Linksys WET11 manual Table of Contents

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Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction	1
Welcome	1
What’s in this Guide?	2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network	4
Network Topology	4
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode	4
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge	6
The Back Panel	6
The Front Panel	7
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Setup	8
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge	9
Overview	9
Setup Wizard	9
Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Network Use	13
Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility	14
Overview	14
Starting the Web-based Utility	14
Setup	15
Password	17
Advanced	18
Status	19
Help	20
Appendix A: Troubleshooting	21
Common Problems and Solutions	21
Frequently Asked Questions	22
Appendix B: Wireless Security	25
A Brief Overview	25
What Are the Risks?	25
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware	32
Appendix D: Windows Help	33
Appendix E: Glossary	34

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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 SetupSetting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Setup WizardOverview 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? Appendix B Wireless Security Brief OverviewWhat 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 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 Buttons Appendix F SpecificationsModel Standards Ieee 802.11b, Ieee PortsWarranty Year Limited Operating HumidityStorage Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationIndustry Canada Canada Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Appendix I Contact Information