LINKSYS WPC54GV12 User Manual
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
User’s Manual
Rev Draft.
User’s Manual
Federal Communication Commission Interference 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. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
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This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
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About this manual
This User’ s Manual describes how to install and operate your CardBus Wireless
LAN Card. Please read this manual before you install the product.
This manual includes the following topics:
Product description and features.
Hardware installation procedure.
Software installation procedure.
FAQ
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Table of Contents
About this manual..........................................................................................3
Chapter 1 - Introduction .................................................5
Features ..................................................................................................5
What is Wireless LAN?...........................................................................6
Wireless LAN Modes ..............................................................................6
Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration ...................................................7
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation...................................8
Package Contents...................................................................................8
System Requirements for the Adapter...................................................8
Hardware description..............................................................................8
Inserting the Wireless LAN Card............................................................8
LED Indicators.........................................................................................9
Ejecting the Wireless LAN card..............................................................9
Chapter 3 – Driver Installation for Windows .................. 11
Driver installation for Windows 98........................................................11
Driver installation for Windows 2000................................................... 14
Driver installation for Windows ME ..................................................... 17
Driver installation for Windows XP...................................................... 19
Chapter 4 – Installing and Using the Wireless Utility.....21
Installation in Windows ........................................................................ 21
Using Wireless Utility In Windows XP................................................. 24
Use Windows Wireless Network Configuration ..........................................24
Use Wireless LAN Utility ................................................................................27
Use Wireless LAN Utility In Windows 98, 2000 and ME.................... 30
Configuring the CardBus Wireless LAN Card..................................... 30
Chapter 5 – Installing Network Protocols......................34
Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 98 and Millennium ..... 34
Appendix A – FAQ.......................................................37
Appendix B – Specifications ........................................38
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the CardBus Wireless LAN Card. This high-speed
CardBus Wireless LAN Card provides you with an innovative wireless networking
solution. The Adapter is easy to set up and use. With this innovative wireless
technology, you can share files and printers on the network—without inconvenient
wires!
The Adapter is a network Adapter with a rate of 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps operating
in the ISM band using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) transmission
implementing the IEEE 802.11b standard. This Adapter provides Device Drivers
for Windows Operating Systems. It also provides tools for the configuration of the
Adapter. The tool, as well as the installation steps of the plug-and-play procedure
for the Windows operating systems, is described in this document.
Features
The CardBus Wireless LAN Card offers compliance with the IEEE 802.11b
specification. This feature allows them to communicate with other wireless
devices that support the standard. Features of the Adapter are:
Uses 2.4GHz frequency band, which complies with worldwide
requirement
Wireless interface following the IEEE 802.11b standard
Using CardBus interface
Enciphering/deciphering of wireless data by the implementation of the
WEP algorithm
Wire-free access to networked resources from anywhere beyond the
notebook
Allows users move between Access Points without resetting their
connection reconfiguration
Delivers data rate up to 11 Mbps
Supports 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps rates
Provide CardBus Wireless LAN Card Configuration utility
The Adapter uses external Antenna with LEDs indicating Power and Link
Supports most popular operating systems
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What is Wireless LAN?
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) systems offer a great number of
advantages over traditional wired systems. WLAN is flexible and easy to setup
and manage. They are also more economical than wired LAN systems.
Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLAN transmit and receive data through
the air. WLAN combine data connectivity with user mobility. For example, users
can roam from a conference room to their office without being disconnected from
the LAN.
Using WLAN, users can conveniently access-shared information, and network
administrators can configure and augment networks without installing or moving
network cables.
WLAN technology provides users with many convenient and cost saving features:
• Mobility: WLAN provide LAN users with access to real-time information
anywhere in their organization, providing service opportunities that are
impossible with wired networks.
• Ease of Installation: Installing is easy for novice and expert users alike,
eliminating the need to install network cables in walls and ceilings.
• Scalability: WLAN can be configured in a variety of topologies to adapt to
specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed
and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users
to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users roaming over a broad
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area
Wireless LAN Modes
Wireless LANs can be configured in one of two ways:
Ad-hoc
Networking
Also known as a peer-to-peer network, an ad-hoc
network is one that allows all workstations and
computers in the network to act as servers to all other
users on the network. Users on the network can share
files, print to a shared printer, and access the Internet
with a shared modem. However, with ad-hoc
networking, users can only communicate with other
wireless LAN computers that are in the wireless LAN
workgroup, and are within range.
Infrastructure
Networking
Infrastructure networking differs from ad-hoc
networking in that it includes an access point. Unlike
the ad-hoc structure where users on the LAN contend
the shared bandwidth, on an infrastructure network the
access point can manage the bandwidth to maximize
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bandwidth utilization.
Additionally, the access point enables users on a
wireless LAN to access an existing wired network,
allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wired
networks resources, such as Internet, email, file
transfer, and printer sharing.
Infrastructure networking has the following advantages
over ad-hoc networking:
• Extended range: each wireless LAN computer
within the range of the access point can
communicate with other wireless LAN computers
within range of the access point.
• Roaming: the access point enables a wireless
LAN computer to move through a building and still
be connected to the LAN.
• Wired to wireless LAN connectivity: the access
point bridges the gap between wireless LANs and
their wired counterparts.
Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration
When configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN), be sure to note the following points:
• Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that the distance
between access points is not too far. In most buildings, WLAN Adapters
operate within a range of 100 ~ 300 feet, depending on the thickness and
structure of the walls.
• Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal. If there is
interference in transmitting through a wall, it may be that the wall has
reinforcing metal in its structure. Install another access point to circumvent
this problem.
• Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing struts that interfere
with WLAN transmission.
This concludes the first chapter. The next chapter deals with the hardware
installation of the Adapter.
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Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
This chapter covers connecting your CardBus Wireless LAN Card to CardBus slot
of notebook.
Package Contents
Please make sure that items below are included on package.
One CardBus Wireless LAN Card
One CD containing drivers and documentation
One Quick Installation Guide
System Requirements for the Adapter
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Notebook with CD-ROM drive
One free CardBus slot
Pentium-Class 90MHz or higher
Hardware description
The Wireless LAN Card is encased in a stainless compact frame and has a 68-pin
connector for attaching to the CardBus port of notebook.
Inserting the Wireless LAN Card
Note!
These instructions apply to most notebook computers. For detailed
information on inserting PC cards into your notebook, consult the
notebook manual.
Follow the procedure below to install the Wireless LAN card.
1. With 68-pin connector of the card facing the CardBus slots on notebook,
slide the card all the way into an empty slot.
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2. Connect to a network.
LED Indicators
The following table describes the meaning of LED indicators:
LED MEANING
POWER Indicates that the Adapter is powered on (solid green).
Indicates link status. It is normally blinking. When blinking,
LINK
indicates that the card is scanning the channels, and the link
is not active. When lit, indicates that the card is locked to a
channel, and the link is active.
Ejecting the Wireless LAN card
After disconnecting from the LAN, you can eject the Wireless LAN card from the PC
Card slot of notebook.
Note!
In Windows XP/2000/ME/98 operating systems, you do not have to
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power down the notebook to remove the card. The card is
hot-swappable — you can remove the card when the notebook is
powered on. However, Microsoft recommends that you stop the card.
Refer to your Windows 2000/ME/98 online help for information on
stopping the Wireless LAN card.
Most notebooks have an eject lever or button for ejecting PC cards from the PC slots.
Consult your notebook manual for details.
Warning!
After hardware installation is completed, please go to Chapter 3 to install driver on
different Operating System.
To prevent data loss, do not eject the Wireless LAN card
when a data transmission is taking place. Exit your
communications program normally, stop the card if
necessary, and then remove the card.
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Chapter 3 – Driver Installation for Windows
The following sections cover CardBus Wireless LAN Card driver installation in the
Windows Operating Systems.
Note!
You have to install your hardware first before you begin to install
the drivers.
Driver installation for Windows 98
Follow the steps below to install the CardBus Wireless LAN Card drivers for Windows
98.
1. Insert the CardBus Wireless LAN Card to CardBus slot of notebook first. (Refer to
Chapter 2 – Hardware installation.)
2. After Windows 98 detects the CardBus Wireless LAN Card, the Add New
Hardware Wizard window appears. Clicks Next to continue the installation.
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3. A screen appears prompting you to select an installation method. Select Search for
the best driver for your device. (Recommended) and click Next to continue.
4. Ensure that the CD-ROM drive is selected. Inserts the driver CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive and clicks Next to continue.
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