Linksys WAP200 - Manuals

2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Access Point. • Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Wireless-G Acces...

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Chapter 2: 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 wirele...

5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Layout Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Network Layout The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster has been designed for use with 802.11g and 802.11b products. The Access Point is compatible...

6 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkExample of a simple wireless network Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Example of a simple wireless network Figure 2-1: Example of a Simple Wireless Network The above diagram shows a typical infrastructure wireless network se...

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access PointThe LEDs Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point The LEDs The Access Point's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front ...

8 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access PointThe Ports Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Ports The Access Point’s port are located on the back of the device. Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Access Point to the factory default configuration....

9 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access PointAntennas and Positions Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Antennas and Positions The Access Point’s antennas are located on the back of the device. The Access Point can be placed on a desktop or wall-mounted. When...

10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access PointOverview Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point Overview This chapter explains how to place and connect the Access Point. Depending on your application, you might want to ...

11 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access PointPlacement Options Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Placement Options There are three ways to place the Wireless-G Access Point. The first way is to place it horizontally on a surface, so it sits on its four rubber f...

12 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access PointOverview Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point Overview The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box with the default settings. However, if yo...

13 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access PointNavigating the Utility Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster 3. Although it is not recommended, you can connect your PC wirelessly to the Access Point when the DHCP server is connected on the LAN side. It is not recommen...

15 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access PointNavigating the Utility Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Status You will be able to view status information for your local network, wireless networks, and network performance. • Local Network . This screen displays s...

16 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Setup - Basic Setup Tab Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point This chapter is a detailed reference guide for the web-based utility. You do not need the Utility to s...

17 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Setup - Time Tab Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster • Subnet Mask . The Subnet Mask must be the same as that set on the LAN that your Access Point is connected to. The default is 255.255.255.0 . • Default Gateway...

18 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Change the basic wireless network settings on this screen. The Access Point can connect to up t...

19 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Help info...

24 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab This screen allows you to configure the Connection Control List to either permit or blo...

25 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab This screen allows you to configure the advanced settings for the Access Point. Linksys r...

28 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe AP Mode Tab Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The AP Mode Tab On this screen you can change the Access Point’s mode of operation. In most cases, you can keep the default setting - Access Point . You may wish to ...

31 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Security Monitor - Basic Settings Tab Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Security Monitor - Basic Settings Tab On this screen you can enable or disable the security monitor feature of this Wireless Access Poi...

32 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Security Monitor - Event Log Tab Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Security Monitor - Event Log Tab Configure the event logging options for security monitor. E-mail Notification Recipient To . Enter the e-ma...

34 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Administration - Management Tab Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Security Monitor Server This is a special Syslog server that can record all security monitor events instead of selected events. Server IP Address...

35 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Administration - Management Tab Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster SNMP SNMP is a popular network monitoring and management protocol. It provides network administrators with the ability to monitor the status of t...

36 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Administration - Log Tab Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Administration - Log Tab On this screen you can configure the log settings and alerts of particular events. Log You can have logs that keep track of...

37 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Administration - Factory Default Tab Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster System Error Messages . If you want to log system error messages, click the checkbox. Configuration Changes . If you want to log any configu...

38 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Administration - Reboot Tab Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster 3. On the Firmware Upgrade screen, enter the location of the firmware upgrade file in the field provided, or click the Browse button to find the file...

39 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Status - Local Network Tab Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Status - Local Network Tab The Local Network screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the local network. Information Hard...

40 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Status - Wireless Tab Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Status - Wireless Tab The Wireless screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the wireless network(s). Wireless Network MAC Addr...

41 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointThe Status - System Performance Tab Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster The Status - System Performance Tab The System Performance screen displays the Access Point’s status information for its current settings and dat...

43 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethe...

47 Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster 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 secu...

50 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Access Point's firmware is upgraded through the web-based utility’s Administration - Firmware Upgrade tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware upgrad...

51 Appendix D: Windows Help Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These f...

57 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Appendix F: Specifications Model WAP200 Standards IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af (Power Over Ethernet), 802.1p (QoS priority), 802.1q (VLAN), 802.1X (Security Authentication)...

60 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Appendix G: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in mat...

61 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful int...

68 Appendix I: Contact Information Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can'...