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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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... reserved. WET54GS5-UG-40322NC BW and/or its affiliates in the "Table of Contents". This question mark provides you with 5-Port Switch Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are definitions for the following items when reading this : word: definition. Linksys is something... that are trademarks or registered trademarks of interest and is provided with a figure number and description, like this Guide Your guide to the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge has been designed to make understanding networking with the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge easier than ...
... reserved. WET54GS5-UG-40322NC BW and/or its affiliates in the "Table of Contents". This question mark provides you with 5-Port Switch Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are definitions for the following items when reading this : word: definition. Linksys is something... that are trademarks or registered trademarks of interest and is provided with a figure number and description, like this Guide Your guide to the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge has been designed to make understanding networking with the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge easier than ...
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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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...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 Figure 5-8: Security Settings 16 Figure 5-9: Security ...
...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 Figure 5-8: Security Settings 16 Figure 5-9: Security ...
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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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.../100 switch ports on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. These instructions should be all wireless transmissions can be used for choosing the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-port Switch can be secured with 5-port Switch can make any wired Ethernet-equipped device...printer or network attached storage device, into a wireless networked device. The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with up and connect the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 802.11b devices. Put another one (or a Wireless-G Access Point, or our one-port Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge) at the other than PCs. Use the ...
.../100 switch ports on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. These instructions should be all wireless transmissions can be used for choosing the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-port Switch can be secured with 5-port Switch can make any wired Ethernet-equipped device...printer or network attached storage device, into a wireless networked device. The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with up and connect the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 802.11b devices. Put another one (or a Wireless-G Access Point, or our one-port Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge) at the other than PCs. Use the ...
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... C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on how to connect the Bridge to your wireless network. It also describes placement options for the Bridge. • Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility This chapter explains how to use the Web-based Utility so you can use of...
... C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on how to connect the Bridge to your wireless network. It also describes placement options for the Bridge. • Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility This chapter explains how to use the Web-based Utility so you can use of...
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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...
... 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...
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... point. Choosing between these two modes depends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or peripherals with your wireless network's name. And, of communications in a wireless network (see Figure 2-1). Figure 2-3 shows a typical wireless bridging scenario using two Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges. Infrastructure: a wireless network that make up : infrastructure and ad-hoc. Ad-Hoc mode allows...
... point. Choosing between these two modes depends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or peripherals with your wireless network's name. And, of communications in a wireless network (see Figure 2-1). Figure 2-3 shows a typical wireless bridging scenario using two Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges. Infrastructure: a wireless network that make up : infrastructure and ad-hoc. Ad-Hoc mode allows...
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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 Go to enjoy USB connectivity. The Bridge will also communicate with network adapters, such as access...
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 Go to enjoy USB connectivity. The Bridge will also communicate with network adapters, such as access...
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...LAN (1-5) When pressed, the Reset button resets the Bridge to its back panel, shown in Figure 3-1. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch The Back Panel All network connections to the Bridge are where you want to retain these settings. The... LAN ports are made through the ports on its factory default settings. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 6 The...
...LAN (1-5) When pressed, the Reset button resets the Bridge to its back panel, shown in Figure 3-1. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch The Back Panel All network connections to the Bridge are where you want to retain these settings. The... LAN ports are made through the ports on its factory default settings. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 6 The...
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...LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is wireless network traffic. The Wireless-G LED will flash when there is connected to the wireless network. LAN 1-5 Green. Wireless-G ACT Green. It will be lit steadily when the Bridge is powered on. The Wireless-G LED will stop flashing and remain ...up when there is connected to the wireless network. The Ethernet LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is an error wih the Bridge. 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 wireless network traffic. The Wireless-G LED will flash when there is connected to the wireless network. LAN 1-5 Green. Wireless-G ACT Green. It will be lit steadily when the Bridge is powered on. The Wireless-G LED will stop flashing and remain ...up when there is connected to the wireless network. The Ethernet LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is an error wih the Bridge. 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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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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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 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. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 10 Attach the Bridge's antenna. 2. Figure 4-1: Connect to configure the Bridge. Plug the included Ethernet network cable into the RJ-45 port of the Bridge, shown in Figure 4-1.
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 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. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 10 Attach the Bridge's antenna. 2. Figure 4-1: Connect to configure the Bridge. Plug the included Ethernet network cable into the RJ-45 port of the Bridge, shown in Figure 4-1.
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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. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 11 Proceed to "Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge."
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. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 11 Proceed to "Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge."
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... CD-ROM drive). • Setup - Then click the Next button. In the field that you've connected the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge to open the PDF file of your PC's CD-ROM drive. Click the LINKSYS Web button to begin the setup process. 3. These settings can then be changed through all the necessary steps...
... CD-ROM drive). • Setup - Then click the Next button. In the field that you've connected the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge to open the PDF file of your PC's CD-ROM drive. Click the LINKSYS Web button to begin the setup process. 3. These settings can then be changed through all the necessary steps...
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.... Then click the Enter button. Write down the IP address of Bridges Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Figure 5-4: Password 13 Figure 5-3: List of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge, so you can change the password through the Web-based Utility). Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with the status information for each Bridge. (If you have only one displayed.) Select the...
.... Then click the Enter button. Write down the IP address of Bridges Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Figure 5-4: Password 13 Figure 5-3: List of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge, so you can change the password through the Web-based Utility). Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with the status information for each Bridge. (If you have only one displayed.) Select the...
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...helpful, especially if you want your wireless computers to network your wireless computers with computers on the same network. Memorable names are using multiple bridges on your wired network. Figure 5-5: Mode Settings Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 14 Do not use the Ad-Hoc... mode if you want to network with computers on your wired network using a wireless access point. Click the ...
...helpful, especially if you want your wireless computers to network your wireless computers with computers on the same network. Memorable names are using multiple bridges on your wired network. Figure 5-5: Mode Settings Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 14 Do not use the Ad-Hoc... mode if you want to network with computers on your wired network using a wireless access point. Click the ...