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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Layout
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster
Network Layout
The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster has been designed for use with
802.11g and 802.11b products. The Access Point is compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b adapters, such as the
notebook adapters for your laptop computers, PCI adapters for your desktop PCs, and USB adapters for all PCs
when you want to enjoy wireless connectivity. These wireless products can also communicate with an 802.11g or
802.11b wireless print server (if available).
To link your wired network with your wireless network, connect the Access Point’s Ethernet network port to any
switch or router with Power over Ethernet (PoE)—or a PoE injector, such as the Linksys WAPPOE or WAPPOE12.
Note that the 12 VDC on the WAPPOE12 is for the splitter output. Both PoE Injectors provide 48 VDC power output.
With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at
www.linksys.com
for more information about wireless products.
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Example of a simple wireless network
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster
Example of a simple wireless network
Figure 2-1: Example of a Simple Wireless Network
The above diagram shows a typical infrastructure wireless network setup. The wireless Access Points are
connecting to a Linksys switch that provides power to the Access Points. Each Access Point can connect multiple
wireless devices to the network. This network will provide connectivity among wireless network devices and PCs
that have a wired connection to the switch.
The switch then can connect to a router that can connect to an ISP to reach global Internet.
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point
The LEDs
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point
The LEDs
The Access Point's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel.
Power
Green. The Power LED lights up when the Access Point is powered on.
PoE
Green. The PoE LED lights up when the Access Point is powered through Ethernet cable.
WIRELESS
Green. The WIRELESS LED lights up when the wireless module is active on the Access Point. If
the Wireless LED is flashing, the Access Point is actively sending to or receiving data from a
wireless device.
ETHERNET
Green. The ETHERNET LED lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a
device through the Ethernet network port. If the ETHERNET LED is flashing, the Access Point is
actively sending to or receiving data from one of the devices over the Ethernet network port.
Figure 3-1: Front Panel
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The Ports
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster
The Ports
The Access Point’s port are located on the back of the device.
Reset Button
There are two ways to reset the Access Point to the factory default configuration. Either press
the
Reset
button, for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults using the Access
Point's web-based utility.
Ethernet
The Ethernet network port connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router
that may or may not support Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Power
The Power port connects to the supplied power adapter.
port:
the connection point on a computer or
networking device used for plugging in
cables or adapters
Figure 3-2: Back View
IMPORTANT:
Resetting the Access Point will
erase all of your settings (including wireless
security, IP address, and SSID) and replace
them with the factory defaults. Do not reset
the Access Point if you want to retain these
settings.
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Antennas and Positions
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster
Antennas and Positions
The Access Point’s antennas are located on the back of the device. The Access Point can be placed on a desktop
or wall-mounted. When placed on a desktop, the Access Point can be stacked with other Linksys Business Series
products.
Antenna
The Access Point has two detachable 2dBi omni-directional antennas. Adjust the two antennas
so that they form a 90 degree angle for best MIMO range performance.
Figure 3-3: Desktop Placement and Antenna Setup
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