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Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility
Status
Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge
Status
The Status screen displays 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 displayed here. Firmware should be
upgraded ONLY if you experience problems with the Bridge. Firmware updates are posted at
www.linksys.com. For more information, refer to “Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware.”
• MAC Address - The MAC Address of the Bridge is displayed here.
LAN Settings
• IP Address - The Bridge’s IP Address is displayed here.
• Subnet Mask - The Bridge’s Subnet Mask is displayed here.
• Gateway - The Gateway address for the Bridge is displayed here.
LAN Statistics
• Ethernet TX - The number of packets transmitted to the Ethernet network is displayed here.
• Ethernet RX - The number of packets received from the Ethernet network is displayed here.
• Wireless TX - The number of packets transmitted to the wireless network is displayed here.
• Wireless RX - The number of packets received from the wireless network is displayed here.
Wireless Settings
• SSID - The Bridge’s SSID is displayed here.
• Network Type - The Bridge’s mode is displayed here.
• Channel - The Bridge’s channel setting is displayed here.
• WEP - The status of the Bridge’s WEP encryption is displayed here.
• TX Rate - The Bridge’s transmission rate is displayed here.
Figure 7-7: Status Tab