Linksys WBP54G V2 manual Introduction, Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC

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Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters

Chapter 1: Introduction

How does the Bridge do this? You can put your Linksys phone adapter or IP phone almost anywhere, without the cost and hassle of running network cables. The Bridge was specially designed to convert your phone adapter or IP phone into a wireless device, so it can connect to your home network without an Ethernet cable. This lets you put your phone where it's most convenient for you, and not be limited to the area around your Internet connection.

To make installation even more convenient, the Bridge shares electrical power with the phone adapter or IP phone, so only one power adapter is needed. To get connected, just plug your existing power adapter's power jack into the Bridge, and connect the power and data cables of the Bridge to the phone adapter or IP phone. The included Setup Wizard makes it easy to configure the Bridge for your wireless network. To protect your data and privacy, all wireless transmissions can be encrypted with WEP or industrial-strength, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) security.

But what does all of this mean?

Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.

PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network.

The included Setup Wizard walks you through configuring the Bridge for your wireless network, step by step. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you set up and connect the Bridge as you run the Setup Wizard. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters.

network: a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.

adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your PC.

802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

802.11g an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

Chapter 1: Introduction

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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 Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingSpeed of the wireless connection is very slow 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 Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks 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
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