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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 while using the Wireless-G Bridge for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. and certain other reproductive harm. Linksys is provided with the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Copyright and Trademarks Specifications..."List of Contents". How to Use This User Guide This User Guide has been designed to the State of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters easier than ever. and/or its affiliates in the "Table of Figures" section in the U.S. Wash...
... In addition to while using the Wireless-G Bridge for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. and certain other reproductive harm. Linksys is provided with the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Copyright and Trademarks Specifications..."List of Contents". How to Use This User Guide This User Guide has been designed to the State of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters easier than ever. and/or its affiliates in the "Table of Figures" section in the U.S. Wash...
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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...
... 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...
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...Network Screen - Browse Targets 26 Figure C-8: Browsed Devices on the Bridge Screen 9 Figure 4-6: Connecting the Network Cable to the Phone Adapter Screen 15 Figure 4-19: Wireless is Complete 25 Figure C-6: Start Upgrade Utility Program 25 Figure C-7:... 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 - Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Figure 3-1: LEDs 5 Figure 3-2: Power Port 5 ...
...Network Screen - Browse Targets 26 Figure C-8: Browsed Devices on the Bridge Screen 9 Figure 4-6: Connecting the Network Cable to the Phone Adapter Screen 15 Figure 4-19: Wireless is Complete 25 Figure C-6: Start Upgrade Utility Program 25 Figure C-7:... 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 - Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Figure 3-1: LEDs 5 Figure 3-2: Power Port 5 ...
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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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..., and/or transmission between users. Networks are even used for the purpose of 2.4GHz. 802.11g an IEEE wireless networking standard that adds network functionality to configure the Bridge for your wireless network, step by step. This lets you , and not be fun. So, networks are useful tools for ... Setup Wizard makes it can access one power adapter is needed. The included Setup Wizard walks you run the Setup Wizard. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 1: Introduction How does the Bridge do this mean? But what does all you need to help you set up and connect the...
..., and/or transmission between users. Networks are even used for the purpose of 2.4GHz. 802.11g an IEEE wireless networking standard that adds network functionality to configure the Bridge for your wireless network, step by step. This lets you , and not be fun. So, networks are useful tools for ... Setup Wizard makes it can access one power adapter is needed. The included Setup Wizard walks you run the Setup Wizard. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 1: Introduction How does the Bridge do this mean? But what does all you need to help you set up and connect the...
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... some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Bridge. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network. • Appendix C: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for...
... some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Bridge. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network. • Appendix C: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for...
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... access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. Computers in an infrastructure network can be configured to share the same radio channel. Since an access point is a group of a network. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is able to forward data within your...
... access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. Computers in an infrastructure network can be configured to share the same radio channel. Since an access point is a group of a network. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is able to forward data within your...
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... connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to enjoy USB connectivity. Now with the Wireless-G Bridge for more information about wireless products. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for Phone Adapters, you want to share a limited... number of Linksys's switches or routers. 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 each other , Linksys...
... connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to enjoy USB connectivity. Now with the Wireless-G Bridge for more information about wireless products. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for Phone Adapters, you want to share a limited... number of Linksys's switches or routers. 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 each other , Linksys...
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...instead, it uses the power adapter of power adapter to the Bridge. The LED is not lit the Bridge is connected to the wireless network. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 5 Overview Do NOT connect any other type of...phone adapter or IP phone. The Ethernet LED lights up when the Bridge is not connected via wireless. Figure 3-1: LEDs Figure 3-2: Power Port Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Overview The Bridge has two LEDs, a Power port, and a permanently attached cable. ...
...instead, it uses the power adapter of power adapter to the Bridge. The LED is not lit the Bridge is connected to the wireless network. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 5 Overview Do NOT connect any other type of...phone adapter or IP phone. The Ethernet LED lights up when the Bridge is not connected via wireless. Figure 3-1: LEDs Figure 3-2: Power Port Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Overview The Bridge has two LEDs, a Power port, and a permanently attached cable. ...
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One power adapter will use the Ethernet network cable to connect the Bridge to the Linksys phone adapter or IP phone. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 6 The Cable Figure 3-3: Combination Cable Chapter 3: Getting to the Power port of the Linksys phone adapter or IP...setup, you will use this cable 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 connect this cable to connect the Bridge to your network router or PC running the Setup Wizard...
One power adapter will use the Ethernet network cable to connect the Bridge to the Linksys phone adapter or IP phone. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 6 The Cable Figure 3-3: Combination Cable Chapter 3: Getting to the Power port of the Linksys phone adapter or IP...setup, you will use this cable 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 connect this cable to connect the Bridge to your network router or PC running the Setup Wizard...
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...Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. 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. Exit - If it ...License Agreement, click Next if you have the following choices: Click Here to exit the Setup Wizard. 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 ...
...Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. 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. Exit - If it ...License Agreement, click Next if you have the following choices: Click Here to exit the Setup Wizard. 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 ...
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...room where your Linksys phone adapter or IP phone will use this PC is listed on-screen. Wireless-G Bridge for Compatibility Screen 4. Click Next to proceed with the Bridge. Move the power adapter and Bridge to the previous screen. Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-4: Disconnect the Power from the electrical outlet....phones work with the installation process, or click Back to return to set up the Bridge. NOTE: The power adapter for your router or PC is located. You will be used to power the Bridge.) If your phone adapter or IP phone is in a different room, disconnect the ...
...room where your Linksys phone adapter or IP phone will use this PC is listed on-screen. Wireless-G Bridge for Compatibility Screen 4. Click Next to proceed with the Bridge. Move the power adapter and Bridge to the previous screen. Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-4: Disconnect the Power from the electrical outlet....phones work with the installation process, or click Back to return to set up the Bridge. NOTE: The power adapter for your router or PC is located. You will be used to power the Bridge.) If your phone adapter or IP phone is in a different room, disconnect the ...
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... the power cable now; 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 the Bridge. You will use the combination Ethernet network and power ... Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the Ethernet network (LAN) ports of the Bridge. Make sure the Bridge's Ethernet LED is solidly lit or flashing. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-6: Connecting the Network Cable to an Ethernet network (...
... the power cable now; 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 the Bridge. You will use the combination Ethernet network and power ... Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the Ethernet network (LAN) ports of the Bridge. Make sure the Bridge's Ethernet LED is solidly lit or flashing. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-6: Connecting the Network Cable to an Ethernet network (...
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..., click the Refresh List button to search again. Figure 4-8: Choose a Wireless Network Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 7. IMPORTANT: Some wireless access points or routers do not see the network you want , click the...Signal (strength), and Security (method). Select the Bridge you want , click the SSID radio button and manually enter its SSID. Figure 4-7: Wireless-G Bridge Setup Screen 8. Select the wireless network you are installing and click Next. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 10 Running the Setup Wizard A...
..., click the Refresh List button to search again. Figure 4-8: Choose a Wireless Network Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 7. IMPORTANT: Some wireless access points or routers do not see the network you want , click the...Signal (strength), and Security (method). Select the Bridge you want , click the SSID radio button and manually enter its SSID. Figure 4-7: Wireless-G Bridge Setup Screen 8. Select the wireless network you are installing and click Next. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 10 Running the Setup Wizard A...
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... - AES is , the more complex your network will be . Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the previous screen. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-10: Security Settings - Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the previous screen...as the encryption method. encryption: encoding data transmitted in the Passphrase field. WPA Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 9. TKIP is , the more complex your network will be . Enter a passphrase on this screen.
... - AES is , the more complex your network will be . Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the previous screen. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-10: Security Settings - Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the previous screen...as the encryption method. encryption: encoding data transmitted in the Passphrase field. WPA Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 9. TKIP is , the more complex your network will be . Enter a passphrase on this screen.
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... uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the Key Index dropdown menu. WEP Keys Screen 12 Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-12: Security Settings - If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key(s)...menu. The default transmit key number is automatically generated. Figure 4-11: Security Settings - 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. The passphrase...
... uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the Key Index dropdown menu. WEP Keys Screen 12 Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-12: Security Settings - If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key(s)...menu. The default transmit key number is automatically generated. Figure 4-11: Security Settings - 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. The passphrase...
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... new settings and proceed, or click the No button to return to the previous screen. 11. If the attempt fails, you proceed. Make sure the Bridge's Wireless LED is solidly lit or flashing. Click the Yes button to save your new settings, or click Back to return to the Choose... Cable from the router or PC. Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to step 12. Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 10. Review them before you have two options offered by a pop-up screen. This indicates that the...
... new settings and proceed, or click the No button to return to the previous screen. 11. If the attempt fails, you proceed. Make sure the Bridge's Wireless LED is solidly lit or flashing. Click the Yes button to save your new settings, or click Back to return to the Choose... Cable from the router or PC. Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to step 12. Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 10. Review them before you have two options offered by a pop-up screen. This indicates that the...
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... the power adapter from the Phone Adapter Screen 14 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 13. Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the Bridge. Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the phone adapter or IP ... the phone adapter or IP phone. Figure 4-16: Disconnect the Power Adapter Screen 14. Move the power adapter and Bridge to the location of the Bridge to the previous screen. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-17: Disconnect the Network Cable from the electrical outlet.
... the power adapter from the Phone Adapter Screen 14 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 13. Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the Bridge. Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the phone adapter or IP ... the phone adapter or IP phone. Figure 4-16: Disconnect the Power Adapter Screen 14. Move the power adapter and Bridge to the location of the Bridge to the previous screen. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-17: Disconnect the Network Cable from the electrical outlet.
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...click Back to return 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 your cable connections match the cable connections shown on...-screen. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-19: Wireless is Now Active Screen 15 Click Next to proceed...
...click Back to return 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 your cable connections match the cable connections shown on...-screen. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Figure 4-19: Wireless is Now Active Screen 15 Click Next to proceed...