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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.
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