Linksys WMP54GX manual Installing the Adapter, Windows will begin copying the files onto your PC

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Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

3.Windows will begin copying the files onto your PC.

4.The Setup Wizard will now prompt you to install the Adapter into your PC. Click Next and power off your PC. After installing the Adapter, as shown below, and restarting your PC, the Setup Wizard will continue.

Installing the Adapter

1.If you haven’t already done so, power off your desktop PC before installing the Adapter.

2.Open your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the motherboard. Check with your computer manufacturer for instructions.

3.Slide the Adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot's contacts. You may have to apply a bit of pressure to slide the Adapter all the way in. After the Adapter is firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your PC's chassis with a mounting screw. Then, close your PC.

4.Now you will connect the antenna stand’s cables to the PCI card part of the Adapter. Plug the cable with the white connector into the ACT. port (also white). Then attach the remaining cables to the Adapter’s ANT. ports.

NOTE: Only the cable with the white connector must plug into the white ACT. port. Then you can connect any of the other antenna cables to any of the Adapter’s ANT. ports.

5.Attach the antennas to the connectors on the antenna stand.

6.Power on your desktop PC.

Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter Screen

Figure 4-4: Installing the Adapter

Figure 4-5: Attaching the Antenna Cables

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Adapter’s LED Adapter’s Connectors for the Antenna CablesWPA2-Personal 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 Indicator Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXCable Connectors OverviewSetup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Starting the Setup WizardWindows will begin copying the files onto your PC Installing the AdapterAvailable Wireless Network Screen Setting Up the AdapterWEP Key Needed for Connection Setting Up the Adapter with an Available NetworkWPA-Personal Needed for Connection 12 Available Wireless Network Screen Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup14 Wireless Mode Screen WEP 19 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen EAP-TLS Radius 23 Confirm New Settings Screen Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network Status screen Link Information ScreensMore Information Wireless Network Status Screen Wireless Network StatusMore Information Wireless Network Statistics Screen Wireless Network StatisticsSite Information Site SurveyWPA2-Personal Needed for Connection Profiles Screen Profiles12 Create a New Profile Creating a New Profile14 Available Wireless Network Screen 16 WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 20 Network Settings Screen 21 Wireless Mode Screen 24 Wireless Security Screen 27 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen 28 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Using EAP-TLS Screen Radius 32 Congratulations Screen Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingWireless-G PCI Adapter does not work properly What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is infrastructure mode? What is ad-hoc mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?What is WEP? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WPA? What is RADIUS?Figure B-1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon Appendix B Using 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-G PCI Adapter with SRX Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Appendix F Specifications Storage Temp Operating TempOperating Humidity Max % Non-Condensing Storage Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationSafety Notices Appendix I Contact Information