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Linksys WAP2000 User Manual

Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
USER GUIDE
BUSINESS SERIES
Model: WAP2000
Open Source
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Network Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Example of a Simple Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 3: Product Overview 3
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Side Panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 4: Installation 4
Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Wall-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 5: Advanced Conguration 6
Accessing the Web-Based Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Web-Based Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setup > Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setup > Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wireless > Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wireless > Wireless Connection Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Wireless > VLAN & QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
AP Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Administration > Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Administration > Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Administration > Factory Default. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Administration > Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Administration > Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Administration > Configuration Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Status > Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Status > Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Status > System Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting 20
Appendix B: Wireless Security Checklist 2
General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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Appendix C: Glossary 24
Appendix D: Specications 2
Appendix E: Warranty Information 2
Appendix F: Regulatory Information 3
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Industry Canada Radiation Exposure Statement: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Avis d’Industrie Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Avis d’Industrie Canada concernant l’exposition aux radiofréquences :. . . . . . . . .31
Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Appendix G: Contact Information 36
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Chapter 1

Chapter 1: Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet.
The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet is ideal for small businesses that want to expand their existing wired networks or create new wireless networks for the workforce or guests. The Access Point features RangeBooster technology that is compatible with standard 802.11g but with a range up to two times further and throughput up to 35% faster. Unlike ordinary wireless technologies that are hampered by wireless signals that reflect off walls, ceilings, and other objects, RangeBooster uses these multiple signals with two smart receivers at each end (router or access point and client adapter) to boost range and throughput speeds. As a result, a RangeBooster solution reduces or eliminates wireless signal dead spots in offices and other buildings so users can connect to the network in more areas. The Access Point comes with two 3 dBi antennas for increased power, also helping to extend the range of the Access Point.
Introduction
Advanced security features like Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA2 Enterprise), make this solution ideal for business. Integrated Quality of Service (QoS) features provide consistent voice and video quality on both the wired and wireless networks, enabling your workforce to communicate or view video content without disruptions and delay.
The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet can be powered from its included AC adapter or from a Power over Ethernet (PoE) Switch via Ethernet cabling, enabling mounting in ceilings or high on walls where power outlets may not be available.
Additional features like Multiple BSSIDs, Wireless Roaming, Auto-Channel Selection, and Load Balancing give your business added flexibility to keep employees and guests connected. The Access Point also features dual firmware images so it remains functional if a firmware upgrade process is disrupted.
The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet is Linksys One Ready. That means it includes the necessary firmware for seamless integration into a Linksys One data or data/voice network. Once connected, a Linksys One Service Router will discover the Access Point, automatically configure it and make it available to other users on the network. Linksys One technology is automatic and self­configuring.
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Planning Your Wireless Network

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 share the same radio channel to talk to each other. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with each other to form an ad-hoc network without the use of an access point.
Linksys wireless adapters also provide access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired or wireless network via the access point or wireless router.
An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network, and may double the effective wireless transmission range for two wireless adapter PCs. Since an access point is able to forward data within a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network may be doubled (depending on antenna characteristics).

Network Layout

The Access Point has been designed for use with 802.11g and 802.11b products, such as the Notebook Adapters for your laptop computers, PCI Adapters for your desktop PCs, and USB Adapters for either a laptop or desktop. These wireless products can also communicate with a 802.11g or 802.11b Wireless Print Server.
To link your wired network with your wireless network, connect the Access Point’s Ethernet network port to any switch or router.

Example of a Simple Wireless Network

Internet
Wireless Access Point
Broadband
Modem
WAP2000
Switch or
Router Wired Clients

Roaming

Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC’s signal, providing that they both share the same wireless security and SSID.
Before you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position. Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.
NOTE: Spanning Tree Protocol should be
disabled on the switches connecting to the APs to allow roaming to work without disruption.
Wireless Clients
Example of Simple Wireless Network
The above diagram shows a typical infrastructure wireless network setup. The Wireless Access Point connects to a Linksys switch that provides power to the Access Point. The Access Point can connect multiple wireless devices to the network. This network will provide connectivity among wireless network devices and PCs that have a wired connection to the switch. The switch then can connect to a router that can connect to an ISP for Internet access.
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Chapter 3
Product Overview

Chapter 3: Product Overview

Front Panel

The front panel is where the Access Point’s LEDs are located. The LEDs display information about network activity and connectivity.
Front Panel
Power (Green) The Power LED lights up when
the Access Point is powered on.
PoE (Green) The PoE LED lights up when the
Access Point is powered through Ethernet cable.
Reset There are two ways to reset the Access
Point’s factory defaults. Either press the Reset button for more than ten seconds, or restore the defaults using the Access Point’s web-based utility. If you press the reset button for less than ten seconds, the Access Point will simply reboot.
If you power on the Access Point while holding down the reset button, the Access Point will be configured with a default static IP address of 192.168.1.245, see “Chapter 5: Advanced Configuration” for details.
IMPORTANT: Resetting the Access Point will
erase all of your settings (including wireless, security, and IP configuration) and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Access Point if you want to retain these settings.
Ethernet The Ethernet network port connects
to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router. The Access Point can be powered using Power over Ethernet.
Wireless (Green) The Wireless LED lights up
when the wireless module is active on the Access Point. If the Wireless LED is flashing, the Access Point is actively sending or receiving data from a wireless device.
Ethernet (Green) The Ethernet LED lights up
when the Access Point is successfully connected to a device through the Ethernet network port. If the Ethernet LED is flashing, the Access Point is actively sending to or receiving data from one of the devices over the Ethernet network port.

Back Panel

The back panel is where the power, Ethernet, and antennas are connected to the Access Point.
Back Panel
Antenna Ports The Access Point has two
antenna ports for connecting detachable 3 dBi omnidirectional antennas. Adjust the two antennas so that they form a 90 degree angle for best MIMO range performance.
Power The Power port connects to the supplied
power adapter. Use this option if your switch or router doesn’t support Power over Ethernet.

Side Panels

Security slots are located on both side panels of the Access Point.
Side Panel
Security Slots The security slots can be utilized
to attach a lock to the Access Point.
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Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Installation

Placement

The Access Point can be placed horizontally on a flat surface such as a desktop so it sits on its four rubber feet or it can be mounted on a wall.
Installation
Horizontal Mounting
NOTE: The Access Point should be oriented as
shown above for horizontal mounting.
Desktop Placement

Wall-Mount

The unit has two sets of wall-mount slots so that it can be mounted either vertically or horizontally.
You will need 2 suitable screws to mount the Access Point.
Suggested Mounting Hardware
4-5 mm 1-2 mm
NOTE: Linksys is not responsible for damages
incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware.
Determine where you want to mount the Access Point.
1. Ensure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy and make sure the location is within reach of the power outlet.
Drill two holes into the wall for either vertical or
2. horizontal placement.
NOTE: The printed Quick Installation Guide
that accompanies the Access Point includes templates that can be used for spacing between holes.
2.5-3 mm
Vertical Mounting
NOTE: The Access Point should be oriented as
shown above for vertical mounting.
Insert a screw into each hole, and leave 3 mm of its
3. head exposed.
Maneuver the Access Point so the wall-mount slots
4. line up with the two screws.
Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide
5. the Access Point down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.
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LINK/ACT
PoE
LINK/ACT
PoE LINK/ACT
Gigabit
LINK/ACT
Gigabit

Connecting the Access Point

Connect the antennas to the antenna connectors on
1. the Access Point.
Connect the Antennas
Adjust the two antennas so that they form a 90 degree
2. angle for best performance.
Installation
If you are not using PoE (Power over Ethernet), then
5. connect the included power adapter to the Access Point’s Power port. Then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The LEDs on the front panel will light up as soon as the Access Point powers on.
Connect the Power
Adjust the Antennas
Connect your Ethernet network cable to your network
3. router or switch.
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Router or Switch
Connect the other end of the network cable to the
4. Access Point’s Ethernet port.
Installation is complete. For advanced configuration
information, proceed to the next chapter.
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Access Point
NOTE: If your router or switch provides Power
over Ethernet, then step 5 is not necessary.
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Chapter 5
Advanced Configuration

Chapter 5: Advanced Configuration

The Access Point has DHCP enabled by default and should receive an IP address automatically from the DHCP server on your network.
If your network doesn’t have a DHCP server, a static IP address (192.168.1.245) can be assigned to the Access Point by performing the following steps:
Disconnect the power to the unit.
1.
Using a straightened paper clip or similar object to
2. hold down the reset button on the back panel of the Access Point.
Keep the reset button held down and reconnect the
3. power to the unit. The reset button should be held until the WLAN LED lights up.

Accessing the Web-Based Utility

Open your web browser and enter the IP address of
1. your Access Point into the Address field and press the Enter key. The Password screen will appear.

Setup > Setup

This screen is used to enter names for the Access Point and configure the IP settings.
Setup > Basic Setup
Host Name This is the host name assigned to the Access
Point. This host name will be published to your DNS server if the Access Point is configured to acquire the IP address through DHCP. In that case, Linksys recommends to follow the company policy on the host name assignment. The default name is Linksys.
Address Field
The first time you open the web-based utility, enter
2. admin (the default user name) in the User name field and enter it again in the Password field. Click the OK button. You can change the Access Point’s password later from the Administration > Management screen.
Login Screen

Web-Based Utility

The first screen that appears is the Setup screen. This allows you to change the Access Point’s general settings. There are options on the left side of the screen: Setup, Wireless, AP Mode, Administration, and Status. Each option contains screens that will help you configure and manage the Access Point.
Device Name You may assign any device name to
the Access Point. This name is only used by the Access Point administrator for identification purposes. Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same network.
Contact Use this field to specify the contact string for
your SNMP agent.
Location Use this field to specify the location string for
your SNMP agent.
Automatic Configuration - DHCP Selected by default,
this option is used if you have a DHCP server enabled on the LAN and want it to assign an IP address to the Access
Point.
Static IP Address This option is used to assign a static or
fixed IP address to the Access Point.
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Setup > Basic Setup with Static IP
Local IP Address The IP address must be unique to your
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network. The default IP address is 192.168.1.245.
Subnet Mask The subnet mask must be the same as
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the LAN that your Access Point is connected to. The default is 255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway Enter the default gateway address,
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typically this is the IP address of your router.
Primary DNS (Required) and Secondary DNS
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(Optional) Your ISP will provide you with at least one
DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP address.
Change these settings as described here and click Apply to save your changes. Help information is available on the right side of the screen.

Setup > Time

This screen allows you to change the Access Point’s time settings. The correct time setting can help the administrator to search the system log to identify problems.
Advanced Configuration
Current Time Displays the current time setting.
Manually Select this option to set the date and time
manually.
Date When the time is manually configured, this field
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is used to select the current date from the pull-down menus.
Time When the time is manually configured, this field
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is used to enter the time. The time is enter in a 24 hour format (hour : minutes : seconds).
NTP Select this option if you want the Access Point to
contact a public time server to get the current time.
Time Zone When NTP is enabled, the appropriate
•
time zone must be selected.
Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving
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changes Select this option if you are in using the
Access Point in a location that observes daylight saving time.
User Defined NTP Server Enable this option if you have
set up a local NTP server. Default is Disabled.
NTP Server IP Enter the IP address of user defined
NTP Server.
Change these settings as described here and click Apply to save your changes. Help information is available on the right side of the screen.

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

Change the basic wireless network settings on this screen. The Access Point can connect to up to four wireless networks (SSIDs) at the same time, so this screen offers settings for up to four different SSIDs.
Setup > Time
You can set the time either manually or use the NTP option to automatically set the time from a time server if the Access Point can access the public Internet. NTP is the default setting.
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
Wireless Network Mode Select one of the following
modes. The default is Mixed.
Disable This option disables wireless connectivity
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completely. This is useful during system maintenance.
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B-Only This option is used when all wireless client
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devices connect to the Access Point at Wireless-B data rates (maximum speed of 11 Mbps).
G-Only This option is used when all wireless client
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devices connect to the Access Point at Wireless-G data rates (maximum speed of 54 Mbps). Wireless-B clients cannot be connected in this mode.
Mixed This option allows both Wireless-B and
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Wireless-G client devices to connect to the Access Point at their respective data rates. Wireless-G devices can be connected at Wireless-G data rates.
Wireless Channel Select the appropriate channel to
communicate between the Access Point and your client devices. The default is channel 6. You can also select Auto so that your Access Point will select the channel with the lowest amount of wireless interference while the system is powering up. Auto channel selection will start when you click the Apply button, it will take several seconds to scan through all the channels to find the best channel.
SSID Name The SSID is the unique name shared among
all devices in a wireless network. It is case-sensitive, must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, and may be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in your wireless network. The default SSID name is linksys-g.
SSID Broadcast This option allows the SSID to be
broadcast on your network. Click Enabled to broadcast the SSID to all wireless devices in range. Click Disabled to increase network security and prevent the SSID from being seen on networked PCs. The default is Enabled to make network configuration easier.
Change these settings as described here and click Apply to save your changes. Help information is available on the right side of the screen.
Advanced Configuration

Wireless > Wireless Security

Select SSID Select any of the SSID names configured on
the Basic Wireless Settings screen.
Wireless Isolation (between SSID) Wireless Isolation
prevents eavesdropping in the network. When it is Enabled, wireless frames received on this Access Point will not be forwarded to other wireless networks (SSIDs). For example, if you have a wireless hotspot, you may want to keep the wireless network (SSID) isolated from your other wireless networks (SSIDs). This is a global option applying to all SSIDs. The default is Enabled.
The following options are specific for each SSID:
Security Mode Select the wireless security mode you
want to use. The detailed options are described on the following pages:
WEP
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WPA-Personal
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WPA2-Personal
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WPA2-Personal Mixed
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Wireless > Wireless Security
Change the Access Point’s wireless security settings on this screen.
WPA-Enterprise
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WPA2-Enterprise
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WPA2-Enterprise Mixed
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RADIUS
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NOTE: WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access,
which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption and forward compatible with IEEE 802.11i. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, Enterprise modes use a RADIUS server for authentication, while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.
To disable wireless security completely, select Disabled. The default is Disabled.
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