Linksys WET11 Appendix D Windows Help, Shared Resources, Network Neighborhood/My Network Places

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Appendix D: Windows Help

All Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

TCP/IP

Before a computer can communicate with the Bridge, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless networks as well. Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP/IP.

Shared Resources

If you wish to share printers, folder, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources.

Network Neighborhood/My Network Places

Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending upon the version of Windows you're running). Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network.

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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 CableOverview Setting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet BridgeSetup Wizard 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? What Are the Risks? Appendix B Wireless SecurityBrief Overview 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 Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources 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 ButtonsStorage Humidity Warranty Year LimitedOperating Humidity Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementIndustry Canada Canada Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Appendix I Contact Information