Setup Help

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

Firmware

The version number of the firmware currently installed is displayed here. Firmware should only be upgraded if you experience problems with the Bridge. You can check for the latest firmware at www.linksys.com.

MAC Address

This displays the current MAC Address assigned to this device.

Device Name

You may assign any name to the Bridge up to 19 characters.

System Uptime

This is the time the box has been running since last boot. Note! when user enable any Radius Server service, this number might change because this system need to synchronize the time with the radius server.

Configuration Type

Select "Automatic Configuration - DHCP" if your network has a DHCP server. If you choose Static IP Address, 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

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.

Site Survey

Click here to display the available wireless networks detected by the Bridge. Based on the information displayed, you can configure your Bridge to connect to a particular device.

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 WET54G, 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: In Infrastructure, you cannot specify a channel setting on the Bridge. It will automatically be configured to the station you are connecting the Bridge to.

Mode

When in Ad-Hoc mode, select Mixed mode if you want to enable both Wireless-B and Wireless-G to work in the same Ad-Hoc network. Choosing G-only will only allow Wireless-G devices to connect, but Wireless-B clients will not be able to associate.
Note: In Infrastructure, you cannot specify the mode setting on the bridge. It will automatically be configured to the station you are connecting the Bridge to.

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.

MAC Address	This displays the current MAC Address assigned to this device.
Device Name	You may assign any name to the Bridge up to 19 characters.
System Uptime	This is the time the box has been running since last boot. Note! when user enable any Radius Server service, this number might change because this system need to synchronize the time with the radius server.
Configuration Type	Select "Automatic Configuration - DHCP" if your network has a DHCP server. If you choose Static IP Address, 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.

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.
Site Survey	Click here to display the available wireless networks detected by the Bridge. Based on the information displayed, you can configure your Bridge to connect to a particular device.
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 WET54G, 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: In Infrastructure, you cannot specify a channel setting on the Bridge. It will automatically be configured to the station you are connecting the Bridge to.
Mode	When in Ad-Hoc mode, select Mixed mode if you want to enable both Wireless-B and Wireless-G to work in the same Ad-Hoc network. Choosing G-only will only allow Wireless-G devices to connect, but Wireless-B clients will not be able to associate. Note: In Infrastructure, you cannot specify the mode setting on the bridge. It will automatically be configured to the station you are connecting the Bridge to.
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.