Linksys WET11 manual Appendix C Upgrading Firmware

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Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

The Bridge’s firmware is upgraded with the firmware utility on the Linksys website at http://linksys.com/download. Firmware should be upgraded ONLY if you experience problems with the Bridge.

1.Go to http://linksys.com/download.

2.Select WET11 - Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge - Version 2, and then select your operating system.

3.Then, click the Downloads for this Product button.

4.Select Firmware.

5.Read the release notes for the firmware version.

6.Click the word here in Click here to download the firmware file.

7.On the File Download screen, click Save to save the zip file to your computer.

8.Open the zip file and double-click the exe file.

9.The WET11 Firmware Upgrade utility will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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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 AdvancedWireless Settings LAN SettingsStatus LAN StatisticsHelp 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 AttacksActive Attacks Maximizing Wireless SecurityDictionary-Building or Table Attacks Man-in-the-Middle 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 Model Appendix F SpecificationsStandards Ieee 802.11b, Ieee Ports ButtonsOperating 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