Page 2 - Copyright and Trademarks
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All ri...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Network Layout 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 6 The Back Panel 6 ...
Page 4 - Security Precautions
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Security Precautions 47 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 47 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 50 Appendix D: Windows Help 51 Appendix E: Glossary 52 Appendix F: Specifications 59 Appendix G: Warranty Information 61 Appendix H: Regulatory Informatio...
Page 5 - List of Figures; Figure 2-3: Network Using Wireless Bridging
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch List of Figures Figure 2-1: Infrastructure Network 4 Figure 2-2: Ad-Hoc Network 5 Figure 2-3: Network Using Wireless Bridging 5 Figure 3-1: Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: Front Panel 7 Figure 3-3: Side Panel 8 Figure 4-1: Connect to the Network 10 Figure 4-2: ...
Page 7 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome
1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-port Switch. The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-port Switch can make any wired Ethernet-equipped device a part of your wirele...
Page 8 - What’s in this Guide?
2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch. • Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Wireless-G Ethernet Brid...
Page 10 - Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network; Network Topology
4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a w...
Page 11 - Network Layout
5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Layout Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Network Layout The Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g routers, such as model numbers BEFW11S4 and WRT54G, as well as access points, including model numbers WAP11...
Page 12 - Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet; The Back Panel
6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port SwitchThe Back Panel Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch The Back Panel All network connections to the Bridge are made through the ports on i...
Page 13 - The Front Panel
7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port SwitchThe Front Panel Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch The Front Panel The LEDs indicate network activity experienced by the Bridge. (See Figure 3-2.) Power Green. The Power LED will light up when the Bridge is powe...
Page 15 - The Side Panel
9 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port SwitchThe Side Panel Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch The Side Panel The Power port is on the side panel. (See Figure 3-3.) Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.
Page 16 - Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup 1. Attach the Bridge’s antenna. 2. Plug the included Ethernet network cable into one of the five LAN ports on the back panel ...
Page 18 - Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
12 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Now that you’ve connected the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge to your wired network, you are ready to set it up. The Setup Wizard will guide you throu...
Page 24 - Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge; Connection to a Network Device; Wall Mount Placement Option
18 Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Network UseConnection to a Network Device Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Network Use Connection to a Network Device 1. After configuration, unplug the power cable from ...
Page 25 - Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge; Overview
19 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based UtilityOverview Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Overview The Bridge is designed to function properly after you configure it using the Setup Wizard. However, if...
Page 26 - Setup; LAN
20 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based UtilitySetup Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Setup The Setup screen, shown in Figure 7-2, lets you configure the wired and wireless network settings for the Bridge. When finished making your changes on this tab, click the App...
Page 27 - Wireless
21 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based UtilitySetup Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 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-sensit...
Page 36 - Advanced Wireless
30 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based UtilityWireless Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless Use the Wireless screen, shown in Figure 7-14, to customize advanced wireless settings and clone a MAC address onto the Bridge. Advanced Wireless • Transmission Rate - ...
Page 37 - Switch Tab; Spanning Tree Protocol
31 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based UtilityWireless Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 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 multiple devices to the Bri...
Page 38 - QOS
32 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based UtilityWireless Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Cost - The path cost to forward packets from this port, it's usually inversely proportional to the speed of the port. State - The STP state determined by the Spanning Tree proto...
Page 39 - Switch Table
33 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based UtilityWireless Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch • All Packets - This rate limit will be applied to all packets. • Flooded - This rate limit will be applied to Flooded unicast and Multicast and Broadcast packets. • Multicast -...
Page 40 - VLAN
34 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based UtilityWireless Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch dynamic learned entries to force it to learn again. It will only dump at most 64 entries per page. If there are already 64 entries, use Get Next Page to get more pages. • Life R...
Page 42 - RMON Statistics
36 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based UtilityWireless Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch RMON Statistics This screen is used to view the RMON counters for each port. Port Selection - Select the port to display the packets statistics. EtherStatsDropEvents - The total...
Page 44 - Port Mirroring
38 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based UtilityPort Mirroring Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Port Mirroring This screen shows the status of each port and allows you to configure the port mirroring settings for the manage switch feature. The information here is for...
Page 45 - Access List
39 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based UtilityAccess List Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Access List This screen is used to configure the access list settings between wireless and switch ports. Access List Type - An Access List is a list of source MAC addresses. ...
Page 46 - Wireless Status; LAN Settings
40 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based UtilityWireless Status Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Figure 7-22: Wireless Status Tab Wireless Status The Status screen displayed the Bridge’s current status and settings. All information is read-only. • Device Name - The n...
Page 47 - SNMP
41 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Click the Refresh button to obtain the most up-to-date settings and statistics. Click the Help button for additional on-screen information. SNMP This screen is used to configure the SNM...
Page 49 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions
43 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur dur...
Page 50 - Frequently Asked Questions
44 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 4. 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...
Page 53 - Appendix B: Wireless Security; Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
47 Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but t...
Page 56 - Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
50 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware You can use the Bridge’s Web-based Utility to upgrade the firmware; however, firmware should be upgraded ONLY if you experience problems with the Bridge. To upgrade the Bridge’s firmware, f...
Page 57 - Appendix D: Windows Help; Shared Resources
51 Appendix D: Windows Help Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can ...
Page 65 - Appendix F: Specifications
59 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Appendix F: Specifications Model WET54GS5 Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.1Q, 802.1d, 802.1p Ports 5 10/100 Ports with Auto MDI/MDIX support, Power Buttons Reset Button Cabling Type Category 5 or better L...
Page 66 - Operating Humidity
60 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Operating Temp. 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Storage Temp. -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty
Page 67 - Appendix G: Warranty Information
61 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Appendix G: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmansh...
Page 68 - Appendix H: Regulatory Information; FCC Statement; FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
62 Appendix H: Regulatory InformationFCC Statement Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC Statement 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 des...
Page 69 - Appendix I: Contact Information
63 Appendix I: Contact Information Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information a...
