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Wireless-G Range Expander

What’s in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Range Expander.

•Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the Range Expander’s applications and this User Guide.

•Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking.

•Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander

This chapter describes the physical features of the Range Expander.

•Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander

This chapter describes the steps for connecting the Range Expander to your wireless network.

•Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Range Expander

This chapter instructs you on how to use the Range Expander’s Setup Wizard and configure the Range Expander.

•Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander

This chapter show you how to configure the Range Expander with the Web Utility.

•Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Adapter.

•Appendix B: Wireless Security

This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network.

•Appendix C: Windows Help

This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.

•Appendix D: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

•Appendix E: Specifications

This appendix provides the Range Expander’s technical specifications.

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Contents word definition How to Use this GuideCopyright and Trademarks 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 redwith Cord The Power PlateFigure 3-3 The Two Prong Power Plate Figure 3-2 The Power Plate 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 networksoftware instructions for the computer Figure 6-3 WEP Security screenencryption encoding data transmitted in a network 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 avoid interference? How do I reset the Range Expander?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions 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