Linksys WAP54G - Manual (Page 11)

Wireless-G Access Point
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LAN
• MAC Address. The MAC Address of the LAN (Local Area Network)
interface is displayed here.
• Configuration Type. Select Static IP Address if your ISP provided you with
the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and default Gateway address or Select
Automatic Configuration - DHCP if your ISP assigns IP addresses via
DHCP.
• 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. Verify the address and click the Apply button to save your changes.
• Subnet Mask. The Access Point’s Subnet Mask (or IP Mask) must be the
same as your Ethernet network. Verify this is correct and click the Apply
button to set it.
• 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
Chapter 6: Configuring the
Wireless-G Access Point
The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box, with
the default settings in the Setup Wizard. However, if you’d like to change these
settings, the Access Point can be configured through your web browser with the
Web-Based Utility. This chapter explains how to configure the Access Point in
this manner.
Open your web browser and type
the IP Address you entered in the
Setup Wizard (the default IP
address is 192.168.1.245). Press
the Enter key and the following
screen, shown in Figure 6-1, 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 on the
Password screen shown in Figure
6-5.
The first screen that appears, shown in Figure 6-2, is the Setup tab. This allows
you to change the Access Point’s general settings. Change these settings as
described here, and click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel to
cancel your changes. If you require online help, click the Help button.
• Firmware Version. This displays the current version of the Access Point’s
firmware. Firmware should only be upgraded if you experience problems
with the Access Point and can be upgraded from the Help tab.
• AP Name. You may assign any name to the Access Point. Unique, memo-
rable 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 the Apply button to set it.
Figure 6-1
The Setup Tab
Note: The Access Point is designed to function properly after
using the Setup Wizard. This chapter is provided solely for those
who wish to perform more advanced configuration or monitoring.