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...Wireless-G Range Expander has been designed to while using the Range Expander. This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you should pay special attention to make understanding networking with a figure number and description, like this: word: definition. WRE54G-UG-404027A JL Linksys is something that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco... Systems, Inc. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Range Expander. Also,...
...Wireless-G Range Expander has been designed to while using the Range Expander. This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you should pay special attention to make understanding networking with a figure number and description, like this: word: definition. WRE54G-UG-404027A JL Linksys is something that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco... Systems, Inc. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Range Expander. Also,...
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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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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 a wireless PC to a wired network, and can double the effective wireless transmission range for mobile users. An infrastructure configuration extends ... combined with one wireless adapter. ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly with one access point's range to any computer in a wireless network must be doubled. SSID: your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology Linksys wireless adapters also provide ...
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 a wireless PC to a wired network, and can double the effective wireless transmission range for mobile users. An infrastructure configuration extends ... combined with one wireless adapter. ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly with one access point's range to any computer in a wireless network must be doubled. SSID: your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology Linksys wireless adapters also provide ...
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... 802.11g products. Go to connect your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout When you want to any of Linksys's switches or routers. Chapter 2: Planning your wired network with the wireless PrintServer. Wireless-G Range Expander Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for more information about wireless products. Access points and wireless routers are limitless. With these standards...
... 802.11g products. Go to connect your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout When you want to any of Linksys's switches or routers. Chapter 2: Planning your wired network with the wireless PrintServer. Wireless-G Range Expander Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for more information about wireless products. Access points and wireless routers are limitless. With these standards...
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... mask: an address code that you should change the Range Expander's general settings. If you have a Gateway, then leave this setting is the name you are employing multiple Range Expanders on your wireless network. • IP Address. Wireless-G Range Expander The Setup Tab Basic Setup The first screen that set...the SSID from the Help tab. • Name. We suggest you to configure the Range Expander's connection to a network 15 The Subnet Mask must be upgraded from the default name, linksys, to set on the same network. With this heading allow you use and click ...
... mask: an address code that you should change the Range Expander's general settings. If you have a Gateway, then leave this setting is the name you are employing multiple Range Expanders on your wireless network. • IP Address. Wireless-G Range Expander The Setup Tab Basic Setup The first screen that set...the SSID from the Help tab. • Name. We suggest you to configure the Range Expander's connection to a network 15 The Subnet Mask must be upgraded from the default name, linksys, to set on the same network. With this heading allow you use and click ...
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.... If you are using WEP keys and not a Passphrase (described below), this selection corresponds with Linksys wireless products only. MAC address: the unique address that a manufacturer assigns to create WEP keys. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 16 The Setup Tab Select the level of values. (Do not leave a key field blank, and do not...
.... If you are using WEP keys and not a Passphrase (described below), this selection corresponds with Linksys wireless products only. MAC address: the unique address that a manufacturer assigns to create WEP keys. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 16 The Setup Tab Select the level of values. (Do not leave a key field blank, and do not...
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... the Adobe website, you have an active Internet connection. Figure 6-6: Setup Tab - Extract the firmware upgrade file. 3. Wireless-G Range Expander Help For help on the various tabs in this Web-based Utility are posted at www.linksys.com and can be downloaded for free. Type D:\Acrobat (if "D" is no need an active Internet connection...
... the Adobe website, you have an active Internet connection. Figure 6-6: Setup Tab - Extract the firmware upgrade file. 3. Wireless-G Range Expander Help For help on the various tabs in this Web-based Utility are posted at www.linksys.com and can be downloaded for free. Type D:\Acrobat (if "D" is no need an active Internet connection...
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... answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1. The product supports the following IEEE 802.11 functions: •CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol Appendix A: Troubleshooting 19 Common Problems and Solutions Read the description below to problems that your wireless network. • Press the Range Expander's reset button (with it...
... answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1. The product supports the following IEEE 802.11 functions: •CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol Appendix A: Troubleshooting 19 Common Problems and Solutions Read the description below to problems that your wireless network. • Press the Range Expander's reset button (with it...
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...What is usually permanent. Properly synchronized, the net effect is a unique number assigned by the military for the network. Linksys Wireless products can change every time a computer logs on air? For all practical purposes, this number is FHSS? Spread Spectrum ... for retransmission. Users can recover the original data without the need for reliability, integrity, and security. Wireless networks feature two-fold protection. Wireless-G Range Expander What is WEP? In other operating systems to maintain a single logical channel. To an unintended receiver,...
...What is usually permanent. Properly synchronized, the net effect is a unique number assigned by the military for the network. Linksys Wireless products can change every time a computer logs on air? For all practical purposes, this number is FHSS? Spread Spectrum ... for retransmission. Users can recover the original data without the need for reliability, integrity, and security. Wireless networks feature two-fold protection. Wireless-G Range Expander What is WEP? In other operating systems to maintain a single logical channel. To an unintended receiver,...
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...several network security features, but they require specific action on your network performance. 7. Use the highest encryption algorithm possible. Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless networks are available only through the network router or access point. If a hacker gets a hold of these security features are easy to.... Change the WEP encryption keys periodically. To ensure network security, steps one through 5 should be followed): 1. Change the default SSID. 2. Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make it is available.
...several network security features, but they require specific action on your network performance. 7. Use the highest encryption algorithm possible. Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless networks are available only through the network router or access point. If a hacker gets a hold of these security features are easy to.... Change the WEP encryption keys periodically. To ensure network security, steps one through 5 should be followed): 1. Change the default SSID. 2. Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make it is available.
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...TKIP, AES, or WEP. Wireless-G Range Expander SSID. Disable Broadcast 2. This makes it often Most wireless networking devices will have to start from the beginning in mind about the SSID: 1. Again, this option may be maximized: 1. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is "linksys".) Hackers know these against ...standard in your WEP key regularly WPA. Change your wireless network MUST use of encryption possible 2. Two modes are several things to only those wireless nodes with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is often looked upon as a cure-...
...TKIP, AES, or WEP. Wireless-G Range Expander SSID. Disable Broadcast 2. This makes it often Most wireless networking devices will have to start from the beginning in mind about the SSID: 1. Again, this option may be maximized: 1. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is "linksys".) Hackers know these against ...standard in your WEP key regularly WPA. Change your wireless network MUST use of encryption possible 2. Two modes are several things to only those wireless nodes with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is often looked upon as a cure-...
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...server, select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in coordination with a key shared between the device and the server. Wireless-G Range Expander WPA Pre-Shared Key. RADIUS. Then, select a WEP key and a level of WPA algorithm, TKIP or AES. These security recommendations should help...ease while you are transmitting sensitive data over your network's performance, but if you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys. WPA RADIUS. WEP used in coordination with...
...server, select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in coordination with a key shared between the device and the server. Wireless-G Range Expander WPA Pre-Shared Key. RADIUS. Then, select a WEP key and a level of WPA algorithm, TKIP or AES. These security recommendations should help...ease while you are transmitting sensitive data over your network's performance, but if you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys. WPA RADIUS. WEP used in coordination with...
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Click Upgrade Firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2. Download the firmware from the Web-Utility's Help tab, and the Upgrade Firmware screen will appear. 3. Enter the location of the firmware's file or click the Browse button to upgrade the firmware. Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Range Expander's firmware is upgraded through the Web-Utility's Help tab. Then, click the Upgrade button to find the file. 4. Follow these instructions: 1. Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 26
Click Upgrade Firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2. Download the firmware from the Web-Utility's Help tab, and the Upgrade Firmware screen will appear. 3. Enter the location of the firmware's file or click the Browse button to upgrade the firmware. Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Range Expander's firmware is upgraded through the Web-Utility's Help tab. Then, click the Upgrade button to find the file. 4. Follow these instructions: 1. Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 26
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... of computers or devices connected for Linksys products. IEEE (The Institute of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices. A series of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. Wireless-G Range Expander DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) ...A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station. Appendix E: Glossary 29 Encoding data transmitted in wireless transmissions. A wireless network that uses an authentication server to send data over a network. A protocol that is bridged to each networking...
... of computers or devices connected for Linksys products. IEEE (The Institute of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices. A series of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. Wireless-G Range Expander DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) ...A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station. Appendix E: Glossary 29 Encoding data transmitted in wireless transmissions. A wireless network that uses an authentication server to send data over a network. A protocol that is bridged to each networking...
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... Information BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING. Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix G: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that the Product will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under normal use. Customers located outside of the package and include...
... Information BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING. Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix G: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that the Product will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under normal use. Customers located outside of the package and include...
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Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the ... product conforms to obtain a license for Radio equipment. 33 Appendix H: Regulatory Information These limits are designed to the Canadian regulations. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) Linksys declares that interference will not occur in a residential installation. INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA) This Class B digital apparatus complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for...
Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the ... product conforms to obtain a license for Radio equipment. 33 Appendix H: Regulatory Information These limits are designed to the Canadian regulations. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) Linksys declares that interference will not occur in a residential installation. INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA) This Class B digital apparatus complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for...
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Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix I : Contact Information Give our advice line a call at: Or fax your existing products at: Can't find information about networking with any Linksys product, you can call us at: If any Linksys product proves defective during its warranty period, you want to call the Linksys Return...for information on the latest products and updates to your request in this Guide.) http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 949-823-3002 800-326-7114 support@linksys.com 949-823-3000 37 Appendix I : Contact Information Need to know more about a...
Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix I : Contact Information Give our advice line a call at: Or fax your existing products at: Can't find information about networking with any Linksys product, you can call us at: If any Linksys product proves defective during its warranty period, you want to call the Linksys Return...for information on the latest products and updates to your request in this Guide.) http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 949-823-3002 800-326-7114 support@linksys.com 949-823-3000 37 Appendix I : Contact Information Need to know more about a...