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WET54GS5 ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge User Guide WIRELESS with 5-Port Switch Model No.
WET54GS5 ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge User Guide WIRELESS with 5-Port Switch Model No.
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In addition to these symbols, there are subject to while using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. Linksys is something you might need to make understanding networking with a reminder about something that are trademarks or registered trademarks of interest and...also be found in the "List of Figures" section in the U.S. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. WET54GS5-UG-40322NC BW and certain other image) is provided with 5-Port Switch Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are definitions for the following items ...
In addition to these symbols, there are subject to while using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. Linksys is something you might need to make understanding networking with a reminder about something that are trademarks or registered trademarks of interest and...also be found in the "List of Figures" section in the U.S. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. WET54GS5-UG-40322NC BW and certain other image) is provided with 5-Port Switch Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are definitions for the following items ...
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... 4 Network Topology 4 Network Layout 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 The Side Panel 9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 10 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 12 Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Network Use 18 Connection to a Network Device 18 Wall Mount...
... 4 Network Topology 4 Network Layout 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 The Side Panel 9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 10 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 12 Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Network Use 18 Connection to a Network Device 18 Wall Mount...
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Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Security Precautions 47 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 47 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 50 Appendix D: Windows Help 51 Appendix E: Glossary 52 Appendix F: Specifications 59 Appendix G: Warranty Information 61 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 62 FCC Statement 62 Industry Canada (Canada) 62 Appendix I: Contact Information 63
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Security Precautions 47 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 47 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 50 Appendix D: Windows Help 51 Appendix E: Glossary 52 Appendix F: Specifications 59 Appendix G: Warranty Information 61 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 62 FCC Statement 62 Industry Canada (Canada) 62 Appendix I: Contact Information 63
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... 8 Figure 4-1: Connect to the Network 10 Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 11 Figure 5-1: Welcome 12 Figure 5-2: Connection 12 Figure 5-3: List of Bridges 13 Figure 5-4: Password 13 Figure 5-5: Mode Settings 14 Figure 5-6: Wireless Settings 15 Figure 5-7: IP Settings 15 Figure 5-8: Security Settings 16 Figure 5-9: Security Settings 16 Figure 5-10: Confirmation 17 Figure 5-11: Congratulations...
... 8 Figure 4-1: Connect to the Network 10 Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 11 Figure 5-1: Welcome 12 Figure 5-2: Connection 12 Figure 5-3: List of Bridges 13 Figure 5-4: Password 13 Figure 5-5: Mode Settings 14 Figure 5-6: Wireless Settings 15 Figure 5-7: IP Settings 15 Figure 5-8: Security Settings 16 Figure 5-9: Security Settings 16 Figure 5-10: Confirmation 17 Figure 5-11: Congratulations...
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Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Figure 7-10: WPA RADIUS-TTLS 27 Figure 7-11: WPA Pre-Shared Key 28 Figure 7-12: Log Table 28 Figure 7-13: Password Tab 29 Figure 7-14: Wireless Tab 30 Figure 7-15: Spanning Tree Protocol Tab 31 Figure 7-16: QOS Tab 32 Figure 7-17: Switch Table Tab 33 ...18: VLAN Tab 34 Figure 7-19: RMON Statistics Tab 36 Figure 7-20: Port Mirroring Tab 38 Figure 7-21: Access List Tab 39 Figure 7-22: Wireless Status Tab 40 Figure 7-23: SNMP Tab 41 Figure 7-24: Help Tab 42 Figure 7-25: Firmware Upgrade 42 Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 50
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Figure 7-10: WPA RADIUS-TTLS 27 Figure 7-11: WPA Pre-Shared Key 28 Figure 7-12: Log Table 28 Figure 7-13: Password Tab 29 Figure 7-14: Wireless Tab 30 Figure 7-15: Spanning Tree Protocol Tab 31 Figure 7-16: QOS Tab 32 Figure 7-17: Switch Table Tab 33 ...18: VLAN Tab 34 Figure 7-19: RMON Statistics Tab 36 Figure 7-20: Port Mirroring Tab 38 Figure 7-21: Access List Tab 39 Figure 7-22: Wireless Status Tab 40 Figure 7-23: SNMP Tab 41 Figure 7-24: Help Tab 42 Figure 7-25: Firmware Upgrade 42 Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 50
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...Ethernet-equipped device a part of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-port Switch. 802.11g: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies how data is placed on the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. Put another one (or a Wireless-G Access Point, or our one-port Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge) at the other end, and those..., an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices. At home, use the Bridge to connect game consoles or computers to your Wireless-G network and its shared highspeed Internet connection. Since there are no drivers to load, you don't have...
...Ethernet-equipped device a part of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-port Switch. 802.11g: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies how data is placed on the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. Put another one (or a Wireless-G Access Point, or our one-port Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge) at the other end, and those..., an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices. At home, use the Bridge to connect game consoles or computers to your Wireless-G network and its shared highspeed Internet connection. Since there are no drivers to load, you don't have...
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... describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of the Bridge. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup This chapter instructs you can join your network for setup. • Chapter 5: Setting Up the...
... describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of the Bridge. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup This chapter instructs you can join your network for setup. • Chapter 5: Setting Up the...
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...; 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. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch • Appendix E: Glossary This appendix gives a brief...
...; 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. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch • Appendix E: Glossary This appendix gives a brief...
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...Infrastructure Network Ad-hoc: a group of this mode is connected to a Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge through an access point. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is relatively small and needs to share resources ...that is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to a wired network via an access point. Figure 2-3 shows a typical wireless bridging scenario using two Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges. If the computers on the wireless network need to PCs equipped with the ...
...Infrastructure Network Ad-hoc: a group of this mode is connected to a Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge through an access point. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is relatively small and needs to share resources ...that is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to a wired network via an access point. Figure 2-3 shows a typical wireless bridging scenario using two Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges. If the computers on the wireless network need to PCs equipped with the ...
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.... With these, and many other, Linksys products, your computers when you want to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for your networking options are limitless. Figure 2-2: Ad-Hoc Network Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Figure 2-3: Network Using Wireless Bridging 5 Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Network Layout The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge is compatible with all 802.11b...
.... With these, and many other, Linksys products, your computers when you want to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for your networking options are limitless. Figure 2-2: Ad-Hoc Network Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Figure 2-3: Network Using Wireless Bridging 5 Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Network Layout The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge is compatible with all 802.11b...
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... them with 5-Port Switch 6 The Back Panel Chapter 3: Getting to its back panel, shown in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1: Back Panel Important: If you reset the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge, you want to retain these settings. The LAN ports are made through the ports on its factory default settings. Reset LAN (1-5) When pressed, the Reset...
... them with 5-Port Switch 6 The Back Panel Chapter 3: Getting to its back panel, shown in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1: Back Panel Important: If you reset the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge, you want to retain these settings. The LAN ports are made through the ports on its factory default settings. Reset LAN (1-5) When pressed, the Reset...
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... LEDs indicate network activity experienced by the Bridge. (See Figure 3-2.) Figure 3-2: Front Panel Power Green. Chapter 3: Getting to the wireless network. Diag Green. The LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is wireless network traffic. The Wireless-G LED will flash. The LED will ... a self-test, the Power LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is connected to the wired network. Wireless-G ACT Green. While the Bridge is wired network traffic. Wireless-G LINK Green. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 7 The Front Panel The LED will light up ...
... LEDs indicate network activity experienced by the Bridge. (See Figure 3-2.) Figure 3-2: Front Panel Power Green. Chapter 3: Getting to the wireless network. Diag Green. The LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is wireless network traffic. The Wireless-G LED will flash. The LED will ... a self-test, the Power LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is connected to the wired network. Wireless-G ACT Green. While the Bridge is wired network traffic. Wireless-G LINK Green. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 7 The Front Panel The LED will light up ...
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Chapter 3: Getting to use a Power over Ethernet (PoE) device to supply data and power through the Ethernet network cable, then you do not need to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 8 The Front Panel Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Figure 3-3: Side Panel NOTE: If you use the Power port.
Chapter 3: Getting to use a Power over Ethernet (PoE) device to supply data and power through the Ethernet network cable, then you do not need to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 8 The Front Panel Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Figure 3-3: Side Panel NOTE: If you use the Power port.
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Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 9 The Side Panel Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch The Side Panel The Power port is on the side panel. (See Figure 3-3.) Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 9 The Side Panel Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch The Side Panel The Power port is on the side panel. (See Figure 3-3.) Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.
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Plug the included Ethernet network cable into the RJ-45 port of the Bridge, shown in Figure 4-1. 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. Attach the Bridge's antenna. 2. 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.
Plug the included Ethernet network cable into the RJ-45 port of the Bridge, shown in Figure 4-1. 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. Attach the Bridge's antenna. 2. 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.
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Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 4. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 11 Proceed to "Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge." Plug the supplied power cable into an electrical outlet. Then plug the other end into the Power port on the side panel of the Bridge, shown in Figure 4-2.
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 4. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 11 Proceed to "Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge." Plug the supplied power cable into an electrical outlet. Then plug the other end into the Power port on the side panel of the Bridge, shown in Figure 4-2.
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... 5-2). Click the Setup button to proceed with 5-Port Switch Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Now that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if "D" is correctly connected to access the Linksys website using an active Internet connection. • Exit - Click the Setup button to... exit the Setup Wizard. Figure 5-1: Welcome Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Figure 5-2: Connection 12 Click the Exit button to begin...
... 5-2). Click the Setup button to proceed with 5-Port Switch Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Now that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if "D" is correctly connected to access the Linksys website using an active Internet connection. • Exit - Click the Setup button to... exit the Setup Wizard. Figure 5-1: Welcome Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Figure 5-2: Connection 12 Click the Exit button to begin...
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Figure 5-3: List of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge, so you can use it will be the only one displayed.) Select the Bridge you will be asked for each Bridge. (If you have only one Bridge on your password in order to access the Web-based Utility later. Then click the Yes.... The screen shown in Figure 5-3 displays a list of Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges on your network, along with 5-Port Switch 4. Then click the Enter button. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with the status information for your network, it to access the Bridge, as shown in Figure 5-4. Write down the IP address...
Figure 5-3: List of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge, so you can use it will be the only one displayed.) Select the Bridge you will be asked for each Bridge. (If you have only one Bridge on your password in order to access the Web-based Utility later. Then click the Yes.... The screen shown in Figure 5-3 displays a list of Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges on your network, along with 5-Port Switch 4. Then click the Enter button. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with the status information for your network, it to access the Bridge, as shown in Figure 5-4. Write down the IP address...
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... same network. The screen shown in Figure 5-5 shows a choice of two wireless modes. Figure 5-5: Mode Settings Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 14 Click the Ad-Hoc radio button if you want your wireless computers to the previous screen. Click the Next button to continue or the ...Back button to return to network with 5-Port Switch 6. Click the Infrastructure radio button if you are using a wireless access point. In the WB Name field, enter a unique name for the Bridge. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with computers on your wired network using multiple...
... same network. The screen shown in Figure 5-5 shows a choice of two wireless modes. Figure 5-5: Mode Settings Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 14 Click the Ad-Hoc radio button if you want your wireless computers to the previous screen. Click the Next button to continue or the ...Back button to return to network with 5-Port Switch 6. Click the Infrastructure radio button if you are using a wireless access point. In the WB Name field, enter a unique name for the Bridge. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with computers on your wired network using multiple...