Linksys WRE54G - Manual (Page 12)

8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Range Expander
Wireless-G Range Expander
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.
tcp/ip: a set of instructions PCs use to
communicate over a network.
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.
hardware: the physical aspect of computers,
telecommunications, and other information technology devices.
NOTE: The Auto configuration button can be
used to setup the Range Expander simply
when you have disabled WEP security on your
wireless network.