Linksys WBP54G Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters, Overview, LEDs, Port

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Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters

Overview

The Bridge has two LEDs, a Power port, and a permanently attached cable.

The LEDs

The Bridge has two LEDs to indicate network activity. (Not all versions of the Bridge have LEDS; however, all Bridges work the same, with or without LEDs.)

Ethernet Green. The Ethernet LED lights up when the Bridge has an active connection to the wired network. It flashes when the Bridge is experiencing wired network activity. The LED is not lit when the Bridge has no active connection to the wired network.

Wireless Green. The Wireless LED lights up when the Bridge is connected to the wireless network. It flashes when the Bridge is experiencing wireless network activity. The LED is not lit the Bridge is not connected via wireless.

When the Bridge’s firmware is being upgraded, the Ethernet and Wireless LEDs alternate flashing.

The Port

The Bridge does not include its own power adapter; instead, it uses the power adapter of the Linksys phone adapter or IP phone.

Power The Power port only supports a 5 V, 2 A, DC power adapter, which was included with your Linksys phone adapter or IP phone. Do NOT connect any other type of power adapter to the Bridge.

IMPORTANT: Using the wrong power adapter may cause malfunction or damage your equipment.

Figure 3-1: LEDs

Figure 3-2: Power Port

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Contents User Guide Copyright and Trademarks Word definitionTable of Contents Power Port List of FiguresFigure C-10 BIN File Information Screen Welcome IntroductionAdapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in This User Guide? Roaming Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout LEDs Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone AdaptersOverview PortCable Combination CableStarting the Setup Wizard Running the Setup WizardCheck for Compatibility Screen Connecting the Network Cable to a Router Screen Wireless-G Bridge Setup Screen WPA Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network11 Security Settings WEP 64-Bit Screen 13 Confirmation Screen 17 Disconnect the Network Cable from Phone Adapter Screen 19 Wireless is Now Active Screen 20 Congratulations Screen Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingSpeed of the wireless connection is very slow What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is roaming? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is infrastructure mode? What is the ISM band?What is WEP? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WPA?Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters To upgrade the Bridge’s firmware, follow these instructions Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareFigure C-4 Choose Destination Location Figure C-8 Browsed Devices on Network Screen Click Files Figure C-9 Open Firmware File Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the PC Appendix D Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix E Glossary Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix F Specifications WBP54GCertifications Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix I Contact Information