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Linksys is something you might need to do while using the Range Expander. and certain other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. WRE54G_V2-UG-50114NC JL and/or its affiliates in the "List of Figures" section. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Range Expander.... Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is something you should pay special attention to change without notice. Wireless-G Range Expander Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are...
Linksys is something you might need to do while using the Range Expander. and certain other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. WRE54G_V2-UG-50114NC JL and/or its affiliates in the "List of Figures" section. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Range Expander.... Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is something you should pay special attention to change without notice. Wireless-G Range Expander Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are...
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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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... transmission between users. 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 network, the Range Expander repeats the signal to all of your Wireless-G and Wireless-B networks. These instructions should be fun. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you need to...
... transmission between users. 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 network, the Range Expander repeats the signal to all of your Wireless-G and Wireless-B networks. These instructions should be fun. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you need to...
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... 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...
... 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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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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Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to any computer in an infrastructure network can communicate with one another without the use of wireless devices communicating directly with one access point's range to another to form an ad-hoc network.... and the access points will greatly enhance performance. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology 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. Computers in an infrastructure network ...
Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to any computer in an infrastructure network can communicate with one another without the use of wireless devices communicating directly with one access point's range to another to form an ad-hoc network.... and the access points will greatly enhance performance. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology 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. Computers in an infrastructure network ...
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... also communicate with 802.11b and 802.11g products. Go to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can communicate with 802.11g and 802.11b adapters, such as the Notebook Adapters for your ... , Linksys products, your desktop PCs, and USB Adapters for 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 use with the wireless PrintServer. When you wish to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com ...
... also communicate with 802.11b and 802.11g products. Go to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can communicate with 802.11g and 802.11b adapters, such as the Notebook Adapters for your ... , Linksys products, your desktop PCs, and USB Adapters for 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 use with the wireless PrintServer. When you wish to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com ...
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... up into the air, no matter how the Range Expander is used to easily connect the Range Expander to the nearest wireless network, via an access point or wireless router. Simply connect the power and press the Auto configuration button. 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 port...
... up into the air, no matter how the Range Expander is used to easily connect the Range Expander to the nearest wireless network, via an access point or wireless router. Simply connect the power and press the Auto configuration button. 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 port...
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... for the Power Plate Figure 3-2: Recess for the Power Plate 7 Chapter 3: Getting to the right and slide out the power plate. Wireless-G Range Expander The Recess for the Power Plate The back of these power plate can be slid into the recess and is fully connected when the orange... tab snaps into place. Either of the Range Expander has a two-pronged recess where its power plates can be connected. Always unplug the Range Expander from the power outlet before removing the power plate. Two power plates come with the...
... for the Power Plate Figure 3-2: Recess for the Power Plate 7 Chapter 3: Getting to the right and slide out the power plate. Wireless-G Range Expander The Recess for the Power Plate The back of these power plate can be slid into the recess and is fully connected when the orange... tab snaps into place. Either of the Range Expander has a two-pronged recess where its power plates can be connected. Always unplug the Range Expander from the power outlet before removing the power plate. Two power plates come with the...
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... the "Connection to the Ethernet network port of a networked computer, and enter the Range Expander's IP address, 192.168.1.240. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Linksys recommends that you want to use the Web-based Utility to configure the Range Expander, then connect the Range Expander to set up the lid covering the Ethernet network port on the...
... the "Connection to the Ethernet network port of a networked computer, and enter the Range Expander's IP address, 192.168.1.240. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Linksys recommends that you want to use the Web-based Utility to configure the Range Expander, then connect the Range Expander to set up the lid covering the Ethernet network port on the...
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... outlet, preferably a surge protector. Its receiving sensitivity can be . Wireless-G Range Expander Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Linksys recommends that you place the Range Expander's antenna, the better its receiving sensitivity. 3. Normally, the higher you have the Range Expander in the same room as your access point or wireless router during setup. 1. Connect the power plate to a power outlet...
... outlet, preferably a surge protector. Its receiving sensitivity can be . Wireless-G Range Expander Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Linksys recommends that you place the Range Expander's antenna, the better its receiving sensitivity. 3. Normally, the higher you have the Range Expander in the same room as your access point or wireless router during setup. 1. Connect the power plate to a power outlet...
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... you have security disabled on your PC's CD-ROM drive. Insert the Setup Wizard CD into your wireless network. 3. The Auto configuration button can be used to configure the Range Expander. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview The first part of this Setup Wizard. Click Next to continue or Exit to its final location...
... you have security disabled on your PC's CD-ROM drive. Insert the Setup Wizard CD into your wireless network. 3. The Auto configuration button can be used to configure the Range Expander. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview The first part of this Setup Wizard. Click Next to continue or Exit to its final location...
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... detected on your network. Figure 5-3: Confirm Wireless Network Settings Figure 5-4: Wireless Network Not Found 5. The site survey results will be asked to step 5. If it does not use wireless security, 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 You can click...
... detected on your network. Figure 5-3: Confirm Wireless Network Settings Figure 5-4: Wireless Network Not Found 5. The site survey results will be asked to step 5. If it does not use wireless security, 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 You can click...
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Wireless-G Range Expander 6. Enter the WEP or WPA settings. wpa: a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can consist of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for 128-bit encryption. WPA On the WPA Security Settings screen, enter the...passphrase or pre-shared key in conjunction with a RADIUS server. 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 disabled, then proceed to step 7. The passphrase...
Wireless-G Range Expander 6. Enter the WEP or WPA settings. wpa: a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can consist of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for 128-bit encryption. WPA On the WPA Security Settings screen, enter the...passphrase or pre-shared key in conjunction with a RADIUS server. 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 disabled, then proceed to step 7. The passphrase...
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... 5-10: Enter the Password Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander 13 Running the Setup Wizard To exit this Setup Wizard, click Exit. Wireless-G Range Expander 7. Select the one you want. You will now search for the Range Expander. Then, click Yes to continue, or click No to return to enter its password. Enter the default password, admin...
... 5-10: Enter the Password Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander 13 Running the Setup Wizard To exit this Setup Wizard, click Exit. Wireless-G Range Expander 7. Select the one you want. You will now search for the Range Expander. Then, click Yes to continue, or click No to return to enter its password. Enter the default password, admin...
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...Wireless Router (WRE54G v1 Only) mac address: the unique address that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols. 10. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-12: MAC Address of the network. Wireless-G Range Expander 9. You can assign the Range Expander...(The default IP address is usually your access point or wireless router. gateway: a device that a manufacturer assigns to 32 characters in length, such as a descriptive name for the Range Expander. Then, click Next to continue or Back to return to...
...Wireless Router (WRE54G v1 Only) mac address: the unique address that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols. 10. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-12: MAC Address of the network. Wireless-G Range Expander 9. You can assign the Range Expander...(The default IP address is usually your access point or wireless router. gateway: a device that a manufacturer assigns to 32 characters in length, such as a descriptive name for the Range Expander. Then, click Next to continue or Back to return to...
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The configuration performed with the Setup Wizard is complete. To configure another Range Expander in your settings. 12. Click Online Registration to register the Range Expander, or click Exit to save these settings are correct, click Yes to exit the Setup Wizard. If ... change any of the settings, click No. Figure 5-13: Confirmation Screen Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-14: Congratulations Screen 15 Wireless-G Range Expander 11. Proceed to change your network, run this Setup Wizard again. You should now review the settings...
The configuration performed with the Setup Wizard is complete. To configure another Range Expander in your settings. 12. Click Online Registration to register the Range Expander, or click Exit to save these settings are correct, click Yes to exit the Setup Wizard. If ... change any of the settings, click No. Figure 5-13: Confirmation Screen Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-14: Congratulations Screen 15 Wireless-G Range Expander 11. Proceed to change your network, run this Setup Wizard again. You should now review the settings...
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... sensitivity. 5. The best placement is complete. Connect the power plate to "Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander." Locate an optimum location for the Range Expander. Try to place it in a position that will be. Wireless-G Range Expander Moving the Range Expander 1. Fix the direction of your wireless network. 4. Congratulations! Normally, the higher you want to make any advanced configuration changes, proceed...
... sensitivity. 5. The best placement is complete. Connect the power plate to "Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander." Locate an optimum location for the Range Expander. Try to place it in a position that will be. Wireless-G Range Expander Moving the Range Expander 1. Fix the direction of your wireless network. 4. Congratulations! Normally, the higher you want to make any advanced configuration changes, proceed...