Linksys WRE54G-RM User Guide - Page 20
Subnet Mask. The Range Expander's Subnet Mask must be the same as your network's Subnet Mask. - default ip
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Wireless-G Range Expander 9. The Configure Network Address Settings screen will appear. Enter an IP Address and appropriate Subnet Mask for the Range Expander. Then enter the IP Address of your network gateway, as well as a descriptive name for the Range Expander. Then, click Next to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. • IP Address. This IP address must be unique to your network. (The default IP address is 192.168.1.240.) If you are not sure about what to do, keep the default IP address. • Subnet Mask. The Range Expander's Subnet Mask must be the same as your network's Subnet Mask. • Gateway. This IP address should be the IP address of the gateway device that permits communication between the Internet and the local network (this is usually your network router). If you are not sure about what to enter, keep the default Gateway IP address. • Expander Name. You can assign the Range Expander any name up to 32 characters in length, such as its location (garage, downstairs, living room). Figure 5-11: Configure Network Address Settings ip address: the address used to identify a computer or device on a network. subnet mask: an address code that determines the size of the network. gateway: a device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols. 10. If you have the WRE54G v2, proceed to step 11. If you have the WRE54G v1, enter the MAC address of your access point or wireless router. You can find the MAC address on a label located on the bottom panel of the access point or wireless router. Then, click Next to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Range Expander Running the Setup Wizard Figure 5-12: MAC Address of Access Point or Wireless Router (WRE54G v1 Only) mac address: the unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device. 14