Cisco Systems WET54G Configuration using the Web-based Utility, Setup Tab, Wireless, Chapter

Chapter 3

Configuration using the Web-based Utility

Chapter 3: Configuration using the Web-based Utility

The Bridge is designed to function properly after you configure it using the Setup Wizard. However, if you would like to change these basic settings or make advanced configuration changes, use your web browser and the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility. This chapter explains how to use the Utility.

How to Access the Web-Based Utility

1.Open your web browser, and enter the IP address of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge (the default is 192.168.1.226) in the browser’s Address field. Then press Enter.

Internet Explorer Address Bar

2.The Password screen will appear. In lowercase letters, enter the default password, admin, in the Password field. Click OK. You can set a new password on the Password screen later.

Password Screen

3.The utility’s Setup screen will appear. The Utility provides a convenient, web-browser-based way to alter the Bridge’s settings. It offers five main tabs

•• Setup - Enables you to configure the IP address and wireless settings.

•• Password - Allows you to change the password or reset all settings to factory defaults.

•• Advanced - Lets you change the advanced wireless settings and clone a MAC address onto the Bridge.

•• Status - Displays the Bridge’s current settings.

•• Help - Provides explanations of various configuration settings and links to online technical support resources. You can also upgrade the Bridge’s firmware using the Help screen.

Setup Tab

The Setup screen lets you configure the wired and wireless network settings for the Bridge.

Setup

Firmware  The version number of the Bridge’s firmware is displayed here. Firmware should be upgraded ONLY if you experience problems with the Bridge. Firmware updates are posted at www.linksys.com.

MAC Address  The Bridge’s MAC address is displayed here.

LAN

Device Name  You may assign any name to the Bridge. Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if you are using multiple bridges on the same wireless network.

Configuration Type  If the Bridge will obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server, such as a router, then select Automatic Configuration-DHCP. If you are assigning the Bridge a static IP address, then select Static IP Address, and enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway address in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway fields.

Wireless

SSID  The SSID is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9; do not use spaces). Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in your wireless network. For added security, Linksys recommends that you change the default SSID (linksys) to a name of your choice.

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