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Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch
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
. If you have only Wireless-G devices, select
G-Only
. Then click the
Next
button
to continue or the
Back
button to return to the previous screen.
•
SSID - The SSID is the unique name shared among all devices in a wireless network. The SSID must be
identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric
characters, which can be any keyboard character.
•
Channel - From the drop-down menu, select the appropriate channel to match your network settings
(available for Ad-Hoc mode only). All devices in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to
communicate.
•
Network Mode - Keep the default setting,
Mixed
, if you have Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices in your
network. Select
G-Only
if you have only Wireless-G devices in your network.
8.
The
IP Settings
screen will appear next, shown in Figure 5-7. If your network has a DHCP server, click the
radio button next to
Automatically obtain an IP address (DHCP)
. Click the
Next
button to continue or the
Back
button to return to the previous screen. Then proceed to step 9. The Bridge’s default IP address is
192.168.1.116.
If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to
Set IP configuration manually to
select this option
. Enter an IP Address, IP Mask, and Gateway appropriate to your network. You must specify
an IP address on this screen. If you are unsure about the IP Mask and Gateway, it is better to leave these two
fields blank. Click the
Next
button to continue or the
Back
button to return to the previous screen. Then
proceed to step 9.
•
IP Address - This IP address must be unique to your network.
•
IP Mask - The Bridge’s IP Mask (also known as Subnet Mask) must be the same as your wired network’s
Subnet Mask.
•
Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway (usually this is your router’s LAN IP address).
Figure 5-7: IP Settings
Figure 5-6: Wireless Settings
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Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch
9.
The
Security Settings (Optional)
screen, shown in Figure 5-8, appears next. From the drop-down menu, select
one of the wireless security mode options supported by the Bridge: WPA PSK (Pre-Shared Key) and WEP. (WPA
stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. WEP stands for
Wired Equivalent Privacy. If you do not want to use the security function, keep the default setting,
Disabled
.
The security modes are briefly discussed below. For more detailed instructions on configuring wireless
security for the Bridge, refer to “Appendix B: Wireless Security.”
WEP (64-bit WEP/128-bit WEP) - In order to utilize WEP encryption, select
64-bit
or
128-bit WEP
from the
drop-down menu. Then, enter a Passphrase. (If you want to enter a WEP key manually, leave the
Passphrase
field blank, and complete the
Key 1
field.) Click the
Next
button to continue.
•
Passphrase - Instead of manually entering a WEP key, you can enter a Passphrase, so a WEP key will be
automatically generated. 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.
If you want to manually enter a WEP key, leave the
Passphrase
field blank and complete the
Key 1
field.
•
Key 1 - If you entered a Passphrase, then you will see the automatically generated WEP key. Click the Next
button, and proceed to step 10.
If you did not enter a Passphrase, then enter a WEP key in the
Key 1
field. If you are using 64-bit WEP
encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. If you are using 128-bit WEP
encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters
are “0”-“9” and “A”-“F”. Then click the
Next
button, and proceed to step 10.
WPA PSK - In order to utilize WPA PSK, select WPA PSK from the drop-down menu. WPA PSK gives you one
encryption method, TKIP, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm,
TKIP
, then enter a Pre-
Shared Key of 8-32 characters. (See Figure 5-9.)
Figure 5-8: Security Settings
Figure 5-9: Security Settings
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Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch
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.
11. The next screen, shown in Figure 5-11, shows that the configuration is complete. To configure any other
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges on your network, run this Setup Wizard again. To register the Bridge, click the
Online Registration
button. To exit the Setup Wizard, click the
Exit
button.
The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge is now successfully configured for your network.
For advanced configuration, proceed to “Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based
Utility.” Otherwise, go to “Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Network Use.”
Figure 5-10: Confirmation
Figure 5-11: Congratulations
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Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Network Use
Connection to a Network Device
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch
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.
2.
Plug the Ethernet network cable into the RJ-45 port on the Ethernet-ready network device you wish to add to
the wireless network. You can connect up to five devices.
3.
Plug the power cable into a local electrical outlet.
The installation of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge is complete.
Wall Mount Placement Option
Besides placing the Bridge horizontally on a surface, you can also hang the Bridge on a wall.
1.
Attach two screws to the wall, so that they line up with the Bridge’s two wall-mount slots.
2.
Place the Bridge over the screws.
3.
If necessary, adjust the antenna so that it points straight up in the air.
The placement of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge is complete.
Figure 6-1: Wall Placement
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Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility
Overview
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch
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. This chapter explains how to use the Utility.
Starting the Web-based Utility
1.
Open your web browser, and enter the IP address of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge (the default is
192.168.1.226
). Press the
Enter
key, and a screen similar to the one shown in Figure 7-1 will appear. In
lowercase letters, enter the default,
admin
, in the
User name
and
Password
fields. Click the
OK
button. You
can set a new password on the
Password
screen later.
2.
The Utility’s
Setup
screen, shown in Figure 7-2, will appear.
The Utility provides a convenient, web-browser-based way to alter the Bridge’s settings. It offers seven main
tabs:
•
Setup - Enables you to configure the IP address and wireless settings.
•
Password - Allows you to change the password or reset all settings to factory defaults.
•
Wireless- Lets you change the advanced wireless settings and clone a MAC address onto the Bridge.
•
Switch - This screen allows you to configure the following settings on the switch: QOS, Switch Table, VLAN,
RMON Statistics, Port Mirroring, and Access List.
•
Wireless Status - Displays the Bridge’s current wireless settings.
•
SNMP - This screen is used to confiure the SNMP trap settings for the Bridge.
•
Help - Provides explanations of various configuration settings and links to online technical support resources.
You can also upgrade the Bridge’s firmware using the
Help
screen.
Have You:
Enabled TCP/IP on your PCs? PCs
communicate over the network with this
protocol. Refer to “Appendix D: Windows Help”
for more information on TCP/IP.
Note:
The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge is
designed to function properly after you use
the Setup Wizard. However, if you would like
to change its basic settings or make
advanced configuration changes, use your
web browser and the Wireless-G Ethernet
Bridge Web-based Utility.
Figure 7-1: Password Screen
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