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...Wash hands after handling. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Range Expander. WRE54G_V2-UG-50114NC JL Linksys is provided with the Range Expander easier than ever. and certain other reproductive harm. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems,...word: definition. This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to while using the Range Expander. Wireless-G Range Expander Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In addition to change without notice....
...Wash hands after handling. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Range Expander. WRE54G_V2-UG-50114NC JL Linksys is provided with the Range Expander easier than ever. and certain other reproductive harm. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems,...word: definition. This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to while using the Range Expander. Wireless-G Range Expander Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In addition to change without notice....
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... 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...
... 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...
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Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix D: Windows Help 31 Appendix E: Glossary 32 Appendix F: Specifications 36 Appendix G: Warranty Information 37 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 38 Appendix I: Contact Information 40
Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix D: Windows Help 31 Appendix E: Glossary 32 Appendix F: Specifications 36 Appendix G: Warranty Information 37 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 38 Appendix I: Contact Information 40
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... 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 Figure 5-13: Confirmation Screen 15 Figure 5-14: Congratulations Screen 15 Figure...
... 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 Figure 5-13: Confirmation Screen 15 Figure 5-14: Congratulations Screen 15 Figure...
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... beyond the range of the Range Expander. PCs equipped with a wired network. While access points and wireless routers bridge wireless networks and wired networks, the Range Expander can access one printer from different computers and access data located on your Wireless-G and Wireless-B networks. access...on another computer's hard drive. You can then take that signal for choosing the Wireless-G Range Expander. Also used for sharing computer resources. But what does all of a wireless network. network: a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of 2....
... beyond the range of the Range Expander. PCs equipped with a wired network. While access points and wireless routers bridge wireless networks and wired networks, the Range Expander can access one printer from different computers and access data located on your Wireless-G and Wireless-B networks. access...on another computer's hard drive. You can then take that signal for choosing the Wireless-G Range Expander. Also used for sharing computer resources. But what does all of a wireless network. network: a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of 2....
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.... • Appendix C: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for connecting the Range Expander to 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 instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. • Appendix D: Glossary...
.... • Appendix C: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for connecting the Range Expander to 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 instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. • Appendix D: Glossary...
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Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this User 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 User 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.
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.... Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with each other (peer-to-peer) without losing the connection. Since an access point is called an infrastructure network. ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly with one access point's range to share the same radio channel. Linksys wireless adapters...
.... Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with each other (peer-to-peer) without losing the connection. Since an access point is called an infrastructure network. ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly with one access point's range to share the same radio channel. Linksys wireless adapters...
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... can be connected to enjoy USB connectivity. When you want to any of Linksys's switches or routers. Wireless-G Range Expander Network Layout Linksys Wireless-B and Wireless-G access points and routers have been designed for more information about wireless products. Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b adapters, such as the Notebook Adapters for...
... can be connected to enjoy USB connectivity. When you want to any of Linksys's switches or routers. Wireless-G Range Expander Network Layout Linksys Wireless-B and Wireless-G access points and routers have been designed for more information about wireless products. Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b adapters, such as the Notebook Adapters for...
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... configuration The Auto configuration button can be used if you connect the Range Expander to the nearest wireless network, via an access point or wireless router. Your wireless network must have security disabled for this feature to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander The Front Panel The Range Expander's adjustable antenna, LEDs, and Ethernet network port are two ways to an...
... configuration The Auto configuration button can be used if you connect the Range Expander to the nearest wireless network, via an access point or wireless router. Your wireless network must have security disabled for this feature to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander The Front Panel The Range Expander's adjustable antenna, LEDs, and Ethernet network port are two ways to an...
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.... To remove the power plate, slide the tab to reach a power outlet. Always unplug the Range Expander from the power outlet before removing the power plate. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander The Recess for the Power Plate Figure 3-2: Recess for direct connection to a power outlet, and ...another with a cord to the right and slide out the power plate. Two power plates come with the Range Expander, one with two prongs for the Power Plate 7 Wireless-G Range Expander The Recess for the Power Plate The back of these power plate can be slid into the recess and is...
.... To remove the power plate, slide the tab to reach a power outlet. Always unplug the Range Expander from the power outlet before removing the power plate. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander The Recess for the Power Plate Figure 3-2: Recess for direct connection to a power outlet, and ...another with a cord to the right and slide out the power plate. Two power plates come with the Range Expander, one with two prongs for the Power Plate 7 Wireless-G Range Expander The Recess for the Power Plate The back of these power plate can be slid into the recess and is...
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... configuration button can be used to a power outlet, preferably a surge protector. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Linksys recommends that you connect the Range Expander to an Ethernet network port on your network router. 3. Figure 4-1: Connecting the Ethernet Network Cable Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Figure 4-2: Using the Power Plate with Cord Figure 4-3: Using the Power...
... configuration button can be used to a power outlet, preferably a surge protector. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Linksys recommends that you connect the Range Expander to an Ethernet network port on your network router. 3. Figure 4-1: Connecting the Ethernet Network Cable Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Figure 4-2: Using the Power Plate with Cord Figure 4-3: Using the Power...
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... during setup. Figure 4-4: Using the Power Plate with those settings. 4. Proceed to place it to a Wireless Network for Auto Configuration Linksys recommends that will be enhanced by proper Proper positioning of the Wireless-G Range Expander is usually at the edge of the antenna. Connection for Setup Locate an optimum location for five seconds. Try to...
... during setup. Figure 4-4: Using the Power Plate with those settings. 4. Proceed to place it to a Wireless Network for Auto Configuration Linksys recommends that will be enhanced by proper Proper positioning of the Wireless-G Range Expander is usually at the edge of the antenna. Connection for Setup Locate an optimum location for five seconds. Try to...
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... opened this chapter explains how to quickly set up the Range Expander if you are ready to begin setting it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview The first part of this Guide. To exit this... Wizard. The Auto configuration button can be used to configure the Range Expander. The remainder of your access point or wireless router is the letter of the chapter describes how to move the Range Expander to configure the Range Expander. 1. If it up. Make sure your CD-ROM drive). ...
... opened this chapter explains how to quickly set up the Range Expander if you are ready to begin setting it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview The first part of this Guide. To exit this... Wizard. The Auto configuration button can be used to configure the Range Expander. The remainder of your access point or wireless router is the letter of the chapter describes how to move the Range Expander to configure the Range Expander. 1. If it up. Make sure your CD-ROM drive). ...
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..., select Disabled. 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 6. Then proceed to exit the Setup Wizard. Wireless-G Range Expander 4. The Setup Wizard will be asked to the Welcome screen of the...
..., select Disabled. 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 6. Then proceed to exit the Setup Wizard. Wireless-G Range Expander 4. The Setup Wizard will be asked to the Welcome screen of the...
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... will appear. Hexadecimal characters are the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9". 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 Wireless-G Range Expander 6. If security is disabled, then proceed to step 7. Enter the WEP or WPA settings. Then enter the passphrase or the WEP...
... will appear. Hexadecimal characters are the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9". 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 Wireless-G Range Expander 6. If security is disabled, then proceed to step 7. Enter the WEP or WPA settings. Then enter the passphrase or the WEP...
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... will be asked to enter its password. Select the one you want. Enter the default password, admin. 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 Then, click Enter to the Welcome screen of the Setup Wizard. 8. You will now search for...
... will be asked to enter its password. Select the one you want. Enter the default password, admin. 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 Then, click Enter to the Welcome screen of the Setup Wizard. 8. You will now search for...
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...• IP Address. Then, click Next to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-12: MAC Address of the gateway device that determines the size of the access point or... wireless router. This IP address must be the IP address of Access Point or Wireless Router (WRE54G v1 Only) mac address: the unique address that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols....
...• IP Address. Then, click Next to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-12: MAC Address of the gateway device that determines the size of the access point or... wireless router. This IP address must be the IP address of Access Point or Wireless Router (WRE54G v1 Only) mac address: the unique address that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols....
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... are correct, click Yes to the next section, "Moving the Range Expander." Wireless-G Range Expander 11. If these settings. Click Online Registration to register the Range Expander, or click Exit 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 Screen 15 The...
... are correct, click Yes to the next section, "Moving the Range Expander." Wireless-G Range Expander 11. If these settings. Click Online Registration to register the Range Expander, or click Exit 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 Screen 15 The...
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...The installation of the Wireless-G Range Expander is usually at the edge of your network router and the Range Expander. 2. Try to "Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander." Congratulations! If you place the Range Expander's antenna, the better the performance will best cover your wireless network. Figure 5-...the Power Plate with Cord Figure 5-16: Using the Power Plate with Plug Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander 16 Moving the Range Expander Proper positioning of the antenna. Connect the power plate to a power outlet, preferably a surge protector....
...The installation of the Wireless-G Range Expander is usually at the edge of your network router and the Range Expander. 2. Try to "Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander." Congratulations! If you place the Range Expander's antenna, the better the performance will best cover your wireless network. Figure 5-...the Power Plate with Cord Figure 5-16: Using the Power Plate with Plug Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander 16 Moving the Range Expander Proper positioning of the antenna. Connect the power plate to a power outlet, preferably a surge protector....