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Wireless-N Notebook Adapter

Product Usage Restrictions

This product is designed for indoor usage only. Outdoor usage is not recommended.

This product is designed for use with the standard, integral or dedicated (external) antenna(s) that is/are shipped together with the equipment. However, some applications may require the antenna(s), if removable, to be separated from the product and installed remotely from the device by using extension cables. For these applications, Linksys offers an R-SMA extension cable (AC9SMA) and an R-TNC extension cable (AC9TNC). Both of these cables are 9 meters long and have a cable loss (attenuation) of 5 dB. To compensate for the attenuation, Linksys also offers higher gain antennas, the HGA7S (with R-SMA connector) and HGA7T (with R-TNC connector). These antennas have a gain of 7 dBi and may only be used with either the R-SMA or R-TNC extension cable.

Combinations of extension cables and antennas resulting in a radiated power level exceeding 100 mW EIRP are illegal.

Power Output of Your Device

To comply with your country’s regulations, you may have to change the power output of your wireless device. Proceed to the appropriate section for your device.

NOTE: The power output setting may not be available on all wireless products. For more information, refer to the documentation on your product’s CD or http://www.linksys.com/international.

Wireless Adapters

Wireless adapters have the power output set to 100% by default. Maximum power output on each adapter does not exceed 20 dBm (100 mW); it is generally 18 dBm (64 mW) or below. If you need to alter your wireless adapter’s power output, follow the appropriate instructions for your computer’s Windows operating system:

Windows XP

1.Double-click the Wireless icon in your desktop’s system tray.

2.Open the Wireless Network Connection window.

3.Click the Properties button.

4.Select the General tab, and click the Configure button.

5.In the Properties window, click the Advanced tab.

6.Select Power Output.

7.From the pull-down menu on the right, select the wireless adapter’s power output percentage.

Appendix H: Regulatory Information

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Contents GHz How to Use this User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Front Panel Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen11 WEP Key Needed for Connection Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PCIntroduction What’s in this User Guide? Network Topology Planning your Wireless NetworkRoaming Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout LED Indicators Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook AdapterStarting the Setup Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook AdapterSetting up the Adapter Connecting the AdapterWPA Personal Needed for Connection WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection Available Wireless Network Advanced SetupWEP WPA2 Personal WPA PersonalRadius 18 Confirm New Settings Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network Status screen Link InformationWireless Network Status More Information Network Statistics Wireless Network StatisticsSite Information ConnectProfile Information Profiles10 Creating a Profile Create a New 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 Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-N Notebook Adapter does not work properlyWhat 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?What is RADIUS? What is WPA?Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Appendix C Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Channels most of Europe and Asia Appendix F SpecificationsStorage Humidity Operating HumidityAppendix G Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-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 Europe Mail Address Appendix I Contact InformationOutside of Europe Mail Address