Linksys WAP2000 Original operating instructions

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Wireless-G
Access Point with
Power over Ethernet
Model: WAP2000
Package Contents
WAP2000 - Wireless-G Access Point
2 Antennas
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
User Guide on CD
Registration Card
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Table of Contents
Placement..................................................2
Installation.................................................4
Configuration...............................................5
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The Access Point can be placed
horizonally on a flat surface such as
a desktop so it sits on its four rubber
feet or it can be mounted on a wall.
Wall-Mounting
The unit has two sets of wall-mount
slots so that it can be mounted
either vertically or horizontally.
You will need 2 suitable screws to
mount the Access Point.
Suggested Mounting Hardware
2.5-3 mm
4-5 mm 1-2 mm
NOTE: Linksys is not responsible for damages
incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware.
Determine where you want to mount the Access Point. Ensure that the wall
you use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy and make sure the location is within
reach of the power outlet.
Drill two holes into the wall for either vertical or horizontal placement. The
templates on the next page can be used for spacing between holes.
Insert a screw into each hole, and leave 3 mm of its head exposed.
Maneuver the Access Point so the wall-mount slots line up with the two
screws.
Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Access Point down
until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.
Congratulations! Wall-Mount installation of the Access Point is complete.
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Placement
Horizontal Mounting
Vertical Mounting
NOTE: The Access Point should be oriented as shown.
Vertical Mounting Template (4 ¼")
Horizontal Mounting Template (5 ⁷⁄₈")

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Connect the antennas to the
antenna connectors on the Access
Point.
Adjust the two antennas so that
they form a 90 degree angle for
best performance.
Connect your Ethernet network
cable to your network router or
switch.
Connect the other end of the
network cable to the Access Point’s
Ethernet port.
If you are not using PoE (Power
over Ethernet), then connect the
included power adapter to the
Access Point’s Power port. Then
plug the power adapter into an
electrical outlet. The LEDs on the
front panel will light up as soon as
the Access Point powers on.
Congratulations! Access Point installation is complete. Change the settings
mentioned in the Configuration section to secure your wireless network.
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Configuration3�
The Access Point has been designed to function right out of the box with the
default settings. The default SSID is linksys-g and the default wireless channel
is 6. The Access Point has DHCP enabled by default and should receive an IP
address automatically from the DHCP server on your network.
If you’d like to change any of the settings, the Access Point can be configured
through your web browser using the web-based utility.
Assigning a Static IP Address to the Access Point (Optional)
If your network doesn’t have a DHCP server, a static IP address (192.168.1.245)
can be assigned to the Access Point by performing the following steps:
Disconnect the power to the unit.
PoE users disconnect the Ethernet
cable.
Using a straightened paper clip or
similar object to hold down the
reset button on the back panel of
the Access Point.
Keep the reset button held down
and reconnect the power to the
unit. The reset button should be
held until the WLAN LED lights
up.
Accessing the Web-Based Utility
Open your web browser and enter
the IP address of your Access Point
into the Address field and press the
Enter key. The Password screen will
appear.
Enter admin (the default username)
in the User name field and enter it
again in the Password field. Click the
OK button.
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Configuration
Navigating the Web-Based Utility
The first screen that appears is the Setup screen. This allows you to change the
Access Point’s general settings. There are options on the left side of the screen:
Setup, Wireless, AP Mode, Administration, and Status. Each option contains
screens that will help you configure and manage the Access Point. Below are a
few options that may typically require modification:
Setup
On the Setup > Setup screen, your
IP configuration can be modified if
needed.
Wireless
Under the Wireless > Basic Wireless
Settings screen, change default SSID
Name.
On the Wireless > Wireless Security
screen, select the appropriate
security mode and complete the
options for the selected security
mode.

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Configuration
Below is an overview of the available security modes:
Security Mode Description
WEP This security mode is defined in the original IEEE 802.11
specification. This mode is not recommended now due to its
weak security protection. Users are urged to migrate to WPA
or WPA2.
WPA-Personal WPA is short for Wi-Fi Protected Access and was designed to
address the shortcomings of WEP. WPA offers two different
encryption types, TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) or
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard).
WPA2-Personal WPA2 offers a higher level of protection than WPA and uses
AES encryption.
WPA2-Personal Mixed This security mode supports the transition from WPA-
Personal to WPA2-Personal. You can have client devices that
use either WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal. The Access Point
will automatically choose the encryption algorithm used by
each client device.
WPA-Enterprise This option features WPA used in coordination with a
RADIUS server for client authentication. (This should only be
used when the Access Point is connected to a network that
includes a RADIUS server.)
WPA2-Enterprise This option features WPA2 used in coordination with a
RADIUS server for client authentication. (This should only be
used when the Access Point is connected to a network that
includes a RADIUS server.)
WPA2-Enterprise Mixed This security mode supports the transition from WPA-
Enterprise to WPA2-Enterprise. You can have client devices
that use either WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise. The
Access Point will automatically choose the encryption
algorithm used by each client device.
RADIUS This security mode is also known as Dynamic WEP with IEEE
802.1X. A RADIUS server is used for client authentication
and WEP is used for data encryption. The WEP key is
automatically generated by the RADIUS server. Manual WEP
key is no longer supported to ensure compatibility with
Microsoft’s Windows implementation.

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Configuration
Management
On the Administration >
Management screen. The Access
Point’s default password is admin.
To secure the Access Point, change
the AP Password from its default.
Congratulations! Access Point quick installation and configuration is
complete. For advanced settings, refer to the User Guide located on the CD.
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