LINKSYS WPC300NV1 Users Manual
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Notebook Adapter |
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Wireless-N Notebook Adapter
Copyright and Trademarks
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
How to Use this User Guide
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction |
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Welcome |
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What’s in this User Guide? |
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Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network |
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Network Topology |
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Roaming |
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Network Layout |
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter |
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The LED Indicators |
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Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter |
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Starting the Setup |
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Connecting the Adapter |
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Setting up the Adapter |
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Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor |
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Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor |
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Using the Wireless Network Monitor |
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Link Information |
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Connect |
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Profiles |
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Create a New Profile |
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting |
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Common Problems and Solutions |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration |
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Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration |
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Appendix C: Wireless Security |
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Security Precautions |
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Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks |
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Appendix D: Windows Help |
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Appendix E: Glossary |
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Appendix F: Specifications |
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Appendix G: Warranty Information |
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Appendix H: Regulatory Information |
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Appendix I: Contact Information |
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List of Figures
Figure 3-1: Front Panel |
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Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen |
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Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement |
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Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter |
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Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Networks |
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Figure 4-5: WEP Key Needed for Connection |
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Figure 4-6: PSK Personal Needed for Connection |
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Figure 4-7: PSK2 Personal Needed for Connection |
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Figure 4-8: Congratulations |
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Figure 4-9: Available Wireless Network |
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Figure 4-10: Network Settings |
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Figure 4-11: Wireless Mode |
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Figure 4-12: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings |
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Figure 4-13: Wireless Security - WEP |
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Figure 4-14: Wireless Security - PSK |
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Figure 4-15: Wireless Security - PSK2 |
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Figure 4-16: Wireless Security - PSK+RADIUS - EAP-TLS |
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Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - PSK+RADIUS - PEAP |
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Figure 4-18: Wireless Security - PSK2+RADIUS - EAP-TLS |
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Figure 4-19: Wireless Security - PSK2+RADIUS - PEAP |
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Figure 4-20: Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS |
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Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP |
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Figure 4-22: Confirm New Settings |
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Figure 4-23: Congratulations screen |
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Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon |
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Figure 5-2: Link Information |
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Figure 5-3: More Information - Wireless Network Status |
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Figure 5-4: More Information-Network Statistics |
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Figure 5-5: Connect |
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Figure 5-6: WEP Key Needed for Connection |
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Figure 5-7: PSK Personal Needed for Connection |
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Figure 5-8: PSK2 Personal Needed for Connection |
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Figure 5-9: Profiles |
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Figure 5-10: Creating a Profile |
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Figure 5-11: WEP Key Needed for Connection |
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Figure 5-12: PSK Personal Needed for Connection |
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Figure 5-13: PSK2 Personal Needed for Connection |
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Figure 5-14: Congratulations |
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Figure 5-15: Available Wireless Networks |
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Figure 5-16: Network Settings |
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Figure 5-17: Wireless Mode |
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Figure 5-18: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings |
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Figure 5-19: Wireless Security - WEP |
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Figure 5-20: Wireless Security - PSK Personal |
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Figure 5-21: Wireless Security - PSK2 Personal |
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Figure 5-22: Wireless Security - PSK+RADIUS - EAP-TLS |
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Figure 5-23: Wireless Security - PSK+RADIUS - PEAP |
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Figure 5-24: Wireless Security - PSK2+RADIUS - EAP-TLS |
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Figure 5-25: Wireless Security - PSK2+RADIUS - PEAP |
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Figure 5-26: Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS |
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Figure 5-27: Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP |
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Figure 5-28: Confirm New Settings |
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Figure 5-29: Congratulations |
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Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon |
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Figure B-2: Windows XP - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration |
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Figure B-3: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Icon |
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Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network |
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Figure B-5: No Wireless Security |
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Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security |
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Figure B-7: Wireless Network Connection |
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter. Setting up your network and your Wireless-N Notebook Adapter is easier than ever.
How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network, whether it’s using the Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) standard. But with Wireless-N, it has even better range and speed.
But what does all of this mean?
Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.
PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network.
The included Setup Wizard walks you through configuring the Adapter to your wireless network settings, step by step. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you set up and connect the Adapter using the Setup Wizard. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Adapter.
What’s in this User Guide?
This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter.
•Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide.
•Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking.
•Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.
•Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter This chapter instructs you on how to install and configure the Adapter.
Chapter 1: Introduction
adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your PC.
network: a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.
802.11g a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
802.11b: a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
bit: a binary digit.
encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network
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•Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor
This chapter show you how to use the Adapter’s Wireless Network Monitor.
•Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Adapter.
•Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
This appendix describes how to use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration.
•Appendix C: Wireless Security
This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network.
•Appendix D: Windows Help
This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.
•Appendix E: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.
•Appendix F: Specifications
This appendix provides the Adapter’s technical specifications.
•Appendix G: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the Adapter’s warranty information.
•Appendix H: Regulatory Information
This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information.
•Appendix I: Contact Information
This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
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Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network
Network Topology
A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter. Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad-hoc network.
Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless router.
An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network, and can double the effective wireless transmission range for two wireless adapter PCs. Since an access point is able to forward data within a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network can be doubled.
topology: the physical layout of a network.
access point: a device that allows wirelessequipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network
ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer- to-peer) without the use of an access point.
infrastructure: a wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.
Roaming
Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC's signal, providing that they both share the same channel and SSID.
Before enabling you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position. Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.
roaming: the ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection.
ssid: your wireless network's name.
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Network Topology
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Network Layout
Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b standard and some products incorporating both “a” and “g”, products using these standards can communicate with each other.
Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such at the PC Cards for your laptop computers, PCI Card for your desktop PC, and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. Wireless products will also communicate with the wireless PrintServer.
When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys's switches or routers.
With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at
www.linksys.com for more information about wireless products.
Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network |
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Network Layout
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