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Chapter 3

Chapter 3:

Configuration using the

Web-based Utility

The Bridge is designed to function properly after you

configure it using the Setup Wizard. However, if you would

like to change these basic settings or make advanced

configuration changes, use your web browser and the

Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility. This chapter

explains how to use the Utility.

How to Access the Web-Based Utility

Open your web browser, and enter the IP address

of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge (the default is

192.168.1.226) in the browser's Address field. Then

press Enter.

Internet Explorer Address Bar

Password screen will appear. In lowercase letters,

The

enter the default password, admin, in the Password

field. Click OK. You can set a new password on the

Password screen later.

Password Screen

The utility's Setup screen will appear. The Utility

provides a convenient, web-browser-based way to

alter the Bridge's settings. It offers five main tabs

Setup

•

- Enables you to configure the IP address and

wireless settings.

Password

- Allows you to change the password or

•

reset all settings to factory defaults.

•

Advanced

- Lets you change the advanced wireless

settings and clone a MAC address onto the Bridge.

Status

•

- Displays the Bridge's current settings.

Help

•

- Provides explanations of various configuration

settings and links to online technical support resources.

You can also upgrade the Bridge's firmware using the

Help screen.

Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge

Configuration using the Web-based Utility

Setup Tab

The Setup screen lets you configure the wired and wireless

network settings for the Bridge.

Firmware

The version number of the Bridge's firmware is

displayed here. Firmware should be upgraded ONLY if you

experience problems with the Bridge. Firmware updates

are posted at www.linksys.com.

MAC Address

The Bridge's MAC address is displayed here.

LAN

Device Name

You may assign any name to the Bridge.

Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if you

are using multiple bridges on the same wireless network.

Configuration Type

address automatically from a DHCP server, such as a

router, then select Automatic Configuration-DHCP. If

you are assigning the Bridge a static IP address, then select

Static IP Address, 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 wireless network. The SSID must be identical

for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive

and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters (A-Z,

a-z, 0-9; do not use 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.

Setup

If the Bridge will obtain an IP