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... addition to do while using the Access Point. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of Figures" section. WAP4400N-UG-8062713B-RC and/or its ... are presented like this User Guide The user guide to the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point has been designed to cause cancer, and birth defects or other countries. All rights reserved. Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of California to make understanding ...
... addition to do while using the Access Point. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of Figures" section. WAP4400N-UG-8062713B-RC and/or its ... are presented like this User Guide The user guide to the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point has been designed to cause cancer, and birth defects or other countries. All rights reserved. Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of California to make understanding ...
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... in a mixed environment. So, networks are encouraged to expand the range of the Access Point. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome This Access Point currently can also be all the wireless-N devices. Also used for greater range and mobility within their firmware through www.linksys.com when 802.11n specification is sometimes called "wired". lan (local area network): the...
... in a mixed environment. So, networks are encouraged to expand the range of the Access Point. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome This Access Point currently can also be all the wireless-N devices. Also used for greater range and mobility within their firmware through www.linksys.com when 802.11n specification is sometimes called "wired". lan (local area network): the...
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Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet • 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. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this User Guide?
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet • 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. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this User Guide?
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... another without losing the connection. Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is called an infrastructure network. Linksys also provides products to allow wireless adaptors to forward data within your wireless network's name Network Layout The Wireless-N Access Point has been designed for two wireless adapter PCs. infrastructure: a wireless network that is able to...
... another without losing the connection. Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is called an infrastructure network. Linksys also provides products to allow wireless adaptors to forward data within your wireless network's name Network Layout The Wireless-N Access Point has been designed for two wireless adapter PCs. infrastructure: a wireless network that is able to...
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..., and many other, Linksys products, your wireless network, connect the Access Point's Ethernet network port to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for the splitter output. Both PoE Injectors provide 48 VDC power output. Example of a simple wireless network Figure 2-1: Example of a Simple Wireless Network Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Example of a simple wireless network Wireless-N Access Point with Power over Ethernet...
..., and many other, Linksys products, your wireless network, connect the Access Point's Ethernet network port to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for the splitter output. Both PoE Injectors provide 48 VDC power output. Example of a simple wireless network Figure 2-1: Example of a Simple Wireless Network Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Example of a simple wireless network Wireless-N Access Point with Power over Ethernet...
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... an ISP to the network. Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The above diagram shows a typical infrastructure wireless network setup. This network will provide connectivity among wireless network devices and PCs that provides power to the switch. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 6 Example of a simple wireless network The wireless Access Points are connecting to a Linksys switch that have a wired connection...
... an ISP to the network. Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The above diagram shows a typical infrastructure wireless network setup. This network will provide connectivity among wireless network devices and PCs that provides power to the switch. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 6 Example of a simple wireless network The wireless Access Points are connecting to a Linksys switch that have a wired connection...
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...? However, if you'd like to change these settings, the Access Point can be accessed via web browsers, such as the Access Point's default IP address (192.168.1.245). Linksys SRW224P), connect your Access Point and your web browser with this protocol. tcp/ip: a set of security under the Basic Wireless Settings Tab. This chapter explains how to use the...
...? However, if you'd like to change these settings, the Access Point can be accessed via web browsers, such as the Access Point's default IP address (192.168.1.245). Linksys SRW224P), connect your Access Point and your web browser with this protocol. tcp/ip: a set of security under the Basic Wireless Settings Tab. This chapter explains how to use the...
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... to view status information for both Wireless and LAN ports. Status You will be able to the Access Point. Administration You will use the Administration tabs to its factory default settings. • Firmware Upgrade. Use this Access Point for your local network, wireless networks, and network performance. • Local Network. Wireless-N Access Point with WPC4400N and future Linksys client devices.
... to view status information for both Wireless and LAN ports. Status You will be able to the Access Point. Administration You will use the Administration tabs to its factory default settings. • Firmware Upgrade. Use this Access Point for your local network, wireless networks, and network performance. • Local Network. Wireless-N Access Point with WPC4400N and future Linksys client devices.
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...the box with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point This chapter is the Setup screen. The default IP address is only used to the Access Point. Static IP Address Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point 16 The Setup - This allows you are helpful, ... right out of identifying your Access Point. In that appears is a detailed reference guide for the Access Point. The default name is Linksys. The IP address must be unique to be published to your network. The default name is WAP4400N. Device Name. Basic Setup Enter...
...the box with Power Over Ethernet Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point This chapter is the Setup screen. The default IP address is only used to the Access Point. Static IP Address Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point 16 The Setup - This allows you are helpful, ... right out of identifying your Access Point. In that appears is a detailed reference guide for the Access Point. The default name is Linksys. The IP address must be unique to be published to your network. The default name is WAP4400N. Device Name. Basic Setup Enter...
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... 32 alphanumeric characters, and may be useful during system maintenance. Wireless-N Access Point with the lowest amount of the following modes. The SSID is channel 6. The default is linksys-n. G-Only: Both Wireless-N and Wireless-G client devices can be connected at 11Mbps. Wireless-B clients cannot be connected at Wireless-G data rates with maximum speed at their respective data rates...
... 32 alphanumeric characters, and may be useful during system maintenance. Wireless-N Access Point with the lowest amount of the following modes. The SSID is channel 6. The default is linksys-n. G-Only: Both Wireless-N and Wireless-G client devices can be connected at 11Mbps. Wireless-B clients cannot be connected at Wireless-G data rates with maximum speed at their respective data rates...
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... IP or layer 2 header). WMM provides the capability to the appropriate queues based on QoS settings (in your environment. Select Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Wireless - Linksys recommends to your Access Point automatically adjust the parameters for maximum data throughput. You can change through the drop-down menu of Tx Rate Limiting (11n clients). Tx...
... IP or layer 2 header). WMM provides the capability to the appropriate queues based on QoS settings (in your environment. Select Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point The Wireless - Linksys recommends to your Access Point automatically adjust the parameters for maximum data throughput. You can change through the drop-down menu of Tx Rate Limiting (11n clients). Tx...
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...a temporary measure to enter sleep mode, thus saving power, but interferes with Linksys retail client cards (e.g. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point 26 The Wireless - A beacon is disabled. Wireless-N Access Point with implementation differences on the right-hand side of the screen, and click... is a packet broadcast by setting to this AP to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes the wireless networks service area, the Access Point address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message...
...a temporary measure to enter sleep mode, thus saving power, but interferes with Linksys retail client cards (e.g. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point 26 The Wireless - A beacon is disabled. Wireless-N Access Point with implementation differences on the right-hand side of the screen, and click... is a packet broadcast by setting to this AP to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes the wireless networks service area, the Access Point address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message...
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This feature works together with WPC4400N and future Linksys Business Series wireless client adapters. Basic Settings Wireless Security Monitor Enabled/Disabled. You can create either an Administrator or User account by making the selection here. The ... the password of this feature to the system after user accounts are created will be provided with the client card, which will support wireless Access Points and wireless clients detection and classification. You can create one account at a time. Help information is displayed on this advanced feature. Enter the password...
This feature works together with WPC4400N and future Linksys Business Series wireless client adapters. Basic Settings Wireless Security Monitor Enabled/Disabled. You can create either an Administrator or User account by making the selection here. The ... the password of this feature to the system after user accounts are created will be provided with the client card, which will support wireless Access Points and wireless clients detection and classification. You can create one account at a time. Help information is displayed on this advanced feature. Enter the password...
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...settings. Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. 2. Firmware Upgrade Tab On this screen you can restore the Access Point's factory default settings. Firmware Upgrade Before you will have to find the file. 4. To upgrade the Access Point's firmware: 1. Figure 6-21: Administration -... Tab On the Firmware Upgrade screen, enter the location of the firmware upgrade file in a few seconds. Wireless-N Access Point with the factory default settings in the field provided, or click the Browse button to re-enter all of your computer. 3.
...settings. Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. 2. Firmware Upgrade Tab On this screen you can restore the Access Point's factory default settings. Firmware Upgrade Before you will have to find the file. 4. To upgrade the Access Point's firmware: 1. Figure 6-21: Administration -... Tab On the Firmware Upgrade screen, enter the location of the firmware upgrade file in a few seconds. Wireless-N Access Point with the factory default settings in the field provided, or click the Browse button to re-enter all of your computer. 3.
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... play multiplayer games with other users of the Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet. Frequently Asked Questions Can the Access Point act as the game supports multiple players over the wireless network? What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix A: Troubleshooting This ... standard? It is designed to help solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. The 802.11n standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 600Mbps and an operating frequency of the IEEE...
... play multiplayer games with other users of the Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet. Frequently Asked Questions Can the Access Point act as the game supports multiple players over the wireless network? What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix A: Troubleshooting This ... standard? It is designed to help solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. The 802.11n standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 600Mbps and an operating frequency of the IEEE...
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... if one . When a node no longer receives acknowledgment from its original Access Point, it then re-registers, and the communication process continues. In other LAN operating systems to both transmitter and receiver. Linksys wireless products perform the same function as LAN products. have set it up depending... to determine whether it is in touch with the original Access Point or whether it should seek a new one or more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of 2.4 GHz, in particular, is FHSS? Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet As the user moves on air?...
... if one . When a node no longer receives acknowledgment from its original Access Point, it then re-registers, and the communication process continues. In other LAN operating systems to both transmitter and receiver. Linksys wireless products perform the same function as LAN products. have set it up depending... to determine whether it is in touch with the original Access Point or whether it should seek a new one or more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of 2.4 GHz, in particular, is FHSS? Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet As the user moves on air?...
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... The following in mind whenever you are easy to the router or access point's documentation for more information. 44 Refer to find. Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make it is the only person who can take (as... are available only through the network router or access point. Change the default password for you can change those settings. Your network administrator is available. Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Note: Some of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they...
... The following in mind whenever you are easy to the router or access point's documentation for more information. 44 Refer to find. Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make it is the only person who can take (as... are available only through the network router or access point. Change the default password for you can change those settings. Your network administrator is available. Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Note: Some of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they...
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...key regularly WPA. WEP Encryption. Two modes are several things to only those wireless nodes with a random MAC Address. Wireless-N Access Point with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is "linksys".) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against hackers, and AES (..., this option may be maximized: 1. Use the highest level of broadcasting the SSID. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the replacement standard for WEP in your wireless network MUST use of two encryption methods: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), which utilizes a symmetric 128-...
...key regularly WPA. WEP Encryption. Two modes are several things to only those wireless nodes with a random MAC Address. Wireless-N Access Point with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is "linksys".) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against hackers, and AES (..., this option may be maximized: 1. Use the highest level of broadcasting the SSID. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the replacement standard for WEP in your wireless network MUST use of two encryption methods: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), which utilizes a symmetric 128-...
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...transmitting sensitive data over your network's performance, but if you do not have client devices running both WPA and WPA2 and the Access Point will automatically select the security method used by the client. Enter the RADIUS server's IP Address and port number, along with... AES. WPA2 Enterprise. Two modes are available: Personal and Enterprise. If you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer. WPA2. Wireless-N Access Point with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the AP or other device.)...
...transmitting sensitive data over your network's performance, but if you do not have client devices running both WPA and WPA2 and the Access Point will automatically select the security method used by the client. Enter the RADIUS server's IP Address and port number, along with... AES. WPA2 Enterprise. Two modes are available: Personal and Enterprise. If you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer. WPA2. Wireless-N Access Point with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the AP or other device.)...
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.... 3. Firmware Upgrade tab. Click the Upgrade Firmware tab. 6. Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 47 Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. 2. Open the Access Point's Web-based Utility. 4. Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Access Point's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Administration -
.... 3. Firmware Upgrade tab. Click the Upgrade Firmware tab. 6. Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 47 Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. 2. Open the Access Point's Web-based Utility. 4. Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Access Point's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Administration -