LINKSYS WMP600N User Manual
USER GUIDE
Wireless-N PCI Adapter
with Dual-Band
Model: WMP600N
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Product Overview 1
Bracket Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Use of the Low-Prole Bracket (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2
General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 3: Conguration 3
How to Access the Wireless Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
How to Use the Wireless Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Saved Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 9
Appendix B: Windows Vista Conguration 10
Windows Vista Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
New Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Appendix C: Windows XP Wireless Zero Conguration 13
Windows XP Wireless Zero Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
New Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Appendix D: Specications 15
Appendix E: Warranty Information 16
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Exclusions and Limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Obtaining Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Appendix F: Regulatory Information 18
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Restrictions in the 5 GHz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Avis d’Industrie Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Restrictions dans la bande 5 GHz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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Appendix G: Software License Agreement 24
Software in Linksys Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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Chapter 1
Product Overview
Chapter 1: Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Wireless-N
PCI Adapter with Dual-Band. Using the latest wireless
networking technology, the Adapter adds or upgrades
wireless connectivity on your notebook computer.
To help protect your data and privacy, you can use
industrial-strength WPA2 encryption to protect your
wireless connection. The included Setup Wizard will walk
you through configuring the Adapter to your network’s
settings, step by step.
Bracket Features
The Adapter is a PCI board attached to a standard-sized
bracket. An optional, low-profile bracket is also included.
There are two screws that attach the PCI board to its 1.
standard-sized bracket. Remove both screws.
Use the two screws to attach the PCI board to the 2.
low-profile bracket.
ANT The antenna connector is a connection
point for one of the Adapter’s antennas.
LINK/ACT (Green) The LED lights up when
the Adapter is connected to a wireless
network. The LED flashes when the Adapter
is sending or receiving data over the wireless
connection.
ANT The antenna connector is a connection
point for one of the Adapter’s antennas.
Use of the Low-Profile Bracket (Optional)
If your computer is low-profile, then attach the PCI board
to the low-profile bracket before you install the Adapter in
your computer.
To install the Adapter, run the Setup Wizard on the 3.
Setup CD. For more information, refer to the Quick
Installation.
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Chapter 2
Wireless Security Checklist
Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist
Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so
homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them
at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by
sending information over radio waves, it can be more
vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network.
Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals
from your wireless network can also be intercepted. Since
you cannot physically prevent someone from connecting
to your wireless network, you need to take some additional
steps to keep your network secure.
1. Change the default wireless
network name or SSID
Wireless devices have a default wireless network name
or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. This
is the name of your wireless network, and can be up
to 32 characters in length. Linksys wireless products
use linksys as the default wireless network name. You
should change the wireless network name to something
unique to distinguish your wireless network from other
wireless networks that may exist around you, but do not
use personal information (such as your Social Security
number) because this information may be available for
anyone to see when browsing for wireless networks.
2. Change the default password
For wireless products such as access points and routers,
you will be asked for a password when you want to change
their settings. These devices have a default password set
by the factory. The Linksys default password is admin.
Hackers know these defaults and may try to use them
to access your wireless device and change your network
settings. To thwart any unauthorized changes, customize
the device’s password so it will be hard to guess.
4. Enable encryption
Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless
network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security
for wireless communication.
A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is more secure
than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2
uses dynamic key encryption. To protect the information
as it passes over the airwaves, you should enable the
highest level of encryption supported by your network
equipment.
WEP is an older encryption standard and may be the
only option available on some older devices that do not
support WPA.
General Network Security Guidelines
Wireless network security is useless if the underlying
network is not secure.
Password protect all computers on the network and •
individually password protect sensitive files.
Change passwords on a regular basis. •
Install anti-virus software and personal firewall •
software.
Disable file sharing (peer-to-peer). Some applications •
may open file sharing without your consent and/or
knowledge.
Additional Security Tips
Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away •
from exterior walls and windows.
Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways •
off when they are not being used (at night, during
vacations).
Use strong passphrases that are at least eight characters •
in length. Combine letters and numbers to avoid using
standard words that can be found in the dictionary.
3. Enable MAC address filtering
Linksys routers give you the ability to enable Media Access
Control (MAC) address filtering. The MAC address is a
unique series of numbers and letters assigned to every
networking device. With MAC address filtering enabled,
wireless network access is provided solely for wireless
devices with specific MAC addresses. For example, you can
specify the MAC address of each computer in your home
so that only those computers can access your wireless
network.
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WEB: For more information on wireless
security, visit www.linksys.com/security
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Chapter 3
Chapter 3: Configuration
The Linksys Wireless Manager is used to configure the
Adapter. The Wireless Manager lets you search for available
wireless networks, establish or terminate a connection
with a wireless network, and save a wireless network’s
settings.
How to Access the Wireless Manager
After you have installed the Adapter, the Linksys Wireless
Manager icon appears in the system tray of your computer.
If the Adapter is connected to a wireless network, the icon
will have green bars (the exact number of green bars
varies depending on the network’s signal strength). If the
Adapter is not connected to a wireless network, the icon
will have gray bars with a red X.
Advanced Configuration
Connect to a Wireless Network—Searching for Wireless Networks
Linksys Wireless Manager Icon—
Connected to a Wireless Network
Linksys Wireless Manager Icon—
Not Connected to a Wireless Network
To open the Wireless Manager, click the icon, and then
select View Wireless Networks... from the pop-up menu.
(To skip the pop-up menu, double-click the icon instead.)
To close the Wireless Manager, click the icon, and then
select Close from the pop-up menu.
Wireless Manager Icon Pop-up Menu
How to Use the Wireless Manager
The Wireless Manager opens with the Connect to a
Wireless Network screen. This screen allows you to connect
to a wireless network, or to disconnect from a wireless
network.
Connect to a Wireless Network—Available Wireless Networks
The list of available wireless networks provides the
following information about each network:
Network name • The network’s unique name or SSID.
Connection status • The word Connected appears if
the Adapter is connected to the network.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup support • The icon
if
the network supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
NOTE: The Adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected
Setup, a feature that makes it easy to set up
a wireless network. For information on this
feature, go to How to Connect Using Wi-Fi
Protected Setup, page 6.
appears
When the Connect to a Wireless Network screen first
appears, it displays a message indicating that the Wireless
Manager is searching for wireless networks within range.
When the search is complete, the screen displays the
available wireless networks within range.
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Security • The icon appears if the network uses
wireless security. The security type (WPA2, WPA, WEP )
is listed below the network name.
Network signal strength • The green bars in the
icon indicate the network’s signal strength; is the
strongest level and is the weakest level.
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Advanced Configuration
To connect to a wireless network, go to How to Connect to
a Wireless Network, page 4. To disconnect from a wireless
network, select the network, and click Disconnect. To
refresh the list of available networks, click Search Again.
How to Connect to a Wireless Network
Follow these instructions to connect to a wireless network
that has not been saved. (To connect to a saved network,
go to How to Connect to a Saved Network, page 8.)
On the 1. Connect to a Wireless Network screen, locate the
name of your wireless network in the list. If your wireless
network is not in the list, go to How to Connect to a
Hidden Wireless Network, page 5.
If your wireless network supports Wi-Fi Protected 2.
Setup (the icon appears next to the network’s
name), go to How to Connect Using Wi-Fi Protected
Setup, page 6.
Select your network, and then click 3. Connect.
The 5. Checking Connection screen appears while the
Wireless Manager establishes the wireless connection.
When it is finished, click Next.
Checking Connection
The 6. Connected to Your Network screen appears. To
save your network’s settings, select Remember this
network. (Saving a network’s settings will make it
easier to reconnect
the Wireless Manager.
to the network.)
Click Finish to exit
Select a Wireless Network
If the wireless network uses wireless security, enter the 4.
security key. Click Next.
Enter Wireless Network’s Security Key
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Connected to Your Network
Congratulations! The Adapter is connected to
the network.
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Advanced Configuration
How to Connect to a Hidden Wireless Network
NOTE: By default, a wireless network’s router
broadcasts the network name (SSID).
wireless network is a network whose router has
been configured not to broadcast the network
name (SSID).
Follow these instructions to connect to a wireless network
that is not listed on the Connect to a Wireless Network
screen.
On the 1. Connect to a Wireless Network screen, select My
network is not in this list. Click Next.
A “hidden”
NOTE: If your wireless network is NOT hidden,
select My network is not hidden, and then
click Next. Follow the instructions on the next
screen—verify that your network router is
powered on and is within range of the Adapter,
and then click Retry to search for wireless
networks again. Then go to How to Connect to
a Wireless Network, page 4 to continue.
Enter your wireless network’s name (SSID). Click 3. Next.
Select My Network is Not in This List
The next screen asks if you want to connect to a hidden 2.
network. If your network is hidden, select Connect to
hidden network. Click Next.
Enter Wireless Network’s Name (SSID)
If your wireless network uses wireless security, 4.
enter the security key. Click Next.
If your wireless network does not use wireless security,
leave the security key field blank, and click Next.
Enter Wireless Network’s Security Key
Confirm Connection to Hidden Network
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Advanced Configuration
The 5. Checking Connection screen appears.
Checking Connection
The 6. Connected to Your Network screen appears. To
save your network’s settings, select Remember this
network. (Saving a network’s settings will make it
easier to reconnect
the Wireless Manager.
to the network.)
Click Finish to exit
How to Connect Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
On the Connect to a Wireless Network screen, the Wi-Fi
Protected Setup icon ( ) indicates a network that supports
Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Follow these instructions to connect
to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
NOTE: Before you begin, make sure the router
and the computer with the Adapter are in the
same room
On the 1. Connect to a Wireless Network screen, select
your network, and then click Connect.
.
Connected to Your Network
Congratulations! The Adapter is connected to
the network.
Select the Wireless Network
The 2. Quickly Connect Using Push Button screen appears.
Quick Connect Using Push Button
Press the3. router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
until an LED lights up. If your router does not have this
button, click Skip and go to Enter the Adapter’s PIN
Number, page 7.
Within two minutes, click 4. Connect on the Quickly
Connect Using Push Button screen.
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Advanced Configuration
The Adapter connects to the network.5.
Connecting to the Network via Wi-Fi Protected Setup
NOTE: If the connection cannot be set up, the
message, “Registration failed” appears. If this
happens, use one of two options:
Push Button • Press the router’s Wi-Fi
Protected Setup button until an LED
lights up. Then click Connect to try again.
PIN • Click Skip, and then go to Enter the
Adapter’s PIN Number, page 7.
Enter the Adapter’s PIN Number
Enter the PIN Number
Access the web-based utility of the router. (Refer to the 1.
router’s documentation for instructions.)
On the router’s 2. Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, enter
the Adapter’s PIN number in the appropriate field.
Then perform the appropriate action to save the PIN
number; for example, click Register. (Refer to the
router’s documentation for instructions.)
NOTE: Enter the Adapter’s PIN number without
the hyphen.
The 6. Connected to Your Network screen appears. To
save your network’s settings, select Remember this
network. (Saving a network’s settings will make it
easier to reconnect
to the network.)
Click Finish to
exit the Wireless Manager.
Connected to Your Network
Congratulations! The Adapter is connected to
the network.
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The Adapter connects to the network, and the 3.
Connected to Your Network screen appears. To save
your network’s settings, select Remember this
network. (Saving a network’s settings will make it
easier to reconnect
to the network.)
Click Finish to exit
the Wireless Manager.
Connected to Your Network
Congratulations! The Adapter is connected to
the network.
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Advanced Configuration
Saved Networks
When you connect to a wireless network, you can save its
settings so that it will be easier to reconnect to the network
at a later time. This is most helpful with hidden networks;
if you do not save a hidden network’s settings, you will
have to enter the network name (SSID) and security key.
To save a network, select Remember this network on
the Connected to Your Network screen (the last screen that
appears when you connect to a network).
How to Connect to a Saved Network
To connect to a saved network, follow these instructions.
In the 1. Connect to a Wireless Network screen, select
Saved networks from the View drop-down menu.
The screen displays a list of your saved networks.2.
Saved Networks
Remember this Network
To see a list of your saved networks, select Saved
networks from the View drop-down menu of the Connect
to a Wireless Network screen.
Saved Networks
Select the network you want, and then click 3. Connect.
The Adapter connects to the network and the 4.
Connected to Your Network screen appears. Click Finish
to exit the Wireless Manager.
Connected to Your Network
Congratulations! The Adapter is connected to
the network.
To delete a saved network from the list, select the network
and click Remove. To change a network’s position in
the list, select the network, and click Move up or Move
down.
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Appendix A
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Your computer does not recognize the Adapter.
Make sure that the Adapter is properly inserted into the
PCI slot.
The Adapter does not work properly.
Power down the computer.1.
Remove the Adapter.2.
Reinsert the Adapter into the computer’s PCI slot. 3.
Power on the computer.4.
Your computer cannot communicate with other
networked computers in the Infrastructure
conguration.
Troubleshooting
Make sure that the computers are powered on.1.
Make sure that the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and 2.
wireless security settings of the Adapter match the
settings of the wireless network.
WEB: If your questions are not addressed here,
refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com
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