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Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e 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 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are t[...]

Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e 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 [...]

Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Ad apters 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 Brid[...]

Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Ad apters 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: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e Adapters Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e 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 pho ne adapter or IP phone [...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in This User Guide? Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e 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[...]

3 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e 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 Phon e 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 Phon e Adapters Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridg e 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[...]

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters The Cable Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e Adapters The Cable The Bridge has a combination Ethernet ne twork and power cable . Network For setup, you will use the Ethernet network cable to connect the Bridg e 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 Phon e Adapters Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridg e for Phone Adapters T o configure the Bridge, run the Setup Wizar d on the CD enclosed with the Bridge . This chapter and the Setup Wizard will gu[...]

8 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connectin g the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e Adapters 3. This screen will inform you about which Linksys phone adapters and IP phones work with the Bridge . Make sure your phone adapter or IP phone is listed on-screen. Click Next to procee d with the installat[...]

9 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connectin g the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e 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 previou[...]

10 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connectin g the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e 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 an d click Next . If the Bridge you want is not displayed, cli [...]

11 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connectin g the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e Adapters 9. Configure the wireless security settings. Select the method yo ur network is using, WP A, WP A2, WEP (128-Bit), or WEP (64-Bit). Then proceed to the appropria te instruc tions. If you are not using wire[...]

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

13 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connectin g the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e 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 w[...]

14 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connectin g the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e 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. Cli[...]

15 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connectin g the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Running the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e 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 Phon e Adapters 17. The Congratulations screen will appear . Click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard, or click Online Regist ration to register the Bridge at www .link sys.com/registration . Congratulations! S etup is comp le[...]

17 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e 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 W[...]

18 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e Adapters Frequently Ask ed Questions Which Linksys p roducts will the Bridg e 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[...]

19 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e Adapters What IEEE 802.11g feat ures 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 Phon e 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 Spec trum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency tec hnique deve[...]

21 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e 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 implement[...]

22 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e Adapters SSID. There are several things to k eep 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 mor[...]

23 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e 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 b[...]

24 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e 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 applica tion (WBP54G Upgrade Application.zip) and the latest fir mware from Linksys's website at www .link [...]

25 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Broad band 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 button. 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 Broad band Router 10. The Upgrade Utility screen will appear . Click Browse , and then click Browse T a rgets . 11. The Browsed Devices on Netw ork 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 Phon e Adapters 12. Select the extracted firmw are file , and then click the Op en button. 13. The BIN File Information screen will appear . Click the OK button. 14. On the Browsed Devices on Netw ork screen, select the Bridge from the Devices List, and click the Upgrade butto n. Figure C-10:[...]

28 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e 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 but ton. 16. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the PC . If the phone adapter or IP phone is in a different room, disconnect the pow[...]

29 Appendi x D: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e 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 app[...]

30 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e 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 P oint - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and ot[...]

31 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e 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 omain N ame S erver) - The IP address of your ISP's ser ver , which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A speci[...]

32 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e 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 nter net P rotocol Sec urity) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at [...]

33 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e Adapters RJ-45 ( R egistered J ack -45 ) - An Ethernet connecto r 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 . Serv[...]

34 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e 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 Phon e 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 int[...]

36 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e 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 Ad apters Appendix G: W arranty Information Linksys wa rrants to Y ou that, for a pe riod of three y ears (the “W arranty Period”), y our Linksys Produc t will be substantially free of defec ts in materials and w orkmanship un der normal use . Y our exclusive remed y and Linksys&ap[...]

38 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Ad apters 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[...]

39 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Ad apters Safety Notices Caution: T o reduce the risk of fire, use only No .26 AWG 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[...]

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

41 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Ad apters 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 Wireles[...]

42 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Ad apters Belgium The Belgian Institute for Postal Ser vices and T elecommun icat 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 e en [...]

43 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Ad apters Product Usage Restrictions This product is designed for indoor usage only . Outdo or 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 ap[...]

44 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Ad apters Windows 2000 1. Open the Control P anel . 2. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections . 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 Ou tput [...]

45 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Ad apters 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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49 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-G Bridge for Phon e Adapters For more information, visit www .linksys.com/inter national.[...]

50 Appendix I: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Ad apters 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 Eur[...]