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Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Linksys products will the Bridge work with?

The Bridge will work with these Linksys phone adapters and IP phones, listed by model number: PAP2, SPA1001, SPA2000, SPA2002, SPA3000, SPA2100, SPA841, SPA842, SPA941, SPA942, and SPA9000. Do not use the Bridge with any other products; otherwise, this may cause malfunction or even damage your equipment.

The Bridge does not include a power adapter. How do I supply power to it?

The Bridge uses the power adapter for your Linksys phone adapter or IP phone. A combination power and

Ethernet network cable is attached to the Bridge. You will use the power adapter and this cable to power the

Bridge and your Linksys phone adapter or IP phone. Refer to “Chapter 4: Setting Up and Configuring the

Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters” for instructions.

What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?

It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard. The 802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?

It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11g standard. The 802.11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?

The product supports the following IEEE 802.11b functions:

•CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol

•Multi-Channel Roaming

•Automatic Rate Selection

•RTS/CTS feature

•Fragmentation

•Power Management

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Contents

Bridge for Phone Adapters 2,4 802 GHz .11g Wireless- GWIRELESS User Guideword definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents List of Figures Figure C-11 Browsed Devices on Network Screen - Select Bridge Figure C-12 Upgrade SuccessfulWireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Figure C-10 BIN File Information Screenadapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC Chapter 1 IntroductionWelcome What’s in This User Guide? Roaming Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Networkssid your wireless networks name Network Topologyrouter a networking device that connects multiple networks together Network LayoutThe Port Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone AdaptersOverview The LEDsThe Cable Running the Setup Wizard Starting the Setup WizardClick Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the previous screen Figure 4-4 Disconnect the Power from the PhoneWireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Figure 4-3 Check for Compatibility ScreenPage Page encryption encoding data transmitted in a network Page Figure 4-13 Confirmation Screen Page Figure 4-18 Connect the Attached Bridge Power Cable Running the Setup Wizard Congratulations! Setup is complete Figure 4-20 Congratulations ScreenWireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 2. The speed of the wireless connection is very slow Appendix A TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?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 SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID WPA2. Enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters Appendix C Upgrading Firmware 5. On the Choose Destination Location screen, click the Next button Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-7 Upgrade Utility - Browse TargetsWireless-G Broadband Router Figure C-8 Browsed Devices on Network Screen - Click Files12. Select the extracted firmware file, and then click the Open button Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the PC Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpTCP/IP Shared ResourcesAppendix E Glossary Domain - A specific name for a network of computers Packet - A unit of data sent over a network Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together Topology - The physical layout of a network Appendix F Specifications Certifications Wireless-G Bridge for Phone AdaptersFCC, CE, cUL, IC-03, Wi-Fi, WPA, WPA2 Appendix F SpecificationsAppendix G Warranty Information Appendix G Warranty InformationAppendix H Regulatory Information Safety Notices Appendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G Bridge for Phone AdaptersRadio EN 300 EMC EN 301 489-1, EN 301 Safety EN 60950 and either EN 50385 or EN100 mW 20 dBm Table 1 Applicable Power Levels in FranceWireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 2400-2483.5Product Usage Restrictions 4. Open the Wireless Network Connection windowWindows 1. Open the Control Panel Appendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G Bridge for Phone AdaptersAppendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G Bridge for Phone AdaptersAppendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G Bridge for Phone AdaptersAppendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G Bridge for Phone AdaptersAppendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G Bridge for Phone AdaptersWireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix I Contact Information