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Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Setup

1.Attach the Bridge’s antenna.

2.Plug the included Ethernet network cable into the LAN port on the back panel of the Bridge, shown in Figure 4-1.

3.The X-II (MDI/MDI-X) slide switch offers a choice between two settings. Slide the X-II switch to the X position if you are connecting the Bridge to a PC’s network adapter. Slide the X-II selection switch to the II position if you are connecting the Bridge to a hub or switch.

4.Plug the other end of the Ethernet network cable into the RJ-45 port of the hub, switch, or PC you wish to use

to configure the Bridge.

Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable

5.Plug the supplied power adapter into the Power port on the back panel of the Bridge, shown in Figure 4-2. Then plug the other end into an electrical outlet.

Proceed to the next section, “Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge.”

Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Adapter

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Contents

802 GHz .11b Wireless- B Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this Guide Table of Contents Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Ad-Hoc Mode Infrastructure Mode Introduction Introduction What’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Network Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Ad-Hoc Mode LAN Getting to Know the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge PWR Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Setup Setup Wizard Setting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet BridgeOverview List of Bridges Wireless Settings WEP Key Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Network Use Starting the Web-based Utility Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Wireless Setup Site Survey Password Tab MAC Address Advanced Wireless Settings LAN SettingsStatus LAN Statistics Help Tab Help Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a Troubleshooting Web-based Utility doesn’t detect the Bridge Frequently Asked Questions What is ad-hoc mode? What is Spread Spectrum? Brief Overview Appendix B Wireless SecurityWhat Are the Risks? Jamming Attacks Passive Attacks Active Attacks Maximizing Wireless SecurityDictionary-Building or Table Attacks Man-in-the-Middle Attacks Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Ssid Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Figure B-2 WEP Encryption WEP Encryption Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Model Appendix F SpecificationsStandards Ieee 802.11b, Ieee Ports Buttons Operating Humidity Warranty Year LimitedStorage Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory Information Industry Canada Canada Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Appendix I Contact Information