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WRE54G doesn't work
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jesmed
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Registered: 05-02-2008
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Can't get my new WRE54G to work with my WRT54G router. Both items are brand new, so I assume they are the latest versions/firmware. Router works fine. I've set up the expander according to all instructions, using a wired connection to router for setup, using same SSID as router, and identical subnet mask and gateway IP. Expander shows 2 blue lights and when I run cmd "ping 192.168.1.240" I get 4 replies, no problem. But the danged thing has zero effect on my wireless signal strength, and the "activity" light doesn't flash when accessing Internet wirelessly. I can only conclude that it's doing absolutely nothing. I called tech support to ask how to tell if I'm getting any signal from the expander (vs. the router) and the guy said no way to tell because both devices must have same SSID. How do I get this infernal device to work? I've reset and re-configged until I'm hypoxic. (PS-WEP is disabled). (PPS--the ping operation I mentioned above was done from my desktop PC which is connected via Ethernet to the router. I'm using my wireless Mac laptop to check signal strength, but don't know how to ping from the Mac.) PPPS--After further reading, I see others have had trouble connecting via Mac. Perhaps WRE54G is in fact working, but not communicating with the Mac. Suggestions? Message Edited by jesmed on 05-02-2008 05:30 PM Message Edited by jesmed on 05-02-2008 06:13 PM
Message Edited by jesmed on 05-02-2008 07:04 PM
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05-02-2008 05:26 PM
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Re: WRE54G doesn't work
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Luckydog
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Registered: 04-20-2007
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Unfortunately, I don't know much about the Mac side. But for troubleshooting purposes, you really need to find out if it is the RE or the Mac and go from there. You might try removing your network from the Mac and reconnecting it up when the RE is on. I know you can do this on a PC. Oh, and you can't assume that the RE firmware is current even if it is brand new. You don't know how long it was in stock at the store. Compare the manufacture date to the upgrades available for that version.
Message Edited by Luckydog on 05-03-2008 01:24 PM
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05-03-2008 01:21 PM
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Re: WRE54G doesn't work
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Luckydog
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Registered: 04-20-2007
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That kinda sucks. You might consider getting a wireless USB adapter for the PC tethered to your router. Then you could position the RE so that it would service the desktop. Then place your router closer to the iBook and operate wirelessly. I've seen Apple posts before but don't remember if they got them working or not. Good Luck. Oh, reading closer, why can't you connect the iBook wirelessly with the static IP? Also, who said that the RE doesn't do DHCP? That's what it is doing on the PC side. The RE just repeats the router signal. Did you read this post:
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05-03-2008 05:50 PM
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Re: WRE54G doesn't work
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Luckydog
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Registered: 04-20-2007
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Ok, well I can understand that. But reading that post, sounds like you have to set the RE and gateway IP address to your router IP address (e.g. 192.168.1.1). That is totally different from the PC side. Have you done that or are you still at 192.168.1.240 for the RE?
Message Edited by Luckydog on 05-07-2008 08:29 AM
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05-07-2008 07:37 AM
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