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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

Network Layout

Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

Network Layout

The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 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 when you want to enjoy USB

connectivity. These wireless products can also communicate with a 802.11g or 802.11b Wireless PrintServer.

To link your wired network with your wireless network, connect the Access Point’s Ethernet network port to any

switch or router. If you want to use Power Over Ethernet (POE), then connect the Access Point to any switch or

router that complies with the POE standard (802.3af)—or you can use a POE injector, such as the Linksys

WAPPOE or WAPPOE12.

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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The Front Panel

Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G

Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

The Front Panel

The Access Point's LEDs, which indicate activity and status information, are located on the front panel.

Power

Green. The

Power

LED lights up when the Access Point is powered on.

Ethernet

Green. The

Ethernet

LED lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a

device through the Ethernet network port. If the LED is flashing, the Access Point is actively

sending to or receiving data from one of the devices over the Ethernet network port.

Wireless-G

Green. The

Wireless-G

LED lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a

wireless device. If the wireless LED is flashing, the Access Point is actively sending to or

receiving data from a wireless device.

Figure 3-1: Front Panel

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The Back Panel

Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

The Back Panel

The Access Point's Ethernet network and power ports, as well as the Reset button, are located on the back panel.

Ethernet Port

The Ethernet network port connects to an Ethernet network device, such as a switch or router.

Reset Button

There are two ways to Reset the Access Point's factory defaults. Either press the

Reset

button, for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults using the Access Point's Web-

based Utility.

Power Port

The Power port connects to the Access Point’s power adapter. (This port will not be used if you

are using Power Over Ethernet.)

Figure 3-2: Back Panel

port:

the connection point on a computer or

networking device used for plugging in

cables or adapters

IMPORTANT:

Resetting the Access Point will erase all of your settings

(including wireless security, IP address, and power output) and replace them

with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Access Point if you want to retain

these settings.

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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

Overview

Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point with

Power Over Ethernet

Overview

This chapter explains how to connect the Access Point for setups.

Connections for Setup

1.

Attach the Access Point’s antenna.

2.

Connect your Ethernet network cable to your network router or switch. Then connect the other end of the

network cable to the Access Point’s Ethernet port.

3.

If you are using Power Over Ethernet (POE), proceed to the following section, “Placement Options.”

If you are not using POE, 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’s powers on.

Proceed to the following section, “Placement Options.”

Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable

Figure 4-2: Connect the Power

NOTE:

The Bridge features Power Over

Ethernet (POE) support. POE technology allows

a POE adapter (also known as a power injector,

power hub, or inline power device) to supply

data and power to an Ethernet device using a

single Ethernet network cable. To use the

Bridge’s POE feature, follow the instructions

for your specific POE device.

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Placement Options

Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

Placement Options

There are three ways to place the Access Point. The first way is to place it horizontally on a surface, so it sits on

its four rubber feet. The second way is to stand the Access Point vertically on a surface. The third way is to mount

it on a wall. The stand and wall-mount options are explained in further detail below.

Stand Option

1.

Near the Access Point’s bottom panel are two rubber feet and two rubber inserts. Remove them to expose the

stand slots you want to use.

2.

The Access Point includes four triangular stands. With its rubber pad facing the bottom, insert a stand into a

slot, and push the stand upward until the stand snaps into place.

Repeat this step with the other stands.

Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G

Access Point with Power Over Ethernet,” for directions on how to configure the Access Point.

Wall-Mount Option

1.

On one of the Access Point’s side panels are four rubber feet. Remove four adjacent feet to expose the wall-

mount slots you want to use. The distance between two adjacent slots is 145 mm (5.7 inches).

2.

Determine where you want to mount the Access Point.

3.

Drill four holes into the wall. Make sure adjacent holes are 145 mm (5.7 inches) apart.

4.

Insert a screw into each hole, and leave 5 mm (0.2 inches) of its head exposed.

5.

Maneuver the Router so the wall-mount slots line up with the four screws.

6.

Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Access Point down until the screws fit snugly into

the wall-mount slots.

Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G

Access Point with Power Over Ethernet,” for directions on how to configure the Access Point.

Figure 4-4: The Access Point’s Wall-Mount Slots

Figure 4-3: The Access Point’s Stand Slots

145 mm

(5.7 inches)