Linksys WET54GS5 manual Introduction

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Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-port Switch. The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-port Switch can make any wired Ethernet-equipped device a part of your wireless 802.11b or 802.11g network. At home, use the Bridge to connect game consoles or computers to your Wireless-G network and its shared high- speed Internet connection. In the office, convert your Ethernet-wired printer, camera, notebook or desktop into a wireless networked device.

The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-port Switch can be used for connecting remote areas together. You can connect up to 5 Ethernet-equipped computers directly to the high-speed 10/100 switch ports on the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. Put another one (or a Wireless-G Access Point, or our one-port Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge) at the other end, and those 5 computers are connected to your main network.

And those 5 switch ports can support devices other than PCs. Since there are no drivers to load, you can make any wired-Ethernet device, such as a printer or network attached storage device, into a wireless network device. All five ports are auto-speed negotiating, and have automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection, so you don't have to worry about the cable type. To protect your data and privacy, all wireless transmissions can be secured with up to 128-bit WEP encryption, Pre-Shared Key, or RADIUS.

Use the instructions in this Guide to help you set up and connect the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-port Switch. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-port Switch.

802.11g: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

Ethernet: an IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.

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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 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology 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 Wall Mount Placement Option Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Network UseConnection to a Network Device Overview Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based UtilityStarting the Web-based Utility LAN SetupSite Survey WEP Radius TLS Ttls WPA Radius 10 WPA RADIUS-TTLS 11 WPA Pre-Shared Key 13 Password Tab Advanced Wireless WirelessMAC Address 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 Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places 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