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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . Notebook Adapter Wir eless- G WPC54GS User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11g with SpeedBooster.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Copyright and T rademarks 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 cou ntries.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 N.
Wireless-G Noteb ook Adapter with SpeedBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel 6 Figure 4-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 7 Figure 4-2: The Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 8 Figure 4.
Wireless-G Noteb ook Adapter with SpeedBooster Figure 6-21: EAP-MD5 Authentication 25 Figure 6-22: EAP-PEAP Authentication 25 Figure 6-23: EAP-LEAP Authentication 25 Figure 6-24: RADIUS Settings 26 Fi.
1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o me Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster . With this Adapter , your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever .
2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster What’ s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster . • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide .
3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster • Appendix G: Regulator y Information This appendix supplies the Adapter ’ s regulator y information. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including T echnical Support.
4 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network T opology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter .
5 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Network La yout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11a, 802.11b , and 802.11g products. With 802.
6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Noteb ook Adapter The LED Indicators Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators The Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity .
7 Chapter 4: Software Installation an d Configuration Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration The Wireless Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure .
8 Chapter 4: Software Installation an d Configuration The Installation Procedure Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster The Installation Procedur e 1.
9 Chapter 4: Software Installation an d Configuration The Installation Procedure Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster 4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode , go to Step 5 now . If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode , select the correct operating channel for your network.
10 Chapter 4: Software Installation an d Configuration The Installation Procedure Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Click the Next button to continue.s. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen. Click the Help button for more information.
11 Chapter 4: Software Installation an d Configuration The Installation Procedure Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster 7. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear . Click the Exit butto n. Proceed to “Chapter 5: Hardwar e Installation.
12 Chapter 5: Hardware Installation Connecting the Adapter Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 5: Hardware Installation Connecting the Adapter 1. T u rn off your notebook PC. 2. Locate an available CardBus slot on your notebook PC. 3.
13 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Mon itor Accessing the WLAN Monitor Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Use the WLAN Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings.
14 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Mon itor Link Information Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Clicking the More Information button displays more information about the Adapter ’ s connection, as shown below: Wireless Network Status The Networks Settings screen provides information on your current network settings.
15 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Mon itor Link Information Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Click the Statisti cs button to go to the Network Statistics screen. Click the Back button to return to the initial Link Information screen.
16 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Mon itor Site Survey Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection in the table on the right.
17 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Mon itor Profiles Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Profiles The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups.
18 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Creating a New Pr ofile 1. On the Profiles screen, click the New button to create a new profile . 2. Enter a name for th e new profile , and click the OK button.
19 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster 3. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a wireless access point.
20 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster 5. The Network Settings screen will appear next. If your network has a DHCP server , click the radio button next to Obtain an IP address automat ically (DHCP) .
21 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster 6. The Wireless Security screen will appear .
22 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster WP A-PSK WP A-PSK offers two encr yption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Click the Next button to continue and the screen in Figure 6-17 appears.
23 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster WP A RADIUS features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is con nected to the Router .
24 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Figure 6-19: EAP-TLS Authentication Figure 6-20: EAP-TTLS Authentication The screen in Figure 6-20 appears next. Select the Authentication Method from the drop-down menu.
25 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster EAP-MD5 Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field.
26 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster RADIUS RADIUS features WP A used in coordination with a RADIUS ser ver . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Route r .
27 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster EAP-TTLS Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field.
28 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster EAP-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.
29 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster 7. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next showing the new settings. T o save the new settings, click the Save button. T o edit the new settings, click the Back button.
30 Appendix A: Troubleshoo ting Common Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Que stions.
31 Appendix A: Troubleshoo ting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Frequently Ask ed Questions Can I run an application from a re mote computer over the wireless network? This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network.
32 Appendix A: Troubleshoo ting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster 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.
33 Appendix A: Troubleshoo ting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Would the information be inter cept ed while tr ansmitting on air? WLAN features two-fold protection in security . On the hardware side , as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology , it has the inherent security feature of scrambling.
34 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix B: Wireless Securit y Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible .
35 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID .
36 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster WP A-PSK . If you do not have a RADIUS server , Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 char acters.
37 Appendi x C: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix C: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier .
38 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix D: Glossar y 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz.
39 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Buffer - A shared or assigned memor y area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other .
40 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster DTIM ( D elivery T raffic I ndication M essage) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency . Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP ser ver .
41 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster IEEE (The I nstitute of E lectrical and E lectronics E ngineers) - An independent institute that develops networking standards. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.
42 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster OFDM ( O rthogonal F requency D ivision M ultiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower -speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit.
43 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Software - Instructions for the computer . A series of instructions that perfor ms a particular task is called a "program". SOHO ( S mall O ffice/ H ome O ffice) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices.
44 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster UDP ( U ser D atagram P rotocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent. Upgrade - T o replace existing softw are or firmware with a newer version.
45 Appendix E: Specifications Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix E: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (USA, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe , Japan) LEDs Power , Link T ransmit Power 18 dBm Protocols 802.
46 Appendix F: Warranty Information Wireless-G Noteb ook Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix F: Warrant y Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou 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 .
47 Appendix G: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix G: Regulator y Information FCC ST A TEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specification s for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
48 Appendix G: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster EN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 T echnical requirements for Radio equipment. Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFT A countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation.
49 Appendix H: Contac t Information Wireless-G Noteb ook Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix H: 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.
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