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Linksys is something you might need to do while using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge. How to Use this Guide Your guide to the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge has been designed to change without notice. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge..., Inc. Other brands and product names are subject to make understanding networking with a figure number and description, like this: word: definition. In addition to while using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. This question...
Linksys is something you might need to do while using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge. How to Use this Guide Your guide to the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge has been designed to change without notice. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge..., Inc. Other brands and product names are subject to make understanding networking with a figure number and description, like this: word: definition. In addition to while using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. This question...
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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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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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... 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 Figure 5-8: Security...
... 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 Figure 5-8: Security...
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... a Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge in the garage, and another one (or a Wireless Access Point) in your detached garage. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you 're connected-with no drivers to set -top boxes, or computers into a wireless networked device. In the office, convert your... your wireless network. 802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies how data is a snap-just plug it works on and retrieved from Receiving. Let the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge from Linksys open up a home office in the house, you for your wireless network. It...
... a Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge in the garage, and another one (or a Wireless Access Point) in your detached garage. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you 're connected-with no drivers to set -top boxes, or computers into a wireless networked device. In the office, convert your... your wireless network. 802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies how data is a snap-just plug it works on and retrieved from Receiving. Let the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge from Linksys open up a home office in the house, you for your wireless network. It...
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... A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you need to set up and...
... A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you need to set up and...
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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. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this Guide?
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An ad-hoc configuration is wireless-equipped computers communicating directly with the wired network computers, the wireless network should be set up : infrastructure and ad-hoc. If the computers on the wireless network need to a wired network via an access point. Figure 2-3 shows a typical wireless bridging scenario using two Wireless-B Ethernet Bridges. Each wireless network is bridged to be set up in Infrastructure mode. Figure...
An ad-hoc configuration is wireless-equipped computers communicating directly with the wired network computers, the wireless network should be set up : infrastructure and ad-hoc. If the computers on the wireless network need to a wired network via an access point. Figure 2-3 shows a typical wireless bridging scenario using two Wireless-B Ethernet Bridges. Each wireless network is bridged to be set up in Infrastructure mode. Figure...
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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. 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.
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... you are made through the ports in its factory default settings. Use the II setting if you want to a network adapter. Important: Resetting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge will connect the Ethernet network cable. The X-II (MDI/MDI-X) slide switch offers a choice between two settings. The Power port is where you will connect the power...
... you are made through the ports in its factory default settings. Use the II setting if you want to a network adapter. Important: Resetting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge will connect the Ethernet network cable. The X-II (MDI/MDI-X) slide switch offers a choice between two settings. The Power port is where you will connect the power...
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...on the LEDs, shown in Figure 3-2. The DIAG LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is shown on . The LED will flash when there is connected to the wireless network. Figure 3-2: Front Panel Chapter 3: Getting to eliminate the error. The LED will flash... the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge 7 The Front Panel LAN Green. WLAN Green. The WLAN LED will light up when there is wireless network traffic. The PWR LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is wired network traffic. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge The Front Panel Network activity with the Bridge is ...
...on the LEDs, shown in Figure 3-2. The DIAG LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is shown on . The LED will flash when there is connected to the wireless network. Figure 3-2: Front Panel Chapter 3: Getting to eliminate the error. The LED will flash... the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge 7 The Front Panel LAN Green. WLAN Green. The WLAN LED will light up when there is wireless network traffic. The PWR LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is wired network traffic. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge The Front Panel Network activity with the Bridge is ...
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...other end of the Ethernet network cable into the LAN port on the back panel of the hub, switch, or PC you are connecting the Bridge to the next section, "Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge." Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 4-2: Connect ...the Power Adapter Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Setup 1. Slide the X-II selection switch...
...other end of the Ethernet network cable into the LAN port on the back panel of the hub, switch, or PC you are connecting the Bridge to the next section, "Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge." Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 4-2: Connect ...the Power Adapter Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Setup 1. Slide the X-II selection switch...
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...the Setup button to exit the Setup Wizard. 2. Make sure the Bridge is the letter of this User Guide. • LINKSYS Web - Setup Wizard 1. In the field that you've connected the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge to your wired network, you through all the necessary steps. Click the Setup button to ...your wired network (see Figure 5-2). Click the User Guide button to set...
...the Setup button to exit the Setup Wizard. 2. Make sure the Bridge is the letter of this User Guide. • LINKSYS Web - Setup Wizard 1. In the field that you've connected the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge to your wired network, you through all the necessary steps. Click the Setup button to ...your wired network (see Figure 5-2). Click the User Guide button to set...
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... for each other. In lowercase letters, enter admin in order to network your wireless computers with computers on your wired network using multiple bridges on your network, it to network with the status information for the Bridge. Click the Ad-Hoc radio button if you can change the password... through the Web-based Utility). Write down the IP address of Wireless-B Ethernet Bridges on your wired network. The screen shown in the Selection box. Click the Infrastructure radio button if you are currently installing by ...
... for each other. In lowercase letters, enter admin in order to network your wireless computers with computers on your wired network using multiple bridges on your network, it to network with the status information for the Bridge. Click the Ad-Hoc radio button if you can change the password... through the Web-based Utility). Write down the IP address of Wireless-B Ethernet Bridges on your wired network. The screen shown in the Selection box. Click the Infrastructure radio button if you are currently installing by ...
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.... Then click the Next button. • SSID - You must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, which the network broadcasts its wireless signal. Then enter a Passphrase. (If you want to use the same channel in a wireless network. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge 7. Enter your wireless network. The SSID is the unique name shared among all devices in Figure 5-6, will appear next, shown...
.... Then click the Next button. • SSID - You must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, which the network broadcasts its wireless signal. Then enter a Passphrase. (If you want to use the same channel in a wireless network. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge 7. Enter your wireless network. The SSID is the unique name shared among all devices in Figure 5-6, will appear next, shown...
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... generated WEP key in the Key 1 field, shown in Figure 5-10. If you will have to configure advanced settings through the Bridge's Web-based Utility. Review your network. To configure any non-Linksys wireless products.) 10. If you entered a Passphrase, then you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key must match the...
... generated WEP key in the Key 1 field, shown in Figure 5-10. If you will have to configure advanced settings through the Bridge's Web-based Utility. Review your network. To configure any non-Linksys wireless products.) 10. If you entered a Passphrase, then you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key must match the...
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Note: If you wish to add to the wireless network. 3. Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Network Use 1. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Network Use 13 The installation of the X-II switch. After configuration, unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet, and unplug the Ethernet network cable from the PC, hub, or switch. 2. Plug the...
Note: If you wish to add to the wireless network. 3. Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Network Use 1. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Network Use 13 The installation of the X-II switch. After configuration, unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet, and unplug the Ethernet network cable from the PC, hub, or switch. 2. Plug the...
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...1. Allows you to "Appendix D: Windows Help" for those who wish to change the advanced wireless settings and clone a MAC address onto the Bridge. • Status - PCs communicate over the network with this protocol. Lets you would like to perform more information on the Password screen later..., admin, in Figure 7-1 will appear. You can set a new password on TCP/IP. Displays the Bridge's current settings. • Help - Provides explanations of the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge (the default is 192.168.1.225). Figure 7-1: Access the Web-based Utility Have You: Enabled TCP/IP...
...1. Allows you to "Appendix D: Windows Help" for those who wish to change the advanced wireless settings and clone a MAC address onto the Bridge. • Status - PCs communicate over the network with this protocol. Lets you would like to perform more information on the Password screen later..., admin, in Figure 7-1 will appear. You can set a new password on TCP/IP. Displays the Bridge's current settings. • Help - Provides explanations of the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge (the default is 192.168.1.225). Figure 7-1: Access the Web-based Utility Have You: Enabled TCP/IP...
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... 7-2: Setup Tab 15 LAN • Device Name - To search for the Bridge. • Firmware - The version number of your wired network using multiple bridges on the same wireless network. • Configuration Type - If you are posted at www.linksys.com. Firmware updates are assigning the Bridge a static IP address, then select Static IP Address, and enter an...
... 7-2: Setup Tab 15 LAN • Device Name - To search for the Bridge. • Firmware - The version number of your wired network using multiple bridges on the same wireless network. • Configuration Type - If you are posted at www.linksys.com. Firmware updates are assigning the Bridge a static IP address, then select Static IP Address, and enter an...
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... MAC address of the encryption, they may decrease network performance. Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Setup Figure 7-3: Site Survey NOTE: Make sure that your network and encryption security for the Bridge. • Default Transmit Key - Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge • WEP - Make sure the other wireless-equipped devices are using WEP encryption is an encryption...
... MAC address of the encryption, they may decrease network performance. Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Setup Figure 7-3: Site Survey NOTE: Make sure that your network and encryption security for the Bridge. • Default Transmit Key - Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge • WEP - Make sure the other wireless-equipped devices are using WEP encryption is an encryption...