Platforms:Windows Nt, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Nt 3.5, Windows Nt 4, Windows Nt 5, Windows Me, Windows Xp, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Media:Electronics Autographed:No Memorabilia:No Network Interface:Ethernet Shipping Weight (lbs):0.4 Dimensions (in):11.3 x 4.7 x 1.2 Warranty:1 year warranty
Amazon.com Product Description The versatile wireless Ethernet bridge from Linksys can make any wired Ethernet-equipped device a part of your wireless network. At home, use the wireless Ethernet bridge to connect game consoles, set-top boxes, or computers to your wireless network to share your high-speed network connection. In the office, convert your Ethernet-wired printer, scanner, camera, notebook, or desktop into a wireless networked device.
It's completely driver-free, so it works on any platform and with any operating system. Because there are no drivers to load, setup is a snap--just plug it into your device and configure the network settings through your Web browser.
You can also use the Linksys wireless Ethernet bridge as a kind of "cableless cable" to connect remote areas together. Maybe the Shipping department is all the way across the warehouse from Receiving. Or maybe you want to set up a home office in your detached garage. With a wireless Ethernet bridge in the garage and an other one (or a wireless access point) in the house, you're connected--without the hassle of cabling.
See a comparison diagram of the different wireless technologies.
Wireless networks are rapidly becoming more popular and coming down in price. Since they don't require cables, you can use the devices anywhere in an office or home, even out on the patio. There's no need to roll out an Ethernet network cable to each room of a house; you can network anywhere--without wires. Outside the home, wireless networking is available in hotspots at coffee shops, businesses, and airports--great when you're on the road and need to get some work done. For convenience, wireless networking is the answer.
Which Wireless Standard Is Right for Me? Now that you've decided to create a wireless network, the next step is to figure out which wireless standard to use.
Basically, a standard is a set of specifications for a device. All devices that follow a specific standard share operating characteristics, such as the radio frequency used and maximum data transfer speed.
For wireless networking, there are three standards to choose from at this time:
802.11b
802.11a
802.11g
To learn about the differences between the standards and select the right one for your network, click here for an easy-to-understand chart.
Product Description The versatile Wireless Ethernet Bridge can make any wired Ethernet-equipped device a part of your wireless network. At home, use the Wireless Ethernet Bridge to connect game consoles, set-top boxes, or computers into your wireless network to share your high-speed network connection. In the office, convert your Ethernet-wired printer, scanner, camera, notebook or desktop into a wireless networked device. It's completely driver-free, so it works on any platform and under any operating system! Since there are no drivers to load, setup is a snap - just plug it into your device and configure the network settings through your web browser. You can also use the Wireless Ethernet Bridge as a kind of "cable-less cable" to connect remote areas together. Maybe Shipping is all the way across the warehouse from Receiving. Or maybe you want to set up a home office in your detached garage. With a Wireless Ethernet Bridge in the garage, and another one (or a Wireless Access Point) in the house, you're connected - with no cabling hassle.
Good for what it is, but out-datedNovember 3, 2008 As easy as this bridge was to setup and get working on my network, it isn't a good choice for those concerned about security or speed. The WET11 works great, but it is only 802.11b, so placing it on an 802.11g network has the potential of slowing down the wireless network. Also, being that it only supports 802.11b, WPA encryption is not supported...only WEP. Though I'm a big fan of Linksys products, I would shy away from this one.
Good while it lastedMay 10, 2008 I used this for a couple of years, and it worked flawlessly. Initially, I did not use WEP. I caught someone on my network, so I enabled WEP security. Now the bridge no longer connected. So, I tried to run the setup again and reconfigure. I was never able to connect, ever again. Not sure what the reset button does, but did not seem to make a difference.
I've owned a lot of Linksys products. The main thing I've noticed since they were bought by Cisco - most of the products do not last more that 18 to 24 months before they start failing. I've been through 3 routers and 2 modems in less than 4 years ( all on an APC UPS' ).
misrepresentedJanuary 26, 2008 This seller failed to let the purchaser know that this product had no active support from Linksys. They attempt to help the purchaser to install and use it but the directions are not up-to-date. I am not on-line with this product yet. And if I want help from Linksys I have to pay for it. I GIVE THEM A BIGGG THUMBS DOWN!!!
WET11 is the TitanicJanuary 19, 2008 After setting this thing up it worked beautifully for up to 3 days after the warranty expired (Big Demoralizer). Then in the middle of Surfing the web, ICEBERG, And the Wet11 sank. It is now impossible to connect to the device, I have tried a factory reset and connect back to the device using the default IP address, however, I have had no such luck. This Gadget dead in the water. I have tried connecting on 4 different computers just to be sure my computer wasn't the one being stupid. Then, when contacting customer support, they recommended getting a new one. Sure I am!.....Not. My advice is to stay away from this shipwreck.
Great little unit; Instructions weren't worded greatDecember 26, 2007 I bought this product to be able to make my Dell laser printer operate wirelessly. It works flawlessly.
However, my misunderstanding of the instructions made getting it working initially a little frustrating. I am a pretty savvy computer guy and I got thrown a curve setting it up. Don't get me wrong and don't be afraid that it's difficult to setup... it's not.
There's a switch on the back of the unit that can be switched to "X" or "II". When you setup the unit you have to use "II" (I believe) but when you want the thing (printer, etc) that you plug into the unit to function wirelessly, you then have to go and flip that switch over to "X" and leave it in the "X" position. I never switched it to "X" and my printer wouldn't work. I called support at Linksys and they weren't really any help. Finally I figured it out on my own. As soon as I switched it to "X" my printer worked. So... just be aware of that and you can't go wrong.
The only potential downside is that it only supports WEP security encryption, which is apparently very easy to hack into if there's someone who is intent on cracking into your network. If you have a wireless network and are using WPA or greater, then this unit will present a problem I suppose as it only supports WEP. So check your router security settings and decide accordingly.
If you need the WPA security you'll need the Linksys WET54G which appears to be the successor to this model. It'll cost about twice what this unit costs.
All in all, I am thrilled with the unit. It functions very well for what it's intended for and allowed me to NOT have to re-run ethernet wires to a precarious location in my office.
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