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Old 08-07-2005, 01:33 PM
Dave G
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Default Re: linksys range extender WRE54G problems!

Will it work with WPA?

Dave G

"nigel16494" <cabledesign_at_slingerhome_dot_com@foo.com> wrote in message
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>I just got one of these things, the utility that comes on the CD is a
> waste of space. Here's how I got it working after an hour of frustration
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> 1) Disable WEP on the router
> 2) Hit the autoconfigure button for about 10 seconds (you might need to
> reset to factory defaults if you've been playing around)
> 3) Go to 192.168.1.240 , the web interface should appear password is admin
> 4) Upgrade the firmware (I couldn't get the thing working with the box as
> shipped. I found I had a V1 of the extender and you'll see there are
> firmware updates on linksys.com
> 5) with the latest firmware enable WEP on the extender and any other
> settings you need
> 6) re-enable WEP on the router.
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> I've found it now works great.
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>> I cannot get a linksys range extender WRE54G connected, to see a
>> wireless network,with a linksys WRT54G wireless router v.2.1

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>> I see nothing on support site to auto install it from web?!

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>> on set up wizard, it cannot find the wireless network,but both laptops
>> are connected to the web!!

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>> - I followed directions-to disable WEP

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>> -one of the laptops cannot even connect with it's browser to configure
>> it (192.168.1.240)

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>> -the other laptop can partially but freezes,but still cannot find the
>> right networking

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>> -light on the range extender
>> flashes red, even after re set,turn off 30 secs, etc

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>> I'm stumped! HELP!!

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