| Linksys-Cisco WIRELESS G BRIDGE FOR PHONE ( WBP54G ) |
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Model: WBP54G
Brand: Linksys
Manufacturer: Linksys
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 8
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
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| Features: |
Product Type - Bridge
Warranty - 1 year
Port -- One 5V/2A DC power input port
LEDs -- Ethernet and Wireless |
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| Description: |
| Now you can put your IP Phone almost anywhere in the building, without the cost and hassle of running network cables. The Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters was specially designed to convert your IP Phone into a wireless device, so it can connect to your network without an Ethernet cable. This lets you put your IP Phone where it's most convenient and frees you from the constrains of plugging into the nearest network port.To make installation even more convenient, the Wireless-G Bridge shares electrical power with the IP Phone, so only one AC Adapter is needed. To get connected, just plug your existing IP Phone's power jack into the Wireless-G Bridge, and the Bridge's power and data cables to the IP Phone. The included Setup Wizard makes it easy to configure the Bridge to your wireless network's settings. To protect your privacy, all wireless voice transmissions can be encrypted with WEP or industrial-strength Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) security.So don't hassle with running cables around the room to your IP Phone - get connected the easy way with the Linksys Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters. |
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| User Reviews (8 total): |
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Works well, but a pain if your a Mac user, May 22, 2008
By user (Avon Lake, OH)
The product works very well, doing exactly what it's supposed to do. The difficulty is in setting the bridge up. First, it doesn't come with a Mac version of the setup program, nor does Linksys offer one on their site. Luckly, I have some VM software that let me run Vista. The next problem is that the setup doesn't quite work right in Vista (go figure). If you run setup.exe in Windows XP compatabilty mode, it works fine. Since then, it's been chugging along just fine.
In short, run the setup in Windows XP compatability if you use Vista. If you use a Mac, get a VM (e.g., Parallels or Fusion) or Bootcamp and a Windows license, or have a friend bring over their PC.
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Works as a normal bridge, not just a VOIP bridge, April 24, 2008
By user (Antelope, CA USA)
My bridge between my DSL and my cable internet died so I ordered this device just to see. It works perfectly fine as a normal bridge between my DSL access point and my cable LAN. I used an ordinary 5 volt AC adapter, ran the CD and had it up and running literally within a couple of minutes. It's a great little device and not just for phones. Too bad it doesn't have a screw plug for an external antenna but it works great and takes up much less room than a "normal" network bridge.
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Will work with any ethernet device, March 17, 2008
By user (Jersey City, NJ USA)
I use this device with my laser printer. I obtained a spare Linksys power supply from ebay, and it works perfectly to connect the printer to my wireless network. It's an absolute bargain compared to most wireless bridges.
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Cisco Wireless Bridge, November 12, 2007
By user (Atlanta, GA)
I went from a wired network to a wireless and my Vonage units did not work. For a short time, I bridged via a wired router on on computer but I could not shut it off or I would loose my phone service. When I installed the WBP54G the problem was solved. Flawless. Note that it must be used with a Linksys modem.
Vonage was no help. Believe Linksys.
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Works great, August 23, 2007
By user (Chesterfield, VA)
I was extremely hesitant in getting this because I worried that voice lag would be created by the semi-complicated setup we have.
To give some background:
We have 3 cordless phones around our house that talk to a central base station that is plugged into a wall jack. Elsewhere in the house, we have Linksys PAP2 device (Vonage Service) that one end plugs into the wall (backfeeding to the phone base station), and the other half was plugged into our home router.
For those Visual People:
Cordless Phone > Phone Base Station > House Wiring > PAP2 > Router > Cable Modem > Vonage
My concern was that by inserting a Wireless Bridge between the PAP2 and the Router (which is now on the other side of the house), that a delay would be created, or the signal would occasionally just drop.
I am happy to say that I completely over thought the complications of it.
When the device came, I followed the setup wizard on the CD (didn't bother with the picture book type printed instructions) and had the bridge configured in about 15 minutes. I then moved the PAP2 and Bridge to where I needed them, and plugged it in...and like magic, everything worked great. We've had no lag, no problems, and most importantly, no signal drops.
While wired is still the most reliable method to make sure your VoiP phone device talks to your network consistently, I would definitely recommend this device to anyone who has to take the wireless route.
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Works great, just a little expensive, February 8, 2007
By user (St Petersburg, FL)
This actually will work with any VoIP phone that has the same power plug. I'm using it with a grandstream budgetone.
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Unwires a Sipura VOIP Device, September 10, 2006
By user (CHI PAR PHX SYD PDX CLD NKC)
Need to operate a Sipura (now Linksys) ATA VOIP device wirelessly? This is the device for you. For example, you are in a hotel room that only offers a wireless internet connection. You wouldn't be able to use your Sipura ATA because there is no wired ethernet connection.
The Linksys WBP54G will allow you to unwire your Sipura VOIP ATA device's ethernet connection. The WBP54G acts as a wireless bridge for a Sipura device. No power brick needed, it shares power from the Sipura ATA's DC adapter.
After reading the Quick Installation, I figured I could get by without any WBP54G setup procedure whatsoever. YMMV. I'm not using any wireless secutity on my router (Linksys WRT54GL). There's no other open router within range. I just plugged in the WBP54G and it worked immediately. Voice quality is just as good as wired ethernet.
The device is small, about the size of a pack of cigarettes. Since no additional parts are needed, it travels easily.
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