Linksys WET11 manual Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Network Use

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Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge

Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Network Use

1.After configuration, unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet, and unplug the Ethernet network cable from the PC, hub, or switch.

2.Plug the Ethernet network cable into the RJ-45 port on the Ethernet-ready network device you wish to add to the wireless network.

3.Plug the power cable into a local electrical outlet.

The installation of the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge is complete.

If you want to use the Bridge’s Web-based Utility, refer to “Chapter 7: The Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge

Web-based Utility.”

Note: If you do not have an active connection to the Ethernet-ready network device, then change the position of the X-II switch.

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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 CableSetting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Setup WizardOverview 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? Appendix B Wireless Security Brief OverviewWhat 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 Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork 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 ButtonsWarranty Year Limited Operating HumidityStorage Humidity Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementIndustry Canada Canada Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Appendix I Contact Information