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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

Network Layout

Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster

The Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such

as the Notebook Adapters (WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapter (WMP54G, WMP11) for your

desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. The Broadband

Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54G) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges (WET54G,

WET11).

When you wish to connect your wireless network with your wired network, you can use the Wireless-G

Broadband Router with RangeBooster’s four LAN ports. To add more ports, any of the Wireless-G Broadband

Router with RangeBooster's LAN ports can be connected to any of Linksys's switches (such as the SD205 or

SD208).

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 products that work with the Wireless-G Broadband Router with

RangeBooster.

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster

The Back Panel

Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband

Router with RangeBooster

The Back Panel

The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel.

Reset Button

There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press the

Reset Button

,

for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration tab -

Factory Defaults in the Router's Web-based Utility.

Internet

The

Internet

port is where you will connect your broadband Internet connection.

Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4

These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to your networked PCs and other Ethernet

network devices.

Power

The

Power

port is where you will connect the power adapter.

IMPORTANT:

Resetting the Router will erase all

of your settings (Internet connection, wireless

security, and other settings) and replace them

with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Router

if you want to retain these settings.

Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster

The Front Panel

Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster

The Front Panel

The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel.

Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4

Green. These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router’s back

panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully

connected to a device through that port. A flashing LED indicates network activity over that

port.

DMZ

Green. The

DMZ

LED indicates when the DMZ function is being used. This LED will remain

lit as long as DMZ is enabled.

Internet

Green. The

Internet

LED lights up when there is a connection made through the Internet

port.

Wireless

Green. The

Wireless

LED lights up whenever there is a successful wireless connection. If

the LED is flashing, the Router is actively sending or receiving data over the network.

Power

Green. The

Power

LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on.

Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel

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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster

Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem

Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router

with RangeBooster

Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem

1.

Power down your network devices.

2.

Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place for the Router is usually at the center of your

wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.

3.

Fix the direction of the antennas. Place the antennas at a 45 degree angle for best performance.

4.

Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Router’s Internet port. Then, connect the other end of the

Ethernet cable to your cable or DSL broadband modem.

Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection

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Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem

Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster

5.

Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet

network cabling.

6.

Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use

the power adapter supplied with the Router. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage.

Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G

Broadband Router with RangeBooster,” for directions on how to configure the Router.

Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices

Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power

IMPORTANT:

Make sure you use the power

adapter that is supplied with the Router. Use of a

different power adapter could damage the Router.