Linksys WET11 manual Status, LAN Settings, LAN Statistics, Wireless Settings

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Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge

Status

The Status screen displays the Bridge’s current status and settings. All information is read-only.

•Device Name - The name you have assigned to the Bridge is displayed here.

•Firmware Version - The version number of the Bridge’s firmware is displayed here. Firmware should be upgraded ONLY if you experience problems with the Bridge. Firmware updates are posted at www.linksys.com. For more information, refer to “Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware.”

•MAC Address - The MAC Address of the Bridge is displayed here.

LAN Settings

•IP Address - The Bridge’s IP Address is displayed here.

•Subnet Mask - The Bridge’s Subnet Mask is displayed here.

•Gateway - The Gateway address for the Bridge is displayed here.

LAN Statistics

•Ethernet TX - The number of packets transmitted to the Ethernet network is displayed here.

•Ethernet RX - The number of packets received from the Ethernet network is displayed here.

•Wireless TX - The number of packets transmitted to the wireless network is displayed here.

•Wireless RX - The number of packets received from the wireless network is displayed here.

Wireless Settings

•SSID - The Bridge’s SSID is displayed here.

•Network Type - The Bridge’s mode is displayed here.

•Channel - The Bridge’s channel setting is displayed here.

•WEP - The status of the Bridge’s WEP encryption is displayed here.

•TX Rate - The Bridge’s transmission rate is displayed here.

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

Figure 7-7: Status Tab

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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 AddressLAN Settings Wireless SettingsStatus 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 AttacksMaximizing Wireless Security Active AttacksDictionary-Building or Table 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 Appendix F Specifications ModelStandards Ieee 802.11b, Ieee Ports 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