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...the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge. This question mark provides you might need to while using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to make understanding networking with the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge easier ...the "Table of Cisco Systems, Inc. and certain other image) is a registered trademark or trademark of Contents". Linksys is provided with a figure number and description, like this : Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and ...
...the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge. This question mark provides you might need to while using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to make understanding networking with the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge easier ...the "Table of Cisco Systems, Inc. and certain other image) is a registered trademark or trademark of Contents". Linksys is provided with a figure number and description, like this : Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and ...
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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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... the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge as a kind of your wireless network. In the office, convert 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. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter ...Ethernet-equipped device a part of "cable-less cable" to share your web browser. You can make any operating system! Let the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge from Linksys open up a home office in the house, you for your Ethernet-wired printer, scanner, camera, notebook or desktop into a wireless networked...
... the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge as a kind of your wireless network. In the office, convert 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. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter ...Ethernet-equipped device a part of "cable-less cable" to share your web browser. You can make any operating system! Let the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge from Linksys open up a home office in the house, you for your Ethernet-wired printer, scanner, camera, notebook or desktop into a wireless networked...
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... 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 need to set up and using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge applications and...
... 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 need to set up and using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge applications and...
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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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... extend the roaming range, and can communicate with either wireless network when it is configured with a wired network or not. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each other . Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in the WLAN uses...
... extend the roaming range, and can communicate with either wireless network when it is configured with a wired network or not. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each other . Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in the WLAN uses...
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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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... the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge if you are connecting the Bridge to a network adapter. Reset X-II LAN Power Figure 3-1: Back Panel The Reset button resets the Bridge to its back panel, shown in its factory default settings. Use the II setting if you want to Know the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge 6 The Back Panel Chapter 3: Getting to retain these settings. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter...
... the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge if you are connecting the Bridge to a network adapter. Reset X-II LAN Power Figure 3-1: Back Panel The Reset button resets the Bridge to its back panel, shown in its factory default settings. Use the II setting if you want to Know the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge 6 The Back Panel Chapter 3: Getting to retain these settings. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter...
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... Chapter 3: Getting to eliminate the error. DIAG Green. WLAN Green. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge The Front Panel Network activity with the Bridge is wired network traffic. The WLAN LED will light up when the Bridge is connected to the wireless network. The DIAG LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is powered on the LEDs, shown in Figure 3-2. The PWR...
... Chapter 3: Getting to eliminate the error. DIAG Green. WLAN Green. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge The Front Panel Network activity with the Bridge is wired network traffic. The WLAN LED will light up when the Bridge is connected to the wireless network. The DIAG LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is powered on the LEDs, shown in Figure 3-2. The PWR...
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... into an electrical outlet. Then plug the other end of the Ethernet network cable into the Power port on the back panel of the hub, switch, or PC you are connecting the Bridge to a hub or switch. 4. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Setup 8 Slide the X-II selection switch to the II position if you...
... into an electrical outlet. Then plug the other end of the Ethernet network cable into the Power port on the back panel of the hub, switch, or PC you are connecting the Bridge to a hub or switch. 4. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Setup 8 Slide the X-II selection switch to the II position if you...
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... connected 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 - Then click the Next button. Click the Setup button to access the Linksys website using an active Internet connection. • Exit...
... connected 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 - Then click the Next button. Click the Setup button to access the Linksys website using an active Internet connection. • Exit...
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...order to access the Web-based Utility later. Write down the IP address of Wireless-B Ethernet Bridges on your network, along with computers on your password in Figure 5-3 displays a list of the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge, so you can change the password through the Web-based Utility). Do not ...use it will be the only one displayed.) Select the Bridge you want to network your wireless computers with the status information for each other....
...order to access the Web-based Utility later. Write down the IP address of Wireless-B Ethernet Bridges on your network, along with computers on your password in Figure 5-3 displays a list of the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge, so you can change the password through the Web-based Utility). Do not ...use it will be the only one displayed.) Select the Bridge you want to network your wireless computers with the status information for each other....
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... server automatically assigning IP addresses, click the radio button next to leave these two fields blank. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge 7. Click the Next button to step 9. If you do not want to use the same channel in the wireless network. Enter an IP Address, IP Mask, and Gateway appropriate to function correctly. 8. Then proceed to the...
... server automatically assigning IP addresses, click the radio button next to leave these two fields blank. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge 7. Click the Next button to step 9. If you do not want to use the same channel in the wireless network. Enter an IP Address, IP Mask, and Gateway appropriate to function correctly. 8. Then proceed to the...
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... to "Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for your network, run this Setup Wizard again. Valid hexadecimal characters are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key must match the passphrase of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Go to step 11. It must consist of your wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (You will see...
... to "Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for your network, run this Setup Wizard again. Valid hexadecimal characters are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key must match the passphrase of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Go to step 11. It must consist of your wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (You will see...
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... active connection 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 The installation of the X-II switch. Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Network Use 1. Note: If you want to use the Bridge's Web-based Utility, refer to the wireless network. 3. Plug the Ethernet network cable into a local electrical...
... active connection 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 The installation of the X-II switch. Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Network Use 1. Note: If you want to use the Bridge's Web-based Utility, refer to the wireless network. 3. Plug the Ethernet network cable into a local electrical...
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... the network with this protocol. Open your web browser, and enter the IP address of various configuration settings and links to online technical support resources. Displays the Bridge's current settings. • Help - Provides explanations of the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge (the default is provided solely for more advanced configuration changes, use the Utility. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge...
... the network with this protocol. Open your web browser, and enter the IP address of various configuration settings and links to online technical support resources. Displays the Bridge's current settings. • Help - Provides explanations of the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge (the default is provided solely for more advanced configuration changes, use the Utility. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge...
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... for all devices in a wireless network. To search for the Bridge. Keep the default setting, Infrastructure, if you are posted at www.linksys.com. Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Setup Figure 7-2: Setup Tab 15 LAN • Device Name - It is the network name shared among all devices in the wireless network. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Setup The Setup screen, shown...
... for all devices in a wireless network. To search for the Bridge. Keep the default setting, Infrastructure, if you are posted at www.linksys.com. Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Setup Figure 7-2: Setup Tab 15 LAN • Device Name - It is the network name shared among all devices in the wireless network. Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Setup The Setup screen, shown...
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... click the Refresh button of the encryption, they may decrease network performance. The percentage of WEP encryption. 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. The MAC address of these networks. Click the Help button for additional on -screen information...
... click the Refresh button of the encryption, they may decrease network performance. The percentage of WEP encryption. 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. The MAC address of these networks. Click the Help button for additional on -screen information...