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GHz

802.11g

Wireless

Model No.

Wireless-G

Notebook Adapter

with SpeedBooster

Quick Installation Guide

WPC54GS (EU/UK)

Package Contents

• Wireless G Notebook Adapter

• Setup CD-ROM

• User Guide on CD-ROM

• Quick Installation

Quick Installation Guide

Installing the Wireless-G

A Insert the Setup CD-ROM into your

Notebook Adapter Software

CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click Start and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

Click the Install button.

B After reading the License Agree-

ment, click Next to continue the installation.

C Next you will choose a wireless

mode for your network. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to network with computers on your wired network using an access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless computers to network directly with each other.

In the SSID field, enter the SSID of your wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase). Click Next.

D If you chose Infrastructure Mode,

go to Step E now. If you chose AdHoc Mode, select the correct operating channel for your network.

If you have Wireless-G (802.11g) and Wireless-B (802.11b) devices in your network, then keep the default Network Mode setting, Mixed Mode. If you have only

Wireless-G devices, select G-Only Mode. Click Next.

E Select your type of security: 64-bit

WEP, 128-bit WEP, or WPA-PSK. All devices in a network must use the same type.

WEP

The Passphrase is used to generate one or more WEP keys. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters.

If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must be exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key must be exactly 26 hexadecimal characters.

Select the TX key and Authentication method of your network.

WPA-PSK

Select TKIP or AES encryption. Then, choose a passphrase between 8-63 characters.

F The Setup Wizard will ask you to

review your settings before it starts to install files. Click Next if you are satisfied with your settings, or click Back to change any settings.

G After the software has been suc-

cessfully installed, click Exit.

Installing the Wireless-G

A Turn off your notebook PC. B Locate an available PC card

C With the Adapter’s label fac-

D Turn on your notebook PC. E Windows will begin copying

Notebook Adapter into Your PC

slot on your notebook PC.

ing up, as shown in Figure C ,

slide it completely into the

CardBus slot.

the driver files to your com-

puter. If Windows asks you for

the original Windows CD-ROM,

insert the CD-ROM, and direct

Windows to its location (e.g.,

D:\).

F After installing the Adapter, the

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

Wireless Network Monitor icon

will appear in the system tray,

which is located at the bottom

right corner of your screen.

If you want to use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or make additional configuration changes, then doubleclick the icon.

Windows XP users: Go to Step 3.

Windows 98, Me, and 2000 users:

Congratulations! The installation of

the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

is complete.

Disabling Windows XP

Windows XP has a built-in configuration tool. To configure the Adapter using the Wireless Network Monitor, you need to disable Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration. Follow the instructions in Steps A-C.

A The Windows XP Wireless Zero

Wireless Zero Configuration

Configuration icon will appear in your computer’s system tray . Double-click the icon.

B The screen that appears will

show any available wireless network. Click Advanced.

On the Wireless Networks screen, uncheck the box next to Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings.

Then click OK.

Windows XP Wireless Zero Configu-

ration users: Congratulations! The

installation of the Wireless-G

Notebook Adapter is complete.

For additional information or troubleshooting help, refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM or the Technical Support Insert. You can also e-mail for further support.

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GHz

802.11g

Wireless

Trådløs

Model No.

Modelnr.

Trådløs-G

Notebook-adapter

med SpeedBooster

WPC54GS (DK)

Pakkens indhold

• Trådløs G Notebook-adapter

• Installations-cd-rom

• Brugervejledning på cd-rom

• Installationsvejledning

Quick Installation Guide

Installationsvejledning

Installation af softwaren til Trådløs-G

Notebook-adapteren

A Placer installations-cd-rom'en i cd-

rom-drevet. Den guidede

konfiguration køres automatisk, og

skærmbilledet Welcome

(Velko mmen) vises. Hvis det ikke er

tilfældet, skal du klikke på Start og

vælge Run (Kør). Indtast D:\setup.exe

i det felt, der vises (hvis "D" er

bogstavet for cd-rom-drevet).

Klik på knappen Install (Installer).

B Klik på Next (Næste), når du har læst

licensaftalen, for at fortsætte

installationen.

C Derefter skal du vælge en trådløs

tilstand for dit netværk. Klik på

alternativknappen Infrastructure Mode

(Infrastrukturtilstand), hvis dine trådløse

computere skal oprette

netværksforbindelse til computere i det

kabelbaserede netværk ved hjælp af et

access point. Klik på alternativknappen

Ad-Hoc Mode

(Ad-hoc-tilstand), hvis flere trådløse

computere skal oprette

netværksforbindelse direkte til hinanden.

Indtast SSID'et for det trådløse netværk i

feltet SSID. SSID'et skal være identisk for

alle enheder i det trådløse netværk.

Standardindstillingen er linksys (små

bogstaver). Klik på Next (Næste).

D Hvis du vælger Infrastructure Mode

(Infrastrukturtilstand), skal du gå til trin

E nu. Hvis du vælger Ad-Hoc Mode

(Ad-hoc-tilstand), skal du vælge den

korrek te kanal ti l n etværket.

Hvis du har trådløs-G- (802.11g) og

trådløs-B-enheder (802.11b) i

netværket, skal du beholde

standardindstillingen for Network

Mode (Netværkstilstand): Mixed Mode

(Blandet tilstand). Hvis du kun har

trådløs-G-enheder, skal du vælge G-Only Mode (Kun-G-tilstand). Klik på Next (Næste).

E Vælg s ikk erhed stype: 64-bit WEP,

128-bit WEP eller WPA-PSK. Alle enheder i et netværk skal være af samme type.

WEP

Adgangsordet bruges til at generere en eller flere WEP-nøgler. Der er forsk el på store og små bogstaver i ordet, og det må ikke være længere end 16 alfanumeriske tegn.

Hvis du bruger 64-bit WEP-kryptering, skal nøglen være præcis 10 hexadecimale tegn. Hvis du bruger 128-bit WEP-kryptering, skal nøglen være præcis 26 hexadecimale tegn.

Vælg den TX-nøgle og godkendelsesmetode, der bruges i dit netværk.

WPA-PSK

Vælg TKIP- eller AES-kryptering. Vælg derefter et adgangsord på 8-63 tegn.

F Den guidede konfiguration giver dig

mulighed for at gennemse dine indstillinger, før filerne installeres . Klik på Next (Næste), hvis du er tilfreds med indstillingerne, eller på Back (Tilbage) for at ændre indstillingerne.

G Når softwaren er installeret korrekt,

skal du klikke på Exit

(Afslut).

Installation af softwaren til Trådløs-G

Notebook-adapteren i pc'en

Sluk notebook-pc'en.

B Find et tilgængeligt PC Card-stik på

din notebook-pc .

C Skub adapteren helt ind i CardBus-

stikket med mærkatsiden opad, som vist i figur C.

D Tænd notebook-pc'en. E Windows begynder at kopiere

driverfilerne til din computer. Hvis du bliver bedt om at placere den originale Windows-cd-rom i cd-romdrevet, skal du gøre dette og derefter angive, hvor Windows kan finde filerne (f.eks. D:\).

F Når du har installeret adapteren, vises

ikonet for overvågningsprogrammet til trådløse netværk til Trådløs-G Notebook-adapteren på proceslinje n i nederste højre hjørne af skærmen.

Hvis du vil kontrollere linkoplysningerne, søge efter tilgængelige trådløse netværk eller foretage yderligere konfigurationsændringer ved hjælp af overvågningsprogrammet til trådløse netværk, skal du dobbeltklikke på ikonet.

Windows XP-brugere: Gå til trin 3.

Windows 98-, Me- og 2000-brugere:

Tillykke! Installationen af Trådløs-G

Notebook-adapteren er færdig.

Deaktivering af Windows XP

Windows XP har et indbygget konfigurationsværktøj. Hvis du vil konfigurere adapteren ved hjælp af overvågningsprogrammet til trådløse netværk, skal du deaktivere Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (Automatisk konfiguration af trådløse enheder). Følg instruktionerne i trin A-C.

Wireless Zero Configuration

A Ikonet for Windows XP Wireless Zero

Configuration (Automatisk konfiguration af tråd løse enheder) vises på computerens proceslinje. Dobbeltklik på ikonet.

B I det skærmbillede, der vises, kan du

se alle tilgængelige trådløse netværk. Klik på Advanced (Avanceret).

C I skærmbilledet for det trådløse

netværk skal du fjerne afkrydsningen i feltet Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings (Brug Windows til at konfigurere indstillingerne for det trådløse netværk).

Klik derefter på OK.

Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration-

brugere (Automatisk konfiguration af

trådløse enheder): Tillykke! Installationen af

Trådløs-G Notebook-adapteren er færdig.

Yderligere oplysninger eller hjælp til fejlfinding finder du i brugervejledningen på cd-rom'en eller ved at kontakte Teknisk support (se arket om teknisk support).

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802.11g

WirelessSans fil

Model No.

Modèle

WPC54GS (FR)

Contenu de l'emballage

• Carte pour ordinateur portable sans fil G

• CD-ROM d'installation

• Guide de l'utilisateur sur CD-ROM

• Guide d'installation rapide

Sans fil G

Carte pour ordinateur portable

avec SpeedBooster

Guide d’installation rapide

Installation de la carte pour

ordinateur portable

A Insérez le CD-ROM d'installation dans le

lecteur de CD-ROM. L'Assistant de configuration s'exécute automatiquement et l'écran Welcome (Bienvenue) s'affiche. Si ce n'est pas le cas, cliquez sur Démarrer, puis sur Exécuter. Dans le champ qui apparaît, entrez D:\setup.ex e («D » représentant votre lecteur de CD-ROM).

Cliquez sur le bouton Installer.

B Après avoir pris connaissance de

l'accord de licence, cliquez sur le bouton Next (Suivant) pour continuer l'installation.

C Sélectionnez ensuite un mode de

communication sans fil pour votre réseau. Cliquez sur la case d'option Insfrastucture Mode (Mode d'infrastructure) si vous voulez que vos ordinateurs sans fil soient connectés avec les ordinateurs de votre réseau câblé à l'aide d'un point d'accès. Cliquez sur la case d'option Ad-Hoc Mode (Mode Ad-Hoc) si vous voulez que plusieurs ordinateurs sans fil puissent communiquer directement entre eux.

Dans le champ SSID (Nom SSID), entrez le nom SSID de votre réseau sans fil. Le nom SSID doit être identique pour tous les périphériques du réseau. Le paramètre par défaut est linksys (entièrement en minuscules). Cliquez sur Next (Suivant).

D Si vous sélectionnez Infrastructure

Mode (Mode infrastructure), passez directement à l'Etape E. Si vous avez sélectionné Ad-Hoc Mode (Mode Ad hoc), sélectionnez le canal de fonctionnement correct pour votre réseau.

Si vous utilisez des périphériques sans fil G (802.11g) et sans fil B (802.11b)

sur votre réseau, conservez la configuration du mode réseau par défaut, Mixed (Mixte). Si vous utilisez uniquement des périphériques sans fil G, sélectionnez G-Only Mode (G uniquement). Cliquez sur Next (Suivant).

E Sélectionnez votre type de sécurité :

64-bit WEP (WEP 64 bits), 128-bit WEP (WEP 128 bits) ou WPA-PSK. Dans un réseau, tous les périphériques doivent utiliser le même type.

WEP

La phrase mot de passe permet de générer une ou plusieurs clés WEP. Elle est sensible à la casse et ne doit pas comporter plus de 16 caractères.

Si vous utilisez un cryptage WEP 64 bits, la clé doit être constituée de 10 caractères hexadécimaux. Si vous utilisez un cryptage WEP 128 bits, la clé doit être constituée de 26 caractères hexadécimaux.

Sélectionnez la clé TX et la méthode d'authentification de votre réseau.

WPA-PSK

Sélectionnez le cryptage TKIP ou AES. Puis, choisissez une phrase mot de passe comportant 8 à 63 caractères.

F L'Assistant de configuration vous

demandera de vérifier vos paramètres avant d'installer les fichiers. Cliquez sur Next (Suivant) si les paramètres vous conviennent ou sur Back (Précédent) pour les modifier.

G Un fois que le logiciel a été

correctement installé, cliquez sur le bouton Exit (Quitter).

Installation de la carte pour ordinateur

portable sans fil G sur votre ordinateur

A Mettez votre ordinateur portable hors

tension.

B Repérez un connecteur PC Card sur

votre ordinateur portable.

C Enfoncez complètement la carte

dans le connecteur CardBus, la face portant une étiquette tournée vers le haut (voir Figure C).

D Mettez votre ordinateur portable

sous tension.

E Windows commence à copier les

fichiers de pilotes sur votre ordinateur . Si Windows vous demande d'insérer le CD-ROM de Windows d'origine, insérez celui-ci, puis indiquez à Windows le chemin d'accès approprié (par exemple D:\).

F Une fois la carte installée, l'icône de

la fonction de contrôle du réseau sans fil avec carte pour ordinateur portable sans fil G apparaît dans la barre d'état système, située dans le coin inférieur droit de l'écran.

Si vous souhaitez utiliser la fonction de contrôle du réseau sans fil pour vérifier les données propres aux liens, rechercher des réseaux sans fil disponibles ou modifier d'autres configurations, double-cliquez sur cette icône.

Utilisateurs de Windows XP :

Passez à l'étape 3.

Utilisateurs de Windows 98, Me et 2000 :

Félicitations ! L'installation de la carte

pour ordinateur portable sans fil G est

terminée.

Désactivation de la configuration

Windows XP intègre un outil de configuration. Po ur configurer la carte au moyen de la fonction de contrôle du réseau, vous devez désactiver la configuration automatique de réseau sans fil de Windows XP. Suivez les instructions des étapes A à C.

automatique de réseau sans fil de Windows XP

A L'icône de configuration sans fil sous

Windows XP apparaît dans la barre d'état système de l'ordinateur. Cliquez deux fois sur cette icône.

B L'écran qui apparaît indique tous les

réseaux sans fil disponibles. Cliquez sur Paramètres avancés.

C Dans l'écran Configuration réseaux

sans fil, désélectionnez la case en regard de Utiliser Windows pour configurer mon réseau sans fil.

Cliquez ensuite sur OK.

Utilisateurs de Configuration sans fil sous

Windows XP : Félicitations ! L'installation de

la carte pour ordinateur portable

sans fil G est terminée.

Pour obtenir plus d'informations ou une aide technique, reportez-vous au Guide de l'utilisateur qui figure sur le CD-ROM ; pour prendre contact avec le service d'assistance technique, reportez-vous à la Fiche d'assistance technique.

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WirelessWireless

Model No.

Modell

WPC54GS (DE)

Lieferumfang

• Wireless-G Notebook-Adapter

• Installations-CD-ROM

• Benutzerhandbuch auf CD-ROM

• Kurzanleitung

Wireless-G

Notebook-Adapter

mit SpeedBooster

Kurzanleitung

Installieren der Wireless-G

Notebook-Adapter-Software

A Legen Sie die Installations-CD-ROM in Ihr

CD-ROM-Laufwerk ein. Der SetupAssistent sollte automatisch gestartet und das Willkommensfenster angezeigt werden. Wenn dies nicht der Fall ist, klicken Sie auf Start und wählen Sie Ausführen aus. Geben Sie im daraufhin angezeigten Feld D:\setup.exe ein (wobei „D“ für den Buchstaben Ihres CD-ROM-Laufwerks steht).

Klicken Sie auf die Schaltfläche Install (Installieren).

B Lesen Sie die Lizenzvereinbarung und

klicken Sie auf Next (Weiter), um die Installation fortzusetzen.

C Nun wählen Sie einen drahtlosen Modus

für Ihr Netzwerk aus. Klicken Sie auf die Optionsschaltfläche Infrastructure Mode (Infrastrukturmodus), wenn Ihre drahtlosen Computer mit Hilfe eines drahtlosen Zugriffspunkts mit Computern in einem verdrahteten Netzwerk vernetzt werden sollen. Klicken Sie auf die Optionsschaltfläche Ad-Hoc Mode (Ad-Hoc-Modus), wenn mehrere drahtlose Computer direkt miteinander vernetzt werden sollen.

Geben Sie in das Feld SSID (SS-ID) die SS-ID Ihres drahtlosen Netzwerks ein. Die SS-ID muss für alle Geräte im Netzwerk identisch sein. Die Standardeinstellung ist linksys (Kleinbuchstaben). Klicken Sie auf Next (Weiter).

D Wenn Sie die Option Infrastructure

Mode (Infrastrukturmodus) ausgewählt haben, fahren Sie jetzt mit Schritt E fort. Wenn Sie die Option Ad-Hoc Mode (Ad-Hoc-Modus) ausgewählt haben, bestimmen Sie den richtigen Betriebskanal für Ihr Netzwerk.

Wenn Ihr Netzwerk sowohl Wireless-G (802.11g)- als auch Wireless-B (802.11b)Geräte umfasst, behalten S ie di e

Standardeinstellung für Network Mode (Netzwerkmodus) bei, d. h. Mixed Mode (Gemischter Modus). Wenn ausschließlich Wireless-G-Geräte vorhanden sind, wählen Sie den Modus G-Only (Nur G). Klicken Sie auf Next (Weiter).

E Wählen Sie einen Sicherheitstyp: 64-bit

WEP, 128-bit WEP oder WPA-PSK. Für alle Geräte im Netzwerk muss der gleiche Typ verwendet werden.

WEP

Mit der Passphrase können Sie mindestens einen WEP-Schlüssel erstellen. Hierbei wird zwischen Großund Kleinschreibung unterschieden. Die Länge von 16 alphanumerischen Zeichen darf nicht überschritten werden.

Wenn Sie die 64-Bit-WEP-Verschlüsselung verwenden, muss die Schlüssellänge genau 10 hexadezimale Zeichen betragen. Wenn Sie die 128-Bit-WEPVerschlüsselung verwenden, muss die Schlüssellänge genau 26 hexadezimale Zeichen betragen.

Wählen Sie den TX-Schlüssel und die Authentifizierungsmethode des Netzwerks aus.

WPA-PSK

Wählen Sie entweder die Verschlüsselungsoption TKIP oder AES aus . Wählen Sie anschließend eine Passphrase mit einer Länge von 8 bis 63 Zeichen aus.

F Der Setup-Assistent fordert Sie auf, Ihre

Einstellungen zu überprüfen, bevor mit dem Installieren von Dateien begonnen wird. Wenn Sie mit der Auswahl der Einstellungen zufrieden sind, klicken Sie auf Next (Weiter). Andernfalls klicken Sie auf Back (Zurück), um die Einstellungen zu ändern.

G Klicken Sie nach erfolgreicher

Installation auf Exit (Beenden).

Einsetzen des Wireless-G

Notebook-Adapters in den PC

A Schalten Sie das Notebook aus. B Suchen Sie nach einem verfügbaren

PC-Karten-Steckplatz auf dem Notebook.

C Setzen Sie den Adapter vollständig in

den CardBus-Steckplatz ein, wobei die Beschriftung nach oben zeigt (siehe Abbildung C).

D Schalten Sie das Notebook ein. E Windows beginnt mit dem Kopieren

der Treiberdateien auf den Computer. Legen Sie bei Aufforderung die Original-CD-ROM von Windows ein, und geben Sie den entsprechenden Speicherort an (z. B. D:\).

F Nach der Installation des Adapters wird

das Symbol für den Wireless-G Notebook-Adapter Wireless-NetzwerkMonitor in der Taskleiste in der unteren rechten Ecke Ihres Bildschirms angezeigt.

Doppelklicken Sie auf das Symbol, wenn Sie mit Hilfe des WirelessNetzwerk-Monitors die Verbindungsdaten überprüfen, nach verfügbaren drahtlosen Netzwerken suchen oder Änderungen in der Konfiguration vornehmen möchten.

Benutzer von Windows XP: Fahren Sie mit

Benutzer von Windows 98, ME und 2000:

Herzlichen Glückwunsch! Die Installation des

Wireless-G Notebook-Adapters ist hiermit

Schritt 3 fort.

abgeschlossen.

Deaktivieren der konfigurationsfreien

Windows XP verfügt über ein integriertes Konfigurations-Tool. Sie müssen die konfigurationsfreie drahtlose Verbindung unter Windows XP deaktivieren, um den Adapter mit dem Wireless-Netzwerk-Monitor konfigurieren zu können. Folgen Sie den Anweisungen in Schritt A-C.

drahtlosen V erbindung unter Windows XP

A Das Symbol von Windows XP für die

konfigurationsfreie drahtlose Verbindung wird in der Taskleiste des Computers angezeigt. Doppelklicken Sie auf das Symbol.

B Im folgenden Fenster werden alle

verfügbaren drahtlosen Netzwerke angezeigt. Klicken Sie auf Erweitert.

C Deaktivieren Sie im Fenster Eigenschaften

von Drahtlose Netzwerkverbindungen das Kontrollkästchen neben Windows

zum Konfigurieren der Einstellungen verwenden.

Klicken Sie anschließend auf OK.

Benutzer der konfigurationsfreien drahtlosen

Verbindung unter Windows XP: Herzlichen

Glückwunsch! Die Installation des Wireless-G

Notebook-Adapters ist abgeschlossen.

Weitere Informationen und Anleitungen zur Fehlerbehebung finden Sie im Benutzerhandbuch auf der Installations-CD-ROM. Informationen zur Kontaktaufnahme mit dem technischen Kundendienst finden Sie in der technischen Support-Beilage.

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GHz

802.11g

Wireless

Model No.

Modello

WPC54GS (IT)

Contenuto della confezione

• Adattatore per notebook Wireless G

• Setup CD-ROM (CD per l'installazione guidata)

• User Guide (Guida per l'utente) su CD-ROM

• Guida di installazione rapida

Wireless-G

Adattatore per notebook

con SpeedBooster

Guida di installazione rapida

Quick Installation Guide

Installazione del software

dell'adattore per notebook Wireless-G

A Inserire il Setup Wizard CD-ROM (CD per

l'installazione guidata) nell'apposita unità. L'installazione guidata dovrebbe avviarsi automaticamente visualizzando la schermata Welcome (Benvenuti). In caso contrario, fare clic sul pulsante Start e scegliere Esegui. Immettere D:\setup.exe (dove "D" è la lettera dell'unità CD-ROM) nel campo visualizzato.

Fare clic sul pulsante Install (Installa).

B Dopo aver letto il contratto di licenza,

fare clic su Next (Avanti) per proseguire l'installazione.

C Scegliere quindi una modalità wireless

per la rete. F are clic s ul pulsante di opzione Infrastructure Mode (Modalità infrastruttura) per collegare i computer wireless ai computer connessi alla rete via cavo usando un punto di accesso. Fare clic sul pulsante di opzione Ad-Hoc Mode (Modalità ad hoc) per collegare direttamente più computer wireless tra di loro.

Nel campo SSID, immettere l'SSID della rete wireless che deve essere identico per tutte le periferiche installate nella rete. L'impostazione predefinita è linksys (tutto in minuscolo). Fare clic su Next (Avanti).

D Se si sceglie l'opzione Infrastructure

Mode (Modalità infrastruttura), passare direttamente alla Fase E. Se si sceglie l'opzione Ad-Hoc Mode (Modalità ad hoc), selezionare il canale operativo corretto per la propria rete.

Se nella rete sono presenti periferiche Wireless-G (802.11g) e Wireless-B (802.11b), mantenere l'impostazione predefinita per Network Mode

(Modalità di rete), ovvero Mixed Mode (Modalità mista). Se sono presenti solo periferiche Wireless-G, selezionare G-Only Mode (Modalità Solo G). Fare clic su Next (Avanti).

E Selezionare il tipo di sicurezza

utilizzato: 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP o WPA-PSK. T utte le periferiche collegate in rete devono utilizzare lo stesso tipo di sicurezza.

WEP

La passphrase viene utilizzata per generare una o più chiavi WEP. È sensibile alla distinzione tra maiuscole e minuscole e non deve essere più lunga di 16 caratteri alfanumerici.

Se si utilizza una cifratura WEP a 64 bit, la chiave deve essere composta esattamente da 10 caratteri esadecimali. Se si utilizza una cifratura WEP a 128 bit, la chiave deve essere composta esattamente da 26 caratteri esadecimali.

Selezionare la chiave TX e il metodo di autenticazione della rete.

WPA-PSK

Selezionare la cifratura TKIP o AES. Quindi, scegliere una passphrase composta da un numero di caratteri compreso tra 8 e 63.

F Prima di avviare l'installazione dei file,

l'installazione guidata chiederà di confermare le impostazioni. Fare clic su Next (Avanti) per confermare le impostazioni oppure selezionare Back (Indietro) per modificarle.

G Se l'installazione del software è stata

portata a termine correttamente, fare clic su Exit (Esci).

Installazione dell'adattatore

per notebook Wireless-G sul PC

A Spegnere il notebook. B Individuare uno slot per PC Card nel

notebook.

C Inserire completamente l'adattatore

nello slot CardBus con l'etichetta rivolta verso l'alto, come mostrato nella figura C.

D Accendere il notebook. E Windows inizia a copiare i file del

driver sul computer. Se richiesto, inserire il CD-ROM originale di Windows nell'unità CD-ROM e specificarne la posizione (ad esempio, D:\).

F Quando l'adattatore è stato installato,

nell'angolo inferiore destro dello schermo, sulla barra delle applicazioni, viene visualizzata l'icona del monitor Wireless Network dell'adattatore per notebook WirelessG.

Se si desidera utilizzare il monitor Wireless Network per controllare le informazioni relative alla connessione, ricercare le reti wireless disponibili oppure apportare ulteriori modifiche alla configurazione, quindi fare doppio clic sull'icona.

Per gli utenti di Windows XP: continuare

con la Fase 3.

Utenti di Windows 98, Me e 2000:

congratulazioni! L'installazione

dell'adattatore per notebook Wireless-G è

completata.

Disattivazione del servizio Zero

Windows XP dispone di uno strumento di configurazione incorporato. Per configurare l'adattatore utilizzando il monitor Wireless Network, è necessario disattivare il servizio Zero Configuration reti senza fili di Windows XP. Attenersi alle istruzioni riportate nelle Fasi A-C.

Configuration reti senza fili di Windows XP

A L'icona Zero Configuration reti senza

fili di Windows XP appare nella barra delle applicazioni del computer . Fare doppio clic su questa icona.

B Viene visualizzata una schermata

con le reti wireless disponibili. Fare clic su Avanzate.

Nella schermata Reti senza fili,

deselezionare la casella visualizzata accanto all'opzione Usa Windows per configurare le impostazioni della rete senza fili.

Fare clic su OK.

Utenti del servizio Zero Configuration reti

senza fili di Windows XP: congratulazioni!

L'installazione dell'adattatore per

notebook Wireless-G è completata.

Per ulteriori informazioni o istruzioni relative alla risoluzione dei problemi, consultare la User Guide (Guida per l'utente) contenuta nel CD-ROM o il Supplemento per l'assistenza tecnica per contattare l'Assistenza tecnica.

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• Placa sem fios G para computador portátil

• CD-ROM de configuração

• Manual do Utilizador (disponível apenas em inglês) em CD-ROM

• Instalação Rápida

Sem fios G

Placa para computador portát

com SpeedBooster

Instalação rápida

Instalar o software da Placa sem

A Coloque o CD-ROM de configuração

B Depois de ler o Contrato de licença, C Em seguida, escolherá um modo

fios G para computador portátil

na unidade de CD-ROM. O assistente de configuração deverá ser executado automaticamente e deverá ser apresentado o ecrã Welcome (Bem-vindo). Caso contrário, clique em Iniciar e seleccione Executar. No campo apresentado, introduza D:\setup.exe (se “D” corresponder à letra da unidade de CD-ROM).

Clique no botão Install (Instalar).

clique em Next (Seguinte) para continuar a instalação.

sem fios para a rede. Clique no botão de opção Infrastructure Mode (Modo de infra-estrutura) se pretender que os computadores sem fios sejam ligados a computadores da rede com fios utilizando um ponto de acesso. Clique no botão de opção Ad-Hoc Mode (Modo ad hoc), se pretender que vários computadores sem fios sejam ligados directamente uns aos outros.

No campo SSID, introduza o SSID da rede sem fios. O SSID tem de ser idêntico para todos os dispositivos na rede. A predefinição é linksys (em minúsculas). Clique em Next (Seguinte).

D Se escolher Infrastructure Mode

(Modo de infra-estrutura), vá para o Passo E. Se escolher Ad-Hoc Mode (Modo ad hoc), seleccione o canal de funcionamento da rede correcto.

Se existirem dispositivos Sem fios G (802.11g) e Sem fios B (802.11b) na rede, mantenha a predefinição do Network Mode (Modo de rede), Mixed

Mode (Modo misto). Se existirem apenas dispositivos Sem fios G, seleccioneG-Only Mode (Modo só G). Clique em Next (Seguinte).

E Seleccione o tipo de segurança:

WEP de 64 bits, WEP de 128 bits ou WPA-PSK. Todos os dispositivos na

rede têm de utilizar o mesmo tipo.

WEP

A Passphrase (Frase-passe) é utilizada para gerar uma ou várias chaves WEP. É sensível a maiúsculas e minúsculas e não pode ter mais de 16 caracteres alfanuméricos.

Se estiver a utilizar encriptação WEP de 64 bits, a chave tem de ter exactamente 10 caracteres hexadecimais. Se estiver a utilizar encriptação WEP de 128 bits, a chave tem de ter exactamente 26 caracteres hexadecimais.

Seleccione a chave TX e o método de Autenticação da rede.

WPA-PSK

Seleccione encriptação TKIP ou AES. Em seguida, escolha uma frasepasse entre 8 e 63 caracteres.

F O Setup Wizard (Assistente de

configuração) solicitará que reveja as definições antes de começar a instalar os ficheiros. Clique em Next (Seguinte) se estiver satisfeito com as definições ou em Back (Anterior) para alterar as definições.

G Depois de o software ter sido instalado

com êxito, clique em Exit (Sair).

Instalar a Placa sem fios G para

A Desligue o computador portátil. B Localize uma ranhura PC Card

C Com a etiqueta da Placa virada

D Ligue o computador portátil. E O Windows começará a copiar os

F Depois de instalar a Placa, o ícone

computador portátil no computador

disponível no computador portátil.

para cima, conforme ilustrado na Figura C, introduza-a totalmente na ranhura CardBus.

ficheiros do controlador para o computador. Se o Windows solicitar o CD-ROM original do Windows, coloque o CD-ROM e indique ao Windows a respectiva localização (por exemplo, D:\).

Wireless Network Monitor (Monitor de redes sem fios) da Placa sem fios G para computador portátil será apresentado no tabuleiro do sistema, localizado no canto inferior direito do ecrã.

Se pretender utilizar o Wireless Network Monitor (Monitor de redes sem fios) para verificar as informações da ligação, procure as redes sem fios disponíveis ou efectue alterações adicionais à configuração e, em seguida, faça duplo clique no ícone.

Utilizadores do Windows XP:

Avançar para o Passo 3.

Utilizadores do Windows 98, Me e 2000:

Parabéns! A instalação da Placa sem fios-

G para computador portátil está

concluída.

Desactivar a Configuração nula

O Windows XP tem uma ferramenta de configuração incorporada. Para configurar a Placa utilizando o Wireless Network Monitor (Monitor de redes sem fios), é necessário desactivar a Configuração nula sem fios do Windows XP. Siga as instruções dos Passos A a C.

A O ícone Configuração nula sem fios

B O ecrã apresentado mostrará as

sem fios do Windows XP

do Windows XP será apresentado no tabuleiro do sistema do computador. Faça duplo clique no ícone .

redes sem fios disponíveis. Clique em Avançadas.

C No ecrã Redes sem fios, desmarque

a caixa junto a Utilizar o Windows para configurar as definições de rede sem fios.

Em seguida, clique em OK

Utilizadores da Configuração nula sem fios do Windows XP: Parabéns! A inst alação da

Placa sem fios G

para computador portátil está concluída.

Para obter informações adicionais ou ajuda para resolução de problemas, consulte o Manual do Utilizador no CD-ROM, ou para contactar o Suporte técnico, consulte a Folha de suporte técnico.

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• Adaptador para ordenador portátil Wireless-G

• CD-ROM de configuración

• Guía del usuario (sólo en inglés) en CD-ROM

• Guía de instalación rápida

Wireless-G

Adaptador para ordenador portátil

con SpeedBooster

Instalación rápida

Quick Installation Guide

Instalación del software del adaptador

para ordenador portátil Wireless-G

A Inserte el CD-ROM de configuración

en la unidad de CD-ROM. El asistente de configuración se debe ejecutar de forma automática y debe aparecer la pantalla Welcome (pantalla de bienvenida). Si no es así, haga clic en el botón Inicio y seleccione Ejecutar. En el campo que aparece, escriba D:\setup.exe (donde “D” es la letra de la unidad de CD-ROM).

Haga clic en el botón Install (Instalar).

B Una vez leído el acuerdo de licencia,

haga clic en Next (Siguiente) para continuar la instalación.

C A continuación, seleccione el modo

inalámbrico de la red. Haga clic en el botón de radio Infrastructure Mode (Modo de infraestructura) si desea conectar los ordenadores inalámbricos a ordenadores de la red con cables mediante un punto de acceso. Haga clic en el botón de radio Ad-Hoc M ode (Modo ad-hoc) si desea conectar varios ordenadores inalámbricos en red.

En el campo SSID, introduzca el SSID (Identificador del conjunto de servicios) de la red inalámbrica. Debe ser el mismo para todos los dispositivos de la red. El parámetro predeterminado es linksys (todo minúsculas). Haga clic en Next (Siguiente).

D Si selecciona Infrastructure Mode

(Modo de infraestructura), vaya al paso E ahora. Si selecciona Ad-Hoc Mode (Modo ad-hoc), elija el canal operativo adecuado para la red.

Si dispone de dispositivos Wireless-G (802.11g) y Wireless-B (802.11b) en la red, mantenga Mixed Mode (Modo

mixto), el parámetro predeterminado de Network Mode (Modo de red). Si sólo tiene dispositivos Wireless-G, seleccione G-Only Mode (Modo sólo G). Haga clic en Next (Siguiente).

E Seleccione el tipo de seguridad que

utilice: 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP o WPA-PSK. Todos los dispositivos de la red deben utilizar el mismo tipo.

WEP

La frase de paso se utiliza para generar una o más claves WEP. Distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas y no debe tener una longitud superior a los 16 caracteres.

Si utiliza encriptación WEP de 64 bits, la clave debe contener exactamente 10 caracteres hexadecimales. Si utiliza encriptación WEP de 128 bits, la clave debe contener exactamente 26 caracteres hexadecimales.

Seleccione la clave TX (TX Key) y el método de autenticación (Authentication method) de la red.

WPA-PSK

Seleccione la encriptación TKIP o AES. A continuación, seleccione una frase de paso que contenga entre 8 y 63 caracteres.

F El asistente de configuración le

solicita que revise los parámetros antes de comenzar a instalar archivos. Haga clic en Next (Siguiente) si está satisfecho con los parámetros o en Back (Atrás) para cambiarlos.

G Una vez instalado correctamente el

software, haga clic en Exit (Salir).

Instalación del software del adaptador

para ordenador portátil Wireless-G

A Apague el ordenador portátil. B Localice una ranura de tarjeta PC

disponible en el ordenador portátil.

C Introduzca el adaptador, con la

etiqueta hacia arriba (como aparece en la figura C), hasta que encaje completamente en la ranura CardBus.

D Encienda el ordenador portátil. E Windows comienza a copiar los

archivos del controlador en el ordenador . Si Windows soli cita el CDROM original de Windows, insértelo e indique al sistema operativo la ubicación del mismo (por ejemplo, D:\).

F Una vez instalado el adaptador,

aparece el icono del monitor de red inalámbrico del adaptador para ordenador portátil Wireless-G en la bandeja del sistema, situada en la parte inferior derecha de la pantalla.

Si desea utilizar el monitor de red inalámbrico para comprobar la información sobre enlaces, buscar redes inalámbricas disponibles o realizar cambios adicionales en la configuración, haga doble clic en el icono.

Usuarios de Windows XP: vaya al paso 3.

Usuarios de Windows 98, Me y 2000:

enhorabuena. Ha finalizado la instalación

del adaptador para ordenador portátil

Wireless-G.

Desactivación de la configuración

Windows XP incorpora una herramienta de configuración. Para configurar el adaptador mediante el monitor de red inalámbrico, debe desactivar la configuración inalámbrica rápida de Windows XP. Siga las instrucciones de los pasos A-C.

inalámbrica rápida en Windows XP

A El icono de configuración

inalámbrica rápida en Windows XP aparece en la bandeja del sistema del ordenador. Haga doble clic en dicho icono.

B La pantalla que aparece muestra

todas las redes inalámbricas disponibles. Haga clic en Opciones avanzadas.

C En la pantalla Redes inalámbricas,

desactive la casilla que aparece junto a Usar Windows para establecer mi config. de red inalámbrica.

A continuación, haga clic en

Aceptar.

Usuarios de la configuración inalámbrica

rápida en Windows XP: Enhorabuena. La

instalación del adaptador para ordenador

portátil Wireless-G ha finalizado.

Para obtener información adicional o ayuda sobre solución de problemas, consulte la guía del usuario en CD-ROM o consulte el suplemento de asistencia técnica para obtener asistencia.

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Innehåll i förpackningen

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• Installations-cd

• Användarhandbok på cd-skiva

• Snabbinstallation

Quick Installation Guide

Installera programvaran för

A Sätt in installations-cd:n i cd-

Wireless-G Adapter för bärbar dator

enheten. Guiden startas och skärmen Welcome (Välkommen) visas automatiskt. Om skärmen inte visas klickar du på knappen Start och väljer Kör. I det fält som visas anger du D:\setup.exe (om "D" är cd-enhetens beteckning).

Klicka på Install (Installera).

B Läs igenom licensavtalet och

klicka på Next (Nästa) om du vill fortsätta installationen.

C Du ska sedan välja ett trådlöst

läge för nätverket. Klicka på

Infrastructure Mode

(Infrastrukturläge) om du vill att de trådlösa datorerna ska bilda nätverk med datorer på det trådanslutna nätverket med hjälp av en accesspunkt. Klicka på Ad-Hoc Mode (Ad-hoc-läge) om du vill att flera trådlösa datorer ska kopplas till varandra.

Skriv det trådlösa nätverkets SSID i fältet SSID. SSID:t måste vara identiskt för alla enheter i nätverket . Standardinställningen är linksys (med små bokstäver). Klicka på Next (Nästa).

D Om du valde infrastrukturläget ska

du gå vidare till steg E. Om du valde ad-hoc-läget ska du välja korrekt driftskanal för nätverket.

Behåll standardinställningen Mixed Mode (Blandat läge) för nätverksläget om enheter av typen Wireless-G (802.11g) och Wireless-B

(802.11b) ingår i nätverket. Välj G-On ly Mo d e (Endast G-läge) om alla enheter är av typen Wireless-G. Klicka på Next (Nästa).

E Välj säkerhetstyp: 64-bit WEP,

128-bit WEP eller WPA-PSK. Alla enheter i nätverket måste använda samma typ.

WEP

Lösenordet används till att generera en eller flera WEP-nycklar. Lösenordet är skiftlägeskänsligt och får inte överstiga 16 alfanumeriska tecken.

Om du använder 64-bitars WEPkryptering måste nyckeln bestå av exakt 10 hexadecimala tecken. Om du använder 128-bitars WEPkryptering måste nyckeln bestå av exakt 26 hexadecimala tecken.

Välj nätverkets TX-nyckel och verifieringsmetod.

WPA-PSK

Välj TKIP- eller AES-kryptering. Välj sedan ett lösenord med 8 – 63 tecken.

F I Installationsguiden blir du

ombedd att läsa igenom dina inställningar innan filerna börjar installeras. Klicka på Next (Nästa) om du är nöjd med inställningarna, eller på Back (Tillbaka) om du vill ändra dem.

G När programvaran har installerats

klickar du på Exit (Avsluta).

Installera programvaran för

A Stäng av den bärbara datorn. B Leta rätt på en ledig PC Card-

C Håll adaptern med etikettsidan

D Starta den bärbara datorn. E Drivrutinsfilerna börjar kopieras

F När du har installerat adaptern

Adapter för bärbar dator i datorn

kortplats på datorn.

upp, enligt bild C, och för in den ordentligt i CardBuskortplatsen.

till datorn. Om du blir ombedd att sätta in originalskivan för Windows sätter du in cd-skivan och anger sökvägen (till exempel D:\).

visas ikonen Wireless Network Monitor (övervakare för trådlösa nätverk) för Wireless-G Adapter för bärbar dator.

Dubbelklicka på ikonen om du vill använda Wireless Network Monitor (övervakare för trådlösa nätverk) för att kontrollera länkinformation, söka efter tillgängliga trådlösa nätverk eller göra ytterligare ändringar i konfigurationen.

Windows XP-användare: Gå till steg

Användare av Windows 98, Me och

2000: Grattis! Installationen av

Wireless-G Adapter för bärbar dator

är klar.

Avaktivera Windows XP

Windows XP har ett inbyggt konfigureringsverktyg. Om du vill konfigurera adaptern genom att använda Wireless Network Monitor (övervakare för trådlösa nätverk) måste du avaktivera Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration. Följ instruktionerna i steg A

A Ikonen Windows XP Wireless Zero

Wireless Zero Configuration

-C.

Configuration visas i systemfältet på skrivbordet. Dubbelklicka på ikonen.

B Alla tillgängliga trådlösa nätverk

visas på skärmen. Klicka på Avancerat.

På skärmen för trådlösa nätverk

avmarkerar du rutan bredvid Konfigurera trådlöst nätverk.

Klicka därefter på OK.

Användare av Windows XP Wireless

Zero Configuration: Grattis!

Installationen av Wireless-G

Adapter för bärbar dator är klar.

Mer information och felsökningshjälp finns i användarhandboken på cd-skivan. Information om hur du kontaktar vår tekniska supportavdelning finns i den särskilda bilagan.

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User Guide

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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 © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

This User Guide

The User Guide to the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster has been designed to make understanding networking easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this guide:

This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Adapter.

This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Adapter.

This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Adapter.

In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this:

word: definition.

Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this:

Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section in the “Table of Contents”.

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Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4

Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 Network Layout 5

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 6

The LED Indicators 6

Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration 7

The Installation Procedure 8

Chapter 5: Hardware Installation 12

Connecting the Adapter 12

Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 13

Accessing the WLAN Monitor 13 Link Information 13 Site Survey 16 Profiles 17 Creating a New Profile 18

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 30

Common Problems and Solutions 30 Frequently Asked Questions 31

Appendix B: Wireless Security 34

Security Precautions 34 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 34

Appendix C: Windows Help 37 Appendix D: Glossary 38 Appendix E: Specifications 45 Appendix F: Warranty Information 46 Appendix G: Regulatory Information 47 Appendix H: Contact Information 53

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Figure 3-1: Front Panel 6 Figure 4-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 7 Figure 4-2: The Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 8 Figure 4-3: The Setup Wizard’s Wireless Mode Screen 8 Figure 4-4: The Setup Wizard’s Ad-Hoc Mode Screen 9 Figure 4-5: The Setup Wizard’s WEP Screen 9 Figure 4-6: The Setup Wizard’s WPA-PSK Screen 10 Figure 4-7: The Setup Wizard’s Check Settings Screen 10 Figure 4-8: The Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 11 Figure 5-1: How the Adapter installs into your notebook 12 Figure 6-1: Link Information 13 Figure 6-2: More Information-Network Settings 14 Figure 6-3: More Information-Network Statistics 15 Figure 6-4: Site Survey 16 Figure 6-5: Profiles 17 Figure 6-6: Importing a Profile 17 Figure 6-7: Exporting a Profile 17 Figure 6-8: Creating a New Profile 18 Figure 6-9: Enter Profile Name 18 Figure 6-10: Wireless Mode for New Profile 19 Figure 6-11: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 19 Figure 6-12: Netowork Settings 20 Figure 6-13: Wireless Security for New Profile 21 Figure 6-14: WEP Setting for New Profile 21 Figure 6-15: WPA-PSK Settings 22 Figure 6-16: TKIP Settings 22 Figure 6-17: WPA RADIUS Settings 23 Figure 6-18: Encryption Type 23 Figure 6-19: EAP-TLS Authentication 24 Figure 6-20: EAP-TTLS Authentication 24 Figure 6-21: EAP-MD5 Authentication 25 Figure 6-22: EAP-PEAP Authentication 25 Figure 6-23: EAP-LEAP Authentication 25

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Figure 6-24: RADIUS Settings 26 Figure 6-25: EAP-TLS Authentication 26 Figure 6-26: EAP-TTLS Authentication 27 Figure 6-27: EAP-MD5 Authentication 27 Figure 6-28: EAP-PEAP Authentication 28 Figure 6-29: LEAP Authentication 28 Figure 6-30: TKIP Settings 29 Figure 6-31: EAP-TLS Authentication 29

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever.

Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network. This adapter communicates over the 54Mbps 802.11g wireless standard, which is almost five times faster than

802.11b. But since they share the same 2,4GHz radio band, the Adapter can also communicate with the widely used 11Mbps 802.11b standard.

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.

network: a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.

adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your PC.

The included Setup Wizard will walk you through configuring the adapter to your network's settings, step by step. Then just slide it into your notebook's PC Card slot and enjoy network access with your notebook computer, while retaining true mobility.

Once you're connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet, and share files and other resources such as printers and network storage with other computers on the network. At home, you can surf the web or use instant messaging to chat with friends while sitting out on the patio. Your wireless connection is protected by up to 128-bit WEP encryption.

You'll also be able to connect with any of the growing number of public wireless hotspots springing up in coffee shops, airport lounges, hotels and convention centers. And as those hotspots upgrade to the new high-speed Wireless-G standard, you'll be ready to take advantage of the increased speeds.

Get connected to current-standard 802.11b networks today, and be prepared for the future with the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster from Linksys.

Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome

802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2,4GHz.

802.11g an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2,4GHz.

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster

What’s in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster.

• 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-G Notebook Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.

• Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration This chapter instructs you on how to install the Adapter’s Setup Wizard and Configure the Adapter

• Chapter 5: Hardware Installation This chapter shows you how to connect the Adapter to your PC.

• Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Monitor This chapter show you how to use the Adapter’s WLAN 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: Wireless Security This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network.

• Appendix C: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.

• Appendix D: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

• Appendix E: Specifications This appendix provides the Adapter’s technical specifications.

• Appendix F: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Adapter’s warranty information.

Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster

• Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information.

• Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster

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.

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.

topology: the physical layout of a network.

ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices

communicating directly with each other (peerto-peer) without the use of an access point.

infrastructure: a wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.

roaming: the ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection.

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.

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ssid: your wireless network's name.

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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/international for more information about wireless products.

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

The LED Indicators

The Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity.

Figure 3-1: Front Panel

Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on.

Link Green. The Link LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection.

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Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration

The Wireless Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. The Setup Wizard will install the WLAN Monitor and driver, as well as configure the Adapter.

NOTE: You must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware. On the first screen you must choose a languge to continue.

Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

On the Welcome screen, you have the following choices:

Install - Click the Install button to begin the software installation process.

User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide.

Exit - Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.

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Figure 4-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen

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The Installation Procedure

1. To install the Adapter, click the Install button on the Welcome screen.

2. After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button if you agree, or click the Cancel button to end the installation.

3. The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a network mode. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to network with computers on your wired network using a wireless access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless computers to network directly with each other.

Figure 4-2: The Setup Wizard’s License Agreement

In the SSID field, enter the SSID of your wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase). Click the Next button.

NOTE: Network SSIDs should be unique to your network and identical for all devices within the network.

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Figure 4-3: The Setup Wizard’s Wireless Mode Screen

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4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, select the correct operating channel for your network. Then, select the Network Mode from the drop-down menu. Click the Next button, and go to Step 5. Click the Back button to change any settings.

Channel - The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network. If you are unsure about which channel to use, select the default channel.

Network Mode - Select Mixed Mode, and both Wireless-G and Wireless-B computers will be allowed on the network, but the speed will be reduced. Select G-Only Mode for maximum speed, but no Wireless-B users will be allowed on the network.

5. Select the type of security you want to use: 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, or WPA-PSK. All devices in a network must use the same type.

WEP

WEP - To use WEP encryption, select 64-bits or 128-bit characters from the drop-down menu, and enter a

passphrase or WEP key.

Passphrase - Instead of manually entering a WEP key, you can enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. This passphrase must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)

WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.

Transmit Key - The default transmit key number is 1. If your network’s access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the Transmit Key drop-down box.

Authentication -The default is set to Auto, where it auto-detects for Shared Key or Open system. Shared Key is when both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication. Open key is when the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication. All points on your network must use the same authentication type.

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Figure 4-4: The Setup Wizard’s Ad-Hoc Mode Screen

Figure 4-5: The Setup Wizard’s WEP Screen

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Click the Next button to continue.s. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen. Click the Help button for more information.

WPA-PSK

WPA-PSK offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys.

Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, for the Encryption Type. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field..

Click the Next button to continue.s. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen. Click the Help button for more information.

Figure 4-6: The Setup Wizard’s WPA-PSK Screen

6. The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it starts to install files. Click Next if you are satisfied with your settings, or click Back to change any settings.

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Figure 4-7: The Setup Wizard’s Check Settings Screen

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7. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click the Exit button.

Proceed to “Chapter 5: Hardware Installation.”

Figure 4-8: The Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen

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Chapter 5: Hardware Installation

NOTE: You must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware.

Connecting the Adapter

1. Turn off your notebook PC.

2. Locate an available CardBus slot on your notebook PC.

3. With the connector pin end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up, slide the Adapter into the CardBus slot until it locks in place.

4. Restart your notebook PC. The Power LED should light up when the Adapter is installed correctly.

5. Windows will begin copying the driver files to your computer. If Windows asks you for the original Windows CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM, and direct Windows to its correct location (e.g., D:\).

The installation of the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter is complete.

If you want to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or make additional

configuration changes, go to “Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor.”

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Figure 5-1: How the Adapter installs into your notebook

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Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Use the WLAN Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings.

Accessing the WLAN Monitor

After installing the Adapter, the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor icon will appear in your system tray. Double-click the icon.

The Link Information screen will appear. From this screen, you can find out how strong the current wireless signal is and how good the connection’s quality is. You can also click the More Information button to view additional status information about the current wireless connection. To search for available wireless networks, click the

Site Survey tab. To perform configuration changes, click the Profiles tab.

Link Information

The Link Information screen displays network mode, signal strength, and link quality information about the current connection. It also provides a button to click for additional status information.

Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode - The screen indicates whether the Adapter is currently working in adhoc or infrastructure mode.

Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength.

Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection.

Click the More Information button to view additional information about the wireless network connection.

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Figure 6-1: Link Information

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Clicking the More Information button displays more information about the Adapter’s connection, as shown below:

Wireless Network Status

The Networks Settings screen provides information on your current network settings.

Wireless Network Status

Status - The status of the wireless network connection.

SSID - This is the unique name of the wireless network.

Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use is displayed here.

Transfer Rate - The data transfer rate of the current connection is shown here.

Channel - The channel to which the wireless network devices are set.

Encryption- The status of the security feature.

Authentication - This is your wireless network’s authentication method.

Network Mode - The wireless mode currently in use.

IP Address - The IP Address of the Adapter.

Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask of the Adapter.

Default Gateway - The Default Gateway address of the Adapter.

DNS - The DNS address of the Adapter.

DHCP Client- This displays the status of the DHCP client.

MAC - The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point.

Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength.

Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection.

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Figure 6-2: More Information-Network Settings

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Click the Statistics button to go to the Network Statistics screen. Click the Back button to return to the initial Link Information screen. Click the Save to Profile button to save the currently active connection to a profile.

Wireless Network Statistics

The Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings.

Transmit Rate - The data transfer rate of the current connection.(In Auto mode, the Adapter dynamically shifts to the fastest data transfer rate possible at any given time.)

Receive Rate - The rate that data is received.

Packets Received - This shows the packets received by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the

Wireless Network or since the Refresh button was last pressed.

Packets Transmitted - This shows the packets transmitted from the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the Wireless Network or since the Refresh button was last pressed.

Bytes Received - This shows the bytes received by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the Wireless Network or since the Refresh button was last pressed.

Bytes Transmitted - This shows the bytes transmitted from the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the Wireless Network or since the Refresh button was last pressed.

Noise Level - This is your wireless network’s authentication method.

Signal Strength - This shows the Adapter’s IP Address.

Driver Version - This shows the version of the Adapter’s driver.

Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength.

Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection.

Click the Back button to return to the initial Link Information screen. Click the Status button to go to the Network Status screen. Click the Save to Profile button to save the currently active connection to a profile. Click

the Refresh Stats button to refresh the screen.

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Figure 6-3: More Information-Network Statistics

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Site Survey

The Site Survey screen displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection in the table on the right. This table shows the network’s SSID, Channel, and the quality of the wireless signal the Adapter is receiving. You may click SSID, CH (Channel), or Signal, to sort by that field.

SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network.

CH - The channel upon which the network broadcasts.

Signal - The percentage of signal strength, from 0 to 100%.

Site Information

For each network selected, the following settings are listed:

SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network.

Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use.

Channel - The channel to which the wireless network devices are set.

Encryption- The status of the encryption security feature.

MAC - The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point.

Refresh - Click the Refresh button to perform a new search for wireless devices.

Connect - To connect to one of the networks on the list, select the wireless network, and click the Connect

button.

Figure 6-4: Site Survey

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Profiles

The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. The table on the right displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection This table shows the network’s profile name and the wireless network’s SSID, as set in the connection profile.

Profile Information

For each profile selected, the following are listed:

Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use.

Transfer Rate - The Adapter is set to Auto mode, so it will dynamically shift to the fastest data transfer rate

possible at any given time.

Channel - The channel to which the wireless network devices are set.

Encryption- The status of the encryption security feature.

Authentication - The authentication setting for the network.

Connect - To connect to a wireless network using a specific profile, select the profile, and click the Connect

button.

New - Click the New button to create a new profile. See the next section, “Creating a New Profile,” for detailed instructions.

Edit - Select a profile, and click the Edit button to change an existing profile.

Import - Click the Import button to import a profile that has been saved in another location. Select the appropriate file, and click the Open button.

Export - Select the profile you want to save in a different location, and click the Export button. Direct Windows to the appropriate folder, and click the OK button.

Delete - Click the Delete button to delete a profile.

NOTE: If you want to export more than one profile, you have to export them one at a time.

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Figure 6-5: Profiles

Figure 6-6: Importing a Profile

Figure 6-7: Exporting a Profile

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Creating a New Profile

1. On the Profiles screen, click the New button to create a new profile.

2. Enter a name for the new profile, and click the OK button. Click the Cancel button to return to the Profiles screen without entering a name.

Figure 6-8: Creating a New Profile

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Figure 6-9: Enter Profile Name

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3. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a wireless access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless computers to communicate directly with each other. Enter the SSID for your network.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

Infrastructure Mode - This mode allows wireless and wired networks to communicate through an access point.

Ad-Hoc Mode - This mode allows wireless-equipped computers to communicate directly with each other. No access point is used.

SSID - The network name. It must be used for all the devices in your wireless network. It is case sensitive. It should be a unique name to help prevent others from entering your network.

4. The Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, select the correct operating channel for your network from the Channel drop-down menu. Then, select the Network Mode from the drop-down menu. Click the Next button, and go to Step 5. Click the Back button to change any settings.

Figure 6-10: Wireless Mode for New Profile

Channel - The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network. If you are unsure about which channel to use, select the default channel.

Network Mode - Select Mixed Mode, and both Wireless-G and Wireless-B computers will be allowed on the network, but the speed may be reduced. Select G-Only Mode for maximum speed, but no Wireless-B users will be allowed on the network. Select B-Only Mode for Wireless-B users only.

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Figure 6-11: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings

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5. The Network Settings screen will appear next. If your network has a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP). Click the Next button to continue, or click the Cancel button to return to the Profiles screen.

If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Specify the IP Setting. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS appropriate for your network. You must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS address, leave these fields empty. Click the Next button to continue, or click the Cancel button to return to the Profiles screen.

IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network. Subnet Mask - The Adapter’s Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired network’s Subnet Mask. Default Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here. DNS 1 and DNS 2 - Enter the DNS address of your (wired) Ethernet network here

Figure 6-12: Netowork Settings

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6. The Wireless Security screen will appear. Select WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA Radius, or Radius for the Encryption Method. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WPA-PSK stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption, and RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. If you don’t want to use encryption, select Disabled. Then, click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

WEP

WEP - To use WEP encryption, select 64-bits or 128-bit characters from the drop-down menu, and enter a

passphrase or key.

Figure 6-13: Wireless Security for New Profile

Transmit Key - The default transmit key number is 1. If your network’s access point or wireless router uses

transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the Transmit Key drop-down box.

Key 1- The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.

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Figure 6-14: WEP Setting for New Profile

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WPA-PSK

WPA-PSK offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Click the Next button to continue . Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, for the Encryption Type. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field.

Figure 6-15: WPA-PSK Settings

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Figure 6-16: TKIP Settings

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WPA RADIUS.

WPA RADIUS features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA Radius offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. It offers five authentication methods: EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MD5, EAP-PEAP, and LEAP.

Click the Next button to continue. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, for the Encryption Type.

Click the Next button to continue. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

Figure 6-17: WPA RADIUS Settings

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Figure 6-18: Encryption Type

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From the next screen, select the Authentication Method from the drop-down menu. The options are described below.

EAP-TLS

Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. Select Validate server cerificate to make sure that the certificate for the server is valid.

Click the Next button to continue. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

EAP-TTLS

Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Select Validate server cerificate to make sure that the certificate for the server is valid. Select the TTLS Protocol from the drop-down menu.

Figure 6-19: EAP-TLS Authentication

Click the Next button to continue. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

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Figure 6-20: EAP-TTLS Authentication

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EAP-MD5

Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field.

Click the Next button to continue. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

EAP-PEAP

Click the Next button to continue. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

LEAP

Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field.

Click the Next button to continue. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

Figure 6-21: EAP-MD5 Authentication

Figure 6-22: EAP-PEAP Authentication

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Figure 6-23: EAP-LEAP Authentication

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RADIUS

RADIUS features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) It offers five authentication methods: EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MD5, EAPPEAP, and LEAP.

Click the Next button to continue. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

From the next screen, select the Authentication Method from the drop-down menu. The options are described below.

EAP-TLS

cerificate to make sure that the certificate for the server is valid.

Figure 6-24: RADIUS Settings

Click the Next button to continue. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

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Figure 6-25: EAP-TLS Authentication

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EAP-TTLS

Click the Next button to continue. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

EAP-MD5

Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field.

Figure 6-26: EAP-TTLS Authentication

Click the Next button to continue. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

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Figure 6-27: EAP-MD5 Authentication

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EAP-PEAP

Click the Next button to continue. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

LEAP

Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field.

Figure 6-28: EAP-PEAP Authentication

Click the Next button to continue. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

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Figure 6-29: LEAP Authentication

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7. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next showing the new settings. To save the new settings, click the Save button. To edit the new settings, click the Back button. To exit the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit.

8. The Congratulations screen will appear next. Click Activate new settings now to implement the new settings immediately and return to the Link Information screen. Click Activate new settings later to keep the current settings active and return to the Profiles screen.

Figure 6-30: TKIP Settings

You have successfully created a connection profile.

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Figure 6-31: EAP-TLS Authentication

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com/international or www.linksys.com.

Common Problems and Solutions

1. My computer does not recognize the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter.

Make sure that the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter is properly inserted into the PC Card slot.

2. The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properly.

Reinsert the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter into the notebook or desktop’s USB port. For Windows 98SE or Me, right-click on My Computer, and select Properties. Select the Device Manager tab, and click on the Network Adapter. You will find the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter if it is installed successfully. If you see a yellow exclamation mark, the resources may be conflicting and you must follow the steps below:

• Uninstall the driver software from your PC.

• Restart your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as specified in this User Guide.

3. I cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration.

Make sure that the notebook or desktop is powered on. Make sure that the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter is configured with the same SSID and security settings as the other computers in the Infrastructure configuration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network?

This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application’s user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network.

Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network?

Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN (local area network). Refer to the game’s user guide for more information.

What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?

It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard. The 802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2,4GHz.

What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?

It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11g standard. The 802.11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2,4GHz.

What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?

The product supports the following IEEE 802.11b functions:

• CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol

• Multi-Channel Roaming

• Automatic Rate Selection

• RTS/CTS feature

• Fragmentation

• Power Management

What IEEE 802.11g features are supported?

The product supports the following IEEE 802.11g functions:

• CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol

• OFDM protocol

• Multi-Channel Roaming

• Automatic Rate Selection

• RTS/CTS feature

• Fragmentation

• Power Management

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What is ad-hoc mode?

When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other. The ad-hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired network.

What is infrastructure mode?

When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point.

What is roaming?

Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continuously while moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single access point. Before using the roaming function, the workstation must make sure that it is the same channel number with the access point of dedicated coverage area.

To achieve true seamless connectivity, the wireless LAN must incorporate a number of different functions. Each node and access point, for example, must always acknowledge receipt of each message. Each node must maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data. Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes. In such a system, the user’s end node undertakes a search for the best possible access to the system. First, it evaluates such factors as signal strength and quality, as well as the message load currently being carried by each access point and the distance of each access point to the wired backbone. Based on that information, the node next selects the right access point and registers its address. Communications between end node and host computer can then be transmitted up and down the backbone.

As the user moves on, the end node’s RF transmitter regularly checks the system to determine whether it is in touch with the original access point or whether it should seek a new one. When a node no longer receives acknowledgment from its original access point, it undertakes a new search. Upon finding a new access point, it then re-registers, and the communication process continues.

What is ISM band?

The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band. Spectrum in the vicinity of 2,4 GHz, in particular, is being made available worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high-speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe.

What is Spread Spectrum?

Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. In other words, more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but the trade-off produces a signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that

Appendix A: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions

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the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal looks like background noise. There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).

What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?

Frequency-Hopping Spread-Spectrum (FHSS) uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver. Properly synchronized, the net effect is to maintain a single logical channel. To an unintended receiver, FHSS appears to be short-duration impulse noise. Direct-Sequence SpreadSpectrum (DSSS) generates a redundant bit pattern for each bit to be transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping code). The longer the chip, the greater the probability that the original data can be recovered. Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission, statistical techniques embedded in the radio can recover the original data without the need for retransmission. To an unintended receiver, DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband receivers.

Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air?

WLAN features two-fold protection in security. On the hardware side, as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology, it has the inherent security feature of scrambling. On the software side, WLAN offers the encryption function (WEP) to enhance security and access control.

What is WEP?

WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions

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Appendix B: Wireless Security

Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network.

Security Precautions

The following is a complete list of security precautions to take (at least steps 1 through 5 should be followed):

1. Change the default SSID.

2. Disable SSID Broadcast.

3. Change the default password for the Administrator account.

4. Enable MAC Address Filtering.

5. Change the SSID periodically.

6. Use the highest encryption algorithm possible. Use WPA if it is available. Please note that this may reduce your network performance.

7. Change the WEP encryption keys periodically.

Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks

Wireless networks are easy to find. Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network, wireless networking products first listen for “beacon messages”. These messages can be easily decrypted and contain much of the network’s information, such as the network’s SSID (Service Set Identifier). Here are the steps you can take:

Change the administrator’s password regularly. With every wireless networking device you use, keep in mind that network settings (SSID, WEP keys, etc.) are stored in its firmware. Your network administrator is the only person who can change network settings. If a hacker gets a hold of the administrator’s password, he, too, can change those settings. So, make it harder for a hacker to get that information. Change the administrator’s password regularly.

SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID:

Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions

Note: Some of these security features are available only through the network router or access point. Refer to the router or access point’s documentation for more information.

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1. Disable Broadcast

2. Make it unique

3. Change it often

Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID.

Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use.

Change your SSID regularly so that any hackers who have gained access to your wireless network will have to start from the beginning in trying to break in.

MAC Addresses. Enable MAC Address filtering. MAC Address filtering will allow you to provide access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses. This makes it harder for a hacker to access your network with a random MAC Address.

WEP Encryption. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is often looked upon as a cure-all for wireless security concerns. This is overstating WEP’s ability. Again, this can only provide enough security to make a hacker’s job more difficult.

There are several ways that WEP can be maximized:

1. Use the highest level of encryption possible

2. Use “Shared Key” authentication

3. Change your WEP key regularly

WPA. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the newest and best available standard in Wi-Fi security. Three modes are available: WPA-PSK, WPA Radius, and Radius. WPA-PSK gives you a choice of two encryption methods: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), which utilizes a stronger encryption method and incorporates Message Integrity Code (MIC) to provide protection against hackers, and AES (Advanced Encryption System), which utilizes a symmetric 128-Bit block data encryption. WPA RADIUS offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) utilizes a RADIUS server for authentication.

Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks

Important: Always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same encryption method and encryption key or your wireless network will not function properly.

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WPA-PSK. If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, and enter a

password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters.

WPA RADIUS. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.) WPA Radius offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys.

RADIUS. WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.)

Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network’s performance, but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network, encryption should be used.

These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer.

Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks

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Appendix C: Windows Help

All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

TCP/IP

Before a computer can communicate with an access point or wireless router, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless networks as well. Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP/IP.

Shared Resources

If you wish to share printers, folder, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources.

Network Neighborhood/My Network Places

Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending upon the version of Windows you're running). Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network.

Appendix C: Windows Help

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Appendix D: Glossary

802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an

operating frequency of 5GHz.

802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an

operating frequency of 2,4GHz.

802.11g - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an

operating frequency of 2,4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.

Adapter - A device that adds network functionality to your PC.

Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of

an access point.

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) - A method that uses up to 256-bit key encryption to secure data.

Backbone - The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together, and handles the

most data.

Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network.

Beacon Interval - Data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized.

Bit - A binary digit.

Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions.

Bridge - A device that connects different networks.

Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection.

Browser - An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the

World Wide Web.

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Buffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and

networking activities so one isn't held up by the other.

Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long

Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the

Internet.

CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions.

CTS (Clear To Send) - A signal sent by a wireless device, signifying that it is ready to receive data.

Daisy Chain - A method used to connect devices in a series, one after the other.

Database - A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and

updated.

DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - Allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address.

Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign

temporary IP addresses to network computers by "leasing" an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.

DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet.

DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.

Domain - A specific name for a network of computers.

Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network.

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines.

DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) - Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a

lower probability of information being lost in transit.

Appendix D: Glossary

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DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless

efficiency.

Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.

EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access.

Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.

EAP-PEAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system, such as passwords.

EAP-TLS (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security) - A mutual authentication method that uses digital certificates.

Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network.

Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common

transmission medium.

Finger - A program that tells you the name associated with an e-mail address.

Firewall - A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a

network from users from other networks.

Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device.

Fragmentation -Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot

support the original size of the packet.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network.

Full Duplex - The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously.

Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols.

Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a

time.

Hardware - The physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices.

HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World

Wide Web.

Appendix D: Glossary

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IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - An independent institute that develops networking

standards.

Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.

IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network.

IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.

IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.

IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer.

ISM band - Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions.

ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.

LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.

LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A mutual authentication method that uses a username

and password system.

MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device.

Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data transmission.

mIRC - An Internet Relay Chat program that runs under Windows.

Multicasting - Sending data to a group of destinations at once.

NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different

IP address for the Internet.

Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.

NNTP (Network News Transfer Protocol) - The protocol used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet.

Node - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station.

Appendix D: Glossary

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OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream

into a number of lower-speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit.

Packet - A unit of data sent over a network.

Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically

generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products.

Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.

POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet.

Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) - A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power.

PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication

(username and password) in addition to data transport.

PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe.

Preamble - Part of the wireless signal that synchronizes network traffic.

RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - A protocol that uses an authentication server to control

network access.

RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires.

Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the

connection.

Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together.

RTS (Request To Send) - A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting.

Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications,

and other services.

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet.

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol.

Appendix D: Glossary

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Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a

"program".

SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices.

SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects every incoming packet of information

before allowing it to enter the network.

Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission.

SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name.

Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network.

Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path.

Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.

Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of

devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network.

Teln et - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.

TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password

capability.

Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period.

TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for

each packet transmitted.

Topology - The physical layout of a network.

TX Rate - Transmission Rate.

Appendix D: Glossary

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UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement

from the recipient of the data that is sent.

Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.

Upload - To transmit a file over a network.

URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet.

VPN (Virtual Private Network) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another

over the Internet.

WAN (Wide Area Network)- The Internet.

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for

greater security.

WINIPCFG - A Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.

WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with

each other wirelessly.

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.

Appendix D: Glossary

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Appendix E: Specifications

Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b

Channels 11 Channels (most of Western Hemisphere)

13 Channels (most of Europe)

LEDs Power, Link

Transmit Power 18 dBm

Protocols 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps); 802.11g: OFDM

Security Features WEP, AES, TKIP, 802.1x

WEP Key Bits 64, 128 Bit

Dimensions 115 mm x 54 mm x 7,5 mm

Unit Weight 0,047 kg.

Certifications FCC, IC-03, CE

Operating Temp. 0ºC to 55ºC

Storage Temp. -25ºC to 70ºC

Operating Humidity 5% to 95%, Non-Condensing

Storage Humidity 5% to 95%, Non-Condensing

Appendix E: Specifications

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Appendix F: Warranty Information

LIMITED WARRANTY

Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser.

If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number, if applicable. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING. If You are requested to return the Product, mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. You are responsible for shipping defective Products to Linksys. Linksys pays for UPS Ground shipping from Linksys back to You only. Customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to You. This warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction.

This warranty does not apply if the Product (a) has been altered, except by Linksys, (b) has not been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Linksys, or (c) has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress, misuse, negligence, or accident. In addition, due to the continual development of new techniques for intruding upon and attacking networks, Linksys does not warrant that the Product will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack.

TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUE OR PROFIT, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE), EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You.

This Warranty is valid and may be processed only in the country of purchase.

Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623.

Appendix F: Warranty Information

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Appendix G: Regulatory Information

FCC Statement

•Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

FCC Statement

•This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

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

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

interference by one or more of the following measures:

•-•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•-•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

•-•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

•to which the receiver is connected.

• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices

•-•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's

•This device complies with 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.

• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

•FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

authority to operate this equipment.

•IMPORTANT NOTE:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment

•FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

•This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the

Industry Canada (Canada)

specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

•

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

•This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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

Buffalo declared that WLI2-CB-G54L is limited in CH1~11 by specified firmware controlled in USA.

for the system according to the Canadian regulations.

IC Statement

"Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device." "To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing."

Appendix G: Regulatory Information

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