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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Layout
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch
Network Layout
The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g routers, such as model numbers
BEFW11S4 and WRT54G, as well as access points, including model numbers WAP11 and WAP54G. The Bridge will
also communicate with network adapters, such as the Wireless-B and Wireless-G Network Adapters (model
numbers WPC11 and WPC54G) for your laptop computers, Wireless-B and Wireless-G PCI Adapters (model
numbers WMP11 and WMP54G) for your desktop PCs, and Wireless-B and Wireless-G USB Adapters (model
numbers 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 with 5-Port
Switch.
Figure 2-3: Network Using Wireless Bridging
Figure 2-2: Ad-Hoc Network
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch
The Back Panel
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet
Bridge with 5-Port Switch
The Back Panel
All network connections to the Bridge are made through the ports on its back panel, shown in Figure 3-1. The
reset button is also located here.
Reset
When pressed, the Reset button resets the Bridge to its factory default settings.
LAN (1-5)
The LAN ports are where you will connect the Ethernet network cables.
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. Do not reset the
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge if you want to retain these settings.
Figure 3-1: Back Panel
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch
The Front Panel
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch
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.
Diag
Green. The Ethernet LED will light up when there is an error wih the Bridge.
Wireless-G LINK
Green. The Wireless-G LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is connected to the wireless
network. The LED will flash when there is wireless network traffic.
Wireless-G ACT
Green. The Wireless-G LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is connected to the wireless
network. The LED will flash when there is wireless network traffic.
LAN 1-5
Green. The LAN LED will be lit steadily when the Bridge is connected to the wired network. The
LED will flash when there is wired network traffic.
Figure 3-2: Front Panel
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch
The Front Panel
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch
Figure 3-3: Side Panel
NOTE:
If you use a Power over Ethernet (PoE) device to supply
data and power through the Ethernet network cable, then you
do not need to use the Power port.
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch
The Side Panel
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch
The Side Panel
The Power port is on the side panel. (See Figure 3-3.)
Power
The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.
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