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Linksys WAP300N
Overview
Back view
Overview
Antennas
Wireless activity indicator
Power port and indicator
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
and indicator
Ethernet port and activity indicator
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Antenna connector—For connecting the included antennas
Wireless activity indicator—In Access Point mode, it lights up solid
when the wireless interface is ready In other modes, it lights up solid
when the WAP300N connected to a router, access point, or another
WAP300N Flashes while actively sending or receiving data over a
wireless connection
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily set up a
wireless connection
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup indicator—Stays on steadily following a
successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection or when wireless security
is enabled Flashes slowly during Wi-Fi Protected Setup Flashes quickly
when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup error
Package contents
In addition to your device, the package includes:
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Quick Installation Guide
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Ethernet port—Connect a wired network device to this port
Network (Ethernet) cable
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Ethernetactivityindicator—Lightsupwhenthereisawiredconnection
Flashes while actively sending or receiving data over the Ethernet port
AC power adapter
Setup CD containing setup software and documentation
Detachable antennas (2)
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Power port—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router
Power indicator—Stays on steadily while power is connected Flashes
slowly during bootup, firmware upgrades, and factory reset
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Setting Up: Basics
Setting Up: Basics
How to expand your home network
Where to find more help
In addition to this User Guide, you can also find help at Linksys.com/support
(documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums)
What is a network?
A network is any group of devices that can communicate with each other A
typical home network may include multiple computers, a printer, a modem (for
Internet access), and a router A large home network may also have a switch,
additional routers, access points, and many Internet-capable media devices
such as TVs, game consoles, and web cameras
How to expand your home network
Your WAP300N provides several ways to increase your home network’s
capabilities and wireless range You can use it as any of the following:
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Access Point mode (default)
Wireless Media Connector mode
Wireless Range Extender mode
Wireless Bridge mode
Refer to the following pages for more detailed explanations and example
diagrams
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Operating modes
Access Point Mode
Adds wireless networking to an existing wired (Ethernet) network or upgrades an existing
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If you have a wired network, this mode adds the ability to connect wireless devices
(such as notebook computers, tablets, and smartphones) to the network
If you have an older wireless network, this mode adds Wireless-N (802 11n)
networking support
If you have a Wireless-N (802 11n) 2 4 GHz-only network, this mode adds support for
the 5 GHz band
Notebook
Computer
Tablet
Internet
Modem
Router
WAP300N
Smartphone
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Wireless Range Extender mode
Extends the wireless range of an existing wireless network, and also adds wireless
networking capability to any wired (Ethernet) device For instructions about using this
Notebook
computer
Internet
Modem
Wireless
Router
WAP300N
Tablet
Ethernet-Capable Game Console
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Wireless Bridge mode
Wirelessly connects separate wired networks For instructions about using this
Ethernet
Network
Printer
Internet
Modem
Router
Switch
WAP300N
WAP300N
WAP300N
Ethernet
Switch
Ethernet
Switch
NOTE
Each wired network must be connected
to its own WAP300N (in Wireless Bridge
mode), and each WAP300N must have
identical wireless settings
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Setting Up: Basics
How to install your WAP300N
The easiest way to install your WAP300N is to use the included Setup CD
NOTE
The Setup CD can only help you set up the WAP300N in Access
Point mode For more information and examples of other modes,
TIPS
• If the WAP300N is connected to a network with a DHCP server
(usually the network router), find the device’s IP address in
the DHCP client table of your router (refer to your router’s
documentation for help) Use that IP address to open the
browser-based utility
To install your WAP300N:
1. Insert the CD into your CD or DVD drive Make sure that the computer is
already connected to your home network
• If there is no DHCP server, or if the WAP300N is not wirelessly
connected to any other device and it is connected with an
Ethernet cable directly to a computer, then the WAP300N uses
10.100.1.1 as its IP address until a DHCP server is detected
2. Click Set up your wireless access point
If you do not see this:
For Windows, find and click Computer, then double-click the CD drive
and the Setup icon
• If you set a static IP address for the WAP300N through the
browser-based utility, then enter the static IP address instead
For Mac, double-click the CD icon on your desktop, then double-click the
Setup icon
3. Leave the User name field blank, then type the password you created
during Setup If you did not create a new password, use the default
password admin
3. Follow the on-screen instructions
4. Click OK The main menu opens
How to open the browser-based utility
For advanced configuration of the WAP300N, you need to open the browser-
based utility
To open the browser-based utility:
1. Connect the WAP300N to your network For example, use the included
cable to connect your WAP300N to the Ethernet port on your network
router or a networked computer
2. Open a web browser on a computer connected to your network, then
enter the IP address of your WAP300N You are prompted for a user name
and password
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How to use Access Point mode
NOTE
Your WAP300N must have Wi-Fi Protected Setup enabled before
you can use it to connect network devices In the browser-based
utility, click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings
page and make sure that Wi-Fi Protected Setup is set to Enabled
How to select Access Point mode
How to connect a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup
button
Use this method if your device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button or prompts
To select Access Point mode:
Setup > Operation Mode
you to press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on your WAP300N
To connect a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button:
2. Click the Setup tab, then click the Operation Mode page
1. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the network device you are
3. Select Access Point (default), then click Save Settings
connecting to
2. Within two minutes, press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the
back of the WAP300N
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b. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page
c. For Configuration View, select Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
d. Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button in the Wi-Fi Protected Setup
screen
How to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup
While in Access Point mode, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ to easily
connect wireless network devices to your wireless network
You can use three methods for Wi-Fi Protected Setup:
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Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on each device
Enter the client device’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN onto the WAP300N
Enter the WAP300N’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN onto the client device
To manually configure your network, see “How to manually set up your
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4. On the client device, enter the PIN listed on the WAP300N’s Wi-Fi
Protected Setup screen It is also listed on the bottom of the WAP300N In
the example below, the WAP300N’s PIN is 32744781
How to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN
Use this method if your device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN (Personal
Identification Number)
To connect a device using the device’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN:
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup status, wireless band, network name (SSID),
and security mode are displayed at the bottom of the screen
2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page
3. For Configuration View, select Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
How to manually set up your WAP300N
4. Enter the PIN from the device into the PIN field on the WAP300N’s Wi-Fi
Protected Setup screen, then click Register
To manually set up your access point:
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup status, wireless band, network name (SSID),
and security mode are displayed at the bottom of the screen
3. For Configuration View, select Manual
How to connect a device using the WAP300N’s Wi-Fi Protected
Setup PIN
Use this method if your client device asks for the WAP300N’s PIN (Personal
Identification Number)
To connect a device using the WAP300N’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN:
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page
3. For Configuration View, select Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
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4. Configure the following fields:
How to set up wireless security
Wireless Band—Select the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz radio band The 5 GHz band
is much less crowded than the 2 4 GHz band, so it is more likely to be
free from interference Although the 5 GHz band is ideal for streaming
multimedia, not all wireless client devices support the 5 GHz radio band
To set up wireless security for your WAP300N in Access Point mode:
Wireless > Wireless Security
Network Mode (5 GHz)—Select your network’s wireless standard If you
have both Wireless-N (802 11n) and Wireless-A (802 11a) devices in your
network, keep the default setting, Mixed If you have only Wireless-N
devices in your network, select Wireless-N Only If you have only
Wireless-A devices in your network, select Wireless-A Only
2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless Security page and select
the Security Mode (We recommend WPA2 Personal for most home
networks )
Network Mode (2.4 GHz)—Select your network’s wireless standard
If you have Wireless-N (802 11n), Wireless-G (802 11g), and Wireless-B
(802 11b) devices in your network, keep the default, Mixed If you
have only Wireless-N devices, select Wireless-N Only If you have only
Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices in your network, select Wireless-B/G
Only If you have only Wireless-G devices, select Wireless-G Only If you
have only Wireless-B devices, select Wireless-B Only
Network Name (SSID)—The SSID is the name of your wireless network
This network name is shared among all the wireless devices connected
to your wireless network The SSID is case-sensitive
Depending on the security mode you selected, you may be asked to
enter additional information (see the following table)
Channel Width—For best performance in a Wireless-N network, select
40 MHz only (available only in the 5 GHz radio band) or Auto In Auto
mode, the WAP300N and the network client devices automatically switch
to the 40 MHz mode if:
Information
Security mode Required
Description
WPA2/WPA
Mixed Mode,
WPA2 Personal,
WPA Personal
Enter the passphrase of 8-63 characters
Passphrase
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Your wireless client devices support the 40 MHz mode in which two
20 MHz channels are bonded together for better performance
WPA2/WPA
Enterprise
Mixed
Mode, WPA2
Enterprise,
WPA Enterprise
RADIUS Server
RADIUS Port
Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server
and
Enter the port number of the RADIUS
server The default is 1812
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There is no adjacent interference
Channel—Select the operating channel for your wireless network Your
WAP300N will automatically select the channel with the least amount
of interference if you leave the default Auto setting We recommend
keeping the default (Auto)
Enter the key shared between the router
and the server
Shared Key
Select a level of WEP encryption, 40/64-
bit (10 hex digits) or 104/128-bit (26 hex
digits)
Encryption
Key 1
SSID Broadcast—Select Enabled (default) to allow wireless client
devices to “see” the wireless network name If you do not want to
broadcast the WAP300N’s SSID, select Disabled We recommend keeping
the default setting (Enabled)
WEP
Enter the WEP key of your network Key
1 is the transmit key used by this device
5. Click Save Settings
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3. Select Wireless Media Connector, then click Save Settings
RADIUS Server
Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server
Enter the port number of the RADIUS
server The default is 1812
RADIUS Port
Shared Key
Enter the key shared between the router
and the server
RADIUS
Select a level of WEP encryption, 40/64-
bit (10 hex digits) or 104/128-bit (26 hex
digits)
Encryption
Key 2
Enter the WEP key of your network Key
2 is the transmit key used by this device
We recommend using wireless network site survey to set up your
WAP300N in Wireless Media Connector mode Wireless network site
survey identifies wireless networks with in the range of your WAP300N,
so that you can easily select one of them to connect to For instructions,
3. After you have entered all required information, click Save Settings
How to use Wireless Media Connector
mode
In addition to the topics below, see the topic “How to set up QoS (Quality of
How to run a wireless network site survey
We recommend using wireless network site survey to set up your WAP300N
in Wireless Media Connector mode Wireless network site survey identifies
wireless networks within range of your WAP300N, so that you can easily select
one of them to connect to
How to select Wireless Media Connector mode
To select Wireless Media Connector mode:
To run a wireless network site survey:
Setup > Operation Mode
2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless Network Site Survey
2. Click the Setup tab, then click the Operation Mode page
page The site survey runs and displays the following information:
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Number of Wireless Networks—The number of wireless networks that
were detected
How to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup
If your wireless router or access point supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, you can
Wireless Network Name—The network name (SSID) of each discovered
wireless network
use it to easily connect your WAP300N to your wireless router or access point
You can use two methods for Wi-Fi Protected Setup:
Signal—The percentage of signal strength
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Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on each device
Security—The security method used by each wireless network If the
network supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, the Wi-Fi Protected Setup icon
appears next to the security method
Enter the WAP300N’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN onto the router or access
point
Refresh—Updates the on-screen information
3. To connect to a wireless network, select the network, then click Connect
A screen opens that shows you the network name (SSID) and security
mode of the selected wireless network Depending on the security mode
of the network, you may be asked to enter additional information (see
the following table)
Information
Required
Security mode
Description
Enter the passphrase shared by this
device and your wireless router (or
access point)
WPA/WPA2
Personal
Passphrase
Select a level of WEP encryption, 40 /
64-bit (10 hex digits) or 104 / 128-bit
(26 hex digits)
Encryption
Key 1
Enter the WEP key of your network
Key 1 is the transmit key used by this
device
To manually configure your network, see “How to manually set up your
The default is Auto, which allows
either open system or shared
key authentication to be used
Select Open to use open system
authentication (a WEP key is not used
for authentication) Select Shared to
use shared key authentication (a WEP
key is used for authentication)
How to connect to a router or access point using the Wi-Fi
Protected Setup button
Use this method to connect your WAP300N to a router or access point by
WEP
Authentication
pressing buttons on the two devices
To connect to your router or access point using the Wi-Fi Protected
Setup button:
1. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the back of the router or
4. After you have entered all required information, click Connect to connect
access point
to the network
2. Within two minutes, press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the
back of the WAP300N
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How to manually set up your WAP300N
You can follow these instructions to connect your WAP300N to your router, or
you can use Wireless Network Site Survey to connect For more information
b. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page
c. For Configuration View, select Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
To manually set up your WAP300N in wireless media connector mode:
d. Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button in the Wi-Fi Protected Setup
screen
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page
3. For Configuration View, select Manual
How to connect to a router or access point using the
WAP300N’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN
Use this method if your router or access point asks for the WAP300N’s PIN
(Personal Identification Number)
To connect a device using the WAP300N’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN:
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
4. Configure the following fields:
2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page
Network Name (SSID)—The SSID is the name of your wireless network
This network name is shared among all the wireless devices connected
to your wireless network, so the SSID you enter here must match the
router’s SSID exactly (the SSID is case-sensitive)
3. For Configuration View, select Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
4. On the router or access point’s browser-based utility, enter the PIN listed
on the WAP300N’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen It is also listed on the
bottom of the WAP300N In the example below, the WAP300N’s PIN is
02743103
Security Mode—Select the security mode that matches the security
setting on your router or access point If the setting here does not match
the setting on your router or access point, it will not be able to connect
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup status, wireless band, network name (SSID),
and security mode are displayed at the bottom of the screen
5. Click OK on the WAP300N’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen
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Depending on the security mode you select, you may be asked to enter
additional information Refer to the following table
How to use Wireless Range Extender
mode
Information
Required
Security mode
Description
Enter the passphrase shared by this
device and your wireless router (or
access point)
WPA/WPA2
Personal
How to select Wireless Range Extender mode
Passphrase
Select a level of WEP encryption, 40 /
64-bit (10 hex digits) or 104 / 128-bit
(26 hex digits)
To select Wireless Range Extender mode:
Encryption
Key 1
Setup > Operation Mode
Enter the WEP key of your network
Key 1 is the transmit key used by this
device
2. Click the Setup tab, then click the Operation Mode page
3. Select Wireless Range Extender, then click Save Settings
The default is Auto, which allows
either open system or shared
WEP
key authentication to be used
Select Open to use open system
authentication (a WEP key is not used
for authentication) Select Shared to
use shared key authentication (a WEP
key is used for authentication)
Authentication
5. Click Save Settings
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Setting Up: Basics
How to run a wireless network site survey
How to use Wireless Bridge mode
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
How to select Wireless Bridge mode
To select Wireless Bridge mode:
Setup > Operation Mode
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
2. Click the Setup tab, then click the Operation Mode page
3. Select Wireless Bridge, then click Save Settings
If your WAP300N has not yet connected to a router:
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To connect your WAP300N to a wireless router, follow the instructions in
If your WAP300N has already connected to a router:
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To connect your WAP300N to a wireless client device, follow the
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:
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If your WAP300N has already connected to a router:
information on the menu’s fields
2. To connect to a different router, change the field values, then click Save
Settings
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Channel—Choose the operating channel for your wireless network
How to set up Wireless Bridge Mode
CAUTION
To set up Wireless Bridge mode:
While in Wireless Bridge mode, this device can communicate with
other WAP300N devices only if they are also in Wireless Bridge mode
and the wireless settings are all identical
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page
Example 1
You want to connect two wired networks together using Two WAP300N
devices One WAP300N will need to be on each network We will call one (A)
and the other (B) To make this work:
1. Enter (A)’s Local Wi-Fi MAC Address into (B)’s Remote Wireless Bridges’ Wi-
Fi MAC Addresses field
2. Enter (B)’s Local Wi-Fi MAC Address into (A)’s Remote Wireless Bridges’ Wi-
Fi MAC Addresses field
Example 2
You want to connect three wired networks together using three WAP300N
devices One WAP300N will need to be on each network In this example, they
will be called (A), (B), and (C) To make this work:
1. Enter (A)’s and (C)’s Local Wi-Fi MAC Addresses into (B)’s Remote Wireless
Bridges’ Wi-Fi MAC Addresses field
2. Enter (B)’s Local Wi-Fi MAC Address into (A)’s Remote Wireless Bridges’ Wi-
Fi MAC Addresses field
3. Enter (B)’s Local Wi-Fi MAC Address into (C)’s Remote Wireless Bridges’ Wi-
Fi MAC Addresses field
Local Wi-Fi MAC Address—The Wi-Fi MAC address of this device
This establishes a wireless connection between (A) and (B) and another
connection between (B) and (C) This approach links all three wired
networks together
Remote Wireless Bridges’ Wi-Fi MAC Addresses—Enter the Wi-Fi
MAC addresses of other WAP300N wireless bridges that you want this
WAP300N to connect to
Wireless Band—Select the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz radio band The 5 GHz band
is less crowded than the 2 4 GHz band, so that band is more likely to be
free from interference
CAUTION
Do not create a loop in your network In the above example, a
loop would be adding an (A)-to-(C) wireless connection, while you
already had an (A)-to-(B) and (B)-to-(C) wireless connection
Channel Width—For best performance in a Wireless-N network, select
40 MHz only (available only in the 5 GHz radio band) or Auto In Auto
mode, this device and other WAP300N devices connected to this one
automatically switch to the 40 MHz mode if there is no interference
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How to set up wireless security
CAUTION
While in Wireless Bridge mode, this device can communicate with
other WAP300N devices only if they are also in Wireless Bridge mode
and the wireless settings are all identical
To set up wireless security for your WAP300N in Wireless Bridge mode:
Wireless > Wireless Security
2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless Security page and select
the Security Mode (WPA2 Personal is recommended for most home
networks )
Depending on the security mode you selected, you may be asked to
enter additional information (see the following table)
Information
Security mode Required
Description
WPA2 Personal,
Passphrase
Enter the passphrase of 8-63 characters
WPA Personal
Select a level of WEP encryption, 40/64-
bit (10 hex digits) or 104/128-bit (26 hex
digits)
Encryption
WEP
Enter the WEP key of your network Key
1 is the transmit key used by this device
Key 1
3. After you have entered all required information, click Save Settings
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Setting Up: Advanced
Setting Up: Advanced
Access Restriction—To block wireless access by MAC address, select
Prevent To allow wireless access by MAC address, select Permit
How to set up the MAC filter
For: Access Point mode only
MAC 01-32—Enter the Wi-Fi MAC addresses of the devices you want to
block or allow
When your WAP300N is in Access Point mode, you can filter access to your
wireless network by specifying Wi-Fi MAC addresses of the wireless devices
within range of your network
4. Optional: Click Wireless Client List to open the Wireless Client List screen
This screen shows computers and other devices on the wireless network
The list can be sorted by MAC Address or by Status
To set up the MAC filter:
Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter
2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless MAC Filter page
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To add a device to the list, select Save to MAC Address Filter List,
then click Add
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To retrieve the latest network information, click Refresh
To return to the Wireless MAC Filter screen, click Close
5. Click Save Settings to apply your changes
3. Configure the following settings:
Wireless MAC Filter—To filter wireless devices by MAC address, select
Enabled If you do not want to filter by MAC address, keep the default
setting, Disabled
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Setting Up: Advanced
How to set up QoS (Quality of Service)
For: Access Point and Wireless Media Connector modes only
How to change the IP address
You can choose whether the WAP300N gets its IP address automatically (using
the DHCP server) or manually (static IP) by setting it in the browser-based utility
To set up QoS:
NOTES
Wireless > QoS
• For most home networks, we recommend leaving this setting at
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
• If there is no DHCP server, or if the WAP300N is not wirelessly
connected to any other device and it is connected with an
Ethernet cable directly to a computer, then the WAP300N uses
10.100.1.1 as its IP address until a DHCP server is detected and a
new IP address is assigned
2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the QoS page
To set your WAP300N’s IP address:
3. Configure the following settings:
WMM Support—Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a wireless QoS feature that
improves quality for audio, video, and voice applications by prioritizing
wireless traffic To use WMM, the other wireless devices connected to the
WAP300N must also support WMM
2. For Device IP, select Static IP, then complete the following fields:
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IP Address—Enter a unique IP address that will be used to access the
browser-based utility
No Acknowledgement—If you do not want the WAP300N to re-send
data each time an error occurs, select Enabled Otherwise, keep the
default, Disabled
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Subnet Mask—Enter the subnet mask of your network
Default Gateway—Enter the IP address of the default gateway for
your network (in most cases, this is your router)
3. Click Save Settings to apply your changes
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Setting Up: Advanced
How to change the password
How to disable wireless admin access
For additional security, you can disable the ability to wirelessly log into the
browser-based utility With wireless access disabled, to run the browser-based
utility you must use a wired connection
You can change the WAP300N’s password to limit access to the browser-based
utility
To change the password:
To disable wireless admin access:
2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page
2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page
3. Enter the new password in the Device Password field, then enter it again
in the Re-enter to confirm field
3. For Access via Wireless, select Disabled, then click Save Settings
4. Click Save Settings
How to change the browser-based
utility’s language
How to change the idle timeout
You are automatically logged out of the browser-based utility after a period of
To change the browser-based utility’s language:
inactivity You can set the length of the inactive period
Setup > Basic Setup
To change the idle timeout:
2. For Language, select the language, then click Save Settings
2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page
3. Enter the new timeout period in the Idle Timeout field You can enter a
range of 60 to 3,600 seconds
4. Click Save Settings to apply your changes
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Linksys WAP300N
Maintaining and Monitoring
Maintaining and Monitoring
To restore your WAP300N configuration:
Troubleshooting
If you forgot your device password or static IP address
2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page
3. Click Browse and select the configuration file, then click Open
4. Click Restore Configurations, then follow the on-screen instructions
If you have forgotten your WAP300N admin password, or if you have set a static
IP address but have forgotten it, you can reset the device to its factory default
settings To restore your WAP300N to its factory settings, see “How to restore
your WAP300N’s factory settings“ on page 23
How to back up and restore your
WAP300N configuration
As with any valuable data, you should back up your WAP300N configuration,
because it might contain many customized settings Those settings would be
lost if you reset your WAP300N to its factory defaults, and you would need to re-
enter all of them manually If you back up your device configuration, restoring
settings is easy
How to reboot your WAP300N
After changing network settings, or as a troubleshooting step, it is sometimes
necessary to reboot (restart) your WAP300N
To reboot your WAP300N:
To back up your WAP300N configuration:
2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page
2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page
3. Click Start to Reboot
3. Click Back Up Configurations, then follow the on-screen instructions to
save the file
-OR-
1. Disconnect the power cable for ten seconds, then reconnect the cable
TIP
To save multiple backup files, include the backup date in the
filename as you save
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Linksys WAP300N
Maintaining and Monitoring
A warning appears asking you to confirm
How to restore your WAP300N’s factory
settings
If custom settings on your WAP300N are not working correctly, or if you have
forgotten the access password or static IP address, you may need to restore
your WAP300N to its factory settings
4. Click OK Your device is reset to factory defaults
How to update your WAP300N
CAUTION
Any settings you have saved previously will be lost when the
factory default settings are restored
Linksys may periodically publish a firmware upgrade either to fix a problem or
to add features to your WAP300N
IMPORTANT
To restore your WAP300N’s factory settings:
Do not interrupt the upgrade process You should not turn off the
device or press the Reset button during the upgrade Doing so may
permanently disable the device
1. While the device is still connected to power, use a stiff wire (such as a
straightened paper clip) to press the Reset button on the bottom for
about five seconds
To upgrade the device’s firmware:
2. Download the device’s latest firmware update file Take note of the
location where the file was saved to
4. Click the Administration tab, then click the Firmware Upgrade page
5. Click Browse, select the firmware upgrade file you saved previously, then
click Open
-OR-
6. Click Start to Upgrade, then follow the on-screen instructions
2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Factory Defaults page
3. Click Restore Factory Defaults
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Linksys WAP300N
Maintaining and Monitoring
How to view device and local network
information
How to view wireless network
information
To view device and local network information:
To view wireless network information:
2. Click the Status tab, then click the Device Info & Local Network page
2. Click the Status tab, then click the Wireless Network page Wireless
network information appears Available information depends on the
current operating mode, although the list below shows all possible fields
Device and network information appears
Firmware Version—The device’s current firmware version
Firmware Verification—Used by technical support to verify the
firmware
Operation Mode—The current operation mode of the device
MAC Address—The MAC address of the device’s wireless (Wi-Fi) interface
Link Status—The status of the wireless connection
MAC Address—The device’s Ethernet port MAC address
IP Address—The device’s IP address, as seen on your local network
Subnet Mask—The subnet mask configured for your local network
Network Name (SSID)—The name of your wireless network
Network Mode—Your wireless network’s network mode
Channel Width—Your wireless network’s channel width (in MHz)
Radio Band—Your wireless network’s radio band (in GHz)
Channel—Your wireless network’s channel setting
Default Gateway—The default gateway configured for your local
network
Security—Your wireless network’s security mode
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Maintaining and Monitoring
Bit Rate—The data transmission rate
Signal—The percentage of signal strength is displayed
SSID Broadcast—SSID broadcast status (enabled or disabled)
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Linksys WAP300N
Specifications
Specifications
Environmental
Dimensions
Linksys WAP300N
188 7 × 151 7 × 31 2 mm (7 43” × 5 97” × 1 23”)
Model
WAP300N
without external antennas
Description
Ethernet Port Speed
Radio Frequency
Number of Antennas
Antenna Type
Detachable
Linksys Wireless-N Access Point
Unit Weight
207 0 g (7 3 oz), without external antennas
229 6 g (8 1 oz), with external antennas
10/100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet)
2 4 or 5 GHz
Power
12V, 0 5A
2
Certifications
FCC, UL/cUL, ICES-003, RSS210, CE, Wi-Fi
(IEEE 802 11a/b/g/n), WPA2™, WMM®,
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
External dipole antenna with R-SMA connector
Yes
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Operating Humidity
Storage Humidity
0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Ports
Power, Ethernet
-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
10 to 80% non-condensing
5 to 90% non-condensing
Buttons
Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™,
Power (European model only)
LEDs
Power, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Ethernet,
Wireless
Wireless Security Features
WEP, Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA),
Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2),
Wireless MAC Filtering
NOTES
For regulatory, warranty, and safety information, see the CD that
came with your device or go to Linksys.com/support
Security Key Bits
Up to 128-bit encryption
Specifications are subject to change without notice
Maximum performance derived from IEEE Standard 802 11
specifications Actual performance can vary, including lower
wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and
coverage Performance depends on many factors, conditions and
variables, including distance from the access point, volume of
network traffic, building materials and construction, operating
system used, mix of wireless products used, interference and other
adverse conditions
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