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- Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g User Guide Ethernet Bridge WIRELESS WET54G-EU v3 Model No.
- Page 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup... - Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Appendix F: Specifications Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC Statement Industry Canada (Canada) Compliance Information for 2.4-GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the EU and Other Countries Following EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Appendix I: Contact Information...
- Page 5 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge List of Figures Figure 2-1: Infrastructure Network Figure 2-2: Ad-Hoc Network Figure 2-3: Network Using Wireless Bridging Figure 3-1: Back Panel Figure 3-2: Front Panel Figure 4-1: Connect to the Network Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Figure 5-1: Welcome Figure 5-2: Connection...
- Page 6 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Figure 7-9: RADIUS-TLS Figure 7-10: RADIUS-TTLS Figure 7-11: Password Tab Figure 7-12: Advanced Settings Tab Figure 7-13: Status Tab Figure 7-14: Help Tab Figure 7-15: Firmware Upgrade Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. The versatile Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge can make any 802.11g: an IEEE wireless networking wired Ethernet-equipped device a part of your wireless network. At home, use the Bridge to connect game standard that specifies a maximum consoles, set-top boxes, or computers to your Wireless-G network and its shared high-speed Internet connection. -
Page 8: What's In This Guide
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge applications and this user guide. •... - Page 9 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge • Appendix E: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used 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.
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Page 10: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each LAN (Local Area Network): the computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. -
Page 11: Network Layout
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Network Layout The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g routers, such as model numbers BEFW11S4 and WRT54G, as well as access points, including model numbers WAP11 and WAP54G. The Camera will also communicate with network adapters, such as the Wireless-B and Wireless-G Network Adapters (model numbers WPC11 and WPC54G) for your laptop computers, Wireless-B and Wireless-G PCI Adapters (model numbers WMP11 and WMP54G) for your desktop PCs, and Wireless-B and Wireless-G USB Adapters (model... -
Page 12: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge The Back Panel All connections to the Bridge are made through the ports on its back panel, shown in Figure 3-1. Reset When pressed, the Reset button resets the Bridge to its factory default settings. -
Page 13: The Front Panel
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge The Front Panel The LEDs indicate network activity experienced by the Bridge. (See Figure 3-2.) Power Green. The Power LED will light up when the Bridge is powered on. While the Bridge is booting up and performing a self-test, the Power LED will flash. -
Page 14: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge For Setup
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 1. Attach the Bridge’s antenna. 2. Plug the included Ethernet network cable into the LAN port on the back panel of the Bridge, shown in Figure 4-1. -
Page 15: Chapter 5: Setting Up The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Now that you’ve connected the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge to your wired network, you are ready to set it up. The Note: While the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge has Setup Wizard will guide you through all the necessary steps. -
Page 16: Figure 5-3: List Of Bridges
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 4. The screen shown in Figure 5-3 displays a list of Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges on your network, along with the status information for each Bridge. (If you have only one Bridge on your network, it will be the only one displayed.) Select the Bridge you are currently installing by clicking its name in the Selection box. -
Page 17: Figure 5-6: Wireless Settings
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 7. The Wireless Settings screen, shown in Figure 5-6, will now appear. Enter your wireless network’s SSID. If you chose Ad-Hoc mode, select the channel at which the network broadcasts its wireless signal. If you have Wireless-G (802.11g) and Wireless-B (802.11b) devices in your network, then keep the default Network Mode setting, Mixed. -
Page 18: Figure 5-8: Security Settings-Wep
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 9. The Security Settings (Optional) screen, shown in Figure 5-8, appears next. From the drop-down menu, select one of the wireless security mode options supported by the Bridge: WPA PSK (Pre-Shared Key) and WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. -
Page 19: Figure 5-10: Confirmation
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 10. Review your settings on the Confirmation screen, shown in Figure 5-10. Write down the Bridge’s IP Address if you want to configure advanced settings through the Bridge’s Web-based Utility. Click the Yes button to save these settings. -
Page 20: Chapter 6: Connecting The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge For Network Use
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Network Use Connection to a Network Device 1. After configuration, unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet, and unplug the Ethernet network cable from the PC. -
Page 21: Figure 6-2: Vertical Placement
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Stand Option 1. The Bridge has eight rubber inserts, four on each side. Remove the two rubber inserts that are adjacent to the power port. 2. The Bridge includes two triangular stands. Insert a stand into an opening. Push the stand up to snap it into place. -
Page 22: Chapter 7: Using The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-Based Utility
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Overview 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. -
Page 23: Setup
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Setup The Setup screen, shown in Figure 7-2, lets you configure the wired and wireless network settings for the Bridge. • Firmware - The version number of the Bridge’s firmware is displayed here. Firmware should be upgraded ONLY if you experience problems with the Bridge. -
Page 24: Figure 7-3: Site Survey
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge and Wireless-B (802.11b) devices in your network. Select 802.11g if you have only Wireless-G devices in your network. Select 802.11b if you have only Wireless-B devices in your network. • Wireless Site Survey The Wireless Site Survey screen, shown in Figure 7-3 shows all the wireless networks detected by the Bridge and their general information. -
Page 25: Figure 7-5: Wep
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge If you click Edit Security Settings, The Security screen, as shown in Figure 7-5, will appear. From the drop- down menu, select one of the four wireless security modes supported by the Bridge: WPA Pre-Shared Key, WPA RADIUS, RADIUS, and WEP. -
Page 26: Figure 7-6: Wpa Pre-Shared Key
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge WPA Pre-Shared Key WPA gives you TKIP for the encryption method. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-32 characters. (See Figure 7-6.) Enter a key shared between the Bridge and the server. Click the Apply button to save your changes. -
Page 27: Figure 7-8: Radius-Peap
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge RADIUS and WPA RADIUS This option features WEP or WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is present on the network.) It offers three authentication methods: PEAP, TLS, and TTLS. If using RADIUS, WEP encryption is automatically selected. - Page 28 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge TLS is a mutual authentication method that uses digital certificates. Select TLS from the EAP Type drop-down menu. Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the User ID field. Enter the User Certificate and Root Certificate in the fields or click the Browse button to browse for it, then upload it.
- Page 29 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge TTLS TTLS is a mutual authentication method that uses digital certificates. Select TTLS from the EAP Type drop- down menu. Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the User ID field and the password in the Password field.
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Page 30: Password
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Password The Password screen, shown in Figure 7-11, lets you change the Bridge’s Password and restore the factory default settings. • Administrative Password - It is strongly recommended that you change the factory default password of the Bridge from admin to a new password that you create. - Page 31 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge whether a wireless device uses shared key or open system authentication, and then it will transmit data using the appropriate authentication type. • RTS Threshold - This value should remain at its default setting of 2347. The range is 0-2347 bytes. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended.
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Page 32: Status
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Status The Status screen displayed the Bridge’s current status and settings. All information is read-only. • Device Name - The name you have assigned to the Bridge is displayed here. •... -
Page 33: Help
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge • Link Quality - The quality of the Bridge’s connection is displayed here. Click the Refresh button to obtain the most up-to-date settings and statistics. Click the Help button for additional on-screen information. -
Page 34: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 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 Ethernet Bridge. -
Page 35: Frequently Asked Questions
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 4. The Bridge-enabled PC won’t communicate with a wireless-enabled PC or printer. Perform the following steps: • Check that the wireless-enabled PC or printer is on the same wireless network as the PC using the Bridge. •... - Page 36 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application’s user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network.
- Page 37 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge What is ISM band? The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band. Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particular, is being made available worldwide.
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Page 38: Appendix B: Wireless Security
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 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. - Page 39 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 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.
- Page 40 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge WPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TKIP, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys.
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Page 41: Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware You can use the Bridge’s Web-based Utility to upgrade the firmware; however, firmware should be upgraded NOTE: If you upgrade the Bridge’s firmware, you ONLY if you experience problems with the Bridge. may lose its configuration settings. -
Page 42: Appendix D: Windows Help
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all Linksys 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. -
Page 43: Appendix E: Glossary
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Appendix E: Glossary 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. - Page 44 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Buffer - A block of memory that temporarily holds data to be worked on later when a device is currently too busy to accept the data. Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.
- Page 45 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. Encryption - Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized people. Ethernet - An IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.
- Page 46 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 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. ISM band - Radio band used in wireless networking transmissions.
- Page 47 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network.
- Page 48 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that uses UDP and has no directory or password capability.
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Page 49: Appendix F: Specifications
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Appendix F: 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 Button Cabling Type Category 5 or better LEDs Power, Ethernet, Wireless-G Transmit Power... - Page 50 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Storage Temp. -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing Appendix F: Specifications...
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Page 51: Appendix G: Warranty Information
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Appendix G: Warranty Information Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. -
Page 52: Appendix H: Regulatory Information
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Appendix H: Regulatory Information Compliance Information for 2.4-GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the EU and Other Countries Following the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) NOTE: For all products, the Declaration of Conformity is available through one or more of these options: •... - Page 53 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge National Restrictions This product may be used in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below: Ce produit peut être utilisé dans tous les pays de l’UE (et dans tous les pays ayant transposés la directive 1999/5/CE) sans aucune limitation, excepté...
- Page 54 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge France In case the product is used outdoors, the output power is restricted in some parts of the band. See Table 1 or check http://www.arcep.fr/ for more details. Dans la cas d’une utilisation en extérieur, la puissance de sortie est limitée pour certaines parties de la bande. Reportez- vous à...
- Page 55 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Power Output of Your Device To comply with your country’s regulations, you may have to change the power output of your wireless device. Proceed to the appropriate section for your device. Note: The power output setting may not be available on all wireless products.
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Page 56: Fcc Statement
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Technical Documents on www.linksys.com/international Follow these steps to access technical documents: 1. Browse to http://www.linksys.com/international. 2. Click the region in which you reside. 3. Click the name of the country in which you reside. 4. -
Page 57: Appendix I: Contact Information
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com/international If you experience problems with any Linksys product, you can e-mail us at: In Europe E-mail Address Austria... - Page 58 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Outside of Europe E-mail Address Middle East & Africa support.mea@linksys.com (English only) Asia Pacific asiasupport@linksys.com (English only) Appendix I: Contact Information...