Chapter 3: Configuration; Overview; Accessing The Web-Based Utility; Setup > Basic Setup - Linksys WRE54G User Manual

Chapter 3
Chapter 3:
Configuration

Overview

Once you have set up the Range Expander using the Auto
configuration button or the Setup Wizard, it is ready for
use. If, however, you want to change the device's settings,
you can configure them using your web browser and the
provided Web-based Utility. This chapter describes the
Web-based Utility and its different features.
NOTE:
The Range Expander is designed
to function properly after using the Auto
configuration button or Setup Wizard. This
chapter is provided solely for those who wish
to perform more advanced configuration or
monitoring.

Accessing the Web-based Utility

Open your web browser and enter the IP address
you entered in the Setup Wizard. (If you kept the
Range Expander's default IP address or used the
Auto configuration button, the default IP address is
192.168.1.240.) Press Enter and the login screen will
appear. Leave the User Name field blank. The first time you
open the Web-based Utility, enter the default password
admin. You can set a new password from the Password
tab.
Login Screen
Setup > Basic Setup
After login, the Basic Setup screen appears. This screen
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 click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes. If you require more
information, click Help.
Wireless-G Range Expander
Advanced Configuration
Setup > Basic Setup
Firmware
This displays 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 Range Expander, then enter the IP address of your
network's Gateway (usually your network router) in the
Gateway field.
Mode Select Mixed and both Wireless-G and Wireless-B
computers will be allowed on the network, but the speed
will be reduced. Select G-Only for maximum speed if your
network only has Wireless-G products. The final selection,
B-Only, allows only Wireless-B products on the network.
SSID
The SSID is the name shared among all devices in a
wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed
32 alphanumeric characters, which may be any keyboard
character. Make sure this setting is the same for all devices
in your wireless network. 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
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