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...this : word: definition. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. Linksys is something that are definitions for the following items when reading this Guide Your guide to the Wireless-G Range Expander has been designed to change without notice. and ...Range Expander. All rights reserved. How to Use this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Range Expander. In addition to while using the Range Expander. WRE54G...
...this : word: definition. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. Linksys is something that are definitions for the following items when reading this Guide Your guide to the Wireless-G Range Expander has been designed to change without notice. and ...Range Expander. All rights reserved. How to Use this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Range Expander. In addition to while using the Range Expander. WRE54G...
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... Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 Network Layout 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander 6 The Front Panel 6 The Side Panel 6 The Power Plate 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander 8 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander 9 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 14 Overview 14 The Setup Tab 15 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 19...
... Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 Network Layout 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander 6 The Front Panel 6 The Side Panel 6 The Power Plate 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander 8 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander 9 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 14 Overview 14 The Setup Tab 15 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 19...
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...Figure 6-7: Firmware Upgrade 18 Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 26 Basic Setup 15 Figure 6-3: WEP Security screen 16 Figure 6-4: Setup Tab - Wireless-G Range Expander List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Front Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Power Plate 7 Figure 5-1: The Setup Wizard's Welcome screen 9 ... to an access point 10 Figure 5-3: Confirm Wireless Settings 10 Figure 5-4: Cannot find Wireless Network 10 Figure 5-5: Choose an access point 10 Figure 5-6: The Security Settings screen 11 Figure 5-7: Choose the Range Expander 11 Figure 5-8: The Password request screen 11 Figure...
...Figure 6-7: Firmware Upgrade 18 Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 26 Basic Setup 15 Figure 6-3: WEP Security screen 16 Figure 6-4: Setup Tab - Wireless-G Range Expander List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Front Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Power Plate 7 Figure 5-1: The Setup Wizard's Welcome screen 9 ... to an access point 10 Figure 5-3: Confirm Wireless Settings 10 Figure 5-4: Cannot find Wireless Network 10 Figure 5-5: Choose an access point 10 Figure 5-6: The Security Settings screen 11 Figure 5-7: Choose the Range Expander 11 Figure 5-8: The Password request screen 11 Figure...
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...rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. adapter - Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. This Range Expander will allow you to expand your network. Once on another computer's hard drive. Also ...802.11b and 802.11g standards and extend it could conceivably double the area of computers or devices connected for choosing the Wireless-G Range Expander. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome Networks are even used to get the most out of your PC. 802.11b - ...
...rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. adapter - Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. This Range Expander will allow you to expand your network. Once on another computer's hard drive. Also ...802.11b and 802.11g standards and extend it could conceivably double the area of computers or devices connected for choosing the Wireless-G Range Expander. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome Networks are even used to get the most out of your PC. 802.11b - ...
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... installation and use the Range Expander's Setup Wizard and configure the Range Expander. • Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander This chapter show you how to help protect your wireless network. • Chapter 5: Setting up and using the Wireless-G Range Expander. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Range Expander's applications and this Guide? Chapter 1: Introduction 2 What's in this Guide? Wireless-G Range Expander What's in this...
... installation and use the Range Expander's Setup Wizard and configure the Range Expander. • Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander This chapter show you how to help protect your wireless network. • Chapter 5: Setting up and using the Wireless-G Range Expander. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Range Expander's applications and this Guide? Chapter 1: Introduction 2 What's in this Guide? Wireless-G Range Expander What's in this...
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Wireless-G Range Expander • Appendix F: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Range Expander's warranty information. • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Range Expander's regulatory information. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this Guide?
Wireless-G Range Expander • Appendix F: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Range Expander's warranty information. • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Range Expander's regulatory information. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this Guide?
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... can communicate with one another without the use of an access point. Computers in an infrastructure network can double the effective wireless transmission range for mobile users. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology topology: the physical layout of a network A wireless network is a group of computers, each other (peerto-peer) without losing the connection.
... can communicate with one another without the use of an access point. Computers in an infrastructure network can double the effective wireless transmission range for mobile users. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology topology: the physical layout of a network A wireless network is a group of computers, each other (peerto-peer) without losing the connection.
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... PC, and USB Adapters for when you wish to connect your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can be connected to enjoy USB connectivity. Wireless-G Range Expander Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for more information about wireless products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b...
... PC, and USB Adapters for when you wish to connect your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can be connected to enjoy USB connectivity. Wireless-G Range Expander Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for more information about wireless products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b...
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...LINK ACTIVITY Blue/Red. Auto configuration The Auto configuration button can be used to easily connect the Range Expander to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander The Front Panel Figure 3-1: The Front Panel wep - Simply connect the power and press the Auto...however the Range Expander is positioned. In addition, the Range Expander's antenna is adjustable and located on . This light will appear blue when the Range Expander has connected to retain these settings. 6 Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander The Front Panel The Range Expander's LEDs,...
...LINK ACTIVITY Blue/Red. Auto configuration The Auto configuration button can be used to easily connect the Range Expander to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander The Front Panel Figure 3-1: The Front Panel wep - Simply connect the power and press the Auto...however the Range Expander is positioned. In addition, the Range Expander's antenna is adjustable and located on . This light will appear blue when the Range Expander has connected to retain these settings. 6 Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander The Front Panel The Range Expander's LEDs,...
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...two prongs for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults from the Password tab in the Range Expander's Web-Based Utility. These power plates are slid into place. Wireless-G Range Expander Reset Button There are fully connected when the orange tab snaps into the recess and are ... another with a cord to reset the Range Expander's factory defaults. The Power Plate The back of the Range Expander has a two-pronged recess where its power plates can be connected. To remove the power plate, slide the tab to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander 7 The Power Plate Figure 3-2: The ...
...two prongs for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults from the Password tab in the Range Expander's Web-Based Utility. These power plates are slid into place. Wireless-G Range Expander Reset Button There are fully connected when the orange tab snaps into the recess and are ... another with a cord to reset the Range Expander's factory defaults. The Power Plate The back of the Range Expander has a two-pronged recess where its power plates can be connected. To remove the power plate, slide the tab to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander 7 The Power Plate Figure 3-2: The ...
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... should always plug your network, through cables, etc., connection is usually at the edge of instructions PCs use the Range Expander's Auto configuration button, disable your wireless network. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander 8 Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander Since the Range Expander does not physically connect to your networking gear into a surge protector. 4. If you would rather configure the...
... should always plug your network, through cables, etc., connection is usually at the edge of instructions PCs use the Range Expander's Auto configuration button, disable your wireless network. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander 8 Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander Since the Range Expander does not physically connect to your networking gear into a surge protector. 4. If you would rather configure the...
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... configuration button can be communicating with the Auto configuration button. Your PC must be used to set up . Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Figure 5-1: The Setup Wizard's Welcome screen 9 This Setup Wizard will take you through all the steps necessary to continue this means the ... as it does not, this Setup Wizard. Clicking the User Guide button opened this Setup Wizard, click the Exit button. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Now that you've placed the Range Expander within your PC's CD-ROM drive).
... configuration button can be communicating with the Auto configuration button. Your PC must be used to set up . Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Figure 5-1: The Setup Wizard's Welcome screen 9 This Setup Wizard will take you through all the steps necessary to continue this means the ... as it does not, this Setup Wizard. Clicking the User Guide button opened this Setup Wizard, click the Exit button. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Now that you've placed the Range Expander within your PC's CD-ROM drive).
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... is found , you to confirm the settings. Select the one to which you when no wireless network is detected on your network. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Figure 5-5: Choose an access point 10 You should always connect your wireless network before starting the setup process. If you 'd like to chose a different access point...
... is found , you to confirm the settings. Select the one to which you when no wireless network is detected on your network. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Figure 5-5: Choose an access point 10 You should always connect your wireless network before starting the setup process. If you 'd like to chose a different access point...
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... click Exit. Select the one to which to utilize WEP encryption. Figure 5-7: Choose the Range Expander Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Figure 5-8: The Password request screen 11 If your wireless network must use the same WEP key to communicate, it here. Click the Next button to... continue or Exit to continue. Hexadecimal characters are the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9". Wireless-G Range Expander c.The Security Settings screen will be no more than 16 alphanumeric characters. The passphrase can type in length for the...
... click Exit. Select the one to which to utilize WEP encryption. Figure 5-7: Choose the Range Expander Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Figure 5-8: The Password request screen 11 If your wireless network must use the same WEP key to communicate, it here. Click the Next button to... continue or Exit to continue. Hexadecimal characters are the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9". Wireless-G Range Expander c.The Security Settings screen will be no more than 16 alphanumeric characters. The passphrase can type in length for the...
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...same as its location (garage, downstairs, living room, etc.). Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Figure 5-10: The Configure Network Address Settings screen gateway - Wireless-G Range Expander 7. When entering the WEP key directly, it here. Figure 5-9: The Security Settings screen bit -... The Range Expander's Subnet Mask must use the same WEP key to your wireless network must be unique to utilize WEP...
...same as its location (garage, downstairs, living room, etc.). Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Figure 5-10: The Configure Network Address Settings screen gateway - Wireless-G Range Expander 7. When entering the WEP key directly, it here. Figure 5-9: The Security Settings screen bit -... The Range Expander's Subnet Mask must use the same WEP key to your wireless network must be unique to utilize WEP...
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At this Setup Wizard again. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Figure 5-12: The Congratulations screen 13 Wireless-G Range Expander 9. If these settings. Click the Exit button to save these settings are correct, click the Yes button to exit the Setup Wizard. ...the configuration performed with the Setup Wizard is complete. If you can start it again to revise your network, you wish to change any other Range Expanders in your settings. Figure 5-11: The Confirm New Settings screen 10. To configure any of the settings, click the No button. You should...
At this Setup Wizard again. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Figure 5-12: The Congratulations screen 13 Wireless-G Range Expander 9. If these settings. Click the Exit button to save these settings are correct, click the Yes button to exit the Setup Wizard. ...the configuration performed with the Setup Wizard is complete. If you can start it again to revise your network, you wish to change any other Range Expanders in your settings. Figure 5-11: The Confirm New Settings screen 10. To configure any of the settings, click the No button. You should...
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...: an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with the Web-Based Utility. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview The Range Expander has been designed to be configured through your web browser with all the information on your web browser and...in this protocol. PCs communicate over the network with the Setup Wizard. Open your PCs? Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 14 Overview The first time you open the Web-Based Utility, use the default password admin. Leave the User Name field...
...: an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with the Web-Based Utility. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview The Range Expander has been designed to be configured through your web browser with all the information on your web browser and...in this protocol. PCs communicate over the network with the Setup Wizard. Open your PCs? Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 14 Overview The first time you open the Web-Based Utility, use the default password admin. Leave the User Name field...
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...unique name. • SSID Broadcast. The IP address must be the same as a router, in your changes. Firmware can be reduced. Wireless-G Range Expander The Setup Tab Basic Setup The first screen that is the name you have a Gateway, then leave this field blank. • Mode.... or device that appears displays the Basic Setup screen. The final selection, B-Only, allows only Wireless-B products on the network. • SSID. Verify this enabled, Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander The Setup Tab Figure 6-2: Setup Tab - If your network does not have assigned a static ...
...unique name. • SSID Broadcast. The IP address must be the same as a router, in your changes. Firmware can be reduced. Wireless-G Range Expander The Setup Tab Basic Setup The first screen that is the name you have a Gateway, then leave this field blank. • Mode.... or device that appears displays the Basic Setup screen. The final selection, B-Only, allows only Wireless-B products on the network. • SSID. Verify this enabled, Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander The Setup Tab Figure 6-2: Setup Tab - If your network does not have assigned a static ...
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... is case-sensitive and should not be exactly 26 hexadecimal characters in range. WEP keys enable you wish to all zeroes. To enable wireless security, through WEP encryption, select the Enable radio button. This Passphrase is communicating. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 16 The Setup Tab Click Enable to broadcast the SSID to use...
... is case-sensitive and should not be exactly 26 hexadecimal characters in range. WEP keys enable you wish to all zeroes. To enable wireless security, through WEP encryption, select the Enable radio button. This Passphrase is communicating. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 16 The Setup Tab Click Enable to broadcast the SSID to use...
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...you can click Save to backup the file to your Wireless and WEP settings, and replace them with the factory defaults. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander The Setup Tab Figure 6-5: File Download 17 To restore the Range Expander's factory default settings, click the Yes button beside Restore...the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to confirm. Wireless-G Range Expander Password The Password screen allows you to retain these settings. Changing the sign-on password for the Range Expander is as easy as typing the password into the second field to cancel ...
...you can click Save to backup the file to your Wireless and WEP settings, and replace them with the factory defaults. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander The Setup Tab Figure 6-5: File Download 17 To restore the Range Expander's factory default settings, click the Yes button beside Restore...the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to confirm. Wireless-G Range Expander Password The Password screen allows you to retain these settings. Changing the sign-on password for the Range Expander is as easy as typing the password into the second field to cancel ...