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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 17...
... 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...
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... 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 Figure 5-13: Confirmation Screen 15...
... 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 Figure 5-13: Confirmation Screen 15...
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...a networking device that adds network functionality to expand the range of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you connect the Range Expander, set it up, and configure it to your ...PC. 802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate...
...a networking device that adds network functionality to expand the range of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you connect the Range Expander, set it up, and configure it to your ...PC. 802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate...
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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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... reset the Range Expander if you will erase all of your wireless settings, including security settings, and replace them with Ethernet Network Cable Connected Reset Button There are located on . The Ethernet network port has two small LEDs that light up when the Range Expander is positioned. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander The Front Panel The Range Expander's adjustable...
... reset the Range Expander if you will erase all of your wireless settings, including security settings, and replace them with Ethernet Network Cable Connected Reset Button There are located on . The Ethernet network port has two small LEDs that light up when the Range Expander is positioned. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander The Front Panel The Range Expander's adjustable...
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.... 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 Plate with Plug 8 Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Linksys recommends that you connect the Range Expander to your network's SSID, channel, and security settings on the Basic Setup screen. If you have security disabled...
.... 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 Plate with Plug 8 Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Linksys recommends that you connect the Range Expander to your network's SSID, channel, and security settings on the Basic Setup screen. If you have security disabled...
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... at the edge of the antenna. Figure 4-5: Using the Power Plate with those settings. 4. Wireless-G Range Expander Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Linksys recommends that you have the Range Expander in the same room as your access point or wireless router during setup. To move the Range Expander, unplug the power plate from the power outlet. 5. Try to a power outlet...
... at the edge of the antenna. Figure 4-5: Using the Power Plate with those settings. 4. Wireless-G Range Expander Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Linksys recommends that you have the Range Expander in the same room as your access point or wireless router during setup. To move the Range Expander, unplug the power plate from the power outlet. 5. Try to a power outlet...
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... button and choose Run. 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. Make sure your wireless network. 3. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview The first part of the chapter describes how to move the Range Expander to its final location. The remainder of this Setup Wizard.
... button and choose Run. 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. Make sure your wireless network. 3. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview The first part of the chapter describes how to move the Range Expander to its final location. The remainder of this Setup Wizard.
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... proceed to step 7. If found , a screen will appear. Click Continue to continue. Then proceed to step 6. 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 The Configure Wireless Settings Manually screen will notify you want and then click Yes to survey your network for your...
... proceed to step 7. If found , a screen will appear. Click Continue to continue. Then proceed to step 6. 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 The Configure Wireless Settings Manually screen will notify you want and then click Yes to survey your network for your...
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... Passphrase field. 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 If security is enabled, the appropriate Security Settings screen will appear. WPA On the WPA Security Settings screen, enter the passphrase or pre-shared key in conjunction with a RADIUS server. Wireless-G Range Expander 6. Then enter the passphrase or the...
... Passphrase field. 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 If security is enabled, the appropriate Security Settings screen will appear. WPA On the WPA Security Settings screen, enter the passphrase or pre-shared key in conjunction with a RADIUS server. Wireless-G Range Expander 6. Then enter the passphrase or the...
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... 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 Wireless-G Range Expander 7. Now that the Setup Wizard has found an access point or wireless router with which to the Welcome screen of the Setup Wizard. 8. Then, click...
... 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 Wireless-G Range Expander 7. Now that the Setup Wizard has found an access point or wireless router with which to the Welcome screen of the Setup Wizard. 8. Then, click...
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...in length, such as its location (garage, downstairs, living room). If you have the WRE54G v1, enter the MAC address of Access Point or Wireless Router (WRE54G v1 Only) mac address: the unique address that permits communication between the Internet and the ... address of your network router). Wireless-G Range Expander 9. You can find the MAC address on a label located on a network. Figure 5-11: Configure Network Address Settings ip address: the address used to each networking device. 14 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-...
...in length, such as its location (garage, downstairs, living room). If you have the WRE54G v1, enter the MAC address of Access Point or Wireless Router (WRE54G v1 Only) mac address: the unique address that permits communication between the Internet and the ... address of your network router). Wireless-G Range Expander 9. You can find the MAC address on a label located on a network. Figure 5-11: Configure Network Address Settings ip address: the address used to each networking device. 14 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-...
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... the Setup Wizard and can start it again to save these settings. Click Online Registration to register the Range Expander, or click Exit to the next section, "Moving the Range Expander." Proceed to exit the Setup Wizard. Figure 5-13: Confirmation Screen Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-14: Congratulations Screen 15 If these...
... the Setup Wizard and can start it again to save these settings. Click Online Registration to register the Range Expander, or click Exit to the next section, "Moving the Range Expander." Proceed to exit the Setup Wizard. Figure 5-13: Confirmation Screen Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-14: Congratulations Screen 15 If these...
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...best placement is complete. Proper positioning of your wireless network. 4. Figure 5-15: Using 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 Normally, the higher you want to make ...any advanced configuration changes, proceed to a power outlet, preferably a surge protector. If you place the Range Expander's antenna, the better the ...
...best placement is complete. Proper positioning of your wireless network. 4. Figure 5-15: Using 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 Normally, the higher you want to make ...any advanced configuration changes, proceed to a power outlet, preferably a surge protector. If you place the Range Expander's antenna, the better the ...
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... Open your web browser and Web-based Utility. Figure 6-1: Login Screen Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 17 Overview Note: The Range Expander is provided solely for those who wish to perform more advanced configuration or monitoring. This chapter ... you open the Web-based Utility, enter the default password admin. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview The Range Expander has been designed to change these settings, the Range Expander can set a new password from the Password tab. This chapter is designed to...
... Open your web browser and Web-based Utility. Figure 6-1: Login Screen Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 17 Overview Note: The Range Expander is provided solely for those who wish to perform more advanced configuration or monitoring. This chapter ... you open the Web-based Utility, enter the default password admin. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview The Range Expander has been designed to change these settings, the Range Expander can set a new password from the Password tab. This chapter is designed to...
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.... The IP address must be reduced. We suggest you to configure the Range Expander's connection to be any name to your wireless network. • Gateway. The SSID is case-sensitive and must be upgraded from the default name, linksys, to set on the same network. Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if you are finished...
.... The IP address must be reduced. We suggest you to configure the Range Expander's connection to be any name to your wireless network. • Gateway. The SSID is case-sensitive and must be upgraded from the default name, linksys, to set on the same network. Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if you are finished...
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... the WEP key manually on the non-Linksys wireless products.) After you wish to change the security settings to increase network security and prevent the SSID from the list provided to use , 64-bit 10 hex digits or 128-bit 26 hex digits. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander The Setup Tab encryption: encoding data transmitted...
... the WEP key manually on the non-Linksys wireless products.) After you wish to change the security settings to increase network security and prevent the SSID from the list provided to use , 64-bit 10 hex digits or 128-bit 26 hex digits. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander The Setup Tab encryption: encoding data transmitted...
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...select the authentication method you to undo your changes. Click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to use, Open key or Shared key. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 20 The Setup Tab WEP keys enable you want to undo your... changes. If you require more information, click Help. If you are not using a Passphrase, then manually enter a set of values. (Do not leave a key field blank...
...select the authentication method you to undo your changes. Click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to use, Open key or Shared key. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 20 The Setup Tab WEP keys enable you want to undo your... changes. If you require more information, click Help. If you are not using a Passphrase, then manually enter a set of values. (Do not leave a key field blank...
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... instructions. To restore the back-up the configuration file of your changes. Click the Save Settings button to apply your changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to back up or restore the Range Expander's configuration file. • Password. Wireless-G Range Expander Password The Password screen allows you to receive a file transmitted over a network Chapter 5: Configuring...
... instructions. To restore the back-up the configuration file of your changes. Click the Save Settings button to apply your changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to back up or restore the Range Expander's configuration file. • Password. Wireless-G Range Expander Password The Password screen allows you to receive a file transmitted over a network Chapter 5: Configuring...
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Common Problems and Solutions 1. The Wireless-G Range Expander will depend on the side of the Range Expander. This should reset the Range Expander's settings back to their defaults. • Disconnect the Range Expander's power for 30 seconds. Yes, as long as it supports operation over a network. Then, ...with your PC can 't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Consult the application's user guide to determine if it is designed to their defaults. • Disconnect the Range Expander's power for five seconds. Then, connect the power again....
Common Problems and Solutions 1. The Wireless-G Range Expander will depend on the side of the Range Expander. This should reset the Range Expander's settings back to their defaults. • Disconnect the Range Expander's power for 30 seconds. Yes, as long as it supports operation over a network. Then, ...with your PC can 't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Consult the application's user guide to determine if it is designed to their defaults. • Disconnect the Range Expander's power for five seconds. Then, connect the power again....