Linksys WRE54G Range Expander and Linksys WPS54G Print Server - Config Issues

Cebby · 01-16-2005, 04:44 PM

I'm having issues setting these pieces up. I can't see them from my network?? Using either the setup wizard or trying to see the units via IP addresses - they just aren't showing up.

Here's what I have now:

BEFSR41 DSL Router/Switch (version 2)
WAP54G Wireless G Access Point

Trying to configure the network to see:
WRE54G Wireless G Range Expander
WPS54G Wireless G Print Server

I have been monkeying with this thing for two days now. Got the Access Point running pretty easily, but this other stuff is making me batty.

Here's what I've tried:

Leaving all defaults:
SSID = linksys
Channel 6
Security disabled
DHCP enabled

Tried changing:
The SSID
WEP 64 bit

Here's what is on my network:
Two desktops (wired), one laptop (wireless), one dedicated printer (I want the Print Server for this), and one networked printer (wireless).

If I can get this stuff running right, I plan to add one more desktop (wireless)

What should I be looking for? Is there a setting on my router or the wireless that is not letting this stuff be "seen"?

Thanks in advance!

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rwmorrisonjr · 01-16-2005, 04:48 PM

Have you tried:

-turning off encryption?
-setting static IP's for the range extander and print server?
-changing the channel to a different one? (I use 11 since there's another network near me on 6 and they conflict.)

I hope this helps.

Cebby · 01-16-2005, 04:53 PM

It should be noted that when I had everything at the default settings, I got the range expander to "work". By work, I mean i was able to get into it via a browser. The problem was it made my wireless laptop absolutely crawl on the internet. I had it about a foot from my computer at the time. As soon as I changed from the defaults, it wouldn't see the wireless network.

Cebby · 01-16-2005, 04:56 PM

I have turned off the security, but I think it only helped the range expander "work" that one time.

I'll try the alternate channel - I didn't see in my laptop where I choose a different channel though

I'll try setting the static IP's for the two items using the default values. Not sure where to do this, but I'll go poke around.

Cebby · 01-16-2005, 09:43 PM

OK - I got the print server working and even got the range expander to be "seen" again (through the setup CD this time!). After a short time though, I lost connectivity to the access point. I unplug the range expander from the wall and I regained access. This time I had it a good distance from my laptop and the access point. It is odd to say the least.

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01-16-2005, 04:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	It should be noted that when I had everything at the default settings, I got the range expander to "work". By work, I mean i was able to get into it via a browser. The problem was it made my wireless laptop absolutely crawl on the internet. I had it about a foot from my computer at the time. As soon as I changed from the defaults, it wouldn't see the wireless network. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

01-16-2005, 04:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	I have turned off the security, but I think it only helped the range expander "work" that one time. I'll try the alternate channel - I didn't see in my laptop where I choose a different channel though I'll try setting the static IP's for the two items using the default values. Not sure where to do this, but I'll go poke around. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

01-16-2005, 09:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	OK - I got the print server working and even got the range expander to be "seen" again (through the setup CD this time!). After a short time though, I lost connectivity to the access point. I unplug the range expander from the wall and I regained access. This time I had it a good distance from my laptop and the access point. It is odd to say the least. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

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