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P r e f a c e WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet viii STEP 2 Optionally, click the arrow next to the Find text box to refine your search by choosing special options such as Whole Words Only. STEP 3 Press Enter. STEP 4 Acrobat displays the first instance of the search term. STE...

2 WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 3 Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one or more wireless adapters. Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel to talk to ea...

Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 4 2 Network Layout The Wireless-N Access Point has been designed for use with 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b products. The access point is compatible with 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b adapters, such...

3 WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 6 Getting to Know the Wireless-N Access Point This chapter describes the external features of the WAP4410N Access Point. Front Panel The access point’s front panel LEDs display information about network activity. POWER LED—(Green) Lights up...

Getting to Know the Wireless-N Access Point Back Panel WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 7 3 Back Panel The ports of the access point are located on the back panel of the switch. RESET Button—There are two ways to reset the access point to the factory default configuration. E...

Getting to Know the Wireless-N Access Point Antennas and Positions WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 8 3 Antennas and Positions The WAP4410N Access Point has three detachable 2dBi omni-directional antennas. These antennas are located on the back of the device. The three anten...

4 WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 9 Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point This chapter describes how to place and connect the WAP4410N Access Point to your network. Depending on your application, you might want to set up the device first before mounting it. Placement Options...

Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point Placement Options WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 10 4 STEP 3 Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the WAP4410N Access Point down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots. Stand Option To place the access poi...

Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point to the Network WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 11 4 Connecting the WAP4410N Access Point to the Network You can connect the WAP4410N Access Point to your network in one of the following ways: • Using ...

5 WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 14 Setting Up the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point The WAP4410N Access Point works right out of the box with the default settings. However, you can change these settings to suit your needs by accessing the access point using a web-based con...

Setting Up the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Navigating the Utility WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 15 5 STEP 6 Click Log in . Navigating the Utility The web-based utility consists of the following main screens: • Setup • Wireless • Security Monitor • Administration • St...

Setting Up the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Navigating the Utility WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 16 5 • VLAN & QoS —Configures the 802.1Q VLAN and the Quality of Service (QoS) settings. • Advanced Wireless Settings —Configures the access point’s more advanced wire...

6 WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 18 Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point This chapter describes how to configure your WAP4410N Access Point using the web-based configuration utility. Setting Up Your Access Point This section describes how to configure the gener...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Setting Up Your Access Point WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 19 6 Configuring Basic Setup Settings The Setup > Basic Setup page displays the general settings of the access point. You can configure the following basic setup...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Setting Up Your Access Point WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 20 6 Configuring Device Setup Settings To configure the device setup settings of the access point, follow these steps: STEP 1 Click Setup > Basic Setup . STEP 2 ...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Setting Up Your Access Point WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 22 6 Configuring Time Settings The Time screen displays the time settings of the access point. By setting up the correct time, you can help your network administrat...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Setting Up Your Access Point WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 23 6 d. To get the time from a local NTP server, in the User Defined NTP Server field, click Enabled. e. In the NTP Server IP field, enter the IP address of the NTP...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Wireless WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 24 6 To configure the advanced setup settings of the access point, follow these steps: STEP 1 Click Setup > Advanced . STEP 2 To enable Bonjour, click Enabled . STEP 3 To enable HTT...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Wireless WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 25 6 Configuring Basic Settings The Wireless > Basic Settings page displays the basic wireless network settings. To configure the basic attributes for this access point, follow thes...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Wireless WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 27 6 Configuring Security The Wireless > Security page displays the wireless security settings of the access point. To configure the wireless security settings of the access point, ...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Wireless WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 29 6 Configuring WAP-Personal Security Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Personal (WAP-Personal) is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption and forward compatible with IEEE 802.11e...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Wireless WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 30 6 Configuring WAP2-Personal Security This security mode supports the WPA2-Personal protocol. To enable wireless WPA2-Personal security, follow these steps: STEP 1 Click Wireless >...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Wireless WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 31 6 Configuring WPA2-Personal Mixed Security This security mode supports the transition from WPA-Personal to WPA2-Personal. You can have client devices that use either WPA-Personal or...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Wireless WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 32 6 Configuring WPA-Enterprise Security The WPA-Enterprise mode features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server for client authentication. ! CAUTION Use this mode only when a R...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Wireless WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 33 6 • Primary/Backup Shared Secret —Enter the Shared Secret key used by the access point and RADIUS server. The backup Radius server is used only if the primary server is unavailable....

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Wireless WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 35 6 Configuring WPA2-Enterprise Mixed Security This security mode supports the transition from WPA-Enterprise to WPA2-Enterprise. You can have client devices that use either WPA-Enter...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Wireless WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 37 6 Configuring RADIUS Security This option features a RADIUS server for client authentication. ! CAUTION Use this mode only when a RADIUS server is connected to the access point. To ...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Wireless WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 38 6 STEP 4 Provide the following information: • Primary/Backup RADIUS Server —Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. The Backup Radius server is used only if the primary server is...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Wireless WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 39 6 To enable wireless Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, follow these steps: STEP 1 Click Wireless > Security . STEP 2 From the Security Mode drop-down menu, select WEP. STE...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Wireless WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 40 6 Disabling Connection Control You can use the Wireless > Connection Control Settings page to disable connection control. . To disable wireless connection control for your access...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Wireless WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 41 6 Enabling Local Connection Control To enable local connection control for your access point, follow these steps: STEP 1 Click Wireless > Connection Control . STEP 2 Click Local ...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Wireless WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 42 6 Enabling RADIUS Connection Control To enable RADIUS connection control for your access point, follow these steps: STEP 1 Click Wireless > Connection Control . STEP 2 Click RADI...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Wireless WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 43 6 STEP 4 Click Save . Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup The Wireless > Wi-Fi Protected Setup page allows you to configure the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) settings for the access ...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Wireless WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 44 6 STEP 3 Click Save . Configuring VLAN & QoS This Wireless > VLAN & QoS page allows you to configure the Qos and VLAN settings for the access point. The Quality of Servic...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Configuring the AP Mode WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 49 6 Configuring the AP Mode The AP Mode > AP Mode Settings page displays the AP mode settings for the access point.

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Administration WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 51 6 • Wireless Monitor —Allows the access point to detect unauthorized (rogue) access points on your network. - No Security —Check this check box to identify any access point op...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Administration WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 52 6 Configuring Administration Settings The Administration > Management page allows you to configure the password, Web Access, and SNMP settings. You should change the userna...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Administration WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 54 6 STEP 3 Click Save . Configuring Administration Log The Administration > Log page configures the log settings and provides alerts for particular events. To configure the l...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Administration WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 56 6 Diagnosing Access Point Problems The Administration > Diagnostics page allows you to use the access point to perform a ping. The activity can be useful in solving network...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Administration WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 57 6 Restoring Factory Default Settings The Administration > Factory Default page allows you to restore the access point’s factory default settings. To restore factory default...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Administration WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 58 6 Upgrading the Firmware The Administration > Firmware Upgrade page allows you to upgrade the access point’s firmware. ! CAUTION Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are ...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Administration WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 59 6 STEP 2 Upgrade the access point’s firmware: a. Download the firmware upgrade file from: www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10052/index.html b. Extract the firmware upgrade file....

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Administration WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 60 6 To reboot the access point, follow these steps: STEP 1 Click Administration > Reboot . STEP 2 In the Device Reboot field, click Yes . STEP 3 Click Save . Managing the Acc...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Configuring Status Settings WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 61 6 To manage the configuration for the access point, follow these steps: STEP 1 Click Administration > Config Management . STEP 2 To create a backup configurati...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Configuring Status Settings WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 63 6 Checking the Wireless Status The Status > Wireless page displays the access point’s current status information for the wireless network. To check wireless ne...

Configuring the WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point Configuring Status Settings WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 64 6 STEP 2 To update the wireless status information, click Refresh . Checking System Performance The Status > System Performance page displays the access point’...

A WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 66 Troubleshooting and Help This appendix provides solutions to problems that might occur during the installation and operation of the WAP4410N Access Point. Read the descriptions below to help solve your problems. If you can't find an answ...

Troubleshooting and Help WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 72 A Q. What is the maximum number of users the access point can handle? No more than 63, but this depends on the volume of data and may be fewer if many users create a large amount of network traffic. Q. How do I con...

Troubleshooting and Help WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 73 A Shared Resources If you wish to share printers, folder, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources. Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Other PCs on y...

B WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 74 Wireless Security This appendix lists safety precautions that you should keep in mind when setting up or using your wireless network. Security Precautions The following is a list of security precautions to take to protect your wireless n...

Wireless Security WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 75 B Protecting Your Network Wireless networks are easy to find. Hackers know that to join a wireless network, wireless networking products first listen for “beacon messages.” These messages can be easily decrypted and conta...

C WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 77 Upgrading Firmware The Administration > Firmware Upgrade page allows you to upgrade the access point’s firmware. ! CAUTION Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the access point or the new firmware has ...

D WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 79 Specifications This appendix details the specifications of the Cisco WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet. WAP4410N Specifications Model WAP4410N Standards Draft IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3, IEEE...

E WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 82 Where to Go From Here Cisco provides a wide range of resources to help you and your customer obtain the full benefits of the Cisco WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet. Product Resources Resource Location Technical D...

Where to Go From Here WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet 83 E Related Documentation For hardware setup for the Cisco WAP4410N access point, see the Cisco Small Business Model WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Quick Star t Guide .