Linksys WRE54G manual Help

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Wireless-G Range Expander

Help

For help on the various tabs in this Web-based Utility, along with upgrading the Range Expander’s firmware and viewing this User Guide, click the Help tab.

The help files for the various tabs in this Web-based Utility are listed by tab name on the left hand side of the screen.

Click the Linksys Website link to connect to the Linksys homepage for Knowledgebase help files and information about other Linksys products, provided you have an active Internet connection.

For an Online manual in PDF format, click that text link. (You’re viewing it right now!) The User Guide will appear in Adobe pdf format. If you do not have the Adobe PDF Reader installed on your computer, click the Adobe Website link or go to the Setup Wizard CD-ROM to download this software. (To access the Adobe website, you will need an active Internet connection.) To download from the CD-ROM, click the Start button and select Run. Type D:\Acrobat (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

New firmware versions are posted at www.linksys.com and can be downloaded for free. If the Range Expander is not experiencing difficulties, then there is no need to download a more recent firmware version, unless that version has a new feature that you want to use. Loading new firmware does not always enhance the speed or quality of your Internet connection.

To upgrade the Range Expander’s firmware:

1.Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website.

2.Extract the firmware upgrade file.

3.Click the Upgrade Firmware button on the Help screen.

4.Enter the location of the firmware upgrade file in the File Path field, or click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file.

5.Double-click the firmware upgrade file.

Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander

Figure 6-6: Setup Tab - Help

Figure 6-7: Firmware Upgrade

upgrade: to replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.

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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 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 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 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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