Back to return to the previous screen. Click Cancel to cancel the member registration.
6. When the Congratulations screen appears, you will...

35Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Wireless Guard Service
Your Account
Wireless-G Access Point
Securing or Unprotecting Your Wireless Guard Network
There may be some instances when you would want to completely unprotect your network connection so it is not 
using the Wireless Guard security. For example, if you take your laptop to another location to give a presentation, 
and connect to a network that is running 802.1x security, the Linksys Wireless Guard software on your laptop will 
block you from logging...

36Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
Overview
Wireless-G Access Point
Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
Overview
The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box, with the default settings in the Setup 
Wizard. However, if youd like to change these settings, the Access Point can be configured through your web 
browser with the Web-based Utility. This chapter explains how to use the Utility.
The Utility can be accessed via Microsoft Internet...

37Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
Navigating the Utility
Wireless-G Access Point
Wireless
You will use the Wireless tabs to enter a variety of wireless settings for the Access Point.
Basic Wireless Settings. Enter the network mode, SSID, and other basic settings on this screen.
Wireless Security. Use this screen to configure the Access Point’s wireless security settings.
Wireless MAC Filter. From this screen, you can allow or block access to your wireless network.
Advanced Wireless...

38Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
Accessing the Utility
Wireless-G Access Point
Accessing the Utility
To access the Web-based Utility of the Access Point, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. In the 
Address field, enter the Access Point’s default IP address, 192.168.1.245, or the IP address you entered during 
the Setup Wizard. (Should you need to learn what IP address the Access Point presently uses, run the Setup 
Wizard again. It will scan the Access Point and give you...

39Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Setup - Network Setup Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
Select Static IP if you want to assign a static or fixed IP address to the Access Point. Then complete the 
following:
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.
Default Gateway. Enter the IP address of your network’s gateway. The gateway is...

40Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Setup - AP Mode Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
The Setup - 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 wish to change the Access Point’s mode of operation if you want to use the Access Point 
as a wireless repeater to extend the range of your wireless network. You may also wish to change the Access 
Point’s mode of operation if you want to use the...

41Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Setup - AP Mode Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
Wireless Repeater. When set to Wireless Repeater mode, the Wireless Repeater is able to talk to up a remote 
access point within its range and retransmit its signal. This feature only works with the Linksys Wireless-G 
Router (model number: WRT54G) or another Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G).
To configure a Wireless Repeater environment, select Wireless Repeater and enter the MAC address of...

42Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Setup - AP Mode Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
Wireless Bridge. This mode connects two physically separated wired networks using two access points (use 
additional access points to connect more wired networks). This feature only works with another Wireless-G 
Access Point (model number: WAP54G).
To configure a Wireless Bridge environment, select Wireless Bridge, and enter the MAC addresses of the 
wireless bridges/access points in the Remote Wireless...

43Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab
Change the wireless network settings on this screen.
Basic Wireless Settings
Configure the Access Point using the available settings.
Mode. Select Mixed and both Wireless-G and Wireless-B computers will be allowed on the network, but the 
speed will be reduced. Select G-Only for maximum speed with Wireless-G products only. The final selection,...