Linksys wet54g Guía Del Usuario
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
21
Instant Wireless
®
Series
20
LAN
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Device Name - You may assign any name to the Bridge. Unique, memo-
rable names are helpful, especially if you are using multiple bridges on the
same wireless network.
rable names are helpful, especially if you are using multiple bridges on the
same wireless network.
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Configuration Type - If the Bridge will obtain an IP address automatical-
ly 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.
ly 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
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SSID - The SSID is the network name shared among all devices in a wire-
less network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless net-
work. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters,
which may be any keyboard character (do not use any 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.
less network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless net-
work. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters,
which may be any keyboard character (do not use any 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.
To search for available wireless networks, click the Site Survey button.
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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 button if you want multiple
wireless-equipped devices to communicate directly with each other.
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 button 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 in the Channel drop-down menu. The channel you choose
should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network.
Then select the appropriate network mode. Keep the default, Mixed, if you
have Wireless-G (draft 802.11g) and Wireless-B (802.11b) devices in your
network. Select G-Only if you have only Wireless-G devices in your net-
work.
your network in the Channel drop-down menu. The channel you choose
should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network.
Then select the appropriate network mode. Keep the default, Mixed, if you
have Wireless-G (draft 802.11g) and Wireless-B (802.11b) devices in your
network. Select G-Only if you have only Wireless-G devices in your net-
work.
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WEP - To enable WEP encryption, click the Enable radio button. To
increase wireless network security, using WEP encryption is strongly rec-
ommended. Then click the Edit WEP Settings button to configure the
WEP settings. To disable WEP encryption, keep the default, Disable.
increase wireless network security, using WEP encryption is strongly rec-
ommended. Then click the Edit WEP Settings button to configure the
WEP settings. To disable WEP encryption, keep the default, Disable.
The Setup screen lets you configure the wired and wireless network settings
for the Bridge.
for the Bridge.
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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.
Firmware should be upgraded ONLY if you experience problems with the
Bridge. Firmware updates are posted at www.linksys.com.
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MAC Address - The MAC Address of the Bridge is displayed here.
Note: You may have to refresh this page to see any new settings.
Setup
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