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Page 1: User Guide
® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g User Guide Range Expander WIRELESS WRE54G Model No. - Page 2 Wireless-G Range Expander Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Wireless-G Range Expander Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander The Front Panel The Side Panel The Recess for the Power Plate Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview... - Page 4 Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Specifications Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix I: Contact Information...
- Page 5 Wireless-G Range Expander List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel Figure 3-1: Front Panel with Ethernet Network Cable Connected Figure 3-2: Recess for the Power Plate Figure 4-1: Connecting the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 4-2: Using the Power Plate with Cord Figure 4-3: Using the Power Plate with Plug Figure 4-4: Using the Power Plate with Cord Figure 4-5: Using the Power Plate with Plug...
- Page 6 Wireless-G Range Expander Figure 6-4: WEP Security Figure 6-5: Setup Tab - Password Figure 6-6: File Download Figure 6-7: Setup Tab - Help Figure 6-8: Firmware Upgrade Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome
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: a series of computers or devices connected for the network beyond the range of your current access point or wireless router. purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. -
Page 8: What's In This User Guide
Wireless-G Range Expander What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Range Expander. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Range Expander’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking. - Page 9 • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Range Expander’s regulatory information. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this User Guide?
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Page 10: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
(peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point. Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. Each wireless PC in an... -
Page 11: Network Layout
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. -
Page 12: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Range Expander
Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander The Front Panel The Range Expander's adjustable antenna, LEDs, and Ethernet network port are located on the front panel. Antenna Make sure the antenna is positioned straight up into the air, no matter how the Range Expander is positioned. LEDs LINK Blue/Red. -
Page 13: The Recess For The Power Plate
Wireless-G Range Expander The Recess for the Power Plate The back of the Range Expander has a two-pronged recess where its power plates can be connected. Two power plates come with the Range Expander, one with two prongs for direct connection to a power outlet, and another with a cord to reach a power outlet. -
Page 14: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless-G Range Expander
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview Linksys recommends that you connect the Range Expander to your wired network for setup. Proceed to the “Connection to a Wired Network for Setup” section. If you want to configure the Range Expander using your wireless network, proceed to the “Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup”... -
Page 15: Connection To A Wireless Network For Setup
Wireless-G Range Expander Connection to a Wireless Network for Setup Linksys recommends that you have the Range Expander in the same room as your access point or wireless router during setup. Connect the appropriate power plate and connect it to a power outlet, preferably a surge protector. -
Page 16: Chapter 5: Setting Up The Wireless-G Range Expander
Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview The first part of this chapter explains how to configure the Range Expander. The remainder of the chapter NOTE: You won’t need to use the Setup Wizard, if describes how to move the Range Expander to its final location. -
Page 17: Figure 5-3: Confirm Wireless Network Settings
Wireless-G Range Expander 4. The Setup Wizard will run a search for your wireless network. If found, you will be asked to confirm the settings. If the settings are correct, click Continue and proceed to step 7. If you’d like to choose a different wireless network, proceed to step 5. -
Page 18: Figure 5-7: Wep Security Settings
Wireless-G Range Expander wep: a method of encrypting network data transmitted 6. If security is disabled, then proceed to step 7. If security is enabled, the appropriate Security Settings screen on a wireless network for greater security. will appear. Enter the WEP or WPA settings. Then click Next to continue or Exit to exit the Setup Wizard. wpa: a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in On the WEP Security Settings screen, select the level of WEP encryption, WEP (64-bits) or WEP (128-Bits). -
Page 19: Figure 5-9: Choose The Range Expander
Wireless-G Range Expander 7. Now that the Setup Wizard has found an access point or wireless router with which to communicate, it will now search for the Range Expander. Select the one you want. Then, click Yes to continue, or click No to return to the Welcome screen of the Setup Wizard. -
Page 20: Figure 5-11: Configure Network Address Settings
Wireless-G Range Expander 9. The Configure Network Address Settings screen will appear. Enter an IP Address and appropriate Subnet Mask for the Range Expander. Then enter the IP Address of your network gateway, as well as a descriptive name for the Range Expander. Then, click Next to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. •... -
Page 21: Figure 5-13: Confirmation Screen
Wireless-G Range Expander 11. You should now review the settings you've chosen. If these settings are correct, click Yes to save these settings. If you wish to change any of the settings, click No. You will exit the Setup Wizard and can start it again to change your settings. -
Page 22: Moving The Range Expander
Wireless-G Range Expander Moving the Range Expander 1. If necessary, disconnect the Ethernet network cable from your network router and the Range Expander. 2. Unplug the power plate from the power outlet. 3. Locate an optimum location for the Range Expander. The best placement is usually at the edge of your wireless network. -
Page 23: Chapter 6: Configuring The Wireless-G Range Expander
Wireless-G Range Expander Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander Overview The Range Expander has been designed to be functional right out of the box, setting it up with the Auto Note: The Range Expander is designed to function configuration button or the Setup Wizard. However, if you'd like to change these settings, the Range Expander properly after using the Auto configuration button or can be configured through your web browser and Web-based Utility. -
Page 24: The Setup Tab
For added security, you should change the SSID from the default name, linksys, to a unique name. • SSID Broadcast. This 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. -
Page 25: Figure 6-3: Wpa Security
WEP keys. It is case-sensitive and should not have more than 16 alphanumeric characters. (This Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. If you want to passphrase: used much like a password, a passphrase... - Page 26 Wireless-G Range Expander Keys 1-4. WEP keys enable you to create an encryption scheme for wireless transmissions. If you are not using a Passphrase, then manually enter a set of values. (Do not leave a key field blank, and do not enter all zeroes.
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Page 27: Figure 6-5: Setup Tab - Password
Wireless-G Range Expander Password The Password screen allows you to change the Range Expander's password or restore factory defaults. You can also back up or restore the Range Expander’s configuration file. • Password. This password protects access to the Web-based Utility. Enter the new password in the Password field. -
Page 28: Figure 6-7: Setup Tab - Help
The Help screen offers a variety of resources. If you want help information about the Setup and Password tabs in this Web-based Utility, click the Help tab. You can also access the Linksys website, online User Guide for the Range Expander, or the Adobe website (to download the free Adobe Reader program). You can also upgrade the Range Expander’s firmware using this screen. -
Page 29: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Wireless-G Range Expander. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1. - Page 30 Wireless-G Range Expander What is the IEEE 802.11b standard? It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard. The 802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
- Page 31 Wireless-G Range Expander What is Roaming? Roaming is the ability of a portable computer to communicate continuously while it and its user are moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single access point. Before using the roaming function, the user must make sure that the workstation is set to the same channel number used by the access point of the dedicated coverage area.
- Page 32 (WEP) to enhance security and access control. Users can set it up depending upon their needs. Can Linksys Wireless products support file and printer sharing? Linksys Wireless products can work with Netware, Windows NT/2000, or other operating systems to support printer or file sharing. What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 40-bit shared-key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.
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Page 33: Appendix B: Wireless Security
Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. - Page 34 This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use.
- Page 35 These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer. Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks...
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Page 36: Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
The Range Expander's firmware is upgraded through the Web-Utility's Help tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Go to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com and proceed to the product page for the Range Expander. 2. Download the firmware upgrade file, and extract it on your computer. -
Page 37: Appendix D: Windows Help
Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. -
Page 38: Appendix E: Glossary
Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix E: Glossary 802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - A 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. - Page 39 Wireless-G Range Expander Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines. DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) - Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit.
- Page 40 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters.
- Page 41 Wireless-G Range Expander SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name. Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network. Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path. Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.
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Page 42: Appendix F: Specifications
Wireless-G Range Expander Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Port Ethernet Buttons Auto configuration/Mode, Reset LEDs Blue/Red-LINK, Blue-ACTIVITY Transmit Power 802.11g: Typ. 13±1 1dBm @ Normal Temp Range 802.11b: Typ: 15±1 1dBm @ Normal Temp Range Security features WEP key bits 64/128 Dimensions (W x H x D) -
Page 43: Appendix G: Warranty Information
Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. -
Page 44: Appendix H: Regulatory Information
Canadian regulations. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) Linksys declares that this product conforms to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC: EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment. - Page 45 Linksys vakuuttaa täten että dieses produkt tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen. Linksys déclare que le produit est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC. Belgique: Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à...
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Page 46: Appendix I: Contact Information
Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Or fax your request in to:...