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...address. Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and ...the Cisco Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. Other brands and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you should pay special attention to while using the product. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge...
...address. Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and ...the Cisco Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. Other brands and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you should pay special attention to while using the product. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge...
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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 2 Additional Security Tips 2 Chapter 3: Configuration using the Web-based Utility 3 How to ...Wireless Disclaimer 16 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 16 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 17 Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 21 Cisco Products 21 Software Licenses 21 Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 Front Panel 1 Back Panel 1 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2 General Network Security Guidelines 2 Additional Security Tips 2 Chapter 3: Configuration using the Web-based Utility 3 How to ...Wireless Disclaimer 16 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 16 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 17 Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 21 Cisco Products 21 Software Licenses 21 Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge...
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... defaults. Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing theWireless-G Ethernet Bridge.The versatile Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge can make any wired Ethernet-equipped device a part of your Wireless-G network and its factory default settings. Front Panel Wireless-G (Green) This LED will connect the Ethernet network cable. The LED will flash when there is connected to its shared...
... defaults. Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing theWireless-G Ethernet Bridge.The versatile Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge can make any wired Ethernet-equipped device a part of your Wireless-G network and its factory default settings. Front Panel Wireless-G (Green) This LED will connect the Ethernet network cable. The LED will flash when there is connected to its shared...
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... devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by sending information over radio waves, it passes over a wireless network. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Wireless Security Checklist 4. Combine ...letters and numbers to guess. 3. To thwart any unauthorized changes, customize the device's password so it will be asked for a password when you , but do not support WPA. For example, you should change their settings. Some applications may try to use linksys...
... devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by sending information over radio waves, it passes over a wireless network. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Wireless Security Checklist 4. Combine ...letters and numbers to guess. 3. To thwart any unauthorized changes, customize the device's password so it will be asked for a password when you , but do not support WPA. For example, you should change their settings. Some applications may try to use linksys...
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...Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility. Open your choice. 3 The Password screen will appear. Firmware should be identical for the Bridge. Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if you are using the Help screen. Wireless SSID The SSID is 192.168.1.226) in the wireless network. For added security, Linksys... a name of your web browser, and enter the IP address of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge (the default is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless network. Setup Firmware The version number of various configuration settings and links to use...
...Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility. Open your choice. 3 The Password screen will appear. Firmware should be identical for the Bridge. Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if you are using the Help screen. Wireless SSID The SSID is 192.168.1.226) in the wireless network. For added security, Linksys... a name of your web browser, and enter the IP address of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge (the default is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless network. Setup Firmware The version number of various configuration settings and links to use...
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...of the other devices on configuring wireless security for your wireless network. If you click Edit Security Settings, the Security screen will appear. Enable Security Settings If you have only Wireless-G devices in your network Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Security From the Security Mode ...drop-down menu. To join a wireless network, click its SSID. •• MAC Address The MAC address of...
...of the other devices on configuring wireless security for your wireless network. If you click Edit Security Settings, the Security screen will appear. Enable Security Settings If you have only Wireless-G devices in your network Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Security From the Security Mode ...drop-down menu. To join a wireless network, click its SSID. •• MAC Address The MAC address of...
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...Select a Default Transmit Key (choose which WEP key (1-4) will need to create WEP key(s). Then either generate a WEP Key using 128-bit Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Security > WPA Pre-Shared Key WPA Shared Key Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-32 characters. Passphrase Instead of manually entering WEP keys, you... exactly 10 hexadecimal characters in length. WEP Encryption In order to the the WPA Pre-Shared Key screen. Click Apply to communicate with Linksys wireless products only. WPA Pre-Shared Key WPA gives you want to save your web browser. Click Close to return to use ), and ...
...Select a Default Transmit Key (choose which WEP key (1-4) will need to create WEP key(s). Then either generate a WEP Key using 128-bit Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Security > WPA Pre-Shared Key WPA Shared Key Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-32 characters. Passphrase Instead of manually entering WEP keys, you... exactly 10 hexadecimal characters in length. WEP Encryption In order to the the WPA Pre-Shared Key screen. Click Apply to communicate with Linksys wireless products only. WPA Pre-Shared Key WPA gives you want to save your web browser. Click Close to return to use ), and ...
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...certificates. Higher encryption levels offer higher levels of security, but due to use an identical WEP key. It is case-sensitive and Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Security > RADIUS-TLS Enter the Login name of your page does not automatically refresh itself, then click Refresh on the selection. ... a RADIUS server. (This should not be longer than 32 alphanumeric characters. (This Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys wireless products only and cannot be used with non-Linksys wireless products or Windows XP Zero Configuration, make a note of the WEP key generated in the Key 1 field, ...
...certificates. Higher encryption levels offer higher levels of security, but due to use an identical WEP key. It is case-sensitive and Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Security > RADIUS-TLS Enter the Login name of your page does not automatically refresh itself, then click Refresh on the selection. ... a RADIUS server. (This should not be longer than 32 alphanumeric characters. (This Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys wireless products only and cannot be used with non-Linksys wireless products or Windows XP Zero Configuration, make a note of the WEP key generated in the Key 1 field, ...
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... not automatically refresh itself , then click Refresh on -screen information. Click Upload to save your wireless network or click the Browse button to their default values. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Password Administrative Password It is the password used for it, then upload it . To save your... web browser. Password Tab The Password screen lets you do not want to access the Bridge's Web-based Utility will be...
... not automatically refresh itself , then click Refresh on -screen information. Click Upload to save your wireless network or click the Browse button to their default values. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Password Administrative Password It is the password used for it, then upload it . To save your... web browser. Password Tab The Password screen lets you do not want to access the Bridge's Web-based Utility will be...
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Auto-Fallback will Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge not be enabled. With the Open system setting, any device can clone the MAC address of any security check. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, ... before data is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Bridge and another wireless-equipped device. The Bridge will transmit data using the Web-based Utility Advanced Settings Tab Use the Advanced Settings screen to a particular receiving station and negotiates...
Auto-Fallback will Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge not be enabled. With the Open system setting, any device can clone the MAC address of any security check. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, ... before data is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Bridge and another wireless-equipped device. The Bridge will transmit data using the Web-based Utility Advanced Settings Tab Use the Advanced Settings screen to a particular receiving station and negotiates...
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.... Click Refresh to obtain the most up-to visit Linksys's website, www.linksys.com. Firmware Version The version number of packets transmitted to the Ethernet network is in PDF format Click the link to download it. To upgrade the Bridge's firmware, use the Help screen. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Help Linksys Website Click the link to -date settings and...
.... Click Refresh to obtain the most up-to visit Linksys's website, www.linksys.com. Firmware Version The version number of packets transmitted to the Ethernet network is in PDF format Click the link to download it. To upgrade the Bridge's firmware, use the Help screen. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Help Linksys Website Click the link to -date settings and...
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... follow these instructions: 1. On the Help screen, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 10 Then extract the file. 2. The Firmware Upgrade screen will appear. Chapter 3 Configuration using the Web-based Utility at www.linksys.com. Download the Bridge's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Firmware Upgrade 4. In the field provided, enter the name...
... follow these instructions: 1. On the Help screen, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 10 Then extract the file. 2. The Firmware Upgrade screen will appear. Chapter 3 Configuration using the Web-based Utility at www.linksys.com. Download the Bridge's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Firmware Upgrade 4. In the field provided, enter the name...
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... run the Setup Wizard. Plug the power adapter back in your password, you see a screen that all the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges on the same IP network. Troubleshooting The Bridge-enabled PC won't communicate with two Xboxes, but they won 't open. Perform the following steps: ••... click Refresh again. Follow these instructions: 1. Click the Advanced tab. 3. When you want to play head-to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 11 On the Setup screen, click the Static IP Address radio button, and change the IP address again. If the ...
... run the Setup Wizard. Plug the power adapter back in your password, you see a screen that all the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges on the same IP network. Troubleshooting The Bridge-enabled PC won't communicate with two Xboxes, but they won 't open. Perform the following steps: ••... click Refresh again. Follow these instructions: 1. Click the Advanced tab. 3. When you want to play head-to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 11 On the Setup screen, click the Static IP Address radio button, and change the IP address again. If the ...
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Operating Humidity Storage Humidity WET54G IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u One 10/100 Auto-Cross Over (MDI/MDI-X) Port, Power Port Reset Power, Ethernet, Wireless-G Category 5 or better 16 ± 1 dBm @ 11Mbps CCK 12 ± 1 dBm @ 54Mbps... to 70ºC) 10 to 85% Noncondensing 5 to 90% Noncondensing Specifications are subject to change without notice. Storage Temp. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Specifications 12 Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model Standards Ports Buttons LEDs Cabling Type Transmit Power Security Features WEP Key Bits Protocols Environmental...
Operating Humidity Storage Humidity WET54G IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u One 10/100 Auto-Cross Over (MDI/MDI-X) Port, Power Port Reset Power, Ethernet, Wireless-G Category 5 or better 16 ± 1 dBm @ 11Mbps CCK 12 ± 1 dBm @ 54Mbps... to 70ºC) 10 to 85% Noncondensing 5 to 90% Noncondensing Specifications are subject to change without notice. Storage Temp. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Specifications 12 Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model Standards Ports Buttons LEDs Cabling Type Transmit Power Security Features WEP Key Bits Protocols Environmental...
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... of your product serial number and proof of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to Linksys at www.linksys.com. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of purchase on how to you have other rights which...received without a RMA number and dated proof of original purchase will find a variety of vulnerability to www.linksys.com/support where you with third party software or Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Warranty Information service offerings. The product may also have a question about your product or experience a problem ...
... of your product serial number and proof of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to Linksys at www.linksys.com. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of purchase on how to you have other rights which...received without a RMA number and dated proof of original purchase will find a variety of vulnerability to www.linksys.com/support where you with third party software or Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Warranty Information service offerings. The product may also have a question about your product or experience a problem ...
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Warranty Information Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 14 Customers outside of the United States of the jurisdiction in which the Product was purchased by you. This limited warranty is neither a service nor a ... (including any other items with the product you without charge. Technical Support This limited warranty is governed by this limited warranty will be found at Linksys' then-current rates. Repairs or replacements not covered under this limited warranty will be subject to you are responsible for support services) can be repaired...
Warranty Information Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 14 Customers outside of the United States of the jurisdiction in which the Product was purchased by you. This limited warranty is neither a service nor a ... (including any other items with the product you without charge. Technical Support This limited warranty is governed by this limited warranty will be found at Linksys' then-current rates. Repairs or replacements not covered under this limited warranty will be subject to you are responsible for support services) can be repaired...
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... energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may not cause interference and 2. This equipment should be a remote risk of the device. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 15 Appendix D Appendix D: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for compliance could void the user's authority to...
... energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may not cause interference and 2. This equipment should be a remote risk of the device. Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 15 Appendix D Appendix D: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for compliance could void the user's authority to...
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..., IF THE SOFTWARE IS SUPPLIED AS PART OF ANOTHER PRODUCT, THE UNUSED PRODUCT) FOR A FULL REFUND UP TO 30 DAYS AFTER ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SUBJECT TO Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Software End User License Agreement THE RETURN PROCESS AND POLICIES OF THE PARTY FROM WHICH YOU PURCHASED SUCH PRODUCT OR SOFTWARE. Subject to (i) use the...
..., IF THE SOFTWARE IS SUPPLIED AS PART OF ANOTHER PRODUCT, THE UNUSED PRODUCT) FOR A FULL REFUND UP TO 30 DAYS AFTER ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SUBJECT TO Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Software End User License Agreement THE RETURN PROCESS AND POLICIES OF THE PARTY FROM WHICH YOU PURCHASED SUCH PRODUCT OR SOFTWARE. Subject to (i) use the...
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... the user of that particular computer will survive this termination. Ownership. The Software and Documentation are solely between you and such advertiser. Your correspondence or Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Software End User License Agreement business dealings with, or participation in promotions of advertisers found on the network with the Software installed can enable any...
... the user of that particular computer will survive this termination. Ownership. The Software and Documentation are solely between you and such advertiser. Your correspondence or Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Software End User License Agreement business dealings with, or participation in promotions of advertisers found on the network with the Software installed can enable any...
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... under this Agreement. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA SET FORTH ABOVE ANDTOTHE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY CISCO Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Software End User License Agreement IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. Disclaimer of 23 The foregoing limitations will...
... under this Agreement. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA SET FORTH ABOVE ANDTOTHE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY CISCO Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Software End User License Agreement IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. Disclaimer of 23 The foregoing limitations will...