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Linksys WET54G V3 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g User Guide Ethernet Bridge WIRELESS WET54G v3 Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Network Use Connection to a Network Device...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Specifications Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix I: Contact Information...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge List of Figures Figure 2-1: Infrastructure Network Figure 2-2: Ad-Hoc Network Figure 2-3: Network Using Wireless Bridging Figure 3-1: Back Panel Figure 3-2: Front Panel Figure 4-1: Connect to the Network Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Figure 5-1: Welcome Figure 5-2: Connection Figure 5-3: List of Bridges Figure 5-4: Password...
  • Page 6 Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Figure 7-10: RADIUS-TTLS Figure 7-11: Password Tab Figure 7-12: Advanced Settings Tab Figure 7-13: Status Tab Figure 7-14: Help Tab Figure 7-15: Firmware Upgrade Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Wireless-G Access Point) in the house, you're connected—no digging trenches, and no overhead wires. Let the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge from Linksys open up exciting new possibilities for your wireless network. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you set up and connect the Bridge. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge.

  • Page 8: What's In This Guide

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge applications and this user guide. • Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking.
  • Page 9 • Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Bridge. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each LAN (Local Area Network): the computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same computers and networking products frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the that make up your local network.

  • Page 11: Network Layout

    WUSB11 and WUSB54G) for your computers when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge The Back Panel All connections to the Bridge are made through the ports on its back panel, shown in Figure 3-1. Reset When pressed, the Reset button resets the Bridge to its factory default settings. Important: If you reset the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge, you will erase all of your settings (WEP encryption, wireless settings, etc.) and replace them with the factory defaults.

  • Page 13: The Front Panel

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge The Front Panel The LEDs indicate network activity experienced by the Bridge. (See Figure 3-2.) Power Green. The Power LED will light up when the Bridge is powered on. While the Bridge is booting up and performing a self-test, the Power LED will flash. It will stop flashing and remain lit when the self-test has ended.

  • Page 14: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge For Setup

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G 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. 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.

  • Page 15: Chapter 5: Setting Up The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge

    • Setup - Click the Setup button to proceed with the Setup Wizard. • User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide. • LINKSYS Web - Click the LINKSYS Web button to access the Linksys website using an active Internet connection.

  • Page 16: Figure 5-3: List Of Bridges

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 4. The screen shown in Figure 5-3 displays a list of Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges on your network, along with the status information for each Bridge. (If you have only one Bridge on your network, it will be the only one displayed.) Select the Bridge you are currently installing by clicking its name in the Selection box.

  • Page 17: Figure 5-6: Wireless Settings

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 7. The Wireless Settings screen, shown in Figure 5-6, will now appear. Enter your wireless network’s SSID. If you chose Ad-Hoc mode, select the channel at which the network broadcasts its wireless signal. If you have Wireless-G (802.11g) and Wireless-B (802.11b) devices in your network, then keep the default Network Mode setting, Mixed.

  • Page 18: Figure 5-8: Security Settings-Wep

    The Passphrase is case-sensitive and should have 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (You will have to enter the WEP key(s) manually on any non-Linksys wireless products.

  • Page 19: Figure 5-10: Confirmation

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 10. Review your settings on the Confirmation screen, shown in Figure 5-10. Write down the Bridge’s IP Address if you want to configure advanced settings through the Bridge’s Web-based Utility. Click the Yes button to save these settings. Click the No button to exit the Setup Wizard. Figure 5-10: Confirmation 11.

  • Page 20: Chapter 6: Connecting The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge For Network Use

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Network Use Connection to a Network Device 1. After configuration, unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet, and unplug the Ethernet network cable from the PC. Note: The Bridge features Power Over Ethernet 2.

  • Page 21: Figure 6-2: Vertical Placement

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Stand Option 1. The Bridge has eight rubber inserts, four on each side. Remove the two rubber inserts that are adjacent to the power port. 2. The Bridge includes two triangular stands. Insert a stand into an opening. Push the stand up to snap it into place.

  • Page 22: Chapter 7: Using The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-Based Utility

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Overview 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.

  • Page 23: Setup

    (do not use any 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.

  • Page 24: Figure 7-3: Site Survey

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge • Wireless Site Survey The Wireless Site Survey screen, shown in Figure 7-3 shows all the wireless networks detected by the Bridge and their general information. You can use this screen to connect to one of these networks. For each wireless network detected, the following information is displayed: •...

  • Page 25: Figure 7-5: Wep

    (The Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. If Figure 7-5: WEP you want to communicate with non-Linksys wireless products, you will need to enter your WEP key manually on the non-Linksys wireless products.) After you enter the Passphrase, click the Generate button to create WEP key(s).

  • Page 26: Figure 7-6: Wpa Pre-Shared Key

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge WPA Pre-Shared Key WPA gives you TKIP for the encryption method. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-32 characters. (See Figure 7-6.) Enter a key shared between the Bridge and the server. Click the Apply button to save your changes. If your page doesn’t automatically refresh itself, then click the Refresh button of your web browser.

  • Page 27: Figure 7-8: Radius-Md5

    WEP keys. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 32 alphanumeric characters. (This Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys wireless products only and cannot be used with Windows XP Zero Configuration. If you want to communicate with non-Linksys wireless products or Windows XP Zero Configuration, make a note of the WEP key generated in the Key 1 field, and enter it manually in the wireless client.) After you enter the Passphrase, click the Generate button to create WEP...

  • Page 28: Figure 7-9: Radius-Tls

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge TLS is a mutual authentication method that uses digital certificates.Select TLS from the EAP Type drop-down menu. Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the User ID field. Enter the User Certificate and Root Certificate in the fields or click the Browse button to browse for it, then upload it. •...

  • Page 29: Figure 7-10: Radius-Ttls

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge TTLS TTLS is a mutual authentication method that uses digital certificates. Select TTLS from the EAP Type drop- down menu. Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the User ID field and the password in the Password field.

  • Page 30: Password

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Password The Password screen, shown in Figure 7-11, lets you change the Bridge’s Password and restore the factory default settings. • Administrative Password - It is strongly recommended that you change the factory default password of the Bridge from admin to a new password that you create.
  • Page 31 Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge whether a wireless device uses shared key or open system authentication, and then it will transmit data using the appropriate authentication type. • RTS Threshold - This value should remain at its default setting of 2347. The range is 0-2347 bytes. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended.

  • Page 32: Status

    • Firmware Version - The version number of the Bridge’s firmware is displayed here. Firmware updates are posted at www.linksys.com. Firmware should be upgraded ONLY if you experience problems with the Bridge. To upgrade the Bridge’s firmware, use the Help screen.

  • Page 33: Help

    Figure 7-14: Help Tab • Firmware Upgrade - The version number of the Bridge’s firmware is displayed here. Firmware updates are posted at www.linksys.com. Firmware should be upgraded ONLY if you experience problems with the Bridge. To upgrade the firmware, follow these instructions: NOTE: If you upgrade the Bridge’s firmware, you...

  • Page 34: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1.

  • Page 35: Frequently Asked Questions

    Wireless-G 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 the same for all devices connected to the same wireless network.
  • Page 36 Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 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. Can I play multiplayer games with other users of the wireless network? Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN.
  • Page 37 Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air? Linksys products feature two-fold protection in security. On the hardware side, as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology, it has the inherent security feature of scrambling. On the software side, Linksys products offer the encryption function (WEP) to enhance security and access control.

  • Page 38: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation.
  • Page 39 This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use.
  • Page 40 These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer. Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks...

  • Page 41: Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

    To upgrade the Bridge’s firmware, follow these instructions: 1. Download the Bridge’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. 2. Extract the file on your computer. 3. Open the Bridge’s Web-based Utility, and click the Help tab.

  • Page 42: Appendix D: Windows Help

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

  • Page 43: Appendix E: Glossary

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Appendix E: Glossary 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
  • Page 44 Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Buffer - A block of memory that temporarily holds data to be worked on later when a device is currently too busy to accept the data. Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.
  • Page 45 Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. Encryption - Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized people. Ethernet - An IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.
  • Page 46 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
  • Page 47 Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network.
  • Page 48 Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that uses UDP and has no directory or password capability.

  • Page 49: Appendix F: Specifications

    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Appendix F: Specifications Model WET54G v.3 Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Ports One 10/100 Auto-Cross Over (MDI/MDI-X) Port, Power Port Buttons Reset Button Cabling Type Category 5 or better LEDs Power, Ethernet, Wireless-G Transmit Power 16 ±...
  • Page 50 Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Storage Temp. -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing Warranty 3 Year Limited Appendix F: Specifications...

  • Page 51: Appendix G: Warranty Information

    Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.

  • Page 52: Appendix H: Regulatory Information

    Canadian regulations. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) Linksys declares that this product conforms to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC: EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.
  • Page 53 Linksys vakuuttaa täten että dieses produkt tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen. Linksys Group déclare que le produit est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 54: Appendix I: Contact Information

    Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Or fax your request in to:...

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