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Linksys LAPAC1200 User Manual

Linksys LAPAC1200
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LAPAC1200
AC1200 Dual Band
Access Point
User Guide
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Linksys LAPAC1200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Colormulti, white
Wi-Fi Speed1200 gigabits per second
Wireless Standardac, n
Data Encryptionyes
Encryption Typeother, wep, wpa, wpa2
Security Features802.1x supplicant; mac-based acl; rogue ap detection; ssid-to-vlan mapping
Portsother, rj-45
Bluetoothno
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Height1.72 inches
Width9.33 inches
Net Weight1.12 pounds

Summary

CHAPTER 1 Quick Start Guide

Package Contents

Lists items included with the access point.

Physical Details

Describes the device's LED indicators and ports.

Mounting Guide

Instructions for installing the access point on walls or ceilings.

CHAPTER 2 Access Point Setup

Overview

Introduces the chapter's setup procedures for connecting and configuring the access point.

Setup using a Web Browser

Explains how to access the configuration program via a web browser.

Setup Wizard

Guides the user through initial device configuration.

User Accounts

Details managing user accounts for administration.

Time Screen

Configures system time, date, and time zone settings.

Log Settings Screen

Configures logging of system events for troubleshooting.

Management Access

Configures methods for accessing the access point's management interface.

SSL Certificate

Manages SSL certificates for secure HTTPS access.

Network Setup Screen

Configures basic device, VLAN, and LAN interface settings.

Advanced Screen

Configures advanced network settings for wireless radios.

Discovery Settings

Configures how the access point is discovered by other devices.

Basic Settings

Essential configuration for wireless radio and SSIDs.

Isolation

Defines client isolation between SSIDs.

VLAN ID

Specifies the VLAN ID for SSIDs.

Security Settings

Configures SSIDs for data protection and wireless security.

Security Settings - WEP

Details WEP security configuration.

Security Settings - WPA2-Personal

Details WPA2-Personal security configuration.

Security Settings - WPA/WPA2-Personal

Configures mixed WPA/WPA2-Personal security.

Security Settings - WPA2-Enterprise

Configures WPA2-Enterprise security using a RADIUS server.

WPA2-Enterprise

Details WPA2-Enterprise configuration.

WPA/WPA2-Enterprise

Configures WPA/WPA2-Enterprise security.

RADIUS

Explains RADIUS server usage for authentication and key generation.

Rogue AP Detection

Detects unexpected or unauthorized access points.

Scheduler

Automates enabling/disabling SSIDs based on time rules.

Scheduler Association

Associates scheduler profiles with SSIDs.

Connection Control

Excludes or allows specific clients to authenticate.

Rate Limit

Limits downstream and upstream rate of SSIDs.

QoS

Prioritizes traffic for better throughput and lower delay.

Workgroup Bridge

Extends network accessibility by acting as a wireless station.

Advanced Settings

Configures advanced parameters of wireless radios.

Band Steering

Pushes dual-band capable clients to the less-congested 5 GHz network.

Isolation

Defines whether to isolate traffic between SSIDs.

RTS Threshold

Sets Request to Send threshold for traffic control.

Fragmentation Threshold

Limits packet size to manage fragmentation.

Chapter 3 Operation and Status

Operation

Describes regular operations and maintenance tasks.

System Summary

Provides system status of the access point.

LAN Status

Displays settings and status of the LAN interface.

Wireless Status

Displays settings and status of wireless radios and SSIDs.

Wireless Clients

Lists connected clients per wireless interface.

Statistics

Provides real-time transmitted/received statistics per SSID and LAN.

Log View

Shows system events like login attempts and config changes.

Chapter 4 Access Point Management

Overview

Introduces features in the Maintenance menu.

Firmware Upgrade

Guides on upgrading the access point's firmware.

Configuration Backup/Restore

Allows downloading/uploading configuration files.

Factory Default

Resets the access point to factory default settings.

Reboot

Restarts the access point device.

Ping Test

Determines host accessibility on the network.

Packet Capture

Captures and stores network packets for analysis.

Diagnostic Log

Provides system detail for troubleshooting and support.

Appendix A Troubleshooting

Overview

Covers common problems and solutions for the access point.

General Problems

Addresses issues like finding the access point or connecting to LAN.

Appendix B About Wireless LANs

Overview

Explains wireless network terms and jargon for configuration.

Wireless LAN Terminology

Defines modes (Ad-hoc, Infrastructure) and related terms.

WEP

Explains Wired Equivalent Privacy standard for data encryption.

WPA-PSK

Details WPA-PSK for secure data encryption.

WPA2-PSK

Details WPA2-PSK for enhanced security.

WPA-Enterprise

Explains WPA-Enterprise for secure, centralized authentication.

WPA2-Enterprise

Details WPA2-Enterprise for secure authentication.

802.1x

Uses 802.1X for authentication and WEP for encryption.

Appendix C PC And Server Configuration

Overview

Explains matching wireless station settings to the access point.

Using WEP

Guides on matching WEP settings for wireless stations.

Using WPA2-PSK

Guides on matching WPA2-PSK settings for wireless stations.

Using WPA2-Enterprise

Guides on matching WPA2-Enterprise settings for wireless stations.

RADIUS Server Configuration

Details RADIUS server configuration for WPA2-Enterprise.

802.1x Server Setup (Windows 2000 Server)

Sets up Microsoft IAS as RADIUS server for authentication.

Windows 2000 Domain Controller Setup

Guides setup of Windows 2000 domain controller.

DHCP server configuration

Configures the DHCP server for IP address issuance.

Certificate Authority Setup

Guides setup of Certificate Authority.

802.1x Authentication Setup

Configures 802.1x authentication for wireless clients.

Encryption Settings

Ensures encryption settings match access point.

Enabling Encryption

Procedure to enable encryption for a wireless network.

Using 802.1x Mode (without WPA)

Configures 802.1x mode without WPA.