Linksys WRE54G Manual De Usuario

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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander

Since the Range Expander does not physically connect to your network, through cables, etc., connection is very 
simple.

1. Locate an optimum location for the Range Expander. The best placement is usually at the edge of your 

wireless network.

2. Fix the direction of the antenna. Try to place it in a position that will best cover your wireless network. 

Normally, the higher you place the Range Expander’s antenna, the better the performance will be. The 
antenna's position enhances the receiving sensitivity.

3. Connect the appropriate power plate and connect it to a power outlet. You should always plug your 

networking gear into a surge protector.

4. If you would like to use the Range Expander’s Auto configuration button, disable your wireless network’s WEP 

security setting. Then, press the Auto configuration button. It will then automatically detect your wireless 
network and configure itself with those settings. Once this is done, you can once again enable WEP security.

If you would rather configure the Range Expander with the Setup Wizard included, you can leave WEP security 
in place. WEP Security should always be enabled.

Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander, 
for directions on how to set up the Range Expander with the Setup Wizard.

 

HAVE YOU: Enabled TCP/IP on your PCs? PCs 
communicate over the network with this 
protocol. Refer to Appendix D: Windows Help 
for more information on TCP/IP.

NOTE: The Auto configuration button can be 
used to setup the Range Expander simply 
when you have disabled WEP security on your 
wireless network.