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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
Navigating the Utility
Wireless-G Access Point
Navigating the Utility
There are four main tabs: Setup, Status, Advanced, and Help. Additional screens will be available from the main
tabs.
Setup
•
Basic Setup
. Enter the Internet connection and network settings on this screen.
•
Password
. Change the Access Point’s Password and change its settings back to their defaults from this
screen.
•
AP Mode
. From this screen, you can configure how the Access Point will work with other access points in
your network.
•
Log
. You can view or save, even email, activity logs from this screen.
Status
•
This screen will display current information on the Access Point, its settings, and its performance.
Advanced
•
Filters
. From this screen, you can allow or prevent access to your network.
•
Advanced Wireless
. From this screen, you can configure the Access Point’s more advanced wireless settings.
•
SNMP
. This screen allows you to customize the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) settings.
Help
•
For help on the various tabs in this Web-based Utility, go to this screen.
firmware:
the programming code that runs a
networking device
snmp:
the standard e-mail protocol on the Internet
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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
Accessing the Utility
Wireless-G Access Point
Accessing the Utility
To access the Web-based Utility of the Access Point, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter
the Access Point’s default IP address,
192.168.1.245
, in the
Address
field. Press the
Enter
key.
Open your web browser and type the IP Address you entered in the Setup Wizard. (The default IP address is
192.168.1.245.) (Should you need to learn what IP Address the Access Point presently uses, run the Setup Wizard
again. It will scan the Access Point and give you its IP Address.) Press the
Enter
key and the following screen will
appear. Leave the User Name field blank. The first time you open the Web-Based Utility, use the default password
admin
. You can set a new password from the Password tab.
static ip address:
a fixed address assigned to
a computer or device connected to a network
Figure 6-1: Password Screen
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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Setup Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
The Setup Tab
Basic Setup
The first screen that appears displays the
Basic Setup
screen. This allows you to change the Access Point's
general settings. Change these settings as described here and click
Save Settings
to apply your changes or
Cancel Changes
to cancel your changes. If you require online help, click
Help
.
•
Firmware
. This will display the Access Point's current firmware version. Firmware can be upgraded from
the Help tab.
•
AP Name
. You may assign any name to the Access Point.
Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially
if you are employing multiple access points on the same network. Verify this is the name you wish to use and
click
Save Settings
to set it.
LAN
The selections under this heading allow you to configure the Access Point’s connection to your Ethernet (wired)
network.
•
Configuration Type
. Select
Static IP Address
if your ISP provided you with the IP Address, Subnet Mask,
and Gateway address or select
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
if your ISP assigns IP addresses via a DHCP
server.
The following fields apply ONLY when the Static IP Address option is selected:
•
IP Address
. The IP address must be unique to your network. We suggest you use the default IP address of
192.168.1.245. This is a private IP address, so there is no need to purchase a separate IP address from your
service provider.
•
Subnet Mask
.
The Subnet Mask must be the same as that set on your Ethernet network.
•
Gateway
.
If you have assigned a static IP address to the Access Point, then enter the IP address of your
network’s Gateway, such as a router, in the Gateway field. If your network does not have a Gateway, then
leave this field blank.
Figure 6-2: The Basic Setup Screen
dhcp:
a networking protocol that allows administrators to
assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by
"leasing" an IP address to a user for a limited amount of
time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.
firmware:
programming code that runs a networking device
isp (internet service provider):
a company that provides
access to the Internet
static ip address:
a fixed address assigned to a computer
or device that is connected to a network
subnet mask:
an address code that determines the size
of the network
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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Setup Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
Wireless
The selections under this heading allow you to configure the Access Point’s connection to your wireless network.
•
Mode
.
Select
Mixed
and both Wireless-G and Wireless-B computers will be allowed on the network, but the
speed will be reduced. Select
G-Only
for maximum speed with Wireless-G products only. The final selection,
B-Only
, allows only Wireless-B products on the network.
•
SSID
.
The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be
identical for all points in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric
characters, which may be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your
wireless network. For added security, you should change the SSID from the default name,
linksys
, to a
unique name.
•
SSID Broadcast
.
Allows the SSID to be broadcast on your network. You may want to enable this function
while configuring your network, but make sure that you disable it when you are finished. With this enabled,
someone could easily obtain the SSID information with site survey software and gain unauthorized access to
your network. Click
Enable
to broadcast the SSID to all wireless devices in range. Click
Disable
to increase
network security and prevent the SSID from being seen on networked PCs.
•
Channel
. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings,
between 1 and 11. All points in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function
correctly.
•
Wireless Security
. To enable wireless security, through WPA or WEP encryption, select the
Enable
radio
button. To disable such security, select the radio button by
Disable
. To change the security settings for your
network, click the
Edit Security Settings
button. A notification window will ask if you wish to change the
settings. Click
OK
to continue or
Cancel
to return to the
Basic Setup
tab.
software:
instructions for the computer
wpa:
a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal
Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in
conjunction with a RADIUS server.
wep:
a method of encrypting network data transmitted
on a wireless network for greater security
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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Setup Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
Wireless Security Settings
The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are four wireless security
mode options supported by the Access Point: WPA Pre-Shared Key, WPA RADIUS, RADIUS, and WEP. (WPA stands
for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. WEP stands for Wired
Equivalent Privacy, while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) These four are briefly
discussed here. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Access Point, turn to “Appendix
B: Wireless Security.”
WPA Pre-Shared Key
. WPA gives you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys.
Select the type of algorithm,
TKIP
or
AES
. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-32 characters. Then enter a Group Key
Renewal period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys.
WPA RADIUS
. This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used
when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.) First, select the type of WPA algorithm you want to use,
TKIP
or
AES
. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the Access
Point and the server. Last, enter a Key Renewal Timeout, which instructs the Access Point how often it should
change the encryption keys.
Figure 6-4: WPA Radius Settings
Figure 6-3: WPA Pre-Shared Key Settings
server:
any computer whose function in a
network is to provide user access to files,
printing, communications, and other services
tkip:
a wireless encryption protocol that provides
dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted

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