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Wireless-G Range Expander

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Range Expander. This Range Expander will allow you to expand your network beyond the range of your current access point or wireless router.

How does the Range Expander do this? Once on your network, the Range Expander repeats the signal to all devices within its range. By placing the Range Expander at the furthest edge of your access point or wireless router’s signal, it could conceivably double the area of your network.

But what does all of this mean?

Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.

access point - a device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.

network - a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.

router - a networking device that connects multiple networks together.

PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network. While access points and wireless routers bridge wireless networks and wired networks, the Range Expander can then take that signal for networks that use the 802.11b and 802.11g standards and extend it beyond its current range.

Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Range Expander, set it up, and configure it to expand the range of your Wireless-B and Wireless-B networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Range Expander.

Chapter 1: Introduction

adapter - a device that adds network functionality to your PC.

802.11b - an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

802.11g - an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

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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 Ssid your wireless networks name Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology RoamingNetwork Layout Light will appear red Flash when there is wireless network activitySide Panel 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 Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is Infrastructure? What is Ad-hoc?What is Roaming? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is Spread Spectrum?What is WEP? 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 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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