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B.Placing Wireless Repeater manually when no portable computer is available.

Ensure your Wireless Router is on and confi gured properly and that your Wireless Client computer is confi gured to connect to the router.

Position your Wireless Repeater no more than about 65 feet from the router. Your client computer should be approximately 65 feet or less from where you place the repeater (See Figure 3 for general repeater placement).

NOTE: The ranges given in the above step are estimates only, the actual optimal distance can vary greatly depending on obstructions and RF interference.

Attach provided power adapter to the DC-IN connector on the back of the repeater and plug the other end to a convenient wall outlet.

Windows XP users (Using Windows XP wireless Zero Configuration Services)

NOTE: Consult your XP documentation for proper confi guration of Windows XP Wireless Zero Confi guration Services.

Locate the Wireless connection indicator in your computers “tray”, usually at the bottom right hand corner of your screen on the taskbar.

Double Click on this icon to bring up the Wireless Status screen. Note Signal Strength and speed

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Contents Package Contents Setup GuideAdditional Requirements Connecting cables Refer to Figure Setting up the Router WBR-G54Remaining Steps apply to both Wired and Wireless Setup Perform the next step for Wireless Router Setup onlyWindows XP/2000 users Configuring your computers IP addressAccess the AirStation configuration For DSL Service For Cable Broadband Service Advanced Settings Optional Determining the Best Location For the Repeater WLA-G54C Ensure you are connected Other Windows Versions Using Client Manager Software Surveying your Environment Typical two story residential placement of repeater Skip to section Check Signal Strength Other Windows Versions Client Manager Software Required Check Signal Strength Backing Up Backing Up and Restoring your ConfigurationPage Restoring Device Pre-configuration Settings WBR-G54 Wireless Broadband RouterWLA-G54C Wireless Compact Repeater Bridge WBR-G54 Specifications Wireless LANTCP/IP Http WLA-G54C Specifications