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in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, when used within

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FCC STATEMENT

This Wireless Ethernet Bridge has been tested and complies with the specifications for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-

cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-

lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-

rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices

• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s

• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

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This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance

20cm between the radiator and your body.

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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require

the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations.

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Linksys Group declares that the Instant Wireless Series products included in the Instant

Wireless Series conform to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC:

• ETS 300-826, 301 489-1 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.

• EN 609 50 Safety

• ETS 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.

Note: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use

may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For

more details, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance.

Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of

above 100 mW are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and

are not allowed for use within the European community and countries that have adopted

the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and/or the CEPT recommendation Rec 70.03.

For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys

Corporate Compliance.

• Linksys Group vakuuttaa täten että Instant Wireless IEEE 802.11 PC Card tyyppinen

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ten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen.

• Linksys Group déclare que la carte PC Instant Wireless IEEE 802.11 est conforme

aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC, la

directive 89/336/EEC, et à la directive 73/23/EEC.

• Belgique B L’utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 11 (2462 MHz), 12 (2467

MHz), et 13 (2472 MHz).

Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au-dessus d’un

espace public, aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins

de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l’IBPT

est requise. Pour une utilisation publique à l’extérieur de bâtiments, une licence de

l’IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter l’IBPT.

• France F: Bande de fréquence restreinte: seuls les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457,

2462, 2467, et 2472 MHz respectivement) doivent être utilisés en France. Toute util-

isation, qu'elle soit intérieure ou extérieure, est soumise à autorisation. Vous pouvez

contacter l'Autorité de Régulation des Télécommuniations (http://www.art-telecom.fr)

pour la procédure à suivre.

• France F: Restricted frequency band: only channels 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462,

2467, and 2472 MHz respectively) may be used in France. License required for

every indoor and outdoor installations. Please contact ART for procedure to follow.

• Deutschland D: Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwending, aber nicht genehmi-

gungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.

• Germany D: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for proce-

dure to follow.

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con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. L'uso per installazione in esterni non e' per-

messa.

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• the Netherlands NL License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for

procedure to follow.

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Chapter 1:Introduction

The versatile Wireless Ethernet Bridge can make any wired Ethernet-equipped

device a part of your wireless network. At home, use the Wireless Ethernet

Bridge to connect to game consoles, set-top boxes, or computers into your

wireless network to share your high-speed network connection. In the office,

convert your Ethernet-wired printer, scanner, camera, notebook, or desktop into

a wireless networked device.

It’s completely driver-free, so it works on any platform and under any operat-

ing system! Since there are no drivers to load, setup is a snap—just plug it into

your device and configure the network settings through your web browser.

You can also use the Wireless Ethernet Bridge as a kind of “cable-less cable”

to connect remote areas together. Maybe Shipping is all the way across the

warehouse from Receiving. Or maybe you want to set up a home office in your

detached garage. With a Wireless Ethernet Bridge in the garage, and another

one (or a Wireless Access Point) in the house, you’re connected—with no

cabling hassle.

• An All-in-One Wireless Solution for Any Ethernet-Ready Network Device

• Interoperable with 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-Compliant Equipment

• No Additional Drivers Are Needed

• Up to 11 Mbps High-Speed Transfer Rate

• Dynamically Shifts between 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps for Maximum

Adaptability

• Supports up to 50 Remote Clients

• Assurance of Constant Connection via Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum

(DSSS)

• Conveniently Eliminates Cables and Network Wires Used by Network

Devices

• Equipped with One Standard 10Base-T Interface for Connection with Any

Ethernet-Ready Networked Resource

• Capable of up to 128-Bit WEP Encryption

• Setup Wizard for Easy Installation

• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US

Calls

• 1-Year Limited Warranty

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

The Wireless Ethernet Bridge 1

Features 1

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless Ethernet

Bridge 2

The Wireless Ethernet Bridge’s Back Panel 2

The Wireless Ethernet Bridge’s Front Panel LEDs 3

Chapter 3: Planning Your Wireless Network 4

Network Topology 4

Roaming 4

Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 5

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless Ethernet

Bridge 7

Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless Ethernet

Bridge 8

Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Ethernet Bridge

Web-based Utility 16

Overview 16

Starting the Web-based Utility 16

Setup 18

Password 24

Status 25

Help 27

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 29

Common Problems and Solutions 29

Frequently Asked Questions 30

Appendix B: Glossary 34

Appendix C: Specifications 39

Environmental 40

Appendix D: Warranty Information 41

Appendix E: Contact Information 42 1

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PWR Green. The PWR LED will light up when

the Bridge is powered on.

DIAG Green. The DIAG LED will light up when

there is a connection error. Re-establish the

connection to eliminate the error.

LAN Green. The LAN LED will be lit steadily

when the Bridge is connected to the LAN.

The LED will blink when there is LAN traf-

fic.

WLAN Green. The WLAN LED indicates the status

of the link to the wireless local area network

(WLAN). The WLAN LED will be lit

steadily when the Bridge is connected to the

WLAN. The LED will blink when there is

WLAN traffic.

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the

Wireless Ethernet Bridge

Reset The Reset button resets the Bridge to its factory default set-

tings.

The X-II selection switch offers a choice between two set-

tings. Use the Xsetting if you are connecting the Bridge to a

network card or other Ethernet device. Use the II setting if

you are connecting the Bridge to a hub or switch.

LAN The LAN port is where you will connect your Ethernet net-

work cable.

Power The Power port is where you will connect your power.

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antenna or transmitter

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Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in which

they may be set up: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc. Choosing between these two

modes depends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or

peripherals with a wired network or not.

If the computers on the wireless network need to be accessible by a wired net-

work or need to share a peripheral, such as a printer, with the wired network

computers, the wireless network should be set up in the Infrastructure mode.

The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around an access point, which serves

as the main point of communications in a wireless network (see Figure 3-1).

Access points transmit data to PCs equipped with wireless network card, which

can roam within a certain radial range of the access point. Multiple access

points can be arranged to work in succession to extend the roaming range, and

can be set up to communicate with your Ethernet hardware as well.

Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode

Figure 3-1

Chapter 3: Planning Your

Wireless Network

Network Topology

A wireless LAN is exactly like a regular LAN, except that each network device

in the LAN uses a Wireless Ethernet Bridge to connect to the network without

using wires. Computers in a wireless LAN must be configured to share the

same radio channel.

The Wireless Ethernet Bridge provides LAN access for wireless network

devices. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure con-

figuration. A group of Wireless Ethernet Bridge users and an access point com-

pose a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each PC equipped with an Wireless Ethernet

Bridge in a BSS can talk to any computer in a wired LAN infrastructure via the

Bridge.

An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a Wireless Ethernet

Bridge to a wired LAN, and doubles the effective wireless transmission range

for two Wireless Ethernet Bridge PCs. Since the access point is able to forward

data within its BSS, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure LAN

is doubled.

The use of a unique ID in a Basic Service Set is essential.

The Wireless LAN infrastructure configuration is appropriate for enterprise-

scale wireless access to a central database, or as a wireless application for

mobile users.

Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. More

than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS). This con-

tinuous network allows users to roam freely within an ESS. All Wireless

Ethernet Bridge PCs within one Extended Service Set must be configured with

the same SSID.

Selecting a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position is rec-

ommended. Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal

will greatly enhance performance.

Network Topology

Roaming

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If the wireless network is relatively

small and needs to share resources

only with the other computers on the

wireless network, then the Ad-Hoc

mode can be used. Ad-Hoc mode

allows computers equipped with

wireless transmitters and receivers to

communicate directly with each

other, eliminating the need for an

access point. The drawback of this

mode is that in Ad-Hoc mode, wire-

less-equipped computers are not able

to communicate with computers on a

wired network. And, of course, com-

munication between the wireless-equipped computers is limited by the distance and

interference directly between them.

Figure 3-2 shows a typical scenario of four Wireless Ethernet Bridges in ad-hoc

mode. Figure 3-3 shows a typical wireless bridging scenario using two Wireless

Ethernet Bridges. Each wireless network is connected to a Wireless Ethernet

Bridge through a switch. A separate notebook computer is equipped with a

wireless PC card and can communicate with both wireless networks as long as

it has the same SSID and channel as both wireless networks.

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

panel of the Bridge.

2. The X-II selection switch offers a choice between two settings. Slide the

X-II selection switch to the Xposition if you are connecting the Bridge to a

network card or other Ethernet device. Slide the X-II selection switch to the

II position if you are connecting the Bridge to a hub or switch.

3. Plug the other end of the Ethernet network cable into the RJ-45 port on the

PC you wish to use to configure the Bridge.

4. Plug the supplied power cable into the Power port on the back panel of the

Bridge. Then plug the other end into an electrical outlet.

5. Proceed to the next section, “Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless Ethernet

Bridge.”

6. After configuration, unplug the Ethernet network cable from the PC, and

plug it into the RJ-45 port on the Ethernet-ready network device you wish

to add to the wireless network.

The hardware installation is complete.

Figure 4-1

Figure 3-3

Figure 3-2

Wireless Ethernet Bridge

2. The screen shown in Figure 5-2 shows the two ways to configure the Bridge

using this Setup Wizard. Optimally, you should perform this setup through

a PC on your wired network. You can also set up the Bridge through one of

the PCs on your wireless network. Click the Next button to continue or the

Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.

3. The screen shown in Figure 5-3 displays a list of Wireless Ethernet Bridges

on your network, along with the status information for each Bridge. (If you

have only one Bridge on your network, it will be the only one displayed.)

Select the Bridge you are currently installing by clicking its name in the

Selection box. Write down the IP address of the Wireless Ethernet Bridge,

so you can use it to access the Web-based Utility later. Click the Yes button

to continue or the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.

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Figure 5-2

Figure 5-3

Chapter 5: Setting Up the

Wireless Ethernet Bridge

Now that you’ve connected the Wireless Ethernet Bridge to your wired net-

work, you are ready to set it up. The Setup Wizard will guide you through all

the steps necessary.

1. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. The

Setup Utility should run automatically, and the screen in Figure 5-1 should

appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field

that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM

drive).

Click the Setup button to continue using the Setup Wizard. Click the User

Guide button to open the pdf version of this User Guide. Click the Linksys

Web button to access the Linksys website using an active Internet connec-

tion. Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.

Figure 5-1

Wireless Ethernet Bridge

6. The Basic Settings screen will now appear. Enter your wireless network’s

SSID, and select the Channel at which the network broadcasts its wireless

signal. Enter a unique Bridge Name for the Bridge. Then click the Next but-

ton to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

•SSID - The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless

network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network.

It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, which

may be any keyboard character (do not use any spaces). Make sure this set-

ting is the same for all points in your wireless network.

•Channel - Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to corre-

spond with your network settings, between 1 and 11 (in North America). All

points in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to func-

tion correctly.

•Bridge Name - You may assign any name to the Bridge. Unique, memo-

rable names are helpful, especially if you are using multiple bridges on the

same network.

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4. For security purposes, you will be asked for your user name and password

in order to access the Bridge. In lowercase letters, enter admin in the

Password field (later you can change the password through the Web-based

Utility). Click the Yes button to continue or the No button to return to the

previous screen.

5. The screen shown in Figure 5-5 shows a choice of two wireless modes.

Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless

computers to network with computers on your wired network using a wire-

less access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want multi-

ple wireless computers to network directly with each other. Do not use the

Ad-Hoc mode if you want to network your wireless computers with com-

puters on your wired network. Click the Next button to continue or the

Back button to return to the previous screen.

Figure 5-6

Figure 5-4

Figure 5-5

Wireless Ethernet Bridge

8. The Security Settings screen, shown in Figure 5-8, appears next. Set the

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption for your wireless network by

selecting a WEP configuration method.

•WEP (Disabled/64-bit WEP/128-bit WEP) - In order to utilize WEP

encryption, select 64-bit or 128-bit WEP from the drop-down menu. If you

do not want to use WEP encryption, keep the default setting, Disabled. The

Bridge’s WEP encryption is unique to Linksys and may conflict with other

manufacturers’ WEP encryption.

If you select 64-bit or 128-bit WEP, you can create a WEP key automati-

cally or manually. Go to step 9a to generate a WEP key automatically. Go

to step 9b to create a WEP key manually.

9a. Enter a passphrase.

•Passphrase - This is the code used when logging a wireless device onto the

wireless network. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer

than 16 alphanumeric characters. Based upon the passphrase created by

you, WEP key settings are automatically generated. This passphrase is only

compatible with other Linksys wireless products.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previ-

ous screen. Then on the WEP Key Settings screen, you will see the automat-

ically generated WEP key. Click the Next button, and proceed to step 10.

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7. The IP Settings screen will appear next, shown in Figure 5-7. If your net-

work has a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Automatically

obtain an IP address (DHCP). Click the Next button to continue or the

Back button to return to the previous screen. Then proceed to step 8.

If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button beside

Set IP configuration manually to select this option. Enter an IP Address,

IP Mask, and Gateway appropriate to your network. You must specify an IP

address on this screen. If you are unsure about the IP Mask and Gateway, it

is better to leave these two fields blank. Click the Next button to continue or

the Back button to return to the previous screen. Then proceed to step 8.

•IP Address - This IP address must be unique to your network. Because this

is a private IP address, there is no need to purchase a separate IP address

from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

•IP Mask - The Bridge’s IP Mask (also known as Subnet Mask) must be the

same as your Ethernet (wired) network.

•Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here.

Figure 5-8

Figure 5-7

Wireless Ethernet Bridge

11. The configuration using the Setup Wizard is complete. To configure any

other Bridges on your network, run this Setup Wizard again. To exit the

Setup Wizard, click the Exit button.

The Wireless Ethernet Bridge is now successfully set up for your network.

After you have reset the Bridge, unplug the Ethernet network cable from the

PC, and plug it into the RJ-45 port of the Ethernet-ready network device you

wish to add to the wireless network.

For more advanced configuration, keep the Bridge plugged into the PC,

and proceed to “Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Ethernet Bridge Web-

based Utility.”

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9b. Leave the Passphrase field blank, and click the Next button to continue or

the Back button to return to the previous screen.

If you selected 64-bit WEP, you will see Figure 5-9 (you will see a similar

screen if you choose 128-bit WEP). Enter a WEP key. If you are using 64-

bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal

characters in length. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key

must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters in length. Valid hexa-

decimal characters are “0”-“9” and “A”-“F”. Then click the Next button,

and proceed to step 10.

10. Review your settings. Write down the Bridge’s IP Address if you want to

configure advanced settings through the Bridge’s Web-based Utility. Click

the Yes button to save these settings. Click the Back button to make

changes. Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.

Figure 5-11

Important: To activate the new settings, reset the Bridge. Turn off

the Bridge, and wait a few seconds. Then power on the Bridge.

Figure 5-9

Figure 5-10

Wireless Ethernet Bridge

2. The Setup screen of the Bridge’s Utility will appear.

The Utility provides a convenient, web browser-based way to alter the

Bridge’s settings. It offers four main tabs:

•Setup - This screen enables you to configure the IP address and wireless

settings.

•Password - Use this tab to change the password or reset all settings to fac-

tory defaults.

•Status - This screen displays the Bridge’s current settings.

•Help - This screen provides explanations of various configuration settings

and links to online technical support resources.

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Chapter 6:Using the Wireless

Ethernet Bridge Web-based

Utility

The Bridge is designed to function properly after configuration using the Setup

Wizard. However, if you would like to change these settings or make more

advanced configuration changes, use your web browser and the Wireless

Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility. This chapter explains how to use the Utility.

1. Open your web browser, and enter the IP address of the Wireless Ethernet

Bridge (the default is 192.168.1.225). Press the Enter key, and the screen

shown in Figure 6-1 will appear. In lowercase letters, enter admin in the

Password field (the default password is admin). Click the OK button. You

can set a new password on the Password screen later.

Figure 6-2

Starting the Web-based Utility

Overview

Figure 6-1

Wireless Ethernet Bridge

• MAC Address - The MAC Address of the Bridge is displayed here.

LAN

• Device Name - You may assign any name to the Bridge. Unique, memo-

rable names are helpful, especially if you are using multiple bridges on the

same wireless network.

• IP Address - If the Bridge will obtain an IP address automatically from a

DHCP server, such as a router, then select Obtain an IP address auto-

matically (DHCP). If you are assigning the Bridge a static IP address, then

select Use the following IP settings, and enter an IP Address, Subnet

Mask, and Gateway address in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway

fields.

Wireless

• SSID - The SSID is the network name shared among all devices in a wire-

less network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless net-

work. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters,

which may be any keyboard character (do not use any spaces). 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 name of your choice.

• Network Type - Choose a wireless operating mode for the Bridge. Click

the Infrastructure radio button if you want your wireless-equipped device

to communicate with computers and other devices on your wired network

using a wireless access point. Click the Ad Hoc radio button if you want

multiple wireless-equipped devices to communicate directly with each

other.

If you chose Ad Hoc mode, then select the correct operating channel for

your network using the Ad Hoc Wireless Channel drop-down menu. The

channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in

your wireless network.

• WEP - To enable WEP encryption, click the Enable radio button. To

increase wireless network security, using WEP encryption is strongly rec-

ommended. Then click the WEP Settings button to configure the WEP set-

tings. To disable WEP encryption, keep the default setting, Disable.

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The Setup screen lets you configure the wired and wireless network settings

for the Bridge.

• Firmware Version - The version number of the Bridge’s firmware is dis-

played here. Firmware should be upgraded from the Help screen ONLY if

you experience problems with the Bridge.

Note: You may have to refresh this page to see any new settings.

Setup

Figure 6-3

Wireless Ethernet Bridge

•Passphrase - Instead of manually entering WEP keys, you can enter a

Passphrase. This Passphrase is used to generate one or more WEP keys. It

is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters.

(The Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys wireless products

only. If you want to communicate with non-Linksys wireless products, you

will need to enter your WEP key(s) manually on the non-Linksys wireless

products.) After you enter the Passphrase, click the Generate Keys button

to create WEP key(s).

•Default Key - Select which WEP key (1-4) will be used when the Bridge

sends data. Make sure the other wireless-equipped devices are using the

same key.

•Keys 1-4 - If you are not using a Passphrase, then you can enter one or more

WEP keys manually.

Next to the Key 1 field, select the type of WEP encryption you wish to use

from the drop-down menu. If you want to use 64-bit WEP encryption, then

select 64 bits 10 hex digits. If you want to use 128-bit WEP encryption,

then select 128 bits 26 hex digits.

In each key field, manually enter a set of values. (Do not leave a key field

blank, and do not enter all zeroes. These are not valid key values.) If you are

using 64-bit WEP encryption, then each key must consist of exactly 10

hexadecimal characters in length. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption,

then each key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters in length.

Valid hexadecimal characters are “0”-“9” and “A”-“F”.

•Authentication Type - To use Open System authentication, keep the default

setting, Open System. To use Shared Key authentication, select the Shared

Key radio button. If you want the Bridge to use both authentication types,

select the Both radio button. For Open System authentication, the sender

and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication. For Shared Key

authentication, the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication.

Click the Apply button to save your changes. If your page doesn’t automati-

cally refresh itself, then click the Refresh button of your web browser. Click

the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the Help button for addition-

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An acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an encryption method

used to protect your wireless data communications. WEP uses 64-bit or

128-bit keys to provide access control to your network and encryption secu-

rity for every data transmission. To decode a data transmission, each device

in a network must use an identical WEP key. Higher encryption levels offer

higher levels of security, but due to the complexity of the encryption, they

may decrease network performance.

• Advanced Wireless Settings - To configure advanced wireless settings,

such as Transmit Rate, AP Density, and Encryption Filter, click the

Advanced Wireless Settings button.

Click the Apply button to save your changes. If your page doesn’t automati-

cally refresh itself, then click the Refresh button of your web browser. Click

the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the Help button for addition-

al on-screen information.

WEP Settings

Use the WEP Settings screen to configure the Passphrase or WEP key settings

for your device, as well as the Authentication Type.

Figure 6-4

Note: You may have to refresh this page to see any new settings.

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•AP Density - This enables you to specify how many access points are near

the Bridge. Use this feature to reduce channel overlap and interference.

(This setting is available only for a Bridge set to infrastructure mode.)

Low: 1-2 nearby access points

Medium: 3-4 nearby access points

High: 5 or more nearby access points

•Encryption Filter - If you want the Bridge to ignore unencrypted data

transmissions, click the Enabled radio button. If you want the Bridge to

accept unencrypted data transmissions, keep the default setting, Disabled.

Click the Apply button to save your changes. If your page doesn’t automati-

cally refresh itself, then click the Refresh button of your web browser. Click

the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the Help button for addition-

al on-screen information.

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Advanced Wireless Settings

Use the Advanced Wireless Settings screen to configure the Transmit Rate, AP

Density, and Encryption Filter settings.

•Regulatory Domain - The Bridge’s Regulatory Domain is displayed here.

•Transmit Rate - The rate of data transmission should be set depending on

the speed of your wireless network. You can select a specific transmission

speed (1, 2, 1 or 2, 5.5, or 11Mbps), or keep the default setting, Automatic,

to have the Bridge automatically adjust the transfer speed for optimal per-

formance and enable the Auto-Fallback feature. Auto-Fallback will negoti-

ate the best possible connection speed between the Bridge and another

wireless-equipped device.

Figure 6-5

Note: If you enable the Encryption Filter, you must also configure

and enable WEP encryption.

Note: You may have to refresh this page to see any new settings.

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The Password screen lets you change the Bridge’s Password and restore the fac-

tory default settings.

• Admin Password - It is strongly recommended that you change the facto-

ry default password of the Bridge, which is admin. All users who try to

access the Bridge’s Web-based Utility will be prompted for the Bridge’s

Password. The new Password must not exceed 12 characters in length and

must not include any spaces. Enter the new Password a second time to con-

firm it.

• Restore Factory Defaults - Click the Yes radio button to reset all configu-

ration settings to their default values. If you do not want to restore the fac-

tory defaults, then keep the default setting, No.

To save your changes, click the Apply button. Click the Cancel button to can-

cel your changes. Click the Help button for additional on-screen information.

The Status screen displayed the Bridge’s current status and settings. All infor-

mation is read-only.

• Device Name - The name you have assigned to the Bridge is displayed here.

• Firmware Version - The version number of the Bridge’s firmware is dis-

played here. Firmware should only be upgraded from the Help screen if you

experience problems with the Bridge.

• MAC Address - The MAC Address of the Bridge is displayed here.

Figure 6-6

Note: Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default set-

tings are restored.

Figure 6-7

Password Status

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The Help screen offers links to all of the help information for the Web-based

Utility’s screens and the Bridge’s online technical support resources. All infor-

mation is read-only.

• Linksys Website - Click the Linksys Website link to visit Linksys’s web-

site, www.linksys.com (available if you have an active Internet connection).

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LAN Settings

• IP Address - The Bridge’s IP Address is displayed here.

• Subnet Mask - The Bridge’s Subnet Mask is displayed here.

• Gateway - The Gateway address for the Bridge is displayed here.

LAN Statistics

• Ethernet TX - The number of packets transmitted to the Ethernet network

is displayed here.

• Ethernet RX - The number of packets received from the Ethernet network

is displayed here.

• Wireless TX - The number of packets transmitted to the wireless network

is displayed here.

• Wireless RX - The number of packets received from the wireless network

is displayed here.

Wireless Settings

• SSID - The Bridge’s SSID is displayed here.

• Network Type - The Bridge’s mode is displayed here.

• Channel - The Bridge’s channel setting is displayed here.

• WEP - The status of the Bridge’s WEP encryption is displayed here.

Click the Refresh button to obtain the most up-to-date settings and statistics.

Click the Help button for additional on-screen information.

Figure 6-8

Help

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This section provides solutions to potential problems regarding the installation and

operation of the Wireless Ethernet Bridge. If you can’t find an answer here, check

the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.

1. I can’t connect to the access point.

Open the Web-based Utility. On the Setup tab, perform the following steps:

• Verify that the operating mode is set to Infrastructure mode.

• Make sure that the SSID is the same as the SSID of the access point.

• On the WEP Settings screen, make sure that all of the WEP settings are

the same as the WEP settings of the access point.

2. I don’t know how to change the Bridge’s IP address.

You have two ways to change the Bridge’s IP address.

• Open the Web-based Utility. On the Setup screen, click the Use the follow-

ing IP settings radio button, and change the IP address there.

• If you encounter problems, power the Bridge off and on again, or push the

Reset button. Then try to change the IP address again.

3. The Bridge-enabled PC won’t communicate with a wireless-enabled PC or

printer.

Perform the following steps:

• Check that the wireless-enabled PC or printer is on the same wireless net-

work as the PC using the Bridge.

• Make sure that the SSID and operating mode are the same for all devices

connected to the same wireless network.

• If the wireless LAN settings are okay, make sure that all the devices are

on the same IP network.

4. The Web-based Utility doesn’t detect the Bridge.

Make sure that the Ethernet cable is properly connected and that the LAN

LED is lit. If the LED is not lit, change the position of the X-II selection

switch on the Bridge’s rear panel. Use the Xsetting if you are connecting

the Bridge to a network card or other Ethernet device. Use the II setting if

you are connecting the Bridge to a hub or switch.

Common Problems and Solutions

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• Online Manual in PDF Format - Click the Online manual in PDF for-

mat to view this User Guide on-screen. It is in Adobe Acrobat Portable

Document File (.pdf) format, so you will need the free Adobe Acrobat

Reader to view the pdf. If you do not have the Reader, click the Adobe

Website link to download it.

• Adobe Website (to obtain a PDF reader if required) - If you need to

download the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the User Guide pdf, then click

the Adobe Website link.

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5. The Web-based Utility won’t open.

Make sure that you have a LAN card (also known as a network adapter)

installed on the PC so you can use the Web-based Utility.

6. The Web-based Utility does not recognize my password.

The password is case-sensitive. Make sure you are using the correct case(s)

when entering the password.

If you forget your password, you can push the Bridge’s Reset button. This

will reset the password to the default setting; however, all other Bridge set-

tings will be reset to the factory defaults as well. To use the default settings,

leave the User Name field blank, and enter admin in the Password field.

7. After I make changes through the Web-based Utility,the new settings aren’t dis-

played on-screen.

Click the Refresh button of your web browser. If the new settings aren’t dis-

played, then unplug the power adapter from the Bridge. Plug the power

adapter back in, and then click the Refresh button again.

What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?

It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard

allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to commu-

nicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard. The

802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an oper-

ating frequency of 2.4GHz.

What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?

The product supports the following IEEE 802.11 functions:

• CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol

• Multi-Channel Roaming

• Automatic Rate Selection

• RTS/CTS feature

• Fragmentation

• Power Management

Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network?

This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over

a network. Consult the application’s user guide to determine if it supports oper-

ation over a network.

Can I play multiplayer games with other users of the wireless network?

Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN. Refer to the

game’s user guide for more information.

What is ad-hoc mode?

When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped com-

puters are configured to communicate directly with each other. The ad-hoc

wireless network will not communicate with any wired network.

What is infrastructure mode?

When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is

configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access

point.

What is roaming?

Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continu-

ously while moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a sin-

gle wireless network access point. Before using the roaming function, the

workstation must make sure that it is the same channel number as the wireless

network access point of the dedicated coverage area.

To achieve true seamless connectivity, the wireless LAN must incorporate a

number of different functions. Each node and wireless network access point,

for example, must always acknowledge receipt of each message. Each node

must maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually trans-

mitting data. Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF

networking technology that links wireless network access points and nodes. In

such a system, the user’s end node undertakes a search for the best possible

access to the system. First, it evaluates such factors as signal strength and qual-

ity, as well as the message load currently being carried by each wireless net-

work access point and the distance of each wireless network access point to the

wired backbone. Based on that information, the node next selects the right

wireless network access point and registers its address. Communications

between end node and host computer can then be transmitted up and down the

backbone.

As the user moves on, the end node’s RF transmitter regularly checks the sys-

tem to determine whether it is in touch with the original wireless network

access point or whether it should seek a new one. When a node no longer

receives acknowledgment from its original wireless network access point, it

undertakes a new search. Upon finding a new wireless network access point, it

then re-registers, and the communication process continues.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is WEP?

WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 40/64

bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.

Can Instant Wireless products support file and printer sharing?

Instant Wireless products perform the same function as LAN products.

Therefore, Instant Wireless products can work with NetWare, Windows

NT/2000, or other LAN operating systems to support printer or file sharing.

What is ISM band?

The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandwidth

for unlicensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band.

Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particular, is being made available

worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary 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 devel-

oped by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communica-

tions systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability,

integrity, and security. In other words, more bandwidth is consumed than in the

case of narrowband transmission, but the trade-off produces a signal that is, in

effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the receiver knows the

parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not

tuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal looks like background

noise. There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum

(DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).

What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?

Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) uses a narrowband carrier that

changes frequency in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver.

Properly synchronized, the net effect is to maintain a single logical channel. To

an unintended receiver, FHSS appears to be short-duration impulse noise.

Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) generates a redundant bit pattern for

each bit to be transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping code).

The longer the chip, the greater the probability that the original data can be

recovered. Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmis-

sion, statistical techniques embedded in the radio can recover the original data

without the need for retransmission. To an unintended receiver, DSSS appears

as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband

receivers.

Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air?

Instant Wireless products feature two-fold protection in security. On the hard-

ware side, as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology, it has the

inherent security feature of scrambling. On the software side, Instant Wireless

products offer the encryption function (WEP) to enhance security and access

control. Users can set it up depending upon their needs.

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DNS - The Domain Name System (DNS) is the way that Internet domain

names are located and translated into Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. A

domain name is a meaningful and easy-to-remember “handle” for an Internet

address.

DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum) - DSSS generates a redundant bit

pattern for all transmitted data. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping

code). Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission,

statistical techniques embedded in the receiver can recover the original data

without the need for retransmission. To an unintended receiver, DSSS appears

as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband

receivers. However, to an intended receiver (i.e. another wireless LAN end-

point), the DSSS signal is recognized as the only valid signal, and interference

is inherently rejected (ignored).

Dynamic IP Address - An IP address that is automatically assigned to a client

station in a TCP/IP network, typically by a DHCP server. Network devices that

serve multiple users, such as servers and printers, are usually assigned static IP

addresses.

ESS (Extended Service Set) - A set of more than two or more BSSs (multiple

access points) forming a single network.

FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) - FHSS continuously changes

(hops) the carrier frequency of a conventional carrier several times per second

according to a pseudo-random set of channels. Because a fixed frequency is not

used, and only the transmitter and receiver know the hop patterns, interception

of FHSS is extremely difficult.

Firmware - Code that is written onto read-only memory (ROM) or program-

mable read-only memory (PROM). Once firmware has been written onto the

ROM or PROM, it is retained even when the device is turned off.

IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The IEEE

describes itself as “the world's largest technical professional society—promot-

ing the development and application of electrotechnology and allied sciences

for the benefit of humanity, the advancement of the profession, and the well-

being of our members.”

The IEEE fosters the development of standards that often become national and

international standards. The organization publishes a number of journals, has

many local chapters, and has several large societies in special areas, such as the

IEEE Computer Society.

Appendix B: Glossary

802.11b - One of the IEEE standards for wireless networking hardware.

Products that adhere to a specific IEEE standard will work with each other,

even if they are manufactured by different companies. The 802.11b standard

specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps, an operating frequency of

2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred

to as Wi-Fi networks.

Ad-hoc Network - An ad-hoc network is a group of computers, each with a

wireless adapter, connected as an independent 802.11 wireless LAN. Ad-hoc

wireless computers operate on a peer-to-peer basis, communicating directly

with each other without the use of an access point. Ad-hoc mode is also

referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS) or as peer-to-peer

mode, and is useful at a departmental scale or SOHO operation.

Default Gateway - The router used to forward all traffic that is not addressed

to a station within the local subnet.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that lets network

administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment of Internet

Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization's network. Using the Internet's set of

protocol (TCP/IP), each machine that can connect to the Internet needs a

unique IP address. When an organization sets up its computer users with a con-

nection to the Internet, an IP address must be assigned to each machine.

Without DHCP, the IP address must be entered manually at each computer and,

if computers move to another location in another part of the network, a new IP

address must be entered. DHCP lets a network administrator supervise and dis-

tribute IP addresses from a central point and automatically sends a new IP

address when a computer is plugged into a different place in the network.

DHCP uses the concept of a “lease” or amount of time that a given IP address

will be valid for a computer. The lease time can vary depending on how long a

user is likely to require the Internet connection at a particular location. It’s espe-

cially useful in education and other environments where users change fre-

quently. Using very short leases, DHCP can dynamically reconfigure networks

in which there are more computers than there are available IP addresses.

DHCP supports static addresses for computers containing Web servers that

need a permanent IP address.

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MAC Address - The MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique num-

ber assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a

network adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level.

mIRC - mIRC runs under Windows and provides a graphical interface for log-

ging onto IRC servers and listing, joining, and leaving channels.

Network Mask - Also known as the “Subnet Mask.”

PCMCIA - The PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International

Association) is an industry group organized in 1989 to promote standards for a

credit card-size memory or I/O device that would fit into a personal computer,

usually a notebook or laptop computer.

Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether

a particular IP address is online. It is used to test and debug a network by send-

ing out a packet and waiting for a response.

RJ-45 - A connector similar to a telephone connector that holds up to eight

wires, used for connecting Ethernet devices.

Roaming - In an infrastructure mode wireless network, this refers to the abili-

ty to move out of one access point's range and into another and transparently

reassociate and reauthenticate to the new access point. This reassociation and

reauthentication should occur without user intervention and ideally without

interruption to network connectivity. A typical scenario would be a location

with multiple access points, where users can physically relocate from one area

to another and easily maintain connectivity.

SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Refers to any small office or home

office environment.

Static IP Address - A permanent IP address that is assigned to a node in a

TCP/IP network.

Subnet Mask - The method used for splitting IP networks into a series of sub-

groups, or subnets. The mask is a binary pattern that is matched up with the IP

address to turn part of the host ID address field into a field for subnets.

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IEEE 802.11b - One of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b

standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to

communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard.

The 802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an

operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

Infrastructure Network - An infrastructure network is a group of computers

or other devices, each with a wireless adapter, connected as an 802.11 wireless

LAN. In infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communicate with each

other and to a wired network by first going through an access point. An infra-

structure wireless network connected to a wired network is referred to as a

Basic Service Set (BSS). A set of two or more BSS in a single network is

referred to as an Extended Service Set (ESS). Infrastructure mode is useful at

a corporation scale, or when it is necessary to connect the wired and wireless

networks.

IP Address - In the most widely installed level of the Internet Protocol (IP)

today, an IP address is a 32-binary digit number that identifies each sender or

receiver of information that is sent in packets across the Internet. When you

request an HTML page or send e-mail, the Internet Protocol part of TCP/IP

includes your IP address in the message (actually, in each of the packets if more

than one is required) and sends it to the IP address that is obtained by looking

up the domain name in the Uniform Resource Locator you requested or in the

e-mail address you're sending a note to. At the other end, the recipient can see

the IP address of the Web page requester or the e-mail sender and can respond

by sending another message using the IP address it received.

IPCONFIG - A utility that provides for querying, defining and managing IP

addresses within a network. A commonly used utility, under Windows NT and

2000, for configuring networks with static IP addresses.

ISP - An ISP (Internet service provider) is a company that provides individuals

and companies access to the Internet and other related services such as website

building and virtual hosting.

LAN - A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated

devices that share a common communications line and typically share the

resources of a single processor or server within a small geographic area (for

example, within an office building).

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Appendix C: Specifications

Standard IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3

Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada)

13 Channels (Europe)

Ports One RJ-45 (10BaseT)

One Reverse SMA Antenna

Transmit 19 dBm

Receive Sensitivity -83 dBm (typical)

Modulation DSS, BPSK, QPSK, CCK

LEDs Power, LAN,WLAN, Diag

Network Protocol TCP/IP

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TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A method (protocol) used along with

the IP (Internet Protocol) to send data in the form of message units (datagram)

between network devices over a LAN or WAN. While IP takes care of handling

the actual delivery of the data (routing), TCP takes care of keeping track of the

individual units of data (called packets) that a message is divided into for effi-

cient delivery over the network. TCP is known as a "connection oriented" pro-

tocol due to requiring the receiver of a packet to return an acknowledgment of

receipt to the sender of the packet resulting in transmission control.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - The basic com-

munication language or set of protocols for communications over a network

(developed specifically for the Internet). TCP/IP defines a suite or group of

protocols and not only TCP and IP.

UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A method (protocol) used along with the IP

(Internet Protocol) to send data in the form of message units (datagram)

between network devices over a LAN or WAN. While IP takes care of handling

the actual delivery of the data (routing), UDP takes care of keeping track of the

individual units of data (called packets) that a message is divided into for effi-

cient delivery over the network. UDP is known as a “connection-less” protocol

due to NOT requiring the receiver of a packet to return an acknowledgment of

receipt to the sender of the packet (as opposed to TCP).

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-

bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.

WINIPCFG - Configuration utility based on the Win32 API for querying,

defining, and managing IP addresses within a network. A commonly used util-

ity, under Windows 95, 98, and Millennium, for configuring networks with

static IP addresses.

WLAN - A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with

each other wirelessly. If set to infrastructure mode, the WLAN can communi-

cate with a wired network through a wireless network access point.

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Dimensions 4.94" x 3.70" x 1.22"

(125.5 mm x 94 mm x 31 mm)

Unit Weight 7.1 oz. (0.2 kg)

Power 5V DC

Certifications FCC Class B, CE Mark

Operating Temp. 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)

Storage Temp. -13°F to 158°F (-25°C to 70°C)

Operating Humidity 10% to 90%, Non-Condensing

Storage Humidity 10% to 90%, Non-Condensing

Appendix D:Warranty Information

BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE

FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING.

RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF

PURCHASE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE

PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCI-

DENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE

USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS

DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY

PRODUCT.

LINKSYS OFFERS CROSS SHIPMENTS, A FASTER PROCESS FOR PRO-

CESSING AND RECEIVING YOUR REPLACEMENT. LINKSYS PAYS

FOR UPS GROUND ONLY. ALL CUSTOMERS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA SHALL BE HELD

RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES. PLEASE

CALL LINKSYS FOR MORE DETAILS.

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Appendix E: Contact Information

For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys

Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below.

Sales Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS)

Technical Support 800-326-7114

RMA Issues 949-271-5461

Fax 949-265-6655

E-mail support@linksys.com

Web http://www.linksys.com

FTP Site ftp.linksys.com

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