Linksys Router WAP54G User Manual

54Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Administration - Factory Defaults Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
The Administration - Factory Defaults Tab
On this screen you can restore the Access Point’s factory default settings.
Management
Write down any custom settings before you restore the factory defaults. Once the Access Point is reset, you will 
have to re-enter all of your configuration settings.
Factory Defaults
Restore Factory Defaults. To restore the Access Points factory default...

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The Status - Local Network Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
The Status - Local Network Tab
The Local Network screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the local network.
AP’s Information
Firmware Version. This is the version of the Access Point’s current firmware.
Local Network
MAC Address. The MAC address of the Access Point’s Local Area Network (LAN) interface is displayed here.
AP’s IP Address. This shows the Access Point’s IP...

56Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Status - Wireless Network Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
The Status - Wireless Network Tab
The Wireless Network screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for its wireless network.
Wireless Network
MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Access Point’s wireless interface is displayed here.
Mode. The Access Point’s mode is displayed here.
Network Name (SSID). The Access Point’s main SSID is displayed here.
Channel. The Access Point’s...

57Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
Wireless-G Access Point
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the 
Wireless-G Access Point. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you cant find an answer here, 
check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Access Point act as my DHCP server?
No.  The Access Point is nothing more than a wireless hub, and as...

58Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
Wireless-G Access Point
What IEEE 802.11g features are supported?
The product supports the following IEEE 802.11g functions: 
 CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol 
 OFDM protocol
 Multi-Channel Roaming 
 Automatic Rate Selection 
 RTS/CTS feature 
 Fragmentation
 Power Management 
What is Ad-hoc?
 An Ad-hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN adapter, connected as an independent 
wireless LAN. An Ad-hoc wireless LAN is...

59Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
Wireless-G Access Point
What is the ISM band?
The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the ISM 
(Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band. Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particular, is being made available 
worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high speed wireless capabilities in 
the hands of users around the globe. 
What is Spread Spectrum?...

60Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
Wireless-G Access Point
What is a MAC Address?  
The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet 
networking device, such as a network adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level.  For all 
practical purposes, this number is usually permanent.  Unlike IP addresses, which can change every time a 
computer logs on to the network, the MAC address of a device stays the...

61Appendix B: Wireless Security
Security Precautions
Wireless-G Access Point
Appendix B: Wireless Security
Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of 
Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for 
implementation. So, keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network.
Security Precautions
The following is a complete list of security precautions...

62Appendix B: Wireless Security
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
Wireless-G Access Point
SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID: 
1. Disable Broadcast 
2. Make it unique 
3. Change it often 
Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be 
more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast 
the SSID.
Wireless networking products come with a default SSID...

63Appendix B: Wireless Security
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
Wireless-G Access Point
WPA-Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server, select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, 
and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters.
WPA2-Personal. Enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters.
WPA-Enterprise. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS 
server is connected to the Router or other device.)...