LINKSYS WAP55AGV2 Users Manual

LINKSYS WAP55AGV2 Users Manual

 

®

 

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.

 

Dual-Band

 

 

5802GHz.11a +

Dual-Band

 

2.4802GHz.11g

 

Wireless A+G

User Guide

WIRELESS

Access Point

 

 

Model No. WAP55AG ver. 2

 

Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description

Dual-Band Wireless A + G 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 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

How to Use this Guide

Your guide to the Dual-Band Wireless A + 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 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 this:

Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section in the “Table of Contents”.

WAP55AG-V2-UG-41223NC BW

Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

1

Welcome

1

What’s in this Guide?

2

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

4

Network Topology

4

Roaming

4

Network Layout

5

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point

6

The Back Panel

6

The Front Panel

7

Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point

8

Hardware Installation

8

Chapter 5: Setting Up the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point

9

Setup Wizard

9

Chapter 6: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point

17

Overview

17

Navigating the Utility

17

Accessing the Utility

19

The Setup Tab

19

The Wireless Tab

20

The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

20

The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

22

The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter

24

The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

25

The Administration Tab - Password

28

The Administration Tab - Log

28

The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults

29

The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade

29

The Status Tab - Local Network

30

The Status Tab - Wireless

31

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

32

Frequently Asked Questions

32

Loading...
+ 7 hidden pages