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...-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Setup 8 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge 9 Overview 9 Setup Wizard 9 Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Network Use 13 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility 14 Overview 14 Starting the Web...
...-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Setup 8 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge 9 Overview 9 Setup Wizard 9 Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Network Use 13 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility 14 Overview 14 Starting the Web...
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... instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the Bridge should you on how to connect the Bridge to your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge This chapter describes the physical features of the Bridge. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Setup This chapter instructs you...
... instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the Bridge should you on how to connect the Bridge to your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge This chapter describes the physical features of the Bridge. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Setup This chapter instructs you...
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... the channel set on the same wireless network. • Configuration Type - For added security, Linksys recommends that you choose should be identical for the Bridge. • Firmware - Keep the default setting, Infrastructure, if you configure the wired and wireless network settings for all devices in the wireless network. LAN • Device Name - If the Bridge will obtain an IP address...
... the channel set on the same wireless network. • Configuration Type - For added security, Linksys recommends that you choose should be identical for the Bridge. • Firmware - Keep the default setting, Infrastructure, if you configure the wired and wireless network settings for all devices in the wireless network. LAN • Device Name - If the Bridge will obtain an IP address...
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... here. For more information, refer to the wireless network is displayed here. • Gateway - Firmware updates are posted at www.linksys.com. The Bridge's transmission rate is displayed here. • Network Type - The Bridge's SSID is displayed here. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Status The Status screen displays the Bridge's current status and settings. The Bridge's channel setting is displayed here. LAN Statistics...
... here. For more information, refer to the wireless network is displayed here. • Gateway - Firmware updates are posted at www.linksys.com. The Bridge's transmission rate is displayed here. • Network Type - The Bridge's SSID is displayed here. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Status The Status screen displays the Bridge's current status and settings. The Bridge's channel setting is displayed here. LAN Statistics...
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...in its firmware. Remember that network settings (SSID, WEP keys, etc.) are looking for any hacker smart enough to get that information. placing an access point at a few security measures often overlooked. 1) Network Content Now that network radius. Appendix B: Wireless Security ... those settings. Change the administrator's password regularly. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge examples below, your implementation and administration of network security measures is the key to your network. No preventative measure will guarantee network security but it will make them look at the...
...in its firmware. Remember that network settings (SSID, WEP keys, etc.) are looking for any hacker smart enough to get that information. placing an access point at a few security measures often overlooked. 1) Network Content Now that network radius. Appendix B: Wireless Security ... those settings. Change the administrator's password regularly. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge examples below, your implementation and administration of network security measures is the key to your network. No preventative measure will guarantee network security but it will make them look at the...
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... Current encryption technology offers 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption. If you are using 64-bit WEP, swap out your wireless network uses in the firmware of information still not encrypted is concerned, the bigger and more difficult. Also, should run firewall software, and all PCs ... keys encrypt and decrypt data sent over your network open the threats even as there are providers of the wireless transmissions to crack the WEP key. First, nodes in place with a common WEP key. Setting one static key. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge PCs unprotected by a firewall router should at ...
... Current encryption technology offers 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption. If you are using 64-bit WEP, swap out your wireless network uses in the firmware of information still not encrypted is concerned, the bigger and more difficult. Also, should run firewall software, and all PCs ... keys encrypt and decrypt data sent over your network open the threats even as there are providers of the wireless transmissions to crack the WEP key. First, nodes in place with a common WEP key. Setting one static key. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge PCs unprotected by a firewall router should at ...
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... C: Upgrading Firmware 32 Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Bridge's firmware is upgraded with the Bridge. 1. Go to download the firmware file. 7. Select Firmware. 5. The WET11 Firmware Upgrade utility will appear. On the File Download screen, click Save to save the zip file to your operating system. 3. Click the word here in Click here to http://linksys.com/download. 2. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge - Firmware should...
... C: Upgrading Firmware 32 Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Bridge's firmware is upgraded with the Bridge. 1. Go to download the firmware file. 7. Select Firmware. 5. The WET11 Firmware Upgrade utility will appear. On the File Download screen, click Save to save the zip file to your operating system. 3. Click the word here in Click here to http://linksys.com/download. 2. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge - Firmware should...
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...original size of a local network from a common transmission medium. A system that develops networking standards. An independent institute that interconnects networks. A protocol used to a wired network via an access point. Appendix E: Glossary 36 Firmware - 1. Half Duplex -...DHCP server. Full Duplex - Gateway - Infrastructure - Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Dynamic IP Address - Fragmentation - Currently installed computing and networking equipment. Configuration in two directions over a network medium that cannot be altered by end-users. The...
...original size of a local network from a common transmission medium. A system that develops networking standards. An independent institute that interconnects networks. A protocol used to a wired network via an access point. Appendix E: Glossary 36 Firmware - 1. Half Duplex -...DHCP server. Full Duplex - Gateway - Infrastructure - Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Dynamic IP Address - Fragmentation - Currently installed computing and networking equipment. Configuration in two directions over a network medium that cannot be altered by end-users. The...
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... - Topology - To replace existing software or firmware with each other wirelessly. The address of computers and associated devices that communicate with a newer version. A group of a file located on a wireless network for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient... recipient of a network. A network protocol for greater security. A network protocol for accessing remote PCs. The Internet. A Windows 98 and Millennium utility that uses UDP and has no directory or password capability. Upgrade - Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge TCP/IP (Transmission...
... - Topology - To replace existing software or firmware with each other wirelessly. The address of computers and associated devices that communicate with a newer version. A group of a file located on a wireless network for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient... recipient of a network. A network protocol for greater security. A network protocol for accessing remote PCs. The Internet. A Windows 98 and Millennium utility that uses UDP and has no directory or password capability. Upgrade - Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge TCP/IP (Transmission...