Linksys Router WAP54G User Manual

44Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
A new screen will be displayed while the Access Point is waiting for you to push the SecureEasySetup button on 
your wireless client.
When the SecureEasySetup process is complete, the Basic Wireless Settings screen will appear, and the Current 
Encryption and Status information will be updated.
Reset Security. If you already set up the network using the Access Point’s SecureEasySetup...

45Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab
Change the Access Point’s wireless security settings on this screen.
Wireless Security
Security Mode. Select the security method you want to use, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA2-Mixed, 
WPA-Enterprise, RADIUS, or WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger 
than WEP encryption. WPA2 is a stronger version of WPA. WEP...

46Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
WPA2-Mixed
Encryption. TKIP + AES is automatically selected so both methods can be used.
Passphrase. Enter a Passphrase (also called a WPA Shared Key) of 8-32 characters. 
Key Renewal. Enter a Key Renewal timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should change 
the encryption keys.
Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or...

47Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
RADIUS
This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS 
server is connected to the Access Point.)
RADIUS Server. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address.
RADIUS Port. Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server.
Shared Secret. Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server.
Encryption. Select a level of WEP...

48Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Wireless - Wireless MAC Filter Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
The Wireless - Wireless MAC Filter Tab
This screen allows you to permit or block wireless access for computers with specific MAC addresses.
Wireless MAC Filter
Access Restriction
If you want to control access to your wireless network, select Enable. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC 
address, select Disable.
To deny access, click Prevent PCs listed below from accessing the wireless...

49Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab
This screen allows you to configure the advanced settings for the Access Point. In most cases, these settings do 
not need to be changed.
Advanced Wireless
You can change the data transmission and output power settings for the Access Point.
Authentication Type. Select the authentication method you want the Access Point to use, Shared Key...

50Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
Antenna Selection. This selection is for choosing which antenna transmits data, left or right. If you are not sure 
which antenna to use, keep the default, Diversity, to increase reception.
Beacon Interval.  This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by 
the Access Point to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes the wireless...

51Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Administration - Management Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
The Administration - Management Tab
On this screen you can configure the password as well as back up or restore the Access Point’s configuration file.
Management
You should change the password that controls access to the Access Point’s Web-based Utility.
AP’s Password
Password. Create a Password for the Access Point’s Web-based Utility.
Re-enter to Confirm. To confirm the new Password, enter...

52Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Administration - SNMP Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
The Administration - SNMP Tab
SNMP is a popular network monitoring and management protocol. It provides network administrators with the 
ability to monitor the status of the Access Point and receive notification of any critical events as they occur on the 
Access Point.
SNMP V1/V2c
To enable the SNMP support feature, select Enable. Otherwise, select Disable.
Contact. Enter the name of the contact...

53Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Administration - Log Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
The Administration - Log Tab
On this screen you can configure the log settings.
Management
You can have logs that keep track of the Access Point’s activities.
Log
To enable the Log support feature, select Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled.
Logviewer IP Address. If you have chosen to monitor the Access Point’s traffic, then you can designate a PC that 
will receive permanent log files periodically....