Belkin 802.11g User Manual

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802.11g Wireless
Ethernet Bridge

Connect your gaming console or
Ethernet-equipped PC to a wireless network

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Applications and Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Knowing your Wireless Ethernet Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Connecting the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Connecting the Bridge Using the Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Setting Up your Computer to Use Web-Based Setup Interface . . . . . . . . .13

Connecting the Bridge Using Web-Based Setup Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Bridge Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Restart the Wireless Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Restore Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Save Current Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Restore Previous Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge (the
Bridge). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the
freedom you need around the home or office without using cables. The 802.11g
Wireless Ethernet Bridge works like a conventional network card, but without the
wires. The easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in
minutes. Please be sure to read through this manual completely to be sure that
you are getting the most out of your Wireless Ethernet Bridge.

System Requirements

• Computing device, such as a computer (PC and Mac®), or any device with
an available Ethernet port

• (Installation Wizard) Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, XP

Package Contents

• Belkin 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge

• Ethernet cable

•Installation Software CD

•User Manual

• Quick Installation Guide

• Registration Card

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OVERVIEW

Features

The Bridge complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate
with other 802.11b- and 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps and
54Mbps. 802.11g products run at speeds of up to 54Mbps and operate on the
same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b Wi-Fi products.

• 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation

•Integrated, easy-to-use Wireless Ethernet Bridge Wizard

• Wireless interface compliance with the IEEE 802.11g standard products

• Ethernet interface, for operation in virtually all Ethernet-equipped devices

• 64- or 128-bit wireless encryption (WEP)

• Wireless access to networked resources

• Support for both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) networking modes

• Data rate of up to 54Mbps

• Supports 11, 5.5, 2, or 1Mbps rates (802.11b)

•Supports 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, or 6Mbps rates (54g)

• Easy installation and use

• External antenna

• LED power, network link, and wireless indicators

Applications and Advantages

• Wireless roaming around the home or office

Offers the freedom of networking without cables.

• Connection rates of up to 54Mbps

Provides immediate, higher-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and
hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b products.

• Compatibility with 802.11b products

802.11g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi
(IEEE 802.11b) products and with other IEEE 802.11g products.

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OVERVIEW

• Difficult-to-wire environments

Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where
wiring is difficult to install.

• Frequently changing environments

Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or
change locations.

• Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time

Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and construction
sites, which need networks on a short-term basis; also companies that need
additional workstations for a peak activity period.

• SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs

Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need.

Product Specifications

Standards

IEEE 802.3/IEEE 802.3U
10/100Base-T Ethernet

Wireless:

Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Data Rate 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps

802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps

Modulation 802.11b: CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK

802.11g: OFDM
Operating Frequency 2.412-2.497GHz ISM band
Operating Channels 802.11b: 11 for North America, 14 for Japan, 13 for Europe

802.11g: 11 for North America, 13 for Japan, 13 for Europe
Security 64-/128-bit WEP

Protocol Supported: TCP/IP
Management: Software & Browser-based
Ports: 1 10/100Base-T RJ45 port

1 power jack
1 reset button

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OVERVIEW

Knowing your Wireless Ethernet Bridge

a

b

c

a. Power Link LED

Solid: Bridge is ON
Blinking: Bridge is OFF

b. Ethernet Link LED

Solid: Connected to Ethernet
Off: Ethernet disconnected
Blinking: Transferring data
Green: 10Mbps device connected
Amber: 100Mbps device connected

c. WLAN Link LED

Solid: Bridge is ON
Blinking: Transferring data wirelessly

Off: Bridge is OFF

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CONNECTING THE HARDWARE

1. Connect the included Ethernet network cable into the LAN port on the back of

the 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge and plug the other end of the cable to
the back of your computer or any other Ethernet-enabled device.

2. Turn on your Bridge by connecting the power supply cable to your Bridge.

Then plug the other end into a power outlet.

3. In most instances, the Bridge will work out-of-the-box. In cases where you

need to set up the Bridge for special settings, you need to run the setup
wizard from a PC or configure it using a web-based setup. Non-Windows users,
please refer to the “Setting Up your Computer to Use Web-Based Setup”
section in this manual for advanced setup.

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CONNECTING THE BRIDGE USING THE SETUP WIZARD

Attention: Your Bridge should work out-of-the-box. You only need to run the
Wizard for special settings such as encryption or head-to-head gaming play.

1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. The “Wireless Setup Wizard” screen should automatically appear.

Note: If the Easy Setup Wizard does not start up automatically, select your CD-ROM
drive from “My Computer” and double-click on the file named “Setup” on the CD-ROM.

3. The Wizard will start. Click “Setup” to proceed.

4. Ensure the Bridge is connected to your network correctly and click “Next”.

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CONNECTING THE BRIDGE USING THE SETUP WIZARD

5. Select the Bridge you wish to set up and click “Next”.

6. Leave the password blank and click “Next” to continue for initial setup.

Note: If this is not your first time setting up this Bridge and you already were
assigned a password, enter your password and click “Next”.

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