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Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility
Advanced Settings
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
whether a wireless device uses shared key or open system authentication, and then it will transmit data using
the appropriate authentication type.
•
RTS Threshold - This value should remain at its default setting of
2347
. The range is 0-2347 bytes. Should
you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended. If a network packet is
smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be enabled. The Router sends
Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame.
After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the
right to begin transmission.
•
Fragmentation Threshold - This value should remain at its default setting of
2346
. The range is 256-2346
bytes. It specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. If you
experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Setting the
Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. Only minor modifications of this
value are recommended.
MAC Address
•
Cloning Mode - You can clone the MAC address of any network device onto the Bridge. To disable MAC
address cloning, keep the default setting,
Disable
. To use the MAC cloning feature, select
Enable
.
If you have enabled MAC cloning, then select
Auto
if you want to clone the MAC address of the device
currently connected to the Bridge’s LAN port. The Bridge will actively scan for a new MAC address to be
cloned whenever you disconnect and re-connect the Bridge through its LAN port. Select
Manual
if you want
to specify a MAC address in the
Enter MAC Address
field. This is useful when the Bridge is connected to
multiple devices through a switch or a hub.
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. Click the
Cancel
button to cancel your changes. Click the
Help
button for
additional on-screen information.
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Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility
Status
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
Status
The
Status
screen displayed the Bridge’s current status and settings. All information is read-only.
•
Device Name - The name you have assigned to the Bridge is displayed here.
•
Firmware Version - The version number of the Bridge’s firmware is displayed here. Firmware updates are
posted at www.linksys.com. Firmware should be upgraded ONLY if you experience problems with the Bridge.
To upgrade the Bridge’s firmware, use the
Help
screen.
•
MAC Address - The MAC Address of the Bridge is displayed here.
LAN Settings
•
IP Address - The Bridge’s IP Address is displayed here.
•
Subnet Mask - The Bridge’s Subnet Mask is displayed here.
•
Gateway - The Gateway address for the Bridge is displayed here.
LAN Statistics
•
Ethernet TX - The number of packets transmitted to the Ethernet network is displayed here.
•
Ethernet RX - The number of packets received from the Ethernet network is displayed here.
•
Wireless TX - The number of packets transmitted to the wireless network is displayed here.
•
Wireless RX - The number of packets received from the wireless network is displayed here.
Wireless Settings
•
SSID - The Bridge’s SSID is displayed here.
•
Network Type - The Bridge’s mode is displayed here.
•
Channel - The Bridge’s channel setting is displayed here.
•
Security- The status of the Bridge’s security is displayed here.
•
TX Rate - The Bridge’s transmission rate is displayed here.
Figure 7-13: Status Tab
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Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility
Help
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
•
Link Quality - The quality of the Bridge’s connection is displayed here.
Click the
Refresh
button to obtain the most up-to-date settings and statistics. Click the
Help
button for additional
on-screen information.
Help
The
Help
screen offers links to all of the help information for the Web-based Utility’s screens and the Bridge’s
online technical support resources (all information is read-only). You can also upgrade the Bridge’s firmware.(See
Figure 7-14.)
•
Linksys Website - Click the
Linksys Website
link to visit Linksys’s website, www.linksys.com.
•
Online manual in PDF format - Click the
Online manual in PDF format
to view this User Guide on-screen. It
is in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document File (.pdf) format, so you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to
view the pdf. If you do not have the Reader, click the
Adobe Website
link to download it.
•
Adobe Website (software for viewing PDF documents) - If you need to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader to
view the User Guide pdf, then click the
Adobe Website
link.
•
Firmware Upgrade - The version number of the Bridge’s firmware is displayed here. Firmware updates are
posted at www.linksys.com. Firmware should be upgraded ONLY if you experience problems with the Bridge.
To upgrade the firmware, follow these instructions:
1.
Download the Bridge’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Then extract
the file.
2.
On the
Help
screen, click the
Firmware Upgrade
button.
3.
The screen shown in Figure 7-15 will appear. In the field provided, enter the name of the extracted
firmware upgrade file, or click the
Browse
button to find this file.
4.
After you have selected the appropriate file, click the
Upgrade
button, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Figure 7-15: Firmware Upgrade
Figure 7-14: Help Tab
NOTE:
If you upgrade the Bridge’s firmware, you
may lose its configuration settings.
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This
appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G
Ethernet Bridge. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the
Linksys website at
www.linksys.com
.
Common Problems and Solutions
1.
I can’t connect to the access point.
Open the Web-based Utility. On the Setup tab, perform the following steps:
•
Verify that the operating mode is set to Infrastructure mode.
•
Make sure that the SSID is the same as the SSID of the access point.
•
On the
WEP Encryption
screen, make sure that all of the WEP settings are the same as the WEP settings of
the access point.
2.
I want to play head-to-head (ad-hoc) gaming with two Xboxes, but they won’t communicate.
Perform the following steps:
•
Make sure both Bridges are set to the same SSID, network mode (Ad-Hoc), channel setting, and WEP
settings.
•
Verify that the Bridges are set to different IP addresses.
•
You need to enable MAC address cloning on the Bridge for each Xbox. Follow these instructions:
1.
Open the Web-based Utility for one of the Bridges.
2.
Click the
Advanced
tab.
3.
Select
Enable
from the
MAC Address Cloning Mode
drop-down menu.
4.
Click the
Auto
radio button.
5.
Click the
Apply
button to save your changes. When you connect the Bridge to its Xbox, the Bridge will
automatically clone the Xbox’s MAC address.
•
Repeat steps 1-5 for the other Bridge.
3.
I don’t know how to change the Bridge’s IP address.
You have two ways to change the Bridge’s IP address.
•
Open the Web-based Utility. On the
Setup
screen, click the
Static IP Address
radio button, and change
the IP address there.
•
If you encounter problems, power the Bridge off and on again, or push the Reset button. Then try to
change the IP address again.
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
4.
The Bridge-enabled PC won’t communicate with a wireless-enabled PC or printer.
Perform the following steps:
•
Check that the wireless-enabled PC or printer is on the same wireless network as the PC using the Bridge.
•
Make sure that the SSID and network mode are the same for all devices connected to the same wireless
network.
•
If the wireless LAN settings are okay, make sure that all the devices are on the same IP network.
5.
The Web-based Utility won’t open.
Make sure you correctly entered the Bridge’s IP address in the
Address
field of your web browser. If you are
not sure what the Bridge’s IP address is, then run the Setup Wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions until
you see a screen that lists all the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges on your network. Select the Bridge you want to
access, and its IP address will appear in the Status box. Enter this IP address in your web browser’s
Address
field. For details, refer to “Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge.”
6.
The Web-based Utility does not recognize my password.
The password is case-sensitive. Make sure that you are using the correct case(s) when entering the
password. 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 settings will be reset to the factory defaults as well. To use
the default setting, enter
admin
in the
Password
field.
7.
After I make changes through the Web-based Utility, the new settings aren’t displayed on-screen.
Click the
Refresh
button of your web browser. If the new settings aren’t displayed, then unplug the power
adapter from the Bridge. Plug the power adapter back in, and then click the
Refresh
button again.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?
It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11g standard allows wireless networking hardware
from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11g standard.
The 802.11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. It is
backward compatible with 802.11b devices.
What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?
It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware
from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard.
The 802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
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