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® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters WIRELESS User Guide Model No. WBP54G v2
® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters WIRELESS User Guide Model No. WBP54G v2
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In addition to change without notice. and certain other reproductive harm. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are presented like this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is a registered trademark or trademark of ...
In addition to change without notice. and certain other reproductive harm. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are presented like this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is a registered trademark or trademark of ...
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... Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in This User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 3 Network Topology 3 Roaming 3 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 5 Overview 5 The LEDs 5 The Port 5 The Cable 6 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 7 Starting the Setup Wizard 7 Running the Setup Wizard 7 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 17 Common...
... Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in This User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 3 Network Topology 3 Roaming 3 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 5 Overview 5 The LEDs 5 The Port 5 The Cable 6 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 7 Starting the Setup Wizard 7 Running the Setup Wizard 7 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 17 Common...
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... Screen 7 Figure 4-2: License Agreement Screen 7 Figure 4-3: Check for Compatibility Screen 8 Figure 4-4: Disconnect the Power from the Phone Adapter Screen 14 Figure 4-18: Connect the Attached Bridge Power Cable to a Router Screen 9 Figure 4-7: Wireless-G Bridge Setup Screen 10 Figure 4-8: Choose a Wireless Network Screen 10 Figure 4-9: Security Settings - WPA Screen 11 Figure 4-10: Security Settings - WEP Keys Screen...
... Screen 7 Figure 4-2: License Agreement Screen 7 Figure 4-3: Check for Compatibility Screen 8 Figure 4-4: Disconnect the Power from the Phone Adapter Screen 14 Figure 4-18: Connect the Attached Bridge Power Cable to a Router Screen 9 Figure 4-7: Wireless-G Bridge Setup Screen 10 Figure 4-8: Choose a Wireless Network Screen 10 Figure 4-9: Security Settings - WPA Screen 11 Figure 4-10: Security Settings - WEP Keys Screen...
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Select Bridge 27 Figure C-12: Upgrade Successful 28 Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Figure C-11: Browsed Devices on Network Screen -
Select Bridge 27 Figure C-12: Upgrade Successful 28 Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Figure C-11: Browsed Devices on Network Screen -
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...phone adapter or IP phone almost anywhere, without the cost and hassle of the Bridge to your wireless network, step by step. adapter: a device that adds network functionality to the phone adapter or IP phone. Networks are not only useful in this mean? PCs equipped with the phone adapter or IP phone... Welcome To make installation even more convenient, the Bridge shares electrical power with wireless cards and adapters can connect to the area around your phone where it easy to configure the Bridge for Phone Adapters. You can put your Internet connection. So, ...
...phone adapter or IP phone almost anywhere, without the cost and hassle of the Bridge to your wireless network, step by step. adapter: a device that adds network functionality to the phone adapter or IP phone. Networks are not only useful in this mean? PCs equipped with the phone adapter or IP phone... Welcome To make installation even more convenient, the Bridge shares electrical power with wireless cards and adapters can connect to the area around your phone where it easy to configure the Bridge for Phone Adapters. You can put your Internet connection. So, ...
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... Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Bridge's applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters This chapter describes the physical features of the Bridge. • Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters...
... Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Bridge's applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters This chapter describes the physical features of the Bridge. • Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters...
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... access point's range to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is bridged to a wired network via the access point or wireless router. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can talk to expand the range of an access point. Proper access point...
... access point's range to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is bridged to a wired network via the access point or wireless router. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can talk to expand the range of an access point. Proper access point...
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... server. When you wish to connect your wired network with the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters, you want to enjoy USB connectivity. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about wireless products. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Network Layout Products using the 802.11g and 802.11b standards can be connected to any of...
... server. When you wish to connect your wired network with the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters, you want to enjoy USB connectivity. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about wireless products. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Network Layout Products using the 802.11g and 802.11b standards can be connected to any of...
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... adapter of power adapter to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Overview The Bridge has two LEDs, a Power port, and a permanently attached cable. Figure 3-1: LEDs Figure 3-2: Power Port Chapter 3: Getting to the wireless network. The LED is not lit the Bridge is experiencing wired network activity. Do NOT connect any other type of the Linksys phone adapter or IP phone. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters...
... adapter of power adapter to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Overview The Bridge has two LEDs, a Power port, and a permanently attached cable. Figure 3-1: LEDs Figure 3-2: Power Port Chapter 3: Getting to the wireless network. The LED is not lit the Bridge is experiencing wired network activity. Do NOT connect any other type of the Linksys phone adapter or IP phone. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters...
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Figure 3-3: Combination Cable Chapter 3: Getting to the Linksys phone adapter or IP phone. Power After the Bridge has been configured, you will power the Bridge, as well as the phone adapter or IP phone. One power adapter will connect this cable to connect the Bridge to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters The Cable The Bridge has a combination Ethernet network and power cable. After setup...
Figure 3-3: Combination Cable Chapter 3: Getting to the Linksys phone adapter or IP phone. Power After the Bridge has been configured, you will power the Bridge, as well as the phone adapter or IP phone. One power adapter will connect this cable to connect the Bridge to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters The Cable The Bridge has a combination Ethernet network and power cable. After setup...
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Running the Setup Wizard 1. Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Bridge until you are instructed to do so or the setup will not work. In the field that appears, enter D:\... Welcome screen should appear. Click the Click Here to Start or Setup button to open this User Guide. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 4-1: Welcome Screen Figure 4-2: License Agreement Screen 7 Starting the Setup Wizard To begin...
Running the Setup Wizard 1. Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Bridge until you are instructed to do so or the setup will not work. In the field that appears, enter D:\... Welcome screen should appear. Click the Click Here to Start or Setup button to open this User Guide. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Starting the Setup Wizard Figure 4-1: Welcome Screen Figure 4-2: License Agreement Screen 7 Starting the Setup Wizard To begin...
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... Bridge.) If your Linksys phone adapter or IP phone will inform you about which Linksys phone adapters and IP phones work with the installation process, or click Back to return to the room where your phone adapter or IP phone is located. To exit the Setup Wizard, click Exit. Figure 4-3: Check for Phone Adapters 3. Disconnect the power jack from the Phone Adapter or IP Phone...
... Bridge.) If your Linksys phone adapter or IP phone will inform you about which Linksys phone adapters and IP phones work with the installation process, or click Back to return to the room where your phone adapter or IP phone is located. To exit the Setup Wizard, click Exit. Figure 4-3: Check for Phone Adapters 3. Disconnect the power jack from the Phone Adapter or IP Phone...
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... or flashing. Connect the power jack to a Router Screen 9 Figure 4-5: Power on the Bridge Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 5. You will use it later.) NOTE: If you connect the Bridge to a router, make sure the Bridge and PC running the Setup Wizard are connected to an Ethernet network (LAN) port...
... or flashing. Connect the power jack to a Router Screen 9 Figure 4-5: Power on the Bridge Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 5. You will use it later.) NOTE: If you connect the Bridge to a router, make sure the Bridge and PC running the Setup Wizard are connected to an Ethernet network (LAN) port...
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... button and complete the SSID field. IMPORTANT: Some wireless access points or routers do not see the network you want is not displayed, click the Refresh List button to the previous screen. Figure 4-8: Choose a Wireless Network Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 7. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 10 Running the Setup Wizard Select the...
... button and complete the SSID field. IMPORTANT: Some wireless access points or routers do not see the network you want is not displayed, click the Refresh List button to the previous screen. Figure 4-8: Choose a Wireless Network Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 7. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 10 Running the Setup Wizard Select the...
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... data transmitted on this screen. Figure 4-9: Security Settings - WPA Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 9. Enter a passphrase on a wireless network. Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to step 10. Passphrase - Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-10: Security Settings - Select the method your network will be .
... data transmitted on this screen. Figure 4-9: Security Settings - WPA Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 9. Enter a passphrase on a wireless network. Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to step 10. Passphrase - Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-10: Security Settings - Select the method your network will be .
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.... Valid hexadecimal characters are "0" to "9" and "A" to the previous screen. If your wireless network. WEP (64-Bit) Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters WEP (128-Bit) or WEP (64-Bit) Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field,... 16 alphanumeric characters. Figure 4-11: Security Settings - It must match the WEP key of your other wireless network devices and is automatically generated. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-12: Security Settings - Passphrase - For 128-bit WEP encryption, enter ...
.... Valid hexadecimal characters are "0" to "9" and "A" to the previous screen. If your wireless network. WEP (64-Bit) Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters WEP (128-Bit) or WEP (64-Bit) Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field,... 16 alphanumeric characters. Figure 4-11: Security Settings - It must match the WEP key of your other wireless network devices and is automatically generated. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-12: Security Settings - Passphrase - For 128-bit WEP encryption, enter ...
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.... Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the wireless network. Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 10. Make sure the Bridge's Wireless LED is solidly lit or flashing. Figure 4-13: Confirmation Screen Figure 4-14: If the Bridge Does Not Connect... The new settings will attempt to connect to step...
.... Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the wireless network. Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 10. Make sure the Bridge's Wireless LED is solidly lit or flashing. Figure 4-13: Confirmation Screen Figure 4-14: If the Bridge Does Not Connect... The new settings will attempt to connect to step...
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... click Back to return to the previous screen. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-17: Disconnect the Network Cable from the phone adapter or IP phone. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the Phone Adapter Screen 14 If the phone adapter or IP phone is in a different room, disconnect the power adapter from the electrical outlet. You will use...
... click Back to return to the previous screen. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-17: Disconnect the Network Cable from the phone adapter or IP phone. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the Phone Adapter Screen 14 If the phone adapter or IP phone is in a different room, disconnect the power adapter from the electrical outlet. You will use...
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... cable connections shown on-screen. Connect the power cable of the Bridge to the previous screen. 16. Figure 4-18: Connect the Attached Bridge Power Cable to the Phone Adapter Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 15. Make sure the Bridge's Ethernet and Wireless LEDs are solidly lit or flashing. Click Next to proceed, or...
... cable connections shown on-screen. Connect the power cable of the Bridge to the previous screen. 16. Figure 4-18: Connect the Attached Bridge Power Cable to the Phone Adapter Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 15. Make sure the Bridge's Ethernet and Wireless LEDs are solidly lit or flashing. Click Next to proceed, or...