Linksys WET11 manual Setting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge, Overview, Setup Wizard

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Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge

Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge

Overview

Now that you’ve connected the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge to your wired network, you are ready to set it up. The

Setup Wizard will guide you through all the necessary steps.

Setup Wizard

1.Insert the Setup CD-ROM into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. The Setup Utility should run automatically, and the screen in Figure 5-1 should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

Setup - Click the Setup button to proceed with the Setup Wizard.

User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide.

LINKSYS Web - Click the LINKSYS Web button to access the Linksys website using an active Internet connection.

Exit - Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.

2. Click the Setup button to begin the setup process.

Figure 5-1: Welcome

3.Make sure the Bridge is correctly connected to your wired network (see Figure 5-2). Then click the Next button.

Figure 5-2: Check Connection

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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 CableOverview Setting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet BridgeSetup Wizard 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? What Are the Risks? Appendix B Wireless SecurityBrief Overview 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 Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources 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 ButtonsStorage Humidity Warranty Year LimitedOperating Humidity Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementIndustry Canada Canada Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Appendix I Contact Information