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User GuideLinksys WUMC710 802.11ac Ethernet Bridge
iContentsLinksys WUMC710iProduct OverviewLED panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Ports panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Wireless Security ChecklistChange the default wireless network name or SSID 4Change the default password 4Enable MAC address ltering 4Enable encryption 4General Network Security Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Advanced CongurationHow to access the browser-based utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Setup > Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Language 7Network Setup 7Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Basic Wireless Settings 7Wireless Security 8Wi-Fi Protected Setup 9Wireless > Wireless Network Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Wireless Network Site Survey 10Wireless > QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Wireless 11Administration > Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Management 11Administration > Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Factory Defaults 12Administration > Upgrade Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Upgrade Firmware 12Status > Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Bridge Information 13Local Network 13Status > Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Wireless 13TroubleshootingWUMC710 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14SpecicationsWUMC710 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Contents
2Product OverviewLinksys WUMC7102LED panel Wireless (Blue) The Wireless LED lights up when there is a wireless connection. The LED flashes when the bridge is actively sending or receiving data over the wireless network.Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button If your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and uses WPA or WPA2 security, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically connect the bridge. To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, refer to “Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings” on page 7.Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED (Blue/Amber) The LED flashes blue for two minutes during Wi-Fi Protected Setup. It lights up blue when wireless security is enabled. If there is an error during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process, then the LED lights up amber. Make sure the network router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Wait until the LED is off, and then try again. Ethernet (Blue) The Ethernet LED lights up when there is a wired connection. The LED flashes when the bridge is actively sending or receiving data over the Ethernet port(s).Power (Blue) The Power LED lights up when the bridge is powered on.Product Overview
3Product OverviewLinksys WUMC710Ports panelEthernet These four Ethernet port(s) connects the bridge to a computer or other Ethernet network device. Reset There are two ways to reset the bridge’s factory defaults. Either press and hold the Reset button for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from Administration > Factory Defaults in the bridge’s browser-based utility. The reset button is located on the bottom.Power The Power port connects the bridge to the included power adapter.
4Wireless Security ChecklistLinksys WUMC7104Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be intercepted. Since you cannot physically prevent someone from connecting to your wireless network, you need to take some additional steps to keep your network secure. Change the default wireless network name or SSIDWireless devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. This is the name of your wireless network, and can be up to 32 characters in length. Linksys wireless products use linksys as the default wireless network name. You should change the wireless network name to something unique to distinguish your wireless network from other wireless networks that may exist around you, but do not use personal information (such as your Social Security number) because this information may be available for anyone to see when browsing for wireless networks. Change the default passwordFor wireless products such as access points and routers, you will be asked for a password when you want to change their settings. These devices have a default password set by the factory. The Linksys default password is admin. Hackers know these defaults and may try to use them to access your wireless device and change your network settings. To thwart any unauthorized changes, customize the device’s password so it will be hard to guess.Enable MAC address filteringLinksys routers give you the ability to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. The MAC address is a unique series of numbers and letters assigned to every networking device. With MAC address filtering enabled, wireless network access is provided solely for wireless devices with specific MAC addresses. For example, you can specify the MAC address of each computer in your home so that only those computers can access your wireless network. Enable encryptionEncryption protects data transmitted over a wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security for wireless communication.A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is more secure than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2 uses dynamic key encryption. To protect the information as it passes over the airwaves, you should enable the highest level of encryption supported by your network equipment. WEP is an older encryption standard and may be the only option available on some older devices that do not support WPA.General Network Security GuidelinesWireless network security is useless if the underlying network is not secure. • Password protect all computers on the network and individually password protect sensitive files. • Change passwords on a regular basis. • Install anti-virus software and personal firewall software. • Disable file sharing (peer-to-peer). Some applications may open file sharing without your consent and/or knowledge.Wireless Security Checklist
5Wireless Security ChecklistLinksys WUMC710Additional Security Tips • Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from exterior walls and windows. • Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways off when they are not being used (at night, during vacations). • Use strong passphrases that are at least eight characters in length. Combine letters and numbers to avoid using standard words that can be found in the dictionary.
6Advanced ConfigurationLinksys WUMC7106After setting up the bridge by following the steps on the CD folder, the bridge will be ready for use. However, if you want to change its advanced settings, use the bridge’s browser-based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions. You can access the utility via a web browser on a computer networked with the bridge.The browser-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.How to access the browser-based utilityUse a web browser to access the browser-based utility.If the bridge is connected to a network with a DHCP server (usually the network router), then the bridge will obtain its IP address from the DHCP server. If there is no DHCP server, then the bridge will use its default static IP address, 10.100.1.1. (If you set a permanent static IP address on the bridge through the browser-based utility, then enter the static IP address instead.)NOTEIf you do not know the bridge’s IP address, then find its IP address in the DHCP clients table of your router. (Refer to the documentation for your router.)If you cannot locate the bridge’s IP address, you can reset the bridge; press the Reset button on the bridge for approximately five seconds, using a straightened paper clip. This will reset the bridge back to the factory default settings. The bridge will request an IP address from the DHCP server (usually the network router). If no DHCP server is found, then the bridge will use its default static IP address, 10.100.1.1, until it detects a DHCP server and is assigned a dynamic IP address.Launch your web browser, and enter the Adapter’s IP address (the default setting is 10.100.1.1)in the Address field. Press Enter.A password request screen appears. (Non-Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank. Enter the password you created during the Setup Wizard. If you did not create a new password, use the default password admin. (You can set a new password from the Administration > Management screen.) Click OK to continue. NOTE If the password request screen does not appear, wait two minutes and try again.Setup > Basic SetupThe first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. Use this screen to change the browser-based utility’s language, or to change the bridge’s wired, Ethernet network settings.Advanced Configuration
7Advanced ConfigurationLinksys WUMC710LanguageLanguage This is used to set the language displayed by the browser-based utility. Select the desired language from the drop-down menu.Network SetupThis section determines if the bridge’s IP address is obtained automatically from a DHCP server, such as your network router (Automatic Configuration - DHCP), or set manually (Static IP).Bridge IP If your network has a DHCP server, such as your network router, assigning IP addresses to your network devices, then keep the default, Automatic Configuration - DHCP. The bridge will request an IP address from the DHCP server (usually the network router). If no DHCP server is found, then the bridge will use its default static IP address, 10.100.1.1, until it detects a DHCP server and is assigned a dynamic IP address.If you want to set a permanent static IP address for the bridge, then select Static IP.If you select Static IP, then complete the following fields: • Static IP Address Enter a unique IP address that will be used to access the browser-based utility. • Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of your wired network. • Default Gateway Enter the IP address of the default gateway for your network (in most cases, this is your router).Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Wireless > Basic Wireless SettingsUse the Basic Wireless Settings screen to configure the bridge’s basic wireless and security settings.There are two ways to configure the bridge’s settings, manual and Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a feature that makes it easy to set up your wireless network. If your network router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and uses WPA or WPA2 security, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically connect the bridge.Configuration View To manually configure your wireless network, select Manual. Refer to Basic Wireless Settings, page 7. To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, select Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Refer to Wi-Fi Protected Setup, page 9.Basic Wireless SettingsNetwork Name (SSID) The SSID is the network name shared among all points 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 characters (use any characters on the keyboard). Make sure this setting matches the setting on your wireless router or access point. For added security, you should change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name.
8Advanced ConfigurationLinksys WUMC710Wireless SecurityThe bridge supports the following wireless security options: WPA Personal, WPA2 Personal, and WEP. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2 are stronger security methods than WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). For more information about wireless security, refer to “Wireless Security Checklist” on page 4.Security ModeSelect the security method for your wireless network. If you do not want to use wireless security, keep the default, Disabled.NOTERemember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same security method and passphrase/key, or else the wireless devices will not be able to communicate with each other.WPA PersonalWPA is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. Encryption WPA supports the TKIP encryption method, with dynamic encryption keys. Passphrase Enter the key shared by the bridge and your wireless router or access point. It must have 8-63 characters.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.WPA2 PersonalWPA2 is a more advanced, more secure version of WPA. Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the encryption method, AES or TKIP or AES. The default selection is AES.Passphrase Enter the key shared by the bridge and wireless router or access point. It must have 8-63 characters.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.WEPWEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA or WPA2.Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 40/64 bits (10 hex digits) or 104/128 bits (26 hex digits). The default is 40/64 bits (10 hex digits).
9Advanced ConfigurationLinksys WUMC710Key 1 Enter the WEP key of your network.Tx Key Key 1 is the transmit key used by the bridge.Authentication The default is Auto, which allows either Open system or Shared key authentication to be used. Select Open to use open system authentication; the sender and recipient do not use a WEP key for authentication. Select Shared to use shared key authentication; the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Wi-Fi Protected SetupThere are two methods available. Use the method that applies to the router you are using.Method #1Use this method if your router has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.1. Click or press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the router.2. Within two minutes, click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the bridge’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.3. After the bridge has been configured, click Close.The Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen displays the Link Status, Network Name (SSID), and Security method.Method #2Use this method if your router requests the PIN number of the bridge.1. On the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, enter the PIN number on the bridge’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. Then click Register or the appropriate button. (It is also listed on the label on the bottom of the bridge.)2. On the bridge’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, click OK.3. After the bridge has been configured, click Close.The Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen displays the Link Status, Network Name (SSID), and Security method.Wireless > Wireless Network Site SurveyClick the Wireless Network Site Survey tab to begin a site survey. The Wireless Network Site Survey screen lists the wireless networks detected by the bridge.
10Advanced ConfigurationLinksys WUMC710Wireless Network Site SurveyNumber of Wireless Networks The number of wireless networks detected by the bridge is displayed.Select To connect to a wireless network, click Select. Then click Connect.Wireless Network Name The network name or SSID of the wireless network is displayed.GHz The radio band of the wireless network is displayed.Signal The percentage of signal strength is displayed. 100% is the strongest signal strength possible; 0% is the weakest possible.Security If the network supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, the Wi-Fi Protected Setup icon is displayed. The security method used by the wireless network is displayed.Click Refresh to update the on-screen information.After you have selected a network, click Connect. A new screen appears. Follow the instructions for the security method of your network.WPANetwork Name (SSID) The name of the network you selected is automatically displayed.Security Mode WPA Personal is automatically displayed.Encryption WPA supports the TKIP encryption method, with dynamic encryption keys. Passphrase Enter the key shared by the bridge and wireless router or access point. It must have 8-63 characters.Click Refresh to update the on-screen information.After you have entered the security settings, click Connect.WPA2Network Name (SSID) The name of the network you selected is automatically displayed.Security Mode WPA2 Personal is automatically displayed.Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the encryption method, AES or TKIP or AES. Passphrase Enter the key shared by the bridge and wireless router or access point. It must have 8-63 characters.Click Refresh to update the on-screen information.After you have entered the security settings, click Connect.WEPNetwork Name (SSID) The name of the network you selected is automatically displayed.Security Mode WEP is automatically displayed.Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 40/64 bits (10 hex digits) or 104/128 bits (26 hex digits).
11Advanced ConfigurationLinksys WUMC710Key 1 Enter the WEP key of your network.Tx Key Key 1 is the transmit key used by the bridge.Authentication The default is Auto, which allows either Open system or Shared key authentication to be used. Select Open to use open system authentication; the sender and recipient do not use a WEP key for authentication. Select Shared to use shared key authentication; the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication.Click Refresh to update the on-screen information.After you have entered the security settings, click Connect.Wireless > QoSWirelessWMM Support—Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a wireless Quality of Service feature that improves quality for audio, video, and voice applications by prioritizing wireless traffic. To use this feature, your wireless router or access point must support Wireless WMM. To disable this option, select Disabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Enabled.No Acknowledgement—If you want to disable the bridge’s Acknowledgement option so the bridge does not re-send data if an error occurs, select Enabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled.Administration > ManagementUse this screen to manage specific bridge functions: access to the web-based utility, backup of the configuration file, and reboot.ManagementBridge AccessUse a password to protect access to the browser-based utility.Bridge Password Enter a new Password for the bridge.Re-enter to confirm Enter the Password again to confirm.Idle Timeout The login times out after a period of inactivity that you specify. The range is 60 to 3600 seconds. The default is 600.Web AccessAccess via Wireless If you are using the bridge in a public domain where you are giving wireless access to your guests, you can disable wireless access to the bridge’s browser-based utility. You will only be able to access the browser-based utility via a wired connection if you disable the setting. Keep the default, Enabled, to allow wireless access to the bridge’s browser-based utility, or select Disabled to block wireless access to the utility.Backup and RestoreBackup To back up the bridge’s configuration file, click Backup Configurations. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
12Advanced ConfigurationLinksys WUMC710Restore Click Browse and select the configuration file. Then click Restore Configurations.System RebootReboot To reboot or restart the bridge, click Start to Reboot.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Administration > Factory DefaultsUse this screen to restore the bridge’s configuration to its factory default settings. Factory DefaultsRestore All Settings To reset the bridge’s settings to the factory defaults, click Restore All Settings. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored.Administration > Upgrade FirmwareUse this screen to upgrade the bridge’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the bridge or the new firmware has a feature you want to use. Before upgrading the firmware, download the bridge’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.Linksys.com/support.Upgrade FirmwarePlease select a file to upgrade the firmware Click Browse and select the firmware upgrade file. Then click Start to Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions.Status > BridgeThe bridge’s current status information is displayed.
13Advanced ConfigurationLinksys WUMC710Bridge InformationFirmware Version The bridge’s current firmware is displayed.Local NetworkLocal MAC Address The bridge’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network, is displayed.IP Address The bridge’s IP Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network, is displayed.Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask configured for your local network is displayed.Status > WirelessInformation about your wireless network is displayed.WirelessLink Status The status of the connection to your wireless network is displayed.MAC Address The bridge’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network, is displayed.Network Name (SSID) The wireless network name or SSID is displayed.BSSID The wireless MAC address of the connected wireless router (or access point) is displayed.Radio Band The radio band of your wireless network is displayed.Channel Width The channel width, in MHz, used by your wireless network is displayed.Wide Channel Depending on the channel settings of your network router, the Wide Channel is displayed. If you selected Wide - 40MHz Channel for the router’s Radio Band or Channel Width setting, then this will be your primary Wireless-N channel.Standard Channel The Standard Channel setting is displayed. If you selected Wide – 40MHz Channel for the router’s Radio Band or Channel Width setting, then the Standard Channel will be a secondary channel for Wireless-N.Bit Rate The data transmission rate is displayed.Signal The percentage of signal strength is displayed. 100% is the strongest signal strength possible; 0% is the weakest possible.Security The security method of your wireless network is displayed.
14TroubleshootingLinksys WUMC71014WUMC710Your computer or other wired, Ethernet device cannot communicate with the wireless router.1. Access the bridge’s browser-based utility.2. On the Basic Wireless Settings screen, make sure the Network Name (SSID) matches the name of your wireless network.3. Make sure the security settings (WPA, WPA2, or WEP) match the security settings of your wireless network.The bridge’s IP address needs to be changed.If the bridge is connected to a network with a DHCP server (usually the network router), then the bridge will obtain its IP address from the DHCP server. If there is no DHCP server, then the bridge will use its default, static IP address, 10.100.1.1.If you want the bridge to always use a static IP address, then follow these instructions:1. Access the bridge’s browser-based utility.2. Click the Network Setup tab.3. From the Network Connection Type drop-down menu, select Static IP.4. Complete the Static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway fields.5. Click Save Settings.The bridge-enabled computer or other wired, Ethernet device will not communicate with another wireless-enabled device (such as a computer or printer).Check the following: • Make sure the wireless-enabled device is on the same wireless network as the computer or other wired, Ethernet device connected to the bridge. • Make sure that the same Network Name (SSID) is used for all devices on the wireless network. • Make sure all devices are on the same IP network, using compatible IP addresses.The browser-based utility does not accept your password.Check the following: • The password is case-sensitive. Make sure that you are using the correct case(s) when entering the password. • If you forget your password, you can reset the bridge to its factory defaults. Press and hold the bridge’s Reset button for approximately five seconds; the password will be reset to its factory default, admin. All other bridge settings will be reset to the factory defaults as well. (To access the browser-based utility, enter admin in the Password field.)After you make changes through the browser-based utility, the new settings are not displayed on-screen.On your web browser, click Refresh. If the new settings are not displayed, then follow these instructions:1. Unplug the power adapter from the bridge. 2. Wait five seconds, and then plug the power adapter back into the bridge. 3. On your web browser, click Refresh.WEBIf your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website at Linksys.com/supportTroubleshooting
15SpecificationsLinksys WUMC71015WUMC710Model WUMC710Description 802.11ac Ethernet bridgeLEDs Power, Ethernet, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wireless, individual Ethernet link and activityPorts Ethernet (4), PowerButtons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected SetupCabling Type CAT5eAntennas 3 (internal)Antenna Connector Type N/ADetachable (Yes/No) NoWireless Security WEP, Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA), Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2)Security Key Bits Up to 128-bit encryptionEnvironmentalDimensions 6.97” x 5.04” x 2.68” (177 x 128 x 68 mm)Weight TBDCertication FCC, UL/cUL, ICES-003, RSS210, CE, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802 11a/b/g/draft n), WPA2™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, WMM®Power 12V, 1.5AOperating Temperature 32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC)Storage Temperature -4 to 140ºF (-20 to 60ºC)Operating Humidity 10 to 85% NoncondensingStorage Humidity 5 to 90% NoncondensingSpecications are subject to change without notice. Specifications
3425-01624.B 120524MSCisco, the Cisco logo, and Linksys are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the United States and other countries. A listing of Cisco’s trademarks can be found at www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.© 2012 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Linksys.com/support

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