Linksys SRW224P - 10/100 - Gigabit Switch User manual

USER GUIDE
BUSINESS SERIES
Wireless-G Access Point
Model No. WAP200
with Power Over Ethernet
and Rangebooster

Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster
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How to Use this User Guide
The user guide to the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point has been designed to make understanding networking
with the Access Point easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide:
In addition to these symbols, there are
definitions for technical terms that are presented like this:
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.
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warning and is something that could damage your
property or the Access Point.
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is something you should pay special attention to while
using the Access Point.
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something you might need to do while using the Access Point.
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TableofContents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this User Guide? 2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4
Network Topology 4
Roaming 4
Network Layout 5
Example of a simple wireless network 6
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point 7
The LEDs 7
The Ports 8
Antennas and Positions 9
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point 10
Overview 10
Connection 10
Placement Options 11
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point 12
Overview 12
Accessing the Utility 12
Navigating the Utility 13
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point 16
The Setup - Basic Setup Tab 16
The Setup - Time Tab 17
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab 18
The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab 19
The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab 24
The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab 25
The Wireless - VLAN & QoS Tab 26
The AP Mode Tab 28
The Security Monitor - Basic Settings Tab 31
The Security Monitor - Event Log Tab 32
The Administration - Management Tab 34

Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster
The Administration - Log Tab 36
The Administration - Factory Default Tab 37
The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab 37
The Administration - Reboot Tab 38
The Administration - Config Management Tab 38
The Status - Local Network Tab 39
The Status - Wireless Tab 40
The Status - System Performance Tab 41
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 43
Frequently Asked Questions 43
Appendix B: Wireless Security 47
Security Precautions 47
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 47
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 50
Appendix D: Windows Help 51
Appendix E: Glossary 52
Appendix F: Specifications 57
Appendix G: Warranty Information 60
Appendix H: Regulatory Information 61
Appendix I: Contact Information 68

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ListofFigures
Figure 2-1: Example of a Simple Wireless Network 6
Figure 3-1: Front Panel 7
Figure 3-2: Back View 8
Figure 3-3: Desktop Placement and Antenna Setup 9
Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Cable 10
Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 10
Figure 4-3: Stand 11
Figure 4-4: Mounting Dimensions 11
Figure 5-1: Login Screen 13
Figure 6-1: Setup - Basic Setup 16
Figure 6-2: Setup - Time 17
Figure 6-3: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings 18
Figure 6-4: Wireless - Wireless Security (Disabled) 19
Figure 6-5: Wireless - Wireless Security (WEP) 19
Figure 6-6: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) 20
Figure 6-7: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal) 20
Figure 6-8: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal Mixed) 21
Figure 6-9: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Enterprise) 21
Figure 6-10: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Enterprise) 22
Figure 6-11: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2 - Enterprise Mixed) 22
Figure 6-12: Wireless - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 23
Figure 6-13: Wireless - Wireless Connection Control 24
Figure 6-14: Select MAC Address from Wireless Client List 24
Figure 6-15: Wireless - Advanced Wireless 25
Figure 6-16: Wireless - VLAN & QoS 26
Figure 6-17: AP Mode 28
Figure 6-18: Wireless Repeater Mode 29
Figure 6-19: Wireless Bridge Mode 30

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Figure 6-20: Security Monitor - Basic Settings 31
Figure 6-21: Security Monitor - Event Log 32
Figure 6-22: Administration - Management 34
Figure 6-23: Administration - Log 36
Figure 6-24: Administration - Factory Default 37
Figure 6-25: Administration - Firmware Upgrade 37
Figure 6-26: Administration - Reboot 38
Figure 6-27: Administration - Config Management 38
Figure 6-28: Status - Local Network 39
Figure 6-29: Status - Wireless 40
Figure 6-30: Status - System Performance 41
Figure 6-31: Status - Wireless 41
Figure 6-32: Status - System Performance 41
Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 50

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster
Chapter1:Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster. This Access
Point will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever.
How does the Access Point do all of this? An access point allows for greater range and mobility within your
wireless network while also allowing you to connect the wireless network to a wired environment. In fact, the
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster can support communications on up to four
wireless networks, using Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) technology.
The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster also offers the convenience of Power
over Ethernet (PoE) capability, so it can receive data and power over a single Ethernet network cable. You can
even connect wired networks in two different buildings, by using two Access Points set to Wireless Bridge mode.
But what does all of this mean?
Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers
and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video
games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.
PCs on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. They are connected with Ethernet cables, which is
why the network is called “wired”.
PCs equipped with wireless client cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing
the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network. This is sometimes
called a WLAN, or Wireless Local Area Network. The Access Point bridges wireless networks of both 802.11g and
802.11b standards and wired networks.
Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Access Point, set it up, and configure it to bridge your
different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Access Point.
802.11b: a wireless networking standard that specifies a
maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating
frequency of 2.4GHz.
802.11g: a wireless networking standard that specifies a
maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating
frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with
802.11b devices.
adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your
PC.
ethernet: network protocol defined in IEEE 802.3 standard
that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a
common transmission medium.
lan (local area network): the computers and networking
devices that make up your local network.
network: a series of computers or devices connected
together.
poe (power over ethernet): a technology enabling an
Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power.
access point: a device that allows wireless-equipped
computers and other devices to communicate with each
other and with devices on a wired network. Also used to
expand the range of a wireless network.

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Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this User Guide?
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster
What’s in this User Guide?
This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Access Point.
• Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the Wireless-G Access Point’s applications and this User Guide.
• Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network
This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking.
• Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point
This chapter describes the physical features of the Access Point.
• Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point
This chapter instructs you on how to connect your Access Point to your network and placement options.
• Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point
This chapter explains how to perform the most basic setting changes through the web-based utility.
• Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
This chapter provides a reference for the available configuration through the web-based utility.
• Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix describes some frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the Wireless-G
Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster.
• Appendix B: Wireless Security
This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks.
• Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the Access Point’s firmware.
• Appendix D: Windows Help.
This appendix describes some of the ways Windows can help you with wireless networking.
• Appendix E: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.
• Appendix F: Specifications
This appendix provides the Access Point’s technical specifications.

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Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this User Guide?
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster
• Appendix G: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the Access Point’s warranty information.
• Appendix H: Regulatory Information
This appendix supplies the Access Point’s regulatory information.
• Appendix I: Contact Information
This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Topology
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster
Chapter2:PlanningYourWirelessNetwork
Network Topology
A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one or more wireless adapters. Computers in a
wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel to talk to each other. Several PCs equipped
with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with each other to form an ad-hoc network without the use of
an access point.
Linksys also provides products to allow wireless adaptors to access wired network through a bridge such as the
wireless access point, or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure
network. Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired or wireless network
via the access point or wireless router.
An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network, and may double the
effective wireless transmission range for two wireless adapter PCs. Since an Access Point is able to forward data
within a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network may be more than doubled since
Access Point can transmit signal at higher power to the wireless space.
Roaming
Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Roaming means that you can move your
wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC's signal, providing that they
both share the same wireless network (SSID), wireless channel, and wireless security settings.
This Access Point has 802.11F Inter-Access Point Protocol (IAPP) to complete the roaming process in seconds. If
your wireless networks share the same IP subnet, this will not disrupt your data connection while moving around.
Before you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position. Proper access
point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.
infrastructure: a wireless network that is bridged to a wired
network via an access point.
ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly
with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access
point.
roaming: the ability to take a wireless device from one
access point's range to another without losing the
connection.
ssid: your wireless network's name