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® 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. WET54GS5
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Linksys is something that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. All rights reserved. WET54GS5-UG-40322NC BW Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge easier than ever. Other brands and product names are presented like this...
Linksys is something that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. All rights reserved. WET54GS5-UG-40322NC BW Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge easier than ever. Other brands and product names are presented like this...
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... 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 Placement Option 18 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility 19 Overview 19 Starting the Web-based Utility...
... 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 Placement Option 18 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility 19 Overview 19 Starting the Web-based Utility...
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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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Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch List of Figures Figure 2-1: Infrastructure Network 4 Figure 2-2: Ad-Hoc Network 5 Figure 2-3: Network Using Wireless Bridging 5 Figure 3-1: Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: Front Panel 7 Figure 3-3: Side Panel 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 ...
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch List of Figures Figure 2-1: Infrastructure Network 4 Figure 2-2: Ad-Hoc Network 5 Figure 2-3: Network Using Wireless Bridging 5 Figure 3-1: Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: Front Panel 7 Figure 3-3: Side Panel 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 ...
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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 ...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 ...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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...Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-port Switch can be all you set up and connect the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with up to 5 Ethernet-equipped computers directly to your Ethernet-wired printer, camera, notebook or desktop into a wireless network device. In the office, convert your main network. The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge... from a common transmission medium. To protect your Wireless-G network and its shared highspeed Internet connection. Put another one (or a Wireless-G Access Point, or our one-port Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge) at the other than PCs. Use the instructions...
...Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-port Switch can be all you set up and connect the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with up to 5 Ethernet-equipped computers directly to your Ethernet-wired printer, camera, notebook or desktop into a wireless network device. In the office, convert your main network. The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge... from a common transmission medium. To protect your Wireless-G network and its shared highspeed Internet connection. Put another one (or a Wireless-G Access Point, or our one-port Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge) at the other than PCs. Use the instructions...
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... 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 use Windows Help for the Bridge. • Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility This chapter explains how to a network device...
... 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 use Windows Help for the Bridge. • Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility This chapter explains how to a network device...
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... 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 terms frequently used in this Guide? Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch • Appendix E: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of Linksys resources, including Technical Support...
... 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 terms frequently used in this Guide? Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch • Appendix E: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of Linksys resources, including Technical Support...
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... of communications in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which serves as well. Computers in a wireless network (see Figure 2-1). Choosing between them. Figure 2-3 shows a typical wireless bridging scenario using two Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology LAN (Local Area Network): the computers and networking products that each other , eliminating the need...
... of communications in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which serves as well. Computers in a wireless network (see Figure 2-1). Choosing between them. Figure 2-3 shows a typical wireless bridging scenario using two Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology LAN (Local Area Network): the computers and networking products that each other , eliminating the need...
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..., your computers when you want to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for your networking options are limitless. Go to enjoy USB connectivity. 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 and 802.11g...
..., your computers when you want to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for your networking options are limitless. Go to enjoy USB connectivity. 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 and 802.11g...
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... Panel Important: If you reset the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge, you want to retain these settings. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with the factory defaults. Reset LAN (1-5) When pressed, the Reset button resets the Bridge to its back panel, shown in Figure 3-1. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch The Back...
... Panel Important: If you reset the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge, you want to retain these settings. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with the factory defaults. Reset LAN (1-5) When pressed, the Reset button resets the Bridge to its back panel, shown in Figure 3-1. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch The Back...
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... LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is powered on. Chapter 3: Getting to the wired network. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 7 The Front Panel Wireless-G ACT Green. The LAN LED will flash. Wireless-G LINK Green. While the Bridge is booting up when the Bridge is connected to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch The Front Panel The...
... LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is powered on. Chapter 3: Getting to the wired network. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 7 The Front Panel Wireless-G ACT Green. The LAN LED will flash. Wireless-G LINK Green. While the Bridge is booting up when the Bridge is connected to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch The Front Panel The...
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Figure 3-3: Side Panel NOTE: If you use a Power over Ethernet (PoE) device to supply data and power through the Ethernet network cable, then you do not need to use the Power port. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 8 The Front Panel
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Figure 3-3: Side Panel NOTE: If you use a Power over Ethernet (PoE) device to supply data and power through the Ethernet network cable, then you do not need to use the Power port. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 8 The Front Panel
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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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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. Figure 4-1: Connect to configure the Bridge. 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. Plug the included Ethernet network cable into the RJ-45 port of the Bridge, shown in Figure 4-1.
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. Figure 4-1: Connect to configure the Bridge. 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. Plug the included Ethernet network cable into the RJ-45 port of the Bridge, shown in Figure 4-1.
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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 11 Then plug the other end into the Power port on the side panel of the Bridge, shown in Figure 4-2. Proceed to "Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge." Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 4. Plug the supplied power cable into an electrical outlet.
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 11 Then plug the other end into the Power port on the side panel of the Bridge, shown in Figure 4-2. Proceed to "Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge." Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 4. Plug the supplied power cable into an electrical outlet.
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...-based Utility. 2. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with the Setup Wizard. • User Guide - Make sure the Bridge is the letter of your wired network, you 've connected the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge to work correctly right out of this User Guide. • LINKSYS Web - Click the Setup button to proceed with 5-Port Switch Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Now that appears...
...-based Utility. 2. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with the Setup Wizard. • User Guide - Make sure the Bridge is the letter of your wired network, you 've connected the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge to work correctly right out of this User Guide. • LINKSYS Web - Click the Setup button to proceed with 5-Port Switch Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Now that appears...
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... installing by clicking its name in the Selection box. The screen shown in Figure 5-3 displays a list of Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges on your network, along with 5-Port Switch 4. Write down the IP address of Bridges Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Figure 5-4: Password 13 Then click the Enter button. In lowercase letters, enter admin in Figure 5-4. Figure...
... installing by clicking its name in the Selection box. The screen shown in Figure 5-3 displays a list of Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges on your network, along with 5-Port Switch 4. Write down the IP address of Bridges Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Figure 5-4: Password 13 Then click the Enter button. In lowercase letters, enter admin in Figure 5-4. Figure...
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... your wired network using multiple bridges on your wireless computers to the previous screen. Click the Ad-Hoc radio button if you want multiple wireless computers to network directly with computers on the same network. In the WB Name field, enter a unique name for the Bridge. Figure 5-5: Mode Settings Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 14
... your wired network using multiple bridges on your wireless computers to the previous screen. Click the Ad-Hoc radio button if you want multiple wireless computers to network directly with computers on the same network. In the WB Name field, enter a unique name for the Bridge. Figure 5-5: Mode Settings Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 14