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Setting Up: Basics
Linksys WAP300N
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
site survey to connect your WAP300N to a wireless router, see “How to run a
wireless network site survey” on page12).
How to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup
While in Range Extender mode, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ to easily
connect your WAP300N to your wireless router and wireless client devices. The
way you use Wi-Fi Protected Setup for your WAP300N varies, depending on
whether your WAP300N has already connected to the router.
If your WAP300N has not yet connected to a router:
• To connect your WAP300N to a wireless router, follow the instructions in
“How to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup” on page13.
If your WAP300N has already connected to a router:
• To connect your WAP300N to a wireless client device, follow the
instructions in “How to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup” on page9.
How to manually set up your WAP300N
You can manually set up your WAP300N’s connection to a wireless router, or
you can change its existing connection to a wireless router.
If your WAP300N has not yet connected to a router:
• Follow the instructions in “How to manually set up your WAP300N” on
page 14).
If your WAP300N has already connected to a router:
1.
Refer to “How to manually set up your WAP300N” on page 14) for
information on the menu’s fields.
2.
To connect to a different router, change the field values, then click Save
Settings.
How to use Wireless Bridge mode
How to select Wireless Bridge mode
To select Wireless Bridge mode:
Setup > Operation Mode
1.
Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based
utility” on page8).
2.
Click the Setup tab, then click the Operation Mode page.
3.
Select Wireless Bridge, then click Save Settings.