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Wireless-G Range Expander

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For help on the various tabs in this Web-based Utility, along with upgrading the Range Expander’s firmware and viewing this User Guide, click the Help tab.

The help files for the various tabs in this Web-based Utility are listed by tab name on the left hand side of the screen.

Click the Linksys Website link to connect to the Linksys homepage for Knowledgebase help files and information about other Linksys products, provided you have an active Internet connection.

For an Online manual in PDF format, click that text link. (You’re viewing it right now!) The User Guide will appear in Adobe pdf format. If you do not have the Adobe PDF Reader installed on your computer, click the Adobe Website link or go to the Setup Wizard CD-ROM to download this software. (To access the Adobe website, you will need an active Internet connection.) To download from the CD-ROM, click the Start button and select Run. Type D:\Acrobat (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

New firmware versions are posted at www.linksys.com and can be downloaded for free. If the Range Expander is not experiencing difficulties, then there is no need to download a more recent firmware version, unless that version has a new feature that you want to use. Loading new firmware does not always enhance the speed or quality of your Internet connection.

To upgrade the Range Expander’s firmware:

1.Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website.

2.Extract the firmware upgrade file.

3.Click the Upgrade Firmware button on the Help screen.

4.Enter the location of the firmware upgrade file in the File Path field, or click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file.

5.Double-click the firmware upgrade file.

Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander

Figure 6-6: Setup Tab - Help

Figure 6-7: Firmware Upgrade

upgrade: to replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.

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The Setup Tab

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Contents Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this Guideword 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 redFigure 3-3 The Two Prong Power Plate Figure 3-2 The Power Plate 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 networkencryption encoding data transmitted in a network Figure 6-3 WEP Security screensoftware 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 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 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