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.
LINK | Blue/Red. The LINK LED lights up when the Range Expander is powered on. This light will |
| appear blue when the Range Expander has connected to a functioning access point or |
| wireless router. When there is no access point or wireless router with which to connect, this |
| light will appear red. |
ACTIVITY | Blue. The ACTIVITY LED lights whenever there is a successful wireless connection and will |
| flash when there is wireless 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.
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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The Front Panel