• Setup
  • The Basic Setup screen is the first screen you will see when accessing the Bridge. Most users will be able to configure the Bridge and get it working properly using only the settings on this screen. Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will require that you enter specific information, such as User Name, Password, IP Address, or DNS IP Address. This information can be obtained from your ISP, if required.

    LAN

    Firmware

    The version number of the firmware currently installed is displayed here. Firmware should only be upgraded if you experience problems with the Bridge. You can check for the latest firmware at www.linksys.com (international users please go to the international section of the web site).

    Device Name

    You may assign any name to the Bridge up to 19 characters.

    MAC Address

    This displays the current MAC Address assigned to this device.

    Configuration Type

    Select "Automatic Configuration - DHCP" if your network has a DHCP server. If you choose Static IP Address, you must configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and DNS for each network computer (note that each IP Address must be unique).
    IP Address - Assign an IP address that is unique to your network. There's no need to purchase a separate IP address from your ISP.
    Subnet Mask - The Bridge's Subnet Mask (also known as IP Mask) must be the same as your Ethernet (wired) network.
    Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network's Gateway.
    The IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway will not apply if Automatic Configuration (DHCP) is selected.


    Wireless

    SSID

    The SSID is the unique 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. 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 unique name of your choice.

    Site Survey

    Click here to display the available wireless networks detected by the Bridge. Based on the information displayed, you can configure your Bridge to connect to a particular device.

    Network Type

    Select Infrastructure mode if you are connecting the Bridge to a network Access Point. Choose Ad-Hoc mode if the Bridge is connecting directly to another WET54G, PC or Notebook.

    Channel

    Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings, between 1 and 11 (in most of South, Central and North America) or 1 and 13 (most of Europe). All devices in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly.
    Note: In Infrastructure, you cannot specify a channel setting on the Bridge. It will automatically be configured to the station you are connecting the Bridge to.

    Mode

    When in Ad-Hoc mode, select Mixed mode if you want to enable both Wireless-B and Wireless-G to work in the same Ad-Hoc network. Choosing G-only will only allow Wireless-G devices to connect, but Wireless-B clients will not be able to associate.
    Note: In Infrastructure, you cannot specify the mode setting on the bridge. It will automatically be configured to the station you are connecting the Bridge to.

    Security

    The Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are four wireless security mode options supported by the Bridge: WPA Pre-Shared Key, WPA RADIUS, RADIUS, and WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) Under Ad-Hoc mode, WEP is the only option available.