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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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... do while using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. Linksys is provided with a reminder about something you should pay special attention to make understanding networking with 5-Port Switch Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are definitions for the following items when reading this Guide Your guide to the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge has been designed to while using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. WET54GS5-UG-40322NC BW...
... do while using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. Linksys is provided with a reminder about something you should pay special attention to make understanding networking with 5-Port Switch Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are definitions for the following items when reading this Guide Your guide to the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge has been designed to while using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. WET54GS5-UG-40322NC BW...
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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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... and privacy, all you need to get the most out 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. The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 802.11b devices. At home, use the Bridge to connect game consoles or computers to 128-bit WEP encryption, Pre...
... and privacy, all you need to get the most out 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. The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 802.11b devices. At home, use the Bridge to connect game consoles or computers to 128-bit WEP encryption, Pre...
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...; Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix 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 wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade...
...; Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix 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 wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade...
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Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch • Appendix E: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in this Guide? Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in networking. • 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...
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch • Appendix E: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in this Guide? Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in networking. • 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...
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...of Infrastructure mode centers around an access point, which serves as the main point of four Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges in ad-hoc mode. If the wireless network is wireless-equipped computers communicating directly with each other , eliminating the need to extend the roaming range...can be set up your local network. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the same wireless network. Computers in a WLAN share ...
...of Infrastructure mode centers around an access point, which serves as the main point of four Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges in ad-hoc mode. If the wireless network is wireless-equipped computers communicating directly with each other , eliminating the need to extend the roaming range...can be set up your local network. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the same wireless network. Computers in a WLAN share ...
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... 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 5-Port Switch. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your desktop PCs, and Wireless-B and Wireless-G USB Adapters (model numbers WUSB11 and WUSB54G) for more information about...
... 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 5-Port Switch. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your desktop PCs, and Wireless-B and Wireless-G USB Adapters (model numbers WUSB11 and WUSB54G) for more information about...
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... LAN ports are made through the ports on its factory default settings. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with the factory defaults. Figure 3-1: Back Panel Important: If you reset the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge, you will connect the Ethernet network cables. The reset button is also located here. Reset LAN (1-5) When pressed, the Reset button resets...
... LAN ports are made through the ports on its factory default settings. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with the factory defaults. Figure 3-1: Back Panel Important: If you reset the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge, you will connect the Ethernet network cables. The reset button is also located here. Reset LAN (1-5) When pressed, the Reset button resets...
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... and performing a self-test, the Power LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is wireless network traffic. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 7 The Front Panel The Wireless-G LED will flash. Wireless-G ACT Green. The LED will flash when there is booting up when there is...is wired network traffic. The LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is connected to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch The Front Panel The LEDs indicate network activity experienced by the Bridge. (See Figure 3-2.) Figure 3-2: Front Panel Power Green. LAN 1-5 ...
... and performing a self-test, the Power LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is wireless network traffic. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 7 The Front Panel The Wireless-G LED will flash. Wireless-G ACT Green. The LED will flash when there is booting up when there is...is wired network traffic. The LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is connected to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch The Front Panel The LEDs indicate network activity experienced by the Bridge. (See Figure 3-2.) Figure 3-2: Front Panel Power Green. LAN 1-5 ...
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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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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. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 9 The Side Panel
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Figure 4-1: Connect to configure the Bridge. 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. 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. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 1. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 10
Figure 4-1: Connect to configure the Bridge. 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. 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. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 1. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 10
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Proceed to "Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge." 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. Plug the supplied power cable into an electrical outlet. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 4.
Proceed to "Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge." 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. Plug the supplied power cable into an electrical outlet. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 4.
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...Figure 5-1 should appear. Click the Setup button to access the Linksys website using an active Internet connection. • Exit - Click the LINKSYS Web 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 set it up on a wireless computer will guide you to open the PDF ...
...Figure 5-1 should appear. Click the Setup button to access the Linksys website using an active Internet connection. • Exit - Click the LINKSYS Web 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 set it up on a wireless computer will guide you to open the PDF ...
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... through the Web-based Utility). Write down the IP address of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge, so you can use it will be asked for each Bridge. (If you have only one Bridge on your password in order to access the Web-based Utility later. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with the status information for your network, along with 5-Port Switch...
... through the Web-based Utility). Write down the IP address of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge, so you can use it will be asked for each Bridge. (If you have only one Bridge on your password in order to access the Web-based Utility later. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with the status information for your network, along with 5-Port Switch...
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The screen shown in Figure 5-5 shows a choice of two wireless modes. Memorable names are using a wireless access point. Figure 5-5: Mode Settings Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 14 Click the Infrastructure radio button if you want to network directly with computers on your wired network using multiple bridges on your wired network. Click the Ad-Hoc...
The screen shown in Figure 5-5 shows a choice of two wireless modes. Memorable names are using a wireless access point. Figure 5-5: Mode Settings Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 14 Click the Infrastructure radio button if you want to network directly with computers on your wired network using multiple bridges on your wired network. Click the Ad-Hoc...