Linksys WRE54G manual Security Settings screen

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c.The Security Settings screen will appear next. From this screen, you can set the level of encryption on your network, along with entering the appropriate passphrases and/or encryption keys.

If your network’s WEP encryption uses a passphrase, enter it here. The passphrase can consist of no more than 16 alphanumeric characters.

When entering the WEP key directly, it should be no more than 10 hexadecimal characters in length for 64-bit encryption or 26 hexadecimal characters in length for 128-bit encryption. Hexadecimal characters are the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9". All points in your wireless network must use the same WEP key to utilize WEP encryption.

Click the Next button to continue or Exit to exit the Setup Wizard.

5.Now that the Setup Wizard has found an access point or wireless router with which to communicate, it will now search for the Range Expander. 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.

6.When you have selected the Range Expander, you will be asked to enter its password. If you have not already set a password, you can type in the default password: admin. Then, click Enter to continue. To exit this Setup Wizard, click Exit.

Figure 5-6: The Security Settings screen

Figure 5-7: Choose the Range Expander

Figure 5-8: The Password request screen

Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Word definition Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Front Panel Power PlateWelcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Range Expander Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkSsid your wireless networks name Network TopologyNetwork Layout Flash when there is wireless network activity Side PanelLight will appear red Power Plate Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander Setup Wizard’s Welcome screen Setting Up the Wireless-G Range ExpanderChoose an access point Security Settings screen Bit a binary digit 12 The Congratulations screen Overview Configuring the Wireless-G Range ExpanderBasic Setup Setup TabWEP Security screen Download to receive a file transmitted over a network PasswordHelp What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is ISM band? What is Ad-hoc?What is Infrastructure? What is Roaming?What is a MAC Address? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? 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 Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade FirmwareTCP/IP Appendix D Windows HelpAppendix E Glossary Wireless-G Range Expander Wireless-G Range Expander WEP Appendix F SpecificationsLimited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationSafety Notices FCC Part 68 Statement Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix I Contact Information
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