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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
The AP Mode Tab
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
Wireless Bridge
. This mode connects two physically separated wired networks using two access points (use
additional access points to connect more wired networks). This feature only works with the Linksys Wireless-G
Exterior Access Point with Power Over Ethernet (model number: WAG54GPE) or another Wireless-G Access Point
with Power Over Ethernet (model number: WAP54GP).
To configure a Wireless Bridge environment, select
Wireless Bridge
, and enter the MAC addresses of the
wireless bridges/access points in the
MAC 1-4
fields. You will also need to set the remote wireless bridges/
access points to Wireless Bridge mode.
Change these settings as described here and click
Save Settings
to apply your changes, or click
Cancel
Changes
to cancel your changes. Click
Help
for more information.
IMPORTANT:
In Wireless Bridge mode, the Access
Point can ONLY be accessed by another access point
in Wireless Bridge mode. In order for your other
wireless devices to access the Access Point, you
must reset it to Access Point mode. The two modes
are mutually exclusive.
Figure 5-15: Wireless Bridge Diagram
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
The Administration - Management Tab
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
The Administration - Management Tab
On this screen you can configure the password and SNMP settings.
AP Password
You should change the password that controls access to the Access Point’s Web-based Utility.
Local AP Password
User Name
. Create a User Name and enter it in the field provided.
AP Password
. Create a Password for the Access Point’s Web-based Utility.
Re-enter to confirm
. To confirm the new Password, enter it again in this field.
Web Access
Web HTTPS Access
. HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure) uses SSL (Secured Socket Layer) to encrypt
data transmitted for higher security. To secure remote access of the Access Point’s Web-based Utility, select
Enabled
. Otherwise, select
Disabled
.
SNMP
SNMP is a popular network monitoring and management protocol. It provides network administrators with the
ability to monitor the status of the Access Point and receive notification of any critical events as they occur on the
Access Point.
To enable the SNMP support feature, select
Enabled
. Otherwise, select
Disabled
.
Identification
Contact
. Enter the name of the contact person, such as a network administrator, for the Access Point.
Device Name
. Enter the name you wish to give to the Access Point.
Location
. Enter the location of the Access Point.
Get Community
. Enter the password that allows read-only access to the Access Point’s SNMP information. The
default is
public
.
Figure 5-16: Administration - Management Screen
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
The Administration - Management Tab
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
Set Community
. Enter the password that allows read/write access to the Access Point’s SNMP information. The
default is
private
.
SNMP Trap-Community
. Enter the password required by the remote host computer that will receive trap
messages or notices sent by the Access Point.
SNMP Trusted Host
. You can restrict access to the Access Point’s SNMP information by IP address. Enter the IP
address in the field provided. If this field is left blank, then access is permitted from any IP address.
SNMP Trap-Destination
. Enter the IP address of the remote host computer that will receive the trap messages.
Change these settings as described here and click
Save Settings
to apply your changes, or click
Cancel
Changes
to cancel your changes. Click
Help
for more information.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
The Administration - Log Tab
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
The Administration - Log Tab
On this screen you can configure the log settings, as well as options for e-mail alerts of particular events.
Log
You can have logs that keep track of the Access Point’s activities.
Email Alert
E-Mail Alert
. To receive e-mail alerts when certain events occur, select
Enabled
. Otherwise, select
Disabled
.
E-Mail Address for Logs
. Enter the e-mail address that will receive the alert logs.
Notification Queue Length
Log Queue Length
. Designate the length of the log that will be e-mailed to you. The default is
20
entries.
Log Time Threshold
. Designate how often the log will be e-mailed. The default is
600
seconds (10 minutes).
Syslog Notification
Syslog is a protocol used to capture information about network activity. The Access Point supports this protocol
and send its activity logs to an external server. To enable Syslog, select
Enabled
. Otherwise, select
Disabled
.
Syslog Server IP Address
. Enter the IP address of the Syslog server. In addition to the standard event log, the
Access Point can send a detailed log to an external Syslog server. The Access Point’s Syslog captures all log
activities and includes information about all data transmissions.
Log
Unauthorized Login Attempt
. To receive alert logs about any unauthorized login attempts, click the checkbox.
System Error Messages
. If you want to log system error messages, click the checkbox.
Authorized Login
. If you want to log authorized logins, click the checkbox.
Configuration Changes
. If you want to log any configuration changes, click the checkbox.
Change these settings as described here and click
Save Settings
to apply your changes, or click
Cancel
Changes
to cancel your changes. Click
Help
for more information.
Figure 5-17: Administration - Log Screen
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The Administration - Factory Default Tab
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
The Administration - Factory Default Tab
On this screen you can restore the Access Point’s factory default settings.
Factory Default
Write down any custom settings before you restore the factory defaults. Once the Access Point is reset, you will
have to re-enter all of your configuration settings.
Restore Factory Defaults
. To restore the Access Point's factory default settings, click the
Yes
radio button.
Otherwise, click the
No
radio
button.
Change these settings as described here and click
Save Settings
to apply your changes, or click
Cancel
Changes
to cancel your changes. Click
Help
for more information.
The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab
On this screen you can upgrade the Access Point’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are
experiencing problems with the Access Point or the new firmware has a feature you want to use.
Firmware Upgrade
Before you upgrade the Access Point’s firmware, write down all of your custom settings. After you upgrade its
firmware, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration settings. To upgrade the Access Point’s firmware:
1.
Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website,
www.linksys.com
.
2.
Extract the firmware upgrade file on your computer.
3.
On the
Firmware Upgrade
screen, enter the location of the firmware upgrade file in the field provided, or click
the
Browse
button to find the file.
4.
Click the
Upgrade
button, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Click
Help
for more information.
Figure 5-19: Administration - Firmware Upgrade Screen
Figure 5-18: Administration - Factory Default Screen
upgrade:
to replace existing software or
firmware with a newer version

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