Page 2 - Copyright and Trademarks
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 Network Layout 4 Example of a simple wireless network 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless...
Page 5 - List of Figures; Figure 2-1: Example of a Simple Wireless Network
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet List of Figures Figure 2-1: Example of a Simple Wireless Network 5 Figure 3-1: Front Panel 7 Figure 3-2: Back View 8 Figure 3-3: Stackable Position and its Antenna Setup 9 Figure 3-4: Standalone Position and its Antenna Setup 10 Figure 4-1: Connect th...
Page 7 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome
1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet. This Access Point will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever. An access point allows for greater r...
Page 8 - What’s in this User Guide?
2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-N Access Point. • Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Wireless-N Access Point’s applica...
Page 10 - Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network; Network Topology
4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 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 wireless network must b...
Page 11 - Example of a simple wireless network
5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkExample of a simple wireless network Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet wireless connectivity. These wireless products can also communicate with a 802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11b wireless print server (if available). To link your wired network wit...
Page 13 - Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior; The LEDs
7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe LEDs Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The LEDs The Access Point's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front...
Page 14 - The Ports
8 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe Ports Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet WIRELESS Green. The WIRELESS LED lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a wireless device. If the Wireless LED is flashing, the Access Point is actively s...
Page 15 - Antennas and Positions
9 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointAntennas and Positions Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Power The Power port connects to the supplied 12VDC power adapter. Ethernet The Ethernet network port connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or rou...
Page 17 - Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Access Point; Overview; Connection
11 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Access PointOverview Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Access Point Overview This chapter explains how to place and connect the Access Point. Depending on your application, you might want to set up the device...
Page 18 - Placement Options; Stand Option
12 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Access PointPlacement Options Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Placement Options There are three ways to place the Wireless-N Access Point. The first way is to place it horizontally on a surface, so it sits on its four rubber feet. The second w...
Page 19 - Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-N Access Point; Accessing the Utility
13 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-N Access PointOverview Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-N Access Point Overview The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box with the default settings. However, if you'd like to chang...
Page 20 - Navigating the Utility
14 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-N Access PointNavigating the Utility Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 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 recommended, because you ...
Page 21 - Security Monitor
15 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-N Access PointNavigating the Utility Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet • Advanced Wireless Settings . Use this screen to configure the Access Point’s more advanced wireless settings (e.g. Tx Rate Limiting, Channel Bandwidth, etc.). Security Monito...
Page 22 - Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point; The Setup - Basic Setup Tab; Basic Setup; Network Setup
16 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access PointThe Setup - Basic Setup Tab Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point This chapter is a detailed reference guide for the Web-based Utility. You do not need the Utility to start using your A...
Page 23 - Time
17 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access PointThe Setup - Time Tab Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet • 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 . Select Automatic Configuration - D...
Page 24 - The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab; Basic Settings
18 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access PointThe Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Change the basic wireless network settings on this screen. Basic Settings Configure the Wireless Network basic a...
Page 26 - The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab; Wireless Security
20 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access PointThe Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Change the Access Point’s wireless security settings on this screen. Wireless Security Security Mode . Select the wireless s...
Page 30 - The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab; Wireless Connection Control
24 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access PointThe Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab This screen allows you to configure the Connection Control List to either permit or block specific wirel...
Page 31 - The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab; Advanced Wireless
25 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access PointThe Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab This screen allows you to configure the advanced settings for the Access Point. The Wireless-N adopts seve...
Page 33 - The Security Monitor Tab
27 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access PointThe Security Monitor Tab Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Security Monitor Tab On this screen you can enable or disable the security monitor feature of this Wireless Access Point. It also allows you to create user accounts for ...
Page 34 - The Administration - Management Tab; Management; Web Access
28 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access PointThe Administration - Management Tab Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Management Tab On this screen you can configure the password, Web Access, and SNMP settings. Management You should change the username/passwo...
Page 36 - The Administration - Log Tab; Log
30 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access PointThe Administration - Log Tab Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 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 the Access Point...
Page 38 - The Administration - Factory Default Tab; Factory Default; The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab
32 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access PointThe Administration - Factory Default Tab Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Factory Default Tab On this screen you can restore the Access Point’s factory default settings. Factory Default Note any custom settings...
Page 39 - The Administration - Reboot Tab; Reboot
33 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access PointThe Administration - Reboot Tab Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Reboot Tab On this screen you can reboot the Access Point. Reboot This feature is useful when you need to remotely reboot the Access Point. Devic...
Page 40 - The Administration - Config Management Tab; Config Management
34 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access PointThe Administration - Config Management Tab Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Config Management Tab On this screen you can create a backup configuration file or save a configuration file to the Access Point. Conf...
Page 41 - The Status - Local Network Tab; Information
35 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access PointThe Status - Local Network Tab Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Status - Local Network Tab The Local Network screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the local network. Information Hardware Version . Th...
Page 42 - The Status - Wireless Tab; Wireless Network
36 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access PointThe Status - Wireless Tab Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Status - Wireless Tab The Wireless screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the wireless network(s). Wireless Network MAC Address . The MAC Add...
Page 43 - The Status - System Performance Tab; System Performance
37 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access PointThe Status - System Performance Tab Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Status - System Performance Tab The System Performance screen displays the Access Point’s status information for its current settings and data transmissions. ...
Page 45 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Frequently Asked Questions
39 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet. Read the de...
Page 50 - Appendix B: Wireless Security; Security Precautions; Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
44 Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 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, bu...
Page 53 - Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
47 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 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 upgrade file from the L...
Page 54 - Appendix D: Windows Help; Shared Resources
48 Appendix D: Windows Help Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 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 features can be ac...
Page 60 - Appendix F: Specifications
54 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix F: Specifications Model WAP4400N Standards IEEE802.11n draft, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af Ports 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet, 12VDC Power Buttons Reset Cabling Type UTP CAT5, CAT5e or above f...
Page 61 - Operating Humidity
55 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing
Page 62 - Appendix G: Warranty Information
56 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 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 materials and workma...
Page 63 - Appendix H: Regulatory Information
57 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to p...
Page 69 - Appendix I: Contact Information
63 Appendix I: Contact Information Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 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't find informatio...