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Dual-Band Wireless Access Point
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Instant Wireless
TM
Dual-Band Wireless Access Point
Install an access point that protects your infrastructure investment without lim-
iting you to a single type of wireless technology. The Instant Wireless™ Dual-
Band Wireless Access Point works simultaneously with both 802.11a and
802.11b wireless standards to bring you the ultimate in wireless freedom. This
means you can enjoy the broadest spectrum of wireless networking now with-
out the worry of a costly upgrade later.
The Dual-Band Wireless Access Point's antennas enhance reception and pro-
vide seamless roaming through your wireless networks. An advanced user
authentication feature and security encryption of up to 152 bits give you the
highest level of network security. It's both easy to install and easy to use. With
Internet browser-based configuration and Windows-Based Setup Wizard,
you're always in control.
Compact, lightweight, and power-efficient, the Dual-Band Wireless Access
Point is the perfect wireless networking solution, no matter which wireless net-
working standard you choose to use.
• High Speed Wireless Networking
• Protection for Your Wireless Investment - Supports Both 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Wireless Technology
• Wireless Security with WEP Encryption of up to 152-bits and MAC
Address Filtering
• Quick and Easy to Use with Web-Based Management and Windows-Based
Setup Wizard
• Operates in Both the 5GHz and 2.4GHz Bands
• Wi-Fi Compatibility with 802.11a and 802.11b Technology
• Up to 72 Mbps Turbo Mode (with Linksys 802.11a products only)
• Supports up to 64 Simultaneous Wireless Users
• Free Technical Support - 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free U.S.
Calls
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
The Instant Wireless
TM
Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 1
Features 1
Package Contents 2
System Requirements 2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 3
Network Topology 3
Roaming 3
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 4
The Dual-Band Wireless Access Point’s Back Panel 4
The Dual-Band Wireless Access Point’s Front Panel 5
Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 6
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 7
Chapter 6: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 16
The Setup Tab 16
The Password Tab 20
The Status Tab 21
The Help Tab 22
The Filter Tab 23
The Wireless Tab 24
Appendix A:Troubleshooting 27
Frequently Asked Questions 27
Appendix B: Setting Up the TCP/IP and IPX Protocols 32
Setting Up TCP/IP in Windows 32
TCP/IP Setup for Windows 95, 98, and Millennium 33
IPX Setup for Windows 95, 98, and Millennium 33
TCP/IP Setup for Windows NT 4.0 34
IPX Setup for Windows NT 4.0 34
TCP/IP Setup for Windows 2000 35
IPX Setup for Windows 2000 35
TCP/IP Setup for Windows XP 36
Appendix C: Glossary 37
Appendix D: Specifications 45
Environmental 46
Appendix E:Warranty Information 47
Appendix F: Contact Information 48
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