Setup
The Setup screen is the first screen you will see when accessing the Wireless-G Range Expander. Use this screen to alter general settings.
After you
have configured these settings, you should set a new password for the
Range
Expander (using the
Password screen). This will increase
security, protecting the Range
Expander from
unauthorized changes.
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Firmware
Version |
The
version number of the firmware currently installed is displayed here.
Firmware should only be upgraded from the Help screen if you experience
problems with the Range
Expander.
Visit www.linksys.com to find
out if there is updated firmware. |
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Name
|
You
may assign any name to the Range Expander up to 32 characters. Unique,
memorable names are helpful, especially if you are using multiple access
points on the same wireless
network. |
Wireless
|
MAC
Address |
The
MAC Address of the Range Expander is displayed
here. |
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IP
Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway |
Enter
the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway address you want
to assign to the Range Expander as seen by users on your local area
network (LAN). |
|
Mode |
If
you have Wireless-G (802.11g) and Wireless-B (802.11b) devices in your
network, then keep the default setting, Mixed. If you have only
Wireless-G devices, select G-Only. If you have only
Wireless-B devices, select B-Only. |
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SSID |
The
SSID is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless network.
The SSID must be identical for all devices in the 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, Linksys recommends
that you change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name of your
choice. |
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SSID
Broadcast |
To
broadcast the Range Expander's SSID, select Enable. When wireless clients perform a
site survey of the local area for wireless networks to associate with,
they will pick up the SSID being broadcasted by the Range Expander. If you do not want to broadcast
the Range Expander's SSID, then select Disable. |
|
Channel |
Select
the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your
network settings, between 1 and 11. All devices in your wireless network
must use the same channel in order to function correctly. |
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Wireless
Security |
The
Range Expander supports Wired Equivalent Privacy
(WEP). To enable Security Settings, click the Enable radio button. Then click
the Edit Security Settings
button to configure the security settings. To disable security settings,
keep the default setting, Disable. |