User GuideLinksys WAP300N

7Setting Up: BasicsLinksys WAP300N Wireless Bridge modeWirelessly connects separate wired networks. For instructions about using t

8Setting Up: BasicsLinksys WAP300NHow to install your WAP300NThe easiest way to install your WAP300N is to use the included Setup CD. NOTEThe Setup CD

9Setting Up: BasicsLinksys WAP300NHow to use Access Point modeIn addition to the topics below, see the topics “How to set up the MAC filter” on page 1

10Setting Up: BasicsLinksys WAP300NHow to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PINUse this method if your device has a Wi-Fi Prot

11Setting Up: BasicsLinksys WAP300N4. Configure the following fields:Wireless Band—Select the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz radio band. The 5GHz band is much less

12Setting Up: BasicsLinksys WAP300NRADIUSRADIUS ServerEnter the IP address of the RADIUS server.RADIUS PortEnter the port number of the RADIUS server.

13Setting Up: BasicsLinksys WAP300NNumber of Wireless Networks—The number of wireless networks that were detected.Wireless Network Name—The network na

14Setting Up: BasicsLinksys WAP300N- OR -a. Log into the WAP300N’s browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 8).b. Cl

15Setting Up: BasicsLinksys WAP300NDepending on the security mode you select, you may be asked to enter additional information. Refer to the following

16Setting Up: BasicsLinksys WAP300NHow to run a wireless network site surveyWe recommend using wireless network site survey to set up your WAP300N in

iContentsLinksys WAP300NiOverviewPackage contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Back view

17Setting Up: BasicsLinksys WAP300NHow to set up Wireless Bridge ModeTo set up Wireless Bridge mode:Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings1. Log into t

18Setting Up: BasicsLinksys WAP300NHow to set up wireless securityCAUTIONWhile in Wireless Bridge mode, this device can communicate with other WAP300

19Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys WAP300N19How to set up the MAC filterFor: Access Point mode onlyWhen your WAP300N is in Access Point mode, you can

20Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys WAP300NHow to set up QoS (Quality of Service)For: Access Point and Wireless Media Connector modes onlyTo set up QoS:Wire

21Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys WAP300NHow to change the passwordYou can change the WAP300N’s password to limit access to the browser-based utility.To c

22Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys WAP300N22TroubleshootingIf you forgot your device password or static IP addressIf you have forgotten your WAP300N

23Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys WAP300NHow to restore your WAP300N’s factory settingsIf custom settings on your WAP300N are not working correctly,

24Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys WAP300NHow to view device and local network informationTo view device and local network information:1. Log into th

25Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys WAP300NBit Rate—The data transmission rate.Signal—The percentage of signal strength is displayed.SSID Broadcast—SS

26SpecificationsLinksys WAP300N2626Linksys WAP300NModel WAP300NDescription Linksys Wireless-N Access PointEthernet Port Speed 10/100 Mbps (Fast Eth

iiContentsLinksys WAP300NSpecicationsLinksys WAP300N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Environ

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1OverviewLinksys WAP300N1OverviewPackage contentsIn addition to your device, the package includes: • Quick Installation Guide • Network (Ethernet) cab

2OverviewLinksys WAP300NBottom view • Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5 seconds to reset the device to its factory defaults.

3Setting Up: BasicsLinksys WAP300N3How to expand your home networkWhat is a network?A network is any group of devices that can communicate with each o

4Setting Up: BasicsLinksys WAP300NAccess Point ModeAdds wireless networking to an existing wired (Ethernet) network or upgrades an existing wireless n

5Setting Up: BasicsLinksys WAP300NWireless Media Connector modeAdds wireless networking capability to any wired (Ethernet) device. For instructions ab

6Setting Up: BasicsLinksys WAP300NWireless Range Extender modeExtends the wireless range of an existing wireless network, and also adds wire