Linksys WET54G V3 manual Help Tab

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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.

Help

The Help screen offers links to all of the help information for the Web-based Utility’s screens and the Bridge’s online technical support resources (all information is read-only). You can also upgrade the Bridge’s firmware.(See Figure 7-14.)

Linksys Website - Click the Linksys Website link to visit Linksys’s website, www.linksys.com.

Online manual in PDF format - Click the Online manual in PDF format to view this User Guide on-screen. It is in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document File (.pdf) format, so you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the pdf. If you do not have the Reader, click the Adobe Website link to download it.

Adobe Website (software for viewing PDF documents) - If you need to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the User Guide pdf, then click the Adobe Website link.

Firmware Upgrade - The version number of the Bridge’s firmware is displayed here. Firmware updates are posted 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 the Firmware Upgrade button.

3.The screen shown in Figure 7-15 will appear. In the field provided, enter the name of the extracted firmware upgrade file, or click the Browse button to find this file.

4.After you have selected the appropriate file, click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility

Figure 7-14: Help Tab

NOTE: If you upgrade the Bridge’s firmware, you may lose its configuration settings.

Figure 7-15: Firmware Upgrade

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideTable of Contents Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Ad-Hoc Network Infrastructure Network10 RADIUS-TTLS Introduction What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeNetwork Topology Ad-Hoc Network Network LayoutLAN GettingtoKnowtheWireless-GEthernetBridgeFront Panel Connect the Power Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for SetupWelcome Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet BridgeList of Bridges Wireless Settings Security Settings-WEP 10 Confirmation Placement Options Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Network UseConnection to a Network Device Wall Mount OptionStand Option Vertical PlacementUsing the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility OverviewStarting the Web-based Utility Wireless SetupSite Survey WEP WEPWPA Pre-Shared Key MD5 RadiusRADIUS-TLS TLS10 RADIUS-TTLS Ttls11 Password Tab Advanced SettingsMAC Address Wireless Settings LAN SettingsStatus LAN Statistics14 Help Tab HelpCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingWeb-based Utility won’t open Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is ad-hoc mode? What is ISM band? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Appendix F Specifications Storage Temp Warranty Year LimitedOperating Humidity Storage HumidityLimited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationIndustry Canada Canada EC Declaration of Conformity EuropeFrance Safety NoticesAppendix I Contact Information