Linksys WBP54G V2 manual

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Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Copyright and T rademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered tradema rk or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are tr[...]

SP A IP Phone Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in This User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 3 Network Topology 3 Roaming 3 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 5 Overview 5 The LEDs 5 The Port 5 The Cable 6 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for P[...]

Appendix H: Regulatory Information 39 Appendix I: Contact Infor mation 46[...]

Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapte rs Figure 3-1: LEDs 5 Figure 3-2: Power Port 5 Figure 3-3: Combination Cable 6 Figure 4-1: Welcome Screen 7 Figure 4-2: License Agreement Screen 7 Figure 4-3: Check for Compatibility Screen 8 Figure 4-4: Disconnect the Power from th e Phone Adapter or IP Phone Screen 8 Figure 4-5: Power on the Bridge Screen 9 Figu[...]

Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapte rs Figure C-11: Browsed Devices on Network Screen - Select Bridge 27 Figure C-12: Upgrade Successful 28[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 1: Introduction How does the Bridge do this? Y ou can put your Linksys pho ne adapter or IP phone almost anywhere , without the cost and hassle of running network cables. The Bridge wa s specially designed to convert your phone adapter or IP phone into a wireless device[...]

2 What’s in This User Guide? Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters What’ s in This User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Bridge’ s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network This[...]

3 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network Network T opology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter . Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped [...]

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Network Layout Products using the 802.11g and 802.11b standards can communicate with each other . Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the notebook adapters for your laptop computers, PCI adapters f[...]

5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Overview Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridg e for Phone Adapters Over view The Bridge has two LEDs, a Power port, and a permanently attached cable. The LEDs The Bridge has two LEDs to indicate network activity . (N ot all versions[...]

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters The Cable Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters The Cable The Bridge has a combination Ethernet ne twork and power cable . Network For setup, you will use the Ethernet network cab le to conne ct the Bridge to your network router or PC running the Setup Wizard. After setup, you wil[...]

7 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connectin g the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Starting the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridg e for Phone Adapters Starting the S etup Wizard T o begin the setup pro cess, insert the Setup Wizard CD -ROM into your CD-ROM drive . The Setup Wiz[...]

8 Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 3. This screen will inform you about which Linksys phone adapters and IP pho nes work with the Bridge. Mak e sure your phone adapter or IP phone is listed on-screen. C lick Next to proceed with the installation process, or click Back to return to the previous screen. T o exit the Setup[...]

9 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connectin g the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 5. Connect the power jack to the Power port of the Brid ge. Then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Click Next to proceed with the installation process, or click Back to return to the previous[...]

10 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connectin g the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 7. A list of all Bridges for Phone Adapters that ca n be det ected by the Setup Wizard will be display ed. Select the Bridge you are installing and click Next. If the Bridge you want is not displayed, click[...]

11 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connectin g the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 9. Configure the wireless security settings. Select th e method your network is using, WP A, WPA2, WEP (128-Bit), or WEP (64-Bit). Then proceed to the appropria te instruc tions. If you are not using wirele[...]

12 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connectin g the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters WEP (128-Bit) or WEP (64-Bit) Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field and click Next. If you want to manually enter a WEP key , leave the Passphrase field blank and click Next. Passphrase - Enter a passp[...]

13 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connectin g the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 10. The new settings will be displayed. Review them before you proceed. Click Next to save your new settings, or click Back to return to the previous screen. 11. The Bridge will attempt to connect to the wi[...]

14 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connectin g the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 13. If the phone adapter or IP phone is in a different room, disconnect the power adapter from the electrical outlet. Move the power adapter and Bridge to the location of the phone adapter or IP phone. Clic[...]

15 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connectin g the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 15. Connect the power cable of the Bridge to the Power port of the phone adapter or IP phone . Then con nect the power adapter to an electrical outlet. Make sure the Bridge’ s Ether net and Wireless LEDs [...]

16 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connectin g the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 17. The Congratulations screen will appear . Click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard, or click Online Registration to register the Bridge at www .linksys.com/registration . Congratulations! Setup is complete. F[...]

17 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix A: T roubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions. ” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur d uring the installation and operation of the Wi[...]

18 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Frequently Asked Questions Which Linksys products will the Bridge work with? The Bridge will work with these Linksys phone adapters and IP phones, listed by model number: PAP2, SP A1001, SP A2000, SPA2002, SP A3000, SP A2100, SPA841, SP A842, SP A941, SP[...]

19 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters What IEEE 802.11g features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11g functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • OFDM protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • [...]

20 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters worldwide . This presents a truly revolutionar y opportunity to place convenien t high-speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe. What is Spread Spectrum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency tec hnique develo[...]

21 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible . Th e current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementa[...]

22 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters SSID . There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the optio n of broadcasting the SSID . While this option may be more[...]

23 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters WP A2. Enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters. Implementing encr yption may have a negative impact on your network’ s performance, but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network, encryption should be [...]

24 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware T o upgrade the Bridg e’ s firmware, follo w these instructions: 1. On a computer running Windows 2000 or XP , download the upgrade application (WBP54G Upgrade Application.zip) and the latest fir mware from Linksys's website at www .linksys[...]

25 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Broadband Router 5. On the Choose Destination Location screen, click the Next button. 6. When the utility has been installed, a pop-up screen will appear . Click the OK butto n. 7. A new window will appear on your desktop. Y ou will use it later in step 9. Disconnect the Bridge’ s com bination Etherne[...]

26 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Broadband Router 10. The Upgrade Utility screen will appear . Click Browse , and then click Browse T argets. 11. The Browsed Devices on Network screen will appear . Click the Files button. Figure C-8: Browsed Devices on Network Screen - Click Files Figure C-7: Upgrade Utility - Browse T argets[...]

27 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 12. Select the extracted firmware file , and then click the Open button. 13. The BIN File Information screen will appear . Click the OK button. 14. On the Browsed Devices on Network screen, select the Bridge from the Devices List, and click the Upgrade butto n. Figure C-10: BIN[...]

28 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 15. The Upgrade Utility will upgrade the Bridge’ s firm ware . A pop-up screen will appear when the upgrade is complete . Click the OK button. 16. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the PC . If the phone adapter or IP phone is in a different room, disconnect the power[...]

29 Appendi x D: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier . These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appe[...]

30 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix E: Glossar y This glossary contains som e basic networking terms you may come across when u sing this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www .linksys.com/glossary . Access Point - A device tha t allows wireless-equipped computers and oth[...]

31 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall pr otection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Ser ver) - The IP address of your ISP's ser ver , which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific name[...]

32 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device . IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the I[...]

33 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet conne ctor that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together . Server - A[...]

34 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters TKIP (T emp oral Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encr yption pro tocol that provides dynamic encr yption keys for each packet transmitted. T opology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - T ransmission Rate . Upgrade - T o replace existing software or firmware with a newer ver[...]

35 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix F: Specifications Model WBP54G Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g Port One 5V/2A DC power input port LEDs Ethernet and Wireless Cabling T ype One combo-power/Ethern et cable attached to the device with DC power jack and RJ-45 Ethernet connector #[...]

36 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Certifications FCC, CE, cUL, IC-03, Wi-Fi, WP A, WP A2 Operating T emp . 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage T emp . -20° C to 70° C (-4° F to 158° F) Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing[...]

37 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapte rs Appendix G: W arranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants this Linksys hardw are product against defects in materials and workmanship und er normal use for the Warranty Period, which begins on the date of purchase by the original end-user purchaser and lasts for the[...]

38 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapte rs limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction. T O THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LA W , IN NO EVENT WILL LINK[...]

39 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapte rs Appendix H: Regulator y Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reasona[...]

40 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Safety Notices Caution: T o reduce the risk of fire , use only No.26 A WG or larger telecommunication line cord. Do not use this product near water , for example , in a wet basement or near a swim ming pool. Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a rem[...]

41 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapte rs User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains importa nt information for u sers with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are require[...]

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45 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Dual-Band Wireless Access Point For more information, visit www .linksys.com.[...]

46 Appendix I: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapte rs Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you [...]