Wireless Access Points - Basic Setup - LAN IP

To access the Access Points Setup, and the LAN IP address has not changed, then computer must have an IP address of 192.168.1.XXX. If the Access Point is plugged in via Ethernet to a Linksys Router and the computer is also connected a Linksys router via Ethernet, then the PC should already have a correct IP address (unless the LAN IP Address of the Router has been changed). If unsure, please assign the computer a Static IP Address so it will have an IP address in the same range as the Access Points IP Address. If the Access Point is being connected to a hub/switch/router via Ethernet, then use the cable that was provided with Access Point. If the Access Point is being connected to the computer directly, then a Cross Over cable must be used. Cross over cables can be purchased at most electronic stores. Remember: When ever a change is made in the Setup of the Access Point, the Apply button must be used to save the settings to the Access Point. Open a web browser (such as Internet Explorer or Netscape) When the browser opens, go to the "Address" bar and input the IP address of the Access Point. Default IP addresses: WAP11 v2.8 - 192.168.1.251 WAP54G v1.1 - 192.168.1.245 A "User Name" and "Password" prompt will appear, leave the "User Name" field blank and input the Access Points password (The default password of a Linksys Access Point is admin) into the "Password" field. The IP Address area will have 2 options: Obtain an IP Address Automatically - When used, the Access Point will obtain an IP address from either the router or a DHCP server on the network. This option is not recommended because if the Access Points configuration needs to be changed at a later time, then it may be difficult to find out what IP address the unit has. If this option is used then the rest of the settings in this section are irrelevant. Specify an IP Address - Linksys recommends using this option for ease of access later. The IP address specified must be similar to the rest of the computers in the network. If the network uses a Linksys Router, then the default IP address will suffice, if not then change the IP address to match what ever the rest of the network uses, for example, if the rest of the network uses 10.0.0.XXX IP addresses, then the Access Point would need an IP address of 10.0.0.254 or another unused IP address on the network. The Gateway would be the "Default Gateway" for the network, if there is a Linksys router on the network, and it is using the default LAN IP Address of 192.168.1.1, then "Default Gateway" for the network would be 192.168.1.1. If the network has a different Gateway, please input it, else leave it blank if there is none. Download this chapter Configuring Cisco Routers Download the complete book Book PDF of Cisco WAPMS User Guide, 2.1 (PDF - 930 KB)