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Instant Wireless
®
Series
Dual-Band Wireless
A + G Access Point
Use this guide to install:
WAP55AG
User Guide
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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2003 Linksys, All Rights
Reserved.
Instant Wireless, Linksys, and the Linksys logo are registered trademarks of
Linksys Group, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks and brand names are the proper-
ty of their respective proprietors.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Linksys guarantees that every Instant Wireless Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point
will be free from physical defects in material and workmanship for
three
year from the date
of purchase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications section of this User
Guide.
If the product proves defective during this warranty period, go to the Linksys website at
www.linksys.com
for complete Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) assistance. You
can also call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a RMA Number. BE SURE TO
HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACK-
AGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED
WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the RMA Number
clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of pur-
chase. All customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada shall
be held responsible for shipping and handling charges.
IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PROD-
UCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFT-
WARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS OFFERS NO REFUNDS FOR ITS PROD-
UCTS.
Linksys makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory,
with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accom-
panying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or
fitness for any particular purpose. Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its prod-
ucts, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
Please direct all inquiries to:
Linksys
P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623.
SAFETY AND REGULATORY NOTICES
FCC STATEMENT
The Instant Wireless Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point has been tested and com-
plies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•
Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
•
Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's
•
Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by
Linksys could void the user's authority to operate the device.
FCC Caution: Operation within the 5150 to 5250GHz band is restricted to indoor use only.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, the antenna(s) for this
device must comply with the following:
•
Access points with 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz integrated antenna must operate with a sepa-
ration distance of at least 20 cm from all persons using the cable provided and must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
End-users must be provided with specific operations for satisfying RF exposure compli-
ance.
Note: Dual antennas used for diversity operation are not considered co-located.
Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210
du Canada.
"To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be oper-
ated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its
transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing."
" Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une
licence, il doit être utilisé à l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir
un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à
l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. "
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE)
Linksys Group declares that the Instant Wireless
®
Series products included in the Instant
Wireless
®
Series conform to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the
European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, EMC directive 89/336/EEC, and Low Voltage
directive 73/23/EEC:
For 11Mbps, 2.4 GHz access points with 100 mW radios, the following standards were
applied:
•
ETS 300-826, 301 489-1 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.
•
EN 609 50 Safety
•
ETS 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.
For 54 Mbps, 5 GHz access points with 40 mW radios, the following standards were
applied:
•
ETS 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.
•
EN 609 50 Safety
•
ETS 301-893 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.
Caution: The frequencies used by 802.11a wireless LAN devices are not yet harmonized
within the European community, 802.11a products are designed for use only in specific
countries, and are not allowed to be operated in countries other than those of designat-
ed use. Contact local Authority for procedure to follow.
Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor
use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation.
Contact local Authority for procedure to follow.
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Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1
The Instant Wireless Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point
1
Features
1
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
2
Network Topology
2
Roaming
2
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Dual-Band
Wireless A + G Access Point
3
The Access Point’s Back Panel
3
The Access Point’s Front Panel
4
Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band
Wireless A + G Access Point
5
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Dual-Band
Wireless A + G Access Point
6
Chapter 6: Configuring the Dual-Band
Wireless A + G Access Point
14
The Setup Tab
14
WEP Encryption
16
The Password Tab
18
The Status Tab
19
The Statistics Tab
19
The Log Tab
20
The Help Tab
20
The Filters Tab
21
The Advanced Wireless Tab
22
The SNMP Tab
25
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
26
Frequently Asked Questions
26
Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of
above 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) are considered as not com-
pliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the European
community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC
and/or the CEPT recommendation Rec 70.03.
For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys
Corporate Compliance.
•
Linksys Group vakuuttaa täten että Instant Wireless Dual-Band Wireless A + G
Access Point tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY, direktiivin 89/336/EEC ja direk-
tiivin 73/23/EEC oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden
ehtojen mukainen.
•
Linksys Group déclare que la Instant Wireless Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access
Point est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la direc-
tive 1999/5/EC, la directive 89/336/EEC, et à la directive 73/23/EEC.
•
Belgique B L'utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 11 (2462 MHz), 12 (2467
MHz), et 13 (2472 MHz). Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâti-
ment, au-dessus d'un espace
public, aucun enregistrement n'est nécessaire pour
une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enreg-
istrement auprès de l'IBPT est requise. Pour une utilisation publique à l'extérieur de
bâtiments, une licence de l'IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences,
veuillez contacter l'IBPT.
•
France F:
2.4 GHz Bande : les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, et 2472 MHz respec-
tivement) sont complétement libres d'utilisation en France (en utilisation intérieur).
Pour ce qui est des autres canaux, ils peuvent être soumis à autorisation selon le
départment. L'utilisation en extérieur est soumis à autorisation préalable et très
restreint.
5 GHz Bande: Conformément aux décisions de la CEPT, l'utilisation des fréquences
de la bande 5150 MHz - 5350 MHz est autorisée à l'intérieur des bâtiments avec une
puissance maximale de 200 mW, et interdite en extérieur. La bande 5470 MHz - 5725
MHz n'est pas ouverte aujourd'hui.
Vous pouvez contacter l'Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications
(http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour de plus amples renseignements.
2.4 GHz Band: only channels 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, and 2472 MHz
respectively) may be used freely in France for indoor use. License required for out-
door installations.
5 GHz Band: frequencies in the 5150 MHz - 5350 MHz band may be used indoor
with maximum power of 200 mW. Their use is forbidden outdoors. The 5470 MHz -
5725 MHz band is not currently open.
Please contact ART (http://www.art-telecom.fr) for procedure to follow.
•
Deutschland D: Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwending, aber nicht genehmi-
gungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.
•
Germany D: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for proce-
dure to follow.
•
Italia I: E' necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Verificare
con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. L'uso per installazione in esterni non e' per-
messa.
•
Italy I: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not allowed.
•
The Netherlands NL License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for
procedure to follow.
•
Nederlands NL Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op
met verkoper voor juiste procedure.
UG-WAP55AG-30214NC KL
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Instant Wireless
®
Series
Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Linksys Dual-Band Wireless A+G Access Point gives you universal wireless
connectivity.
It's the best way to add wireless capability to your existing wired
network, or to add bandwidth to your wireless installation.
The Dual-Band Wireless A+G Access Point actually contains two separate wire-
less connectivity radio transceivers, which support all three popular wireless net-
working specifications.
The first transceiver uses the 2.4GHz radio band, sup-
porting both the widely-used and inexpensive Wireless-B (802.11b) standard at
11Mbps, and the new, almost five times faster, Wireless-G (draft 802.11g) at
54Mbps.
The second radio operates in the 5GHz band, and supports Wireless-A
(802.11a) networking, also at 54Mbps.
Since the two radios operate in different
bands, they can work simultaneously, blanketing your wireless zone with high-
speed bandwidth.
To protect your data and privacy, the A+G Access Point can encrypt all wireless
transmissions.
The MAC Address filter lets you decide exactly who has access
to your wireless network while Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) puts your
network on the cleanest channel in your location.
Configuration is a snap with
the web browser-based configuration utility.
With the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless A+G Access Point, you'll have the best of
all worlds -- Wireless-B for legacy compatibility, and both Wireless-G and
Wireless-A for high-speed access.
•
Dual-band, tri-standard Access Point communicates with Wireless-A
(802.11a), Wireless-B (802.11b), and Wireless-G (draft 802.11g) wireless
networks
•
Protect your wireless investment while preparing your infrastructure for the
future
•
Advanced features: SNMP manageability, and Dynamic Frequency Selection
(DFS)
•
Powerful security: Up to 152-bit wireless data encryption (WEP), and wire-
less MAC address filter
•
Performance Investment Protection: Compatibility with Wireless-A
(802.11a), Wireless-B (802.11b) and Wireless-G (draft 802.11g)
Standards
•
Ideal Wireless Solution for Enterprise customers
•
MAC Address Filtering and up to 152-bit WEP Encryption
•
Built in Web UI for easy configuration from any Web Browser
•
Firmware upgradeable through Web-browser
•
Quick Setup and Easy for Deployment
•
Free Technical Support - 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free U.S. Calls
•
1-Year Limited Warranty
1
Features
Appendix B: Setting Up the TCP/IP and
IPX Protocols
31
Setting Up TCP/IP in Windows
31
TCP/IP Setup for Windows 95, 98, and Millennium
32
IPX Setup for Windows 95, 98, and Millennium
32
TCP/IP Setup for Windows NT 4.0
33
IPX Setup for Windows NT 4.0
33
TCP/IP Setup for Windows 2000
34
IPX Setup for Windows 2000
34
TCP/IP Setup for Windows XP
35
Appendix C: Glossary
36
Appendix D: Specifications
46
Environmental
47
Appendix E: Warranty Information
48
Appendix F: Contact Information
49
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Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Dual-
Band Wireless A + G Access Point
The Access Point’s ports, where a network cable is connected, are located on
the Access Point’s back panel, shown in Figure 3-1.
LAN
This
LAN
(Local Area Network) port connects to Ethernet net-
work devices, such as a hub, switch, or router.
Power
The
Power
port is where you will connect the power adapter.
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 from the password tab in the
Access Point’s Web-Based Utility.
3
2
The Access Point’s Back Panel
Figure 3-1
Important:
Resetting the Access Point will erase all of your settings
(WEP Encryption, Wireless and LAN settings, etc.) and replace
them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Access Point if you
want to retain these settings
Chapter 2: Planning Your
Wireless Network
A wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one Instant
Wireless Series adapter.
Computers in a wireless LAN must be configured to
share the same radio channel.
The Instant Wireless Series adapters provide access to a wired LAN for wire-
less workstations.
An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an infra-
structure configuration.
A group of Instant Wireless Series adapter users and
an Access Point compose a Basic Service Set (BSS).
Each Instant Wireless
Series adapter PC in a BSS can talk to any computer in a wired LAN infra-
structure via the Access Point.
An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of an Instant Wireless
Series adapter PC to a wired LAN, and doubles the effective wireless trans-
mission range for two Instant Wireless Series adapter PCs.
Since the Access
Point is able to forward data within its BSS, the effective transmission range in
an infrastructure LAN is doubled.
Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users.
More
than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS).
This con-
tinuous network allows users to roam freely within an ESS.
All PCs equipped
with an Instant Wireless Series adapter within one ESS must be configured
with the same ESS ID and use the same radio channel.
Before enabling an ESS with roaming capability, choosing a feasible radio
channel and optimum Access Point position is recommended. Proper Access
Point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance per-
formance.
Roaming
Network Topology
Instant Wireless
®
Series
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