LINKSYS WAP54GV3 Users Manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.

®

2.4

Model No.

GHz

802.11g

Wireless-G

Access Point

WIRELESS

WAP54G ver. 3

User Guide

Wireless-G Access Point

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How to Use this User Guide

The user guide to the Wireless-G Access Point has been designed to make understanding networking with the
Access Point easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide:

This checkmark means there is a note of interest and
is something you should pay special attention to while
using the Access Point.

This exclamation point means there is a caution or
warning and is something that could damage your
property or the Access Point.

This question mark provides you with a reminder about
something you might need to do while using the Access Point.

In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this:

word: definition.

Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like
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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 5

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point 6

The Front Panel 6
The Back Panel 7

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point 8

Overview 8
Connections for Setup 8

Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point 9

Overview 9
Using the Setup Wizard 9

Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Wireless Guard Service 25

Client Software Installation 25
Network Access 28
Your Account 29

Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point 36

Overview 36
Navigating the Utility 36
Accessing the Utility 38
The Setup - Network Setup Tab 38
The Setup - AP Mode Tab 40
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab 43
The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab 45
The Wireless - Wireless MAC Filter Tab 48
The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab 49
The Administration - Management Tab 51
The Administration - SNMP Tab 52

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The Administration - Log Tab 53
The Administration - Factory Defaults Tab 54
The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab 54
The Status - Local Network Tab 55
The Status - Wireless Network Tab 56

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 57

Frequently Asked Questions 57

Appendix B: Wireless Security 61

Security Precautions 61
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 61

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 64
Appendix D: Windows Help 65
Appendix E: Glossary 66
Appendix F: Specifications 73
Appendix G: Warranty Information 75
Appendix H: Regulatory Information 76
Appendix I: Contact Information 77

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List of Figures

Figure 3-1: Front Panel 6
Figure 3-2: Back Panel 7
Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8
Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 8
Figure 5-1: Welcome Screen 9
Figure 5-2: Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen 10
Figure 5-3: Connect the Network Cable to the Access Point Screen 10
Figure 5-4: Power on the Access Point Screen 11
Figure 5-5: Check the Access Point’s Status Screen 11
Figure 5-6: Select the Access Point Screen 12
Figure 5-7: Password Screen 12
Figure 5-8: Basic Settings Screen 13
Figure 5-9: Configure Wireless Settings Screen 13
Figure 5-10: SecureEasySetup Screen 14
Figure 5-11: SecureEasySetup Logo 14
Figure 5-12: Additional Information - Hardware Button 14
Figure 5-13: Additional Information - Software Button 14
Figure 5-14: Configure Wireless Settings Screen 15
Figure 5-15: Confirm New Settings Screen 15
Figure 5-16: Congratulations Screen 16
Figure 5-17: Configure Wireless Settings Screen 17
Figure 5-18: Wireless Settings Screen 17
Figure 5-19: Security Settings Screen 18
Figure 5-20: WEP Settings Screen 18
Figure 5-21: WPA Personal Settings 19
Figure 5-22: WPA2 Personal Settings Screen 19
Figure 5-23: WPA2 Mixed Mode Settings Screen 20
Figure 5-24: Confirm New Settings Screen 21

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Figure 5-25: Congratulations Screen 21
Figure 5-26: Attention Screen 22
Figure 5-27: Linksys Wireless Guard Setup Screen 22
Figure 5-28: Securing Your Access Point Screen 23
Figure 5-29: Wireless Guard Password Screen 23
Figure 5-30: Adding Authorized Users Screen 24
Figure 5-31: Wireless Guard Congratulations Screen 24
Figure 6-1: Note 25
Figure 6-2: Configuring Windows Installer 25
Figure 6-3: Exit Other Applications 26
Figure 6-4: License Agreement 26
Figure 6-5: Destination Location 27
Figure 6-6: Copying Files 27
Figure 6-7: Restart Your Computer 28
Figure 6-8: The Network Access Screen 28
Figure 6-9: Member Login 29
Figure 6-10: Home 30
Figure 6-11: Network Administration 30
Figure 6-12: Modify Access Control 31
Figure 6-13: Add Guest 31
Figure 6-14: Add Member 32
Figure 6-15: Welcome 32
Figure 6-16: Subscriber Information 33
Figure 6-17: Account Finances 33
Figure 6-18: Credentials Information 34
Figure 6-19: Congratulations 34
Figure 7-1: Login Screen 38
Figure 7-2: Setup - Automatic Configuration - DHCP Screen 38
Figure 7-3: Setup - Static IP Screen 39
Figure 7-4: Setup - AP Mode Screen 40

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Figure 7-5: Site Survey Screen 40
Figure 7-6: Wireless Repeater Diagram 41
Figure 7-7: Wireless Bridge Diagram 42
Figure 7-8: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Screen 43
Figure 7-9: Press the SecureEasySetup Button for Your Wireless Client 43
Figure 7-10: Waiting for Completion of SecureEasySetup 44
Figure 7-11: SecureEasySetup Completed Screen 44
Figure 7-12: Confirm Reset 44
Figure 7-13: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) Screen 45
Figure 7-14: Wireless Security - WPA2-Personal Screen 45
Figure 7-15: Wireless Security - WPA2-Mixed Screen 46
Figure 7-16: Wireless Security - WPA-Enterprise Screen 46
Figure 7-17: Wireless Security - RADIUS Screen 47
Figure 7-18: Wireless Security - WEP Screen 47
Figure 7-19: Wireless - Wireless MAC Filter Screen 48
Figure 7-20: Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Screen 49
Figure 7-21: Administration - Management Screen 51
Figure 7-22: Administration - SNMP Screen 52
Figure 7-23: Administration - Log Screen 53
Figure 7-24: View Log Screen 53
Figure 7-25: Administration - Factory Defaults Screen 54
Figure 7-26: Administration - Firmware Upgrade Screen 54
Figure 7-27: Status - Local Network Screen 55
Figure 7-28: Status - Wireless Network Screen 56
Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 64

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G 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 greater range and mobility within your
wireless network while also allowing you to connect the wireless network to a wired environment.

But what does all of this mean?
Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers

and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video
games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.

PCs on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. They are connected with Ethernet cables, which is
why the network is called "wired".

PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the
same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network. This is sometimes called
a WLAN, or Wired Local Area Network. The Access Point bridges wireless networks of both 802.11g and 802.11b
standards and wired networks.

Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Access Point, set it up, and configure it to bridge your
different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Access Point.

access point: a device that allows wireless-equipped
computers and other devices to communicate with a wired
network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless
network.

network: a series of computers or devices connected
together.

lan (local area network): the computers and networking
products that make up your local network.

ethernet: network protocol that specifies how data is
placed on and retrieved from a common transmission
medium.

adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your
PC.

802.11g: a wireless networking standard that specifies a
maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating
frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with

802.11b devices.

802.11b: a wireless networking standard that specifies a
maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating
frequency of 2.4GHz.

Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome

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What’s in this User Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Access Point.

• Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the Access Point’s applications and this User Guide.

• Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network
This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking.

• Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point
This chapter describes the physical features of the Access Point.

• Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point
This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Access Point to your network.

• Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point
This chapter explains how to use the Setup Wizard to configure the settings on the Access Point.

• Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Wireless Guard Service
This chapter explains how to use the Linksys Wireless Guard service to secure your network.

• Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
This chapter explains how to use the Access Point’s Web-based Utility for advanced configuration.

• Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix describes some frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the Access Point.

• Appendix B: Wireless Security
This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks.

• Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the Access Point’s firmware.

• Appendix D: Windows Help
This appendix describes some of the ways Windows can help you with wireless networking.

• Appendix E: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

• Appendix F: Specifications
This appendix provides the Access Point’s technical specifications.

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What’s in this User Guide?

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• Appendix G: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the Access Point’s warranty information.

• Appendix H: Regulatory Information
This appendix supplies the Access Point’s regulatory information.

• Appendix I: Contact Information
This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this User Guide?

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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

Network Topology

A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter. Computers in a wireless
network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or
adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad-hoc network.

Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point, such as the
Wireless-G 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 network
infrastructure 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.

Roaming

ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly
with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access
point.

infrastructure: a wireless network that is bridged to a wired
network via an access point.

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 channel and SSID.

Before using the roaming capabilities, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position. Proper
access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Topology

roaming: the ability to take a wireless device from one
access point's range to another without losing the
connection.

ssid: your wireless network's name

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Network Layout

The Wireless-G Access Point has been designed for use with 802.11g and 802.11b products. The Access Point is
compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b adapters, such as the Notebook Adapters for your laptop computers, PCI
Adapters for your desktop PCs, and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. These wireless
products can also communicate with a 802.11g or 802.11b Wireless PrintServer.

To link your wired network with your wireless network, connect the Access Point’s Ethernet network port to any
switch or router.

With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at
www.linksys.com for more information about wireless products.

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point

The Front Panel

The Access Point's LEDs, which indicate activity and status information, are located on the front panel.

Figure 3-1: Front Panel

(Cisco logo) Orange/White. The Cisco logo is the Access Point’ s SecureEasySetup button. It lights up when

the Access Point is powered on. The Cisco logo is orange when the SecureEasySetup feature
is not used, while the color white indicates that the SecureEasySetup feature is being used.
When the Access Point enters SecureEasySetup mode, the Cisco logo will turn white and start
flashing. Then the Access Point will generate its SSID (network name) and WPA-Personal (also
called WPA-PSK) key. If the Access Point successfully associates with a client using
SecureEasySetup, the Cisco logo will stop flashing and stay white. If the association is
unsuccessful, then the Cisco logo will stop flashing and stay orange.

To clear the SSID and WPA-Personal key, press and hold down the Cisco logo for ten seconds.
The Cisco logo will turn orange to indicate a successful reset.

Power Red. The Power LED lights up when the Access Point is powered on.
Act Green. The Act LED lights up when the Access Point is ready for wireless use. It flashes when

the Access Point is transmitting or receiving data wirelessly.

Link Orange. The Link LED lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a device

through the Ethernet network port. The LED flashes when the Access Point is transmitting or
receiving data through the Ethernet network port.

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The Front Panel

NOTE: SecureEasySetup is a feature that makes it
easy to set up your wireless network. If you have
SecureEasySetup devices, run the Setup Wizard on
the Access Point’s Setup Wizard CD-ROM. Then
follow the on-screen instructions.

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The Back Panel

The Access Point's Ethernet network and power ports, as well as the Reset button, are located on the back panel.

Figure 3-2: Back Panel

LAN Port The Ethernet network port connects to an Ethernet network device, such as a switch or router.
Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Access Point's factory defaults. Either press the Reset button,

for approximately ten seconds, or use the Administration - Factory Defaults screen of the
Access Point's Web-based Utility.

IMPORTANT: Resetting the Access Point will erase all of your settings
(including wireless security, IP address, and power output) and replace them
with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Access Point if you want to retain
these settings.

port: the connection point on a computer or
networking device used for plugging in
cables or adapters

Power Port The Power port connects to the Access Point’s power adapter.

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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point

Overview

This chapter explains how to connect the Access Point for setup.

Connections for Setup

1. Connect your Ethernet network cable to your network router or switch. Then connect the other end of the
network cable to the Access Point’s LAN (Ethernet network) port.

2. 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’s powers on.

Proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point.”

Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point
Overview

Figure 4-2: Connect the Power

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Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point

Overview

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 configure the Access Point.

Using the Setup Wizard

1. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the
Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that
appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

2. On the Welcome screen, click the Click Here to Start orSetup button if this is the first time you are running
the Setup Wizard. These are your other choices:

Install Linksys Wireless Guard - Linksys Wireless Guard is a subscription service available to secure your
network. To install the client software needed to use this service, click the Install Linksys Wireless Guard
button, and proceed to “Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Wireless Guard Service.”

NOTE: Before installing the client software on your computer , you should set up the Access Point
and sign up for the Linksys Wireless Guard service.

User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide.
Exit - Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.

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Figure 5-1: Welcome Screen

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3. Optimally, you should set up the Access Point using a PC on your wired network. Connect a network cable to
your network router or switch. Then click the Next button.

4. The screen shows how the Access Point should be connected as you run the Setup Wizard. Connect the other
end of the network cable to the Access Point’s Ethernet network port. Then click the Next button.

Figure 5-2: Connect the Network Cable to the Router or

Switch Screen

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Using the Setup Wizard

Figure 5-3: Connect the Network Cable to the Access

Point Screen

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5. Connect the power adapter to the Access Point and an electrical outlet. Then click the Next button.

6. Make sure the Access Point’s Power, Act, and Link LEDs are lit on its front panel. If they are not, check your
cable connections. Then click the Next button to continue.

Figure 5-4: Power on the Access Point Screen

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Using the Setup Wizard

Figure 5-5: Check the Access Point’s Status Screen

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7. The Setup Wizard will run a search for the Access Point within your network and then display a list along with
the status information for the selected access point. If this is the only access point on your network, it will be
the only one displayed. If there are more than one displayed, select the Access Point by clicking on it. Click
the Yes button to change any settings, or click the No button to keep these settings.

8. You will be asked to sign onto the Access Point you have selected. Enter the default password, admin. Then,
click Enter. (This user name and password can be changed from the Web-based Utility's Administration -
Management tab.)

Figure 5-6: Select the Access Point Screen

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Using the Setup Wizard

Figure 5-7: Password

Screen

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9. The Basic Settings screen will appear next. Enter a descriptive name in the Device Name field. Create a
password that will control access to the Access Point’s Web-based Utility and Setup Wizard.

If your network router will automatically assign an IP address to the Access Point, then select Automatic-
DHCP.

If you want to assign a static or fixed IP address to the Access Point, then select Static IP. Enter the IP
Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway settings. If you are not sure what changes you should make, then
keep the default values.

Then, click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous page.

Device Name - Enter a descriptive name for the Access Point.
Password - Enter a password that will control access to the Utility and Setup Wizard.
IP Address - This IP address must be unique to your network. (The default IP address is 192.168.1.245.)
Subnet Mask - The Access Point's Subnet Mask must be the same as the subnet mask of your Ethernet

network.

Default Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network gateway (usually your router).

Figure 5-8: Basic Settings Screen

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

10. There are two ways to configure the Access Point’s wireless settings, SecureEasySetup and manual
configuration.

If you have other SecureEasySetup devices, such as notebook adapters or printers, then you can use the
Access Point’s SecureEasySetup feature to configure your wireless network. Proceed to the section, “Using
the Access Point’s SecureEasySetup Feature.”

NOTE: If you have already set up your network using your router’s SecureEasySetup feature , then
you cannot use the Access Point’s SecureEasySetup feature. You must manually configure the
Access Point’s wireless settings to match your existing network’s settings.

If you do not have other SecureEasySetup devices, then proceed to the section, “Manually Configuring the
Access Point’s Wireless Settings.”

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Using the Setup Wizard

Figure 5-9: Configure Wireless Settings Screen

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Using the Access Point’s SecureEasySetup Feature

Read these instructions before you press any SecureEasySetup buttons. You should locate the SecureEasySetup
buttons of your devices before using the Access Point’s SecureEasySetup feature.

NOTE: SecureEasySetup uses WPA-Personal encryption. If your current wireless devices do not
support WPA-Personal security, then you cannot use SecureEasySetup on your network. You will
need to manually configure your network security using the encryption supported by your
existing devices.

1. Before you push any button, locate the SecureEasySetup button for each of your other SecureEasySetup
devices. If you are not sure where to find this button, click Where is my other SecureEasySetup button?

You will see a screen showing the SecureEasySetup logo. Click the Next button to continue or the Close
button to return to the Configure Wireless Settings screen.

You will see a screen with instructions on how to locate the SecureEasySetup hardware button. If your device
does not have a hardware button, it most likely will have a software button. Click the Next button for
instructions to locate the software button, or click the Close button to return to the Configure Wireless
Settings screen.

Figure 5-10: SecureEasySetup Screen

Figure 5-11: SecureEasySetup Logo

You will see a screen with instructions on how to locate the SecureEasySetup software button. Click the
Close button to return to the Configure Wireless Settings screen.

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Figure 5-12: Additional Information - Hardware Button

Figure 5-13: Additional Information - Software Button

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2. Press the Access Point’s orange Cisco logo on its front panel. When the logo turns white and begins to flash,
press the SecureEasySetup button on another device. The Access Point’s Cisco logo will stop flashing when
the device has been added to the network. Then repeat this procedure for each additional SecureEasySetup
device.

When you have finished configuring the devices in your wireless network, click the Next button to continue.

NOTE: You can only add one SecureEasySetup device at a time.

3. The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it saves them.

Figure 5-14: Configure Wireless Settings Screen

NOTE: Write down these settings. You may need to manually configure non-SecureEasySetup

devices in the future.

Click the Yes button if you are satisfied with your settings, or click the No button if you do not want to save
your new settings.

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Figure 5-15: Confirm New Settings Screen

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4. The Congratulations screen will appear. Click the Online Registration button to register the Access Point, or
click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.

Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-G Access Point is complete.

If you need to configure a non-SecureEasySetup device, proceed to the next section, “Configuring a

Non-SecureEasySetup Device.”

If you want to make advanced configuration changes, proceed to “Chapter 7: Configuring the

Wireless-G Access Point.”

Configuring a Non-SecureEasySetup Device

If you need to configure a non-SecureEasySetup device, then proceed with the setup of your non­SecureEasySetup device. When you have to configure its wireless settings, enter the settings you wrote down
when you saw the Confirm New Settings screen at the end of the Setup Wizard.

If you did not write down these settings, then you will use the Access Point’s Web-based Utility. Follow these
instructions:

1. Launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. In the Address field, enter the Access Point’s default IP
address, 192.168.1.245, or the IP address you entered during the Setup Wizard. (Should you need to learn
what IP address the Access Point presently uses, run the Setup Wizard again. It will scan the Access Point
and give you its IP address.) Press the Enter key.

Figure 5-16: Congratulations Screen

2. The login screen will appear. Enter admin in the User Name field. The first time you open the Web-based
Utility , use the default password, admin. (Y ou can set a new password from the Administration - Management
tab.) Then click the OK button.

3. Click the Wireless tab. The Access Point’s Network Name (SSID) will appear on the Basic Wireless Settings
screen. Write down the Network Name (SSID) for the Access Point.

4. Click the Wireless Security tab. The Access Point’s WPA-Personal settings will appear on the Wireless
Security screen. Write down the Passphrase for the Access Point.

5. When you configure the wireless settings for your non-SecureEasySetup devices, enter the Access Point’s
Network Name (SSID) and Passphrase when you are asked for them.

If you want additional information about the Web-based Utility, proceed to “Chapter 7: Configuring the

Wireless-G Access Point.”

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Using the Setup Wizard

NOTE: Some devices may call the
Passphrase a Pre-Shared Key instead.
They are different names for the same key.

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Manually Configuring the Access Point’s Wireless Settings

1. If you do not have other SecureEasySetup devices, then click the Enter Wireless Settings Manually button.

2. The Setup Wizard will ask you to enter the SSID, Channel, and Network Mode settings for your wireless
network.

Figure 5-17: Configure Wireless Settings Screen

SSID - Enter the name of your wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the network.
The default setting is linksys (all lowercase).

Channel - Select the operating channel for your wireless network. All of your wireless devices will use this

channel to communicate.
Network Mode - Select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have both 802.11g and

802.11b devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed Mode. If you have only 802.11g devices,
select G-Only. If you have only 802.11b devices, select B-Only. If you want to disable your wireless network,
select Disable.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

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Figure 5-18: Wireless Settings Screen

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3. Select the level of security you want to use: WEP, WPA/WPA2 Personal,WPA-Enterprise, or Linksys
Wireless Guard. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. Click

the Next button and proceed to step 4.
If you want to use WPA-Enterprise, then you should select Disabled and use the Access Point’s Web-based

Utility to configure your wireless security settings. (Refer to “Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access
Point.”) Click the Next button and proceed to step 5.

If you do not want to use any wireless security method, select Disabled and then click the Next button.
Proceed to step 5.

4. Proceed to the appropriate section for your security method.

WEP (64-Bit)

To use 64-bit WEP encryption, select WEP (64-bit). Then enter a passphrase or WEP key.
Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The

passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the
passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If
you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)

WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption,
enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

WEP (128-Bit)

To use 128-bit WEP encryption, select WEP (128-bit). Then enter a passphrase or WEP key.
Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The

passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the
passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If
you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)

WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 128-bit encryption,
enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

Figure 5-19: Security Settings Screen

Figure 5-20: WEP Settings Screen

wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of
encrypting network data transmitted on a
wireless network for greater security.

encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network.

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WPA Personal

T o use WPA Personal security , select WPA Personal from the Security drop-down menu. WPA Personal offers
two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES for encryption.
Then enter a Passphrase that is 8-32 characters in length.

Encryption - Select TKIP or AES from the Encryption drop-down menu.
Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-32 characters in the Passphrase field.

The longer and more complex your Passphrase is, the more secure your network will be.
Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

WPA2 Personal

To use WPA2 Personal security, select WPA2 Personal from the Security drop-down menu. WPA2 Personal
uses AES encryption with dynamic keys. Enter a Passphrase that is 8-32 characters in length.

Figure 5-21: WPA Per sonal Settings

wpa (wi-fi protected access: a wireless security
protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)
encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a
RADIUS server.

Encryption - The default for WPA2 Personal, AES, is automatically selected.
Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-32 characters in the Passphrase field.

The longer and more complex your Passphrase is, the more secure your network will be.
Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point
Using the Setup Wizard

Figure 5-22: WPA2 Personal Settings Screen

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