Linksys WET11 manual Frequently Asked Questions, Web-based Utility doesn’t detect the Bridge

Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge

4.The Bridge-enabled PC won’t communicate with a wireless-enabled PC or printer. Perform the following steps:

•Check that the wireless-enabled PC or printer is on the same wireless network as the PC using the Bridge.

•Make sure that the SSID and network mode are identical for all devices connected to the same wireless network.

•If the wireless network settings are fine, then make sure that all the devices are on the same IP network.

5.The Web-based Utility doesn’t detect the Bridge.

Make sure that the Ethernet cable is properly connected and that the Ethernet LED is lit. If the LED is not lit, change the position of the X-II slide switch on the Bridge’s rear panel. Use the X setting if you are connecting the Bridge to a network adapter. Use the II setting if you are connecting the Bridge to a hub or switch. If you still do not have an active connection, then change the position of the X-II switch again.

6.The Web-based Utility won’t open.

Make sure you correctly entered the Bridge’s IP address in the Address field of your web browser. If you are not sure what the Bridge’s IP address is, then run the Setup Wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions until you see a screen that lists all the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridges on your network. Select the Bridge you want to access, and its IP address will appear in the Status box. Enter this IP address in your web browser’s Address field. For details, see Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge.

7.The Web-based Utility does not recognize my password.

The password is case-sensitive. Make sure that you are using the correct case(s)—lowercase or uppercase—when entering the password. If you forget your password, you can push the Bridge’s Reset button. This will reset the password to the default setting; however, all other Bridge settings will be reset to the factory defaults as well. To use the default setting, enter admin in the Password field.

8.After I make changes through the Web-based Utility, the new settings aren’t displayed on-screen. Click the Refresh button of your web browser. If the new settings aren’t displayed, then unplug the power adapter from the Bridge. Plug the power adapter back in, and then click the Refresh button again.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network?

This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application’s user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network.

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Frequently Asked Questions