The administration - management tab – Linksys WAP54GP User Manual

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
The Administration - Management Tab

Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

The Administration - Management Tab

On this screen you can configure the password and SNMP settings.

AP Password

You should change the password that controls access to the Access Point’s Web-based Utility.

Local AP Password

User Name. Create a User Name and enter it in the field provided.

AP Password. Create a Password for the Access Point’s Web-based Utility.

Re-enter to confirm. To confirm the new Password, enter it again in this field.

Web Access

Web HTTPS Access. HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure) uses SSL (Secured Socket Layer) to encrypt
data transmitted for higher security. To secure remote access of the Access Point’s Web-based Utility, select
Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled.

SNMP

SNMP is a popular network monitoring and management protocol. It provides network administrators with the
ability to monitor the status of the Access Point and receive notification of any critical events as they occur on the
Access Point.

To enable the SNMP support feature, select Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled.

Identification

Contact. Enter the name of the contact person, such as a network administrator, for the Access Point.

Device Name. Enter the name you wish to give to the Access Point.

Location. Enter the location of the Access Point.

Get Community. Enter the password that allows read-only access to the Access Point’s SNMP information. The
default is public.

Figure 5-16: Administration - Management Screen

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