Cisco WIRELESS-G WBP54G manuale d’uso

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Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Copyright and T r ademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U .S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc . All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are tr[...]

Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Table of Contents 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 a[...]

Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters List of Figures 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 Bridg[...]

Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Figure C-10: BIN File Information Screen 27 Figure C-11: Browsed Devices on Network Screen - Select Bridge 27 Figure C-12: Upgrade Successful 28[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 1: Introduction Wel c o me Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapter s. With this Bridge, your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever . How does the Bridge do this? Y ou can put your Linksys phone adapter or IP phone almos[...]

2 Chapter 1: Introduction 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 o[...]

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 La yout 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 [...]

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 Bridge for Phone Adapters Overview 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 o[...]

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 network and power cable. Network For setup, you will use the Ethernet network cable to connect the Bridge to your network router or PC running the Setup Wizard. After setup, you will us[...]

7 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G B ridge for Phone Adapters Starting the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters T o configure the Bridge, run the Setup Wizard on the CD enclosed with the Bridge . This chapter and the Setup Wizard will guide[...]

8 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G B ridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 3. This screen will inform you about which Linksys phone adapters and IP phones work with the Brid ge . Make sure your phone adapter or IP phone is listed on-screen. Click Next to proceed with the installati[...]

9 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G B ridge 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 Connecting the Wireless-G B ridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 7. A list of all Bridges for Phone Adapters that can be det ected by the Setup Wizard will be displayed. Select the Bridge you are installing and click Next . If the Bridge you want is not displayed, click [...]

11 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G B ridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 9. Configure the wireless security settings. Select the method your network is using, WPA, WP A2, WEP (128-Bit), or WEP (64-Bit). Then proceed to the appropriate instruc tions. If you are not using wireless[...]

12 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G B ridge 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 W EP key , leave the Passphrase field blank and click Next . P assphrase - Enter a p[...]

13 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G B ridge 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 Connecting the Wireless-G B ridge 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 Connecting the Wireless-G B ridge 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 connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet. Make sure the Bridge’ s Ethernet and Wireless LEDs ar[...]

16 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G B ridge 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 Re gistration to register the Bridge at www .linksys.com/registration . Congratulations! Setup i s complete.[...]

17 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Common Problems and Solution s Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix A: T roubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions. ” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installa tion and operation of the Wir[...]

18 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Frequently Ask ed 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, SPA2100, SP A841, SP A842, SPA941, SP[...]

19 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g 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: Troubleshootin g Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters worldwide . This presents a truly revolutionar y opportunity to place convenient high-speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe. What is Spread Spectrum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique develope[...]

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

22 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 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 co[...]

23 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters WP A2 . Enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters. Implementing encryption m ay 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: Upgrading Firm ware Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware T o upgrade the Bridg e’ s firmware, follow these instructions: 1. On a computer running Windows 2000 or XP , download the upgrade application (W BP54G Upgrade Application.zip) and the latest firmware from Linksys's website at www .linksys.[...]

25 Appendix C: Upgrading Firm ware Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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 button. 7. A new window will appear on your desktop. Y ou will use it later in step 9. Disconnect the Bridge’ s combination Ethernet[...]

26 Appendix C: Upgrading Firm ware Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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: Upgrading Firm ware 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 scr een, select the Bridge from the Devices List, and click the Upgrade button. Figure C-10: BIN[...]

28 Appendix C: Upgrading Firm ware Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 15. The Upgrade Utility will upgrade the Bridge’ s firmware. A pop-up scr een will appear when the upgrade is complete. Clic k 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 a[...]

29 Appendix D : Windows Help Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used o perating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier . These features can be a ccessed 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 some basic networking ter ms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary . Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other [...]

31 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters DMZ ( D e m ilitarized Z one) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet. DNS ( D om ain N ame S erver) - The IP address of your ISP's server , which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specif[...]

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 ( I nternet P rotocol Sec urity) - A VPN protocol used to imp lement secure exchange of packets at t[...]

33 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters RJ-45 ( R egistered J ack -45 ) - An Ethernet connector 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[...]

34 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters TKIP ( T emporal K ey I ntegrity P rotocol) - a wireless encr yption protocol 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 v[...]

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 /Ethernet cable (with built-in connectors) attached to the device # of Antennas One inte[...]

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 Adapters Appendix G: W arranty Information Linksys warr ants to Y ou that, for a period of th ree years (the “Wa rranty Period”), your Linksys P roduct will be substantially free of defects in mat erials and workmanship under no rmal use. Y our exclusive remedy and Linksys' e [...]

38 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 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 reasonable[...]

39 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 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 swimming pool. Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a r[...]

40 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Compliance Information for 2.4-GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the EU and Other Countries Following the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive)[...]

41 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters The following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC: • Radio: EN 300 328 • EMC: EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 • Safety: EN 60950 and either EN 50385 or EN 50371 CE Marking For the Linksys Wireless-[...]

42 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Belgium The Belgian Institute for Postal Services an d T elecommunicat ions (BIPT) must be notified of any outdoor wireless link having a range exceeding 300 meters. Please check http://www .bipt.be for m ore details. Draadloze verbindingen voor buitengebruik en met een reik[...]

43 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Product Usage Restrictions This product is designed for indoor usage only . Outdoor usage is not recommended. This product is designed for use with the standard, integral or dedicated (external) antenna(s) that is/are shipped together with the equipment. However , some appli[...]

44 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Windows 2000 1. Open the Control P anel . 2. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Conn ections . 3. Select your current wireless connection, and select Properties . 4. From the Properties screen, click the Configure button. 5. Click the Advanced tab , and select P ower Outp ut .[...]

45 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important info rmation for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required t[...]

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49 Appendix H: Regulatory Informat ion Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters For more information, visit www .linksys.com/internation al.[...]

50 Appendix I: Contact Information Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and update s to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com/inter national If you experience problems with any Linksys product, you can e-mail us at: In Europe[...]