Linksys WMP54GX manual Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup, Available Wireless Network Screen

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Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup

Click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the Adapter manually.

1.After clicking Manual Setup, the Network Settings screen 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 Address 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 Next to continue, or click Back to return to the Available Wireless Network screen.

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

Figure 4-12: Available Wireless Network Screen

Figure 4-13: Network Settings Screen

ip address: the address used to identify a computer or device on a network.

subnet mask: an address code that determines the size of a network.

default gateway: a device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.

dns (domain name server): the IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks 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 Wireless-G PCI Adapter does not work properly Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions 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 Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Appendix F Specifications Operating Humidity Max % Non-Condensing Storage Humidity Operating TempStorage Temp Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationSafety Notices Appendix I Contact Information