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Linksys Network Router Introduction, Welcome, router - a networking device that connects multiple networks together

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Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this Guideword definition Table of Contents List of Figures Chapter 1 Introduction Welcomerouter - a networking device that connects multiple networks together adapter - a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in this Guide? Appendix F Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Range Expander’s warranty informationAppendix G Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Range Expander’s regulatory information Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network SSID your wireless networks nameNetwork Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander Powerwhen there is network activity no network with which to connect, this light will appear red Figure 3-3 The Two Prong Power Plate Figure 3-2 The Power Plate The Power Platewith Cord Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander tcp/ip a set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network Wall Mounting Chapter 5 Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Figure 5-2 Connecting to an access point Click the Next button to continue or Exit to exit the Setup Wizard bit - a binary digit Figure 5-11 The Confirm New Settings screen Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview The Setup Tab Basic Setupfirmware the programming code that runs a networking device subnet mask an address code that determines the size of the network encryption encoding data transmitted in a network Figure 6-3 WEP Security screensoftware instructions for the computer Password download to receive a file transmitted over a network upgrade to replace existing software or firmware with a newer version Help 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?Can Linksys Wireless products support file and printer sharing? What is WEP? 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 SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID WPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIUS server, select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help TCP/IPShared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together Appendix F Specifications Appendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information EN 609 50 Safety An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack, which is FCC Part 68 compliant. Connection to the telephone network should be made by using the standard modular telephone jack Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix I Contact Information 2.4 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G WIRELESSUser Guide Range Expander