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Wireless-G Range Expander
The Setup Tab
Basic Setup
The first screen that appears displays the Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change the Range Expander's general settings. Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. If you require online help, click Help.
•Firmware. This will display the Range Expander's current firmware version. Firmware can be upgraded from the Help tab.
•Name. You may assign any name to the Range Expander. Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if you are employing multiple Range Expanders on the same network. Verify this is the name you wish to use and click Save Settings to set it.
Wireless
The selections under this heading allow you to configure the Range Expander’s connection to your wireless network.
•IP Address. The IP address must be unique to your network. We suggest you use the default IP address of 192.168.1.240.
•Subnet Mask. The Subnet Mask must be the same as that set on your wireless network.
•Gateway. If you have assigned a static IP address to the access point, then enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway, such as a router, in the Gateway field. If your network does not have a Gateway, then leave this field blank.
•Mode. Select Mixed and both
•SSID. The SSID is the name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network. It is
•SSID Broadcast. Allows the SSID to be broadcast on your network. You may want to enable this function while configuring your network, but make sure that you disable it when you are finished. With this enabled,
Chapter 5: Configuring the
Figure 6-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup
firmware: the programming code that runs a networking device
subnet mask: an address code that determines the size of the network.
static ip address: a fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network
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The Setup Tab