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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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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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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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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