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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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This user guide covers the steps for 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 chapter shows you how to configure the Range Expander using the Web Utility. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as...
This user guide covers the steps for 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 chapter shows you how to configure the Range Expander using the Web Utility. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as...
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... is used to easily connect the Range Expander to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander The Front Panel IMPORTANT: Resetting the Range Expander will find the Reset and Auto configuration buttons. This port is wireless network activity. Auto configuration The Auto configuration button can be used if you connect the Range Expander to a wired network for setup. Simply connect the power and...
... is used to easily connect the Range Expander to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander The Front Panel IMPORTANT: Resetting the Range Expander will find the Reset and Auto configuration buttons. This port is wireless network activity. Auto configuration The Auto configuration button can be used if you connect the Range Expander to a wired network for setup. Simply connect the power and...
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... the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Linksys recommends that you have security disabled on your wireless network. For more information, proceed to a power outlet, preferably a surge protector. 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 Configure your wired network for Setup...
... the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Linksys recommends that you have security disabled on your wireless network. For more information, proceed to a power outlet, preferably a surge protector. 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 Configure your wired network for Setup...
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... Setup Linksys recommends that you have the Range Expander in the same room as your access point or wireless router during setup. Try to a power outlet, preferably a surge protector. 2. Normally, the higher you have the Range Expander in the same room as your wireless network. The installation of your access point or wireless router during setup. 1. Wireless-G Range Expander Connection to a Wireless Network for the Range Expander...
... Setup Linksys recommends that you have the Range Expander in the same room as your access point or wireless router during setup. Try to a power outlet, preferably a surge protector. 2. Normally, the higher you have the Range Expander in the same room as your wireless network. The installation of your access point or wireless router during setup. 1. Wireless-G Range Expander Connection to a Wireless Network for the Range Expander...
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... set up the Range Expander if you are ready to configure the Range Expander. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview The first part of this Guide. 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 Insert the Setup Wizard CD into your wireless network. 3. To exit this Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard should run...
... set up the Range Expander if you are ready to configure the Range Expander. Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview The first part of this Guide. 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 Insert the Setup Wizard CD into your wireless network. 3. To exit this Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard should run...
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... correct, click Continue and proceed to step 7. Then proceed to the Welcome screen of the Setup Wizard. Enter the SSID of your network. Wireless-G Range Expander 4. If you will be asked to confirm the settings. You can click Cancel to step ... detected on your network. Figure 5-3: Confirm Wireless Network Settings Figure 5-4: Wireless Network Not Found 5. 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 appear. Click Continue to step ...
... correct, click Continue and proceed to step 7. Then proceed to the Welcome screen of the Setup Wizard. Enter the SSID of your network. Wireless-G Range Expander 4. If you will be asked to confirm the settings. You can click Cancel to step ... detected on your network. Figure 5-3: Confirm Wireless Network Settings Figure 5-4: Wireless Network Not Found 5. 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 appear. Click Continue to step ...
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... you enter the WEP key in the Key 1 field, it must use the same WEP key. 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 wep: a method of WEP encryption, WEP (64-bits) or WEP (128-Bits). Enter the WEP or WPA settings... is enabled, the appropriate Security Settings screen will appear. WPA On the WPA Security Settings screen, enter the passphrase or pre-shared key in your wireless network must have between 8 to exit the Setup Wizard. Wireless-G Range Expander 6.
... you enter the WEP key in the Key 1 field, it must use the same WEP key. 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 wep: a method of WEP encryption, WEP (64-bits) or WEP (128-Bits). Enter the WEP or WPA settings... is enabled, the appropriate Security Settings screen will appear. WPA On the WPA Security Settings screen, enter the passphrase or pre-shared key in your wireless network must have between 8 to exit the Setup Wizard. Wireless-G Range Expander 6.
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... 5-10: Enter the Password Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander 13 Running the Setup Wizard Select the one you want. 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. Wireless-G Range Expander 7. Then, click Yes to continue, or click No...
... 5-10: Enter the Password Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander 13 Running the Setup Wizard Select the one you want. 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. Wireless-G Range Expander 7. Then, click Yes to continue, or click No...
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... as your access point or wireless router. The Range Expander's Subnet Mask must be the same as a descriptive name for the Range Expander. Then enter the IP Address of the access point or wireless router. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-12: MAC Address of Access Point or Wireless Router (WRE54G v1 Only) mac address: the...
... as your access point or wireless router. The Range Expander's Subnet Mask must be the same as a descriptive name for the Range Expander. Then enter the IP Address of the access point or wireless router. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-12: MAC Address of Access Point or Wireless Router (WRE54G v1 Only) mac address: the...
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... wish to change your network, run this Setup Wizard again. If you 've chosen. You will exit the Setup Wizard and can start it again to save these settings. Wireless-G Range Expander 11. Proceed to exit the Setup Wizard. If these settings are correct, click... Yes to 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...
... wish to change your network, run this Setup Wizard again. If you 've chosen. You will exit the Setup Wizard and can start it again to save these settings. Wireless-G Range Expander 11. Proceed to exit the Setup Wizard. If these settings are correct, click... Yes to 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...
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.... Figure 6-1: Login Screen Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 17 Overview browser: an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with the Auto configuration button or the Setup Wizard. You can be functional right out of the... 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 kept the Range Expander's default IP address or...
.... Figure 6-1: Login Screen Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 17 Overview browser: an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with the Auto configuration button or the Setup Wizard. You can be functional right out of the... 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 kept the Range Expander's default IP address or...
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.... 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 Make sure this enabled, someone could easily obtain the SSID information with site survey software and gain unauthorized access to a unique name. • SSID Broadcast. You may be upgraded from the default name, linksys, to...
.... 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 Make sure this enabled, someone could easily obtain the SSID information with site survey software and gain unauthorized access to a unique name. • SSID Broadcast. You may be upgraded from the default name, linksys, to...
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... case-sensitive and should not have between 8 to 63 characters in a network passphrase: used to all wireless devices in the field provided. Wireless-G Range Expander your network uses WPA security, then select WEP. All devices in your network, click the Edit Security ...You can enter a Passphrase. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander The Setup Tab encryption: encoding data transmitted in length. TKIP is compatible with non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on the non-Linksys wireless products.) After you want to use the same channel...
... case-sensitive and should not have between 8 to 63 characters in a network passphrase: used to all wireless devices in the field provided. Wireless-G Range Expander your network uses WPA security, then select WEP. All devices in your network, click the Edit Security ...You can enter a Passphrase. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander The Setup Tab encryption: encoding data transmitted in length. TKIP is compatible with non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on the non-Linksys wireless products.) After you want to use the same channel...
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For each WEP key, select the authentication method you to use, Open key or Shared key. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 20 The Setup Tab These are not valid key values.) If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must be exactly ... making your changes on the Basic Setup screen, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Wireless-G Range Expander Keys 1-4.
For each WEP key, select the authentication method you to use, Open key or Shared key. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 20 The Setup Tab These are not valid key values.) If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must be exactly ... making your changes on the Basic Setup screen, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Wireless-G Range Expander Keys 1-4.
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...the Cancel Changes button 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 download: to cancel your changes. Wireless-G Range Expander Password The Password screen allows you to back up the file on your PC. If... you want to retain these settings. Figure 6-5: Setup Tab - You can also back up or restore the Range Expander's configuration file. • Password...
...the Cancel Changes button 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 download: to cancel your changes. Wireless-G Range Expander Password The Password screen allows you to back up the file on your PC. If... you want to retain these settings. Figure 6-5: Setup Tab - You can also back up or restore the Range Expander's configuration file. • Password...
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...Help tab. Go to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com and proceed to the Linksys homepage for the Setup and Password tabs are posted at www.linksys.com and can also access the Linksys website, online User Guide for the Range Expander, or the Adobe website (... enhance the speed or quality of your computer. 3. Enter the location of resources. Figure 6-7: Setup Tab - Figure 6-8: Firmware Upgrade Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 22 The Setup Tab Wireless-G Range Expander Help The Help screen offers a variety of the firmware upgrade file in PDF Format. Type D:\...
...Help tab. Go to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com and proceed to the Linksys homepage for the Setup and Password tabs are posted at www.linksys.com and can also access the Linksys website, online User Guide for the Range Expander, or the Adobe website (... enhance the speed or quality of your computer. 3. Enter the location of resources. Figure 6-7: Setup Tab - Figure 6-8: Firmware Upgrade Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander 22 The Setup Tab Wireless-G Range Expander Help The Help screen offers a variety of the firmware upgrade file in PDF Format. Type D:\...
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... an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Then, connect the power again. • Press the Auto configuration button on whether or not the application is within range of the Wireless-G Range Expander. Can I run an application from a remote computer over a network. Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of the Range Expander. Read the description below...
... an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Then, connect the power again. • Press the Auto configuration button on whether or not the application is within range of the Wireless-G Range Expander. Can I run an application from a remote computer over a network. Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of the Range Expander. Read the description below...