User guide

Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
5. The Web-based Utility won’t open.
Make sure that you have a network adapter installed on the PC so you can
use the Web-based Utility.
6. The Web-based Utility does not recognize my password.
The password is case-sensitive. Make sure you are using the correct case(s)
when entering the password.
If you forget your password, you can push the Bridge’s Reset button. This
will reset the password to the default setting; however, all other Bridge set-
tings will be reset to the factory defaults as well. To use the default setting,
enter admin in the Password field.
7. After I make changes through the Web-based Utility, the new settings aren’t dis-
played on-screen.
Click the Refresh button of your web browser. If the new settings aren’t dis-
played, then unplug the power adapter from the Bridge. Plug the power
adapter back in, and then click the Refresh button again.
What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?
It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard
allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to commu-
nicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard. The
802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an oper-
ating frequency of 2.4GHz.
What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?
The product supports the following IEEE 802.11 functions:
• CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol
• Multi-Channel Roaming
• Automatic Rate Selection
• RTS/CTS feature
• Fragmentation
• Power Management
Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network?
This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over
a network. Consult the application’s user guide to determine if it supports oper-
ation over a network.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This section provides solutions to potential problems regarding the installation and
operation of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. If you can’t find an answer here,
check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
1. I can’t connect to the access point.
Open the Web-based Utility. On the Setup tab, perform the following steps:
• Verify that the operating mode is set to Infrastructure mode.
• Make sure that the SSID is the same as the SSID of the access point.
• On the WEP Encryption screen, make sure that all of the WEP settings are
the same as the WEP settings of the access point.
2. I don’t know how to change the Bridge’s IP address.
You have two ways to change the Bridge’s IP address.
• Open the Web-based Utility. On the Setup screen, click the Static IP
Address radio button, and change the IP address there.
• If you encounter problems, power the Bridge off and on again, or push the
Reset button. Then try to change the IP address again.
3. 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 net-
work as the PC using the Bridge.
• Make sure that the SSID and network mode are the same for all devices
connected to the same wireless network.
• If the wireless LAN settings are okay, make sure that all the devices are
on the same IP network.
4. The Web-based Utility doesn’t detect the Bridge.
Make sure that the Ethernet cable is properly connected and that the
Ethernet LED is lit. If the LED is not lit, change the position of the X-II slide
switch on the Bridge’s rear panel. Use the X setting if you are connecting the
Bridge to a network adapter. Use the II setting if you are connecting the
Bridge to a hub or switch. If you still do not have an active connection, then
change the position of the X-II switch again.
Common Problems and Solutions