User's Manual

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Chapter 1:Introduction
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The versatile Wireless Ethernet Bridge can make any wired Ethernet-equipped
device a part of your wireless network. At home, use the Wireless Ethernet
Bridge to connect to game consoles, set-top boxes, or computers into your
wireless network to share your high-speed network connection. In the office,
convert your Ethernet-wired printer, scanner, camera, notebook, or desktop into
a wireless networked device.
It’s completely driver-free, so it works on any platform and under any operat-
ing system! Since there are no drivers to load, setup is a snap—just plug it into
your device and configure the network settings through your web browser.
You can also use the Wireless Ethernet Bridge as a kind of “cable-less cable”
to connect remote areas together. Maybe Shipping is all the way across the
warehouse from Receiving. Or maybe you want to set up a home office in your
detached garage. With a Wireless Ethernet Bridge in the garage, and another
one (or a Wireless Access Point) in the house, you’re connected—with no
cabling hassle.
• An All-in-One Wireless Solution for Any Ethernet-Ready Network Device
• Interoperable with 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-Compliant Equipment
• No Additional Drivers Are Needed
• Up to 11 Mbps High-Speed Transfer Rate
• Dynamically Shifts between 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps for Maximum
Adaptability
• Supports up to 50 Remote Clients
• Assurance of Constant Connection via Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
(DSSS)
• Conveniently Eliminates Cables and Network Wires Used by Network
Devices
• Equipped with One Standard 10Base-T Interface for Connection with Any
Ethernet-Ready Networked Resource
• Capable of up to 128-Bit WEP Encryption
• Setup Wizard for Easy Installation
• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US
Calls
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
Wireless Ethernet Bridge
The Wireless Ethernet Bridge
Features
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
The Wireless Ethernet Bridge 1
Features 1
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Ethernet
Bridge 2
The Wireless Ethernet Bridge’s Back Panel 2
The Wireless Ethernet Bridge’s Front Panel LEDs 3
Chapter 3: Planning Your Wireless Network 4
Network Topology 4
Roaming 4
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 5
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless Ethernet
Bridge 7
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless Ethernet
Bridge 8
Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Ethernet Bridge
Web-based Utility 16
Overview 16
Starting the Web-based Utility 16
Setup 18
Password 24
Status 25
Help 27
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 29
Common Problems and Solutions 29
Frequently Asked Questions 30
Appendix B: Glossary 34
Appendix C: Specifications 39
Environmental 40
Appendix D: Warranty Information 41
Appendix E: Contact Information 42
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