Linksys WET54GS5 manual Network Layout, Ad-Hoc Network

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Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch

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 Bridge 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 numbers WUSB11 and WUSB54G) for your computers when you want to enjoy USB connectivity.

With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at

www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port

Switch.

Figure 2-2: Ad-Hoc Network

Figure 2-3: Network Using Wireless Bridging

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

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Network Layout

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideTable of Contents FCC Statement Industry Canada Canada Appendix I Contact InformationInfrastructure Network List of Figures10 WPA RADIUS-TTLS Introduction What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Ad-Hoc Network Network LayoutBack Panel Front Panel Side Panel Power port is on the side panel. See Figure Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Welcome Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet BridgePassword Mode Settings Wireless Settings Security Settings 10 Confirmation Connection to a Network Device Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Network UseWall Mount Placement Option Starting the Web-based Utility Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based UtilityOverview LAN SetupSite Survey WEP Radius TLS Ttls WPA Radius 10 WPA RADIUS-TTLS 11 WPA Pre-Shared Key 13 Password Tab MAC Address WirelessAdvanced Wireless Spanning Tree Protocol Switch TabQOS 17 Switch Table Tab Switch TableVlan Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 19 Rmon Statistics Tab Rmon StatisticsWireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Port Information Table Port Mirroring21 Access List Tab Access ListStatistics Wireless StatusLAN Settings Wireless SettingsSnmp 24 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? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Standards Appendix F SpecificationsSecurity Feature ModelOperating Humidity Warranty Year Limited WarrantyOperating Temp Storage TempLimited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Radiation Exposure Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationFCC Statement Industry Canada CanadaAppendix I Contact Information