Linksys Network Router specifications Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander, Overview

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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander

Wireless-G Range Expander

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander

Overview

The Range Expander has been designed to be functional right out of the box, setting it up with the Auto configuration button or with the Setup Wizard. However, if you'd like to change these settings, the Range Expander can be configured through your web browser with the Web-Based Utility. This chapter explains how to configure the Range Expander in this manner.

Open your web browser and type the IP Address you entered in the Setup Wizard. (If you used the Auto configuration button, the default IP address is 192.168.1.240.) Press the Enter key and the Password Screen will appear. Leave the User Name field blank. The first time you open the Web-Based Utility, use the default password admin. You can set a new password from the Password tab.

Have You: Enabled TCP/IP on your PCs? PCs communicate over the network with this protocol. Refer to Appendix D: Windows Help for more information on TCP/IP.

Note: The Range Expander is designed to function properly after using the Auto configuration button or Setup Wizard. This chapter is provided solely for those who wish to perform more advanced configuration or monitoring.

Figure 6-1: Password Screen

browser: an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web.

ip address: the address used to identify a computer or device on a network.

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Contents How to Use this Guide Copyright and Trademarksword definition Table of Contents List of Figures router - a networking device that connects multiple networks together Chapter 1 IntroductionWelcome adapter - a device that adds network functionality to your PCWhat’s in this Guide? Appendix G Regulatory Information Appendix F Warranty InformationThis appendix supplies the Range Expander’s warranty information This appendix supplies the Range Expander’s regulatory informationNetwork Topology Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless NetworkSSID your wireless networks name RoamingNetwork Layout when there is network activity Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range ExpanderPower no network with which to connect, this light will appear redThe Power Plate Figure 3-3 The Two Prong Power Plate Figure 3-2 The Power Platewith Cord Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander tcp/ip a set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a networkWall 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 Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander Overviewfirmware the programming code that runs a networking device The Setup TabBasic Setup subnet mask an address code that determines the size of the networkFigure 6-3 WEP Security screen encryption encoding data transmitted in a networksoftware instructions for the computer Password download to receive a file transmitted over a networkupgrade to replace existing software or firmware with a newer version HelpFrequently Asked Questions Appendix A TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?What is Roaming? What is Ad-hoc?What is Infrastructure? What is ISM band?Can Linksys Wireless products support file and printer sharing? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?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 Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpTCP/IP 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 Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix I Contact Information User Guide 2.4 802 GHz .11g Wireless- GWIRELESS Range Expander