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Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Network Use
Placement Options
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.
3.
Repeat step 2 using the second stand.
4.
Place the Bridge in an appropriate location.
5.
If necessary, adjust the antenna so that it points straight up in the air. (See Figure 6-2.)
The installation of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge is complete.
Figure 6-2: Vertical Placement
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Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility
Overview
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. 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 the screen shown in Figure 7-1 will appear. In lowercase letters,
enter the default password,
admin
, in the
Password
field. 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 five 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.
•
Advanced - Lets you change the advanced wireless settings and clone a MAC address onto the Bridge.
•
Status - Displays the Bridge’s current settings.
•
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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Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility
Setup
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
Setup
The
Setup
screen, shown in Figure 7-2, lets you configure the wired and wireless network settings for the Bridge.
•
Firmware - The version number of the Bridge’s firmware is displayed here. Firmware should be upgraded
ONLY if you experience problems with the Bridge. Firmware updates are posted at www.linksys.com.
•
MAC Address - The MAC Address of the Bridge is displayed here.
LAN
•
Device Name - You may assign any name to the Bridge. Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if
you are using multiple bridges on the same wireless network.
•
Configuration Type - If the Bridge will obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server, such as a router,
then select
Automatic Configuration-DHCP
. If you are assigning the Bridge a static IP address, then select
Static IP Address
, and enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway address in the
IP Address
,
Subnet
Mask
, and
Gateway
fields.
Wireless
•
SSID - The SSID is the network 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 may be any keyboard character (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.
To search for available wireless networks, click the
Site Survey
button.
•
Network Type - Choose a wireless operating mode for the Bridge. Keep the default setting,
Infrastructure
, if
you want your wireless-equipped device to communicate with computers and other devices on your wired
network using a wireless access point. Select
Ad-Hoc
button if you want multiple wireless-equipped devices
to communicate directly with each other.
If you chose Ad-Hoc mode, then select the correct operating channel for your network from the
Channel
drop-
down menu. This should match the channel setting of the other devices in your wireless network.
Select the appropriate network mode. Keep the default,
Mixed
, if you have Wireless-G (802.11g) and
Wireless-B (802.11b) devices in your network. Select
G-Only
if you have only Wireless-G devices in your
network.
Figure 7-2: Setup Tab
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Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility
Setup
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:
•
SSID - The network name. To join a wireless network, click its SSID.
•
MAC Address - The MAC address of the network’s access point.
•
Channel - The channel setting.
•
Signal Strength (%) - The percentage of wireless signal strength.
•
Mode - The type of wireless standard, network mode, and status of WEP encryption.
Click the Refresh button to obtain the most up-to-date data. Click the Cancel button to close this screen. Click the
Help button for additional on-screen information.
•
Security
Security - To enable security, select
Enable
, then click
Edit Security Settings
. If you have not enabled
security before clicking on Edit Security Settings, the screen in Figure 7-4 will appear. To disable security,
select
Disable
.
To save your changes, click the
Apply
button. Click the
Cancel
button to cancel your changes. Click the
Help
button for additional on-screen information.
Figure 7-3: Site Survey
NOTE:
Make sure that your security choice
matches the security choice of the wireless
network you want to join. Otherwise, the
connection will fail.
Figure 7-4: Security Settings
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Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility
Setup
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
If you click Edit
Security Settings
, The
Security
screen, as shown in Figure 7-5, will appear. From the drop-
down menu, select one of the four wireless security modes supported by the Bridge: WPA Pre-Shared Key,
WPA RADIUS, RADIUS, and WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard
stronger than WEP encryption. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, while RADIUS stands for Remote
Authentication Dial-In User Service) .The four security modes are briefly discussed here. For detailed
instructions on configuring wireless security for the Bridge, turn to “Appendix B: Wireless Security.”
WEP
Use the
WEP
screen, shown in Figure 7-5, to configure the WEP encryption for the Bridge. Select a
Default
Transmit Key
(choose which Key to use), and a level of
WEP Encryption
,
64 bits (10 hex digits)
or (
128 bits
26 hex digits)
. Then either generate a
WEP Key
using a
Passphrase
or enter the WEP key manually.
•
Default Transmit Key - Select which WEP key (1-4) will be used when the Bridge sends data. Make sure
the other wireless-equipped devices are using the same key.
•
WEP Encryption - In order to use WEP encryption, select
64-Bit (10 hex digits)
or
128-Bit (26 hex
digits)
from the drop-down menu.
•
Passphrase - Instead of manually entering WEP keys, you can enter a Passphrase. This Passphrase is
used to generate one or more WEP keys. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16
alphanumeric characters. (The Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. If
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).
•
Keys 1-4 - If you are not using a Passphrase, then you can enter one or more WEP keys manually.
In each key field, manually enter a set of values. (Do not leave a key field blank, and do not enter all
zeroes. These are not valid key values.) If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then each key must
consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters in length. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then
each key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters in length. Valid hexadecimal characters are
“0”-“9” and “A”-“F”.
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.
Figure 7-5: WEP
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