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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 ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters WIRELESS User Guide Model No.
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... is a note of interest and is something that are definitions for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters. Wash hands after handling. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something you might need...attention to do while using the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters. Look for the following items when reading this : Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section in the U.S. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. Also, each...
... is a note of interest and is something that are definitions for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters. Wash hands after handling. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something you might need...attention to do while using the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters. Look for the following items when reading this : Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section in the U.S. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. Also, each...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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 - Click Files...Screen 12 Figure 4-13: Confirmation Screen 13 Figure 4-14: If the Bridge Does Not Connect... WPA Screen 11 Figure 4-10: Security Settings - WPA2 Screen 11 Figure 4-11: Security Settings - Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Figure 3-1: LEDs 5 Figure 3-2: Power Port 5 Figure 3-3: ...
... 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 - Click Files...Screen 12 Figure 4-13: Confirmation Screen 13 Figure 4-14: If the Bridge Does Not Connect... WPA Screen 11 Figure 4-10: Security Settings - WPA2 Screen 11 Figure 4-11: Security Settings - Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Figure 3-1: LEDs 5 Figure 3-2: Power Port 5 Figure 3-3: ...
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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 - Select Bridge 27 Figure C-12: Upgrade Successful 28
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... communicate without the cost and hassle of the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they can be limited to your PC. 802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate...are useful tools for sharing computer resources. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 1: Introduction How does the Bridge do this mean? To make installation even more convenient, the Bridge shares electrical power with the phone adapter or IP phone, so only one printer from different computers...
... communicate without the cost and hassle of the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they can be limited to your PC. 802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate...are useful tools for sharing computer resources. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 1: Introduction How does the Bridge do this mean? To make installation even more convenient, the Bridge shares electrical power with the phone adapter or IP phone, so only one printer from different computers...
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... 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 This chapter shows you how to set...
... 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 This chapter shows you how to set...
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... a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network can double the effective wireless transmission range for mobile users. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each other devices to communicate with one wireless adapter. Since an access point is called an infrastructure network. Proper access...
... a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network can double the effective wireless transmission range for mobile users. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each other devices to communicate with one wireless adapter. Since an access point is called an infrastructure network. Proper access...
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switch: a data switch that connects multiple networks together Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Layout Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Network Layout Products using the 802.11g and 802.11b standards can communicate with your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can add wireless connectivity to enjoy USB connectivity. Go to share a limited number...
switch: a data switch that connects multiple networks together Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Layout Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Network Layout Products using the 802.11g and 802.11b standards can communicate with your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can add wireless connectivity to enjoy USB connectivity. Go to share a limited number...
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... LEDs.) Ethernet Green. Do NOT connect any other type of the Linksys phone adapter or IP phone. The LEDs The Bridge has two LEDs to the Bridge. When the Bridge's firmware is experiencing wired network activity. The LED is connected to the wireless network. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 3: Getting to the wired network. instead, it uses the...
... LEDs.) Ethernet Green. Do NOT connect any other type of the Linksys phone adapter or IP phone. The LEDs The Bridge has two LEDs to the Bridge. When the Bridge's firmware is experiencing wired network activity. The LED is connected to the wireless network. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 3: Getting to the wired network. instead, it uses the...
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... the Linksys 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. Power After the Bridge has been configured, you will power the Bridge, as well as the phone adapter or IP phone. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 6 The...
... the Linksys 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. Power After the Bridge has been configured, you will power the Bridge, as well as the phone adapter or IP phone. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 6 The...
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... Setup - Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Bridge until you are instructed to end the installation. To install the Bridge, click the Click Here 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...
... Setup - Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Bridge until you are instructed to end the installation. To install the Bridge, click the Click Here 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...
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..., disconnect the power adapter from the Phone Adapter or IP Phone Screen 8 Figure 4-3: Check for Phone Adapters 3. This screen will use this power adapter to power the Bridge.) If your Linksys phone adapter or IP phone will use the PC running this PC is listed on-screen. Click Next to the previous screen. Wireless-G Bridge for Compatibility Screen 4.
..., disconnect the power adapter from the Phone Adapter or IP Phone Screen 8 Figure 4-3: Check for Phone Adapters 3. This screen will use this power adapter to power the Bridge.) If your Linksys phone adapter or IP phone will use the PC running this PC is listed on-screen. Click Next to the previous screen. Wireless-G Bridge for Compatibility Screen 4.
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... or PC. (Do not use the combination Ethernet network and power cable attached to the Bridge. Figure 4-5: Power on the Bridge Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 5. Click Next to proceed with the installation process, or click Back to return to...plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the previous screen. 6. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-6: Connecting the Network Cable to a Router Screen 9 you will use the power cable now; ...
... or PC. (Do not use the combination Ethernet network and power cable attached to the Bridge. Figure 4-5: Power on the Bridge Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 5. Click Next to proceed with the installation process, or click Back to return to...plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the previous screen. 6. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-6: Connecting the Network Cable to a Router Screen 9 you will use the power cable now; ...
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... you want , click the SSID radio button and complete the SSID field. Figure 4-8: Choose a Wireless Network Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 7. Figure 4-7: Wireless-G Bridge Setup Screen 8. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 10 Running the Setup Wizard Select the wireless network you want is not displayed, click the Refresh List button to the previous...
... you want , click the SSID radio button and complete the SSID field. Figure 4-8: Choose a Wireless Network Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 7. Figure 4-7: Wireless-G Bridge Setup Screen 8. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 10 Running the Setup Wizard Select the wireless network you want is not displayed, click the Refresh List button to the previous...
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...pre-shared key, of encrypting network data transmitted on this screen. Encryption - WPA Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 9. Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the appropriate instructions. WPA2 Screen 11 If you are not... to step 10. wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of 8-63 characters in a network. Figure 4-9: Security Settings - Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-10: Security Settings - WPA2 WPA2 automatically uses AES with dynamic encryption keys. TKIP is ...
...pre-shared key, of encrypting network data transmitted on this screen. Encryption - WPA Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 9. Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the appropriate instructions. WPA2 Screen 11 If you are not... to step 10. wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of 8-63 characters in a network. Figure 4-9: Security Settings - Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-10: Security Settings - WPA2 WPA2 automatically uses AES with dynamic encryption keys. TKIP is ...
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... 128-bit WEP encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Key Index - WEP Keys Screen 12 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, so a WEP key is 1. Valid hexadecimal characters are "0" to "9" and...
... 128-bit WEP encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Key Index - WEP Keys Screen 12 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, so a WEP key is 1. Valid hexadecimal characters are "0" to "9" and...
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... Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 10. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable of the Bridge from the Router Screen 13 Figure 4-13: Confirmation Screen Figure 4-14: If the Bridge Does Not Connect... Make sure the Bridge's Wireless LED is solidly lit or flashing. Click...you have two options offered by a pop-up screen. Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the wireless network. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-15: Disconnect the Network Cable from the router or PC. The new settings will ...
... Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 10. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable of the Bridge from the Router Screen 13 Figure 4-13: Confirmation Screen Figure 4-14: If the Bridge Does Not Connect... Make sure the Bridge's Wireless LED is solidly lit or flashing. Click...you have two options offered by a pop-up screen. Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the wireless network. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-15: Disconnect the Network Cable from the router or PC. The new settings will ...
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... Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 13. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the phone adapter or IP phone. You will use the combination Ethernet network and power cable attached to the previous screen. Move the power adapter and Bridge to the location of the Bridge to the previous screen. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the...
... Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 13. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the phone adapter or IP phone. You will use the combination Ethernet network and power cable attached to the previous screen. Move the power adapter and Bridge to the location of the Bridge to the previous screen. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the...
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... flashing. Connect the power cable of the Bridge to the previous screen. 16. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-19: Wireless is Now Active Screen 15 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. Then connect the power adapter...
... flashing. Connect the power cable of the Bridge to the previous screen. 16. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-19: Wireless is Now Active Screen 15 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. Then connect the power adapter...