LINKSYS WAP2000 User Guide and Installation Instructions
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Optimize your connectivity with this comprehensive guide for the Wireless-G Access Point. This manual is essential reading for network professionals and advanced users establishing robust wireless networks. It covers every aspect from initial network planning and physical installation best practices to detailed configurations, including security settings, VLAN management, QoS adjustments, and firmware upgrades via the web utility. Master your setup and ensure optimal, reliable performance across your entire connected environment.
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USER GUIDE
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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Model: WAP2000
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USER GUIDE BUSINESS SERIES Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Model: WAP2000
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About This Guide Open Source About This Guide This product may contain material licensed to you under the GNU General Public License or other open-source software licenses. Upon request, open-source s...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 2 Network Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Roa...
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Table of Contents Appendix C: Glossary 24 Appendix D: Specifications 28 Appendix E: Warranty Information 29 Appendix F: Regulatory Information 30 FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Introduction Chapter Chapter : Introduction Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet. The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet is ideal for small busine...
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Planning Your Wireless Network Chapter Chapter : Network Layout The Access Point has been designed for use with 802.11g Planning Your Wireless and 802.11b products, such as the Notebook Adapters for ...
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Product Overview Chapter Chapter : Reset There are two ways to reset the Access Point’s factory defaults. Either press the Reset Product Overview button for more than ten seconds, or restore the defa...
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Installation Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Installation Placement The Access Point can be placed horizontally on a flat 2. 5- surface such as a desktop so it sits on its four rubber feet or it can be mounted o...
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Installation Chapter 4 5. If you are not using Po E (Power over Ethernet), then Connecting the Access Point connect the included power adapter to the Access 1. Connect the antennas to the antenna conn...
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Setup > Setup This screen is used to enter names for the Access Point and Advanced Configuration configure the IP settings. The Access Point has DHCP ena...
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 Current Time Displays the current time setting. Manually Select this option to set the date and time manually. Date When the time is manually configured, this field is...
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 B-Only This option is used when all wireless client devices connect to the Access Point at Wireless-B data rates (maximum speed of 11 Mbps). G-Only This option is used...
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 Wireless Isolation (within SSID) When disabled, wireless WPA-Personal (aka WPA-PSK) PCs that are associated to the same network name (SSID), can see and transfer files...
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 should change the encryption keys. The default is 600 seconds. Change these settings as described here and click Apply to save your changes. Help information is avail...
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 RADIUS Server IP Address Enter the RADIUS server’s IP Change these settings as described here and click Apply address. to save your changes. Help information is availa...
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 Wireless > Wireless Connection Control Change these settings as described here and click Apply to save your changes. Help information is available on the This scree...
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 Access Point address, the Broadcast destination addresses, tagged traffic coming in from the wired LAN. The default a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and ...
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 priority queues for different types of traffic. It automatically have its signal repeated by this Access Point or enter the maps the incoming packets to the appropriat...
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 To increase the security on accessing web-based utility. You can enable HTTPS. Once enabled, users need to use https:// when accessing the web-based utility. Web HTTPS...
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 Change these settings as described here and click Apply to save your changes. Help information is available on the right side of the screen. Administration > Factor...
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 Administration > Configuration Management Status > Local Network On this screen you can save a configuration file of the The Local Network screen displays the Ac...
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 Status > Wireless Status > System Performance The Wireless screen displays the Access Point’s current The System Performance screen displays the Access status in...
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 MAC Address This shows the MAC Address of the Access Point’s wireless interface. Connection This shows the status of the Access Point’s wireless networks. Packets Rece...
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Troubleshooting Appendix A What IEEE 802.11b features are supported? Appendix A: The product supports the following IEEE 802.11 Troubleshooting functions: CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol This append...
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Troubleshooting Appendix A technology that links Access Points and nodes. In such Spectrum (DSSS) generates a redundant bit pattern for a system, the user’s end node undertakes a search for each bit t...
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Troubleshooting Appendix A How do I reset the Access Point? Press the Reset button on the back of the Access Point for about ten seconds. This will reset the unit to its default settings. How do I res...
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Wireless Security Checklist Appendix B Appendix B: 4. Enable encryption Wireless Security Checklist Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and ...
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Glossary Appendix C Baud Indicates the number of signaling elements Appendix C: transmitted each second. Glossary Best Effort Indicates that traffic is assigned to the lowest priority queue, and packe...
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Glossary Appendix C Co S (Class of Service) The 802.1p priority scheme. Co S Full Duplex The ability of a networking device to receive provides a method for tagging packets with priority and transmit ...
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Glossary Appendix C MAC (Media Access Control) Address The unique RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking Service) A protocol that uses an aut...
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Glossary Appendix C TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/In...
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Specifications Appendix D Appendix D: Specifications Specifications # of Internal Ant. None Model WAP2000 # of External Ant. 2 (Omnidirectional) 3 d Bi SMA detachable Standards IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11...
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Warranty Information Appendix E TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT Appendix E: WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUE OR PROFIT, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, Warra...
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Regulatory Information Appendix F Appendix F: Safety Notices Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG Regulatory Information or larger telecommunication line cord. Do not use this produ...
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Regulatory Information Appendix F Avis d’Industrie Canada Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les Cet appareil est conforme aux normes NMB003 et RSS210 appareils sans fil d’Industrie Canada. Les per...
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Regulatory Information Appendix F Ceština (Czech) - Informace o ochraně životního User Information for Consumer Products prostředí pro zákazníky v zemích Evropské unie Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/...
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Regulatory Information Appendix F Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Français (French) - Informations environnementales Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele pour les clients de l’Union eu...
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Regulatory Information Appendix F Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, Nederlands (Dutch) - Milieu-informatie voor klanten skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams in de Europese Unie Europ...
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Regulatory Information Appendix F Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambiental para Slovenčina (Slovene) - Okoljske informacije za stranke clientes da União Europeia v Evropski uniji A Directiva Euro...
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Contact Information Appendix G Appendix G: Contact Information Linksys Contact Information Website http://www.linksys.com E-Mail [email protected] FTP Site ftp.linksys.com Advice Line 800-546-5797 (...
Manual Details
| Brand | Linksys |
|---|---|
| Pages | 40 |
| File Size | 3.50 MB |
| Published | May 26, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I physically install the Access Point?
Follow instructions in Chapter 4, regarding placement or wall-mount options.
Where can I find controls for advanced wireless features like VLAN or QoS?
These settings are located within the web utility under Wireless > VLAN & QoS.
How do I reset the device to its original manufacturer settings?
Navigate through the system utility to Administration > Factory Default.
What is my proper procedure for disposing of the old unit?
The product must be disposed of at designated collection points and separated from general household waste.