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User Guide
Linksys WUMC710 802.11ac Ethernet Bridge
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Contents
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Product Overview
LED panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Ports panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Wireless Security Checklist
Change the default wireless network name or SSID 4
Change the default password 4
Enable MAC address ltering 4
Enable encryption 4
General Network Security Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Advanced Conguration
How to access the browser-based utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setup > Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Language 7
Network Setup 7
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Basic Wireless Settings 7
Wireless Security 8
Wi-Fi Protected Setup 9
Wireless > Wireless Network Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Wireless Network Site Survey 10
Wireless > QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Wireless 11
Administration > Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Management 11
Administration > Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Factory Defaults 12
Administration > Upgrade Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Upgrade Firmware 12
Status > Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Bridge Information 13
Local Network 13
Status > Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wireless 13
Troubleshooting
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Specications
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Product Overview
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LED 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
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Product Overview
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Ports panel
Ethernet 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.
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Wireless Security Checklist
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Wireless 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 SSID
Wireless 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 password
For 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 filtering
Linksys 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 encryption
Encryption 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 Guidelines
Wireless 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
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Additional 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.
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Advanced Configuration
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After 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 utility
Use 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.)
NOTE
If 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 Setup
The 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
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Language
Language This is used to set the language displayed by the browser-based
utility. Select the desired language from the drop-down menu.
Network Setup
This 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 Settings
Use 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 Settings
Network 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.
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Wireless Security
The 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 Mode
Select the security method for your wireless network. If you do not want to use
wireless security, keep the default, Disabled.
NOTE
Remember 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 Personal
WPA 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 Personal
WPA2 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.
WEP
WEP 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).
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Key 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 Setup
There are two methods available. Use the method that applies to the router
you are using.
Method #1
Use 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 #2
Use 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 Survey
Click 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.
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Wireless Network Site Survey
Number 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.
WPA
Network 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.
WPA2
Network 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.
WEP
Network 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).
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Key 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 > QoS
Wireless
WMM 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 > Management
Use this screen to manage specific bridge functions: access to the web-based
utility, backup of the configuration file, and reboot.
Management
Bridge Access
Use 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 Access
Access 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 Restore
Backup To back up the bridge’s configuration file, click Backup Configurations.
Then follow the on-screen instructions.
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Restore Click Browse and select the configuration file. Then click Restore
Configurations.
System Reboot
Reboot 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 Defaults
Use this screen to restore the bridge’s configuration to its factory default
settings.
Factory Defaults
Restore 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 Firmware
Use 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 Firmware
Please select a file to upgrade the firmware Click Browse and select the
firmware upgrade file. Then c
lick Start to Upgrade and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Status > Bridge
The bridge’s current status information is displayed.
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Bridge Information
Firmware Version The bridge’s current firmware is displayed.
Local Network
Local 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 > Wireless
Information about your wireless network is displayed.
Wireless
Link 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.
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Troubleshooting
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Your 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.
WEB
If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys
website at Linksys.com/support
Troubleshooting
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Specifications
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WUMC710
Model WUMC710
Description 802.11ac Ethernet bridge
LEDs Power, Ethernet, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™,
Wireless, individual Ethernet link and activity
Ports Ethernet (4), Power
Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Cabling Type CAT5e
Antennas 3 (internal)
Antenna Connector Type N/A
Detachable (Yes/No) No
Wireless Security WEP, Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA),
Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2)
Security Key Bits Up to 128-bit encryption
Environmental
Dimensions 6.97” x 5.04” x 2.68”
(177 x 128 x 68 mm)
Weight TBD
Certi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, 1.5A
Operating Temperature 32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC)
Storage Temperature -4 to 140ºF (-20 to 60ºC)
Operating Humidity 10 to 85% Noncondensing
Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing
Specications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications
3425-01624.B 120524MS
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