Linksys WAP300N User Manual
Linksys WAP300N
User Guide
Linksys WAP300N
Contents
Contents
Overview
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Back view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Setting Up: Basics
How to expand your home network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
What is a network? 3
How to expand your home network 3
Where to nd more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Access Point Mode 4
Wireless Media Connector mode 5
Wireless Range Extender mode 6
Wireless Bridge mode 7
How to install your WAP300N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How to open the browser-based utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How to use Access Point mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
How to select Access Point mode 9
How to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup 9
How to manually set up your WAP300N 10
How to set up wireless security 11
How to use Wireless Media Connector mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
How to select Wireless Media Connector mode 12
How to run a wireless network site survey 12
How to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup 13
How to manually set up your WAP300N 14
How to use Wireless Range Extender mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
How to select Wireless Range Extender mode 15
How to run a wireless network site survey 16
How to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup 16
How to manually set up your WAP300N 16
How to use Wireless Bridge mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
How to select Wireless Bridge mode 16
How to set up Wireless Bridge Mode 17
How to set up wireless security 18
Setting Up: Advanced
How to set up the MAC lter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
How to set up QoS (Quality of Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
How to change the IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
How to change the password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
How to change the idle timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
How to disable wireless admin access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
How to change the browser-based utility’s language. . . . . . . 21
Maintaining and Monitoring
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
How to back up and restore your WAP300N conguration . . . 22
How to reboot your WAP300N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
How to restore your WAP300N’s factory settings. . . . . . . . . . 23
How to update your WAP300N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
How to view device and local network information. . . . . . . . 24
How to view wireless network information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Specications
Linksys WAP300N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Environmental 26
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Overview
Overview
Back view
Antennas
Wireless activity indicator
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
and indicator
• Antenna connector—For connecting the included antennas.
• Wireless activity indicator—In Access Point mode, it lights up solid
when the wireless interface is ready. In other modes, it lights up solid
when the WAP300N connected to a router, access point, or another
WAP300N. Flashes while actively sending or receiving data over a
wireless connection.
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily set up a
wireless connection.
Power port and indicator
Ethernet port and activity indicator
Package contents
In addition to your device, the package includes:
• Quick Installation Guide
• Network (Ethernet) cable
• AC power adapter
• Setup CD containing setup software and documentation
• Detachable antennas (2)
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup indicator—Stays on steadily following a
successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection or when wireless security
is enabled. Flashes slowly during Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Flashes quickly
when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup error.
• Ethernet port—Connect a wired network device to this port.
• Ethernet activity indicator—Lights up when there is a wired connection.
Flashes while actively sending or receiving data over the Ethernet port.
• Power port—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router.
• Power indicator—Stays on steadily while power is connected. Flashes
slowly during bootup, firmware upgrades, and factory reset.
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Bottom view
• Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5 seconds to reset the
device to its factory defaults.
Overview
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Setting Up: Basics
Setting Up: Basics
How to expand your home network
What is a network?
A network is any group of devices that can communicate with each other. A
typical home network may include multiple computers, a printer, a modem (for
Internet access), and a router. A large home network may also have a switch,
additional routers, access points, and many Internet-capable media devices
such as TVs, game consoles, and web cameras.
How to expand your home network
Your WAP300N provides several ways to increase your home network’s
capabilities and wireless range. You can use it as any of the following:
• Access Point mode (default)
• Wireless Media Connector mode
• Wireless Range Extender mode
• Wireless Bridge mode
Refer to the following pages for more detailed explanations and example
diagrams.
Where to find more help
In addition to this User Guide, you can also find help at Linksys.com/support
(documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums).
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Operating modes
Access Point Mode
Adds wireless networking to an existing wired (Ethernet) network or upgrades an existing
wireless network. For instructions about using this mode, see “How to use Access Point
mode” on page 9.
• If you have a wired network, this mode adds the ability to connect wireless devices
(such as notebook computers, tablets, and smartphones) to the network.
• If you have an older wireless network, this mode adds Wireless-N (802.11n)
networking support.
• If you have a Wireless-N (802.11n) 2.4 GHz-only network, this mode adds support for
the 5 GHz band.
Setting Up: Basics
Notebook
Computer
Internet Modem Router
Tablet
WAP300N
Smartphone
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Wireless Media Connector mode
Adds wireless networking capability to any wired (Ethernet) device. For instructions
about using this mode, see “How to use Wireless Media Connector mode” on page 12.
Setting Up: Basics
Internet Modem Wireless
Router
Ethernet-Capable
Game Console
WAP300N
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Wireless Range Extender mode
Extends the wireless range of an existing wireless network, and also adds wireless
networking capability to any wired (Ethernet) device. For instructions about using this
mode, see “How to use Wireless Range Extender mode” on page 15.
Setting Up: Basics
Internet Modem Wireless
Router
Notebook
computer
WAP300N
Tablet
Ethernet-Capable Game Console
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