Linksys WBP54G V2 manual What’s in This User Guide?

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Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters

What’s in This User Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters.

•Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the Bridge’s applications and this User Guide.

•Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking.

•Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters This chapter describes the physical features of the Bridge.

•Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters This chapter shows you how to set up and connect the Bridge.

•Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Bridge.

•Appendix B: Wireless Security

This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network.

•Appendix C: Windows Help

This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.

•Appendix D: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

•Appendix E: Specifications

This appendix provides the Bridge’s technical specifications.

•Appendix F: Warranty Information

This appendix supplies the Bridge’s warranty information.

•Appendix G: Regulatory Information

This appendix supplies the Bridge’s regulatory information.

•Appendix H: Contact Information

This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

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Contents User Guide Copyright and Trademarks Word definitionTable of Contents Page Power Port Browsed Devices on Network Screen Select Bridge Introduction Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PCWhat’s in This User Guide? Planning Your Wireless Network Network TopologyRoaming Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters OverviewLEDs PortCable Or IP phoneStarting the Setup Wizard Running the Setup WizardCheck for Compatibility Screen Power on the Bridge Screen Wireless-G Bridge Setup Screen WPA Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network11 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 Frequently Asked Questions What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is the ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is WPA?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions 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 WarrantyObtaining 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