Instant WirelessTM Series Wireless Ethernet Bridge Use this guide to install: WET11 User Guide
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Instant WirelessTM Series Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction The Linksys Wireless Ethernet Bridge Features Package Contents 1 1 1 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Ethernet Bridge 3 The Wireless Ethernet Bridge’s Back Panel 3 The Wireless Ethernet Bridge’s Front Panel LEDs 4 Chapter 3: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 5 5 5 6 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless Ethernet Bridge 8 Wireless Ethernet Bridge Chapter 1: Introduction r
Instant WirelessTM Series Wireless Ethernet Bridge Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Ethernet Bridge Package Contents The Wireless Ethernet Bridge’s Back Panel Figure 2-1 Figure 1-1 • • • • • • • 2 One Wireless Ethernet Bridge One External Antenna One Power Adapter One Category 5 Ethernet Network Cable One Setup CD-ROM with User Guide One Quick Installation One Registration Card Reset The Reset button resets the Bridge to its factory default settings.
Instant WirelessTM Series Wireless Ethernet Bridge Chapter 3: Planning Your Wireless Network The Wireless Ethernet Bridge’s Front Panel LEDs PWR Green. The PWR LED will light up when the Bridge is powered on. Network Network Topology Topology DIAG Green. The DIAG LED will light up when there is a connection error. Re-establish the connection to eliminate the error.
Instant WirelessTM Series Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in which they may be set up: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc. Choosing between these two modes depends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or peripherals with a wired network or not.
Instant WirelessTM Series Wireless Ethernet Bridge Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless Ethernet Bridge Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless Ethernet Bridge 1. Plug the included Ethernet network cable into the LAN port on the back panel of the Bridge. Now that you’ve connected the Wireless Ethernet Bridge to your wired network, you are ready to set it up. The Setup Wizard will guide you through all the steps necessary. 1. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your PC’s CD-ROM drive.
Instant WirelessTM Series 2. The screen shown in Figure 5-2 shows the two ways to configure the Bridge using this Setup Wizard. Optimally, you should perform this setup through a PC on your wired network. You can also set up the Bridge through one of the PCs on your wireless network. Click the Next button to continue or the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard. Wireless Ethernet Bridge 4. For security purposes, you will be asked for your user name and password in order to access the Bridge.
Instant WirelessTM Series 6. The Basic Settings screen will now appear. Enter your wireless network’s SSID, and select the Channel at which the network broadcasts its wireless signal. Enter a unique Bridge Name for the Bridge. Then click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. • SSID - The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network.
Instant WirelessTM Series 8. The Security Settings screen, shown in Figure 5-8, appears next. Set the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption for your wireless network by selecting a WEP configuration method. • WEP (Disabled/64-bit WEP/128-bit WEP) - In order to utilize WEP encryption, select 64-bit or 128-bit WEP from the drop-down menu. If you do not want to use WEP encryption, choose Disabled (default).
Instant WirelessTM Series 11. The configuration using the Setup Wizard is complete. To configure any other Bridges on your network, run this Setup Wizard again. To exit the Setup Wizard, click the Exit button. Wireless Ethernet Bridge Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Ethernet Bridge Web-Based Utility Overview The Bridge is designed to function properly after configuration using the Setup Wizard.
Instant WirelessTM Series 2. The INFO screen of the Bridge’s Utility will appear. Wireless Ethernet Bridge Configuring the Wireless Ethernet Bridge The Utility provides five screens for configuring the Bridge’s settings. The Utility is comprised of five screens that allows you to configure different settings. • • • • • Info screen - Displays the Bridge’s current settings. Wireless screen - Use this tab to configure the wireless settings. IP Addr screen - Enables you to configure the IP address settings.
Instant WirelessTM Series • SSID - Displays the wireless network’s current SSID. If it displays “nonspec,” then the Bridge is not connected to any wireless network. • Channel - Displays the Bridge’s current channel number. • BSSID - Displays the wireless network’s current BSSID. For infrastructure mode, the BSSID is the MAC address of the access point to which the Bridge is connected. • Transmission Rate - Displays the transmission rate of the current connection.
Instant WirelessTM Series • Operating mode - Select the LAN mode, either Ad-hoc or Infrastructure. • SSID - Displays the current Service Set Identification. The default SSID is linksys. • Channel - Enables you to select a transmission channel. It is valid only when the Bridge is operating in Ad-hoc mode. All points on the network must be set to the same channel. • Transmission rate - Displays a list of transfer rates (Megabits per second): 1, 2, 5.5, 11, or Automatic.
Instant WirelessTM Series Wireless Ethernet Bridge IP ADDR • IP Gateway - Sets the IP address of your network’s Gateway. The IP Addr screen is used to configure the IP address used by the web and TFTP servers running on the Bridge. For static mode, the IP address settings are given on-screen. For DHCP mode, the settings on the IP Addr screen will be overridden by a DHCP server on your network. Any new settings will not take effect until the Bridge is rebooted.
Instant WirelessTM Series Wireless Ethernet Bridge ADMIN HELP The Admin screen allows you to change the password, reboot the Bridge, or reset all settings to their factory defaults. If you have changed any settings, it is necessary to reboot the Bridge for the new settings to take effect (click the Reboot button). Any changes in these three settings: password, device name, and enabling uploads, however, are effective immediately.
Instant WirelessTM Series Appendix A: Troubleshooting Wireless Ethernet Bridge 5. The Web-Based Utility won’t open. Make sure that you have a LAN card (also known as a network adapter) installed on the PC so you can use the Web-Based Utility. Common Problems and Solutions This section provides possible solutions to problems regarding the installation and operation of the Wireless Ethernet Bridge. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 1.
Instant WirelessTM Series What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other. The ad-hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired network. What is infrastructure mode? When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point.
Instant WirelessTM Series Can Instant Wireless products support file and printer sharing? Instant Wireless products perform the same function as LAN products. Therefore, Instant Wireless products can work with NetWare, Windows NT/2000, or other LAN operating systems to support printer or file sharing. What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 40/64 bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.
Instant WirelessTM Series DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum) - DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for all transmitted data. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping code). Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission, statistical techniques embedded in the receiver can recover the original data without the need for retransmission. To an unintended receiver, DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband receivers.
Instant WirelessTM Series MAC Address - The MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level. Wireless Ethernet Bridge Network Mask - Also known as the “Subnet Mask.
Instant WirelessTM Series Appendix C: Specifications 38 Wireless Ethernet Bridge Environmental Dimensions 4.94" x 3.70" x 1.22" (125.5 mm x 94 mm x 31 mm) IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3 Unit Weight 7.1 oz. (0.2 kg) Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) Power 5V DC Certifications FCC Class B, CE Mark Ports One RJ-45 (10BaseT) One Reverse SMA Antenna Operating Temp. 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) Transmit 19 dBm Storage Temp.
Instant WirelessTM Series Wireless Ethernet Bridge Appendix D: Warranty Information Appendix E: Contact Information BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below.
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