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.
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.
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.
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.