Linksys WAP11 v2.2 User Manual
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Wireless Network
Access Point
Use this guide to install: WAP11 ver. 2.2
User Guide
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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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
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This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator and your body.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
The Instant WirelessTMNetwork 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 Point 4
The Wireless Network Access Point’s Ports 4
The Wireless Network Access Point’s LEDs 5
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless Network Access Point 6
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless Network Access Point 7
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless Network Access Point 14
The Setup Tab 14
The Password Tab 19
The Status Tab 20
The Help Tab 22
The Filter Tab 23
The Wireless Tab 25
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 28
Frequently Asked Questions 28
Appendix B: Setting Up the TCP/IP Protocol 32
Setting Up TCP/IP in Windows 32
TCP/IP Setup for Windows 95, 98, and Millennium 33
TCP/IP Setup for Windows NT 4.0 34
TCP/IP Setup for Windows 2000 35
Appendix C: Glossary 36
INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require
the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE)
Linksys Group declares that the Instant Wireless™ Series products included in the Instant
Wireless™ Series conform to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC:
ETS 300-826, 301 489-1 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.
EN 609 50 Safety
ETS 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.
Note: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may
be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For more
details, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance.
Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of above
100 mW are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not
allowed for use within the European community and countries that have adopted the European
R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and/or the CEPT recommendation Rec 70.03. For more details on
legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance.
Linksys Group™ vakuuttaa täten että Instant Wireless IEEE 802.11 PC Card tyyppinen laite on
direktiivin 1999/5/EY, direktiivin 89/336/EEC ja direktiivin 73/23/EEC oleellisten vaatimusten ja
sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Linksys Group™ déclare que la car te PC Instant Wireless IEEE 802.11 est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC, la directive
89/336/EEC, et à la directive 73/23/EEC.
Belgique B L’utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 11 (2462 MHz), 12 (2467 MHz), et
13 (2472 MHz).
Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au-dessus d’un espace public,
aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l’IBPT est requise. Pour une utilisation
publique à l’extérieur de bâtiments, une licence de l’IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements
et licences, veuillez contacter l’IBPT.
France F: Bande de fréquence restreinte: seuls les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467,
et 2472 MHz respectivement) doivent être utilisés en France.
Toute utilisation, qu'elle soit intérieure ou extérieure, est soumise à autorisation. Vous pouvez
contacter l'Autorité de Régulation des Télécommuniations
(<http://www.art-telecom.fr>) pour la procédure à suivre.
France F: Restricted frequency band: only channels 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, and
2472 MHz respectively) may be used in France. License required for every indoor and outdoor
installations. Please contact ART for procedure to follow.
Deutschland D: Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwending, aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.
Germany D: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow
Italia I: E' necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. L'uso per installazione in esterni non e' permessa.
Italy I: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not allowed.
the Netherlands NL License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow.
Nederlands NL Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op met
verkoper voor juiste procedure
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Chapter 1: Introduction
The Instant WirelessTMNetwork Access Point
Don’t be bound by cabling restrictions any longer! The Instant Wireless™
Network Access P oint from Linksys deliv ers the freedom to configure your network yourway. Utilization of state-of-the-art wireless technology gives you the
ability to set up workstations in ways you never thought possible; no cables to
install means fewer expenses and fewer hassles.
The Instant Wireless™ Network Access Point’s high-powered antennae offer a
range of operation of up to 1500 feet, providing seamless roaming throughout
your LAN infrastructure. Advanced user authentication ensures a high level of
security for wireless networking, while easy-to-use W indo ws-based diagnostics
and statistics tools ensure that you’ll always be in control. Best of all, the
Instant Wireless™ Network Access Point features easy installation—just plug
it in and you’re ready to go!
When all these features come together in one compact, lightweight, and powerefficient unit, you have the ultimate in flexible networking—the Linksys
Instant Wireless™ Network Access Point.
Features
• Highly Efficient Dipole Antennae Provide Extensive Range of Operation
• Enjoy Your Wireless Off ice Beyond the Range of Ethernet Networking
• Auto Fall-Back Data Rate for Long-Distance Communication and Noisy
Environments
• High-Speed Data Transfer Rate Up to 11 Mbps
• Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-Compliant Equipment
• Features Roaming and Network Traffic Filtering
• Extensive Operating Range Supports up to 300 ft. (Indoors) and 500 feet
(Outdoors)
• Up to 256-Bit Wired Equivalent Privacy Supported
• Free Software Driver Upgrades
• Compatible with Virtually All Major Operating Systems
• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week for North America
Only
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
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Appendix D: Specifications 44
Environmental 45
Appendix E: Warranty Information 46
Appendix F: Contact Information 47
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Chapter 2: Planning Your
Wireless Network
A wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one Instant
Wireless™ Series adapter. Computers in a wireless LAN must be conf igured
to share the same radio channel.
The Instant Wireless™ Series adapters pro vide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an
Infrastructure configuration. A group of Instant Wireless™ Series adapter
users and an Instant Wireless™ Wireless Network Access Point compose a
Basic Service Set (BSS). Each Instant Wireless™ Series adapter PC in a BSS
can talk to any computer in a wired LAN infrastructure via the Instant
Wireless™ Wireless Network Access Point.
An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of an Instant
Wireless™ Series adapter PC to a wired LAN, and doubles the effective wireless transmission range for two Instant Wireless™ Series adapter PCs. Since
the Wireless Network Access Point is able to forward data within its BSS, the
effective transmission range in an infrastructure LAN is doubled.
Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. More
than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS). This continuous network allows users to roam freely. All PCs equipped with an Instant
Wireless™ Series adapter must be configured with the same SSID and use the
same radio channel.
Before enabling a network with roaming capability, choosing a feasible radio
channel and optimum Wireless Network Access Point position is recommended. Proper Wireless Network Access Point positioning combined with a clear
radio signal will greatly enhance performance.
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Package Contents
• One Instant WirelessTMWireless Network Access Point
• One AC Pow er Adapter
• One Setup Wizard CD-ROM (with User Guide)
• Two Detachable Antennae
• One Quick Installation and Registration Card (not shown)
• One CAT 5 Ethernet Cable (not shown)
System Requirements
• A Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT version 4.0, 2000, or XP PC
• Internet Explorer ver. 4.0 or higher
• One CD-ROM Drive
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Roaming
Figure 1-1
Network Topology
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the
Wireless Network Access Point
The Access Point’s ports, where a network cable is connected, are located on
the Access Point’s rear panel.
Dipole Antenna
Connectors These two round connections are where the antennae are
connected to the Access Point.
LAN This LAN (Local Area Network) port connects to
Ethernet network devices, such as a hub, switch, or
router.
Power The Power port is where you will connect the power
adapter.
Reset Button There are two ways to Reset the Access Point’s factory
defaults. Briefly press the Reset Button for approximately
ten seconds, or use the Password tab of the Access Point’s
Web-Based Utility.
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The Wireless Network Access Point’s Ports
Figure 3-1
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Power Red. The Powe r LED lights up when the Access Point is
powered on.
ACT Green. If the LED is flickering, the Access Point is actively
sending or receiving data to or from one of the devices on the
network.
LINK Amber. The LINK LED ser ves two purposes. If the LED is
continuously lit up, the Access Point is successfully connected to a device through the LAN port. If the LED is flickering, it is an indication of any network activity.
The Wireless Network Access Point’s LEDs
Figure 3-2
Important: Resetting the Access Point will erase all of your settings
(WEP Encryption, Wireless and LAN settings, etc.) and replace
them with the factory defaults.
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Chapter 5: Setting Up the
Wireless Network Access Point
Now that you’ve connected the Access Point to your wired network, you are
ready to begin setting it up. This Setup Wizard will take you through all the
steps necessary to get the Access Point connecting your wireless network to
your wired network and communicating more efficiently.
1. Insert the Setup Wizard CD into your PC’s CD-ROM driv e. Optimall y, your
PC should be on your wired network.
2. The screen in Figure 5-1 should appear on your monitor. If it does not, this
means the autorun is not functioning. Start the autorun manually by clicking the Start button, selecting Run, and typing d:\setup.exe (where “D” is
your PC’s CD-ROM drive). Click the Setup button to continue this Setup
Wizard. Clicking the User Guide button opened this User Guide. To access
the Linksys web site on an active Internet connection, click the Linksys
We b button or to exit this Setup Wizard, click the Exit button.
Chapter 4: Connecting the
Wireless Network Access Point
1. Locate an optimum location for the Access Point.The best place for the
Access Point is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of
sight to all of your mobile stations.
2. Fix the direction of the antenna. Try to place it in a position which can
best cover your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will be. The antenna’s position enhances the
receiving sensitivity. Both antennae should be perpendicular to the ground
and parallel to each other.
3. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Access Point. Then,
connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a switch or hub. The Access
Point will then be connected to your 10/100 Network.
4. Connect the AC Power Adapter to the Access Point’s Power Socket.
Only use the power adapter supplied with the Access Point. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage.
Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to Chapter 5:Setting
Up the Wireless Network Access Point for directions on how to setup the
Access Point.
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Have You: Connected the Access Point to a hub, switch or router
on your wired network as shown in Chapter 4: Connecting the
Note: While the Access Point has been designed to work correctly right out of the box, setting it up on a wireless computer will
require you to use the Linksys default settings. These settings can
then be changed with the Web-based Browser Utility.
Note: In order for all other wireless devices to communicate with
the Access Point, those devices must be operating in the
Infrastructure Mode. If any wireless devices are conf igured in
the Ad Hoc Mode, they will not be recognized by the Access P oint.
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3. The following screen, shown in F igure 5-2, displays how there are two wa ys
to configure the Access Point in this Setup Wizard. Optimally, you should
perform this setup through a PC on your wired network. You can also set up
the Access Point through one of the PCs on your wireless network. Click
the Next button to continue or Exit to exit the Setup Wizard.
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4. The next screen to appear, shown in Figure 5-3, will display a list of access
points on your network along with the status information for each access
point. If this is the only access point on your network, it will be the onl y one
displayed. If there are more than one displayed, select the Access Point by
clicking on it and click the Yes button to continue or No to exit the Setup
Wizard.
5. As shown in Figure 5-4, the Basic Settings screen will now appear. Enter
your wireless network’s SSID, select the channel at which the network
broadcasts its wireless signal, and enter a unique access point name for the
Access Point. Then, click the Next button to continue or Back to previous
page.
• SSID. The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wire-
less network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless
network. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters, which
may be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the same for all
points in your wireless network.
• Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to corre-
spond with your network settings, between 1 and 11 (in North America).
All points in your wireless network must use the same channel in order
to function correctly.
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Figure 5-3
Figure 5-1
• IP Address. This IP address must be unique to your network. (The
default IP address of 192.168.1.251.) As this is a private IP address,
there is no need to purchase a separate IP address from your service
provider.
• IP Mask. The Access Point’s IP Mask (also known as a Subnet Mask)
must be the same as your Ethernet network.
• Gateway. This setting only appears when the DHCP, Automatically
obtain an IP Address, option is enabled; it indicates the status of the
gateway and is not user-adjustable.
7. The Security Settings screen (Figure 5-6) will appear next. From this
screen, you will set the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption for
your wired network. Select a WEP configuration method and a passphrase.
Then, click the Next button to continue or Back to previous page.
• WEP (Disable/64-bit WEP/128-bit WEP/256-bit WEP). In order to
utilize WEP encryption, select the WEP setting from the pull-down
menu. If you do not wish to utilize WEP encryption, make sure Disable
is selected. The Access Point’s WEP encryption is unique to Linksys and
may conflict with other vendors’WEP encryption.
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• Access Point Name. You may assign any name to the Access Point.
Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if you are employing
multiple access points on the same network.
6. As shown in Figure 5-5, the IP Settings screen will appear next. Unless your network has a DHCP server, you will want to click the radio button beside Set IP
Address Manually to select this option. Enter an IP Address and IP Mask appropriate to your network. Then, click the Next button to continue or Back to previous page.
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Figure 5-6
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