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- Page 1 User Guide Linksys WAP300N...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Linksys WAP300N Contents Contents Overview How to use Wireless Range Extender mode How to select Wireless Range Extender mode Package contents How to run a wireless network site survey How to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup Back view How to manually set up your WAP300N... -
Page 3: Specifications
Linksys WAP300N Contents Specifications Linksys WAP300N Environmental... -
Page 4: Package Contents
Linksys WAP300N Overview Overview Back view Antennas Wireless activity indicator Power port and indicator Wi-Fi Protected Setup button and indicator Ethernet port and activity indicator Antenna connector—For connecting the included antennas • Wireless activity indicator—In Access Point mode, it lights up solid •... -
Page 5: Bottom View
Linksys WAP300N Overview Bottom view Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5 seconds to reset the • device to its factory defaults... -
Page 6: Setting Up: Basics
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics Setting Up: Basics How to expand your home network Where to find more help In addition to this User Guide, you can also find help at Linksys.com/support (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums) -
Page 7: Operating Modes
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics Operating modes Access Point Mode Adds wireless networking to an existing wired (Ethernet) network or upgrades an existing wireless network For instructions about using this mode, see “How to use Access Point mode” on page 9 If you have a wired network, this mode adds the ability to connect wireless devices •... -
Page 8: Wireless Media Connector Mode
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics Wireless Media Connector mode Adds wireless networking capability to any wired (Ethernet) device For instructions about using this mode, see “How to use Wireless Media Connector mode” on page 12 Ethernet-Capable Internet Modem Wireless Game Console... -
Page 9: Wireless Range Extender Mode
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics Wireless Range Extender mode Extends the wireless range of an existing wireless network, and also adds wireless networking capability to any wired (Ethernet) device For instructions about using this mode, see “How to use Wireless Range Extender mode” on page 15... -
Page 10: Wireless Bridge Mode
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics Wireless Bridge mode Wirelessly connects separate wired networks For instructions about using this mode, see “How to use Wireless Bridge mode” on page 16 Ethernet Network Internet Modem Router Switch Printer WAP300N WAP300N WAP300N Ethernet... -
Page 11: How To Install Your Wap300N
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics How to install your WAP300N The easiest way to install your WAP300N is to use the included Setup CD NOTE The Setup CD can only help you set up the WAP300N in Access TIPS Point mode For more information and examples of other modes, •... -
Page 12: How To Use Access Point Mode
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics How to use Access Point mode NOTE Your WAP300N must have Wi-Fi Protected Setup enabled before In addition to the topics below, see the topics “How to set up the MAC filter” on you can use it to connect network devices In the browser-based page 19 and “How to set up QoS (Quality of Service)”... -
Page 13: How To Manually Set Up Your Wap300N
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics How to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 4. On the client device, enter the PIN listed on the WAP300N’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen It is also listed on the bottom of the WAP300N In Use this method if your device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN (Personal the example below, the WAP300N’s PIN is 32744781... -
Page 14: How To Set Up Wireless Security
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics How to set up wireless security 4. Configure the following fields: Wireless Band—Select the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz radio band The 5 GHz band is much less crowded than the 2 4 GHz band, so it is more likely to be... -
Page 15: How To Use Wireless Media Connector Mode
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics 3. Select Wireless Media Connector, then click Save Settings RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server Enter the port number of the RADIUS RADIUS Port server The default is 1812 Enter the key shared between the router... -
Page 16: How To Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics How to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup Number of Wireless Networks—The number of wireless networks that were detected If your wireless router or access point supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, you can Wireless Network Name—The network name (SSID) of each discovered... -
Page 17: How To Manually Set Up Your Wap300N
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics How to manually set up your WAP300N - OR - a. Log into the WAP300N’s browser-based utility (see “How to open the You can follow these instructions to connect your WAP300N to your router, or browser-based utility”... -
Page 18: How To Use Wireless Range Extender Mode
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics How to use Wireless Range Extender Depending on the security mode you select, you may be asked to enter additional information Refer to the following table mode Information Security mode Required Description Enter the passphrase shared by this... -
Page 19: How To Run A Wireless Network Site Survey
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics How to use Wireless Bridge mode How to run a wireless network site survey We recommend using wireless network site survey to set up your WAP300N in Wireless Range Extender mode For instructions on using wireless network How to select Wireless Bridge mode site survey to connect your WAP300N to a wireless router, see “How to run a... -
Page 20: How To Set Up Wireless Bridge Mode
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics How to set up Wireless Bridge Mode Channel—Choose the operating channel for your wireless network CAUTION To set up Wireless Bridge mode: While in Wireless Bridge mode, this device can communicate with Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings other WAP300N devices only if they are also in Wireless Bridge mode 1. -
Page 21: How To Set Up Wireless Security
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics How to set up wireless security CAUTION While in Wireless Bridge mode, this device can communicate with other WAP300N devices only if they are also in Wireless Bridge mode and the wireless settings are all identical To set up wireless security for your WAP300N in Wireless Bridge mode: Wireless >... -
Page 22: Setting Up: Advanced
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Advanced Setting Up: Advanced How to set up the MAC filter Access Restriction—To block wireless access by MAC address, select Prevent To allow wireless access by MAC address, select Permit For: Access Point mode only MAC 01-32—Enter the Wi-Fi MAC addresses of the devices you want to... -
Page 23: How To Set Up Qos (Quality Of Service)
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Advanced How to set up QoS (Quality of Service) How to change the IP address For: Access Point and Wireless Media Connector modes only You can choose whether the WAP300N gets its IP address automatically (using... -
Page 24: How To Change The Password
Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Advanced How to change the password How to disable wireless admin access You can change the WAP300N’s password to limit access to the browser-based For additional security, you can disable the ability to wirelessly log into the... -
Page 25: Maintaining And Monitoring
Linksys WAP300N Maintaining and Monitoring Maintaining and Monitoring Troubleshooting To restore your WAP300N configuration: 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based If you forgot your device password or static IP address utility” on page 8) 2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page If you have forgotten your WAP300N admin password, or if you have set a static 3. -
Page 26: How To Restore Your Wap300N's Factory Settings
Linksys WAP300N Maintaining and Monitoring How to restore your WAP300N’s factory A warning appears asking you to confirm settings If custom settings on your WAP300N are not working correctly, or if you have 4. Click OK Your device is reset to factory defaults... -
Page 27: How To View Device And Local Network Information
Linksys WAP300N Maintaining and Monitoring How to view device and local network How to view wireless network information information To view device and local network information: To view wireless network information: 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based 1. - Page 28 Linksys WAP300N Maintaining and Monitoring Bit Rate—The data transmission rate Signal—The percentage of signal strength is displayed SSID Broadcast—SSID broadcast status (enabled or disabled)
- Page 29 Linksys WAP300N Specifications Specifications Linksys WAP300N Environmental Dimensions 188 7 × 151 7 × 31 2 mm (7 43” × 5 97” × 1 23”) Model WAP300N without external antennas Description Linksys Wireless-N Access Point Unit Weight 207 0 g (7 3 oz), without external antennas...
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