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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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.... Either press the Reset Button, 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 Network Cable Connected Reset Button There are located on . Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander The Front Panel The Range Expander's adjustable antenna, LEDs, and Ethernet network...
.... Either press the Reset Button, 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 Network Cable Connected Reset Button There are located on . Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander The Front Panel The Range Expander's adjustable antenna, LEDs, and Ethernet network...
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Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Linksys recommends that you connect the Range Expander to your wireless network, proceed to the "Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup" section if you have security enabled. If you have security disabled on the Basic Setup screen. Configure your network's SSID, channel, and security settings on your wireless network. For more information, proceed to "Chapter...
Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Linksys recommends that you connect the Range Expander to your wireless network, proceed to the "Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup" section if you have security enabled. If you have security disabled on the Basic Setup screen. Configure your network's SSID, channel, and security settings on your wireless network. For more information, proceed to "Chapter...
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... plate and connect it in a position that you have the Range Expander in the same room as your access point or wireless router during setup. 1. The Range Expander will be enhanced by proper Proper positioning of the antenna. 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...
... plate and connect it in a position that you have the Range Expander in the same room as your access point or wireless router during setup. 1. The Range Expander will be enhanced by proper Proper positioning of the antenna. 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...
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... Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Figure 5-2: Check Your Wireless Network 10 Running the Setup Wizard Now that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if "D" is working properly before you continue with the Setup Wizard. To exit this Guide. Make sure your wireless network, you 've placed the Range Expander within your access point or wireless router is the letter of...
... Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Figure 5-2: Check Your Wireless Network 10 Running the Setup Wizard Now that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if "D" is working properly before you continue with the Setup Wizard. To exit this Guide. Make sure your wireless network, you 've placed the Range Expander within your access point or wireless router is the letter of...
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...Next to continue and proceed to step 7. Figure 5-3: Confirm Wireless Network Settings Figure 5-4: Wireless Network Not Found 5. Then proceed to step 6. Wireless-G Range Expander 4. The Setup Wizard will run a search for any access points or wireless routers, and proceed to manually enter settings, click Manual....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 Click Next to continue and proceed to step 5. If you 'd like to choose a...
...Next to continue and proceed to step 7. Figure 5-3: Confirm Wireless Network Settings Figure 5-4: Wireless Network Not Found 5. Then proceed to step 6. Wireless-G Range Expander 4. The Setup Wizard will run a search for any access points or wireless routers, and proceed to manually enter settings, click Manual....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 Click Next to continue and proceed to step 5. If you 'd like to choose a...
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...Protocol) encryption, which can consist of no more than 16 alphanumeric characters. 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 The passphrase can be used in length. wep: a method of WEP encryption, WEP (... to step 7. If security is disabled, then proceed to exit the Setup Wizard. WEP On the WEP Security Settings screen, select the level of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for 128-bit encryption. If security is enabled, the appropriate Security...
...Protocol) encryption, which can consist of no more than 16 alphanumeric characters. 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 The passphrase can be used in length. wep: a method of WEP encryption, WEP (... to step 7. If security is disabled, then proceed to exit the Setup Wizard. WEP On the WEP Security Settings screen, select the level of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for 128-bit encryption. If security is enabled, the appropriate Security...
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... 5-10: Enter the Password Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander 13 Running the Setup Wizard You will now search for the Range Expander. Select the one you want. Then, click Enter to enter its password. Then, click Yes to continue, or click No to return to... communicate, it will be asked to continue. Enter the default password, admin. Now that the Setup Wizard has found an access point or wireless router with which to the Welcome screen of the Setup Wizard. 8. To exit this Setup Wizard, click Exit. Wireless-G Range Expander 7.
... 5-10: Enter the Password Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander 13 Running the Setup Wizard You will now search for the Range Expander. Select the one you want. Then, click Enter to enter its password. Then, click Yes to continue, or click No to return to... communicate, it will be asked to continue. Enter the default password, admin. Now that the Setup Wizard has found an access point or wireless router with which to the Welcome screen of the Setup Wizard. 8. To exit this Setup Wizard, click Exit. Wireless-G Range Expander 7.
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...address is usually your network gateway, as well as a descriptive name for the Range Expander. If you are not sure about what to each networking device. 14 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-12: MAC Address of your network's Subnet Mask. • ... such as your access point or wireless router. The Range Expander's Subnet Mask must be the same 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 ...
...address is usually your network gateway, as well as a descriptive name for the Range Expander. If you are not sure about what to each networking device. 14 Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-12: MAC Address of your network's Subnet Mask. • ... such as your access point or wireless router. The Range Expander's Subnet Mask must be the same 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 ...
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... to save these settings. Figure 5-13: Confirmation Screen Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-14: Congratulations Screen 15 Click Online Registration to register the Range Expander, or click Exit to change any of the settings, click No. Wireless-G Range Expander 11. You should now review the settings you wish to change your network...
... to save these settings. Figure 5-13: Confirmation Screen Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-14: Congratulations Screen 15 Click Online Registration to register the Range Expander, or click Exit to change any of the settings, click No. Wireless-G Range Expander 11. You should now review the settings you wish to change your network...
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... the information on the World Wide Web. Note: The Range Expander is designed to perform more advanced configuration or monitoring. 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 and enter the IP address you entered in the Setup Wizard. (If you open the Web-based Utility...
... the information on the World Wide Web. Note: The Range Expander is designed to perform more advanced configuration or monitoring. 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 and enter the IP address you entered in the Setup Wizard. (If you open the Web-based Utility...
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.... For added security, you should change the Range Expander's general settings. 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 upgraded from the default name, linksys, to set on your network, but the speed will display the Range Expander's current firmware version. Unique, memorable names...
.... For added security, you should change the Range Expander's general settings. 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 upgraded from the default name, linksys, to set on your network, but the speed will display the Range Expander's current firmware version. Unique, memorable names...
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...between 8 to the complexity of seconds in length. WPA Security Mode. TKIP is compatible with non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on the non-Linksys wireless products.) After you require more WEP keys. If your network uses WPA security, then select WPA ... higher levels of security, but due to 63 characters in the field provided. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander The Setup Tab encryption: encoding data transmitted in range. Click Enable to broadcast the SSID to increase network security and prevent the SSID from the list provided...
...between 8 to the complexity of seconds in length. WPA Security Mode. TKIP is compatible with non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on the non-Linksys wireless products.) After you require more WEP keys. If your network uses WPA security, then select WPA ... higher levels of security, but due to 63 characters in the field provided. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander The Setup Tab encryption: encoding data transmitted in range. Click Enable to broadcast the SSID to increase network security and prevent the SSID from the list provided...
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..., click Help. For Shared key authentication, both the sender and recipient share a WEP key for wireless transmissions. If you want to create an encryption scheme for authentication. Click the Save Settings button to... in length. When you require additional information, click the Help button. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 20 The Setup Tab For Open key authentication, the sender and recipient do not enter all zeroes. WEP keys...and do not share a WEP key for authentication. If you are "0"-"9" and "A"-"F". Wireless-G Range Expander Keys 1-4.
..., click Help. For Shared key authentication, both the sender and recipient share a WEP key for wireless transmissions. If you want to create an encryption scheme for authentication. Click the Save Settings button to... in length. When you require additional information, click the Help button. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 20 The Setup Tab For Open key authentication, the sender and recipient do not enter all zeroes. WEP keys...and do not share a WEP key for authentication. If you are "0"-"9" and "A"-"F". Wireless-G Range Expander Keys 1-4.
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...Save Settings button. Figure 6-5: Setup Tab - Enter the new password in the next field to the Web-based Utility. Do not reset the Range Expander if you want 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... You can also back up the configuration file of your Wireless and WEP settings, and replace them...
...Save Settings button. Figure 6-5: Setup Tab - Enter the new password in the next field to the Web-based Utility. Do not reset the Range Expander if you want 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... You can also back up the configuration file of your Wireless and WEP settings, and replace them...
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...Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 22 The Setup Tab Type D:\Acrobat (if "D" is no need an active Internet connection.) To download from the CD-ROM, click the Start button and select Run. To upgrade the Range Expander's firmware: 1. Go to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com and proceed to...If you want to the help information about the Setup and Password tabs in PDF format, click this Web-based Utility, click the Help tab. Wireless-G Range Expander Help The Help screen offers a variety of the Range Expander's current firmware is available only if you have...
...Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 22 The Setup Tab Type D:\Acrobat (if "D" is no need an active Internet connection.) To download from the CD-ROM, click the Start button and select Run. To upgrade the Range Expander's firmware: 1. Go to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com and proceed to...If you want to the help information about the Setup and Password tabs in PDF format, click this Web-based Utility, click the Help tab. Wireless-G Range Expander Help The Help screen offers a variety of the Range Expander's current firmware is available only if you have...
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...wireless network? Appendix A: Troubleshooting 23 Common Problems and Solutions This should reset the Range Expander's settings back to solve your problems. If you can communicate with your PC can 't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. The Setup Wizard does not detect the Range Expander.... Read the description below to their defaults. • Disconnect the Range Expander's power for 30 seconds. Then, connect the power ...
...wireless network? Appendix A: Troubleshooting 23 Common Problems and Solutions This should reset the Range Expander's settings back to solve your problems. If you can communicate with your PC can 't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. The Setup Wizard does not detect the Range Expander.... Read the description below to their defaults. • Disconnect the Range Expander's power for 30 seconds. Then, connect the power ...