Linksys WBP54G V2 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 Word definition Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Page Power Port Browsed Devices on Network Screen Select Bridge Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC IntroductionWhat’s in This User Guide? Topology the physical layout of a network Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology RoamingNetwork Layout Port Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone AdaptersOverview LEDsOr IP phone CableRunning the Setup Wizard Starting the Setup WizardCheck for Compatibility Screen Power on the Bridge Screen Wireless-G Bridge Setup Screen Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network WPA11 Security Settings WEP 64-Bit Screen 13 Confirmation Screen Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 19 Wireless is Now Active Screen 20 Congratulations Screen Speed of the wireless connection is very slow Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is the ISM band? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is WPA? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix C Upgrading Firmware To upgrade the Bridge’s firmware, follow these instructionsFigure 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 TCP/IP Appendix D Windows HelpAppendix 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 WBP54G Appendix F SpecificationsCertifications Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationObtaining Warranty Service Technical Support Appendix 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