Linksys WRE54G manual Table of Contents

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Wireless-G Range Expander

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

1

Welcome

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What’s in this Guide?

2

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

4

Network Topology

4

Roaming

4

Network Layout

5

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander

6

The Front Panel

6

The Side Panel

6

The Power Plate

7

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander

8

Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander

9

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander

14

Overview

14

The Setup Tab

15

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

19

Common Problems and Solutions

19

Frequently Asked Questions

19

Appendix B: Wireless Security

23

Security Precautions

23

Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks

23

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

26

Appendix D: Windows Help

27

Appendix E: Glossary

28

Appendix F: Specifications

31

Appendix G: Warranty Information

32

Appendix H: Regulatory Information

33

Appendix I: Contact Information

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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