Linksys Router WAP54G User Manual

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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 be successfully registered for Linksys Wireless Guard. 
Click Finish.
7. You should now ask the administrator to add you to his or her Wireless Guard Protected Network’s Access 
Control List. To do so, the network administrator needs to return to the Add Member screen in Figure 6-14, 
above.Figure 6-18: Credentials Information
Figure 6-19: Congratulations 
						

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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 in to another network. You will need to manually unprotect your network connection so 
you can log in. When you come back to your own network, you wont have to manually re-secure the network 
connection. Linksys Wireless Guard will recognize it and automatically reinstate security. 
To unprotect a network
Right-click the green Wireless Guard Network key icon on the right-side of the system tray at the bottom of your 
screen. Select Unprotect this Network Connection from the menu.
When the screen asks if youre sure you want to unprotect the network, click Ye s.
To secure an unprotected network
Right-click the green Wireless Guard Network key icon. Select Secure this Network Connection from the menu.
When the screen asks if youre sure you want to secure the network, click Ye s.
For more detailed information on your account and the website, click your computer’s 
Start button, select the Linksys Wireless Guard folder, and then click Linksys 
Wireless Guard Help. 
						

							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 Explorer or Netscape Navigator through use of a computer that 
is networked with the Access Point.
For a basic network setup, most users only have to use the following screens of the Utility:
 Setup
On the Network Setup screen, enter your basic network settings here.
 Management
Click the Administration tab and then select the Management screen. The Access Point’s default password 
is admin. To secure the Access Point, change the AP’s Password from its default.
Navigating the Utility
There are four main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Administration, and Status. Additional screens will be available from 
most of the main tabs.
Setup
Enter the network and AP mode settings for the Access Point.
Network Setup. Enter the settings for the Access Point and your Internet connection on this screen.
AP Mode. Set up how the Access Point will work with other access points in your network.
HAVE YOU:Enabled TCP/IP on your PCs? PCs 
communicate over the network with this 
protocol. Refer to “Appendix D: Windows Help” 
for more information on TCP/IP.
NOTE:The Access Point is designed to 
function properly after using the Setup Wizard. 
This chapter is provided solely for those who 
wish to perform more advanced configuration 
or monitoring.
browser: an application that provides a way to 
look at and interact with all the information on the 
World Wide Web.  tcp/ip: a set of instructions PCs use to 
communicate over a network. 
						

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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 Settings. Configure the Access Point’s more advanced wireless settings.
Administration
You will use the Administration tabs to manage the Access Point.
Management. This screen allows you to customize the password settings, as well as back up or restore the 
Access Point’s configuration file.
SNMP. Configure the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) settings on this screen.
Log. Configure the Log settings for the Access Point on this screen.
Factory Defaults. Use this screen to reset the Access Point to its factory default settings.
Firmware Upgrade. Upgrade the Access Point’s firmware on this screen.
Status
You will be able to view status information for your local and wireless network.
Local Network. This screen will display current information on the Access Point and its local network.
Wireless Network. This screen will display current information on the Access Point and its wireless network.firmware: the programming code that runs a 
networking device. snmp: the standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. 
						

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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 its IP address.) Press the Enter key.
The login screen will appear. Enter admin in the User Name field. The first time you open the Web-based Utility, 
use the default password, admin. (You can set a new password from the Administration - Management tab.) Then 
click the OK button.
The Setup - Network Setup Tab
The first screen that appears is the Network Setup screen. This allows you to change the Access Points general 
settings.
Network Setup
Device Name
You may assign any Device Name to the Access Point.  Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if you 
are employing multiple access points on the same network.
Configuration Type
Select Automatic Configuration - DHCP if your network router will assign an IP address to the Access Point.
The Access Point’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway address are displayed here.Figure 7-1: Login Screen
Figure 7-2: Setup - Automatic Configuration - 
DHCP Screen 
						

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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 the device that enables 
communication between your computers and the Internet. In most cases, your router acts as your gateway.
Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel 
Changes to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information.
Figure 7-3: Setup - Static IP Screen
static ip address: a fixed address assigned to a computer or 
device that is connected to a network. 
						

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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 Access Point as a wireless bridge; for example, you can use two 
Access Points in Wireless Bridge mode to connect two wired networks that are in two different buildings.
AP Mode
The Access Point offers four modes of operation: Access Point, AP Client, Wireless Repeater, and Wireless Bridge. 
For the Repeater and Bridge modes, make sure the SSID, channel, and security settings are the same for the 
other wireless access points/devices.
LAN MAC Address
The MAC address of the Access Point is displayed here.
Access Point. The Mode is set to Access Point by default. This connects your wireless PCs to a wired network. 
In most cases, no change is necessary. 
AP (Access Point) Client. When set to AP Client mode, the AP Client is able to talk to one remote access point 
within its range. This feature only works with another Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G).
This mode allows the AP Client to act as a client of a remote access point. The AP Client cannot communicate 
directly with any wireless clients. A separate network attached to the AP Client can then be wirelessly bridged to 
the remote access point. 
To use this mode, select AP Client and enter the LAN MAC address of the remote access point in the Remote 
Access Point’s LAN MAC Address field. If you do not know the remote access point’s MAC address, click the Site 
Survey button. Select the access point you want to use and click the Close button. If you do not see the access 
point you want, click the Refresh button to search for access points again.
IMPORTANT:For the AP Client and Wireless Bridge modes, the remote access point must be a second 
Linksys Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G). For the Wireless Repeater mode, the 
remote wireless bridge must be a second Linksys Wireless-G Access Point (model number: WAP54G) 
or Wireless-G Router (model number: WRT54G).
Figure 7-4: Setup - AP Mode Screen
Figure 7-5: Site Survey Screen 
						

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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 the 
remote access point in the Remote Access Point’s LAN MAC Address field.
Figure 7-6: Wireless Repeater Diagram 
						

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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 Bridge’s LAN MAC Addresses fields. You will also need to 
set the remote wireless bridges/access points to Wireless Bridge mode.
Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel 
Changes to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information.IMPORTANT:In Wireless Bridge mode, the Access 
Point can ONLY be accessed by another access point 
in Wireless Bridge mode. In order for your other 
wireless devices to access the Access Point, you 
must reset it to Access Point mode. The two modes 
are mutually exclusive. 
Figure 7-7: Wireless Bridge Diagram 
						

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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, 
B-Only, allows only Wireless-B products on the network. To disable wireless performance, select Disabled.
Network Name (SSID). Enter the name of the Access Point’s wireless network.
Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided; this will be the channel that all of your wireless 
devices will use.
SSID Broadcast. This feature allows the SSID to be broadcast by the Access Point. You may want to enable this 
function while configuring your network, but make sure that you disable it when you are finished. With this 
enabled, someone could easily obtain the SSID information with site survey software and gain unauthorized 
access to your main network. Click Enabled to broadcast the SSID to all wireless devices in range. Click 
Disabled to increase network security and block the SSID from being seen on networked PCs.
Current Encryption. This shows the encryption method currently used by the Access Point.
SecureEasySetup Button. The status of the Access Point’s SecureEasySetup feature is displayed here. If you 
want to use the Access Point’s SecureEasySetup feature, click the SecureEasySetup button.
You will be asked to press the SecureEasySetup button (hardware or software) on your wireless client (computer 
or other network device) within two minutes to complete the SecureEasySetup process. Click the OK button to 
continue.
Figure 7-8: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Screen
NOTE:SecureEasySetup uses WPA Personal encryption. If your current wireless devices do not 
support WPA Personal security, then you cannot use SecureEasySetup on your network. You will 
need to manually configure your network security using the encryption supported by your 
existing devices.
Figure 7-9: Press the SecureEasySetup Button 
for Your Wireless Client
NOTE:If you have already set up your network using your router’s SecureEasySetup feature, then 
you cannot use the Access Point’s SecureEasySetup feature. You must manually configure the 
Access Point’s wireless settings to match your existing network’s settings.