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Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility
Setup
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
Setup
The
Setup
screen, shown in Figure 7-2, lets you configure the wired and wireless network settings for the Bridge.
•
Firmware - 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.
•
MAC Address - The MAC Address of the Bridge is displayed here.
LAN
•
Device Name - You may assign any name to the Bridge. Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if
you are using multiple bridges on the same wireless network.
•
Configuration Type - If the Bridge will obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server, such as a router,
then select
Automatic Configuration-DHCP
. If you are assigning the Bridge a static IP address, then select
Static IP Address
, and enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway address in the
IP Address
,
Subnet
Mask
, and
Gateway
fields.
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-sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric
characters, which may be any keyboard character (do not use any spaces). Make sure this setting is the same
for all devices in your wireless network. For added security, Linksys recommends that you change the default
SSID (linksys) to a name of your choice.
To search for available wireless networks, click the
Site Survey
button.
•
Network Type - Choose a wireless operating mode for the Bridge. Keep the default setting,
Infrastructure
, if
you want your wireless-equipped device to communicate with computers and other devices on your wired
network using a wireless access point. Select
Ad-Hoc
button if you want multiple wireless-equipped devices
to communicate directly with each other.
If you chose Ad-Hoc mode, then select the correct operating channel for your network from the
Channel
drop-
down menu. This should match the channel setting of the other devices in your wireless network.
Select the appropriate network mode. Keep the default,
Mixed
, if you have Wireless-G (802.11g) and
Wireless-B (802.11b) devices in your network. Select
G-Only
if you have only Wireless-G devices in your
network.
Figure 7-2: Setup Tab
