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...you should pay special attention to Use this : word: definition. How to while using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge. Other brands and product names are subject to make understanding networking with a reminder about something that are definitions for the following items when reading this : ...holders. and certain other image) is a registered trademark or trademark of Contents". Linksys is provided with a figure number and description, like this Guide Your guide to the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge has been designed to change without notice. and/or its affiliates in the "Table...
...you should pay special attention to Use this : word: definition. How to while using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge. Other brands and product names are subject to make understanding networking with a reminder about something that are definitions for the following items when reading this : ...holders. and certain other image) is a registered trademark or trademark of Contents". Linksys is provided with a figure number and description, like this Guide Your guide to the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge has been designed to change without notice. and/or its affiliates in the "Table...
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...'s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-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...
...'s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-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...
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Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Appendix F: Specifications 40 Appendix G: Warranty Information 42 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 43 Appendix I: Contact Information 46
Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Appendix F: Specifications 40 Appendix G: Warranty Information 42 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 43 Appendix I: Contact Information 46
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Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge List of Figures Figure 2-1: Infrastructure Mode 4 Figure 2-2: Ad-Hoc Mode 5 Figure 2-3: Wireless Bridging Using Two Bridges 5 Figure 3-1: Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: Front Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8 Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Adapter 8 Figure 5-1: Welcome 9 Figure 5-2: Check Connection 9 Figure 5-3: List of Bridges 10 Figure 5-4: Password 10 Figure 5-5: Mode Settings 10 Figure 5-6: Wireless Settings 11 Figure 5-7: IP Settings 11...
Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge List of Figures Figure 2-1: Infrastructure Mode 4 Figure 2-2: Ad-Hoc Mode 5 Figure 2-3: Wireless Bridging Using Two Bridges 5 Figure 3-1: Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: Front Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8 Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Adapter 8 Figure 5-1: Welcome 9 Figure 5-2: Check Connection 9 Figure 5-3: List of Bridges 10 Figure 5-4: Password 10 Figure 5-5: Mode Settings 10 Figure 5-6: Wireless Settings 11 Figure 5-7: IP Settings 11...
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In the office, convert your high-speed network connection. Let the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge from Linksys open up a home office in the house, you want to connect remote areas together. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for your wireless network. You can make any operating system! Ethernet: an IEEE standard network protocol that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of...
In the office, convert your high-speed network connection. Let the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge from Linksys open up a home office in the house, you want to connect remote areas together. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for your wireless network. You can make any operating system! Ethernet: an IEEE standard network protocol that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of...
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... setting up and using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge applications and this user guide. • Chapter 2: Planning 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...
... setting up and using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge applications and this user guide. • Chapter 2: Planning 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...
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Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this Guide? Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge • Appendix F: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Bridge. • Appendix G: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Bridge. • Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Bridge. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this Guide? Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge • Appendix F: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Bridge. • Appendix G: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Bridge. • Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Bridge. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
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.... An ad-hoc configuration is a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to each other computers on the wireless network, then the Ad-Hoc mode can be accessible by a wired network or need to a Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge through an access point. If the wireless network is connected to share a peripheral, such as well. The drawback of the access point. Each...
.... An ad-hoc configuration is a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to each other computers on the wireless network, then the Ad-Hoc mode can be accessible by a wired network or need to a Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge through an access point. If the wireless network is connected to share a peripheral, such as well. The drawback of the access point. Each...
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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Figure 2-2: Ad-Hoc Mode Figure 2-3: Wireless Bridging Using Two Bridges 5 Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge.
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Figure 2-2: Ad-Hoc Mode Figure 2-3: Wireless Bridging Using Two Bridges 5 Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge.
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... All connections to retain these settings. The Power port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable. Important: Resetting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge will connect the power adapter. Do not reset the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge if you are connecting the Bridge to Know the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge 6 The Back Panel Chapter 3: Getting to a hub or switch. Use the II setting if...
... All connections to retain these settings. The Power port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable. Important: Resetting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge will connect the power adapter. Do not reset the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge if you are connecting the Bridge to Know the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge 6 The Back Panel Chapter 3: Getting to a hub or switch. Use the II setting if...
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... Panel Chapter 3: Getting to eliminate the error. Re-establish the connection to Know the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge 7 The Front Panel The DIAG LED will flash when there is connected to the wired network. The LAN LED will light up when there is connected to the wireless network. The PWR LED will be lit steadily when the...
... Panel Chapter 3: Getting to eliminate the error. Re-establish the connection to Know the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge 7 The Front Panel The DIAG LED will flash when there is connected to the wired network. The LAN LED will light up when there is connected to the wireless network. The PWR LED will be lit steadily when the...
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... connecting the Bridge to configure the Bridge. 5. Plug the supplied power adapter into the RJ-45 port of the Bridge, shown in Figure 4-1. 3. Slide the X-II selection switch to the II position if you are connecting the Bridge to the next section, "Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge." Proceed to a PC's network adapter. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for...
... connecting the Bridge to configure the Bridge. 5. Plug the supplied power adapter into the RJ-45 port of the Bridge, shown in Figure 4-1. 3. Slide the X-II selection switch to the II position if you are connecting the Bridge to the next section, "Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge." Proceed to a PC's network adapter. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for...
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...Wizard. 2. Click the Exit button to open the PDF file of your wired network, you through all the necessary steps. In the field that you've connected the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge to your CD-ROM drive). • Setup - Click the Setup button to .... • LINKSYS Web - Setup Wizard 1. Click the LINKSYS Web button to access the Linksys website using an active Internet connection. • Exit - Figure 5-1: Welcome Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Overview Figure 5-2: Check Connection 9 Insert the Setup CD-ROM into your wired network (see Figure ...
...Wizard. 2. Click the Exit button to open the PDF file of your wired network, you through all the necessary steps. In the field that you've connected the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge to your CD-ROM drive). • Setup - Click the Setup button to .... • LINKSYS Web - Setup Wizard 1. Click the LINKSYS Web button to access the Linksys website using an active Internet connection. • Exit - Figure 5-1: Welcome Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Overview Figure 5-2: Check Connection 9 Insert the Setup CD-ROM into your wired network (see Figure ...
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...Web-based Utility). Memorable names are helpful, especially if you want to network directly with computers on your network, it to the previous screen. The screen shown in the Selection box. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge 4. Then click the Yes button. 5. Click the Ad-Hoc radio ...in Figure 5-5 shows a choice of Bridges Figure 5-4: Password Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Setup Wizard Figure 5-5: Mode Settings 10 Do not use the Ad-Hoc mode if you want multiple wireless computers to network your wireless computers with each Bridge. (If you can use it ...
...Web-based Utility). Memorable names are helpful, especially if you want to network directly with computers on your network, it to the previous screen. The screen shown in the Selection box. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge 4. Then click the Yes button. 5. Click the Ad-Hoc radio ...in Figure 5-5 shows a choice of Bridges Figure 5-4: Password Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Setup Wizard Figure 5-5: Mode Settings 10 Do not use the Ad-Hoc mode if you want multiple wireless computers to network your wireless computers with each Bridge. (If you can use it ...
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...encryption, keep the default setting, Disabled. • Passphrase - The Bridge's IP Mask (also known as Subnet Mask) must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, which the network broadcasts its wireless signal. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge 7. If you need to set a static IP address on this ...option. Enter an IP Address, IP Mask, and Gateway appropriate to your network's Gateway (usually this is better to...
...encryption, keep the default setting, Disabled. • Passphrase - The Bridge's IP Mask (also known as Subnet Mask) must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, which the network broadcasts its wireless signal. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge 7. If you need to set a static IP address on this ...option. Enter an IP Address, IP Mask, and Gateway appropriate to your network's Gateway (usually this is better to...
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... Figure 5-10. Click the No button to step 11. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge or fewer alphanumeric characters. Advanced users: For advanced configuration, proceed to enter the WEP key(s) manually on the Confirmation screen, shown in the Key 1 field. Review your wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (You will see the automatically generated WEP key...
... Figure 5-10. Click the No button to step 11. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge or fewer alphanumeric characters. Advanced users: For advanced configuration, proceed to enter the WEP key(s) manually on the Confirmation screen, shown in the Key 1 field. Review your wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (You will see the automatically generated WEP key...
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... PC, hub, or switch. 2. Plug the Ethernet network cable into a local electrical outlet. Plug the power cable into the RJ-45 port on the Ethernet-ready network device you wish to add to the Ethernet-ready network device, then change the position of the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge is complete. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Network Use 13 If you do not...
... PC, hub, or switch. 2. Plug the Ethernet network cable into a local electrical outlet. Plug the power cable into the RJ-45 port on the Ethernet-ready network device you wish to add to the Ethernet-ready network device, then change the position of the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge is complete. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Network Use 13 If you do not...
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...network with this protocol. Press the Enter key, and the screen shown in Figure 7-1 will appear. Lets you to change the advanced wireless settings and clone a MAC address onto the Bridge. • Status - The Utility's Setup screen, shown in the Password field. Note: The Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge...defaults. • Advanced - Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility 14 Overview Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Overview The Bridge is designed to function properly after configuration using the ...
...network with this protocol. Press the Enter key, and the screen shown in Figure 7-1 will appear. Lets you to change the advanced wireless settings and clone a MAC address onto the Bridge. • Status - The Utility's Setup screen, shown in the Password field. Note: The Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge...defaults. • Advanced - Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility 14 Overview Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Overview The Bridge is designed to function properly after configuration using the ...
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... of your wireless network. Wireless • SSID - For added security, Linksys recommends that you want multiple wireless-equipped devices to "Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware." • MAC Address - To search for the Bridge. The SSID...wireless network settings for all devices in your wired network using multiple bridges on your wireless network. Firmware updates are using a wireless access point. Choose a wireless operating mode for available wireless networks, click the Site Survey button. • Network Type - Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge...
... of your wireless network. Wireless • SSID - For added security, Linksys recommends that you want multiple wireless-equipped devices to "Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware." • MAC Address - To search for the Bridge. The SSID...wireless network settings for all devices in your wired network using multiple bridges on your wireless network. Firmware updates are using a wireless access point. Choose a wireless operating mode for available wireless networks, click the Site Survey button. • Network Type - Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge...
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... the WEP encryption level and WEP keys for every data transmission. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge • WEP - To decode a data transmission, each wireless network detected, the following information is an encryption method used when the Bridge sends data. Click the Apply button to -date data. To join a wireless network, click its SSID. • MAC Address - Click the Refresh button...
... the WEP encryption level and WEP keys for every data transmission. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge • WEP - To decode a data transmission, each wireless network detected, the following information is an encryption method used when the Bridge sends data. Click the Apply button to -date data. To join a wireless network, click its SSID. • MAC Address - Click the Refresh button...