WET11 Upgrades
Significantly increase the range, sensitivity, and functionality of your WET11.
The Linksys WET11 (http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?prid=432) is one of the most inexpensive Ethernet client bridge products on the market. It works with virtually any Ethernet device, and doesn’t require any special drivers to configure. Many people use the WET11 to connect devices that otherwise can’t accommodate a radio with their wireless network. For example, they are ideal for connecting to networked appliances such as the PlayStation 2 or Xbox to avoid having to run Ethernet cable to your television. They can also be used to get entire networks online when used in conjunction with inexpensive firewalls like the Linksys BEFSR41. Simply connect the WET11 to the WAN port on the firewall, and every device plugged into it can share the WET11’s wireless connection. People have had mixed results when using the WET11 directly bridged to a hub or switch, due to the implementation of the tiny device’s MAC address handling.
There have been a number of complaints about DHCP not working properly with the WET11, but these issues seem to be resolved by upgrading the firmware to the latest revision, and using the ISC’s DHCP server Version 3 or later, available at http://www.isc.org/products/DHCP/. As with all embedded hardware devices (particularly those manufactured by Linksys), it is a very good idea to keep up on firmware updates. Updated firmware usually resolves most flaky behavior, ...