Linksys WET610N Manual de utilizare

User Guide

Linksys WET610N/WES610N Dual-Band N Entertainment 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 ﬁltering 4

Enable encryption 4

General Network Security Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Advanced Conﬁguration

How to access the browser-based utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Setup > Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Language 7

Network Setup 7

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Basic Wireless Settings 8

Wireless Security 8

Wi-Fi Protected Setup 9

Wireless > Wireless Network Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Wireless Network Site Survey 10

Wireless > WMM® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

WMM 12

Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Advanced Wireless 13

Administration > Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Management 14

Administration > Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Factory Defaults 15

Administration > Upgrade Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Upgrade Firmware 15

Status > Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Bridge Information 16

Local Network 16

Status > Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Wireless 16

Troubleshooting

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Speciﬁcations

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Contents

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Product Overview

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Thank you for choosing the Linksys Dual-Band N Entertainment Bridge. The

bridge can connect any wired, Ethernet device to your wireless network.

The bridge is based on dual-band Wireless-N, so it is compatible with any

Wireless-N, -G, -A, or -B router or access point. For first-time installation, follow

the steps on the CD folder. To configure advanced settings, use the convenient,

browser-based utility.

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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.

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Ethernet The Ethernet port(s) connects the bridge

to a computer or other Ethernet network device. The

WES610N has four ports, and the WET610N has a single

port.

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 WES610N has a reset button

on the bottom, and the WET610N has a reset button on

the back port panel.

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.

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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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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,

169.254.1.250. (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,

169.254.1.250, until it detects a DHCP server and is assigned a

dynamic IP address.

If the bridge is not associated with a router and is using the factory default

settings, connect a computer to the bridge using an Ethernet connection to

access the web-based utility. You will need to configure the Ethernet connection

on the computer with a static IP address and subnet mask.

The IP address of your Ethernet adapter should be set to a specific IP address.

1.

In the IP address field, enter 169.254.x.y (x should be replaced by a

number between 1 and 254, and y should be replaced by a number

between 0 and 255).

2.

In the Subnet mask field, enter 255.255.0.0.

NOTE

The steps to assign a static IP address to the Ethernet adapter on

your computer vary by operating system. For instructions, please

refer to the help documentation of your specific operating system.

After you have assigned your Ethernet adapter with a static IP address, launch

your web browser, and enter the Adapter’s IP address (the default setting is

169.254.1.250)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.

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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.

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, 169.254.1.250, 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 8. To use Wi-Fi Protected

Setup, select Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Refer to Wi-Fi Protected Setup, page 9.

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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.

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.

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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).

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.

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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.

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.

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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).

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 > WMM®

Configure the Wireless MultiMedia (WMM) settings. WMM prioritizes packets

depending on their respective access mode (traffic type): Background, Best

Effort, Video, or Voice. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert

administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance.

NOTE

The settings on the WMM screen are designed for advanced users

only.

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WMM

Access Mode

You can assign different settings to the four access modes available. Select the

mode you want to configure: Background, Best Effort, Video, or Voice. Follow

the instructions for the mode you select.

Background

Use Aggregation This option defines whether or not the Media Access Control

(MAC) layer will set up an Add Block Acknowledgement (ADDBA) session. The

default is No. Select Yes to enable this option.

Accept Aggregation This option defines whether or not the MAC layer will

accept an ADDBA request. The default is Yes. Select No to disable this option.

Max. Number of Packets in Aggregation This option defines the maximum

number of packets (sub-frames) in the aggregate. The range is 0 to 7. The

default is 7.

Max. Aggregation Size This option defines the maximum size of the

aggregate (in bytes). The range is 0 to 16000. The default is 12000.

Timeout Internal This option defines the timeout period in which the

aggregate should be closed with a “closing condition” before it is closed by the

timer. The range is 0 to 100 ms. The default is 3.

Min. Size of Packet in Aggregation This option defines the minimum size (in

bytes) of packets to be accumulated in the aggregate. The range is 0 to 1500.

The default is 10.

ADDBA Timeout This option defines the duration after which the ADDBA

setup is terminated, if there are no frame exchanges within this duration by the

Block Acknowledgement (ACK) agreement. The range is 0 to 65535 ms. The

default is 0, which disables the timeout.

Aggregation Window Size This option defines the maximum number of

packets transmitted without getting ACKs. The range is 0 to 64. The default is

64.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel

your changes.

Best Effort

Use Aggregation This option defines whether or not the Media Access Control

(MAC) layer will set up an Add Block Acknowledgement (ADDBA) session. The

default is Yes. Select No to disable this option.

Accept Aggregation This option defines whether or not the MAC layer will

accept an ADDBA request. The default is Yes. Select No to disable this option.

Max. Number of Packets in Aggregation This option defines the maximum

number of packets (sub-frames) in the aggregate. The range is 0 to 10. The

default is 10.

Max. Aggregation Size This option defines the maximum size of the

aggregate (in bytes). The range is 0 to 20000. The default is 16000.

Timeout Internal This option defines the timeout period in which the

aggregate should be closed with a “closing condition” before it is closed by the

timer. The range is 0 to 100 ms. The default is 3.

Min. Size of Packet in Aggregation This option defines the minimum size (in

bytes) of packets to be accumulated in the aggregate. The range is 0 to 1500.

The default is 10.

ADDBA Timeout This option defines the duration after which the ADDBA

setup is terminated, if there are no frame exchanges within this duration by the

Block Acknowledgement (ACK) agreement. The range is 0 to 65535 ms. The

default is 0, which disables the timeout.

Aggregation Window Size This option defines the maximum number of

packets transmitted without getting ACKs. The range is 0 to 64. The default is

64.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel

your changes.

Video

Use Aggregation This option defines whether or not the Media Access Control

(MAC) layer will set up an Add Block Acknowledgement (ADDBA) session. The

default is Yes. Select No to disable this option.

Accept Aggregation This option defines whether or not the MAC layer will

accept an ADDBA request. The default is Yes. Select No to disable this option.

Max. Number of Packets in Aggregation This option defines the maximum

number of packets (sub-frames) in the aggregate. The range is 0 to 7. The

default is 7.

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Max. Aggregation Size This option defines the maximum size of the

aggregate (in bytes). The range is 0 to 16000. The default is 12000.

Timeout Internal This option defines the timeout period in which the

aggregate should be closed with a “closing condition” before it is closed by the

timer. The range is 0 to 100 ms. The default is 3.

Min. Size of Packet in Aggregation This option defines the minimum size (in

bytes) of packets to be accumulated in the aggregate. The range is 0 to 1500.

The default is 10.

ADDBA Timeout This option defines the duration after which the ADDBA

setup is terminated, if there are no frame exchanges within this duration by the

Block Acknowledgement (ACK) agreement. The range is 0 to 65535 ms. The

default is 0, which disables the timeout.

Aggregation Window Size This option defines the maximum number of

packets transmitted without getting ACKs. The range is 0 to 64. The default is

64.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel

your changes.

Voice

Use Aggregation This option defines whether or not the Media Access Control

(MAC) layer will set up an Add Block Acknowledgement (ADDBA) session. The

default is Yes. Select No to disable this option.

Accept Aggregation This option defines whether or not the MAC layer will

accept an ADDBA request. The default is Yes. Select No to disable this option.

Max. Number of Packets in Aggregation This option defines the maximum

number of packets (sub-frames) in the aggregate. The range is 0 to 2. The

default is 2.

Max. Aggregation Size This option defines the maximum size of the

aggregate (in bytes). The range is 0 to 16000. The default is 10000.

Timeout Internal This option defines the timeout period in which the

aggregate should be closed with a “closing condition” before it is closed by the

timer. The range is 0 to 100 ms. The default is 10.

Min. Size of Packet in Aggregation This option defines the minimum size (in

bytes) of packets to be accumulated in the aggregate. The range is 0 to 1500.

The default is 10.

ADDBA Timeout This option defines the duration after which the ADDBA

setup is terminated, if there are no frame exchanges within this duration by the

Block Acknowledgement (ACK) agreement. The range is 0 to 65535 ms. The

default is 0, which disables the timeout.

Aggregation Window Size This option defines the maximum number of

packets transmitted without getting ACKs. The range is 0 to 64. The default is

64.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel

your changes.

Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings

Configure the bridge’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should

only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce

wireless performance.

NOTE

The settings on the Advanced Wireless Settings screen are designed

for advanced users only.

Advanced Wireless

Use LDPC Low-Density Parity-Check Code (LDPC) enables or disables error

correction to reduce the probability of data loss in noisy channels. The Rate

Adaptation algorithm automatically disabled LDPC coding when working at

high PHY rates (higher than 162). To use the LDCP advanced error correction

scheme, keep the default, Yes. Otherwise, select No.

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ERP Protection Type This option configures protection of OFDM packets

despite the presence of 802.11b stations within the wireless network. By

sending RTS/CTS or CTS2Self packets in 802.11b rates, the bridge informs the

wireless network that OFDM packets are going to be transferred and protects

the packets in the wireless network. The RTS/CTS and CTS2Self packets create

overhead, which may result in lower throughputs.

The RTS/CTS option provides better coverage but lower throughputs when

compared to CTS2Self, because the RTS/CTS option includes acknowledgement

from the receiving device. To use the RTS/CTS option, keep the default, RTS/

CTS. The None option may cause collisions between OFDM and CCK packets. To

use the None option, select None. To use the CTS2Self option, select CTS2Self.

11n Protection Type This option configures protection from non-High

Throughput (HT) devices within the wireless network. In case the wireless

router (or access point) detects an association of a non-HT legacy device, it will

signal all the HT devices to use RTS/CTS or CTS2Self mechanisms before each

data transmission. This feature also supports all 802.11n standard protections,

including MIMO.

The RTS/CTS option provides better coverage but lower throughputs when

compared to CTS2Self, because the RTS/CTS option includes acknowledgement

from the receiving device. To use the RTS/CTS option, keep the default, RTS/

CTS. The None option may cause collisions between HT and legacy packets. To

use the None option, select None. To use the CTS2Self option, select CTS2Self.

Percentage of maximal transmit power This option sets the percentage

of maximal transmit power relative to the regulatory domain restrictions. For

example, if the regulatory domain restriction allows transmissions of up to

20 dB, then setting the percentage at 50% allows maximal transmit power of

10 dB. Select the percentage you want to use: 12%, 25%, 50%, or 100%. The

default is 100%.

QoS Classification Type This option sets 802.1D or 802.1Q mapping from the

IP DSCP/TOS field to WMM priorities (Background, Best Effects, Video, Voice).

Keep the default, 802.1D, or select 802.1Q, which is used by some IPTV streams.

Re-establish Ethernet connection when initiating wireless connection To

trigger DHCP discovery from the device that resides behind the bridge, the

bridge will reset the Ethernet link between the bridge and the device every

time a wireless connection is established. To disable this behavior, select No.

Otherwise, keep the default, Yes.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel

your changes.

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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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,

169.254.1.250.

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

Linksys WES610N/WET610N

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WES610N

Model WES610N

Standards IEEE 802.3u, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11n

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

Modulations 802.11a: OFDM/BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM

802.11b: CCK/QPSK, BPSK

802.11g: OFDM/BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM

802.11n: OFDM/BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM

RF Pwr (EIRP) in dBm 802.11a: 15 dBm (typical) @ 54Mbps

802.11b: 19 dBm (typical) @ 11 Mbps

802.11g: 16 dBm (typical) @ 54 Mbps

802.11n (2.4 GHz): 18 dBm (typical) @ MCS15

802.11n (5 GHz): 16 dBm (typical) @ MCS15

Receive Sensitivity 802.11a: -72 dBm (typical) @ 54 Mbps

802.11b: -85 dBm (typical) @ 11 Mbps

802.11g: -73 dBm (typical) @ 54 Mbps

802.11n (20 MHz): -75 dBm (typical) @ MCS15

802.11n (40 MHz): -69 dBm (typical) @ MCS15

Antenna Gain in dBi 1

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 0.65 lb (295 g)

Certiﬁcation FCC, UL/cUL, ICES-003, RSS210, CE, Wi-Fi

(IEEE 802 11a/b/g/draft n), WPA2™,

Wi-Fi Protected Setup, WMM®

Power 12V, 1A

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

Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.

Specifications

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Specifications

Linksys WES610N/WET610N

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WET610N

Model WET610N

Standards IEEE 802.3u, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11n

LEDs Power, Ethernet, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™,

Wireless

Ports Ethernet, Power

Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Cabling Type CAT5e

Antennas 3 (internal)

Antenna Connector Type N/A

Detachable (Yes/No) No

Modulations 802.11a: OFDM/BPSK, QPSK,

16-QAM, 64-QAM

802.11b: CCK/QPSK, BPSK

802.11g: OFDM/BPSK, QPSK,

16-QAM, 64-QAM

802.11n: OFDM/BPSK, QPSK,

16-QAM, 64-QAM

RF Pwr (EIRP) in dBm 802.11a: 15 dBm (typical) @ 54Mbps

802.11b: 18 dBm (typical) @ 11 Mbps

802.11g: 16 dBm (typical) @ 54 Mbps

802.11n: 12 dBm (typical) @ 130 Mbps

(HT20), 270 Mbps (HT40)

Receive Sensitivity 802.11a: -72 dBm (typical) @ 54 Mbps

802.11b: -85 dBm (typical) @ 11 Mbps

802.11g: -73 dBm (typical) @ 54 Mbps

802.11n: -70 dBm (typical) @ MCS15/2.4 GHz,

-69 dBm (typical) @ MCS15/5.0 GHz

Antenna Gain in dBi 1

Wireless Security WEP, Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA), Wi-Fi

Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2)

Security Key Bits Up to 128-bit encryption

Environmental

Dimensions 5.71” x 4.17” x 2.05”

(145 x 106 x 52 mm)

Weight 5.61 oz (159 g)

Certiﬁcation FCC, UL/cUL, ICES-003, RSS210, CE, Wi-Fi

(IEEE 802 11a/b/g/draft n), WPA2™,

Wi-Fi Protected Setup, WMM®

Power 12V, 1A

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

Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.

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