WLAN configuration

 

Implementation plan consists of the following:

Step 1. Start the WLAN implementation process with a single AP and a single wireless client, without enabling wireless security.

Step 2. Verify that the client has received a DHCP IP address and can ping the local wired default router and then browse to the external Internet.

Step 3. Configure wireless security using WPA2/WPA Mixed Personal. Never use WEP unless no other options exist.

Step 4. Back up the configuration.

Before installing a wireless router, consider the following settings:

  • SSID Name – Name of the WLAN network.
  • Network Password (if required) – If prompted, this is the password required to associate and access the SSID.
  • Router Password – This is a management router password equivalent to the enable secret privileged EXEC mode password.
  • Guest Network SSID Name – For security reasons, guests can be isolated to a different SSID.
  • Guest Network Password – This is the password to access the guest SSID.
  • Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Username – Internet account required to access the router remotely over the Internet.
  • Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Password – Password to access the router remotely.

 

GUI

Linksys Smart-Wi-Fi Home page is divided into the following three main sections:

  • Smart Wi-Fi Router Settings – Use this section to alter settings for connectivity, troubleshooting, wireless, and security.
    • Configure the router’s basic settings for the local network. This tool can be used to configure a DHCP Reservation, change the router’s administration password, change the IP address of the Linksys router, set up the Linksys routers with a Static route, set up the router with Cable Internet service, and configure the MTU Settings of the Linksys router.
    • Diagnose and troubleshoot connectivity issues on the network. It contains the current status of the router and connected devices. It can also be used to perform a Ping test and a traceroute, to back up and restore the router’s current settings, to check the WAN IP Address, to reboot and reset the router to factory defaults, and to maintain of the router’s status.
    • Secure and personalize the wireless network. It can also be used to enable and configure wireless MAC filter and connect devices easily using WPS.
    • Keep the network safe from Internet threats by configuring the DMZ feature.
    • View connected computers and devices on the network, and set up port forwarding.
  • Smart Wi-Fi Tools – Use this section to see who is currently connected to the network, create a separate network for guests, configure parental control to keep kids safe, prioritize bandwidth to specific devices and applications, test the Internet connection speed, and control access to shared files.
    Smart Wi-Fi tools provide additional services including:

    • Device List – View to see who is connected to the WLAN. Device names and icons can be personalized. Devices can also be connected with this service.
    • Guest Access – Create a separate network for up to 50 guests at home while keeping network files safe with the Guest Access Tool.
    • Parental Controls – Protect kids and family members by restricting access to potentially harmful websites. This tool is used to restrict Internet access on specific devices, control the time and days of specific devices that can access the Internet, block specific websites for certain devices, disable restrictions on Internet access, and disable the Parental Controls feature.
    • Media Prioritization – Prioritize bandwidth to specific devices and applications. With this tool, optimize the online experience by prioritizing bandwidth on applications and devices that need it the most. This tool can be used to utilize the Settings feature of the Media Prioritization Tool, add more applications to be assigned with a specific bandwidth, and allocate higher bandwidth to an application, device, or online game by setting the bandwidth priority.
    • Speed Test – Tool used to test the upload and download speed of the Internet link. Useful for baselining.
    • USB Storage – Controls access to shared files. Configures how users can access shared files. With this tool, users can access USB storage in the local network, create shares on a USB storage device, configure the Folder Access settings, configure how devices and computers within the network can access the FTP server, and configure the access to a Media Server.
  • Smart Wi-Fi Widgets – Provides a quick summary of the Smart Wi-Fi Tools section.
    Backing up the configuration is easy to do with the Linksys EA6500 wireless router:Step 1. Log in to the Smart Wi-Fi Home page. Click the Troubleshooting icon to display the Troubleshooting Status window (Figure 1).

    Step 2. Click the Diagnostic tab to open the Diagnostic Troubleshooting window (Figure 2).

    Step 3. Under the Router configuration title, click Backup and save the file to an appropriate folder.

    Note: To upload a previously saved backup, click Restore, locate the file, and start the restore process.

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