Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander
The Front Panel
The Range Expander's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. In addition, the Range Expander’s antenna is adjustable and located on the front panel. Make sure the antenna is positioned straight up into the air, however the Range Expander is positioned.
Power | Blue/Red. The Power LED lights up when the Range Expander is powered on. This light will |
| appear blue when the Range Expander has connected to a functioning network. When there is |
| no network with which to connect, this light will appear red. |
Link | Blue. The Link LED lights whenever there is a successful wireless connection and will flash |
| when there is network activity. |
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The Side Panel
On the Range Expander's side panel, you will find the Reset and Auto configuration buttons.
Auto configuration The Auto configuration button can be used to easily connect the Range Expander to the
| nearest wireless network, via an access point or wireless router. Simply connect the power |
| and press the Auto configuration button. Your wireless network must have WEP disabled |
| for this feature to function. |
Reset Button | There are two ways to reset the Range Expander's factory defaults. Either press the Reset |
| Button, for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults from the Password tab in |
| the Range Expander's |
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the
wep - a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security.
Important: Resetting the Range Expander will erase all of your settings (WEP Encryption and Wireless settings, etc.) and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Range Expander if you want to retain these settings.
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The Front Panel
