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Linksys WRE54G Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

Given below is full router user manual of Linksys WRE54G router model. You can also download this manual in PDF Format to read later on your computer.

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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
®
Model No.
Range Expander
Wireless-
G
WRE54G
User Guide
WIRELESS
GHz
2.4
802.11g
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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 © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All
rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
How to Use this Guide
Your guide to the Wireless-G Range Expander has been designed to make understanding networking with the
Range Expander easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide:
In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this:
Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like
this:
Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the “List of Figures” section.
This exclamation point means there is a caution or
warning and is something that could damage your
property or the Range Expander.
word:
definition.
This checkmark means there is a note of interest and
is something you should pay special attention to while
using the Range Expander.
This question mark provides you with a reminder about
something you might need to do while using the Range
Expander.
Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description
WRE54G-UG-404027A JL
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Wireless-G Range Expander
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1
Welcome
1
What’s in this Guide?
2
Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network
4
Network Topology
4
Roaming
4
Network Layout
5
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander
6
The Front Panel
6
The Side Panel
6
The Power Plate
7
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander
8
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander
9
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Range Expander
14
Overview
14
The Setup Tab
15
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
19
Common Problems and Solutions
19
Frequently Asked Questions
19
Appendix B: Wireless Security
23
Security Precautions
23
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
23
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
26
Appendix D: Windows Help
27
Appendix E: Glossary
28
Appendix F: Specifications
31
Appendix G: Warranty Information
32
Appendix H: Regulatory Information
33
Appendix I: Contact Information
37
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Wireless-G Range Expander
List of Figures
Figure 3-1: The Front Panel
6
Figure 3-2: The Power Plate
7
Figure 5-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome screen
9
Figure 5-2: Connecting to an access point
10
Figure 5-3: Confirm Wireless Settings
10
Figure 5-4: Cannot find Wireless Network
10
Figure 5-5: Choose an access point
10
Figure 5-6: The Security Settings screen
11
Figure 5-7: Choose the Range Expander
11
Figure 5-8: The Password request screen
11
Figure 5-9: The Security Settings screen
12
Figure 5-10: The Configure Network Address Settings screen
12
Figure 5-11: The Confirm New Settings screen
13
Figure 5-12: The Congratulations screen
13
Figure 6-1: Password Screen
14
Figure 6-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup
15
Figure 6-3: WEP Security screen
16
Figure 6-4: Setup Tab - Password
17
Figure 6-5: File Download
17
Figure 6-6: Setup Tab - Help
18
Figure 6-7: Firmware Upgrade
18
Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware
26
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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 beyond the range of your current access point or wireless router.
How does the Range Expander do this? Once on your network, the Range Expander repeats the signal to all
devices within its range. By placing the Range Expander at the furthest edge of your access point or wireless
router’s signal, it could conceivably double the area of your network.
But what does all of this mean?
Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers
and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video
games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.
PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the
same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network. While access points and
wireless routers bridge wireless networks and wired networks, the Range Expander can then take that signal for
networks that use the 802.11b and 802.11g standards and extend it beyond its current range.
Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Range Expander, set it up, and configure it to expand
the range of your Wireless-B and Wireless-B networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most
out of the Range Expander.
802.11g
-
an IEEE 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.
802.11b
-
an IEEE wireless networking standard that
specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps
and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
access point
-
a device that allows wireless-equipped
computers and other devices to communicate with a wired
network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.
adapter
- a device that adds network functionality to your PC.
network
- a series of computers or devices
connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage,
and/or transmission between users.
router
- a networking device that connects
multiple networks together.

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