Cisco WET54G User manual

USER GUIDE

Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge

Model: WET54G

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Table of Contents

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Chapter 1: Product Overview 1

Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2

General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chapter 3: Conguration using the Web-based Utility 3

How to Access the Web-Based Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Setup Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Password Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Advanced Settings Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Status Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Help Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 11

Appendix B: Specications 12

Appendix C: Warranty Information 13

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Appendix D: Regulatory Information 15

FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Avis d’Industrie Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans ﬁl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste

Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 21

Cisco Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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Chapter 1:

Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. The

versatile Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge can make any wired

Ethernet-equipped device a part of your wireless network.

At home, use the Bridge to connect game consoles, set-

top boxes, or computers to your Wireless-G network and

its shared high-speed Internet connection. In the office,

convert your Ethernet-wired printer, camera, notebook or

desktop into a wireless networked device.

Front Panel

Power (Green) This LED lights up when the

Bridge is powered on. The LED flashes while the

Bridge is booting up and performing a self-test,

and remains lit after the self-test has ended.

Ethernet (Green) This LED will be lit steadily

when the Bridge is connected to the wired

network. The LED will flash when there is wired

network traffic.

Wireless-G (Green) This LED will be lit steadily

when the Bridge is connected to the wireless

network. The LED will flash when there is

wireless network traffic.

Back Panel

Reset When pressed, the Reset button resets

the Bridge to its factory default settings.

LAN The LAN port is where you will connect

the Ethernet network cable.

Power The Power port is where you will

connect the power adapter.

NOTE: 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.

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Chapter 2:

Wireless Security Checklist

Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so

homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them

at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by

sending information over radio waves, it can be more

vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network.

Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals

from your wireless network can also be intercepted. Since

you cannot physically prevent someone from connecting

to your wireless network, you need to take some additional

steps to keep your network secure.

1. Change the default wireless

network name or SSID

Wireless devices have a default wireless network name

or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. This

is the name of your wireless network, and can be up

to 32 characters in length. Linksys wireless products

use linksys as the default wireless network name. You

should change the wireless network name to something

unique to distinguish your wireless network from other

wireless networks that may exist around you, but do not

use personal information (such as your Social Security

number) because this information may be available for

anyone to see when browsing for wireless networks.

2. Change the default password

For wireless products such as access points, routers, and

gateways, you will be asked for a password when you

want to change their settings. These devices have a default

password set by the factory. The Linksys default password

is admin. Hackers know these defaults and may try to

use them to access your wireless device and change your

network settings. To thwart any unauthorized changes,

customize the device’s password so it will be hard to

guess.

3. Enable MAC address filtering

Linksys routers and gateways give you the ability to

enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. The

MAC address is a unique series of numbers and letters

assigned to every networking device. With MAC address

filtering enabled, wireless network access is provided

solely for wireless devices with specific MAC addresses.

For example, you can specify the MAC address of each

computer in your home so that only those computers can

access your wireless network.

4. Enable encryption

Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless

network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired

Equivalency Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security

for wireless communication.

A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is more secure

than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2

uses dynamic key encryption. To protect the information

as it passes over the airwaves, you should enable the

highest level of encryption supported by your network

equipment.

WEP is an older encryption standard and may be the

only option available on some older devices that do not

support WPA.

General Network Security Guidelines

Wireless network security is useless if the underlying

network is not secure.

Password protect all computers on the network and •

individually password protect sensitive files.

Change passwords on a regular basis. •

Install anti-virus software and personal firewall •

software.

Disable file sharing (peer-to-peer). Some applications •

may open file sharing without your consent and/or

knowledge.

Additional Security Tips

Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away •

from exterior walls and windows.

Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways •

off when they are not being used (at night, during

vacations).

Use strong passphrases that are at least eight characters •

in length. Combine letters and numbers to avoid using

standard words that can be found in the dictionary.

WEB: For more information on wireless

security, visit www.linksys.com/security

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Chapter 3:

Configuration using the

Web-based Utility

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.

How to Access the Web-Based Utility

Open your web browser, and enter the IP address 1.

of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge (the default is

192.168.1.226) in the browser’s Address field. Then

press Enter.

Internet Explorer Address Bar

The 2. Password screen will appear. In lowercase letters,

enter the default password, admin, in the Password

field. Click OK. You can set a new password on the

Password screen later.

Password Screen

The utility’s Setup screen will appear. The Utility 3.

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.

Setup Tab

The Setup screen lets you configure the wired and wireless

network settings for the Bridge.

Setup

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 Bridge’s MAC address 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 (A-Z,

a-z, 0-9; do not use 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.

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Site Survey To search for available wireless networks, click

Site Survey. The Wireless Site Survey screen will appear.

This screen 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.

Wireless Site Survey

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 Refresh to obtain the most up-to-date data. Click

Cancel to close this screen. Click Help for additional on-

screen information.

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 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 from the Mode

drop-down menu. 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

Security To enable security, select Enable, then click

Edit Security Settings. To disable security, select Disable.

If you have not enabled security before clicking Edit

Security Settings, you will be asked if you want to enable

security settings; click OK to edit the security settings, or

click Cancel to cancel.

Enable Security Settings

If you click Edit Security Settings, the Security screen will

appear.

Security

From the Security Mode drop-down menu, select one of the

four wireless security modes supported by the Bridge:

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Pre-Shared Key •

WPA RADIUS •

RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) •

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) •

WPA is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption.

The four security modes are briefly discussed here. For

detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for

the Bridge, refer to the “Wireless Security” chapter.

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WEP

Use the WEP screen to configure the WEP encryption for

the Bridge.

Security > WEP

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 Generate 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 Apply to save your changes. If your page does not

automatically refresh itself, then click Refresh on your

web browser.

WPA Pre-Shared Key

WPA gives you TKIP for the encryption method.

Security > WPA Pre-Shared Key

WPA Shared Key Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-32

characters. This is a key shared between the Bridge and

the server.

View Log Click View Log to display the Log Table screen.

This screen displays a log of the authentication process.

Log Table

Click Refresh to refresh the Log Table screen. Click Close

to return to the the WPA Pre-Shared Key screen.

Click Apply to save your changes. If your page does not

automatically refresh itself, then click Refresh on your

web browser.

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RADIUS

This option features WEP used in coordination with

a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a

RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) It offers three

authentication methods: MD5, TLS, and TTLS.

EAP Type Select the authentication method: MD5, TLS,

or TTLS. The appropriate screen appears depending on

the selection. The screens are described below.

MD5

Security > RADIUS-MD5

Select a Default 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 that the

receiving device (wireless client) is using the same key.

WEP Encryption An acronym for Wired Equivalent

Privacy, WEP is an encryption method used to protect

your wireless data communications. WEP uses 64-bit or

128-bit keys to provide access control to your network

and encryption security for every data transmission. To

decode data transmissions, all devices in a network must

use an identical WEP key. Higher encryption levels offer

higher levels of security, but due to the complexity of the

encryption, they may decrease network performance.

Select 64 bits (10 hex digits) or 128 bits (26 hex digits).

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 32 alphanumeric characters.

(This Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys

wireless products only and cannot be used with Windows

XP Zero Configuration. If you want to communicate

with non-Linksys wireless products or Windows XP Zero

Configuration, make a note of the WEP key generated in

the Key 1 field, and enter it manually in the wireless client.)

After you enter the Passphrase, click Generate to create

WEP keys.

Keys 1-4 WEP keys enable you to create an encryption

scheme for wireless network transmissions. If you are

not using a Passphrase, then manually enter a set of

values. (Do not leave a key field blank, and do not enter

all zeroes; they are not valid key values.) If you are using

64-bit WEP encryption, the key must be exactly 10

hexadecimal characters in length. If you are using 128-bit

WEP encryption, the key must be exactly 26 hexadecimal

characters in length. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0”-

“9” and “A”-“F”.

User ID and Password A user identification and password

are required for your security. Enter the ID in the User ID

field, then the password in the Password field.

Click Apply to save your changes. If your page does not

automatically refresh itself, then click Refresh on your

web browser. Click View Log to view a log.

TLS

TLS is a mutual authentication method that uses digital

certificates.

Security > RADIUS-TLS

Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the User

ID field. Enter the User Certificate and Root Certificate in

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the fields or click Browse to browse for it, then upload it.

User ID Your User ID is the Login name of your wireless

network. Enter the Login name of your wireless network

in the User ID field.

User Certificate Enter the user certificate you have

installed to authenticate you on your wireless network or

click the Browse button to browse for it. Click the Upload

button to upload the certificate.

Root Certificate Enter the root certificate you have

installed to authenticate you on your wireless network or

click the Browse button to browse for it. Click the Upload

button to upload the certificate.

Click Apply to save your changes. If your page does not

automatically refresh itself, then click Refresh on your

web browser. Click View Log to view a log.

TTLS

TTLS is a mutual authentication method that uses digital

certificates.

Security > RADIUS-TTLS

Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the User

ID field and the password in the Password field. Enter the

Root Certificate in the field or click Browse to browse for it,

then upload it.

EAP Type The authentication method that your network

uses. Select TTLS from the drop-down menu.

User ID Your User ID is the Login name of your wireless

network. Enter the Login name of your wireless network

in the User ID field.

Password This is the password used for your wireless

network. Enter the password in the Password field.

Root Certificate Enter the root certificate you have

installed to authenticate you on your wireless network or

click Browse to browse for it. Click Upload to upload the

certificate.

Click Apply to save your changes. If your page does not

automatically refresh itself, then click Refresh on your

web browser. Click View Log to view a log.

To save your changes, click Apply. Click Cancel to

cancel your changes. Click Help for additional on-screen

information.

Password Tab

The Password screen lets you change the Bridge’s Password

and restore the factory default settings.

Password

Administrative Password It is strongly recommended

that you change the factory default password of the

Bridge from admin to a new password that you create. All

users who try to access the Bridge’s Web-based Utility will

be prompted for the Bridge’s Password. The new Password

must not exceed 12 characters in length and must not

include any spaces. Enter the new Password a second time

to confirm it.

NOTE: Any settings you have saved will be lost

if the default settings are restored.

Restore Factory Defaults Click Yes to reset all

configuration settings to their default values. If you do not

want to restore the factory defaults, then keep the default

setting, No.

To save your changes, click Apply. Click Cancel to

cancel your changes. Click Help for additional on-screen

information.

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Advanced Settings Tab

Use the Advanced Settings screen to customize advanced

wireless settings and clone a MAC address onto the

Bridge.

Advanced Settings

Wireless

Transmission Rate The default setting is Auto. The range

is from 1 to 54Mbps.The rate of data transmission should

be set depending on the speed of your wireless network.

You can select from a range of transmission speeds, or

you can keep the default setting, Auto, to have the Bridge

automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable

the Auto-Fallback feature. Auto-Fallback will negotiate the

best possible connection speed between the Bridge and

another wireless-equipped device.

Authentication Type The default setting is Auto. The

choices are Auto, Open, and Shared. This setting allows

the Bridge to authenticate communication with the

wireless devices in your network. With the Shared key

setting, all wireless devices must have the same WEP keys

so that the Bridge and the client can authenticate each

other and start transmitting data. With the Open system

setting, any device can join a network without performing

any security check. Using the Auto setting, the Bridge

will automatically detect 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 Apply to save your changes. If your page does not

automatically refresh itself, then click Refresh on your

web browser. Click Cancel to cancel your changes. Click

Help for additional on-screen information.

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Status Tab

The Status screen displays the Bridge’s current status and

settings. All information is read-only.

Status

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.

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.

Link Quality The quality of the Bridge’s connection is

displayed here.

Click Refresh to obtain the most up-to-date settings and

statistics. Click Help for additional on-screen information.

Help Tab

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.

Help

Linksys Website Click the link to visit Linksys’s website,

www.linksys.com.

Online manual in PDF format Click the link 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 this link.

Firmware Upgrade The version number of the Bridge’s

firmware is displayed here. Firmware updates are posted

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at www.linksys.com. Firmware should be upgraded ONLY

if you experience problems with the Bridge.

To upgrade the firmware, follow these instructions:

Download the Bridge’s firmware upgrade file from the 1.

Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Then extract the

file.

On the 2. Help screen, click Firmware Upgrade.

The 3. Firmware Upgrade screen will appear. In the field

provided, enter the name of the extracted firmware

upgrade file, or click Browse to locate the file on your

computer.

Firmware Upgrade

After you have selected the appropriate file, click 4.

Upgrade, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Appendix A

Troubleshooting

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Appendix A:

Troubleshooting

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.

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:

Open the Web-based Utility for one of the 1.

Bridges.

Click the Advanced tab.2.

Select 3. Enable from the MAC Address Cloning

Mode drop-down menu.

Click the Auto radio button.4.

Click 5. Apply 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. •

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.

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.

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.

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.

After I make changes through the Web-based Utility, the

new settings aren’t displayed on-screen.

Click Refresh in 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

Refresh again.

WEB: If your questions are not addressed here,

refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com

Appendix B

Specifications

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Appendix B:

Specifications

Model WET54G

Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b,

IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u

Ports One 10/100 Auto-Cross

Over (MDI/MDI-X) Port,

Power Port

Buttons Reset

LEDs Power, Ethernet,

Wireless-G

Cabling Type Category 5 or better

Transmit Power

16 ± 1 dBm @ 11Mbps CCK

12 ± 1 dBm @ 54Mbps OFDM

Security Features WEP Encryption, WPA

WEP Key Bits 64/128-bit

Protocols 802.11b:

CCK (11Mbps),

CCK (5,5Mbps),

DQPSK (2Mbps),

DBPSK (1Mbps)

802.11g:

OFDM (54Mbps)

Environmental

Dimensions 4.96" x 1.06" x 4.21"

(126 x 27 x 107 mm)

Weight 8.50 oz (240 g)

Power 5V DC

Certiﬁcation FCC, CE, ICES-003

Operating Temp. 32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC)

Storage Temp. -4 to 158ºF (-20 to 70ºC)

Operating Humidity 10 to 85% Noncondensing

Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing

Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.

Appendix C

Warranty Information

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Appendix C:

Warranty Information

Limited Warranty

Linksys warrants this Linksys hardware product against

defects in materials and workmanship under normal

use for the Warranty Period, which begins on the date of

purchase by the original end-user purchaser and lasts for

the period specified below:

One (1) year for new product •

Ninety (90) days for refurbished product •

This limited warranty is non-transferable and extends only

to the original end-user purchaser. Your exclusive remedy

and Linksys’ entire liability under this limited warranty

will be for Linksys, at its option, to (a) repair the product

with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace the product

with a reasonably available equivalent new or refurbished

Linksys product, or (c) refund the purchase price of the

product less any rebates. Any repaired or replacement

products will be warranted for the remainder of the

original Warranty Period or thirty (30) days, whichever is

longer. All products and parts that are replaced become

the property of Linksys.

Exclusions and Limitations

This limited warranty does not apply if: (a) the product

assembly seal has been removed or damaged, (b) the

product has been altered or modified, except by Linksys, (c)

the product damage was caused by use with non-Linksys

products, (d) the product has not been installed, operated,

repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions

supplied by Linksys, (e) the product has been subjected to

abnormal physical or electrical stress, misuse, negligence,

or accident, (f) the serial number on the Product has been

altered, defaced, or removed, or (g) the product is supplied

or licensed for beta, evaluation, testing or demonstration

purposes for which Linksys does not charge a purchase

price or license fee.

ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY LINKSYS WITH THE

PRODUCT, WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ON THE

PRODUCT OR CONTAINED ON MEDIA ACCOMPANYING

THE PRODUCT, IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY

OF ANY KIND. Without limiting the foregoing, Linksys does

not warrant that the operation of the product or software

will be uninterrupted or error free. Also, due to the

continual development of new techniques for intruding

upon and attacking networks, Linksys does not warrant

that the product, software or any equipment, system or

network on which the product or software is used will be

free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack. The product

may include or be bundled with third party software or

service offerings. This limited warranty shall not apply to

such third party software or service offerings. This limited

warranty does not guarantee any continued availability

of a third party’s service for which this product’s use or

operation may require.

TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, ALL IMPLIED

WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY,

SATISFACTORY QUALITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE

WARRANTY PERIOD. ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long

an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not

apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal

rights, and you may also have other rights which vary by

jurisdiction.

TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT

WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUE

OR PROFIT, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL,

INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE

THEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING

OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO

USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE), EVEN

IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF

SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY

EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT.

The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty

or remedy provided under this limited warranty fails of

its essential purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow

the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not

apply to you.

Obtaining Warranty Service

If you have a question about your product or experience a

problem with it, please go to www.linksys.com/support

where you will find a variety of online support tools and

information to assist you with your product. If the product

proves defective during the Warranty Period, contact

Linksys Technical Support for instructions on how to

obtain warranty service. The telephone number for Linksys

Technical Support in your area can be found in the product

User Guide and at www.linksys.com. Have your product

serial number and proof of purchase on hand when calling.

A DATED PROOF OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IS REQUIRED

TO PROCESS WARRANTY CLAIMS. If you are requested to

return your product, you will be given a Return Materials

Authorization (RMA) number. You are responsible for

properly packaging and shipping your product to Linksys

at your cost and risk. You must include the RMA number

and a copy of your dated proof of original purchase when

returning your product. Products received without a RMA

number and dated proof of original purchase will be

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Warranty Information

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Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge

rejected. Do not include any other items with the product

you are returning to Linksys. Defective product covered

by this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and

returned to you without charge. Customers outside of

the United States of America and Canada are responsible

for all shipping and handling charges, custom duties,

VAT and other associated taxes and charges. Repairs or

replacements not covered under this limited warranty will

be subject to charge at Linksys’ then-current rates.

Technical Support

This limited warranty is neither a service nor a support

contract. Information about Linksys’ current technical

support offerings and policies (including any fees for

support services) can be found at:

www.linksys.com/support.

This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the

jurisdiction in which the Product was purchased by you.

Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine,

CA 92623.

Appendix D

Regulatory Information

15

Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge

Appendix D:

Regulatory Information

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

This product has been tested and complies with the

specifications 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. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used according to the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

•

Increase the separation between the equipment or •

devices

Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the •

receiver’s

Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

•

for assistance

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure

limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This

equipment should be installed and operated with

minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your

body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IEEE

802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the USA is

firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.

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. •

There may be a remote risk of electric shock from

lightning.

WARNING: This product contains lead, known

to the State of California to cause cancer, and

birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash

hands after handling.

Industry Canada Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003 and RSS210.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference and1.

This device must accept any interference, including 2.

interference that may cause undesired operation of the

device. This device has been designed to operate with

an antenna having a maximum gain of 2dBi. Antenna

having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations

of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance

is 50 ohms.

To reduce potential radio interference to other users,

the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen

that the EIRP is not more than required for successful

communication.

Industry Canada Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits

set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment

should be installed and operated with minimum distance

20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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Regulatory Information

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Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge

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:

English - Environmental Information for Customers in

the European Union

European Directive 2002/96/EC requires that the equipment

bearing this symbol on the product and/or its packaging must

not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol

indicates that this product should be disposed of separately

from regular household waste streams. It is your responsibility to

dispose of this and other electric and electronic equipment via

designated collection facilities appointed by the government or

local authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent

potential negative consequences to the environment and

human health. For more detailed information about the disposal

of your old equipment, please contact your local authorities,

waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the

product.

Български (Bulgarian) - Информация относно

опазването на околната среда за потребители в

Европейския съюз

Европейска директива 2002/96/EC изисква уредите, носещи

този символ върху изделието и/или опаковката му, да не

се изхвърля т с несортирани битови отпадъци. Символът

обозначава, че изделието трябва да се изхвърля отделно от

сметосъбирането на обикновените битови отпадъци. Ваша

е отговорността този и другите електрически и електронни

уреди да се изхвърлят в предварително определени от

държавните или общински органи специализирани пунктове

за събиране. Правилното изхвърляне и рециклиране

ще спомогнат да се предотвратят евентуални вредни за

околната среда и здравето на населението последствия. За

по-подробна информация относно изхвърлянето на вашите

стари уреди се обърнете към местните власти, службите за

сметосъбиране или магазина, от който сте закупили уреда.

Čeština (Czech) - Informace o ochraně životního

prostředí pro zákazníky v zemích Evropské unie

Evropská směrnice 2002/96/ES zakazuje, aby zařízení označené

tímto symbolem na produktu anebo na obalu bylo likvidováno

s netříděným komunálním odpadem. Tento symbol udává,

že daný produkt musí být likvidován odděleně od běžného

komunálního odpadu. Odpovídáte za likvidaci tohoto produktu

a dalších elektrických a elektronických zařízení prostřednictvím

určených sběrných míst stanovených vládou nebo místními

úřady. Správná likvidace a recyklace pomáhá předcházet

potenciálním negativním dopadům na životní prostředí a lidské

zdraví. Podrobnější informace o likvidaci starého vybavení si

laskavě vyžádejte od místních úřadů, podniku zabývajícího se

likvidací komunálních odpadů nebo obchodu, kde jste produkt

zakoupili.

Dansk (Danish) - Miljøinformation for kunder i EU

EU-direktiv 2002/96/EF kræver, at udstyr der bærer dette symbol

på produktet og/eller emballagen ikke må bortskaffes som

usorteret kommunalt affald. Symbolet betyder, at dette produkt

skal bortskaffes adskilt fra det almindelige husholdningsaffald.

Det er dit ansvar at bortskaffe dette og andet elektrisk og

elektronisk udstyr via bestemte indsamlingssteder udpeget

af staten eller de lokale myndigheder. Korrekt bortskaffelse

og genvinding vil hjælpe med til at undgå mulige skader for

miljøet og menneskers sundhed. Kontakt venligst de lokale

myndigheder, renovationstjenesten eller den butik, hvor du

har købt produktet, angående mere detaljeret information om

bortskaffelse af dit gamle udstyr.

Deutsch (German) - Umweltinformation für Kunden

innerhalb der Europäischen Union

Die Europäische Richtlinie 2002/96/EC verlangt, dass technische

Ausrüstung, die direkt am Gerät und/oder an der Verpackung mit

diesem Symbol versehen ist , nicht zusammen mit unsortiertem

Gemeindeabfall entsorgt werden darf. Das Symbol weist darauf

hin, dass das Produkt von regulärem Haushaltmüll getrennt

entsorgt werden sollte. Es liegt in Ihrer Verantwortung, dieses

Gerät und andere elektrische und elektronische Geräte über

die dafür zuständigen und von der Regierung oder örtlichen

Behörden dazu bestimmten Sammelstellen zu entsorgen.

Ordnungsgemäßes Entsorgen und Recyceln trägt dazu bei,

potentielle negative Folgen für Umwelt und die menschliche

Gesundheit zu vermeiden. Wenn Sie weitere Informationen zur

Entsorgung Ihrer Altgeräte benötigen, wenden Sie sich bitte an

die örtlichen Behörden oder städtischen Entsorgungsdienste

oder an den Händler, bei dem Sie das Produkt erworben haben.

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Appendix E

Software End User License Agreement

Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge

Appendix E: Software End

User License Agreement

Cisco Products

This product from Cisco Systems, Inc. or its subsidiary

licensing the Software instead of Cisco Systems, Inc.

(“Cisco”) contains software (including firmware) originating

from Cisco and its suppliers and may also contain software

from the open source community.

Any software originating from Cisco and its suppliers is

licensed under the Cisco Software License Agreement

contained at Schedule 1 below. You may also be prompted

to review and accept the Cisco Software License Agreement

upon installation of the software. Separate terms and

features of Network Magic, a Cisco Software product, are

set forth in Schedule 2 below.

Any software from the open source community is licensed

under the specific license terms applicable to that software

made available by Cisco at www.linksysbycisco.com/gpl

or as provided for in Schedule 3 below. By using the Software,

you acknowledge that you have reviewed such license

terms and that you agree to be bound by the terms of

such licenses. Where such specific license terms entitle

you to the source code of such software, that source

code is available upon request at cost from Cisco for

at least three years from the purchase date of this

product and may also be available for download from

www.linksysbycisco.com/gpl. For detailed license terms

and additional information on open source software in

Cisco products please look at the Cisco public web site at:

www.linksysbycisco.com/gpl/ or Schedule 3 below as

applicable. If you would like a copy of the GPL or certain

other open source code in this Software on a CD, Cisco will

mail to you a CD with such code for $9.99 plus the cost of

shipping, upon request.

THIS SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT IS

A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND CISCO.

READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING

THE SOFTWARE. IT PROVIDES A LICENSE TO USE THE

SOFTWARE AND CONTAINS WARRANTY INFORMATION

AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMERS. BY CHECKING THE “I

ACCEPT” BOX, DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING OR USING THE

SOFTWARE, OR USING THE PRODUCT CONTAINING THE

SOFTWARE, YOU ARE CONFIRMING YOUR ACCEPTANCE

OF THE SOFTWARE AND CONSENTING TO BE BOUND

BY THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF

THESE TERMS, THEN DO NOT CLICK ON THE “I ACCEPT”

BUTTON AND DO NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL OR USE THE

SOFTWARE. YOU MAY RETURN UNUSED SOFTWARE (OR,

IF THE SOFTWARE IS SUPPLIED AS PART OF ANOTHER

PRODUCT, THE UNUSED PRODUCT) FOR A FULL REFUND

UP TO 30 DAYS AFTER ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SUBJECT TO

THE RETURN PROCESS AND POLICIES OF THE PARTY FROM

WHICH YOU PURCHASED SUCH PRODUCT OR SOFTWARE.

IN THE EVENT THAT YOU HAVE ELECTED TO OBTAIN A

SUBSCRIPTION LICENSE, AS INDICATED IN YOUR ORDER,

YOU ADDITIONALLY AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE “TERMS

OF SERVICE” SET FORTH IN SCHEDULE 2 IF APPLICABLE.

Software Licenses

The software licenses applicable to software

from Cisco are made available at the Cisco public

web site at: www.linksysbycisco.com and

www.linksysbycisco.com/gpl/ respectively. For your

convenience of reference, a copy of the Cisco Software

License Agreement and the main open source code

licenses used by Cisco in its products are contained in the

Schedules below.

Schedule 1

Cisco Software License Agreement

License. Subject to the terms and conditions of this

Agreement, Cisco grants the original end user purchaser of

the Software a nonexclusive license to (i) use the Software

solely as embedded in, as a stand-alone application or

(where authorized in the applicable documentation) for

communication with such product, each solely at Cisco’s

discretion; (ii) if the Software is purchased separately

from any Cisco Product, install the Software on personal

computers within a single household or business

location according to the maximum number of licenses

you have purchased; and (iii) make one copy of the

Software in machine-readable form and one copy of the

Documentation, solely for backup purposes. This license

may not be sublicensed, and is not transferable except

to a person or entity to which you transfer ownership of

the complete Cisco product containing the Software or

complete Software product, provided you permanently

transfer all rights under this Agreement and do not retain

any full or partial copies of the Software, and the recipient

agrees to the terms of this Agreement.

“Software” includes, and this Agreement will apply to

(a) the software of Cisco or its suppliers purchased

separately or provided in or with the applicable Cisco

product, and (b) any upgrades, updates, bug fixes or

modified versions (“Upgrades”) or backup copies of

the Software supplied to you by Cisco or an authorized

reseller (whether or not for a fee), provided you already

hold a valid license to the original software and have paid

any applicable fee for the Upgrade.

“Documentation” means all documentation and other

related materials supplied by Cisco to you pursuant to this

Agreement.

License Restrictions. Other than as set forth in this

Agreement, you may not (i) make or distribute copies

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