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1. Congratulations Your manual setup through the Wireless Network Monitor is complete To check the link information search for available wireless networks or make additional configuration changes proceed to Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Congratulations Your profile has been successfully configured Figure 4 20 Congratulations screen Chapter 4 Setting up and Connecting the Wireless G Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter 15 Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information search for available wireless networks or create profiles that hold different configuration settings Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor After installing the Adapter the Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear in the system tray of your computer If the Wireless Network Monitor is enabled then the icon will be green If the Wireless Network Monitor is disabled or the Adapter is not connected then the icon will be gray Using the Wireless Network Monitor The opening screen of the Wireless Network Monitor is the Link Information screen 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 c
2. This wireless network has WPA Personal also know as Pre Shared Key enabled To connect to this network select the encryption type Enter the required passphrase in the appropriate field below Then click the Connect ZEDE e Sen W Des sette wireless security method use by your Kaze wo i Please select an encryption type used to protect your wireless data transmissions kx Please enter a Passphrase that is 8 to 63 characters in length Figure 4 6 WPA Personal Needed for Connection wep wired equivalent privacy a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security encryption encoding data transmitted in a network 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 Wireless G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster If your network has the wireless security PSK2 Pre shared key 2 enabled this screen will appear Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a pre shared key of 8 63 characters in the Passphrase field Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3 3 After the software has been successfully installed the Congratulations screen will appear Click Connect to Network to connect to your network For more information about the Wireless Network Monitor refer to Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Congratulations The installation of the Wir
3. 48 Wireless G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment WEEE This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol English Environmental Information for Customers in the European Union European Directive 2002 96 EC requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the product and or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste The symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams It is your responsibility to dispose of this and other electric and electronic equipment via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or local authorities Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health For more detailed information about the disposal of your old equipment please contact your local authorities waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Cestina Czech Informace o ochran zivotniho prostredi pro z kazniky v zemich Evropsk unie Evropska sm rnice 2002 96 ES zakazuje aby zafizeni oznacen timto symbolem na produktu anebo na obalu bylo likvidovano s netrideny
4. Deutsch German Umweltinformation f r Kunden innerhalb der Europ ischen Union Die Europ ische Richtlinie 2002 96 EC verlangt dass technische Ausr stung die direkt am Ger t und oder an der Verpackung mit diesem Symbol versehen ist nicht zusammen mit unsortiertem Gemeindeabfall entsorgt werden darf Das Symbol weist darauf hin dass das Produkt von regul rem Haushaltm ll getrennt entsorgt werden sollte Es liegt in Ihrer Verantwortung dieses Ger t und andere elektrische und elektronische Ger te ber die daf r zust ndigen und von der Regierung oder rtlichen Beh rden dazu bestimmten Sammelstellen zu entsorgen Ordnungsgem es Entsorgen und Recyceln tr gt dazu bei potentielle negative Folgen f r Umwelt und die menschliche Gesundheit zu vermeiden Wenn Sie weitere Informationen zur Entsorgung Ihrer Altger te ben tigen wenden Sie sich bitte an die rtlichen Beh rden oder st dtischen Entsorgungsdienste oder an den H ndler bei dem Sie das Produkt erworben haben Eesti Estonian Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002 96 EU n uete kohaselt on seadmeid millel on tootel v i pakendil k esolev s mbol keelatud k rvaldada koos sorteerimata olmej tmetega See s mbol n itab et toode tuleks k rvaldada eraldi tavalistest olmej tmevoogudest Olete kohustatud k rvaldama k esoleva ja ka muud elektri ja elektroonikaseadmed riigi v i kohalike ametiasutuste poolt ette
5. The LED Indicators The Network Adapter s LEDs display information about network activity don Geen Wireless G Notebook Adapter with Cisco SYSTEMS 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 Sm Notebook Adapter Starting the Setup The Wireless G Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure The Setup Wizard will install the driver and Wireless Network Monitor as well as connect and configure the Adapter IMPORTANT Do not connect the Adapter until you are instructed to do so or the setup will not work 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 Click Here to Start Click the Click Here to Start 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 1 To install the Adapter click the Click Here to Start button on the Welcome screen 2 After reading the License Agreement click the Next button if you agree and want to continue the
6. 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 Personal WPA Enterprise and Radius WPA Personal 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 Enterprise offers two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service utilizes a RADIUS server for authentication A 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 funct
7. Figure 4 3 Connecting the Adapter LUNKSYS A Dirizien of Caco Syria inc Creating a Profile Available Wireless Network Please select the wireless network that you want to connect to then click Connect button to continue If you are not sure select the wireless network with the strongest signal strength wen Disabisd 00 02 00 30 02 A0 Refresh 100 amp WPA TKIP 00 02 00 30 02 AA 100 WEF 64 bit 00 02 00 30 D2 MA Figure 4 4 Available Wireless Network Wireless G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooste 1 If you have wireless security enabled on your network continue to step 2 If you don t have wireless security enabled continue to step 3 If your network has the wireless security WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy enabled this screen will appear Select 64 bit or 128 bit Then enter a passphrase or WEP key Passphrase Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field so a WEP key is automatically generated The passphrase is case sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters It 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 For 64 bit encryption enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters For 128 bit encry
8. PSK2 Chapter 4 Setting up and Connecting the Wireless G Notebook Adapter 12 Setting up the Adapter WPA Enterprise LINKSYS A Oiviwon of Caco Systems inc WPA Enterprise features WPA security used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router WPA Enterprise offers two authentication methods EAP TLS and PEAP as well as two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Creating a Profile Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Authentication EAP TLS e Please select the authentication method that you use to access your Enter the Login Name used for authentication Server Name Enter the Server Name used for authentication Optional EAP TLS Please select the certificate used for authentication Encryption AES sl Please select the encryption type used to protect the wireless data transmissions Authentication Select the authentication method your network is using EAP TLS or PEAP If you selected EAP TLS enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field this is optional From the Certificate drop down menu select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network Select the type of encryption TKIP or AES from the Encryption drop down menu Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return t
9. and click the Export button Direct Windows to the appropriate folder and click the Save button d NOTE If you want to export more than one profile you have to export them one at a time Link Information Site Survey Click the Profile name and the Connect button to use pre configured wireless network settings Use the menu below to manage your wireless network s Profiles TC Documents and Settings 131385 Program Files L WINDOWS Filename Per Files of type Clg fief det D Cancel Figure 5 10 Import a Profile Save in See Local Disk C Documents and Settings C31386 IC Program Files C3WINDOWS Wee Save as type Cig gel dai D Cancel Figure 5 11 Export a Profile 20 Delete Select the profile you want to delete and then click the Delete button Create a New Profile The next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter e Available Wireless Network For most users Use this option if you already have a network set up The networks available to this Adapter will be listed on this screen You can choose one of these networks and click the Connect button to connect to it Click the Refresh button to update the Available Wireless Network list e Manual Setup If your network is not listed on this screen select Manual Setup to set up the adapter manually This method of setting up the Adapter is intended for
10. as described in the 802 11 standard What is WPA WPA is Wi Fi Protected Access a wireless security protocol that can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server What is RADIUS RADIUS is Remote Authentication Dial In User Service which uses an authentication server to control network access 33 Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration If your computer is running Windows XP then this choice will be available If you want to use Windows XP N Wireless Zero Configuration to control the Adapter instead of using the Wireless Network Monitor then right click on the Wireless Network Monitor and select Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration Figure B 1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon If you want to switch back to the Wireless Network Monitor right click the Wireless Network Monitor icon and select Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor About Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration Tum Monitor off Figure B 2 Windows XP Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration 1 After installing the Adapter the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon will appear in your computer s system tray Double click the icon Wireless networks detected NOTE For more information about Wireless Zero Configuration refer One or more wireless networks are in range of this computer to Windows Help To see the list and connect click this message Figure B 3 Windows XP Wireless Zero Con
11. riel lectrique ou lectronique par les moyens de collecte indiqu s par le gouvernement et les pouvoirs publics des collectivit s territoriales L limination et le recyclage en bonne et due forme ont pour but de lutter contre l impact n faste potentiel de ce type de produits sur l environnement et la sant publique Pour plus d informations sur le mode d limination de votre ancien quipement veuillez prendre contact avec les pouvoirs publics locaux le service de traitement des d chets ou l endroit ou vous avez achet le produit Italiano ltalian Informazioni relative all ambiente per i clienti residenti nell Unione Europea La direttiva europea 2002 96 EC richiede che le apparecchiature contrassegnate con questo simbolo sul prodotto e o sull imballaggio non siano smaltite insieme ai rifiuti urbani non differenziati II simbolo indica che questo prodotto non deve essere smaltito insieme ai normali rifiuti domestici E responsabilit del proprietario smaltire sia questi prodotti sia le altre apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche mediante le specifiche strutture di raccolta indicate dal governo o dagli enti pubblici locali II corretto smaltimento ed il riciclaggio aiuteranno a prevenire conseguenze potenzialmente negative per l ambiente e per la salute dell essere umano Per ricevere informazioni piu dettagliate circa lo smaltimento delle vecchie apparecchiature in Vostro possesso Vi invitiamo a contattare gli enti pubblici di comp
12. Advanced Users only The setup for each option is described step by step under the appropriate heading on the following pages Click Exit to close the Setup Wizard if you wish to set up the Adapter later Available Wireless Network The available networks are listed in the table on the center of the screen by SSID Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click the Connect button If you do not see your network listed you can click the Refresh button to bring the list up again If the network utilizes wireless security you will need to configure security on the Adapter If not you will be taken directly to the Congratulations screen 1 If you have wireless security enabled on your network continue to step 2 If you don t have wireless security enabled continue to step 3 2 If your network has the wireless security WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy enabled this screen will appear Select 64 bit or 128 bit Then enter a passphrase or WEP key Passphrase Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field so a WEP key is automatically generated The passphrase is case sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters It 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 Creating a Profile Available Wireless Network Please select the wir
13. Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster 4 If your network uses wireless security WEP enter the WEP Key used into the Network Key and Confirm network key fields If your network uses wireless security WPA Personal enter the Passphrase used into the Network Key and Confirm network key fields Click the Connect button 5 Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your connection is active For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer click the Start button select Help and choose Support Enter the keyword wireless in the field provided and press the Enter key The installation of the Windows XP Wireless Configuration is complete Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Network Connection The network linksys requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect Network key PFFF Confirm network key enecccccce Figure B 6 Network Connection Wireless Security NOTE Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a passphrase Enter the exact AN WEP key used by your access point i Wireless Network Connection A Choose a wireless network Network Tasks rA Refresh network bst Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more D Set up a wireless network y linksys Co
14. 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
15. generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which is found by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment or devices e Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s e Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body Safety Notices Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using this product during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Industry Canada Canada This device complies with Canadian ICES 003 and RSS210 rules Cet appareil est conforme aux normes NMB 003 et RSS210 d Industry Canada
16. installation or click the Cancel button to end the installation 3 Windows will begin copying the files onto your PC ter 4 Setting up and Connecting the Wireless G Welcome to the Setup Wizard for your wireless adapter Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster ws WPESAGR coss Figure 4 1 Setup Wizard s Welcome Screen LINKSYS License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully Press the PAGE DOWN key or use the Scroll Bar to see the rest of the agreement END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR Linksys Wireless Adapter NXIPORTANT BEAD CAREFULLY Tees Linkage End User Liten Ii you accept the terms of this Agreement click Next to continue If not choose Cancel and the Setup Wizard will close You must click Next to continue the installation process s Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Setup Wizard vi 1 wu WPCSABR Figure 4 2 Setup Wizard s License Agreement Connecting the Adapter 1 2 Locate an available CardBus slot on your notebook PC 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 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 Then click Next Windows 98 and Windows Me users may need to restart their PCs again when prompted to do so The Power LED
17. n htud kogumispunktide kaudu Seadmete korrektne k rvaldamine ja ringlussev tt aitab v ltida v imalikke negatiivseid tagaj rgi keskkonnale ning inimeste tervisele Vanade seadmete k rvaldamise kohta t psema informatsiooni saamiseks v tke palun hendust kohalike ametiasutustega j tmek itlusfirmaga v i kauplusega kust te toote ostsite Appendix H Regulatory Information Espa ol Spanish Informaci n medioambiental para clientes de la Uni n Europea La Directiva 2002 96 CE de la UE exige que los equipos que lleven este simbolo en el propio aparato y o en su embalaje no deben eliminarse junto con otros residuos urbanos no seleccionados El simbolo indica que el producto en cuesti n debe separarse de los residuos dom sticos convencionales con vistas a su eliminaci n Es responsabilidad suya desechar este y cualesquiera otros aparatos el ctricos y electr nicos a trav s de los puntos de recogida que ponen a su disposici n el gobierno y las autoridades locales Al desechar y reciclar correctamente estos aparatos estar contribuyendo a evitar posibles consecuencias negativas para el medio ambiente y la salud de las personas Si desea obtener informaci n m s detallada sobre la eliminaci n segura de su aparato usado consulte a las autoridades locales al servicio de recogida y eliminaci n de residuos de su zona o pregunte en la tienda donde adquiri el producto AAnvika Greek ZTOIXEIA TIEPIBAGAAOVTIKNS Trpooragciag yra TE
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19. required passphrase or WEP key in the appropriate feig below Then press the Connect button Please select the wireless security method used by pour ixistiag witen network Toine ere nger Re 152 b l encryption 152 ba encrppion is available dor SG 17 enis The Foie is cas seenaitivn and shoukd bir ao mone Bue 16 characters in length sphere mio br agaaa eaa Figure 5 6 WEP Key Needed for Connection A Deine al Cia Tyne inc WPA Personal Needed for Connection This wireless network has WPA Personal also knoe as Pre S amp ared Key enabled Ta connect to this nabwork select the encryption type Enter the mequined passphrase in the appropriate field below Then press the Connect bution Deise sebbel the windlass security method used by pour existing encryption r Please select an encrypiion type used to prefect your wireless data traegemi s sion ENTM PleasessteraFPasspheest tatis 8 to 63 characters in length This wireless network has PSI enabled Ta connect to this network ip Phe requred passsevase in the appropriate field below Then click the Connect button Please select the wireless security method used by your iv existing wirrless mrponi Piaje enter a Passphrasa that is B 10 63 characters in length Figure 5 8 PSK2 Needed for Connection 19 If the network has PSK2 wireless security enabled then you will see the PSK2 Needed for Connection screen Enter the network
20. s Passphrase or pre shared key in the Passphrase field To connect to the network click Connect To cancel the connection click Cancel Profiles The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups The table on the left displays a list of available profiles with their profile names and SSIDs Profile The name of the profile is displayed here SSID The SSID or unique name of the wireless network is displayed here Profile Information For each profile selected the following are listed Wireless Mode This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use Transfer Rate The data transfer rate of the current connection is shown here Channel This is the channel to which the wireless network devices are set Security The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here Authentication The authentication setting for the network is shown here Connect To connect to a wireless network using a specific profile select the profile and click Connect New Click the New button to create a new profile See the next section Creating a New Profile for detailed instructions Edit Select the profile you want to change and then click the Edit button 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
21. settings If your wireless network doesn t have wireless security select Disabled and then click the Next button to continue Proceed to Step 6 If your wireless network has wireless security select the method of security used WEP WPA Personal PSK2 WPA Enterprise or RADIUS WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy and WPA stands for Wi Fi Protected Access PSK2 stands for Pre shared Key2 WPA is a stronger security method than WEP RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial In User Service Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Proceed to the appropriate section for your security method WEP WPA Personal PSK2 WPA Enterprise or RADIUS WEP WEP Select 64 bit or 128 bit encryption Passphrase 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 For 64 bit encryption enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters For 128 bit encryption enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9 and A to F Advanced Users TX Key T
22. the PEAP tunnel Wireless Security RADIUS Please select the authentication method that you use to access your network Enter te Login Name used for authenticaion Authentication Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Enter the Password used for authentication Enter the Server Name used for authentication Optional Certificate Please select the certificate used for authentication Inner Authen D Please select the inner authentication method used E inside the PEAP tunnel Figure 4 18 Wireless Security RADIUS PEAP Chapter 4 Setting up and Connecting the Wireless G Notebook Adapter 14 Setting up the Adapter Wireless G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster 6 The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next and show the new settings To save the new settings click the Save button To edit the new settings click the Back button To exit the Manual Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor click Exit Confirm New Settings linksys Intrastracture 6 Mixed Mode WER 12 amp hit Auta 182 168 1 100 255 255 755 0 Default Gateway 152 16811 DNS 10 10 10 10 Figure 4 19 Confirm New Settings 7 The Congratulations screen will appear next Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings and return to the Link Information screen Click Return to Profiles screen to return to the Profiles screen
23. 9 functions e CSMA CA plus Acknowledge protocol OFDM protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS feature Fragmentation Power Management 31 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 This type of 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
24. 96 EC sz m eur pai uni s ir nyelv megkiv nja hogy azokat a term keket amelyeken s vagy amelyek csomagol s n az alabbi cimke megjelenik tilos a t bbi szelektalatlan lakoss gi hullad kkal egy tt kidobni A cimke azt jel li hogy az adott term k kidobasakor a szokvanyos h ztart si hullad kelsz llit si rendszerekt l elk l n tett elj r st kell alkalmazni Az n felel ss ge hogy ezt s m s elektromos s elektronikus berendez seit a korm nyzati vagy a helyi hat s gok ltal kijel lt gy jt redszereken kereszt l szamolja fel A megfelel hulladekfeldolgozas segit a k rnyezetre s az emberi eg szs gre potenci lisan rtalmas negativ hat sok megel z s ben Ha elavult berendezeseinek felsz mol s hoz tov bbi r szletes inform ci ra van szuks ge k rj k l pjen kapcsolatba a helyi hat s gokkal a hullad kfeldolgoz si szolg lattal vagy azzal zlettel ahol a term ket v s rolta 51 Wireless G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Nederlands Dutch Milieu informatie voor klanten in de Europese Unie De Europese Richtlijn 2002 96 EC schrijft voor dat apparatuur die is voorzien van dit symbool op het product of de verpakking niet mag worden ingezameld met niet gescheiden huishoudelijk afval Dit symbool geeft aan dat het product apart moet worden ingezameld U bent zelf verantwoordelijk voor de vernietiging van deze en andere elektrische en elektronische apparatuur via de daarvoor door de lan
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26. LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc 2AGHz Cisco SYSTEMS Model No WPC54GR Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems Inc and or its affiliates in the U S and certain other countries Copyright 2006 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders WARNING This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling How to Use this User Guide This user guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the Notebook Adapter easier than ever Look for the following items when reading this User Guide This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Notebook Adapter something that could damage your property or the Notebook Adapter This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is you might need to do while using the Notebook Adapter 2 This question mark provides you with a reminder about something 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
27. PA Personal Wi Fi Protected Access enabled this screen will appear Encryption Select the type of algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES from the Encryption drop down menu Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a pre shared key of 8 63 characters in the Passphrase field Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3 If your network has the wireless security PSK2 Pre shared key 2 enabled this screen will appear Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a pre shared key of 8 63 characters in the Passphrase field Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3 After the software has been successfully installed the Congratulations screen will appear Click Connect to Network to connect to your network implement the new settings and return to the Link Information screen Congratulations The profile has been successfully configured Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Create a New Profile This wireless network has APA Personal also know as Pre Shaned Key enabled To connect la his feebieork select fhe encrypiion type Enter the required passphrase in the apprapriate field below Then Please select the wireless security metod used by your Y Pax ind f Please select an encryption bros used In protect poor wireless data transmissions Deag enter a Passpeeura that i B a ET characters in length Figure 5 2 WPA Personal Needed for Connection This wireless netsork has PSKZ enabled To connect to
28. Received This shows the packets received by the Adapter in real time since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics 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 Statistics 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 Statistics button was last pressed Bytes Transmitted This shows the bytes transmitted by the Adapter in real time since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed Driver Version This shows the version of the Adapter s driver Noise Level This shows the level of background noise affecting the wireless signal A lower reading translates into a higher quality signal Signal Strength This is the intensity of the wireless signal received by the Adapter Transmit Power This is the power output at which the Adapter is transmitting Up Time This indicates the length of the most recent connection to a wireless network Total Up Time This indicates the cumulative total of the Adapter s connection time 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 t
29. Security WEP Figure 5 18 Wireless Security WPA Personal Figure 5 19 Wireless Security PSK2 Figure 5 20 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Using EAP TLS Figure 5 21 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Using PEAP Figure 5 22 Wireless Security RADIUS Using EAP TLS Figure 5 23 Wireless Security RADIUS Using PEAP Figure 5 24 Confirm New Settings for New Profile Figure 5 25 Congratulations Figure B 1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon Figure B 2 Windows XP Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration Figure B 3 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Icon Figure B 4 Available Wireless Network Figure B 5 No Wireless Security Figure B 6 Network Connection Wireless Security Figure B 7 Wireless Network Connection Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Setting up your network and your Wireless G Network Adapter with RangeBooster is easier than ever How does the Adapter do this Like all wireless products the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network whether it s using the Wireless G 802 119 or Wireless B 802 11b standard But what does all of this mean Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources You can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer s hard drive Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games So networks are not only useful in homes
30. Symbol ten wskazuje e produkt nie powinien by usuwany razem ze zwyk ymi odpadami z gospodarstw domowych Na Panstwu spoczywa obowi zek wyrzucania tego i innych urz dze elektrycznych oraz elektronicznych w punktach odbioru wyznaczonych przez w adze krajowe lub lokalne Pozbywanie sie sprz tu we w a ciwy spos b i jego recykling pomog zapobiec potencjalnie negatywnym konsekwencjom dla rodowiska i zdrowia ludzkiego W celu uzyskania szczeg owych informacji o usuwaniu starego sprz tu prosimy zwr ci sie do lokalnych w adz stuzb oczyszczania miasta lub sklepu w kt rym produkt zosta nabyty Appendix H Regulatory Information Portugu s Portuguese Informa o ambiental para clientes da Uni o Europeia A Directiva Europeia 2002 96 CE exige que o equipamento que exibe este simbolo no produto e ou na sua embalagem n o seja eliminado junto com os residuos municipais n o separados O simbolo indica que este produto deve ser eliminado separadamente dos residuos dom sticos regulares da sua responsabilidade eliminar este e qualquer outro equipamento el ctrico e electr nico atraves dos instala es de recolha designadas pelas autoridades governamentais ou locais A elimina o e reciclagem correctas ajudar o a prevenir as consequ ncias negativas para o ambiente e para a sa de humana Para obter informa es mais detalhadas sobre a forma de eliminar o seu equipamento antigo contacte as autoridades locais os servicos d
31. and offices they can also be fun PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables By sharing the same wireless settings within their transmission radius they form a wireless network The included Setup Wizard walks you through configuring the Adapter to your wireless network settings step by step Use the instructions in this Guide to help you set up and connect the Adapter using the Setup Wizard These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Adapter What s in this User Guide This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless G Notebook Adapter e Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter s applications and this User Guide e Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking e Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Notebook Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter e Chapter 4 Setting up and Connecting the Wireless G Notebook Adapter This chapter instructs you on how to install and configure the Adapter adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC network a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing storage and or transmission between users 802 11g a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 802 11b a w
32. cific authentication methods work within this framework 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 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 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 HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web 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 42 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 ISP Internet Service Provi
33. ddress and Subnet Mask on this screen If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS addresses leave these fields empty 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 Click the Next button to continue or click the Back button to return to the previous screen 3 The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point Click the Ad Hoc Mode radio button if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point Enter the SSID for your network Infrastructure Mode Use this mode if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point Ad Hoc Mode Use this mode if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point SSID This is the wireless network name that must be used for all the devices in your wireless network It is case sensitive and should be a unique name to help prevent others from entering your network Click the Next button to continue or click the Back button to return to the previous screen Available Wireless Network Please select Ge mieie rertonk
34. delijke of plaatselijke overheid aangewezen inzamelingskanalen De juiste vernietiging en recycling van deze apparatuur voorkomt mogelijke negatieve gevolgen voor het milieu en de gezondheid Voor meer informatie over het vernietigen van uw oude apparatuur neemt u contact op met de plaatselijke autoriteiten of afvalverwerkingsdienst of met de winkel waar u het product hebt aangeschaft Norsk Norwegian Miljeinformasjon for kunder i EU EU direktiv 2002 96 EF krever at utstyr med falgende symbol avbildet p produktet og eller pakningen ikke m kastes sammen med usortert avfall Symbolet indikerer at dette produktet skal handteres atskilt fra ordinaer avfallsinnsamling for husholdningsavfall Det er ditt ansvar kvitte deg med dette produktet og annet elektrisk og elektronisk avfall via egne innsamlingsordninger slik myndighetene eller kommunene bestemmer Korrekt avfallshandtering og gjenvinning vil v re med pa forhindre mulige negative konsekvenser for milj og helse For n rmere informasjon om h ndtering av det kasserte utstyret ditt kan du ta kontakt med kommunen en innsamlingsstasjon for avfall eller butikken der du kjepte produktet Polski Polish Informacja dla klient w w Unii Europejskiej o przepisach dotycz cych ochrony rodowiska Dyrektywa Europejska 2002 96 EC wymaga aby sprz t oznaczony symbolem znajduj cym sie na produkcie i lub jego opakowaniu nie by wyrzucany razem z innymi niesortowanymi odpadami komunalnymi
35. der A company that provides access to the Internet LAN The computers and networking products that make up your local network 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 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 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 t
36. description like this Figure 0 1 Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section wpcb4gr UG 51102NC BW Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome What s in this User Guide Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators Chapter 4 Setting up and Connecting the Wireless G Notebook Adapter Starting the Setup Connecting the Adapter Setting up the Adapter Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information Site Survey Profiles Create a New Profile Appendix A Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix C Wireless Security Security Precautions security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix D Windows Help Appendix E Glossary Appendix F Specifications NNO OO RWW LA sch Appendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix I Contact Information 47 48 94 List of Figures Figure 3 1 Front Panel Figure 4 1 Setup Wizard s Welcome Screen Figure 4 2 Setup Wizard s License Agreement Figure 4 3 Connecting the Adapter Figure 4 4 Available Wireless Network Figure 4 5 WEP Key Needed for C
37. ducts em Te Passgtrase is caso sons an stuk be ro mor EE TER WEP Key The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network For 64 bit encryption Ee CC enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters For 128 bit encryption enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters BELS 0 0 B sett f r rer saba etna sating 1 i Select your network s authentication type Default setting Auto Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9 and A to F Advanced Users TX 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 7X Key drop down box Figure 5 17 Wireless Security WEP Authentication The default is set to Auto so it will auto detect for Shared Key or Open System authentication For Shared Key authentication both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication For Open System authentication the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication If you are not sure which authentication method to select keep the default Auto Click the Next button to continue or click the Back button to return to the previous screen E Creating a Profile WPA Personal SE GE EE NN pe WPA Personal offers two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select TKIP or Den min UFR EE AES for encryption Then enter a Passphrase that is 8 63 characters in length Encryptio
38. e Server Name field this is optional From the Certificate drop down menu select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen PEAP If you selected PEAP enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field this is optional From the Certificate drop down menu select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network if you want to use any certificate keep the default setting Trust Any Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Wireless Network Monitor Creating a Profile Wireless Security RADIUS Please select the authentication method that you use lo access your network Enter the Login Name used for authentication Enter the Server Name used for authentication Optional Please select the certificate used for authentication Figure 5 22 Wireless Security RADIUS Using EAP TLS LUINKSYS A Divider gl Coco Systeme lac Creating a Profile Wireless Security RADIUS Authentication PE wj Please select tha authentication method that you use to access your network Enter the Login Na
39. e elimina o de residuos ou o estabelecimento comercial onde adquiriu o produto Sloven ina Slovak Inform cie o ochrane ivotn ho prostredia pre z kaznikov v Eur pskej nii Pod a eur pskej smernice 2002 96 ES zariadenie s t mto symbolom na produkte a alebo jeho baleni nesmie byt likvidovane spolu s netriedenym komun lnym odpadom Symbol znamen e produkt by sa mal likvidova oddelene od be n ho odpadu z dom cnosti Je va ou povinnos ou likvidova toto I ostatn elektrick a elektronick zariadenia prostrednictvom pecializovan ch zbern ch zariadeni urcenych vl dou alebo miestnymi org nmi Spr vna likvidacia a recykl cia pom e zabr ni pripadnym negativnym dopadom na ivotn prostredie a zdravie udi Ak mate z ujem o podrobnej ie inform cie o likvid cii star ho zariadenia obr tte sa prosim na miestne organy organiz cie zaoberaj ce sa likvid ciou odpadov alebo obchod v ktorom ste si produkt zak pili Sloven ina Slovene Okoljske informacije za stranke v Evropski uniji Evropska direktiva 2002 96 EC prepoveduje odlaganje opreme ozna ene s tem simbolom na izdelku in ali na embala i med obicajne nerazvr ene odpadke Ta simbol opozarja da je treba izdelek odvre i lo eno od preostalih gospodinjskih odpadkov Va a odgovornost je da to in preostalo elektri no in elektronsko opremo odnesete na posebna zbirali a ki jih dolo ijo dr avne ustanove ali lokalna uprava S praviln
40. ect Infrastructure Mode if you want ta connect to a wireless router or access point Select Ad Hoc Mode if you want t connect to another wireless device directly without using wireless router r access paint Infrastructure Mode Ad Hoe Mode Picas enter the wireless neier eame 510 fer your eriretess network EZB The S510 Service Set IDentifier is the wireless network name shared by all devices in a wireless network Note The SSID Is Figure 5 15 Wireless Mode Creating a Profile Ad Hoc Mode Settings Select the Channel used by all of the devices in your wireless MEW Network Mixed Mote Select a Network Mode In Mixed Mode Wireless B and nis Ki Wireless G devices can both access your network In G Onty Moda no Wireless B device can access your network Note Mixed Mode networks may experience reductions in speed Figure 5 16 Ad Hoc Mode Settings 24 WEP WEP Select 64 bit or 128 bit encryption Passphrase Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field so a WEP key is automatically generated It is case denn ep ra sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters This passphrase must match the Wireless Security WEP passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only If wu disatied E to use wer encryption select either 64 bit or 128 08 you have any non Linksys wireless products enter the WEP key manually on those pro
41. eless G Notebook Adapter is complete To check the link information search for available wireless networks or make additional configuration changes proceed to Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Chapter 4 Setting up and Connecting the Wireless G Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter PSK2 Needed for Connection This wireless network has PSK2 enabled To connect to this network enter the required passphrase in the appropriate field below Then click the Connect button Security Ho ro 0v Please select the wireless security method used by your T existing wireless network Passphrase Please enter a Passphrase that is 8 to 63 characters in ength Figure 4 7 PSK2 Needed for Connection Congratulations Your profile has been successfully configured Figure 4 8 Congratulations Manual Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks you can use Manual Setup 1 Click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the adapter manually 2 The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor will appear If your network has a router or other DHCP server click the radio button next to Obtain network settings automatically DHCP If your network does not have a DHCP server click the radio button next to Specify network settings Enter an IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and DNS addresses appropriate for your network You must specify the IP A
42. eless network that you want t connect to then click Connect button to continue H you are not sure select the wireless network with the strongest signal strength amp 1008 WPAITP 00 02 D0 30 D2 A 8 100 ran 00 02 DO 30 D2 AA _ Figure 5 12 Create a New Profile A Deeaion of Claco ies lnc WEP Key Needed for Connection This wireless network has WEP encryption enabled To connect t this network select the level of WER encryption Enter the required passphrase or WEP key in the appropriate field below Then click the Connect ENDEK wer EI Pese sect the wireless security method used by your existing wireless network Touse WEP encryption select 64 bit or 128 bit The iS Gabe sensitive and should be no more than 16 characters in length When entering this manually it should be 10 characters f r 64 bit encryption or 26 characters for 128 bit encryption Valid hexadecimal characters are A through E and numbers O through 9 Figure 5 1 WEP Key Needed for Connection 21 Wireless G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster 3 WEP Key The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network For 64 bit encryption enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters For 128 bit encryption enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9 and A to F Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3 If your network has the wireless security W
43. etenza il servizio di smaltimento rifiuti o il negozio nel quale avete acquistato il prodotto Latviesu valoda Latvian Ekologiska informacija klientiem Eiropas Savienibas jurisdikcija Direktiva 2002 96 EK ir prasiba ka aprikojumu kam pievienota zime uz pasa izstradajuma vai uz t iesainojuma nedrikst izmest neskirota veida kopa ar komun lajiem atkritumiem tiem ko rada viet ji iedz vot ji un uz mumi Si zime nozim to ka Si ierice ir jaizmet atkritumos t lai t nenonaktu kopa ar parastiem m jsaimniec bas atkritumiem J su pien kums ir So un citas elektriskas un elektroniskas ier ces izmest atkritumos izmantojot ipasus atkritumu sav k anas veidus un l dzek us ko nodro ina valsts un pa vald bu iest des Ja izme ana atkritumos un p rstr de tiek veikta pareizi tad mazin s iesp jamais kait jums dabai un cilv ku vesel bai S k kas zi as par novecoju a apr kojuma izme anu atkritumos j s varat sa emt viet j pa vald b atkritumu sav k anas dienest k ar veikal kur iegadajaties So izstr d jumu Appendix H Regulatory Information LietuvSkai Lithuanian Aplinkosaugos informacija skirta Europos Sajungos vartotojams Europos direktyva 2002 96 EC numato kad jrangos kuri ir arba kurios pakuote yra pa ym ta iuo simboliu negalima alinti kartu su ner siuotomis komunalin mis atliekomis is simbolis rodo kad gaminj reikia alinti atskirai nuo bendro buitini atlieku srauto J s
44. evices to communicate with a wired network ad hoc a group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other peer to peer without the use of an access point infrastructure a wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point roaming the ability to take a wireless device from one access point s range to another without losing the connection ssid your wireless network s name Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802 11a 802 11b and 802 119 products With 802 119 products communicating with the 802 11b standard and some products incorporating both a and g products using these standards can communicate with each other Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802 11a 802 11b and 802 11g adapters such at the PC Cards for your laptop computers PCI Card for your desktop PC and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity Wireless products will also communicate with the wireless PrintServer When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network network ports on access points and wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys s switches or routers With these and many other Linksys products your networking options are limitless Go to the Linksys website at www linksys com for more information about wireless products Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Notebook Adapter
45. f the wireless network currently in use Channel This is the channel to which the wireless network devices are set Security The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here MAC Address The MAC address of the wireless network s access point is displayed here 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 If the network has encryption enabled then you will see a new screen appear If the network has the wireless security WEP encryption enabled then you will see the WEP Key Needed for Connection screen Select the appropriate level of WEP encryption 64 bit or 128 bit Then enter the network s Passphrase or WEP Key Click the Connect button To cancel the connection click the Cancel button If the network has the wireless security WPA Personal security enabled then you will see the WPA Personal Needed for Connection screen Select the appropriate encryption type TKIP or AES Enter the network s Passphrase or pre shared key in the Passphrase field Then click the Connect button To cancel the connection click the Cancel button Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Site Survey A Dein ol Gens Zeenen lic WEP Key Needed for Connection This wireless network has WEP encryption enabled To connect to this network select the level of WEP encryption Enter the
46. feat you wand bo concert In them chock Cenmect bution Ip contin pou are nel are select the wireless network ef the eroeges signal strength Figure 4 9 Available Wireless Network Linksys H Dep gg Cea Fries imc Creating a Profile Network Settings Obtain network settings automatically DHCP Select this option to have pour nebiebrk settings axsigned automaticaly Spacity network settings Select this option to specify the metwork settings Bor the adapter EIN ETT UEM O Figure 4 10 Network Settings Linksys H Ormin pf Chace Spelen ke Creating a Profile Wireless Mode Peale ieee ig Wiretors B thal urn tet qusT egen Ei tetrastrectere Made Select Infrastructure Mode l you want fo connect to a wireless router or access Ad Hoc Moda Figure 4 11 Wireless Mode Select Ad Hoc Mode if you want to connect to another wireless gerer directly without using a wireless rouler or access point Please ender tee Visa etter G re CASE ku rumen rede beer 10 4 If you chose Infrastructure Mode go to Step 5 now If you chose Ad Hoc Mode the Ad Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear Select the correct operating channel for your wireless network 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 keep the default setting Click the Next button Click the Back button to change any
47. figuration Icon 34 Wireless G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster 2 The screen that appears will show any available wireless network Select the network you want Click the Connect button If your network does not have wireless security enabled go to step 3 If your network does have wireless security enabled go to step 4 3 If your network does not have wireless security enabled click the Connect Anyway button to connect the Adapter to your network Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration NOTE Steps 2 and 3 are the instructions and screenshots for Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed i Wireless Network Connection 2 Nenat TAG Choose a wireless network gt Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information 2 Set up a wireless network linksys For a home or small office Unsecured wireless network gured for open access Information sent over this Related Tasks be visible to others IF you want to connect to this network J Learn about wireless networking fe Change the order of preferred networks EN Change advanced settings v Figure B 4 Available Wireless Network Wireless Network Connection You are connecting to the unsecured network linksys Information sent over this network is not encrypted and might be visible to other people Figure B 5 No Wireless Security 35 Wireless G
48. 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 802 11b standard It is one of the 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 11 Mbps 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 802 11b features are supported The product supports the following 802 11b functions e CSMA CA plus Acknowledge protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS feature Fragmentation Power Management What IEEE 802 119 features are supported The product supports the following IEEE 802 11
49. ge 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 A 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 37 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
50. hanges or create connection profiles 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 ad hoc 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 on the Wireless Network Status screen Figure 5 1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon Sie Survey You have successfully connected ta the access point and the Internet Internet reless G Notebook Adapter with Range Expansion Setup Wizard ei Figure 5 2 Link Information I WPCS4GR 16 Wireless Network Status The Wireless Network Status screen provides information on your current network settings Status This shows 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 This is the channel to which the wireless network devices are set Secu
51. hat 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 RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access 43 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 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 SPI Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network 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
52. he 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 7X Key drop down box A Direske al Choo Syriens inc Creating a Profile Ad Hoc Mode Settings Zim 5 HH Network Mode Mixed Mode Select the Channel used by all of the devices in your wireless network Select a Network Mode In Mixed Mode Wireless B and Wireless G devices can both access your network In G Only Mada no Wireless B device can access your network Nate Mixed Mode networks may experience redactions in speed Figure 4 12 Ad Hoc Mode Settings LuInksyS Dirisio of Gece Siem bec Creating a Profile Wireless Security WEP WEP Disabled w Passphrase For Advanced Users i To use WEP encryption select either amp 4 bit or 128 bil The Passphrase is case sensitive and should be no more than 16 characters In length When entering this manually it should be 10 characters for 64 bit encryption or 26 characters for 128 bit encryption Valid hexadecimal characters are A through E and numbers Q through 9 Select the transmit key for your network Default setting 1 Select your network s authentication type Default setting Auto Figure 4 13 Wireless Security WEP 11 Wireless G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Authentication The default is set to Auto so it will auto detect for Shared Key o
53. he devices in your wireless network It is case sensitive and should be a unique name to help prevent others from entering your network Click the Next button to continue or click the Back button to return to the previous screen If you chose Infrastructure Mode go to Step 5 now If you chose Ad Hoc Mode the Ad Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear Select the correct operating channel for your wireless network 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 keep the default setting Click the Next button Click the Back button to change any settings If your wireless network doesn t have wireless security select Disabled and then click the Next button to continue Proceed to Step 6 If your wireless network has wireless security select the method of security used WEP WPA Personal WPA Enterprise PSK2 or RADIUS WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy and WPA stands for Wi Fi Protected Access WPA is a stronger security method than WEP RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial In User Service PSK2 stands for Pre shared Key 2 Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Proceed to the appropriate section for your security method WEP WPA Personal PSK2 WPA Enterprise or RADIUS Creating a Profile Wireless Mode Pinger choose the Wireless Mode that her carts your neers Sel
54. he information on the World Wide Web Byte Aunit 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 Daisy Chain A method used to connect devices in a series one after the other 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 41 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 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 spe
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56. 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 the receiver knows the parameters of the spread spectrum signal being broadcast If a receiver is not tuned to 32 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 Spread Spectrum 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 What is WEP WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy a data privacy mechanism based on a shared key algorithm
57. ion properly 38 WPA Personal 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 Enterprise 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 Enterprise 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 39 Appendix D 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 utili
58. ireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz bit a binary digit encryption encoding data transmitted in a network Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor This chapter show you how to use the Adapter s Wireless Network Monitor Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions as well as frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the Adapter Appendix B 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 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 2 Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers each equipped with one wireles
59. is connected to the il SSC Router RADIUS offers two authentication types EAP TLS and PEAP Creating a Profile Authentication Select the authentication method your network is using EAP TLS or PEAP Wireless Security RADIUS Authentication 3 iw deen pee authentication method that you use OLEGA 81 Perte Login Name used for authentication Server Name Enter the Server Name used for authentication Optional Ti el _ Please select the certificate used tor authentication EAP TLS If you selected EAP TLS enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field this is optional From the Certificate drop down menu select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Figure 4 17 Wireless Security RADIUS EAP TLS PEAP If you selected PEAP enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field this is optional From the Certificate drop down menu select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network if you want to use any certificate keep the default setting Trust Any Then select the authentication method used inside
60. ly 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 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 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 e Uninstall the driver software from your PC e Restart your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as specified in this User Guide 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 WEP settings as the other computers in the Infrastructure configuration 30 Frequently Asked Questions Can I run an application
61. m komun lnim odpadem Tento symbol udava ze dany produkt musi byt likvidovan odd len od b zn ho komunalniho odpadu Odpovidate za likvidaci tohoto produktu a dalsich elektrickych a elektronickych zarizeni prostrednictvim ur en ch sb rn ch mist stanovenych vl dou nebo mistnimi ady Spr vn likvidace a recyklace pom h p edch zet potenci lnim negativnim dopad m na ivotn prost ed a lidsk zdrav Podrobn j informace o likvidaci star ho vybaveni si laskav vy dejte od mistnich adu podniku zabyvajiciho se likvidaci Komunalnich odpad nebo obchodu kde jste produkt zakoupili Appendix H Regulatory Information 49 Wireless G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Dansk Danish Miljoinformation for kunder i EU EU direktiv 2002 96 EF kraever at udstyr der baerer dette symbol p produktet og eller emballagen ikke ma bortskaffes som usorteret kommunalt affald Symbolet betyder at dette produkt skal bortskaffes adskilt fra det almindelige husholdningsaffald Det er dit ansvar at bortskaffe dette og andet elektrisk og elektronisk udstyr via bestemte indsamlingssteder udpeget af staten eller de lokale myndigheder Korrekt bortskaffelse og genvinding vil hj lpe med til at undg mulige skader for milj et og menneskers sundhed Kontakt venligst de lokale myndigheder renovationstjenesten eller den butik hvor du har k bt produktet ang ende mere detaljeret information om bortskaffelse af dit gamle udstyr
62. ma used for authentication Enter the Password used for authentication Enter the Server Name used for authentication Optional Please select the certificate used for authentication Please select the inner authentication method used inside tha PEAP tunnel Figure 5 23 Wireless Security RADIUS Using PEAP 28 Wireless G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster 6 The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next and show the new settings To save the new settings click the Save button To edit the new settings click the Back button To exit the Manual Setup through the LINKSYS Wireless Network Monitor click Exit Confirm New Settings linksys Infrastructure Mixed Mode WEP 128 bit Default Gateway 192 168 1 1 ONS 10 10 10 10 Figure 5 24 Confirm New Settings for New Profile 7 The Congratulations screen will appear next Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings immediately and return to the Link Information screen Click Return to Profiles Screen to keep the current settings active and return to the Profiles screen Congratulations Your profile has been successtully configured Congratulations The profile has been successfully configured Figure 5 25 Congratulations Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor 29 Create a New Profile Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts Common Problems and Solutions and Frequent
63. n Select the type of algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES from the Encryption drop down menu Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a pre shared key of 8 63 characters in the Passphrase field Figure 5 18 Wireless Security WPA Personal Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen 25 Wireless G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster PSK2 Enter a Passphrase that is 8 63 characters in length Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a pre shared key of 8 63 characters in the Passphrase field Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Create a New Profile Creating a Profile Wireless Security PSK2 Passphrase Piaase enter a Passphrase that is 8 1n 63 characters in length Figure 5 19 Wireless Security PSK2 wep wired equivalent privacy a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security encryption encoding data transmitted in a network 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 26 7 B WPA Enterprise LINKSYS A Division ef Cisco Sysnems tec WPA Enterprise features WPA security used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected t
64. n 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 Please direct all inquiries to Linksys P O Box 18558 Irvine CA 92623 47 Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications 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
65. nnected de for a home or small office i Related Tasks ij Leam about suingless networking gp Change the order of preferred networks Sj Change advanced Settings Figure B 7 Wireless Network Connection 36 Appendix C 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 Chan
66. o the Router WPA Enterprise offers two authentication methods EAP TLS and PEAP as well as two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Creating a Profile Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Authentication EAP TLS v Please select the authentication method that you use to access your network entor the Login Name usod far avthanticaton SUD Enter the Server Name used for authentication Optional EAP TL S Piease select the certificate used for authentication Encryption AES Please select the encryption type used to protect the wireless data transmissions Authentication Select the authentication method your network is using EAP TLS or PEAP If you selected EAP TLS enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field this is optional From the Certificate drop down menu select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network Select the type of encryption TKIP or AES from the Encryption drop down menu Figure 5 20 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Using Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen EAP TLS PEAP LINKSYS If you selected PEAP enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field Enter the name of the authentication serve
67. o the initial Link Information screen Click the Status button to go to the Wireless Network Status screen Click the Save to Profile button to save the currently active connection settings to a profile Click the Refresh button to reset the statistics Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor na Link Information Figure 5 4 More Information Network Statistics WU Nur dis y Below is a list of available wireless networks To search f r more wireless networks click the Refresh button To get more information about network click its name SSM To connect to thal network click the Consect button below 55ID linksys Wireless Moda iii Channel f Security Disabled MAC Address 00 02 D0 30 D2 AD Figure 5 5 Site Survey 18 Wireless G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays a list of available networks in the table on the left The table shows each 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 is displayed here CH This is the channel that the network uses Signal This is the percentage of signal strength from 0 to 100 Site Information For each network selected the following settings are listed SSID This the SSID or unique name of the wireless network Wireless Mode This is the mode o
68. o the previous screen Figure 4 15 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise EAP TLS PEAP If you selected PEAP enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field Enter the name of the authentication server in the Creating a Profile Server Name field this is optional From the Certificate drop down menu select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network if you want to use any certificate keep the default Wireless Security WPA Enterprise setting Trust Any Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel Select the type of DIETE ee Tei Pease select te authentication method mat you use encryption TKIP or AES from the Encryption drop down menu Enter the Login Name used for authentication Password Enter the Password used for authentication Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen BS Enter the Server Name used for authentication Optional Certificate TustAny Please select the certificate used for authentication EAP MSCHAP v2 Please KC inner authentication method used inside the tunn o e enai retki Figure 4 16 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise PEAP Wireless G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster RADIUS LINKSYS RADIUS features use of a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server
69. ommunicate 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 45 Appendix F Specifications Standards Channels LEDs Protocols Transmitted Power Receive Sensitivity Security Features WEP Key Bits Dimensions Unit Weight Certifications Operating Temp Storage Temp Operating Humidity Storage Humidity IEEE 802 119 IEEE 802 11b 11 Channels USA Canada 13 Channels Europe Power Link 802 11b CCK 11 Mbps DQPSK 2 Mbps DBPSK 1 Mbps 802 119 OFDM 802 119 16 1 dBm Typical 802 11b 19 1 dBm Typical 11Mbps Q 90dBm Typical 5AMbps 78dBm Typical WEP WPA 64 128 Bit 4 76 x 0 59 x 2 13 121 mm x 15 mm x 54 mm 1 76 oz 0 05 kg FCC Wi Fi 32 F to 149 F 0 C to 65 C 4 F to 185 F 20 C to 85 C 90 Maximum Non Condensing 90 Maximum Non Condensing 46 Appendix G 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
70. 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 bee
71. onnection Figure 4 6 WPA Personal Needed for Connection Figure 4 7 PSK2 Needed for Connection Figure 4 8 Congratulations Figure 4 9 Available Wireless Network Figure 4 10 Network Settings Figure 4 11 Wireless Mode Figure 4 12 Ad Hoc Mode Settings Figure 4 13 Wireless Security WEP Figure 4 14 Wireless Security WPA Personal Figure 4 1 Wireless Security PSK2 Figure 4 15 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise EAP TLS Figure 4 16 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise PEAP Figure 4 17 Wireless Security RADIUS EAP TLS Figure 4 18 Wireless Security RADIUS PEAP Figure 4 19 Confirm New Settings Figure 4 20 Congratulations screen Figure 5 1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon Figure 5 2 Link Information Figure 5 3 More Information Wireless Network Status Figure 5 4 More Information Network Statistics Figure 5 5 Site Survey Figure 5 6 WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 5 7 WPA Personal Needed for Connection Figure 5 8 PSK2 Needed for Connection c CO CON N CI Figure 5 9 Profiles Figure 5 10 Import a Profile Figure 5 11 Export a Profile Figure 5 12 Create a New Profile Figure 5 1 WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 5 2 WPA Personal Needed for Connection Figure 5 3 PSK2 Needed for Connection Figure 5 4 Congratulations Figure 5 13 Available Wireless Network Figure 5 14 Network Settings Figure 5 15 Wireless Mode Figure 5 16 Ad Hoc Mode Settings Figure 5 17 Wireless
72. ou are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS addresses leave these fields empty Network Settings 8 Obtain network settings automatically DHCP Select this option ta have your network settings assigned automatically IP Address This IP Address must be unique to your network E EENS Select this option to specify the network settings for the adapter 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 Click the Next button to continue or click the Back button to return to the previous screen Figure 5 14 Network Settings Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor 23 Create a New Profile 3 The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point Click the Ad Hoc Mode radio button if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point Enter the SSID for your network Infrastructure Mode Use this mode if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point Ad Hoc Mode Use this mode if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point SSID This is the wireless network name that must be used for all t
73. 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 Telnet 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 44 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 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 WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A group of computers and associated devices that c
74. ption enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9 and A to F Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3 If your network has the wireless security WPA Personal Wi Fi Protected Access enabled this screen will appear Encryption Select the type of algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES from the Encryption drop down menu Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a pre shared key of 8 63 characters in the Passphrase field Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3 em Chapter 4 Setting up and Connecting the Wireless G Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter LINKSYS A Division of Coe Septem Inc WEP Key Needed for Connection This wireless network has WEP encryption enabled To connect to this network select the level of WEP encryption Enter the required passphrase or WEP key in the appropriate field below Then click the Connect Please select the wireless security method used by your WEP To use WEP encryption select 64 bit or 128 bit Security The Passphrase is case sensitive and should be no more than 16 characters in length When entering this manually it should be 10 characters for 64 bit encryption or 26 characters for 126 bit encryption Valid hexadecimal characters are A through E and numbers 0 through 97 Figure 4 5 WEP Key Needed for Connection LINKSYS A Diiin of Cinco Zeep Inc WPA Personal Needed for Connection
75. r Open System authentication For Shared Key authentication both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for LINKSYS authentication For Open System authentication the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for acide authentication If you are not sure which authentication method to select keep the default Auto Creating a Profile Click the Next button to continue or click the Back button to return to the previous screen Wireless Security WPA Personal EIEN me a ease select the encryption type used to protect your WPA Personal lll A ML RO ORES DANN WPA Personal offers two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select TKIP or AES for encryption Then enter a Passphrase that is 8 63 characters in length Encryption Select the type of algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES from the Encryption drop down menu Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a pre shared key of 8 63 characters in the Passphrase field Figure 4 14 Wireless Security WPA Personal Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen PSK2 Creating a Profile Enter a Passphrase that is 8 63 characters in length Wireless Security PSK2 GEO EE EE Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a pre shared key of 8 63 characters in the Passphrase field Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Figure 4 1 Wireless Security
76. r in the Creating a Profile Server Name field this is optional From the Certificate drop down menu select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network if you want to use any certificate keep the default Wrote Sem WA Prid setting Trust Any Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel Select the type of ZEE es eo Login Name o in used for authentication encryption TKIP or AES from the Encryption drop down menu i HR ber Neg Aris Enter the Server Name used for authentication Optional Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Trust any vw RT HERMES CS OR Please select the inner authentication method used inside the e PEAP tunnel l AES i geng euet the nut type used to protect the wireless Figure 5 21 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Using PEAP al e Wireless Network Monitor 21 B 1 a fe f Al rnta le Tiras Adantaw war EA La Damen ss G Notebook Adapter with Range RADIUS RADIUS features use of a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router RADIUS offers two authentication types EAP TLS and PEAP Authentication Select the authentication method your network is using EAP TLS or PEAP EAP TLS If you selected EAP TLS enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the name of the authentication server in th
77. rity The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here Authentication This is your wireless network s authentication method IP Address The IP Address of the Adapter is displayed here Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of the Adapter is shown here Default Gateway The Default Gateway address of the Adapter is displayed here DNS This is the DNS address of the Adapter DHCP Client This displays the Adapter s status as a DHCP client MAC Address The MAC address of the wireless network s access point or wireless router is shown here 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 Statistics button to go to the Wireless 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 settings to a profile Figure 5 3 More Information Wireless Network Status 17 Wireless G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless Network Statistics The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings Transmit Rate This is 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 This is the rate at which data is received Packets
78. s 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 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 topology the physical layout of a network access point a device that allows wireless equipped computers and other d
79. should light up when the Adapter is installed correctly Setting up the Adapter The next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter Available Wireless Network For most users Use this option if you already have a network set up The networks available to this Adapter will be listed on this screen You can choose one of these networks and click the Connect button to connect to it Click the Refresh button to update the Available Wireless Network list Manual Setup If your network is not listed on this screen select Manual Setup to set up the adapter manually This method of setting up the Adapter is intended for Advanced Users only The setup for each option is described step by step under the appropriate heading on the following pages Click Exit to close the Setup Wizard if you wish to set up the Adapter later Available Wireless Network The available networks are listed in the table on the center of the screen by SSID Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click the Connect button If you do not see your network listed you can click the Refresh button to bring the list up again If the network utilizes wireless security you will need to configure security on the Adapter If not you will be taken directly to the Congratulations screen Connecting the Adapter Insert the Adapter inte the PCMCIA or CardBus slot of your PC
80. this network enter the required passphrisa in the appropriate field below Then click the Connect button Security vr e Please select the wireless security method used by your exitii vertinta tsbiork ETT Piras enter a Patsphrase thal dB 15 63 chatten in length Figure 5 3 PSK2 Needed for Connection Congratulations Your profile has been successtuly configured Figure 5 4 Congratulations 22 Wireless G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Manual Setup e LINKSYS If your network is not listed with the available networks you can use Manual Setup Creating a Profile 1 Click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the adapter manually Avallable Wireless Network Please select the wireless network that you want to connect to then click Connect button to continue H you are not sure select the wireless network with the strongest signal strength Figure 5 13 Available Wireless Network 2 he Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor will appear If your network has a router or other DHCP server click the radio button next to Obtain network settings automatically DHCP If your network does not have a DHCP server click the radio button next to Specify network settings Enter an IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and DNS addresses appropriate for your network You must Creating a Profile specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen If y
81. var att kasta denna och annan elektrisk och elektronisk utrustning p fastst llda insamlingsplatser utsedda av regeringen eller lokala myndigheter Korrekt kassering och tervinning skyddar mot eventuella negativa konsekvenser f r milj n och personh lsa F r mer detaljerad information om kassering av din gamla utrustning kontaktar du dina lokala myndigheter avfallshanteringen eller butiken d r du k pte produkten For more information visit www linksys com Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendixl Contact Information Need to contact Linksys Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at http www linksys com or ftp linksys com Can t find information about a product you want to buy on the web Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products Give our advice line a call at 800 546 5797 LINKSYS Or fax your request in to 949 823 3002 If you experience problems with any Linksys product you can call us at 800 326 7114 Don t wish to call You can e mail us at support linksys com If any Linksys product proves defective during its warranty period you can Call the Linksys Return Merchandise Authorization department for obtaining a Return Authorization Number at 949 823 3000 Details on Warranty and RMA issues can be found in the Warranty Information section in this Guide 94
82. ze 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 40 Appendix E Glossary This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product For more advanced terms see the complete Linksys glossary at http www linksys com glossary 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 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 security method that uses symmetric 128 bit block data encryption Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a given device or network Bit A binary digit Boot To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions Broadband An always on fast Internet connection Browser An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all t

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