Linksys WRE54G Quick Installation
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Package Contents
• One Wireless-G Range Expander
• One Setup Wizard CD with User Guide
• One Quick Installation
• One Ethernet Cable
• One Custom AC Power Cord
• One Power Plate (only included for regions
with EU or US style power plugs)
2.4
GHz
Wireless-G
802.11g
Range Expander
Wireless
Model No.
Model No.
WRE54G (EU/UK/LA)
Before you begin installation of the Range Expander, make sure your
wireless network is operational.
If your existing wireless network has security disabled, follow the instructions
in Step 1: Connecting the Range Expander and Step 2: Using the Auto
Configuration Button.
If your existing wireless network has security enabled, follow the instructions
in Step 1: Connecting the Range Expander and Step 3: Using the Setup
Wizard.
1
Connecting the Range Expander
A
For best results, connect the
Range Expander to a wired
network for setup. First, flip up
the lid covering the Ethernet
network port on the Range
Expander's front panel. Then,
connect the Ethernet network
cable to the Range Expander
and your router. Proceed to
step B.
If, however, you prefer to use
the Auto Configuration button,
place the Range Expander
next to your wireless router or
access point. Then proceed to
step B.
B
Connect the appropriate
power plate to the Range
Expander, and then plug it into
a power outlet, preferably a
surge protector.
If your existing wireless network
has security disabled, proceed
to Step 2: Using the Auto
Configuration Button.
If your existing wireless network
has security enabled, proceed
to Step 3: Using the Setup
Quick Installation
Wizard.
2
A
Press the Range Expander's
Auto configuration button and
hold it down for five seconds.
Then release the button.
The LEDs on the Range
Expander will flash for up to
one minute while it is being
auto-configured. When both of
the LEDs are solidly lit blue, the
Range Expander is properly
configured and ready for use.
B
To move the Range Expander,
unplug it from the power outlet.
C
Place the Range Expander in
an optimum location. The best
placement is usually at the
edge of your wireless network.
D
Fix the direction of the
B
antenna. Normally, the higher
you place the Range
OR
Expander's antenna, the better
the performance will be.
Proper positioning of the
antenna can enhance its
receiving sensitivity.
E
Connect the power plate or
cord to a power outlet,
preferably a surge protector.
Congratulations! The installation of
the Wireless-G Range Expander is
The wall mount Power
NOTE:
Plate is only included for regions
with EU or US style power plugs.
Using the Auto Configuration Button
D
IMPORTANT:
Range Expander into your
network using the Auto
configuration button and decide
that you want to enable wireless
security on your entire network,
use the Web-based Utility to
enable wireless security on the
Range Expander. (Refer to the
complete.
User Guide on the CD for details
or use the Setup Wizard to
configure the unit.)
If you install the
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- Page 1 ® If your existing wireless network has security disabled, follow the instructions in Step 1: Connecting the Range Expander and Step 2: Using the Auto A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Press the Range Expander’s Configuration Button. Auto configuration button and If your existing wireless network has security enabled, follow the instructions hold it down for five seconds.
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