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    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge User Guide WIRELESS with 5-Port Switch Model No. WET54GS5
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a Guide Your guide to the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge has been designed to make understanding networking with the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge ". WET54GS5-UG-40322NC BW
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    7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility 19 Overview 19 Starting the Web-based Utility 19 Setup 20 Password 29 Wireless 30 Port Mirroring 38 Access List 39 Wireless Status 40 SNMP 41 Help 42 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 43 Common Problems and Solutions 43
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Security Precautions 47 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 47 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 50 Appendix D: Windows Help 51 Appendix E: Glossary 52 Appendix F: Specifications 59 Appendix G: Warranty Information 61 Appendix H:
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    Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 11 Figure 5-1: Welcome 12 Figure 5-2: Connection 12 Figure 5-3: List of Bridges 13 Figure 5-4: Password 13 Figure 5-5: Mode Settings 14 Figure 5-6: Wireless Settings 15 Figure 5-7: IP Settings 15 Figure 5-8: Security Settings 16 Figure 5-9: Security
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Figure 7-10: WPA RADIUS-TTLS 27 Figure 7-11: WPA Pre-Shared Key 28 Figure 7-12: Log Table 28 Figure 7-13: Password Tab 29 Figure 7-14: Wireless Tab 30 Figure 7-15: Spanning Tree Protocol Tab 31 Figure 7-16: QOS Tab 32 Figure 7-17: Switch
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    Key, or RADIUS. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you set up and connect the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-port Switch. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-port Switch. 802.11g: an IEEE wireless networking standard that
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    so you can change the Bridge's settings or advanced configuration. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix
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    Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Bridge. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this Guide?
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    wireless bridging scenario using two Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges. Each wireless network is connected to a Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge through a switch. A separate notebook computer is equipped with a wireless network adapter and can communicate with either wireless network when it is configured
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    USB connectivity. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch. Figure 2-2: Ad-Hoc Network Chapter 2: Planning
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    your settings (WEP encryption, wireless settings, etc.) and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge if you want to retain these settings. Reset LAN (1-5) When pressed, the Reset button resets the Bridge to its factory default settings. The LAN ports are
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    Power LED will light up when the Bridge is powered on. While the Bridge is booting up and performing a self-test, the Power LED will flash. It will stop flashing and remain lit when the self-test has ended. Diag Green. The Ethernet LED will light up when there is an error wih the Bridge. Wireless
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Figure 3-3: Side Panel NOTE: If you use a Power over Ethernet (PoE) device to supply data and power through the Ethernet network cable, then you do not need to use the Power port. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch The Side Panel The Power port is on the side panel. (See Figure 3-3.) Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 9 The Side Panel
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    ports on the back panel of the Bridge, shown in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1: Connect to the Network 3. Plug the other end of the Ethernet network cable into the RJ-45 port of the hub, switch, or PC you wish to use to configure the Bridge. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 4. Plug the supplied power cable into the Power port on the side panel of the Bridge, shown in Figure 4-2. Then plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Proceed to "Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Now that you've connected the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge to your wired network, you are ready to set it up. The Setup Wizard will guide you through all the necessary steps. 1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM
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    Select the Bridge you are currently installing by clicking its name in the Selection box. Write down the IP address of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge, so you can use it to access the Web-based Utility later. Then click the Yes button. 5. For security purposes, you will be asked for your password in
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    a unique name for the Bridge. Memorable names are helpful, especially if you are using multiple bridges on the same network. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Figure 5-5: Mode Settings Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge 14
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    The Bridge's IP Mask (also known as Subnet Mask) must be the same as your wired network's Subnet Mask. • Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network's Gateway (usually this is your router's LAN IP address). Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Figure 5-6: Wireless Settings Figure
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 9. The Security Settings (Optional) screen, shown in Figure 5-8, appears next. From the drop-down menu, select one of the wireless security mode options supported by the Bridge: WPA PSK (Pre-Shared Key) and WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access,
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 10. Review your settings on the Confirmation screen, shown in Figure 5-10. 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 No
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    network cable into the RJ-45 port on the Ethernet-ready network device you wish to add to the wireless network. You can connect up to five devices. 3. Plug the power cable into a local electrical outlet. The installation of the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge is complete. Wall Mount Placement Option
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    way to alter the Bridge's settings. It offers seven 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. • Wireless- Lets you change the advanced wireless settings and clone a MAC
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Setup The Setup screen, shown in Figure 7-2, lets you configure the wired and wireless network settings for the Bridge. When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Apply button to save these changes, or click the Cancel button to undo your
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    the Help button for additional on-screen information. • Network Type - Choose a wireless operating mode for the Bridge. Keep the default setting, Infrastructure, if you want your wireless-equipped device to communicate with computers and other devices on your wired network using a wireless access
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    Dial-In User Service, and WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption) .The four security modes are briefly discussed here. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Bridge, turn to "Appendix B: Wireless Security." WEP
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    a Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually. (See Figure 7-6.) • Default Transmit Key Select which WEP key (1-4) will be used when the Bridge sends data. Make sure that the receiving device (wireless client) is using the same key. • WEP Encryption. An acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch • User ID and Password. A user identification and password are required for your security. Enter the ID in the User ID field, then the password in the Password field. When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Apply button to save these
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch TTLS TTLS is a mutual authentication method that uses digital certificates. Select TTLS from the EAP Type dropdown menu. Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the User ID field and the password in the Password field. Enter the Root Certificate
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch WPA RADIUS WPA RADIUS. This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) The WPA algorithm used is TKIP. Enter the RADIUS server's IP Address and port number,
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch TTLS TTLS is a mutual authentication method that uses digital certificates. Select TTLS from the EAP Type dropdown menu. Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the User ID field and the password in the Password field. Enter the Root Certificate
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    shows the authentication process. Click the Refresh button to refresh the screen. Click the Close button to return to the the previous screen. Figure 7-11: WPA Pre-Shared Key Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Setup Figure 7-12: Log Table 28
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Password The Password screen, shown in Figure 7-13, lets you change the Bridge's Username and Password and restore the factory default settings. • Username - It is strongly recommended that you change the factory default user name of the Bridge from
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless Use the Wireless screen, shown in Figure 7-14, to customize advanced wireless settings and clone a MAC address onto the Bridge. Advanced Wireless • Transmission Rate - The default setting is Auto. The range is from 1 to 54Mbps.The rate of data
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch currently connected to the Bridge's LAN port. The Bridge will actively scan for a new MAC address to be cloned whenever you disconnect and re-connect multiple devices to the Bridge through its LAN port. Select Manual if you want to specify a MAC address
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    . QOS This screen is used to configure the Quality of Service (QOS), Storm Filtering, and Flow Control settings for the managed switch feature. • Global QOS Mode - There are 4 output queues per port with different priority. This QOS setting will let user choose between a more evenly distributed
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    the output port vector settings. • Address Table Dump - This is a complete dump of the address table, including both the dynamic learned entries and static entries. If there is a topology change, click the Flush Table to button to remove all the Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web
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    settings. Port Based VLAN Setting • This is to set the Port Based VLAN Map. For each port, if the output field is checked, then packets are allowed to exit that port. Packets are not allowed to enter and exit the same port. Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Wireless
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch The port1 to port6 checkbox is disabled so that the user can always use port1 as a back door to access the web config page when the port based VLAN is enabled. • 802.1q Port VLAN Setting - Default VID Is used when 802.1q is enabled but input packet does
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch RMON Statistics This screen is used to view the RMON counters for each port. Port Selection - Select the port to display the packets statistics. EtherStatsDropEvents - The total number of events in which packets were dropped the broadcast address. Note
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Octets (FCS Error) or a bad FCS with a non-integral number of octets (Alignment Error). Note 1024 and 1518 octets in length inclusive (excluding framing bits but including FCS octets). Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility 37
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Port Mirroring This screen shows the status of each port and allows you to configure the port mirroring settings for the manage switch feature. The information here is for the wired LAN ports. For wireless status and packet counts, please refer to the
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Access List This screen is used to configure the access list settings between wireless and switch ports. Access List Type - An Access List is a list of source MAC addresses. If a packet is coming from a wireless to a LAN port or vice versa, this device
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    -G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless Status The Status screen displayed the Bridge's current status and settings. All information 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
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Click the Refresh button to obtain the most up-to-date settings and statistics. Click the Help button for additional on-screen information. SNMP This screen is used to configure the SNMP Trap related settings for the Bridge. SNMP Trap - Use this function
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    the appropriate file, click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If you upgrade the Bridge's firmware, you may lose its configuration settings. Figure 7-24: Help Tab Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility Help Figure 7-25: Firmware Upgrade 42
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    's IP address. • Open the Web-based Utility. On the Setup screen, click the Static IP Address 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. Appendix A: Troubleshooting
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    . If you are not sure what the Bridge's IP address is, then run the Setup Wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions until you see a screen that lists all the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridges on your network. Select the Bridge you want to access, and its IP address will appear in the Status box. Enter
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch 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 operation over a network
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    has the inherent security feature of scrambling. On the software side, Linksys products offer the encryption function (WEP) to enhance security and access control. Users can set it up depending upon their needs. What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 40/64
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    WPA if it is available. Please note that this may reduce your network performance. 7. Change the WEP encryption keys periodically. For information on implementing these security features, refer to "Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility." The wireless security can be set
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    , it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes hackers. So, don't broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is "linksys".) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch WPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIUS server, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 864 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Router or other device how often it should
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    -G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware You can use the Bridge's Web-based Utility to upgrade the firmware; however, firmware should be upgraded ONLY if you experience problems with the Bridge. To upgrade the Bridge's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. Download the
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    can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP Before a computer can communicate with the Bridge, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless networks as well. Your PCs
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Appendix E: Glossary 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of
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    a dynamic IP address. Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by "leasing" an IP address to a user for
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - An independent institute that develops networking standards. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol
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    to determine whether a particular IP address is online. POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet. Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters. Power over Ethernet (PoE) - A technology enabling
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    /Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network. Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability. Throughput - The
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    -G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Appendix F: Specifications Model Standards Ports Buttons Cabling Type LEDs Transmit Power Security Feature WEP Key Bits Protocols Dimensions Unit Weight Power Certifications WET54GS5 IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.1Q, 802.1d, 802.1p 5 10/100
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Operating Temp. 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Storage Temp. -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Appendix G: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the "Warranty Period"), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and 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
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    Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates in this Guide.) http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 949-261-8868 800-326-7114 [email protected]
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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
®
Model No.
Ethernet Bridge
Wireless-
G
WET54GS5
User Guide
WIRELESS
GHz
2.4
802.11g
with 5-Port Switch