Linksys WRE54G manual Network Layout

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Wireless-G Range Expander

Network Layout

Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11b, and 802.11g products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b standard and some products incorporating both “a” and “g”, products using these standards can communicate with each other.

Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such at the PC Cards for your laptop computers, PCI Card for your desktop PC, and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. Wireless products will also communicate with the wireless PrintServer.

When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys's switches or routers.

With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at

www.linksys.com for more information about wireless products.

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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 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 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 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