Page 3 - Table of Contents
Wireless Network Access Point Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 The Instant Wireless TM Network Access Point 1 Features 1 Package Contents 2 System Requirements 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 3 Network Topology 3 Roaming 3 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless Network Access...
Page 4 - Chapter 1: Introduction
Wireless Network Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction The Instant Wireless TM Network Access Point Don’t be bound by cabling restrictions any longer! The Instant Wireless™Network Access Point from Linksys delivers the freedom to conf igure your net-work your way. Utilization of state-of-the-art wire...
Page 5 - Chapter 2: Planning Your
Wireless Network Access Point 3 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network A wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one InstantWireless™ Series adapter. Computers in a wireless LAN must be conf iguredto share the same radio channel. The Instant Wireless™ Series adapters provide acce...
Page 6 - Chapter 3: Getting to Know the
Wireless Network Access Point Instant Wireless TM Series Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless Network Access Point The Access Point’s ports, where a network cable is connected, are located onthe Access Point’s rear panel. Dipole Antenna Connectors These two round connections are where the antenna...
Page 7 - Chapter 4: Connecting the
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless Network Access Point Now that you’ve connected the Access Point to your wired network, you areready to begin setting it up. This Setup Wizard will take you through all thesteps necessary to get the Access Point connecting your wireless network toyour wired network ...
Page 11 - Chapter 6: Configuring the
14 • Obtain an IP Address Automatically. Click this radio button to allow theAccess Point to obtain a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server. • Specify an IP Address. This IP address must be unique to your network.We suggest you use the default IP address of 192.168.1.251. As this is a pri-vate IP ad...
Page 18 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Wireless Network Access Point What is Infrastructure?An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure conf igura-tion. Infrastructure is applicable to enterprise scale for wireless access to a cen-tral database, or wireless application for mobile workers. What is Roaming?Roaming is t...
Page 20 - Protocol
Wireless Network Access Point The following instructions are provided as examples for reference only. Forcomplete instructions on installing and troubleshooting TCP/IP, consult yourWindows operating system documentation. 1. Click the Start button, select Settings, and open the Control Panel. Inside ...
Page 26 - Appendix D: Specifications
Instant Wireless™ Series Appendix D: Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX)IEEE 802.11b (Wireless) Channels: 11 Channels (US, Canada)13 Channels (Europe)14 Channels (Japan) Ports: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port Cabling Type: UTP Category 5 or better Operating Range (Wireless)...
Page 27 - Appendix F: Contact Information; Appendix E: Warranty Information
Instant Wireless™ Series 46 Appendix F: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact LinksysTechnical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Technical Support 800-326-7114 RMA Issues 949-27...