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7.The Security Settings screen will appear next, if you have not entered this information already. 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.

8.The Configure Network Address Settings screen will appear next. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, the IP Address of your network Gateway, and an Expander Name. Then, click the Next button to continue or Back to return to the previous page.

•IP Address. This IP address must be unique to your network. (The default IP address is 192.168.1.240.)

•Subnet Mask. The Range Expander's Subnet Mask must be the same as your network.

•Gateway. This IP address should be the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the Internet and the local network.

•Expander Name. You can assign the Range Expander any name up to 32 characters in length, such as its location (garage, downstairs, living room, etc.).

Figure 5-9: The Security Settings screen

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Figure 5-10: The Configure Network Address

Settings screen

gateway - a device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols.

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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 Planning your Wireless Network Ssid your wireless networks nameNetwork Topology RoamingNetwork Layout Side Panel Flash when there is wireless network activityLight will appear red 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 Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFrequently Asked Questions What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is Ad-hoc? What is Infrastructure?What is Roaming? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? How do I reset the Range Expander?How do I avoid interference? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks 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
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