Cisco Linksys WET610N User manual

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Wireless-N Ethernet Bridge
with Dual-Band
Model: WET610N
Package Contents
Wireless-N Ethernet Bridge with Dual-Band•
Setup Software and User Guide on CD-ROM•
Quick Installation Guide•
Network Cable•
Power Adapter•

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Installation
A. Insert the Setup Wizard CD into
your CD-ROM drive.
NOTE: Windows or other
personal firewalls may
ask for permission to run
the software. To continue,
allow the software to run.
B. The Welcome screen appears.
Click Next.
C. Read the License Agreement.
To accept the terms in the
License Agreement, select I
accept this agreement.
Click Next.
D. For configuration, you will
temporarily connect the
Bridge to your router. (After
configuration, you will connect
the Bridge to the device
that you want to equip with
wireless.)
Click Next.
Insert the CD-ROM

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E. Connect one end of the
included network cable to the
Ethernet port of the Bridge.
Click Next.
F. Connect the other end of
the cable to one of the local
network ports on your router.
Click Next.
G. Connect the included power
adapter to the Power port of the
Bridge.
Click Next.
H. Plug the power cord into an
electrical outlet.
Click Next.

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I. Wait until the Power and
Ethernet LEDs are solidly lit.
Click Next.
J. Enter a password to protect
access to the Bridge.
Click Next.
K. The wireless setup is next.
Click Next.
L. The Setup Wizard displays
the Network Name of the
wireless network with the
strongest signal. To connect to
this network, click Next. Then
proceed to step P.
To connect to a different
network, select I don’t want to
connect to this network, and
click Next.

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M. The available networks are
listed in the table. Select your
network, and then click Next.
(If your router supports Wi-Fi
Protected Setup, which is
indicated by the icon next
to the network name, then
proceed to the section, “Wi-Fi
Protected Setup”.)
If your network is not listed, select My network is not in this list, and
click Next. Proceed to step O.
N. If your network does not use
wireless security, proceed to
step P.
If your network uses wireless
security, enter the security key
of your wireless network. Click
Next. Then proceed to step P.
O. Configure the following:
Wireless Network Name
(SSID) Enter the name of your
wireless network.
Authentication Type Select
the authentication used by your
wireless network.
Encryption Type Select
the encryption used by your
wireless network.
Security Key Enter the security key of your wireless network.
Click Next.
NOTE: If you are connecting to your own wireless network, you
may want to configure wireless security on your router if you
have not already done so.

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Please wait while the Setup Wizard connects the Bridge to your wirelessP.
network. Warnings from your firewall or security application may
appear. If necessary, click Always allow or Allow this time only to
allow the wireless connection.
Q. You will connect the Bridge
to the device that you want to
equip with wireless.
Click Next.
R. The Bridge is connected to your
router with a network cable.
Disconnect this network cable
from your router.
If you need to move the device
that you want to equip with
wireless, then do so now. Click
Next.
S. Connect the free end of the
network cable to the device that
you want to equip with wireless.
If you need to move the Bridge,
then make sure you take the
power adapter and network
cable with you.
Click Next.

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T. Wait until the Power and
Ethernet LEDs are solidly lit, and
the Wireless LED is flashing.
Click Next.
U. The wireless settings are
displayed.
To save the settings in a text
file on your desktop, keep the
default, Save these settings in
a text file on my desktop.
Click Next.
V. The Bridge is installed. You can
move the Bridge anywhere
within your wireless network’s
range, as long as you plug its
power cord into an electrical
outlet.
Refer to the User Guide on the
CD-ROM for information about
advanced settings.
Congratulations! Setup is complete.

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup
A. Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to
create a wireless connection
between the Bridge and your
router. On your router, press the
button that looks like one of the
icons in the picture. You may
have to hold down this button
until an LED flashes.
Within two minutes, click
Connect on the Quickly Connect
Using Push Button screen.
Please wait while the Setup Wizard connects the Bridge to your wirelessB.
network. Warnings from your firewall or security application may
appear. If necessary, click Always allow or Allow this time only to
allow the wireless connection.
C. You will connect the Bridge
to the device that you want to
equip with wireless.
Click Next.
D. The Bridge is connected to your
router with a network cable.
Disconnect this network cable
from your router.
If you need to move the device
that you want to equip with
wireless, then do so now. Click
Next.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button on Router

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E. Connect the free end of the
network cable to the device that
you want to equip with wireless.
If you need to move the Bridge,
then make sure you take the
power adapter and network
cable with you.
Click Next.
F. Wait until the Power and
Ethernet LEDs are solidly lit, and
the Wireless LED is flashing.
Click Next.
G. The wireless settings are
displayed.
To save the settings in a text
file on your desktop, keep the
default, Save these settings in
a text file on my desktop.
Click Next.
H. The Bridge is installed. You can
move the Bridge anywhere
within your wireless network’s
range, as long as you plug its
power cord into an electrical
outlet.
Refer to the User Guide on the
CD-ROM for information about
advanced settings.
Congratulations! Setup is complete.
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