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- Page 1 Instant Wireless Series Wireless Ethernet Bridge Use this guide to install: User Guide WET11...
- Page 2 Specifications section of this User Guide. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Instant Wireless Series Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction The Linksys Wireless Ethernet Bridge The Linksys Wireless Ethernet Bridge Features Tailor-made for the home or small office network, the Wireless Ethernet Bridge Package Contents extends wireless connectivity to any Ethernet-ready network device, such as a printer, scanner, desktop or notebook PC. -
Page 4: Package Contents
Wireless Ethernet Bridge Instant Wireless Series Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Package Contents Wireless Ethernet Bridge The Wireless Ethernet Bridge’s Back Panel Figure 2-1 Reset The Reset button resets the Bridge to its factory default set- tings. Figure 1-1 X-II The X-II selection switch offers a choice between two set- tings. -
Page 5: The Wireless Ethernet Bridge's Front Panel Leds
Wireless Ethernet Bridge Instant Wireless Series Chapter 3: Planning Your The Wireless Ethernet Bridge’s Front Panel LEDs Wireless Network Green. The PWR LED will light up when Network Topology Network Topology the Bridge is powered on. A wireless LAN is exactly like a regular LAN, except that each network device DIAG Green. -
Page 6: Ad-Hoc Versus Infrastructure Mode
Instant Wireless Series Wireless Ethernet Bridge If the wireless network is relatively Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode small and needs to share resources only with the other computers on the Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in which wireless network, then the Ad-Hoc they may be set up: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc. -
Page 7: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless Ethernet Bridge
Click the Setup button to continue using the Setup Wizard. Click the User The hardware installation is complete. Guide button to open the pdf version of this User Guide. Click the Linksys Web button to access the Linksys website using an active Internet connec-... - Page 8 Instant Wireless Series Wireless Ethernet Bridge 2. The screen shown in Figure 5-2 shows the two ways to configure the Bridge 4. For security purposes, you will be asked for your user name and password using this Setup Wizard. Optimally, you should perform this setup through in order to access the Bridge.
- Page 9 Instant Wireless Series Wireless Ethernet Bridge 6. The Basic Settings screen will now appear. Enter your wireless network’s 7. The IP Settings screen will appear next, shown in Figure 5-7. If your net- SSID, and select the Channel at which the network broadcasts its wireless work has a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Automatically signal.
- Page 10 WEP encryption, choose Disabled (default). The characters in length. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key Bridge’s WEP encryption is unique to Linksys and may conflict with other must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters in length. Valid hexa- manufacturers’...
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Page 11: Chapter 6: Using The Wireless Ethernet
Instant Wireless Series Wireless Ethernet Bridge 11. The configuration using the Setup Wizard is complete. To configure any Chapter 6: Using the Wireless other Bridges on your network, run this Setup Wizard again. To exit the Setup Wizard, click the Exit button. Ethernet Bridge Web-Based Utility Overview... -
Page 12: Configuring The Wireless Ethernet Bridge
Admin screen - Use this tab to change the password, reboot the Bridge, or reset all settings to factory defaults. • Help screen - Provides explanations of various configuration settings, as well as contact information for Linksys. INFO The INFO screen displays the Bridge’s current status and settings. Figure 6-2... - Page 13 Instant Wireless Series Wireless Ethernet Bridge • SSID - Displays the wireless network’s current SSID. If it displays “non- WIRELESS spec,” then the Bridge is not connected to any wireless network. The Wireless screen allows you to configure your wireless settings. Any new •...
- Page 14 Passphrase - This is the code used when logging a wireless device onto the wireless network. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. WEP key settings are based upon the passphrase created by you. This passphrase is compatible with Linksys wireless products only.
- Page 15 The IP Addr screen is used to configure the IP address used by the web and • Device Name - Sets the Bridge’s name. The default name is Linksys TFTP servers running on the Bridge. For static mode, the IP address settings WET11.
- Page 16 Instant Wireless Series Wireless Ethernet Bridge ADMIN HELP The Admin screen allows you to change the password, reboot the Bridge, or The HELP screen offers additional explanations about the terms used on each reset all settings to their factory defaults. If you have changed any settings, it is screen of the Utility, plus contact information for additional assistance.
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Page 17: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Wireless Ethernet Bridge. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 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 set- 1. - Page 18 Instant Wireless Series Wireless Ethernet Bridge What is ad-hoc mode? What is ISM band? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped com- The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandwidth puters are configured to communicate directly with each other. The ad-hoc for unlicensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band.
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Page 19: Appendix B: Glossary
Instant Wireless Series Wireless Ethernet Bridge Can Instant Wireless products support file and printer sharing? Appendix B: Glossary Instant Wireless products perform the same function as LAN products. Therefore, Instant Wireless products can work with NetWare, Windows NT/2000, or other LAN operating systems to support printer or file sharing. Ad-hoc Network - An ad-hoc network is a group of computers, each with a wireless adapter, connected as an independent 802.11 wireless LAN. - Page 20 Instant Wireless Series Wireless Ethernet Bridge DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum) - DSSS generates a redundant bit IEEE 802.11b - One of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b pattern for all transmitted data. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to code).
- Page 21 Instant Wireless Series Wireless Ethernet Bridge MAC Address - The MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique num- TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A method (protocol) used along with ber assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a the IP (Internet Protocol) to send data in the form of message units (datagram) network adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level.
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Page 22: Appendix C: Specifications
Instant Wireless Series Wireless Ethernet Bridge Appendix C: Specifications Environmental Dimensions 4.94" x 3.70" x 1.22" Model Number WET11 (125.5 mm x 94 mm x 31 mm) Standard Unit Weight IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3 7.1 oz. (0.2 kg) Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada) Power 5V DC 13 Channels (Europe) -
Page 23: Appendix D: Warranty Information
Appendix E: Contact Information BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. - Page 24 © Copyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.