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Setup

The Basic Setup screen is the first screen you will see when accessing the Bridge. Most users will be able to configure the Bridge and get it working properly using only the settings on this screen. Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will require that you enter specific information, such as User Name, Password, IP Address, or DNS IP Address. This information can be obtained from your ISP, if required.

LAN
 

Device Name

You may assign any name to the Bridge up to 32 characters.

IP Address

Select "Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)" if your network has a DHCP server. If you disable the DHCP server function, you must configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and DNS for each network computer (note that each IP Address must be unique).

IP Address - Assign an IP address that is unique to your network.  There's no need to purchase a separate IP address from your ISP.

Subnet Mask - The Bridge's Subnet Mask (also known as IP Mask) must be the same as your Ethernet (wired) network.

Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network's Gateway.

The IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway will not apply if Automatic Configuration (DHCP) is selected.


Wireless, 2.4GHz, 802.11b
 

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 may be any keyboard character. 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 unique name of your choice.

Network Type

Select Infrastructure mode if you are connecting the Bridge to a network Access Point.  Choose Ad Hoc mode if the Bridge is connecting directly to another WET11, PC or Notebook.

Channel

Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings, between 1 and 11 (in North America). All devices in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly.
Note: If you enable auto-scan, then you cannot specify a channel setting. 

WEP (Encryption)

An acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an encryption method used to protect your wireless data communications. WEP uses a combination of 64-bit or 128-bit keys to provide access control to your network and encryption security for every data transmission. To decode a data transmission, each device in a network must use an identical 64-bit or 128-bit key. Higher encryption levels offer higher levels of security, but due to the complexity of the encryption, they may decrease network performance.



WEP Settings

WEP Key Length

Once WEP enable is checked, choose 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption here. Some access points do not support 128-bit encryption.

Passphrase

This is the code used when logging a wireless device onto the wireless network. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. WEP key settings are based upon the passphrase created by you. This passphrase is compatible with Linksys wireless products only.

WEP keys 1-4

Enables you to create an encryption scheme for wireless LAN transmissions. Manually enter a set of values for each key. 128-bit encryption requires more system resources than 64-bit encryption. Use 64-bit encryption for better performance.
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". A WEP key field that is left blank is a key of all zeroes.

WEP key to use

Sets which WEP key (1-4) to use when sending data.  Make sure the receiver is using the same key.

Authentication Type

You may choose between Open System, Shared Key, and Both. The Authentication Type default is set to Open System. Shared Key is when both the sender and the recipient share a secret key. All points on your network must use the same authentication type. It is recommended that you use the default setting.

Click the Apply button to save your changes, or click the Cancel button to cancel your changes.



Advanced Wireless Settings

Regulatory Domain

Displays compliance to standards and regulations

Transmission Rate

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 select Best 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 Wireless AP and the wireless Bridge.

AP Density
(for Infrastructure mode only)

Enables you to specify how many access points are near the Bridge.  Use this setting to reduce channel overlap and interference.
Low: 1 - 2 nearby access points
Medium: 3 - 4 near by access points
High: 5 or more nearby access points

Encryption Filter

When enabled, this device will discard any unencrypted data.  Make sure to configure and enable WEP encryption.  All wireless devices on your network must use exactly the same WEP encryption settings.

Check all the values and click Apply to save your settings.

 


Password

The Password screen allows you to change the password for the Bridge. It is strongly recommended that you change the factory default password of the Bridge, which is admin. All users who try to access the Bridge will be prompted for the Bridge's password. 

Admin 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.

Restore Factory Defaults

Click the Yes button to reset all configuration settings to their default values. Note: Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. Click the No button to disable the Restore Factory Defaults feature.

Check all the values and click Apply to save your settings.


Status

The Status screen displays the Bridge's current status and configuration. All information is read-only.
 

Device Name

The Device Name is the name of the Bridge.

Firmware Version

The version number of the firmware currently installed is displayed here. Firmware should only be upgraded if you experience problems with the Bridge.


LAN

LAN Settings

The current IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateways of the Bridge, as seen by users on your local area network (LAN), are displayed here.

LAN Statistics  

Displays the Transmit and Receive data rates for Ethernet and Wireless


Wireless Settings

SSID

The SSID of the 2.4GHz, 802.11b network is displayed here.

Network Type

Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode is displayed here.

Channel

The channel for the 2.4GHz, 802.11b wireless network is displayed here.

WEP

The status of the encryption is displayed here.