Configure WRE54G !

How to Configure WRE54G with any wireless Access Point to increase the Range ?


A Range Expander is the easiest way to expand the wireless network range or coverage. You don't need to use any wire connection to your network. The use of a Range Expander enables wireless connectivity in the areas of the house where the wireless signal of the existing Access Point / router is weak and where the cabling is impracticle. A Range Expander is a perfect solution to help cover large areas in multi-story homes, warehouse environments, public spaces, and wireless "Hot Spots" -- anywhere you need extra coverage for your wireless network. If the existing wireless network is unsecured, the installation of the Range Expander is very simple. Just plug it in and press the Auto Configuration button. The Expander will find your wireless network and configure itself automatically. The Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander works with most Wi-Fi certified access points and wireless routers. And it works in both Wireless-G and Wireless-B modes so you'll get the benefits of increased coverage even with a mixed network.

The Default IP Address of the Range Expander is 192.168.1.240 The default Password is admin. To get an optimal range from WRE54G, place it at a farther location where a computer still receives signal from your wireless router or access point. WRE54G uses WDS (Wireless Distribution System) to associate / synchronise with the wireless Access Point / Router. The setup CD will detect WRE54G when run from an wireless computer. You can use another WRE54G to expand the Range of the previous one but remember that the transmission speed coming from each Expander will be half that of the source.

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WRT54GR and WRE54G v3.

How to connect the WRE54G to WRT54GR.

WRE54G uses Wireless Distribution System to communicate with the wireless devices.

• Make sure the firmwares on both the devices are latest.
• Connect a computer to the WRT54GR.
• Connect the WRE54G to WRT54GR.
• On the computer Open Internet Explorer [or any browser].
• In the address bar type : 192.168.1.1 [default IP Address] a popup should appear.
• Make sure the Popup blocker is Disabled.
• The default password is admin.
• Once in the Setup page click on Wireless [Second TAB on the top].
• In this TAB you can configure the wireless settings for tyhe router like the MODE, Name of the network [SSID] and the CHANNEL.
• Whatever settings you do here you need to copy the same on the Range Expander.
• Minimise the WRT54GR Setup Page. Open a new Internet Explorer.
• In the Address Bar type : 192.168.1.240 [Default IP Address of WRE54G].
  The default password is admin.
• Once in the Setup page configure the wireless settings same as that of the WRT54GR.
• Also if the wireless network is encrypted, do the relevant settings on the Range Expander.
• Save Settings. Turn OFF the WRT54GR and WRE54G.
• Place the WRE54G where the signal is weak.
• Turn the WRT54GR ON wait for 10 seconds.
• Turn the WRE54G ON. Check the lights.
• The ACTIVITY led lights up whenever there is a successful wireless connection and will flash whenever there is wireless network activity.
• The LINK led lights up when the Range Expander is powered ON. This light will appear blue when the Range Expander is connected to a functioning Access Point or wireless router. It will light up RED when there is NO Access Point or Wireless router to connected to or the settings on the RE does not match with the router.