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Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility
Status
Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge
Status
The
Status
screen displays the Bridge’s current status and settings. All information is read-only.
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Device Name - The name you have assigned to the Bridge is displayed here.
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Firmware Version - 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
. For more information, refer to “Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware.”
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MAC Address - The MAC Address of the Bridge is displayed here.
LAN Settings
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IP Address - The Bridge’s IP Address is displayed here.
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Subnet Mask - The Bridge’s Subnet Mask is displayed here.
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Gateway - The Gateway address for the Bridge is displayed here.
LAN Statistics
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Ethernet TX - The number of packets transmitted to the Ethernet network is displayed here.
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Ethernet RX - The number of packets received from the Ethernet network is displayed here.
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Wireless TX - The number of packets transmitted to the wireless network is displayed here.
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Wireless RX - The number of packets received from the wireless network is displayed here.
Wireless Settings
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SSID - The Bridge’s SSID is displayed here.
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Network Type - The Bridge’s mode is displayed here.
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Channel - The Bridge’s channel setting is displayed here.
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WEP - The status of the Bridge’s WEP encryption is displayed here.
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TX Rate - The Bridge’s transmission rate is displayed here.
Figure 7-7: Status Tab