Linksys WET11 manual Ad-Hoc Mode

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Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge

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-B Ethernet Bridge.

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

Figure 2-2: Ad-Hoc Mode

Figure 2-3: Wireless Bridging Using Two Bridges

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Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode

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Contents 802 GHz .11b Wireless- B How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Infrastructure Mode Ad-Hoc ModeIntroduction IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network TopologyAd-Hoc Mode Getting to Know the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge LANPWR Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Setup Connect the Ethernet Network CableSetup Wizard Setting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet BridgeOverview List of Bridges Wireless Settings WEP Key Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Network Use Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Starting the Web-based UtilitySetup WirelessSite Survey Password Tab Advanced MAC AddressStatus LAN SettingsWireless Settings LAN StatisticsHelp Help TabAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFrequently Asked Questions Web-based Utility doesn’t detect the BridgeWhat is ad-hoc mode? What is Spread Spectrum? Brief Overview Appendix B Wireless SecurityWhat Are the Risks? Passive Attacks Jamming AttacksDictionary-Building or Table Attacks Maximizing Wireless SecurityActive Attacks Man-in-the-Middle AttacksWireless-B Ethernet Bridge Ssid Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge WEP Encryption Figure B-2 WEP EncryptionAppendix C Upgrading Firmware Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Standards Ieee 802.11b, Ieee Ports Appendix F SpecificationsModel ButtonsOperating Humidity Warranty Year LimitedStorage Humidity Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementIndustry Canada Canada Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Appendix I Contact Information