Linksys Network Router specifications Copyright and Trademarks, How to Use this Guide

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Copyright and Trademarks

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Contents Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this Guideword definition Table of Contents List of Figures Welcome Chapter 1 Introductionrouter - a networking device that connects multiple networks together adapter - a device that adds network functionality to your PCWhat’s in this Guide? This appendix supplies the Range Expander’s warranty information Appendix F Warranty InformationAppendix G Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Range Expander’s regulatory informationSSID your wireless networks name Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology RoamingNetwork Layout Power Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expanderwhen there is network activity no network with which to connect, this light will appear redFigure 3-3 The Two Prong Power Plate Figure 3-2 The Power Plate The Power Platewith Cord tcp/ip a set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Range ExpanderWall Mounting Chapter 5 Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Figure 5-2 Connecting to an access point Click the Next button to continue or Exit to exit the Setup Wizard bit - a binary digit Figure 5-11 The Confirm New Settings screen Overview Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless-G Range ExpanderBasic Setup The Setup Tabfirmware the programming code that runs a networking device subnet mask an address code that determines the size of the networkencryption encoding data transmitted in a network Figure 6-3 WEP Security screensoftware instructions for the computer download to receive a file transmitted over a network PasswordHelp upgrade to replace existing software or firmware with a newer versionCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix A TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?What is Infrastructure? What is Ad-hoc?What is Roaming? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is Spread Spectrum?Can Linksys Wireless products support file and printer sharing? What is WEP?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? How do I reset the Range Expander?How do I avoid interference? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID WPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIUS server, select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys Appendix C Upgrading Firmware TCP/IP Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesAppendix E Glossary Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together Appendix F Specifications Appendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information EN 609 50 Safety An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack, which is FCC Part 68 compliant. Connection to the telephone network should be made by using the standard modular telephone jack Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix I Contact Information WIRELESS 2.4 802 GHz .11g Wireless- GUser Guide Range Expander