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The Status - Local Network Tab

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The Status - Local Network Tab

The

Local Network

screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the local network.

Information

Hardware Version

. This is the version of the Access Point’s current hardware.

Software Version

. This is the version of the Access Point’s current software.

Local MAC Address

. The MAC address of the Access Point’s Local Area Network (LAN) interface is displayed

here.

System Up Time

. This is the length of time the Access Point has been running.

Local Network

IP Address

. This shows the Access Point’s IP Address, as it appears on your local network.

Subnet Mask

. This shows the Access Point’s Subnet Mask.

To update the status information, click the

Refresh

button. Help information is displayed on the right-hand side of

the screen.

Figure 6-24: Status - Local Network

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The Status - Wireless Tab

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The Status - Wireless Tab

The

Wireless

screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the wireless network(s).

Wireless Network

MAC Address

. The MAC Address of the Access Point’s wireless interface is displayed here.

SSID

. The Access Point’s SSID is displayed here.

Mode

. The Access Point’s wireless network mode is displayed here.

Channel

. The Access Point’s Channel setting for the SSID is shown here.

To update the status information, click the

Refresh

button. Help information is displayed on the right-hand side of

the screen.

Figure 6-25: Status - Wireless

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The Status - System Performance Tab

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The Status - System Performance Tab

The

System Performance

screen displays the Access Point’s status information for its current settings and data

transmissions.

System Performance

Wired

Name

. This indicates that the statistics are for the wired network, the LAN.

IP Address

. The Access Point’s local IP address is displayed here.

MAC Address

. This shows the MAC Address of the Access Point’s wired interface.

Connection

. This shows the status of the Access Point’s connection for the wired network.

Packets Received

. This shows the number of packets received.

Packets Sent

. This shows the number of packets sent.

Bytes Received

. This shows the number of bytes received.

Bytes Sent

. This shows the number of bytes sent.

Error Packets Received

. This shows the number of error packets received.

Drop Received Packets

. This shows the number of packets being dropped after they were received.

Wireless

Name

. This indicates the wireless network/SSID to which the statistics refer.

IP Address

. The Access Point’s local IP address is displayed here.

MAC Address

. This shows the MAC Address of the Access Point’s wireless interface.

Connection

. This shows the status of the Access Point’s wireless networks.

Packets Received

. This shows the number of packets received for each wireless network.

Packets Sent

. This shows the number of packets sent for each wireless network.

Figure 6-26: Status - System Performance

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Bytes Received

. This shows the number of bytes received for each wireless network.

Bytes Sent

. This shows the number of bytes sent for each wireless network.

Error Packets Received

. This shows the number of error packets received for each wireless network.

Drop Received Packets

. This shows the number of packets being dropped after they were received.

To update the status information, click the

Refresh

button. Help information is displayed on the right-hand side of

the screen.

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions

Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the

Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet. Read the descriptions below to help solve your problems. If

you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at

www.linksys.com

.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Access Point act as my DHCP Server?

No.

The Access Point is nothing more than a wireless hub, and as such cannot be configured to handle DHCP

capabilities.

Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network?

This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the

application’s documentation to determine if it supports operation over a network.

Can I play multiplayer games with other users of the wireless network?

Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN (local area network). Refer to the game’s

documentation for more information.

What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?

It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware

from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard.

The 802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?

It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11g standard allows wireless networking hardware

from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11g standard.

The 802.11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

What is the IEEE 802.11n draft standard?

It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks that is being finalized. The 802.11n standard will allow

wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware

complies with the 802.11n standard. The 802.11n standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 600Mbps and

an operating frequency of either 2.4GHz or 5 GHz.

What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?

The product supports the following IEEE 802.11 functions: