Linksys WRE54G manual Choose an access point

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3.The next screen advises you to have your PC communicating with your wireless network before starting the setup process. The Range Expander does not yet require connection. You should always connect your networking gear to a surge protector. Click the Next button to continue or Exit to exit the Setup Wizard.

Figure 5-2: Connecting to an access point

4.The Setup Wizard will run a search for your wireless network. If found, you will be asked to confirm the settings. If you confirm them, proceed to Step 5. If you’d like to chose a different access point for the Range Expander to communicate with, continue to Step 4b below. If no wireless network is found, click Continue and a list with the status information for each access point will be displayed.

a.A screen will notify you when no access point is detected on your network. Click
Continue to survey your network for any access points or wireless routers or Cancel to
exit the Setup Wizard.	Figure 5-3: Confirm	Figure 5-4: Cannot find
	Figure 5-3: Confirm	Figure 5-4: Cannot find
	Wireless Settings	Wireless Network

b.The site survey results will display all available access points and wireless routers in your network. Select the one to which you wish to connect from the list shown. Then, click Yes to continue or No to return to the beginning of the Setup Wizard.

Figure 5-5: Choose an access point

Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks Word definitionTable of Contents Power Plate Front PanelIntroduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Range Expander Network Topology Planning your Wireless NetworkSsid your wireless networks name RoamingNetwork Layout Light will appear red Flash when there is wireless network activitySide Panel Power Plate Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Setup Wizard’s Welcome screenChoose an access point Security Settings screen Bit a binary digit 12 The Congratulations screen Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander OverviewSetup Tab Basic SetupWEP Security screen Password Download to receive a file transmitted over a networkHelp Frequently 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?What is WEP? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is a MAC Address?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 Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Range Expander Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareAppendix D Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix E Glossary Wireless-G Range Expander Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix F Specifications WEPAppendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementSafety Notices FCC Part 68 Statement Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix I Contact Information