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... number and description, like this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of their respective holders. Wireless-G Range Expander Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are definitions for the following items when reading this : word: definition. Linksys is something you should pay special attention to change without notice. This exclamation point means there is a caution...
... number and description, like this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of their respective holders. Wireless-G Range Expander Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are definitions for the following items when reading this : word: definition. Linksys is something you should pay special attention to change without notice. This exclamation point means there is a caution...
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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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... double the area of your current access point or wireless router. Networks are even used to get the most out of the Range Expander. While access points and wireless routers bridge wireless networks and wired networks, the Range Expander can also be all you need to expand the range of a wireless network. network: a series of computers or devices connected for...
... double the area of your current access point or wireless router. Networks are even used to get the most out of the Range Expander. While access points and wireless routers bridge wireless networks and wired networks, the Range Expander can also be all you need to expand the range of a wireless network. network: a series of computers or devices connected for...
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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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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. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this User Guide?
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...that is bridged to a wired network via the access point or wireless router. Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to any computer in a wireless network must be doubled. Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can be configured to share the same...an access point. Should you can double the effective wireless transmission range for mobile users. infrastructure: a wireless network that they both share the same channel and SSID. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each other ...
...that is bridged to a wired network via the access point or wireless router. Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to any computer in a wireless network must be doubled. Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can be configured to share the same...an access point. Should you can double the effective wireless transmission range for mobile users. infrastructure: a wireless network that they both share the same channel and SSID. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each other ...
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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. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout With these, and many other . Go to any of Linksys's switches or routers. When you want to enjoy USB connectivity. Products using the 802.11g and 802.11b standards can communicate...
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. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout With these, and many other . Go to any of Linksys's switches or routers. When you want to enjoy USB connectivity. Products using the 802.11g and 802.11b standards can communicate...
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... retain these settings. 6 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 are two ways to reset the Range Expander's factory defaults. The ACTIVITY LED lights up blue when the Range Expander has connected to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander The Front Panel IMPORTANT: Resetting the Range Expander will erase all of...
... retain these settings. 6 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 are two ways to reset the Range Expander's factory defaults. The ACTIVITY LED lights up blue when the Range Expander has connected to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander The Front Panel IMPORTANT: Resetting the Range Expander will erase all of...
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...power plate. Either of the Range Expander has a two-pronged recess where its power plates can be connected. Two power plates come with the Range Expander, one with a cord to reach a power outlet. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander The Recess for the Power Plate... Figure 3-2: Recess for direct connection to the right and slide out the power plate. Wireless-G Range Expander The Recess for the...
...power plate. Either of the Range Expander has a two-pronged recess where its power plates can be connected. Two power plates come with the Range Expander, one with a cord to reach a power outlet. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander The Recess for the Power Plate... Figure 3-2: Recess for direct connection to the right and slide out the power plate. Wireless-G Range Expander The Recess for the...
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... ADVANCED USERS:If you want to configure the Range Expander using your wireless network, proceed to the "Connection to a Wireless Network for Auto Configuration" section. Connect the included...Range Expander, then connect the Range Expander to your network's SSID, channel, and security settings on your network router. 3. Connection to a Wired Network for setup. For more information, proceed to an Ethernet network port on the Basic Setup screen. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Linksys recommends that you connect the Range Expander...
... ADVANCED USERS:If you want to configure the Range Expander using your wireless network, proceed to the "Connection to a Wireless Network for Auto Configuration" section. Connect the included...Range Expander, then connect the Range Expander to your network's SSID, channel, and security settings on your network router. 3. Connection to a Wired Network for setup. For more information, proceed to an Ethernet network port on the Basic Setup screen. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Linksys recommends that you connect the Range Expander...
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... the Wireless-G Range Expander 9 Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Connection for Auto Configuration 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. The Range Expander will be enhanced by proper Proper positioning of the Wireless-G Range Expander is usually...
... the Wireless-G Range Expander 9 Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Connection for Auto Configuration 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. The Range Expander will be enhanced by proper Proper positioning of the Wireless-G Range Expander is usually...
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...continue this Setup Wizard, click the Exit button. 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 Click Next to continue or Exit to its final location. To exit this Setup Wizard. The Auto ... continue with the Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview The first part of this Guide. Running the Setup Wizard Now that appears, enter D:\setup.exe ...
...continue this Setup Wizard, click the Exit button. 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 Click Next to continue or Exit to its final location. To exit this Setup Wizard. The Auto ... continue with the Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview The first part of this Guide. Running the Setup Wizard Now that appears, enter D:\setup.exe ...
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...SSID of your network uses WEP encryption, select WEP from the Encryption drop-down menu. If your network. If it does not use wireless security, select Disabled. Click Next to continue and proceed to step 5. You can click No to return to step 6. Then proceed... network. Click Next to continue and proceed to step 7. 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 Setup Wizard will be asked to step 5. Then select the channel setting of the Setup Wizard...
...SSID of your network uses WEP encryption, select WEP from the Encryption drop-down menu. If your network. If it does not use wireless security, select Disabled. Click Next to continue and proceed to step 5. You can click No to return to step 6. Then proceed... network. Click Next to continue and proceed to step 7. 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 Setup Wizard will be asked to step 5. Then select the channel setting of the Setup Wizard...
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... All devices in 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 wpa: a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can consist of no more ... the WEP Security Settings screen, select the level of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for 128-bit encryption. The passphrase can be used in length. Wireless-G Range Expander 6. If security is disabled, then proceed to step 7. Enter the WEP or WPA ...
... All devices in 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 wpa: a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can consist of no more ... the WEP Security Settings screen, select the level of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for 128-bit encryption. The passphrase can be used in length. Wireless-G Range Expander 6. If security is disabled, then proceed to step 7. Enter the WEP or WPA ...
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Then, click Yes to continue, or click No to return to continue. 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. You will now search for the Range Expander. Select the one you want. To exit this Setup Wizard, click Exit. Enter the default password...
Then, click Yes to continue, or click No to return to continue. 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. You will now search for the Range Expander. Select the one you want. To exit this Setup Wizard, click Exit. Enter the default password...
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... as your network's Subnet Mask. • Gateway. Enter an IP Address and appropriate Subnet Mask for the Range Expander. If you have the WRE54G v2, proceed to do, keep the default Gateway IP address. • Expander Name. Wireless-G Range Expander 9. subnet mask: an address code that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols. 10. If you have...
... as your network's Subnet Mask. • Gateway. Enter an IP Address and appropriate Subnet Mask for the Range Expander. If you have the WRE54G v2, proceed to do, keep the default Gateway IP address. • Expander Name. Wireless-G Range Expander 9. subnet mask: an address code that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols. 10. If you have...
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.... The configuration performed with the Setup Wizard is complete. Proceed to exit the Setup Wizard. If you 've chosen. Wireless-G Range Expander 11. If 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 You should now review the settings you wish to save...
.... The configuration performed with the Setup Wizard is complete. Proceed to exit the Setup Wizard. If you 've chosen. Wireless-G Range Expander 11. If 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 You should now review the settings you wish to save...
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... Range Expander. Proper positioning of the antenna. Congratulations! Wireless-G Range Expander Moving the Range Expander 1. The best placement is complete. Fix the direction of the antenna can enhance its receiving sensitivity. 5. The installation of the Wireless-G Range Expander is usually at the edge of your wireless... network cable from the power outlet. 3. Connect the power plate to "Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander." Unplug the power plate from your wireless network. Try to place it in a position that will be. Normally, the higher you want...
... Range Expander. Proper positioning of the antenna. Congratulations! Wireless-G Range Expander Moving the Range Expander 1. The best placement is complete. Fix the direction of the antenna can enhance its receiving sensitivity. 5. The installation of the Wireless-G Range Expander is usually at the edge of your wireless... network cable from the power outlet. 3. Connect the power plate to "Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander." Unplug the power plate from your wireless network. Try to place it in a position that will be. Normally, the higher you want...