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377 of 385 customers found the following review helpful:
It does what it's supposed to, once you can set it up, 2004-08-01
If you're having trouble setting it up, definitely call the 800 number as opposed to going online. I tried with three different people through their website online and none could help. Right before I sent it back I decided to try phone support and it got the expander a reprieve. I've copied some instructions that Y.A. Escalante was kind enough to leave in his review, but corrected and elaborated some of the items based on my experience. I would've given this 4 stars, but I deducted 1 for it not having clear enough instructions with its initial shipping. (Would've saved Linksys some headaches)
Here goes:
1-Disable WEP on your Router or AP
2-Hold the auto-configuration button for 30 seconds(if everything goes well both lights on the expander will turn blue) and unplug while still holding button. Plug back in after 10-15 secs.
3-open your Internet explorer browser and type 192.168.1.240 (default ip of expander), a window will pop up. leave the user name blank and put admin as a password (this is default password).
4-make sure that the default gateway and subnet mask settings are identical with your Router or AP,change password on the expander if desired & save settings. (all settings should be correct due to auto configuration)
5-Enable WEP on the expander, once again remember use same settings as in your Router or AP, save settings again.
6-Go to your Router or Ap settings and enable WEP. Bang you're DONE. Enjoy
Hope this helps some of you...if not call the 800 number on the box and be patient. :)
7 of 8 customers found the following review helpful:
 Works fine, just read the manual before you begin, 2004-08-01
I own the WRT54G wireless router and purchased this range expander since the wireless router is in the basement (in my office) and I was getting marginal WiFi signal upstairs. I do not use WEP (see below) so I plugged in the product, pressed the auto-configure button, and immediately observed a very-strong signal throughout the upstairs portion of the house. I did not need to perform any manual configuration of the product.
So, read the instructions before you begin! The instructions clearly state to NOT use the auto-configuration button if you have WEP enabled on your wireless router.
I agree that a lack of support for WEP and WPA with this product means that it is not appropriate for some individuals at this time. I live in a rural area and don't need to worry about the neighbors receiving/using my WiFi signal, but if you live close to your neighbors then you definitely want to enable the WEP feature.
As an aside, I had the impression that this product came with two options for power - one a typical AC cable, and the other an AC prong that was integral in the back of the device. The product came with a AC cable. I was hoping to have the product "neatly" plugged into an AC outlet upstairs with no long power cable dangling with it.
9 of 22 customers found the following review helpful:
 D.O.A., 2004-07-30
My batting average with Linksys products is about 40% -- I've had a number of DOA's (dead on arrival) and this is one of them. After a couple of hours trying to set up, and an hour with tech support, they asked me to send it back.
5 of 6 customers found the following review helpful:
Follow this steps and you will be happy, 2004-07-28
1-Disable WEP on your Router or AP
2-Hit the auto-configuration buttom for a couple seconds(if everything goes well both lights on the expander will turn blue)
3-open your Internet explorer browser and type 192.168.1.204 a window will pop up leave the user name blank and put admin as a password.
4-configure the expander(make sure that the default gateway and subnet mask settings are identical with your Router or AP,change password on the expander if desired save settings.
5-Enable WEP on the expander, once again remember to use the same settings as in your Router or AP, save settings again.
6-Go to your Router or Ap settings and enable WEP. Bang you're DONE. Enjoy(By the way this instructions are using a Linksys router or AP,I have not try using another brand)
2 of 3 customers found the following review helpful:
Does not support WPA or Wi-Fi Protected wireless networks, 2004-07-27
For some reason Cisco (Linksys) decided not to support WPA when this shipped this product. If you are using WPA of any kind on your wireless network, it will not work. I confirmed this with Linksys Tech. Support after purchasing the product. It only supports 64-bit or 128-bit WEP as of yet. Even worse, the Auto configure one touch button only works if you have encryption turned off (no WEP at all). Which, of course, is a bad idea.
Linksys hints that they'll support WPA via a firmware upgrade in the future.
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