Cisco WAP300N User manual

Linksys WAP300N

Overview
Linksys WAP300N
Overview
Package contents
In addition to your device, the package includes:
•Quick Installation Guide
•Network (Ethernet) cable
•AC power adapter
•Setup CD containing setup software and documentation
•Detachable antennas (2)
Back view
Ethernet port and activity indicator
Antennas
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
and indicator
Wireless activity indicator Power port and indicator
•Antenna connector—For connecting the included antennas.
•Wireless activity indicator—In Access Point mode, it lights up solid
when the wireless interface is ready. In other modes, it lights up solid
when the WAP300N connected to a router, access point, or another
WAP300N. Flashes while actively sending or receiving data over a
wireless connection.
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily set up a
wireless connection.
•Wi-Fi Protected Setup indicator—Stays on steadily following a
successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection or when wireless security
is enabled. Flashes slowly during Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Flashes quickly
when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup error.
•Ethernet port—Connect a wired network device to this port.
•Ethernet activity indicator—Lights up when there is a wired connection.
Flashes while actively sending or receiving data over the Ethernet port.
•Power port—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router.
•Power indicator—Stays on steadily while power is connected. Flashes
slowly during bootup, firmware upgrades, and factory reset.

Overview
Linksys WAP300N
Bottom view
•Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5 seconds to reset the
device to its factory defaults.

Linksys WAP300N
Access Point Mode
Adds wireless networking to an existing wired (Ethernet) network or upgrades an existing
wireless network. For instructions about using this mode, see “How to use Access Point
mode” on page 9.
• If you have a wired network, this mode adds the ability to connect wireless devices
(such as notebook computers, tablets, and smartphones) to the network.
• If you have an older wireless network, this mode adds Wireless-N (802.11n)
networking support.
• If you have a Wireless-N (802.11n) 2.4 GHz-only network, this mode adds support for
the 5 GHz band.
Operating modes
Internet Modem Router
Notebook
Computer
Tablet
Smartphone
WAP300N

Linksys WAP300N
Wireless Media Connector mode
Adds wireless networking capability to any wired (Ethernet) device. For instructions
about using this mode, see “How to use Wireless Media Connector mode” on page 12.
Ethernet-Capable
Game Console
WAP300N
Internet Modem Wireless
Router

Linksys WAP300N
Wireless Range Extender mode
Extends the wireless range of an existing wireless network, and also adds wireless
networking capability to any wired (Ethernet) device. For instructions about using this
mode, see “How to use Wireless Range Extender mode” on page 15.
WAP300N
Internet Modem Wireless
Router
Ethernet-Capable Game Console
Notebook
computer
Tablet

Linksys WAP300N
Wireless Bridge mode
Wirelessly connects separate wired networks. For instructions about using this
mode, see “How to use Wireless Bridge mode” on page 16.
NOTE
Each wired network must be connected
to its own WAP300N (in Wireless Bridge
mode), and each WAP300N must have
identical wireless settings.
Internet Modem Router Network
Printer
Ethernet
Switch
Ethernet
Switch Ethernet Switch
WAP300N
WAP300NWAP300N

Specifications
Linksys WAP300N
Linksys WAP300N
Model WAP300N
Description Linksys Wireless-N Access Point
Ethernet Port Speed 10/100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet)
Radio Frequency 2.4 or 5 GHz
Number of Antennas 2
Antenna Type External dipole antenna with R-SMA connector
Detachable Yes
Ports Power, Ethernet
Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™,
Power (European model only)
LEDs Power, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Ethernet,
Wireless
Wireless Security Features WEP, Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA),
Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2),
Wireless MAC Filtering
Security Key Bits Up to 128-bit encryption
Environmental
Dimensions 188.7 × 151.7 × 31.2 mm (7.43” × 5.97” × 1.23”)
without external antennas
Unit Weight 207.0 g (7.3 oz), without external antennas
229.6 g (8.1 oz), with external antennas
Power 12V, 0.5A
Certications FCC, UL/cUL, ICES-003, RSS210, CE, Wi-Fi
(IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n), WPA2™, WMM®,
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
Operating Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
Operating Humidity 10 to 80% non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5 to 90% non-condensing
NOTES
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Maximum performance derived from IEEE Standard 802.11
specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower
wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and
coverage. Performance depends on many factors, conditions and
variables, including distance from the access point, volume of
network traffic, building materials and construction, operating
system used, mix of wireless products used, interference and other
adverse conditions.
Specifications