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... so you can change the Bridge's settings or advanced configuration. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as installing the TCP/IP protocol. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch This chapter describes the physical features of wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch What's in...
... so you can change the Bridge's settings or advanced configuration. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as installing the TCP/IP protocol. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch This chapter describes the physical features of wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch What's in...
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... computers equipped with wireless transmitters and receivers to share a peripheral, such as well. SSID: your local network. An infrastructure configuration is wireless-equipped computers communicating directly with the wired network computers, the wireless network should be set...network or need for an access point. Infrastructure: a wireless network that is that make up your wireless network's name. Figure 2-3 shows a typical wireless bridging scenario using two Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges. Choosing between the wireless-equipped computers is relatively small and needs to a ...
... computers equipped with wireless transmitters and receivers to share a peripheral, such as well. SSID: your local network. An infrastructure configuration is wireless-equipped computers communicating directly with the wired network computers, the wireless network should be set...network or need for an access point. Infrastructure: a wireless network that is that make up your wireless network's name. Figure 2-3 shows a typical wireless bridging scenario using two Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges. Choosing between the wireless-equipped computers is relatively small and needs to a ...
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Plug the other end of the Ethernet network cable into one of the five LAN ports on the back panel of the hub, switch, or PC you wish to use to the Network 3. Plug the included Ethernet network cable into the RJ-45 port of the Bridge, shown in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1: Connect to configure the Bridge. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 1. Attach the Bridge's antenna. 2.
Plug the other end of the Ethernet network cable into one of the five LAN ports on the back panel of the hub, switch, or PC you wish to use to the Network 3. Plug the included Ethernet network cable into the RJ-45 port of the Bridge, shown in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1: Connect to configure the Bridge. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 1. Attach the Bridge's antenna. 2.
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... IP address (DHCP). If your network. • IP Mask - The Bridge's default IP address is your network. If you have Wireless-G (802.11g) and Wireless-B (802.11b) devices in your wireless network must be the same as Subnet Mask) must specify an IP address... Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Figure 5-6: Wireless Settings Figure 5-7: IP Settings 15 Enter your network settings (available for all devices in the wireless network. If you have Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices in your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Set IP configuration manually to...
... IP address (DHCP). If your network. • IP Mask - The Bridge's default IP address is your network. If you have Wireless-G (802.11g) and Wireless-B (802.11b) devices in your wireless network must be the same as Subnet Mask) must specify an IP address... Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Figure 5-6: Wireless Settings Figure 5-7: IP Settings 15 Enter your network settings (available for all devices in the wireless network. If you have Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices in your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Set IP configuration manually to...
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...Passphrase, so a WEP key will see the automatically generated WEP key. Valid hexadecimal characters are briefly discussed below. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with Linksys wireless products only. (You will have 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters. If you will be automatically generated. The Passphrase... is case-sensitive and should have to enter the WEP key(s) manually on configuring wireless security for the Bridge, refer to...
...Passphrase, so a WEP key will see the automatically generated WEP key. Valid hexadecimal characters are briefly discussed below. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with Linksys wireless products only. (You will have 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters. If you will be automatically generated. The Passphrase... is case-sensitive and should have to enter the WEP key(s) manually on configuring wireless security for the Bridge, refer to...
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... Address if you want to save these settings. To configure any other Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges on the Confirmation screen, shown in Figure 5-11, shows that the configuration is now successfully configured for Network Use." The next screen, shown in Figure 5-10. Figure 5-10: Confirmation The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge is complete. Review your settings on your network. For...
... Address if you want to save these settings. To configure any other Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges on the Confirmation screen, shown in Figure 5-11, shows that the configuration is now successfully configured for Network Use." The next screen, shown in Figure 5-10. Figure 5-10: Confirmation The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge is complete. Review your settings on your network. For...
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After configuration, unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet, and unplug the Ethernet network cable from the PC. 2. You can also hang the Bridge on the Ethernet-ready network device you wish to add to five devices. 3. The placement of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge is complete. Plug the power cable into the RJ-45...
After configuration, unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet, and unplug the Ethernet network cable from the PC. 2. You can also hang the Bridge on the Ethernet-ready network device you wish to add to five devices. 3. The placement of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge is complete. Plug the power cable into the RJ-45...
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...settings on the Password screen later. 2. This screen allows you to change its basic settings or make advanced configuration changes, use the Setup Wizard. Displays the Bridge's current wireless settings. • SNMP - You can set a new password on the switch: QOS, Switch Table, VLAN..., and enter the IP address of various configuration settings and links to factory defaults. • Wireless- This screen is used to configure the IP address and wireless settings. • Password - Provides explanations of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge (the default is designed to function properly...
...settings on the Password screen later. 2. This screen allows you to change its basic settings or make advanced configuration changes, use the Setup Wizard. Displays the Bridge's current wireless settings. • SNMP - You can set a new password on the switch: QOS, Switch Table, VLAN..., and enter the IP address of various configuration settings and links to factory defaults. • Wireless- This screen is used to configure the IP address and wireless settings. • Password - Provides explanations of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge (the default is designed to function properly...
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...Figure 7-3 will obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server, such as a router, then select Automatic Configuration-DHCP. Enter the key that you are assigning the Bridge a static IP address, then select Static IP Address, and enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway...especially if you are posted at www.linksys.com. • MAC Address - If the Bridge will appear. Enter the Radius Server IP Address in the fields. • Radius Server Port. If you use for the Bridge. Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Setup Figure 7-2: Setup ...
...Figure 7-3 will obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server, such as a router, then select Automatic Configuration-DHCP. Enter the key that you are assigning the Bridge a static IP address, then select Static IP Address, and enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway...especially if you are posted at www.linksys.com. • MAC Address - If the Bridge will appear. Enter the Radius Server IP Address in the fields. • Radius Server Port. If you use for the Bridge. Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Setup Figure 7-2: Setup ...
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...blank, and do not enter all zeroes. Figure 7-5: WEP 22 Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-B (802.11b) devices in your WEP key manually on configuring wireless security for the Bridge, turn to configure the WEP encryption for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a ...security standard stronger than 16 alphanumeric characters. (The Passphrase function is compatible with non-Linksys wireless...
...blank, and do not enter all zeroes. Figure 7-5: WEP 22 Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-B (802.11b) devices in your WEP key manually on configuring wireless security for the Bridge, turn to configure the WEP encryption for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a ...security standard stronger than 16 alphanumeric characters. (The Passphrase function is compatible with non-Linksys wireless...
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...the Bridge sends data. WEP uses 64-bit or 128-bit keys to provide access control to use an identical WEP key. WEP keys enable you can enter a passphrase. Instead of manually entering WEP keys, you to communicate with non-Linksys wireless products or Windows XP Zero Configuration, ...hex digits) or 128 bits (26 hex digits). • Passphrase. RADIUS This option features WEP used when a RADIUS server is compatible with Linksys wireless products only and cannot be used to the Router.) It offers three authentication methods: MD5, TLS, and TTLS. Then either generate a WEP ...
...the Bridge sends data. WEP uses 64-bit or 128-bit keys to provide access control to use an identical WEP key. WEP keys enable you can enter a passphrase. Instead of manually entering WEP keys, you to communicate with non-Linksys wireless products or Windows XP Zero Configuration, ...hex digits) or 128 bits (26 hex digits). • Passphrase. RADIUS This option features WEP used when a RADIUS server is compatible with Linksys wireless products only and cannot be used to the Router.) It offers three authentication methods: MD5, TLS, and TTLS. Then either generate a WEP ...
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... default user name of the Bridge from admin to a new password that you change the Bridge's Username and Password and restore the factory default settings. • Username - Figure 7-13: Password Tab Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility 29 Password ...radio button to reset all configuration settings to confirm it. Click the Help button for the Bridge's Password. IMPORTANT: Any settings you do not want to access the Bridge's Web-based Utility will be prompted for the Bridge's Password. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Password ...
... default user name of the Bridge from admin to a new password that you change the Bridge's Username and Password and restore the factory default settings. • Username - Figure 7-13: Password Tab Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility 29 Password ...radio button to reset all configuration settings to confirm it. Click the Help button for the Bridge's Password. IMPORTANT: Any settings you do not want to access the Bridge's Web-based Utility will be prompted for the Bridge's Password. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Password ...
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...change to configure the Spanning Tree Protocol settings for the managed switch feature. The settings in the listening and learning state. Enter the timeout period for additional on-screen information. Enter the Hello message broadcast interval. The bridge will ...Address field. Enter the delay defined by advanced users. Priority - Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Wireless Figure 7-15: Spanning Tree Protocol Tab 31 Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with higher priority value will only forward packets in each Spanning Tree Daemon • Forward...
...change to configure the Spanning Tree Protocol settings for the managed switch feature. The settings in the listening and learning state. Enter the timeout period for additional on-screen information. Enter the Hello message broadcast interval. The bridge will ...Address field. Enter the delay defined by advanced users. Priority - Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Wireless Figure 7-15: Spanning Tree Protocol Tab 31 Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with higher priority value will only forward packets in each Spanning Tree Daemon • Forward...
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... . 802.1p - This QOS setting will be set all packets coming into this priority value. Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Wireless Figure 7-16: QOS Tab 32 Click the Apply Global Setting button to this port to save your global settings. •...; QOS Port Setting - This setting will be used to save your settings per port with 5-Port Switch Cost - Click the Apply Port Setting button to configure...
... . 802.1p - This QOS setting will be set all packets coming into this priority value. Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Wireless Figure 7-16: QOS Tab 32 Click the Apply Global Setting button to this port to save your global settings. •...; QOS Port Setting - This setting will be used to save your settings per port with 5-Port Switch Cost - Click the Apply Port Setting button to configure...
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... If the other part of the network, so please use this feature is not able to all the Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Wireless Figure 7-17: Switch Table Tab 33 This rate limit will be applied to Broadcast packets only. • Ingress Rate - ...where the packet should automatically learn the mac address for a port. Click the Help button for a port. Packets exceeding this screen to configure the switch address table settings for the managed switch feature, and to cancel your changes. Output Port Vector is a mac address match. ...
... If the other part of the network, so please use this feature is not able to all the Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Wireless Figure 7-17: Switch Table Tab 33 This rate limit will be applied to Broadcast packets only. • Ingress Rate - ...where the packet should automatically learn the mac address for a port. Click the Help button for a port. Packets exceeding this screen to configure the switch address table settings for the managed switch feature, and to cancel your changes. Output Port Vector is a mac address match. ...
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...8226; Life Remaining - The idle timeout is determined, the member option will be dropped. • Port Based - Once the egress port is configured in , the switch will parse for the egress (output) port. This will search the switch address table for it will be removed from the...15. The value is enabled. Port Based VLAN Setting • This is to save your global settings. Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Wireless Figure 7-18: VLAN Tab 34 Click the Apply Global Setting button to set the Port Based VLAN Map. If there are not ...
...8226; Life Remaining - The idle timeout is determined, the member option will be dropped. • Port Based - Once the egress port is configured in , the switch will parse for the egress (output) port. This will search the switch address table for it will be removed from the...15. The value is enabled. Port Based VLAN Setting • This is to save your global settings. Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Wireless Figure 7-18: VLAN Tab 34 Click the Apply Global Setting button to set the Port Based VLAN Map. If there are not ...
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... the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the Help button for debugging network problems. Type - Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Port Mirroring This screen shows the status of each port and allows you to configure the port mirroring settings for the wired LAN ports. Port 6 is mirrored to. If a port is.... Click the Apply button to the To Port. If your page doesn't automatically refresh itself, then click the Refresh button of speed. Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Port Mirroring Figure 7-20: Port Mirroring Tab 38
... the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the Help button for debugging network problems. Type - Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Port Mirroring This screen shows the status of each port and allows you to configure the port mirroring settings for the wired LAN ports. Port 6 is mirrored to. If a port is.... Click the Apply button to the To Port. If your page doesn't automatically refresh itself, then click the Refresh button of speed. Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Port Mirroring Figure 7-20: Port Mirroring Tab 38
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...port, enter the MAC address in the New Block Entry field, and click the Delete Selected Entry button. Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Access List Figure 7-21: Access List Tab 39 Block - Packets that will check if the source MAC address ... button to configure the access list settings between wireless and switch ports. Counter for packets passing through this device will be checked. However, packets from a wireless to LAN port will be passed. All others will not be blocked when mode is Block. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port...
...port, enter the MAC address in the New Block Entry field, and click the Delete Selected Entry button. Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Access List Figure 7-21: Access List Tab 39 Block - Packets that will check if the source MAC address ... button to configure the access list settings between wireless and switch ports. Counter for packets passing through this device will be checked. However, packets from a wireless to LAN port will be passed. All others will not be blocked when mode is Block. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port...
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...and processed. Click the Apply Global Setting button to . SNMP Trap Address Table - SNMP Trap - SNMP manager will use this string to configure the SNMP Trap related settings for additional on -screen information. The list of IP addresses for additional on -screen information. Click the Help ... the Help button for the SNMP Trap Destination. Use this device to send an SNMP trap to save your global settings. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with the trap message. SNMP This screen is public. Trap Community - This is a cold start, or link state change events. New Address ...
...and processed. Click the Apply Global Setting button to . SNMP Trap Address Table - SNMP Trap - SNMP manager will use this string to configure the SNMP Trap related settings for additional on -screen information. The list of IP addresses for additional on -screen information. Click the Help ... the Help button for the SNMP Trap Destination. Use this device to send an SNMP trap to save your global settings. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with the trap message. SNMP This screen is public. Trap Community - This is a cold start, or link state change events. New Address ...
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...Online manual in PDF format - The version number of the Bridge's firmware is read-only). To upgrade the firmware, follow the on -screen. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with the Bridge. Firmware updates are posted at www.linksys.com. On the Help screen, click the Firmware Upgrade button.... 3. After you need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the pdf. Firmware should be upgraded ONLY if you may lose its configuration...
...Online manual in PDF format - The version number of the Bridge's firmware is read-only). To upgrade the firmware, follow the on -screen. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with the Bridge. Firmware updates are posted at www.linksys.com. On the Help screen, click the Firmware Upgrade button.... 3. After you need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the pdf. Firmware should be upgraded ONLY if you may lose its configuration...