Linksys Network Router specifications Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander, Power, Link

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

Wireless-G Range Expander

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

The Front Panel

The Range Expander's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. In addition, the Range Expander’s antenna is adjustable and located on the front panel. Make sure the antenna is positioned straight up into the air, however the Range Expander is positioned.

Power	Blue/Red. The Power LED lights up when the Range Expander is powered on. This light will
	appear blue when the Range Expander has connected to a functioning network. When there is
	no network with which to connect, this light will appear red.
Link	Blue. The Link LED lights whenever there is a successful wireless connection and will flash
	when there is network activity.

Figure 3-1: The Front Panel

The Side Panel

On the Range Expander's side panel, you will find the Reset and Auto configuration buttons.

Auto configuration The Auto configuration button can be used to easily connect the Range Expander to the

	nearest wireless network, via an access point or wireless router. Simply connect the power
	and press the Auto configuration button. Your wireless network must have WEP disabled
	for this feature to function.
Reset Button	There are two ways to reset the Range Expander's factory defaults. Either press the Reset
	Button, for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults from the Password tab in
	the Range Expander's Web-Based Utility.

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wep - a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security.

Important: Resetting the Range Expander will erase all of your settings (WEP Encryption and Wireless settings, etc.) and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Range Expander if you want to retain these settings.

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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