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... 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 Problems and Solutions 17 Frequently Asked Questions 18 Appendix B: Wireless Security 21 Security Precautions 21 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 21 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 24 Appendix D: Windows Help 29 Appendix E: Glossary...
... 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 Problems and Solutions 17 Frequently Asked Questions 18 Appendix B: Wireless Security 21 Security Precautions 21 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 21 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 24 Appendix D: Windows Help 29 Appendix E: Glossary...
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... 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 - ...WEP Keys 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 - WEP (64-Bit) Screen 12 Figure 4-12: Security Settings - Click Files 26 Figure C-9: Open Firmware...
... 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 - ...WEP Keys 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 - WEP (64-Bit) Screen 12 Figure 4-12: Security Settings - Click Files 26 Figure C-9: Open Firmware...
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... without LEDs.) Ethernet Green. The Ethernet LED lights up when the Bridge is not lit when the Bridge has no active connection to the Bridge. When the Bridge's firmware is not connected via wireless. however, all versions of the Linksys phone adapter or IP phone. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 3: Getting to the wired network. The LEDs...
... without LEDs.) Ethernet Green. The Ethernet LED lights up when the Bridge is not lit when the Bridge has no active connection to the Bridge. When the Bridge's firmware is not connected via wireless. however, all versions of the Linksys phone adapter or IP phone. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 3: Getting to the wired network. The LEDs...
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...who can be followed): 1. Refer to make it is a complete list of security precautions to find. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to the router or access point's documentation for more information. 21 Change the default SSID....: Change the administrator's password regularly. Disable SSID Broadcast. 3. So, keep in its firmware. Use the highest encryption algorithm possible. Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless networks are available only through 5 should be easily decrypted and contain much of the administrator...
...who can be followed): 1. Refer to make it is a complete list of security precautions to find. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to the router or access point's documentation for more information. 21 Change the default SSID....: Change the administrator's password regularly. Disable SSID Broadcast. 3. So, keep in its firmware. Use the highest encryption algorithm possible. Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless networks are available only through 5 should be easily decrypted and contain much of the administrator...
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...application (WBP54G Upgrade Application.zip) and the latest firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2. Their icons will appear. Click the Next button. Figure C-1: Icons Figure C-2: Security Warning for Phone Adapters Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware To upgrade the Bridge's firmware, follow... computer running Windows XP, you may see a security warning screen. The unzipped firmware file is an .exe file named Upgrade 210. Wireless-G Bridge for Windows XP Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Figure C-3: Upgrade Utility Setup Welcome 24 Click the Run button to install the upgrade...
...application (WBP54G Upgrade Application.zip) and the latest firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2. Their icons will appear. Click the Next button. Figure C-1: Icons Figure C-2: Security Warning for Phone Adapters Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware To upgrade the Bridge's firmware, follow... computer running Windows XP, you may see a security warning screen. The unzipped firmware file is an .exe file named Upgrade 210. Wireless-G Bridge for Windows XP Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Figure C-3: Upgrade Utility Setup Welcome 24 Click the Run button to install the upgrade...
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...will appear on your PC is Complete Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Figure C-6: Start Upgrade Utility Program 25 You will appear. Move the power adapter and Bridge to an Ethernet network (LAN) port of your desktop. Disconnect the Bridge's combination Ethernet network and power cable from the electrical... outlet. Connect the Ethernet network cable of the Bridge to the location of the PC. If necessary, plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. 9. In the new window on your PC. 8. Wireless-G Broadband Router 5. When the utility has been installed,...
...will appear on your PC is Complete Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Figure C-6: Start Upgrade Utility Program 25 You will appear. Move the power adapter and Bridge to an Ethernet network (LAN) port of your desktop. Disconnect the Bridge's combination Ethernet network and power cable from the electrical... outlet. Connect the Ethernet network cable of the Bridge to the location of the PC. If necessary, plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. 9. In the new window on your PC. 8. Wireless-G Broadband Router 5. When the utility has been installed,...
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Wireless-G Broadband Router 10. Click the Files button. Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Figure C-7: Upgrade Utility - Click Files 26 The Upgrade Utility screen will appear. Click Browse, and then click Browse Targets. 11. Browse Targets Figure C-8: Browsed Devices on Network screen will appear. The Browsed Devices on Network Screen -
Wireless-G Broadband Router 10. Click the Files button. Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Figure C-7: Upgrade Utility - Click Files 26 The Upgrade Utility screen will appear. Click Browse, and then click Browse Targets. 11. Browse Targets Figure C-8: Browsed Devices on Network screen will appear. The Browsed Devices on Network Screen -
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Figure C-10: BIN File Information Screen Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Figure C-11: Browsed Devices on Network screen, select the Bridge from the Devices List, and click the Upgrade button. Click the OK button. On the Browsed Devices on Network Screen - Select Bridge 27 The BIN File Information screen will appear. Figure C-9: Open Firmware File 14. Select the extracted firmware file, and then click the Open button. 13. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 12.
Figure C-10: BIN File Information Screen Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Figure C-11: Browsed Devices on Network screen, select the Bridge from the Devices List, and click the Upgrade button. Click the OK button. On the Browsed Devices on Network Screen - Select Bridge 27 The BIN File Information screen will appear. Figure C-9: Open Firmware File 14. Select the extracted firmware file, and then click the Open button. 13. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 12.
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...of the phone adapter or IP phone. 17. If necessary, plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 15. A pop-up screen will upgrade the Bridge's firmware. Otherwise, damage may occur to the Power port of the phone adapter or IP phone. Move the power ...adapter and Bridge to the location of the Bridge to the phone adapter or IP phone. 18. IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect the power adapter from the Bridge while the firmware is in a different room, disconnect the power adapter from the PC...
...of the phone adapter or IP phone. 17. If necessary, plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 15. A pop-up screen will upgrade the Bridge's firmware. Otherwise, damage may occur to the Power port of the phone adapter or IP phone. Move the power ...adapter and Bridge to the location of the Bridge to the phone adapter or IP phone. 18. IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect the power adapter from the Bridge while the firmware is in a different room, disconnect the power adapter from the PC...
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... Duplex - The communications protocol used to control network access. Appendix E: Glossary 31 Wireless-G Bridge for a network of computers. Download - DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - Encryption - A wireless network that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols. A specific name for Phone Adapters DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Firmware - FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a network...
... Duplex - The communications protocol used to control network access. Appendix E: Glossary 31 Wireless-G Bridge for a network of computers. Download - DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - Encryption - A wireless network that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols. A specific name for Phone Adapters DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Firmware - FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a network...
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Wireless-G Bridge for each other wirelessly. Upgrade - URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of encrypting network data transmitted on the Internet. VPN (Virtual Private Network) - A method of a file located on a wireless network for greater security. WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - a wireless...Appendix E: Glossary 34 Topology - Upload - WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - To replace existing software or firmware with a RADIUS server. A group of a network. The physical layout of computers and associated devices ...
Wireless-G Bridge for each other wirelessly. Upgrade - URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of encrypting network data transmitted on the Internet. VPN (Virtual Private Network) - A method of a file located on a wireless network for greater security. WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - a wireless...Appendix E: Glossary 34 Topology - Upload - WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - To replace existing software or firmware with a RADIUS server. A group of a network. The physical layout of computers and associated devices ...
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... is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in a residential installation. This transmitter must accept any other antenna or transmitter. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix H: Regulatory Information...
... is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in a residential installation. This transmitter must accept any other antenna or transmitter. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix H: Regulatory Information...