Has anyone gotten a Linksys WBP54G, WiFi dongle, to work?

[rfhealey]

Has anyone been able to get the Linksys WBP54G WiFi dongle for the SPA phones/ATA's to actually work?

The config program gets to the point where the dongle tries to connect to the WiFi network but doesn't seem to be able to communicate; the PC<->Dongle connection via the ethernet appears to be working but the WiFi access doesn't seem to work.

Are there any firmware updates that are needed to get this to work with Linksys AP's?

Any thoughts/ideas on how to get this to work would be appreciated!

-Rob

[hwittenb]

It works very well for me out of the box. I've bought two of them.

Following instructions, I first attach the unit directly to my computer using ethernet and run the cd that accompanies the unit. The program on the cd searches the ethernet link and displays the mac id of the unit. Select the unit and the program displays a network configuration where you set the network parameters such as ssid and encryption (if any). Then you remove the ethernet cable and it is ready to go as a network bridge.

You could use the unit as a regular ethernet bridge for most anything but you need the 5v power adapter from the ata.

[rfhealey]

I wanted to clearify from my original post:

The XP config utility, I wish a Linux version was available, CAN talk to the dongle and set all the settings but it doesn't seem to be able to actually connect to the WiFi network.

The dongle does save all the settings because when I rerun the XP config util they are set correctly.

Any further thoughts on what could be wrong?

-Rob

[pounder]

Rob,

Were you able to get your WBP54G going?
I am experiencing exactly the same problems...

Cheers,

Adiran

[DueRuote]

Originally Posted by hwittenb

It works very well for me out of the box. I've bought two of them.

Following instructions, I first attach the unit directly to my computer using ethernet and run the cd that accompanies the unit. The program on the cd searches the ethernet link and displays the mac id of the unit. Select the unit and the program displays a network configuration where you set the network parameters such as ssid and encryption (if any). Then you remove the ethernet cable and it is ready to go as a network bridge.

You could use the unit as a regular ethernet bridge for most anything but you need the 5v power adapter from the ata.

I'm considering getting the Linksys WB54G dongle so I can use my Linksys PAP2-NA analogue telephone adaptor (ATA) while staying in hotels that provide free WiFi or while visiting an internet cafe. Does the sign-in/setup only work with Windows XP or will it also work on Mac OSX? Also, if you have an extra Linksys power adaptor, can you use the dongle with other manufacturers ATAs, such as the Grandstream HandyTone 486 or 496?

The ethernet bridge idea sounds good for insurance against internet service outtages. The idea would be to make an arrangement with a neighbor who uses a different provider -- so if one of the services goes out the bridge will provide temporary coverage. Has anyone out there tried this?