Instant Wireless® Series Note: In Wireless Bridge mode, the Access Point can ONLY be accessed by another access point in Wireless Bridge mode. In order for your other wireless devices to access the Access Point, you must reset it to Access Point mode. The two modes are mutually exclusive. Wireless-G Access Point The Status Tab The Status tab, shown in Figure 6-8, will display current information on the Access Point, its settings, and its performance. Figure 6-7 Figure 6-8 20 • Firmware Version.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-G Access Point LAN The Log Tab • MAC Address. The MAC Address of the LAN interface is displayed here. To view a log of the Access Point’s activity, select the Log tab, shown in Figure 6-9. • Configuration Type. This displays how the Access Point is assigned an IP address, either Automatic Configuration - DHCP, if assigned by DHCP server, or Static IP Address and its IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway address, if assigned by Static IP Address server.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-G Access Point The Help Tab To upgrade the Access Point’s firmware: For help on the various tabs in this Web-based Utility, along with upgrading the Access Point’s firmware and viewing this User Guide, click the Help tab, shown in Figure 6-10. 1. Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website. 2. Extract the firmware upgrade file. 3. Click the Upgrade Firmware button on the Help screen.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-G Access Point The Advanced Wireless Tab Figure 6-13 Figure 6-12 Above the MAC Address fields, there is a pull-down menu. This pull-down menu is for selecting the number of computers on your wireless network. For computers one through ten on your wireless network, 1~20 is selected by default. If you have more than twenty computers on your wireless network, use this pull-down menu to select 21~40. • Authentication Type.
Instant Wireless® Series • Beacon Interval. This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. The default value is 100. Enter a value between 20 and 1000 milliseconds. The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to synchronize the wireless network. • RTS Threshold. This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reductions are recommended.
Instant Wireless® Series Appendix A: Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Access Point. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Frequently Asked Questions Can the Access Point act as my DHCP Server? No. The Access Point is nothing more than a wireless hub, and as such cannot be configured to handle DHCP capabilities.
Instant Wireless® Series worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe. What is Spread Spectrum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security.
Instant Wireless® Series What is the maximum number of users the Access Point facilitates? No more than 65, but this depends on the volume of data and may be less if many users create a large amount of network traffic. How many channels/frequencies are available with the Access Point? Using 802.11b or draft 802.11g, there are eleven available channels, ranging from 1 to 11.
Instant Wireless® Series The following instructions are provided as examples for reference only. For complete instructions on installing and troubleshooting TCP/IP and IPX, consult your Windows operating system documentation. TCP/IP Setup for Windows 98 and Millennium Wireless-G Access Point TCP/IP Setup for Windows NT 4.0 1. Click the Start button, select Settings, and open the Control Panel. Inside the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. 1.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-G Access Point 2. When the Network window appears, click the Protocols tab. Then, click the Add button. 4. Select NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS Compatible Transport Protocol from the list and click the OK button. 3. Find the IPX/SPX protocol in the Select Network Protocol field. Click it once and click the OK button. 5. When the Network window reappears, click the OK button. Restart your computer.
Instant Wireless® Series Appendix C: Glossary 802.11b - One of the IEEE standards for wireless networking hardware. Products that adhere to a specific IEEE standard will work with each other, even if they are manufactured by different companies. The 802.11b standard specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks. 802.11g - A proposed, but as yet unratified extension of the IEEE 802.
Instant Wireless® Series unique IP address. When an organization sets up its computer users with a connection to the Internet, an IP address must be assigned to each machine. Without DHCP, the IP address must be entered manually at each computer and, if computers move to another location in another part of the network, a new IP address must be entered.
Instant Wireless® Series IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - The IEEE describes itself as "the world's largest technical professional society, promoting the development and application of electrotechnology and allied sciences for the benefit of humanity, the advancement of the profession, and the well-being of our members." The IEEE fosters the development of standards that often become national and international standards.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-G Access Point Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. units of data (called packet) that a message is divided into for efficient routing through the Internet. Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program." The two major categories of software are "system software" and "application software.
Instant Wireless® Series Appendix D: Specifications Environmental Standards Draft 802.11g, 802.11b Dimensions 7.32" x 6.89" x 1.89" (186 mm x 175 mm x 48 mm) 11 Channels (USA) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) Unit Weight 18.25 oz. (0.51 kg) Certifications FCC Class B Port One 10/100, Auto-Crossover (MDI/MDI-X) Port Operating Temp. 32ºF to 104ºF (0ºC to 40ºC) Cabling Type Category 5 or better Storage Temp.
Instant Wireless® Series Appendix E: Warranty Information BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PRODUCT.
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