Linksys LAPAC1200C User manual

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User Guide
Wireless Access Point
With Cloud Manager
LAPAC1200C / LAPAC1750C

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Contents
Package Contents .................................................................................................. 4
Device Features.......................................................................................................................................4
Mounting Guide........................................................................................................................................5
Access Point Setup Guide ................................................................................... 6
Setup to manage your access point with Linksys cloud server..............................................6
Setup to manage your access point locally with browser-based admin tool.....................7
Cloud Management Interface............................................................................. 8
Networks ....................................................................................................................................................8
Overview.................................................................................................................................................. 10
Access Points ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Wireless.................................................................................................................................................... 16
Clients....................................................................................................................................................... 21
Settings.................................................................................................................................................... 23
Account settings................................................................................................................................... 24
Inventory.................................................................................................................................................. 27
Local Management Interface........................................................................... 28
Setup Wizard (Local Administration) ............................................................................................. 28
Administration....................................................................................................................................... 32
LAN ............................................................................................................................................................ 41
Wireless.................................................................................................................................................... 47
Captive Portal........................................................................................................................................ 80
Cluster...................................................................................................................................................... 89
System Status....................................................................................................................................... 96
Maintenance........................................................................................................................................ 106
Appendix A - Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 112
Overview............................................................................................................................................... 112
General Problems .............................................................................................................................. 112
Appendix B - About Wireless LANs............................................................. 114
Overview............................................................................................................................................... 114
Wireless LAN Terminology ............................................................................................................. 114

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Appendix C - PC and Server Configuration ............................................. 118
Overview............................................................................................................................................... 118
Using WEP............................................................................................................................................ 118
Using WPA2-PSK .............................................................................................................................. 119
Using WPA2-Enterprise.................................................................................................................. 119
802.1x Server Setup (Windows 2000 Server)....................................................................... 120
802.1x Client Setup on Windows XP ......................................................................................... 129
Using 802.1x Mode (without WPA)............................................................................................. 135
Regulatory Approvals ...................................................................................................................... 136

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Package Contents
•Linksys Wireless Access Point
•Quick Start Guide
•Ethernet Cable
•AC Power Adapter
•CD with Documentation
•Mounting Bracket
•Mounting Kit
•Ceiling Mount Back Plate
•Drilling Layout Template
Device Features
There is one indicator light on the front/top of the access point.
Light Color Activity Status
Green Blinking System is starting.
Solid System is normal; no wireless devices connected.
Blue Blinking Software upgrade in process.
Solid System is normal; at least one wireless device connected.
Red Solid Startup process or update failed; hard reset or service required.
Ports and Button
Power Port—Connect the AC power adapter to this port.
Note—Use only the adapter that came with your access point.
Ethernet Port—Connect a wired network device to this port. This port supports PoE (Power
over Ethernet) with a PoE switch or PoE injector. LAPAC1200C and LAPAC1750C can be
powered on from an 802.3 af/at (PoE+) compliance source. Using CAT5e or better cable is high
recommended. The maximum power consumption of LAPAC1200C is 13W and LAPAC1750C is
15W.
Note—When both PoE and AC power adapter are connected to access point, device will
get power from PoE as higher precedence.
Reset Button—Press and hold this button for less than 15 seconds to power cycle device. Press
and hold for longer than 15 seconds to reset the device to factory default settings.

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Mounting Guide
To avoid overheating, do not install your access point if ambient temperatures exceed 104°F
(40°C). Install on a flat, stable surface, near the center of your wireless coverage area making
sure not to block vents on the sides of the device enclosure.
Wall Installation
1. Position drilling layout template at the desired location.
2. Drill four screw holes on the mounting surface. If your ethernet cable is routed behind the
wall, mark ethernet cable hole as well.
3. Secure the mounting bracket on the wall with anchors and screws.
4. If your ethernet cable is routed behind the wall, cut or drill the ethernet cable hole you
marked in Step 2. Feed the ethernet cable through the hole.
5. Connect the ethernet cable and/or AC power adapter to your device.
6. Slide the device into the bracket. Turn clockwise until it locks into place.
Ceiling Installation
1. Select ceiling tile for mounting and remove tile.
2. Position drilling layout template at the desired location.
3. Drill four screw holes and ethernet cable hole on the surface of ceiling tile.
4. Place back plate on the opposite side of ceiling tile. Secure mounting bracket to the ceiling
tile with flathead screw and nut. Route the ethernet cable through the ethernet cable hole.
5. Replace tile in ceiling.
6. Connect the ethernet cable and/or AC power adapter to your device
7. Slide the device into the bracket. Turn access point clockwise until it locks.
IMPORTANT—Improper or insecure mounting could result in damage to the device or personal
injury. Linksys is not responsible for damages caused by improper mounting.

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Access Point Setup Guide
Once your Linksys access point is installed, choose which way you will manage it:
•Remotely, using the Linksys cloud server, or
•Locally, through a browser-based user interface
Setup to manage your access point with Linksys cloud
server
Step 1
Make sure the access point is powered on and connected with an ethernet cable to your network
with internet access. By factory default, the IP address is assigned by a DHCP server. If there is
no DHCP server in your network, the default IP address is 192.168.1.252/255.255.255.0.
Log in to the access point’s browser-based admin tool locally and click the Configure LAN
Settings link. Change the IP address or VLAN so the access point can access the internet.
If the indicator light is off, check that the AC power adapter, or PoE cable, is properly connected
on both ends.
Step 2
Enter http://Business.Linksys.com in a web browser to access the cloud dashboard. If you already
have a Linksys Small Business Cloud server account, log in.

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If not, create an account by completing the on-screen forms. Then, register the access point at
the new account.
We'll send you a confirmation email. Click on the link and finish setting up your access point.
Setup to manage your access point locally with browser-
based admin tool
Step1
Make sure the access point is powered on and connected with an ethernet cable to your network.
If the indicator light is off, check that the AC power adapter, or PoE cable, is properly connected
on both ends.
Step 2
Enter the IP address of your access point. By default, the IP address will be assigned by a DHCP
server (usually the network router). If there is no DHCP server on your network, the default IP
address is 192.168.1.252/255.255.255.0.
Step 3
Type in default username: admin, and password: admin.
Step 4
Click Login and disable the cloud management capability by clicking the Disable Cloud Manager
button in the upper right corner of the screen.

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Cloud Management Interface
Once you are logged in to Business.Linksys.com you can create and manage your networks.
Networks
Create network
To create a new network, go to Networks and click New Network

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Choose a name for your network and add any descriptive notes about the network. Choose an
icon to represent your network.

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Overview
Overview provides information on a network, its access points and client devices:
•Clients and usage
•Top clients per usage
•Top devices per usage
•Channel
•Devices on map

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Access Points
Go to Networksand click on a network name. Click on Access Points in the menu bar to manage
access points on your network.
To add a new access point to the network, click Add access point.
1. Connect your access point to internet.
2. Enter the MAC address and serial number of the access point you want to add, then click
Next.

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Once the access point has been found, you can rename it and click the Add device button.
Monitor
Load—Shows the access point’s consumption of CPU load.
Memory—Shows the access point’s consumption of memory.
Status—Shows the access point’s status for the last seven days
Clients and usage—Shows data about clients and traffic for the last seven days.
Connected clients—Shows the list of connected clients.

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Details
View whether the access point is connected to the cloud. See the current firmware version and
check for updates. You can also see the MAC address, model number, the name you gave it and
any device notes or description.
Wireless slot
To add a new wireless name to the device, click Add wireless name and select one from the list.
Authentication—Shows whether the wireless name is open or requires a password.
Broadcast—Shows how many access points in the network are broadcasting the wireless name.
Splash page—Shows whether a splash page is enabled or disabled.
Bandwidth limit—Shows the bandwidth limit set by the administrator.

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TCP/IP
Configure IP—Select Automatic Configuration or Static IP Address.
Server IP—Enter an unused IP address from the address range used on your LAN.
Gateway—Enter the gateway for IP Server.
Subnet mask—Enter the subnet mask for the IP address.
Primary DNS server—Enter the DNS Address.
Secondary DNS server—Optional.
VLAN Tagging—Enter tag of your VLAN.
Radio
Radio mode—Choose a radio mode
Channel width --Choose 20 MHz, 40 MHz or 80 MHz
Channel—Choose Auto or a channel from 1-5
TX Power—Choose the strength of signal when access point is transmitting

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Tools
Ping tool—Determine the accessibility of a host on the network.
Blink LED—Make your device LED blink so you can identify it.
Rogue access point detection—Detect an unexpected or unauthorized access point installed in a
secure network environment.
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Time zone—View and edit the device time zone.
Local access—The username and password for local access to device. Default is “admin”.
Remote syslog status--Decide whether to send logs to a Syslog server and enter the server’s IP
address.
LED Light—Device LED status.
Wireless
Create, view and edit names for the wireless names on your networks.
To create a new wireless name, choose a network, click Wireless and then + New wireless
name
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Wireless Settings
To edit a wireless name’s settings, click settings to the right of a wireless name.

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General
Wireless Name—Choose a name and decide whether to broadcast or hide that name.
Authentication—Choose whether to protect the wireless name with a password or allow all
devices to connect. If using a password, choose a security type - either WEP or WPA2.
Status—Enable or disable the wireless name. Disabled wireless names will not be broadcast.
Delete wireless name—Remove the wireless name and all settings from the cloud.
Be sure to click the Save button when you are finished making changes.
Broadcasting
Choose whether to broadcast the wireless names available on an access point.

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Splash page
Enabled/Disabled—Choose whether to send users to a splash page when connecting to the
wireless name.
Content
•Content
oWelcome title—Create a greeting.
oLogin Instruction—Tell users how to log in.
•Authentication
oPassword label—Label the password field.
oSuccess text—Create a message for users who log in successfully.
oFailure text—Create a message for users who are unsuccessful logging in.

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•Term of use policy
oPolicy label—Create message to instruct users to confirm they have read your
terms of use.
oPolicy—Create terms of use.
Be sure to click the Save button when you are finished making changes.
Styles
•Style
oLogo—Upload a file as a logo for your wireless name.
oColors—Choose colors for background, text and buttons.
Be sure to click the Save button when you are finished making changes.
Settings
•Client session time out—Set the amount of time (in minutes) that clients can remain
connected to the wireless name. Allowed range is 0-1440 minutes.
•Authentication type—Choose whether to require users to enter a password to move
beyond the splash page.
•Set password—Choose a password for users to enter.
•Custom landing page (Promotional URL)—Turn on to redirect users to a specific website
after authentication.
•URL—Enter the URL of the website users will be redirected to after authentication.
Bandwidth limit
Per wireless bandwidth limit—Turn on bandwidth limit and use the slider to set the
maximum bandwidth (in Mbps) for devices on the wireless band.

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VLAN
VLAN tagging—Turn on to enable tags on traffic related to this wireless name.
VLAN ID—Choose a VLAN ID.
Advanced
Client isolation—When turned on, prevents wireless clients from connecting to each other.
Maximum concurrent clients—When turned on, limits the number of clients that can be
connected at the same time.