Linksys WPC300N manual Network Layout

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Wireless-N Notebook Adapter

Network Layout

Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11b and 802.11g products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b standard, products using these standards can communicate with each other and with Wireless-N products. Wireless-N products are backward compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g products.

Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such at the PC Cards for your laptop computers, PCI Card for your desktop PC, and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. Wireless products will also communicate with the wireless PrintServer.

When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys's switches or routers.

With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at

www.linksys.com for more information about wireless products.

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

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Contents GHz Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Front Panel11 WEP Key Needed for Connection What’s in this User Guide? IntroductionWelcome Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PCIntroduction What’s in this User Guide? Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter LED IndicatorsSetting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Starting the SetupConnecting the Adapter Setting up the AdapterWPA Personal Needed for Connection WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection Advanced Setup Available Wireless NetworkWEP WPA Personal WPA2 PersonalRadius 18 Confirm New Settings Wireless Network Status screen Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Link InformationWireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics More Information Network StatisticsConnect Site InformationProfiles Profile InformationCreate a New Profile 10 Creating a Profile12 WPA Personal Needed for Connection 15 Available Wireless Networks 17 Wireless Mode 19 Wireless Security WEP 20 Wireless Security WPA Personal 22 Wireless Security Radius EAP-TLS 24 Confirm New Settings Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-N Notebook Adapter does not work properlyWhat Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is WEP?What is WPA? What is RADIUS?Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Security Precautions Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Appendix F Specifications Channels most of Europe and AsiaOperating Humidity Storage HumidityAppendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Applicable Power Levels in France Open the Wireless Network Connection window Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Appendix I Contact Information Europe Mail AddressOutside of Europe Mail Address

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