Linksys Network Router Click the Next button to continue or Exit to exit the Setup Wizard

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Click the Next button to continue or Exit to exit the Setup Wizard.

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c.The Security Settings screen will appear next. From this screen, you can set the level of encryption on your network, along with entering the appropriate passphrases and/or encryption keys.

If your network’s WEP encryption uses a passphrase, enter it here. The passphrase can consist of no more than 16 alphanumeric characters.

When entering the WEP key directly, it should be no more than 10 hexadecimal characters in length for 64-bit encryption or 26 hexadecimal characters in length for 128-bit encryption. Hexadecimal characters are the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9". All points in your wireless network must use the same WEP key to utilize WEP encryption.

Click the Next button to continue or Exit to exit the Setup Wizard.

5.Now that the Setup Wizard has found an access point or wireless router with which to communicate, it will now search for the Range Expander. Select the one to which you wish to connect from the list shown. Then, click Yes to continue or No to return to the beginning of the Setup Wizard.

6.When you have selected the Range Expander, you will be asked to enter its password. If you have not already set a password, you can type in the default password: admin. Then, click Enter to continue. To exit this Setup Wizard, click Exit.

Figure 5-6: The Security Settings screen

Figure 5-7: Choose the Range Expander

Figure 5-8: The Password request screen

Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander

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Contents How to Use this Guide Copyright and Trademarksword definition Table of Contents List of Figures adapter - a device that adds network functionality to your PC Chapter 1 IntroductionWelcome router - a networking device that connects multiple networks togetherWhat’s in this Guide? This appendix supplies the Range Expander’s regulatory information Appendix F Warranty InformationThis appendix supplies the Range Expander’s warranty information Appendix G Regulatory InformationRoaming Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless NetworkSSID your wireless networks name Network TopologyNetwork Layout no network with which to connect, this light will appear red Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range ExpanderPower when there is network activityThe Power Plate Figure 3-3 The Two Prong Power Plate Figure 3-2 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 Expandersubnet mask an address code that determines the size of the network The Setup TabBasic Setup firmware the programming code that runs a networking deviceFigure 6-3 WEP Security screen encryption encoding data transmitted in a networksoftware instructions for the computer download to receive a file transmitted over a network PasswordHelp upgrade to replace existing software or firmware with a newer versionWhat IEEE 802.11b features are supported? Appendix A TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is ISM band? What is Ad-hoc?What is Infrastructure? What is Roaming?What is WEP? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? Can Linksys Wireless products support file and printer sharing?How do I reset the Range Expander? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?How do I avoid interference? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity 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 Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpTCP/IP Shared ResourcesAppendix 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 Range Expander 2.4 802 GHz .11g Wireless- GWIRELESS User Guide