USER GUIDE Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Model: WET54G
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2 General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Overview Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. The versatile Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge can make any wired Ethernet-equipped device a part of your wireless network. At home, use the Bridge to connect game consoles, settop boxes, or computers to your Wireless-G network and its shared high-speed Internet connection. In the office, convert your Ethernet-wired printer, camera, notebook or desktop into a wireless networked device.
Wireless Security Checklist Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be intercepted.
Configuration using the Web-based Utility Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Configuration using the Web-based Utility Setup Tab The Setup screen lets you configure the wired and wireless network settings for the Bridge. The Bridge is designed to function properly after you configure it using the Setup Wizard. However, if you would like to change these basic settings or make advanced configuration changes, use your web browser and the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility.
Configuration using the Web-based Utility Chapter 3 Site Survey To search for available wireless networks, click Site Survey. The Wireless Site Survey screen will appear. This screen shows all the wireless networks detected by the Bridge and their general information. You can use this screen to connect to one of these networks. Security To enable security, select Enable, then click Edit Security Settings. To disable security, select Disable.
Configuration using the Web-based Utility Chapter 3 WEP Use the WEP screen to configure the WEP encryption for the Bridge. WEP encryption, then each key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters in length. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0”-“9” and “A”-“F”. Click Apply to save your changes. If your page does not automatically refresh itself, then click Refresh on your web browser. WPA Pre-Shared Key WPA gives you TKIP for the encryption method.
Configuration using the Web-based Utility Chapter 3 RADIUS This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) It offers three authentication methods: MD5, TLS, and TTLS. EAP Type Select the authentication method: MD5, TLS, or TTLS. The appropriate screen appears depending on the selection. The screens are described below. should not be longer than 32 alphanumeric characters.
Configuration using the Web-based Utility Chapter 3 the fields or click Browse to browse for it, then upload it. User ID Your User ID is the Login name of your wireless network. Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the User ID field. User Certificate Enter the user certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network or click the Browse button to browse for it. Click the Upload button to upload the certificate.
Configuration using the Web-based Utility Chapter 3 Advanced Settings Tab Use the Advanced Settings screen to customize advanced wireless settings and clone a MAC address onto the Bridge. not be enabled. The Router sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission.
Configuration using the Web-based Utility Chapter 3 Status Tab The Status screen displays the Bridge’s current status and settings. All information is read-only. Wireless RX The number of packets received from the wireless network is displayed here. Wireless Settings SSID The Bridge’s SSID is displayed here. Network Type The Bridge’s mode is displayed here. Channel The Bridge’s channel setting is displayed here. Security The status of the Bridge’s security is displayed here.
Configuration using the Web-based Utility Chapter 3 at www.linksys.com. Firmware should be upgraded ONLY if you experience problems with the Bridge. To upgrade the firmware, follow these instructions: 1. Download the Bridge’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Then extract the file. 2. On the Help screen, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. The Firmware Upgrade screen will appear.
Troubleshooting Appendix A Appendix A: Troubleshooting I can’t connect to the access point. Open the Web-based Utility. On the Setup tab, perform the following steps: •• Verify that the operating mode is set to Infrastructure mode. •• Make sure that the SSID is the same as the SSID of the access point. •• On the WEP Encryption screen, make sure that all of the WEP settings are the same as the WEP settings of the access point.
Specifications Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model WET54G Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Ports One 10/100 Auto-Cross Over (MDI/MDI-X) Port, Power Port Buttons Reset LEDs Power, Ethernet, Wireless-G Cabling Type Category 5 or better Transmit Power 16 ± 1 dBm @ 11Mbps CCK 12 ± 1 dBm @ 54Mbps OFDM Security Features WEP Encryption, WPA WEP Key Bits 64/128-bit Protocols 802.11b: CCK (11Mbps), CCK (5,5Mbps), DQPSK (2Mbps), DBPSK (1Mbps) 802.
Appendix C Appendix C: Warranty Information Limited Warranty Linksys warrants this Linksys hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for the Warranty Period, which begins on the date of purchase by the original end-user purchaser and lasts for the period specified below: •• One (1) year for new product •• Ninety (90) days for refurbished product This limited warranty is non-transferable and extends only to the original end-user purchaser.
Appendix C Warranty Information rejected. Do not include any other items with the product you are returning to Linksys. Defective product covered by this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and returned to you without charge. Customers outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges, custom duties, VAT and other associated taxes and charges.
Regulatory Information Appendix D Appendix D: Regulatory Information Safety Notices FCC Statement •• Do not use this product near water, for example, in a This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. •• Avoid using this product during an electrical storm.
Appendix D Avis d’Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme aux normes NMB-003 et RSS210 du Canada. L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : 1. il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2. il doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. Le dispositif a été conçu pour fonctionner avec une antenne ayant un gain maximum de 2 dBi.
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