10
C
HAPTER
2: I
NSTALLING
THE
W
ORKGROUP
B
RIDGE
Printer Connection
You can connect the bridge directly to a printer as shown below. Used this way,
the workgroup bridge allows you to place a printer in an area that is not wired
for Ethernet.
Computer Connection
You can connect the bridge directly to a computer as shown below. Used this way,
the workgroup bridge can convert a desktop computer to a wireless computer.
This connection also allows you to configure a bridge before connecting it to
another device.
Checking the LED
Indicators
When the bridge is connected to power, two LEDs indicate activity as described
below.
LED Indicator
Location
Description
Wireless
association
On the top of
the bridge
■
On—Unit is receiving power.
■
Off—Unit is not receiving power.
■
Blinking—The unit is transmitting or receiving. Faster
blinking indicates faster transmission speed.
Ethernet
connection
At the RJ45
Ethernet
connector
■
On—Unit is receiving power.
■
Off—The unit is not receiving power.
■
Blinking—Wired LAN traffic is detected. Faster blinking
indicates heavier traffic.
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