User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- User Guide
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network
- Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point
- Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point
- Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point
- Chapter 6: Linksys Wireless Guard
- Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
- Appendix A: Troubleshooting
- Appendix B: Wireless Security
- Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
- Appendix D: Windows Help
- Appendix E: Glossary
- Appendix F: Specifications
- Appendix G: Warranty Information
- Appendix H: Regulatory Information
- Appendix I: Contact Information
Wireless-G Access Point
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point
The Back Panel
The Access Point's ports, where the power cord and network cable are connected, are located on the back panel.
port: the connection point on a computer or networking
device used for plugging in cables or adapters
Figure 3-1: The Access Point’s Back Panel
LAN This LAN (Local Area Network) port connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or
router.
Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.
Reset Button There are two ways to Reset the Access Point's factory defaults. Either press the Reset
Button, for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults from the Password tab in the
Access Point's Web-Based Utility.
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 products that work with the Access Point.
Important: Resetting the Access Point will
erase all of your settings (WEP Encryption,
Wireless and LAN settings, etc.) and replace
them with the factory defaults. Do not reset
the Access Point if you want to retain these
settings.
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point
The Back Panel
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