LINKSYS WAP55AGV2 Users Manual
A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Dual-Band
®
GHz
5
802.11a
2.4
Model No.
+
Dual-Band
GHz
802.11g
Wireless A+G
Access Point
User Guide
WIRELESS
WAP55AG ver. 2
Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point
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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
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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:
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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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Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section in the “Table of Contents”.
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Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description
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
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