Configuring a wireless Ethernet bridge
Network name (SSID): WEP key 1:
WEP key 2:
WEP key 3:
WEP key 4:
WPA key:
Make sure DHCP/Auto IP (automatic network addressing) is enabled on ALL your network devices (Wireless Access Point, PCs).
Note: Nowadays the functionality of a Wireless Access Point and a router are mostly combined into one box. If this is not the case, the installation may slightly differ from the instructions below.
&Enable DHCP/Auto IP on ALL your PCs.
You can check this on your PC with the network identification tool. See Tools, Network Utility on the supplied CD.
If DHCP/Auto IP is not enabled, see Annex 4, p. 14 to enable DHCP/Auto IP on your PC.
éEnable DHCP/Auto IP on your Wireless Access Point, see the user manual of your router.
Preparing your network
&First check and write down the settings of your Wireless Access Point.You need the SSID,WEP key(s) or WPA key(s).
Note: It is possible that your WEP or WPA keys are hidden.
éTo simplify the configuration procedure temporarily remove the security of your wireless network (if enabled). Consult the user manual of your Wireless Access Point to make the following settings:
•Switch on the SSID broadcast.
•Switch off wireless security (WEP/WPA keys).
•Switch off MAC filtering.
Note: Also switch off the wireless security (WEP/WPA keys) of your wireless PC driver.
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