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Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge

Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility

Overview

The Bridge is designed to function properly after configuration using the Setup Wizard. However, if you would like to change these settings or make more advanced configuration changes, use your web browser and the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility. This chapter explains how to use the Utility.

Starting the Web-based Utility

1.Open your web browser, and enter the IP address of the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge (the default is 192.168.1.225). Press the Enter key, and the screen shown in Figure 7-1 will appear. In lowercase letters, enter the default password, admin, in the Password field. Click the OK button. You can set a new password on the Password screen later.

2.The Utility’s Setup screen, shown in Figure 7-2, will appear.

The Utility provides a convenient, web-browser-based way to alter the Bridge’s settings. It offers five main tabs:

•Setup - Enables you to configure the IP address and wireless settings.

•Password - Allows you to change the password or reset all settings to factory defaults.

•Advanced - Lets you change the advanced wireless settings and clone a MAC address onto the Bridge.

•Status - Displays the Bridge’s current settings.

•Help - Provides explanations of various configuration settings and links to online technical support resources.

Figure 7-1: Access the Web-based Utility

Have You: Enabled TCP/IP on your PCs? PCs communicate over the network with this protocol. Refer to “Appendix D: Windows Help” for more information on TCP/IP.

Note: The Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge is designed to function properly after using the Setup Wizard. This chapter is provided solely for those who wish to perform more advanced configuration or monitoring.

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Contents 802 GHz .11b Wireless- B Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideTable of Contents Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Ad-Hoc Mode Infrastructure ModeIntroduction IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Network Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeAd-Hoc Mode LAN Getting to Know the Wireless-B Ethernet BridgePWR Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for SetupSetup Wizard Setting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet BridgeOverview List of Bridges Wireless Settings WEP Key Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Network Use Starting the Web-based Utility Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based UtilityWireless SetupSite Survey Password Tab MAC Address AdvancedLAN Statistics LAN SettingsWireless Settings StatusHelp Tab HelpCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingWeb-based Utility doesn’t detect the Bridge Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is ad-hoc mode? What is Spread Spectrum? Brief Overview Appendix B Wireless SecurityWhat Are the Risks? Jamming Attacks Passive AttacksMan-in-the-Middle Attacks Maximizing Wireless SecurityActive Attacks Dictionary-Building or Table AttacksWireless-B Ethernet Bridge Ssid Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Figure B-2 WEP Encryption 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 Buttons Appendix F SpecificationsModel Standards Ieee 802.11b, Ieee PortsOperating Humidity Warranty Year LimitedStorage Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationIndustry Canada Canada Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Appendix I Contact Information
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