Linksys WRE54G Wireless-G 54Mbps Range Expander

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Expand the range of your wireless network! The Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander is the easy way to increase the effective coverage of your wireless network. Unlike adding a traditional access point to your network to expand wireless coverage, the Wireless-G Range Expander does not need to be connected to the network by a data cable. Just put it within range of your main access point or wireless router, and it "bounces" the signals out to remote wireless devices.

This "relay station" or "repeater" approach saves wiring costs and helps to build wireless infrastructure by driving signals into even those distant, reflective corners and hard-to-reach areas where wireless coverage is spotty and cabling is impractical. The Range Expander is perfect to help cover large areas in multi-story homes, warehouse environments, public spaces, wireless "Hot Spots", and outdoor venues -- anywhere you need extra coverage for your wireless network.

Technical Information

ISM Maximum Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Wireless Transmission Speed: 54 Mbps
Transmission Speed Details: 54Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g2Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b9Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g18Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g24Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g5.5Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b1Mbps IEEE 802.11b12Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g6Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g48Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g36Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g11Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b
Transmit Power: 13 dBm Typical (+/-)1 dBm IEEE 802.11g15 dBm Typical (+/-)1 dBm IEEE 802.11b

Management & Protocols

Protocols: TKIPTCP/IP

Controls/Indicators

Controls: 1 x Reset Switch
Status Indicators:

Blue/Red-LINK
Blue-ACTIVITY

Power Description

Input Voltage: 220 V AC110 V AC3.3 V DC
Input Voltage Range: 115V AC to 230V AC
Input Current: 1.5 A @ 3.3V DC0.2 A @ 230V AC0.2 A @ 115V AC
Power Source: AC Adapter

Environmental Conditions

Temperature: 0 C (32 F) to 40 C (104 F) Operating0 C (32 F) to 70 C (158 F) Storage
Humidity: 5% to 90% Non-condensing Storage10% to 85% Non-condensing Operating

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions: 8.27 " Height x 3.18 " Width x 1.77 " Depth
Shipping Dimensions: 2.75" Height x 6.5" Width x 10.25" Depth
Weight: 0.55 lb
Shipping Weight: 1.1 lb

Miscellaneous

Package Contents:

One WRE54G Wireless-G Range Expander (WRE54G)
One AC Power Adapter
One Setup Wizard CD with User Guide in PDF format
One Quick Installation Guide
One Registration Card

Additional Information:

Buttons: Auto configuration/Mode

compatibility:

WAP54G Access Point 2.02.2
WRT54G Wireless Routers 2.07
WRT54GS Wireless Routers 2.07.1

System Requirements:

802.11b or 802.11g Wireless Network
PC with 802.11b/g Wireless Adapter Installed
TCP/IP Protocol Installed

Certifications & Standards:

IEEE:

IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g

Certifications:

Warranty

Standard Warranty: 3 Year Limited

Specification	Description
Model	10273676, 10273684, LS-WRE54G, WRE54G
UPC	745883559046
Network Type	Wireless 802.11b / 802.11g
Wireless Transfer Rate	54Mbps

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★★★★★

5.0

Range Expander

"Pros Does as advertised. Easy to install. Cons None. Additional Thoughts My intent was a bit different. Instead of expanding range, I wanted to use the repeater to boost the signal downstairs from upstairs router. Placed repeater on landing at top of stairs and actually did get better signal strength and quality downstairs. With it being so mobile, I can move it anywhere and use it as a range expander if ne..." Read Full Review »

Feb 18, 2008 by TessaA

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2.0

Okay, but could have been better

"I've had positive & negative experiences. Few days after setup, the unit failed and I had to exchange for another. The second unit lasted for months working normally, however it too failed. Best Buy exchanged the item under the Linksys' 3 year warranty (which was great considering it was far past 30 days). Overall, the Linksys Wireless Range Expander does the job that is required of it, but in my experience it h..." Read Full Review »

Sep 11, 2007 by Zealot

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Linksys WRE54G Wireless-G 54Mbps Range Expander Review

Works good. Easy Setup.

★★★★☆

4.0

"It worked and the auto connect button was pretty slick... But the units power adapter didn't work. So I had to use the secondary wall adapter instead. Not a problem, just was not happy about that. But it works fine and haven't had complaints about it. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Nov 9 2009

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Linksys WRE54G Wireless-G 54Mbps Range Expander Review

Didn't work twice

★☆☆☆☆

1.0

"Tried to add this second range expander to my home network. Did not work. Spent an two hours on phone with Linksys support who ultimately said the device was damaged. Sent it in, and got a new one, and it doesn't work. Odd thing is that the first one I have does work. "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Linksys WRE54G Wireless-G 54Mbps Range Expander Review

Range Expander

★★★★★

5.0

"Pros

Does as advertised. Easy to install.

Cons

None.

Additional Thoughts

My intent was a bit different. Instead of expanding range, I wanted to use the repeater to boost the signal downstairs from upstairs router. Placed repeater on landing at top of stairs and actually did get better signal st …" Read Full Review »

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TessaA

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Okay, but could have been better

★★☆☆☆

2.0

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Zealot

California

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Linksys WRE54G Wireless-G 54Mbps Range Expander Review

Works AWESOME (assuming you get it to work)

★★★☆☆

3.0

"This is one of the more difficult things to rate of all the reviews I have written. Let me start by saying this is my 2nd one of these extenders and it does exactly what I bought it to do, extend the range of my network so I can get a strong signal in my sunroom (metal walls etc). The downside is th …" Read Full Review »

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Technical Information

Management & Protocols

Controls/Indicators

Power Description

Environmental Conditions

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Warranty

Linksys WRE54G Wireless-G 54Mbps Range Expander

Linksys WRE54G Wireless-G 54Mbps Range Expander Reviews

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Range Expander

Okay, but could have been better

Works good. Easy Setup.

Didn't work twice

Range Expander

Okay, but could have been better

Works AWESOME (assuming you get it to work)

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