Manual

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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.

2.4 GHz Wireless-G
802.11g

Access Point
WIRELESS
Model No.

User Guide

WAP54G v2

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Copyright and Trademarks
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 CiscoSystems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Your guide to the Wireless-G Access Point has been designed to make understanding networking with the Access Point easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this guide: This checkmark means there is a Note of interestand is something you should pay special attention to while using the Access Point.

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Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction
Welcome What’s in this Guide?

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Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network
Network Topology Roaming Network Layout

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point
The Back Panel The Front Panel

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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point
Hardware Installation

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Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access PointSetup Wizard Linksys Wireless Guard Setup

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Chapter 6: Linksys Wireless Guard
Client Software Installation Network Access Your Account

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Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
Overview Navigating the Utility Accessing the Utility The Setup Tab The Status Tab The Advanced Tab The Help Tab

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Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions

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Appendix B: Wireless Security
Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks

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Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Specifications Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix I: Contact Information

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List of Figures
Figure 3-1: The Access Point’s Back Panel Figure 3-2: Front Panel Figure 5-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Figure 5-2: Connecting the Access Point Figure 5-3: Select an Access Point Figure 5-4: Enter the Password Figure 5-5: The Configure Network Address Settings Screen Figure 5-6: The Wireless Settings Screen Figure 5-7: The Security SettingsScreen Figure 5-8: The WEP Settings Screen Figure 5-9: The WPA-PSK Screen Figure 5-10: The Congratulations Screen Figure 5-11: The Attention Screen Figure 5-12: The Linksys Wireless Guard Setup Screen Figure 5-13: The Securing your Access Point Screen Figure 5-14: Note the New Password Screen Figure 5-15: The Adding Authorized Users Screen Figure 5-16: The Congratulations Screen Figure 6-1: NoteFigure 6-2: Configuring Windows Installer Figure 6-3: Exit Applications Figure 6-4: License Agreement Figure 6-5: Destination Location Figure 6-6: Copying Files Figure 6-7: Restart your Computer Figure 6-8: The Network Access Screen Figure 6-9: Member Login Figure 6-10: Home 6 7 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 23

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