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Cisco WAP200 Administration Manual

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  • Page 1 ADMINISTRATION GUIDE Cisco Small Business WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Placement Tips Stand Option Wall-Mount Option Connecting the Equipment Using a PoE Switch to Connect the WAP200 to the Network Using a Standard Switch to Connect the WAP200 to the Network Verifying the Hardware Installation Chapter 5: Getting Started Before You Begin...
  • Page 4 Creating Security Monitor Accounts Configuring Intrusion Alarm Event Log Settings Configuring E-mail Notification Settings Configuring SYSLOG Notification Settings Configuring Administration Settings Configuring Management Settings Configuring the Administration Log Restoring Factory Default Settings Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 5 Change the Administrator’s Password Regularly Enable MAC Address Filtering Change the SSID Periodically Enable Encryption General Network Security Guidelines Additional Security Tips Appendix C: Specifications Specifications Setup/Configuration Management Operating Modes Wireless Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 6 Contents Security Wireless Security Quality of Service General Environmental Appendix D: Where to Go From Here Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for choosing the Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster. This access point lets you connect Wireless-G (802. 1 1g) or Wireless-B (802. 1 1b) devices to your wired network so you can add computers to the network wirelessly.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Cisco wireless adapters also provide access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network.

  • Page 9: Roaming

    Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance. Network Layout The WAP200 Access Point supports 802. 1 1g and 802. 1 1b products such as the notebook adapters for your laptop computers, PCI adapters for your desktop computers, and USB adapters.

  • Page 10: Example Of A Simple Wireless Network

    The following diagram shows a typical infrastructure wireless network setup. In this example, the wireless access points connect to and receive power from a PoE Cisco switch. Each access point can connect multiple wireless devices to the network. This network provides connectivity among wireless network devices and computers that have a wired connection to the switch.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3: Product Overview

    Product Overview This chapter describes the physical features of the Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster. The following topics are included: • Front Panel, page 6 • Back Panel, page 7 • Antennas and Positions, page 8...

  • Page 12: Front Panel

    Ethernet network port. This LED flashes when the access point is actively sending to or receiving data from one of the devices over the Ethernet network port Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 13: Back Panel

    PoE. POWER Port—Connects the access point to power using the supplied power adapter. Use this port if you do not have a PoE switch in your network. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 14: Antennas And Positions

    The WAP200 access point has two detachable 2dBi omni-directional antennas. These antennas are located on the back of the device. For best range performance, adjust the two antennas so that they form a 90 degree angle. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 15: Chapter 4: Installing The Access Point

    Installing the Access Point This chapter explains how to mount and connect the Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster. The following topics are included: • Placement Tips, page 9 • Stand Option, page 10 •...

  • Page 16: Stand Option

    With the two large prongs of one of the stands facing outward, insert the short STEP 2 prongs into the little slots in the WAP200 access point, and push the stand upward until the stand snaps into place. Repeat this step with the second stand.

  • Page 17: Wall-Mount Option

    STEP 1 screws (not supplied) that are 2-15/16 inches apart (approximately 7.46 cm.). With the back panel pointing up (if installing vertically), line up the WAP200 access STEP 2 point so that the wall-mount crisscross slots on the bottom of the access point line up with the two screws.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Equipment

    Installing the Access Point Connecting the Equipment Connecting the Equipment You can connect the WAP200 access point to your network in one of the following ways: • Using a PoE switch • Using a standard switch Using a PoE Switch to Connect the WAP200 to the Network...

  • Page 19: Using A Standard Switch To Connect The Wap200 To The Network

    Connect the included power adapter to the Power port of the WAP200 access STEP 2 point. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. STEP 3 The LEDs on the front panel light up when the WAP200 access point powers on. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 20: Verifying The Hardware Installation

    Check the cable connections. • Check the LED states. See Chapter 3, “Product Overview.” If you need help resolving a problem, visit the Cisco Small Business Support NOTE Community at www.cisco.com/go/smallbizsupport. For technical documentation and other links, see Appendix D, “Where to Go From Here.”...

  • Page 21: Chapter 5: Getting Started

    Internet Explorer (version 6 or later) or Mozilla Firefox. • Your computer is connected to the same network as the WAP200. By default, the WAP200 access point has an IP address of 192. 1 68. 1 .245 and a default mask of 255.255.255.0. Accessing the Web-Based Configuration Utility To access the WAP200 configuration utility, follow these steps: Start a web browser.

  • Page 22: Navigating The Web-Based Utility

    Basic Setup—Configures the Host Name and IP Address settings for this access point. • Time—Sets the time either manually, or automatically from a time server if the access point can access the public internet. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 23: Wireless

    • Reboot—Reboots the access point. • Config Management—Backs up the configuration file for the access point, as well as uploads the backup configuration file to the access point. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 24: Status

    • Wireless—Displays wireless network settings including SSID, network mode, and wireless channel. • System Performance—Displays the current traffic statistics of the access point’s Wireless and LAN ports. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 25: Chapter 6: Configuring The Wap200 Access Point

    Configuring the WAP200 Access Point This chapter describes how to configure your Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster using the web-based configuration utility. Configuration is not required if you wish to use the access point right out of the box with its default settings.

  • Page 26: Setting Up Your Access Point

    The Setup > Basic Setup window displays the general settings of the access point. You can configure the following basic setup settings: • Configuring Basic Setup Settings, page 21 • Configuring Network Setup Settings, page 22 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 27: Configuring Basic Setup Settings

    This name helps you identify the access point after you log in. The default name is WAP200. Click Save. STEP 3 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 28: Configuring Network Setup Settings

    Primary DNS—Enter the IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server. This address is typically provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). • Secondary DNS—Optional. Enter a second DNS server. Click Save. STEP 4 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 29: Configuring Time Settings

    To manually configure the time settings: STEP 2 a. Click Manually. b. In the Date field, enter the current date. c. In the Time field, enter the current time. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 30: Configuring Wireless Settings

    Configuring Basic Settings, page 25 • Configuring Security, page 27 • Configuring Connection Control, page 43 • Configuring Advanced Settings, page 45 • Configuring VLAN & QoS, page 48 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 31: Configuring Basic Settings

    Disable—Disables wireless connectivity completely. This mode can be useful during system maintenance. • B-Only—Connects all the wireless client devices to the access point at Wireless-B data rates with maximum speed at 11 Mbps. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 32 Enabled to broadcast the SSID to all wireless devices in range. Select Disabled to increase network security by preventing the SSID from being seen on networked computers. The default is Enabled. Click Save. STEP 5 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 33: Configuring Security

    Basic Wireless Settings window. b. To isolate wireless clients from each other, from the Wireless Isolation (between SSID) drop-down menu, select Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 34 (within SSID) drop-down menu, select Enabled. The default is Disabled which allows visibility and the exchanging of files between wireless computers associated with the same SSID. Click Save. STEP 6 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 35: Configuring Wpa-Personal

    To enable wireless isolation across SSIDs, select Enabled from the drop-down STEP 3 menu. Otherwise, select Disabled. To enable wireless isolation within SSID, select Enabled from the drop-down STEP 4 menu. Otherwise, select Disabled. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 36: Configuring Wpa2-Personal

    To configure the WPA2-Personal wireless security settings for the access point, follow these steps: Click Wireless > Security. STEP 1 From the Security Mode drop-down menu, select WPA2-Personal. STEP 2 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 37: Configuring Wpa2-Personal Mixed

    3600 seconds. Click Save. STEP 6 Configuring WPA2-Personal Mixed This security mode supports the transition from WPA-Personal to WPA2-Personal. You can have client devices that use either WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 38 Key Renewal Timeout—Enter a key renewal timeout period, which instructs the access point how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds. Click Save. STEP 6 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 39: Configuring Wpa-Enterprise

    To enable wireless isolation across SSIDs, select Enabled from the drop-down STEP 3 menu. Otherwise, select Disabled. To enable wireless isolation within SSID, select Enabled from the drop-down STEP 4 menu. Otherwise, select Disabled. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 40 Key Renewal Timeout—Enter a key renewal timeout period, which instructs the access point how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds. Click Save. STEP 6 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 41: Configuring Wpa2-Enterprise

    To enable wireless isolation across SSIDs select Enabled from the drop-down STEP 3 menu. Otherwise select Disabled. To enable wireless isolation within SSID, select Enabled from the drop-down STEP 4 menu. Otherwise select Disabled. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 42 Key Renewal Timeout—Enter a key renewal timeout period, which instructs the access point how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds. Click Save. STEP 6 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 43: Configuring Wpa2-Enterprise Mixed

    To enable wireless isolation across SSIDs, select Enabled from the drop-down STEP 3 menu. Otherwise, select Disabled. To enable wireless isolation within SSID, select Enabled from the drop-down STEP 4 menu. Otherwise, select Disabled. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 44 Key Renewal Timeout—Enter a key renewal timeout period, which instructs the access point how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds. Click Save. STEP 6 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 45: Configuring Radius

    STEP 1 From the Security Mode drop-down menu, select RADIUS. STEP 2 To enable wireless isolation across SSIDs, select Enabled from the drop-down STEP 3 menu. Otherwise, select Disabled. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 46 RADIUS Server Port—Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server. The default is 1812. • Shared Secret—Enter the shared secret key used by the access point and RADIUS server. Click Save. STEP 6 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 47: Configuring Wep

    To enable wireless isolation across SSIDs, select Enabled from the drop-down STEP 3 menu. Otherwise, select Disabled. To enable wireless isolation within SSID, select Enabled from the drop-down STEP 4 menu. Otherwise, select Disabled. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 48 Each WEP key can consist of the letters “A” through “F” and the numbers “0” through “9.” A WEP key should be 10 characters long for 64-bit encryption or 26 characters long for 128-bit encryption. Click Save. STEP 6 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 49: Configuring Connection Control

    From the Select SSID drop-down menu, select the SSID of the wireless network STEP 2 that you want to disable. In the connection control section, click Disabled (default). STEP 3 Click Save. STEP 4 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 50: Allowing Specified Mac Addresses To Connect To The Wireless Network

    Click Prevent following MAC addresses from connecting to wireless network. STEP 4 When this option is selected, devices with a MAC address specified in the Connection Control List is not allowed to connect to the access point. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 51: Configuring Advanced Settings

    This Wireless > Advanced Settings window allows you to configure the advanced settings for the access point. We recommend to let your access point automatically adjust the parameters for maximum data throughput. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 52 DTIM Interval—This value indicates how often the access point sends out a Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). Lower settings result in more efficient networking, while preventing your computer from dropping into Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 53 If you experience high packet error rates, you can decrease this value, but it likely decreases overall network performance. Only minor modifications of this value are recommended. Click Save. STEP 3 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 54: Configuring Vlan & Qos

    Default VLAN ID—Enter the default VLAN ID number (1–4094), the default value is 1. The default VLAN number should match with your switch’s settings. For example, the Cisco SRW2024 switch has the Trunk port mode, which sets the default VLAN (PVID) to 1 untagged, while the General port mode can set PVID to any VLAN either tagged or untagged.
  • Page 55 Priority—To assign the default priority (802. 1 p CoS bits) for packets coming in from each wireless network, select a value from the drop-down menu. The default is Low. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 56: Configuring The Access Point's Modes Of Operation

    The access point’s mode is set to Access Point by default. This connects your wireless devices to a wired network. In most cases, no change is necessary. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 57 Desktop Laptop WAP200 Access Point Wireless Repeater Desktop Mode WAP200 Access Point Laptop Switch Wired LAN Modem Internet Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 58 Wired LAN Wired LAN Switch Switch WAP200 Access Point Wireless Bridge Mode WAP200 Access Point Wireless Bridge Mode WAP200 Access Point Wireless Bridge Mode Switch Switch Wired LAN Wired LAN Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 59 Configuring the Access Point’s Modes of Operation For the Wireless Repeater and Wireless Bridge modes, the Wireless Network mode, Channel, and Security settings must be the same for other remote wireless access points and devices. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 60 Bridge and fill in the following information: • Remote Wireless Bridge’s MAC Addresses—Enter the MAC addresses of the access points that bridge to this access point in the fields below. Click Save. STEP 5 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 61: Configuring Security Monitor Settings

    If you do not plan to use client utility to actively monitor your network, disable the wireless security monitor feature to improve your wireless network performance. The default is Disabled. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 62: Creating Security Monitor Accounts

    Click Add/Save to save the account created. The account created is added to the STEP 4 table. Correct any errors in the accounts created, by clicking the Edit or Remove button STEP 5 as appropriate, in the table. Click Save. STEP 6 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 63: Configuring Intrusion Alarm Event Log Settings

    To configure e-mail notification settings for the access point, follow these steps: Click Security Monitor > Intrusion Alarm. STEP 1 Enter the e-mail address of Recipient to whom the alarm notifications are sent. STEP 2 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 64 AP Broadcasting SSID—SSID broadcasting is left enabled on an AP. • Duplicate SSID in use—An unauthorized AP has the same SSID value as an authorized AP. Click Save. STEP 4 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 65: Configuring Syslog Notification Settings

    Configuring the Administration Log, page 63 • Restoring Factory Default Settings, page 65 • Upgrading the Firmware, page 66 • Rebooting the Access Point, page 67 • Managing the Access Point’s Configuration, page 68 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 66: Configuring Management Settings

    The Administration > Management window allows you to configure the password, web access, and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) settings. You should frequently change the username/password that controls access to the access point’s web-based utility to prevent unauthorized access. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 67 (SNMP v3 only) Security User Name—Enter the name you wish to give an administrator account to access and manage SNMP MIB objects. (SNMP v3 only) Authentication Password—Enter the authentication password for the administrator account. Minimum password length is 8 characters. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 68 0.0.0.0, then access point will response to SNMP message from every host within the LAN. SNMP Trap-Destination—Enter the IP address of the remote host computer that receives the trap messages. Click Save. STEP 3 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 69: Configuring The Administration Log

    Log Queue Length—Enter the length of the log that is e-mailed to you. The default is 20 entries. Log Time Threshold—Specify how often the log is emailed to you. The default is 600 seconds (10 minutes). Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 70 System Error Messages—If you want to log system error messages, click this check box. Configuration Changes—If you want to log any configuration changes, click this check box. Click Save. STEP 3 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 71: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    Click Administration > Factory Default. STEP 1 Click Restore Factory Default. STEP 2 Your access point reboots and comes back up with the factory default settings in a few seconds. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 72: Upgrading The Firmware

    STEP 1 a. Download the firmware upgrade file from www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ ps10048/index.html. b. Extract the firmware upgrade file and save it on your computer. c. Click Administration > Firmware Upgrade. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 73: Rebooting The Access Point

    To reboot the access point, follow these steps: Click Administration > Reboot. STEP 1 This feature is useful when you need to remotely reboot the access point. Click Reboot. STEP 2 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 74: Managing The Access Point's Configuration

    To restore (upload) the access point’s configuration settings: STEP 3 a. Enter the location of the configuration file or click Browse button to locate the file. b. Click Load. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 75: Verifying Access Point Status

    Checking Wireless Status, page 71 • Checking System Performance, page 72 Checking Local Network Status The Status > Local Network window displays the access point’s current status information for the local network. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 76 • Local Network IP Address—Access point’s IP address, as it appears on your local network. Subnet Mask—Access point’s subnet mask. To update the status information, click Refresh. STEP 2 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 77: Checking Wireless Status

    VLAN Trunk—VLAN Trunk status. • Priority Setting—Priority setting status. • SSID 1–4—Information about the access point’s SSIDs that have been configured. To update the status information, click Refresh. STEP 2 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 78: Checking System Performance

    Name—Network to which the statistics refer, i.e. the LAN. IP Address—Access point’s local IP address. MAC Address—MAC Address of the access point’s wired interface. Connection—Status of the access point’s connection for the wired network. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 79 Reset Counter—Click to reset packet statistic counters to zeros. To update the status information, click Refresh. STEP 2 To reset the counter, click Reset Counter. STEP 3 Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 80: Using Windows Help Menus

    Other computers on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending upon the version of Windows you're running). Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding computers to your network. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 81: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    If you can’t find an answer here, check the Cisco website at www.cisco.com. Can the WAP200 access point act as my DHCP Server? No. The WAP200 access point is nothing more than a wireless hub, and as such cannot be configured to handle DHCP capabilities.
  • Page 82 An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. Infrastructure is applicable to enterprise scale for wireless access to a central database, or wireless application for mobile workers. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 83 Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...
  • Page 84 Can Cisco wireless products support file and printer sharing? Cisco wireless products perform the same function as LAN products. Therefore, Cisco wireless products can work with NetWare, Windows NT/2000, or other LAN operating systems to support printer or file sharing.
  • Page 85 What is the maximum number of users the access point can handle? No more than 65, but this depends on the volume of data and may be fewer if many users create a large amount of network traffic. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 86: Appendix B: Wireless Security Checklist

    Enable MAC Address Filtering, page 82.) 6. Change the SSID periodically. (See Change the SSID Periodically, page 82.) 7. Use the highest encryption algorithm possible. (See Enable Encryption, page 82.) Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 87: Change The Default Wireless Network Name Or Ssid

    (SSID) set by the factory. This is the name of your wireless network, and can be up to 32 characters in length. Cisco wireless products use “ciscosb” as the default wireless network name. You should change the wireless network name to...

  • Page 88: Enable Mac Address Filtering

    Security Checklist Enable MAC Address Filtering Cisco routers give you the ability to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. The MAC address is a unique series of numbers and letters assigned to every networking device. With MAC address filtering enabled, wireless network access is provided solely for wireless devices with specific MAC addresses.
  • Page 89 Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network’s performance, but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network, you should enable encryption to protect your data. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 90: General Network Security Guidelines

    (at night, during vacations). • Use strong passphrases that are at least eight characters in length. Combine letters and numbers to avoid using standard words that can be found in the dictionary. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 91: Appendix C: Specifications

    Specifications This appendix lists the specifications of the Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster. Specifications Model WAP200 Standards IEEE802. 1 1g, IEEE802. 1 1b, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af (Power Over Ethernet),802. 1 p (QoS priority), 802. 1 q (VLAN), 802. 1 X (Security Authentication), 802. 1 1i - Ready (Security WPA2), 802.

  • Page 92: Management

    # of Internal Ant. None # of External Ant. 2 (Omni-Directional) SMA detachable Transmit Power Transmit Power (Adjustable) @ Normal Temp Range: 11b - 18 dBm 11g - 14 dBm Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 93: Security

    Reports new clients and access points joining the network, and suspicious network events. (Working together with 200 Business series client cards.) Quality of Service 4 queues WMM wireless priority Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 94: General

    F (0 to 40 ° ° Storage Temp. -4 to 158 F (-20 to 70 ° ° Operating Humidity 10 to 85% Noncondensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Noncondensing Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster...

  • Page 95: Appendix D: Where To Go From Here

    Where to Go From Here Cisco provides a wide range of resources to help you and your customer obtain the full benefits of the Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point. Product Resources Support Cisco Small Business www.cisco.com/go/smallbizsupport Support Community Online Technical Support www.cisco.com/support...

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