Chapter 1:
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Wireless-N Ethernet Bridge with Dual-Band. The Bridge can connect any wired, Ethernet device to your wireless network. The Bridge is based on dual-bandWireless-N, so it is compatible with any Wireless-N, -G, -A, or -B router or access point. For first-time installation, run the Setup Wizard on the enclosed CD. To configure advanced settings, use the convenient, browser-based utility.
LEDs Panel
Wireless (Blue) The Wireless LED lights up when there is a wireless connection. The LED flashes when the Bridge is actively sending or receiving data over the wireless network.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button If your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and uses WPA or WPA2 security, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically connect the Bridge. To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, run the Setup Wizard, or refer to Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings, page 4.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED (Blue/Amber) The LED flashes blue for two minutes during Wi-Fi Protected Setup. It lights up blue when wireless security is enabled. If there is an error during the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup process, then the LED lights up amber. Make sure the network router supports Wi‑Fi Protected Setup. Wait until the LED is off, and then try again.
Ethernet (Blue) The Ethernet LED lights up when there is a wired connection. The LED flashes when the Bridge is actively sending or receiving data over the Ethernet port.
Power (Blue) The Power LED lights up when the Bridge is powered on.
Ports Panel
Ethernet The Ethernet port connects the Bridge to a computer or other Ethernet network device.
Reset There are two ways to reset the Bridge’s factory defaults. Either press and hold the Reset button for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from Administration > Factory Defaults in the Bridge’s web-based utility.
Power The Power port connects the Bridge to the included power adapter.
