Wireless KB Connection

I have a Mac Mini and wireless keyboard that have been terrific for about three years. My KB just stopped responding and I can't log on to diagnose the issue. When I turn the KB on, the green LED on the base of the KB lights up green then begins a pattern of blinking twice, pausing then repeating. I've changed the batteries to no avail. I can't find the documentation or a troubleshooting guide on Apple's site and would like to ask for help from the group. Thank you!

I've double checked the KB and the only button on the bottom of it is the power switch. I'm pretty meticulous about documentation but despite this, can't find my original manual for the KB. I've searched Apple's site but can only find the manual for a newer wireless KB (the one that you load batteries into a cylindrical cavity opening under the escape key - my kb has two thumbscrews holding down a plastic plate under the kb) and it's directions aren't applicable to my unit. My only othe KB has a PS/2 connector so no joy there either though I could borrow one in a pinch. Is there anything else I can do to pair without having to log on to my system?

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http://linksys.com/ui/files/WTR54GS/1.0_15/Setup-Wireless.htm
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My personal application is to be able to connect a PDA that has a 801.2b wifi to a 801.2g wireless network. I haven't tried it but if this works, it will extend the useful life of my PDA in a "g" environment. Will report back once I find a "g" only environment. Comments?
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There are two conditions which must be met in order to use your WTR54GS to "extend" an incoming, wireless internet connection:
The incoming connection must be unsecured. You have already covered this point;
The security settings on your WTR54GS can only be set to "WEP," or to "Disabled." If you choose "WEP," then you can use either a 40/64-bit, or a 128-bit key.
If those two conditions have been met, then it works fine -- says the guy who is sharing one paid internet conneciton in his hotel amongst three devices, and with co-workers in nearby rooms.

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Unfortunately, most non-AirPort routers are not compatible with Apple's implementation of WDS...so it very unlikely that your router can be extended wirelessly with the AEBS.
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I just set up the airport wireless modem - with a comcast internet router - all wireless device connect seemlessly (3 Iphones, Mac Air, and a Sony Laptop) but my IPAD 1 no longer connects. It tries to but never connects. I have reset it and have utility

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