Page 2 - Copyright and Trademarks
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 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-G Exterior Acce...
Page 5 - List of Figures; Figure 2-1: Example of a Simple Wireless Network
Wireless-G Exterior Access Point List of Figures Figure 2-1: Example of a Simple Wireless Network 5 Figure 3-1: Front Panel 6 Figure 3-2: Bottom Panel 7 Figure 3-3: Top Panel 7 Figure 3-4: Back Panel 8 Figure 3-5: Internal Antenna Pattern (Horizontal Plane) 9 Figure 3-6: Radio Coverage of the Access...
Page 7 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome
1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point. This Access Point will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever. How does the Access Point do all of this? An access point allows for...
Page 8 - What’s in this User Guide?
2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Exterior Access Point What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point. • Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point’s appli...
Page 10 - Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network; Network Topology
4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 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 be configured to ...
Page 11 - Example of a Simple Wireless Network
5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkExample of a Simple Wireless Network Wireless-G Exterior Access Point To link your wired network with your wireless network, connect the Access Point’s Ethernet network port to any switch or router with Power over Ethernet (PoE)—or a PoE injector, such as t...
Page 12 - Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior; The LEDs
6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe LEDs Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 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 panel. Power Gr...
Page 13 - The Ports
7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe Ports Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Ports The Access Point's Ethernet network port is located on the bottom panel and the antenna port is located on the top panel. Ethernet The Ethernet network port connects to Ethernet netw...
Page 14 - The Reset Button and Ground
8 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe Reset Button and Ground Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Reset Button and Ground The Access Point's Reset button and ground are located on the back panel. Reset Button There are two ways to Reset the Access Point's factory defa...
Page 15 - The Antenna Pattern
9 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe Antenna Pattern Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Antenna Pattern The above diagram shows the antenna pattern of the built-in directional antenna on the horizontal plane. The power of the wireless signal is most strong on the di...
Page 18 - Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access; Overview; Hardware Installation
12 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointOverview Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Overview This chapter explains how to mount and connect the Access Point. Depending on your application, you might want to set up the IP a...
Page 20 - Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access; Accessing the Utility
14 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointOverview Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior 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 cha...
Page 21 - Navigating the Utility
15 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointNavigating the Utility Wireless-G Exterior Access Point (192.168.1.245). Or if there is DHCP server connected to the switch, configure it to assign the IP address in 192.168.1.0/24 subnet. Your PC will get an IP address in the subnet throu...
Page 22 - AP Mode
16 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointNavigating the Utility Wireless-G Exterior Access Point AP Mode Use this screen to configure the Access Point operation mode with WDS (Wireless Distribution System). Administration You will use the Administration tabs to manage the Access ...
Page 23 - Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access; The Setup Tab
17 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe Setup Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point This chapter is a detailed reference guide for the Web-based Utility. You do not need the Utility to start using your Access Point....
Page 24 - Time
18 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe Setup - Time Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Select Automatic Configuration - DHCP if you have a DHCP server enabled on the LAN that can assign an IP address to the Access Point. Change these settings as described here and click ...
Page 25 - The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab; Wireless Network
19 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab Change the basic wireless network settings on this screen. The Access Point can connect to up to eight wireless network...
Page 27 - The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab; Wireless Security
21 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Change the Access Point’s wireless security settings on this screen. Wireless Security Enter the security settings for each SSID of...
Page 32 - The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab; Wireless Connection Control
26 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab This screen allows you to configure the Connection Control List to control the connection (association) of wire...
Page 33 - The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab; Advanced Wireless
27 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab This screen allows you to configure the advanced settings for the Access Point. Advanced Wireless You can change ...
Page 35 - The AP Mode Tab
29 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe AP Mode Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The AP Mode Tab On this screen you can change the Access Point’s mode of operation. It is also known as WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Mode. You may wish to do this if you want to use t...
Page 38 - The Administration - Management Tab; AP Password; Web Access
32 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe Administration - Management Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Administration - Management Tab On this screen you can configure the password, Web Access, and SNMP settings. AP Password You should change the username/password tha...
Page 40 - The Administration - Log Tab; Log
34 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe Administration - Log Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 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’s acti...
Page 42 - The Administration - Factory Default Tab; Factory Default; The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab
36 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe Administration - Factory Default Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Administration - Factory Default Tab On this screen you can restore the Access Point’s factory default settings. Factory Default Note any custom settings before...
Page 43 - The Administration - Reboot Tab; Reboot
37 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe Administration - Reboot Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 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. Device Reboo...
Page 44 - The Administration - Config Management Tab; Config Management
38 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe Administration - Config Management Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Administration - Config Management Tab On this screen you can create a backup configuration file or save a configuration file to the Access Point. Config Mana...
Page 45 - The Status - Local Network Tab; Information
39 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe Status - Local Network Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Status - Local Network Tab The Local Network screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the local network. Information Hardware Version . This is t...
Page 46 - The Status - Wireless Tab
40 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe Status - Wireless Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 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 Address of...
Page 47 - The Status - System Performance Tab; System Performance
41 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointThe Status - System Performance Tab Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Status - System Performance Tab The System Performance screen displays the Access Point’s status information for its current settings and data transmissions. System ...
Page 49 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Frequently Asked Questions
43 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point. Read the description below to solve your pr...
Page 53 - Appendix B: Wireless Security; Security Precautions; Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
47 Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 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, but they require s...
Page 56 - Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
50 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 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 Linksys website, ...
Page 57 - Appendix D: Windows Help; Shared Resources
51 Appendix D: Windows Help Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 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 accessed through W...
Page 63 - Appendix F: Specifications
57 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Appendix F: Specifications Model WAP54GPE Standards IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af Ports 1 Ethernet,1 External Antenna* Buttons Reset Cabling Type UTP CAT 5 LEDs Power, Ethernet, Wireless Transmit Power 18 dBm for 802....
Page 64 - Operating Humidity
58 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Operating Humidity 5% to 95%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 95%, Non-Condensing * External antenna is sold separately
Page 65 - Appendix G: Warranty Information
59 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 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 workmanship under norm...
Page 66 - Appendix H: Regulatory Information
60 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 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 provide reasonabl...
Page 72 - Appendix I: Contact Information
66 Appendix I: Contact Information Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 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 information about a produc...
