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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander
The Front Panel
Wireless-G Range Expander
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Range Expander
The Front Panel
The Range Expander's adjustable antenna, LEDs, and Ethernet network port are located on the front panel.
Antenna
Make sure the antenna is positioned straight up into the air, no matter how the Range Expander is positioned.
LEDs
LINK
Blue/Red
. The
LINK
LED lights up when the Range Expander is powered on. This LED will light
up blue when the Range Expander has connected to an access point or wireless router. It will
light up red when the Range Expander is not connect to any access point or wireless router.
ACTIVITY
Blue
. The
ACTIVITY
LED lights up when the Range Expander is powered on. It will flash when
there is wireless network activity.
Ethernet Network Port
The Ethernet network port is located underneath the lid below the Range Expander’s LEDs. This port is used if
you connect the Range Expander to a wired network for setup. The Ethernet network port has two small LEDs
that light up green when the Range Expander is connected to a wired network.
The Side Panel
On the Range Expander's side panel, you will find the Reset and Auto configuration buttons.
Reset Button
There are two ways to reset the Range Expander's factory defaults. Either press the
Reset
Button
, for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults from the Password tab in the
Range Expander's Web-based Utility.
Auto configuration
The
Auto configuration
button can be used to easily connect the Range Expander to the
nearest wireless network, via an access point or wireless router. Simply connect the power
and press the
Auto configuration
button. Your wireless network must have security
disabled for this feature to function.
IMPORTANT:
Resetting the Range Expander will
erase all of your wireless settings, including
security settings, and replace them with the
factory defaults. Do not reset the Range Expander
if you want to retain these settings.
Figure 3-1: Front Panel
Figure 3-1: Front Panel with
Ethernet Network Cable Connected
