LINKSYS WMP55AGV11 Manual revised
Instant Wireless®Series
Dual-Band Wireless A+G
PCI Adapter
Use this guide to install:
WMP55AG v1.1
User Guide
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will be free from physical defects in material and workmanship for three year from the date
of purchase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications chapter of this
User Guide.
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SAFETY AND REGULATORY NOTICES
FCC STATEMENT
The Instant Wireless Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter has been tested and found
to comply with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by
Linksys could void the user's authority to operate the device.
FCC Caution: 5150 to 5250MHz frequeny band and turbo mode at channel frequency 5250MHz
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, the antenna(s) for this
device must comply with the following:
• Access points with 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz integrated antenna must operate with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons using the cable provided and must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
End-users must be provided with specific operations for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Note: Dual antennas used for diversity operation are not considered co-located.
INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may
require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE)
Cisco-Linksys declares that the Instant Wireless®Series products included in the Instant
Wireless®Series conform to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the
European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, EMC directive 89/336/EEC, and Low Voltage
directive 73/23/EEC:
For 11Mbps, 2.4 GHz devices with 100 mW radios, the following standards were applied:
• ETS 300-826, 301 489-1 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.
• EN 609 50 Safety
• ETS 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.
For 54Mbps, 5 GHz devices with 40 mW radios, the following standards were applied:
• ETS 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.
• EN 609 50 Safety
• ETS 301-893 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.
Caution: The frequencies used by 802.11a wireless LAN devices are not yet harmonized
within the European community, 802.11a products are designed for use only in specific
countries, and are not allowed to be operated in countries other than those of designated use. Contact local Authority for procedure to follow.
Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor
use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation.
Contact local Authority for procedure to follow.
are restricted to indoor use only.
Linksys declares that WMP55AG v1.1 ( FCC ID: Q87-WMP55AGV11 )
is limited in CH1 ~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in USA.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
The Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter 1
Features 1
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 2
Network Topology 2
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 2
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Dual-Band
Wireless A+G PCI Adapter 4
The Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter’s LEDs 4
Chapter 4: Installation and Configuration
for Windows XP 5
Overview 5
Hardware Installation 5
Driver Installation for Windows XP 6
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 8
Chapter 5: Installation and Configuration
for Windows 98, Me, and 2000 10
Overview 10
Software Installation for Windows 98, Me, and 2000 10
Hardware Installation 15
Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of
above 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the European
community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC
and/or the CEPT recommendation Rec 70.03.
For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys
Corporate Compliance.
• Cisco-Linksys vakuuttaa täten että Instant Wireless Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI
Adapter tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY, direktiivin 89/336/EEC ja direktiivin
73/23/EEC oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen.
• Cisco-Linksys déclare que la Instant Wireless Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter
est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive
1999/5/EC, la directive 89/336/EEC, et à la directive 73/23/EEC.
• Belgique B L'utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 11 (2462 MHz), 12 (2467
MHz), et 13 (2472 MHz). Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâtiment, au-dessus d'un espace public, aucun enregistrement n'est nécessaire pour
une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l'IBPT est requise. Pour une utilisation publique à l'extérieur de
bâtiments, une licence de l'IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences,
veuillez contacter l'IBPT.
• France F:
2.4 GHz Bande : les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, et 2472 MHz respectivement) sont complétement libres d'utilisation en France (en utilisation intérieur).
Pour ce qui est des autres canaux, ils peuvent être soumis à autorisation selon le
départment. L'utilisation en extérieur est soumis à autorisation préalable et très
restreint.
5 GHz Bande: Conformément aux décisions de la CEPT, l'utilisation des fréquences
de la bande 5150 MHz - 5350 MHz est autorisée à l'intérieur des bâtiments avec une
puissance maximale de 200 mW, et inter dite en extérieur. La bande 5470 MHz - 5725
MHz n'est pas ouverte aujourd'hui.
Vous pouvez contacter l'Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications
(http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour de plus amples renseignements.
2.4 GHz Band: only channels 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, and 2472 MHz
respectively) may be used freely in France for indoor use. License required for outdoor installations.
5 GHz Band: frequencies in the 5150 MHz - 5350 MHz band may be used indoor
with maximum power of 200 mW. Their use is forbidden outdoors. The 5470 MHz 5725 MHz band is not currently open.
Please contact ART (http://www.art-telecom.fr) for procedure to follow.
• Deutschland D: Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwending, aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.
• Germany D: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow.
• Italia I: E' necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Verificare
con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. L'uso per installazione in esterni non e' permessa.
• Italy I: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not allowed.
• The Netherlands NL License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for
procedure to follow.
• Nederlands NL Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op
met verkoper voor juiste procedure.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Linksys Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter installs in most desktops
and lets you put your computer almost anywhere in the building, without the
cost and hassle of running network cables. Now you don’t have to drill holes
in your walls and climb through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network. Once you’re connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail, access
the Internet, use instant messaging to chat with friends, and share files and
other resources such as printers and network storage with other computers on
the network.
The Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter connects you with Wireless-A
(802.11a) and Wireless-G (draft 802.11g) networks at an incredible 54Mbps!
And for added versatility, it can also interoperate with all the 11Mbps WirelessB (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots
around the country. And whichever mode you choose, your wireless communications are protected by up to 152-bit encryption, so your data stays secure.
So don’t hassle with running cables through your house—get your desktop connected the easy way with the versatile Linksys Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI
Adapter.
• One Adapter Connects to Either 2.4GHz (802.11b or Draft 802.11g) or
5GHz (802.11a) Networks
• Advanced Security Features with up to 152-Bit WEP Encryption
• Easy-to-Use Setup Wizard
• Detailed Monitoring and Performance Utility
• IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and Draft 802.11g Compliant
• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US
Calls
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
The Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter
Features
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Chapter 7: Using the WLAN Monitor for
Windows 98, Me, and 2000 16
Overview 16
Starting the WLAN Monitor 16
Link Information 17
Site Survey 19
Profiles 21
Creating a New Profile 23
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 29
Common Problems and Solutions 29
Frequently Asked Questions 29
Appendix B: Glossary 32
Appendix C: Specifications 40
Environmental 41
Appendix D: Warranty Information 42
Appendix E: Contact Information 43
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If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only
with the other computers on the wireless network, then the ad-hoc mode can
be used. (See Figure 2-2.) Ad-hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other, eliminating the need for an access point. The drawback of this mode is that, in AdHoc mode, wireless-equipped computers are not able to communicate with
computers on a wired network. And, of course, communication between the
wireless-equipped computers is limited by the distance and interference directly between them.
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Figure 2-2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to
connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices.
Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in which
they may be set up: infrastructure and ad-hoc. An infrastructure configura-
tion is a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to each other through an
access point. An ad-hoc configuration is wireless-equipped computers communicating directly with each other. Choosing between these two modes
depends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or peripherals with a wired network or not.
If the computers on the
wireless network need to
be accessed by a wired
network or need to share a
peripheral, such as a printer, with the wired network
computers, the wireless
network should be set up
in infrastructure mode.
(See Figure 2-1.) The
basis of infrastructure
mode centers around an
access point, which serves
as the main point of communications in a wireless network. Access points
transmit data to PCs equipped with wireless network cards, which can roam
within a certain radial range of the access point. Multiple access points can be
arranged to work in succession to extend the roaming range, and can be set up
to communicate with your Ethernet (wired) hardware as well.
Network Topology
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode
Figure 2-1
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter
LED Indicators
LINK Green. The LINK LED lights up when there is a wireless
network connection. It will flash when there is activity.
PWR Green. The PWR LED lights up when the Adapter is pow-
ered on.
The Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter’s LEDs
Figure 3-1
Chapter 4: Installation and Configuration for Windows XP
After installing the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter in your computer,
you will install the driver and configure the Adapter.
1. Turn off your desktop PC.
2. Open your PC’s case, and locate an available PCI slot on the motherboard.
Check with your computer’s manufacturer if you need instructions.
3. Slide the Adapter into the
PCI slot, as shown in
Figure 4-1. Make sure that
all of its pins are touching
the slot’s contacts. You
may have to apply a bit of
pressure to slide the
Adapter all the way in.
4. After the Adapter is set
firmly in place, secure its
fastening tab to your PC’s
chassis with a mounting
screw. Then close your PC’s case.
5. Rotate the antenna so that it is positioned straight up and perpendicular to
the horizon. This will ensure optimum wireless operating range and performance.
6. Power on your desktop PC.
Proceed to the next section, “Driver Installation for Windows XP.”
Important for Windows 98, Me, and 2000 users: Go to “Chapter 5:
Installation and Configuration for Windows 98, Me, and 2000.”
Figure 4-1
Overview
Hardware Installation
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2. Windows will notify you that the driver has not passed Windows Logo test-
ing. This is normal, and it has been verified that the Adapter does work with
Windows XP. Click the Continue Anyway button.
3. After Windows has finished installing the driver, click the Finish button.
You have now completed the driver installation for
the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter. To configure the Adapter,
proceed to the next section, “Windows XP Wireless
Zero Configuration.”
Figure 4-4
Figure 4-5
1. Windows XP will automatically detect the Adapter. Click the radio button
next to Install the software automatically (Recommended). Insert the
Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Then click the
Next button.
Important for Windows XP users: Do NOT run the Dual-Band
Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Setup Wizard. If the Setup Wizard runs
automatically after the Setup Wizard CD-ROM has been inserted,
click the Exit tab.
Figure 4-3
Driver Installation for Windows XP
Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter
3. If WEP is enabled, the
screen in Figure 4-8 will
appear. Enter the WEP
key of your wireless network in the Network key
field, and re-enter it in the
Confirm network key
field. Then click Connect,
and go to Step 4.
4. The screen in Figure 4-9
will appear if your connection is active.
For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer,
click Start and then Help and Support. Enter the keyword wireless in the
field provided, and press the Enter key.
Congratulations! The installation of the Dual-Band Wireless A+G
PCI Adapter is complete.
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Figure 4-8
Figure 4-9
1. After installing the
Adapter, the Windows XP
Wireless Zero
Configuration icon will
appear in your computer’s
system tray. Double-click
the icon.
2. The screen that appears will show any available wireless network. Select the
network you want.
If this network has WEP
encryption disabled, go to
Step 3.
If this network does not
have WEP encryption
enabled, then Figure 4-7
will appear. Make sure
the box next to Allow me
to connect to the selected
wireless network, even
though it is not secure is
checked. Then click the
Connect button, and go
to Step 4.
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
Important for Windows XP users: Windows XP has a built-in configuration tool. Use the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (in
the system tray at the bottom of your screen) to configure the Adapter.
Figure 4-6
Note: These instructions are for Windows XP with Service Pack 1
installed.
If you have not installed Service Pack 1, select the network you want,
and click the Connect button. If the network has WEP encryption
enabled, enter the WEP key in the Network key field, and then click the
Connect button.
Figure 4-7
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