Linksys WAP2000 - Manual (Page 18)

Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration
4 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
priority queues for different types of traffic. It automatically
maps the incoming packets to the appropriate queues
based on QoS settings (in the IP or layer 2 header). WMM
provides the capability to prioritize wireless traffic in your
environment. The default is Disabled (unchecked).
AP Mode
On this screen you can change the Access Point’s mode of
operation. In most cases, you can keep the default setting
- Access Point. You may wish to change the Access Point’s
mode of operation if you want to use the Access Point as
a wireless repeater to extend the range of your wireless
network. You may also wish to change the Access Point’s
mode of operation if you want to use the Access Point as
a wireless bridge; for example, you can use two Access
Points in Wireless Bridge mode to connect two wired
networks that are in two different buildings.
The AP Mode Tab
The Access Point offers three modes of operation: Access
Point, Wireless Repeater, and Wireless Bridge. For the
Repeater and Bridge modes, make sure the SSID, channel,
and security settings are the same for the other wireless
access points/devices.
MAC Address The MAC address of the Access Point is
displayed here.
Access Point The Mode is set to Access Point by default.
This connects your wireless PCs to a wired network. In
most cases, no change is necessary.
Allow wireless signal to be repeated by a
repeater
Select this option if you want to use another
wireless device to repeat the signal of this Access Point.
You will need to enter the MAC address(es) of the
repeating device(s). Up to 3 repeaters can be used.
Wireless Repeater When set to Wireless Repeater mode,
the Wireless Repeater is able to communicate with a
remote access point within its range and retransmit its
signal. Click Site Survey to select the access point that will
have its signal repeated by this Access Point or enter the
MAC address of the access point manually.
AP Mode > Wireless Repeater > Site Survey
Wireless Bridge This mode connects physically separated
wired networks using multiple access points. Wireless
clients will not be able to connect to the access point in
this mode. Enter the MAC address(es) of the access point(s)
that will bridge to this access point.
Administration > Management
On this screen you can configure the password, Web
Access, and SNMP settings.
Administration > Management
You should change the User Name/Password that controls
access to the Access Point’s web-based utility.
User Name Modify the administrator user name. The
default is admin.
Password Modify the administrator password for the
Access Point’s web-based utility. The default is admin.
Re-enter to confirm To confirm the new Password, enter
it again in this field.