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Password

Wireless-G Range Expander

Password

The Password screen allows you to change the Range Expander's password and restore factory defaults.

Changing the sign-on password for the Range Expander is as easy as typing the password into the Password field. Then, type it again into the second field to confirm.

To restore the Range Expander's factory default settings, click the Yes button beside Restore Factory

Defaults.Then, click the Save Settings button.

Figure 6-4: Setup Tab - Password

To back up your Range Expander configuration, click the Backup button. A File Download screen will appear and you can click Save to backup the file to your PC. To restore the backed-up configuration, click the Restore button and select it from the same location.

IMPORTANT: Restoring the Range Expander's factory default settings will erase all of your Wireless and WEP settings, and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Range Expander if you want to retain these settings.

download: to receive a file transmitted over a network

Click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. If you require online help, click the Help button.

Figure 6-5: File Download

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Contents How to Use this Guide Copyright and Trademarksword 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 redThe 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 ExpanderBasic Setup The Setup Tabfirmware the programming code that runs a networking device 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 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 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 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