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Appendix E: Glossary

Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

Spread Spectrum

- Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission.

SSID

(

S

ervice

S

et

ID

entifier) - Your wireless network's name.

Static IP Address

- A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network.

Static Routing

- Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path.

Subnet Mask

- An address code that determines the size of the network.

Switch

- 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of

devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an

electrical circuit.

TCP

(

T

ransmission

C

ontrol

P

rotocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement

from the recipient of data sent.

TCP/IP

(

T

ransmission

C

ontrol

P

rotocol/

I

nternet

P

rotocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a

network.

Telnet

- A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.

TFTP

(

T

rivial

F

ile

T

ransfer

P

rotocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password

capability.

Throughput

- The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period.

TKIP

(

T

emporal

K

ey

I

ntegrity

P

rotocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for

each packet transmitted.

Topology

- The physical layout of a network.

TX Rate

- Transmission Rate.

UDP

(

U

ser

D

atagram

P

rotocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement

from the recipient of the data that is sent.

Upgrade

- To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.

Upload

- To transmit a file over a network.

URL

(

U

niform

R

esource

L

ocator) - The address of a file located on the Internet.

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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

VPN

(

V

irtual

P

rivate

N

etwork) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another

over the Internet.

WAN

(

W

ide

A

rea

N

etwork)- The Internet.

WEP

(

W

ired

E

quivalent

P

rivacy) - A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for

greater security.

WINIPCFG

- A Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.

WLAN

(

W

ireless

L

ocal

A

rea

N

etwork) - A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with

each other wirelessly.

WPA

(

W

i-Fi

P

rotected

A

ccess) - a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)

encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.

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Appendix F: Specifications

Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

Appendix F: Specifications

Model

WAP54GP

Standards

IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af

Ports

Ethernet, Antenna, Power

Buttons

Reset

Cabling Type

UTP CAT 5

LEDs

Power, Ethernet, Wireless-G

Transmit Power

802.11g: 14dBm @ Normal Temp; 802.11b: 18dBm Normal Temp

Security Features

WEP, WPA, RADIUS

WEP Key Bits

64, 128

Dimensions

1.26" x 7.83" x 6.89"

(W x H x D)

(32 mm x 199 mm x 175 mm)

Unit Weight

1.01 lbs. (0.46 kg)

Power

12V 1A, IEEE802.3af Compliant PoE

Certifications

FCC, CE

Operating Temp.

-4º ~ 140º F (-20º ~ 60º C)

Storage Temp.

-4º ~ 140º F (-20º ~ 60º C)

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Appendix F: Specifications

Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

Operating Humidity

5% to 95% Non-Condensing

Storage Humidity

5% to 95% Non-Condensing

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Appendix G: Warranty Information

Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

Appendix G: Warranty Information

LIMITED WARRANTY

Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially

free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.

Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under

this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any

rebates.

This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser.

If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return

Authorization Number, if applicable.

BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING.

If You are

requested to return the Product, mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a

copy of your original proof of purchase.

RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE.

You

are responsible for shipping defective Products to Linksys.

Linksys pays for UPS Ground shipping from Linksys back to You

only.

Customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling

charges.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED

TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD.

ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED.

Some jurisdictions do not

allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to You.

This warranty gives

You specific legal rights, and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction.

This warranty does not apply if the Product (a) has been altered, except by Linksys, (b) has not been installed, operated,

repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Linksys, or (c) has been subjected to abnormal

physical or electrical stress, misuse, negligence, or accident.

In addition, due to the continual development of new

techniques for intruding upon and attacking networks, Linksys does not warrant that the Product will be free of

vulnerability to intrusion or attack.

TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUE OR

PROFIT, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY

OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT

(INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE), EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT

WILL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT.

The foregoing limitations will apply even

if any warranty or remedy provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the

exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You.

Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623.