® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4 GHz Wireless-G 802.11g Bridge for Phone Adapters WIRELESS User Guide Model No.
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SPA IP Phone Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in This User Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Overview The LEDs The Port The Cable Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Starting the Setup Wizard Running the Setup Wizard Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B: Wir
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Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Figure 3-1: LEDs Figure 3-2: Power Port Figure 3-3: Combination Cable Figure 4-1: Welcome Screen Figure 4-2: License Agreement Screen Figure 4-3: Check for Compatibility Screen Figure 4-4: Disconnect the Power from the Phone Adapter or IP Phone Screen Figure 4-5: Power on the Bridge Screen Figure 4-6: Connecting the Network Cable to a Router Screen Figure 4-7: Wireless-G Bridge Setup Screen Figure 4-8: Choose a Wireless Network Screen Figure 4-9: Security Settings - WPA
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Figure C-11: Browsed Devices on Network Screen - Select Bridge Figure C-12: Upgrade Successful 27 28
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 1: Introduction How does the Bridge do this? You can put your Linksys phone adapter or IP phone almost anywhere, without the cost and hassle of running network cables. The Bridge was specially designed to convert your phone adapter or IP phone into a wireless device, so it can connect to your home network without an Ethernet cable. This lets you put your phone where it's most convenient for you, and not be limited to the area around your Internet connection.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters What’s in This User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Bridge’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters This chapter describes the physical features of the Bridge.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter. Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad-hoc network. Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Network Layout Products using the 802.11g and 802.11b standards can communicate with each other. Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the notebook adapters for your laptop computers, PCI adapters for your desktop PCs, and USB adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. Wireless products will also communicate with a wireless print server.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Overview The Bridge has two LEDs, a Power port, and a permanently attached cable. The LEDs The Bridge has two LEDs to indicate network activity. (Not all versions of the Bridge have LEDS; however, all Bridges work the same, with or without LEDs.) Ethernet Green. The Ethernet LED lights up when the Bridge has an active connection to the wired network.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters The Cable The Bridge has a combination Ethernet network and power cable. Network For setup, you will use the Ethernet network cable to connect the Bridge to your network router or PC running the Setup Wizard. After setup, you will use this cable to connect the Bridge to the Linksys phone adapter or IP phone. Power After the Bridge has been configured, you will connect this cable to the Power port of the Linksys phone adapter or IP phone.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Bridge until you are instructed to do so or the setup will not work. Starting the Setup Wizard To begin the setup process, insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\setup.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 3. This screen will inform you about which Linksys phone adapters and IP phones work with the Bridge. Make sure your phone adapter or IP phone is listed on-screen. Click Next to proceed with the installation process, or click Back to return to the previous screen. To exit the Setup Wizard, click Exit. NOTE: The power adapter for your Linksys phone adapter or IP phone will be used to power the Bridge. Figure 4-3: Check for Compatibility Screen 4.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 5. Connect the power jack to the Power port of the Bridge. Then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Click Next to proceed with the installation process, or click Back to return to the previous screen. Figure 4-5: Power on the Bridge Screen 6. You will use the combination Ethernet network and power cable attached to the Bridge. Connect the Ethernet network cable of the Bridge to an Ethernet network (LAN) port of the router or PC.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 7. A list of all Bridges for Phone Adapters that can be detected by the Setup Wizard will be displayed. Select the Bridge you are installing and click Next. If the Bridge you want is not displayed, click the Refresh List button to search again. Figure 4-7: Wireless-G Bridge Setup Screen 8.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 9. Configure the wireless security settings. Select the method your network is using, WPA, WPA2, WEP (128-Bit), or WEP (64-Bit). Then proceed to the appropriate instructions. If you are not using wireless security, select Disabled, and proceed to step 10. WPA WPA automatically uses TKIP with dynamic encryption keys. Enter a passphrase on this screen. Encryption - TKIP is automatically selected as the encryption method.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters WEP (128-Bit) or WEP (64-Bit) Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field and click Next. If you want to manually enter a WEP key, leave the Passphrase field blank and click Next. Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 10. The new settings will be displayed. Review them before you proceed. Click Next to save your new settings, or click Back to return to the previous screen. 11. The Bridge will attempt to connect to the wireless network using the new settings. Make sure the Bridge’s Wireless LED is solidly lit or flashing. This indicates that the Bridge has connected to the wireless network. If the attempt succeeds, proceed to step 12.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 13. If the phone adapter or IP phone is in a different room, disconnect the power adapter from the electrical outlet. Move the power adapter and Bridge to the location of the phone adapter or IP phone. Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the previous screen. Figure 4-16: Disconnect the Power Adapter Screen 14. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the phone adapter or IP phone.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 15. Connect the power cable of the Bridge to the Power port of the phone adapter or IP phone. Then connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet. Make sure the Bridge’s Ethernet and Wireless LEDs are solidly lit or flashing. Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the previous screen. Figure 4-18: Connect the Attached Bridge Power Cable to the Phone Adapter Screen 16. Make sure your cable connections match the cable connections shown on-screen.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 17. The Congratulations screen will appear. Click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard, or click Online Registration to register the Bridge at www.linksys.com/registration. Congratulations! Setup is complete.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Frequently Asked Questions Which Linksys products will the Bridge work with? The Bridge will work with these Linksys phone adapters and IP phones, listed by model number: PAP2, SPA1001, SPA2000, SPA2002, SPA3000, SPA2100, SPA841, SPA842, SPA941, SPA942, and SPA9000. Do not use the Bridge with any other products; otherwise, this may cause malfunction or even damage your equipment. The Bridge does not include a power adapter.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters What IEEE 802.11g features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11g functions: • • • • • • • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol OFDM protocol Multi-Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS/CTS feature Fragmentation Power Management 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.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high-speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe. What is Spread Spectrum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters WPA2. Enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters. Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network’s performance, but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network, encryption should be used. These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware To upgrade the Bridge’s firmware, follow these instructions: 1. On a computer running Windows 2000 or XP, download the upgrade application (WBP54G Upgrade Application.zip) and the latest firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2. Extract the files on your computer’s desktop. The unzipped firmware file is a .bin file, and the program to install the upgrade application is an .exe file named Upgrade 210.
Wireless-G Broadband Router 5. On the Choose Destination Location screen, click the Next button. Figure C-4: Choose Destination Location 6. When the utility has been installed, a pop-up screen will appear. Click the OK button. 7. A new window will appear on your desktop. You will use it later in step 9. Disconnect the Bridge’s combination Ethernet network and power cable from the phone adapter or IP phone. If your PC is in a different room, disconnect the power adapter from the electrical outlet.
Wireless-G Broadband Router 10. The Upgrade Utility screen will appear. Click Browse, and then click Browse Targets. Figure C-7: Upgrade Utility - Browse Targets 11. The Browsed Devices on Network screen will appear. Click the Files button.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 12. Select the extracted firmware file, and then click the Open button. Figure C-9: Open Firmware File 13. The BIN File Information screen will appear. Click the OK button. Figure C-10: BIN File Information Screen 14. On the Browsed Devices on Network screen, select the Bridge from the Devices List, and click the Upgrade button.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 15. The Upgrade Utility will upgrade the Bridge’s firmware. A pop-up screen will appear when the upgrade is complete. Click the OK button. IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect the power adapter from the Bridge while the firmware is being upgraded. Otherwise, damage may occur to the Bridge. 16. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the PC.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP Before a computer can communicate with an access point or wireless router, TCP/IP must be enabled.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix E: Glossary This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific name for a network of computers. Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet. LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix F: Specifications Model WBP54G Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Certifications FCC, CE, cUL, IC-03, Wi-Fi, WPA, WPA2 Operating Temp. 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage Temp.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix G: 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 for this product at www.linksys.com/warranty.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix H: Regulatory Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Safety Notices Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products.
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