Linksys WAP51AB Network Router User Manual


 
Dual-Band Wireless Access Point
The “Status” tab, shown in Figure 6-8, will display current information on the
Access Point, its settings and performance.
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.
IP Address. This IP address is the unique address to your network.
Subnet Mask. The Access Point’s Subnet Mask, which is the same as your
Ethernet network.
SSID. The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless
network.
Encryption Function. The encryption method you chose in the Setup
Wizard or changed from the Setup Tab of this Web-based Utility is dis-
played here.
Channel. This is the channel at which your wireless network broadcasts.
All points in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to
function correctly.
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The “Password” tab, shown in Figure 6-7, allows you to change the Access
Point’s password and restore factory defaults.
Changing the sign-on password for the Access Point is as easy as typing the
password into the AP Password field. Then, type it again into the second field
to confirm.
To restore the Access Point’s factory default settings, click the Yes button
beside Restore Factory Defaults.
Click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel to cancel your
changes. If you require online help, click the Help button.
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Figure 6-7
The Status TabThe Password Tab
Important: Restoring the Access Point’s facory defaults will erase
all of your settings (WEP Encryption, Wireless and LAN settings,
etc.), and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the
Access Point if you want to retain these settings
Figure 6-8