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... 6 The Recess for the Power Plate 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander 8 Overview 8 Connection to a Wired Network for Setup 8 Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup 9 Connection for Auto Configuration 9 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander 10 Overview 10 Running the Setup Wizard 10 Moving the Range Expander 16 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 17 Overview 17 Accessing the Web-based Utility 17 The...
... 6 The Recess for the Power Plate 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander 8 Overview 8 Connection to a Wired Network for Setup 8 Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup 9 Connection for Auto Configuration 9 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander 10 Overview 10 Running the Setup Wizard 10 Moving the Range Expander 16 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 17 Overview 17 Accessing the Web-based Utility 17 The...
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...Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen 10 Figure 5-2: Check Your Wireless Network 10 Figure 5-3: Confirm Wireless Network Settings 11 Figure 5-4: Wireless Network Not Found 11 Figure 5-5: Choose the Access Point 11 Figure 5-6: Configure Wireless Settings Manually 11 Figure 5-7: WEP Security Settings 12 Figure 5-8: WPA Security Settings 12 Figure 5-9: Choose the Range Expander... 13 Figure 5-10: Enter the Password 13 Figure 5-11: Configure Network Address Settings 14 Figure 5-12: MAC Address of Access Point or Wireless Router (WRE54G v1 Only) 14...
...Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen 10 Figure 5-2: Check Your Wireless Network 10 Figure 5-3: Confirm Wireless Network Settings 11 Figure 5-4: Wireless Network Not Found 11 Figure 5-5: Choose the Access Point 11 Figure 5-6: Configure Wireless Settings Manually 11 Figure 5-7: WEP Security Settings 12 Figure 5-8: WPA Security Settings 12 Figure 5-9: Choose the Range Expander... 13 Figure 5-10: Enter the Password 13 Figure 5-11: Configure Network Address Settings 14 Figure 5-12: MAC Address of Access Point or Wireless Router (WRE54G v1 Only) 14...
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... Know the Wireless-G Range Expander This chapter describes the physical features of the Range Expander. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander This chapter describes the steps for connecting the Range Expander to your wired or wireless network. • Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Range Expander This chapter instructs you on how to use the Range Expander's Setup Wizard and configure the Range Expander. • Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander This...
... Know the Wireless-G Range Expander This chapter describes the physical features of the Range Expander. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander This chapter describes the steps for connecting the Range Expander to your wired or wireless network. • Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Range Expander This chapter instructs you on how to use the Range Expander's Setup Wizard and configure the Range Expander. • Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander This...
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... sure the antenna is positioned straight up red when the Range Expander is wireless network activity. Auto configuration The Auto configuration button can be used if you connect the Range Expander to a wired network for setup. Do not reset the Range Expander if you will erase all of your wireless settings, including security settings, and replace them with Ethernet...
... sure the antenna is positioned straight up red when the Range Expander is wireless network activity. Auto configuration The Auto configuration button can be used if you connect the Range Expander to a wired network for setup. Do not reset the Range Expander if you will erase all of your wireless settings, including security settings, and replace them with Ethernet...
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... the Power Plate with Plug 8 Proceed to the "Connection for Setup" section if you have security disabled on the Basic Setup screen. Proceed to the "Connection to a Wired Network for setup. Flip up the Range Expander if you have security enabled. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Linksys recommends that you connect the Range Expander to your wired network for...
... the Power Plate with Plug 8 Proceed to the "Connection for Setup" section if you have security disabled on the Basic Setup screen. Proceed to the "Connection to a Wired Network for setup. Flip up the Range Expander if you have security enabled. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Linksys recommends that you connect the Range Expander to your wired network for...
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... a position that will be enhanced by proper Proper positioning of the antenna. Connection for Auto Configuration Linksys recommends that you have the Range Expander in the same room as your access point or wireless router during setup. 1. To move the Range Expander, unplug the power plate from the power outlet. 5. The best placement is complete. Normally, the...
... a position that will be enhanced by proper Proper positioning of the antenna. Connection for Auto Configuration Linksys recommends that you have the Range Expander in the same room as your access point or wireless router during setup. 1. To move the Range Expander, unplug the power plate from the power outlet. 5. The best placement is complete. Normally, the...
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... should appear. Click Next to continue or Exit to its final location. NOTE: You won't need to configure the Range Expander. 1. Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Figure 5-2: Check Your Wireless Network 10 If it up. To exit this Guide. The Auto configuration button can be used to quickly set...
... should appear. Click Next to continue or Exit to its final location. NOTE: You won't need to configure the Range Expander. 1. Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Figure 5-2: Check Your Wireless Network 10 If it up. To exit this Guide. The Auto configuration button can be used to quickly set...
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... your network uses WEP encryption, select WEP from the Encryption drop-down menu. Figure 5-5: Choose the Access Point Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-6: Configure Wireless Settings Manually 11 If the settings are correct, click Continue and proceed to step 5. If you want and then click Yes to exit...
... your network uses WEP encryption, select WEP from the Encryption drop-down menu. Figure 5-5: Choose the Access Point Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-6: Configure Wireless Settings Manually 11 If the settings are correct, click Continue and proceed to step 5. If you want and then click Yes to exit...
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... a RADIUS server. If security is disabled, then proceed to exit the Setup Wizard. All devices in length. wep: a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for 128-bit encryption. Figure 5-7: WEP Security Settings Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-8: WPA Security Settings 12 Then click Next to continue...
... a RADIUS server. If security is disabled, then proceed to exit the Setup Wizard. All devices in length. wep: a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for 128-bit encryption. Figure 5-7: WEP Security Settings Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-8: WPA Security Settings 12 Then click Next to continue...
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.... Enter the default password, admin. To exit this Setup Wizard, click Exit. Figure 5-9: Choose the Range Expander Figure 5-10: Enter the Password Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander 13 Running the Setup Wizard Select the one you want. Wireless-G Range Expander 7. Now that the Setup Wizard has found an access point or wireless router with which to communicate, it will be...
.... Enter the default password, admin. To exit this Setup Wizard, click Exit. Figure 5-9: Choose the Range Expander Figure 5-10: Enter the Password Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander 13 Running the Setup Wizard Select the one you want. Wireless-G Range Expander 7. Now that the Setup Wizard has found an access point or wireless router with which to communicate, it will be...
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...). Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-12: MAC Address of the network. subnet mask: an address code that determines the size of Access Point or Wireless Router (WRE54G v1 Only) mac address: the unique address that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols. 10. Wireless-G Range Expander 9. The Range Expander's Subnet Mask must be the...
...). Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-12: MAC Address of the network. subnet mask: an address code that determines the size of Access Point or Wireless Router (WRE54G v1 Only) mac address: the unique address that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols. 10. Wireless-G Range Expander 9. The Range Expander's Subnet Mask must be the...
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.... The configuration performed with the Setup Wizard is complete. Wireless-G Range Expander 11. If you 've chosen. You should now review the settings you wish to the next section, "Moving the Range Expander." Proceed to change your network, run this Setup Wizard again. Figure 5-13: Confirmation Screen Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-14: Congratulations...
.... The configuration performed with the Setup Wizard is complete. Wireless-G Range Expander 11. If you 've chosen. You should now review the settings you wish to the next section, "Moving the Range Expander." Proceed to change your network, run this Setup Wizard again. Figure 5-13: Confirmation Screen Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-14: Congratulations...
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... field blank. This chapter is designed to function properly after using the Auto configuration button or Setup Wizard. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview The Range Expander has been designed to perform more advanced configuration or monitoring. Note: The Range Expander is provided solely for those who wish to be configured through your web browser and enter...
... field blank. This chapter is designed to function properly after using the Auto configuration button or Setup Wizard. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview The Range Expander has been designed to perform more advanced configuration or monitoring. Note: The Range Expander is provided solely for those who wish to be configured through your web browser and enter...
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... upgraded from the default name, linksys, to Figure 6-2: Setup Tab - Make sure this setting is case-sensitive and must be reduced. With this heading allow you to configure the Range Expander's connection to the Range Expander. Wireless-G Range Expander The Setup Tab Basic Setup The first screen that runs a networking device Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 18 The Setup Tab This will be unique...
... upgraded from the default name, linksys, to Figure 6-2: Setup Tab - Make sure this setting is case-sensitive and must be reduced. With this heading allow you to configure the Range Expander's connection to the Range Expander. Wireless-G Range Expander The Setup Tab Basic Setup The first screen that runs a networking device Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 18 The Setup Tab This will be unique...
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...characters in a network passphrase: used to undo your network. Wireless-G Range Expander your network uses WPA security, then select WPA Pre-Shared Key. Click Disable to correspond with Linksys wireless products only. If your network. It must use the same...Figure 6-4: WEP Security Passphrase. WPA Algorithm. Enter the pre-shared key (also called passphrase) for Linksys products. 19 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander The Setup Tab encryption: encoding data transmitted in length. WPA Security Mode. Figure 6-3: WPA Security Group Key Renewal...
...characters in a network passphrase: used to undo your network. Wireless-G Range Expander your network uses WPA security, then select WPA Pre-Shared Key. Click Disable to correspond with Linksys wireless products only. If your network. It must use the same...Figure 6-4: WEP Security Passphrase. WPA Algorithm. Enter the pre-shared key (also called passphrase) for Linksys products. 19 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander The Setup Tab encryption: encoding data transmitted in length. WPA Security Mode. Figure 6-3: WPA Security Group Key Renewal...
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... these changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. If you to use, Open key or Shared key. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 20 The Setup Tab For Shared key authentication, both the sender and recipient share a WEP key for authentication. If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then...
... these changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. If you to use, Open key or Shared key. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 20 The Setup Tab For Shared key authentication, both the sender and recipient share a WEP key for authentication. If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then...
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This password protects access to receive a file transmitted over a network Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander The Setup Tab Figure 6-6: File Download 21 To restore the Range Expander's factory default settings, click the Yes radio button. Wireless-G Range Expander Password The Password screen allows you require additional information, click the Help button. The File Download screen will erase all of...
This password protects access to receive a file transmitted over a network Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander The Setup Tab Figure 6-6: File Download 21 To restore the Range Expander's factory default settings, click the Yes radio button. Wireless-G Range Expander Password The Password screen allows you require additional information, click the Help button. The File Download screen will erase all of...
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... an active Internet connection.) Online User Guide in PDF Format. Figure 6-8: Firmware Upgrade Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 22 The Setup Tab Click the Linksys Website link to connect to the Linksys homepage for extensive help information for the Range Expander. 2. Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on the left-hand side of your CD-ROM...
... an active Internet connection.) Online User Guide in PDF Format. Figure 6-8: Firmware Upgrade Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 22 The Setup Tab Click the Linksys Website link to connect to the Linksys homepage for extensive help information for the Range Expander. 2. Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on the left-hand side of your CD-ROM...
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... a remote computer over a network. The Wireless-G Range Expander will depend on the side of the wireless network? Frequently Asked Questions Can I play multiplayer games with a pin or a pen) for five seconds. Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of the Wireless-G Range Expander. The Setup Wizard does not detect the Range Expander. This should reset the Range Expander's settings back to problems that has...
... a remote computer over a network. The Wireless-G Range Expander will depend on the side of the wireless network? Frequently Asked Questions Can I play multiplayer games with a pin or a pen) for five seconds. Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of the Wireless-G Range Expander. The Setup Wizard does not detect the Range Expander. This should reset the Range Expander's settings back to problems that has...