Linksys WBP54G User Manual

Linksys WBP54G User Manual

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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
2.4
GHz
Wireless-G
802.11g
Bridge for Phone Adapters
WIRELESS

User Guide

WBP54G
Model No.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g Bridge for Phone Adapters WIRELESS User Guide WBP54G Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 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 Bridge for Phone Adapters Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in This User Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Overview The LEDs The Port The Cable...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters List of Figures Figure 3-1: LEDs Figure 3-2: Power Port Figure 3-3: Combination Cable Figure 4-1: Welcome Screen Figure 4-2: License Agreement Screen Figure 4-3: Check for Compatibility Screen Figure 4-4: Disconnect the Power from the Phone Adapter or IP Phone Screen Figure 4-5: Power on the Bridge Screen Figure 4-6: Connecting the Network Cable to a Router Screen Figure 4-7: Wireless-G Bridge Setup Screen...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Figure C-10: BIN File Information Screen Figure C-11: Browsed Devices on Network Screen - Select Bridge Figure C-12: Upgrade Successful...
  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome

    How does the Bridge do this? You can put your Linksys phone adapter or IP phone almost anywhere, without the cost and hassle of running network cables. The Bridge was specially designed to convert your phone adapter or IP phone into a wireless device, so it can connect to your home network without an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 7: What's In This User Guide

    This appendix supplies the Bridge’s warranty information. • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Bridge’s regulatory information. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in This User Guide?
  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless router.
  • Page 9: Network Layout

    When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys's switches or routers. 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 wireless products.
  • Page 10: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Bridge For Phone Adapters

    When the Bridge’s firmware is being upgraded, the Ethernet and Wireless LEDs alternate flashing. The Port The Bridge does not include its own power adapter; instead, it uses the power adapter of the Linksys phone adapter or IP phone. Power The Power port only supports a 5 V, 2 A, DC power adapter, which was included with your Linksys phone adapter or IP phone.
  • Page 11: The Cable

    For setup, you will use the Ethernet network cable to connect the Bridge to your network router or PC running the Setup Wizard. After setup, you will use this cable to connect the Bridge to the Linksys phone adapter or IP phone.
  • Page 12: Chapter 4: Setting Up And Connecting The Wireless-G Bridge For Phone Adapters

    Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters To configure the Bridge, run the Setup Wizard on the CD enclosed with the Bridge. This chapter and the Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Bridge until you are instructed to do so or the setup will not work.
  • Page 13: Figure 4-3: Check For Compatibility Screen

    4. You will use the PC running this Setup Wizard to set up the Bridge. Disconnect the power jack from the back of the Linksys phone adapter or IP phone. (You will use this power adapter to power the Bridge.) If your network router or this PC is in a different room, disconnect the power adapter from the electrical outlet.
  • Page 14: Figure 4-5: Power On The Bridge Screen

    Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 5. Connect the power jack to the Power port of the Bridge. Then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Click Next to proceed with the installation process, or click Back to return to the previous screen. 6.
  • Page 15: Figure 4-7: Wireless-G Bridge Setup Screen

    Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 7. A list of all Bridges for Phone Adapters that can be detected by the Setup Wizard will be displayed. Select the Bridge you are installing and click Next. If the Bridge you want is not displayed, click the Refresh List button to search again.
  • Page 16: Figure 4-9: Security Settings - Wpa Screen

    Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 9. Configure the wireless security settings. Select the method your network is using, WPA, WPA2, WEP (128-Bit), or WEP (64-Bit). Then proceed to the appropriate instructions. If you are not using wireless security, select Disabled, and proceed to step 10. WPA automatically uses TKIP with dynamic encryption keys.
  • Page 17: Figure 4-11: Security Settings - Wep (64-Bit) Screen

    16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) A new screen will appear.
  • Page 18: Figure 4-13: Confirmation Screen

    Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 10. The new settings will be displayed. Review them before you proceed. Click Next to save your new settings, or click Back to return to the previous screen. 11. The Bridge will attempt to connect to the wireless network using the new settings. Make sure the Bridge’s Wireless LED is solidly lit or flashing.
  • Page 19: Figure 4-16: Disconnect The Power Adapter Screen

    Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 13. If the phone adapter or IP phone is in a different room, disconnect the power adapter from the electrical outlet. Move the power adapter and Bridge to the location of the phone adapter or IP phone. Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 20: Figure 4-18: Connect The Attached Bridge Power Cable To The Phone Adapter Screen

    Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 15. Connect the power cable of the Bridge to the Power port of the phone adapter or IP phone. Then connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet. Make sure the Bridge’s Ethernet and Wireless LEDs are solidly lit or flashing. Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 21: Figure 4-20: Congratulations Screen

    Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 17. The Congratulations screen will appear. Click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard, or click Online Registration to register the Bridge at www.linksys.com/registration. Congratulations! Setup is complete. Figure 4-20: Congratulations Screen Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters...
  • Page 22: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    3. The Linksys phone adapter or IP phone connected to the Bridge does not have a valid IP address. This problem does not involve the Bridge (the Bridge only provides a connection between the wireless network and the phone adapter or IP phone).
  • Page 23: Frequently Asked Questions

    Which Linksys products will the Bridge work with? The Bridge will work with these Linksys phone adapters and IP phones, listed by model number: PAP2, SPA1001, SPA2000, SPA2002, SPA3000, SPA2100, SPA841, SPA842, SPA941, SPA942, and SPA9000. Do not use the Bridge with any other products;...
  • Page 24 Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters What IEEE 802.11g features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11g functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • OFDM protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Power Management What is infrastructure mode? When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point.
  • Page 25 Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high-speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe. What is Spread Spectrum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems.
  • Page 26: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 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 27 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 28 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 29: Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

    Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware To upgrade the Bridge’s firmware, follow these instructions: 1. On a computer running Windows 2000 or XP, download the upgrade application (WBP54G Upgrade Application.zip) and the latest firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2. Extract the files on your computer’s desktop. The unzipped firmware file is a .bin file, and the program to install the upgrade application is an .exe file named Upgrade 210.
  • Page 30: Figure C-4: Choose Destination Location

    Wireless-G Broadband Router 5. On the Choose Destination Location screen, click the Next button. 6. When the utility has been installed, a pop-up screen will appear. Click the OK button. 7. A new window will appear on your desktop. You will use it later in step 9. Disconnect the Bridge’s combination Ethernet network and power cable from the phone adapter or IP phone.
  • Page 31: Figure C-7: Upgrade Utility - Browse Targets

    Wireless-G Broadband Router 10. The Upgrade Utility screen will appear. Click Browse, and then click Browse Targets. Figure C-7: Upgrade Utility - Browse Targets 11. The Browsed Devices on Network screen will appear. Click the Files button. Figure C-8: Browsed Devices on Network Screen - Click Files Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware...
  • Page 32: Figure C-9: Open Firmware File

    Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 12. Select the extracted firmware file, and then click the Open button. Figure C-9: Open Firmware File 13. The BIN File Information screen will appear. Click the OK button. Figure C-10: BIN File Information Screen 14.
  • Page 33 Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 15. The Upgrade Utility will upgrade the Bridge’s firmware. A pop-up screen will appear when the upgrade is complete. Click the OK button. IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect the power adapter from the Bridge while the firmware is being upgraded.
  • Page 34: Appendix D: Windows Help

    Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all 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 35: Appendix E: Glossary

    This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network.
  • Page 36 Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
  • Page 37 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 38 Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
  • Page 39 Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network.
  • Page 40: Appendix F: Specifications

    2.01" x 3.62" x 1.14" (51 mm x 92 mm x 29 mm) Unit Weight 2.54 oz. (0.072 kg) Power External, 5V DC, 2.0A (Not included, use the power adapter shipped with Linksys phone adapter or IP phone products) Appendix F: Specifications...
  • Page 41 Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Certifications FCC, CE, cUL, IC-03, Wi-Fi, WPA, WPA2 Operating Temp. 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage Temp. -20° C to 70° C (-4° F to 158° F) Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing Appendix F: Specifications...
  • Page 42: 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 43: Appendix H: Regulatory Information

    Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix H: Regulatory Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 44 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Safety Notices Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. Avoid using this product during an electrical storm.
  • Page 45 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol:...
  • Page 46 Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix H: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 47 Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix H: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 48 Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix H: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 49 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix H: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 50: 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: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product,...

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