Linksys WMP54GX manual Table of Contents

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Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction	1
Welcome	1
What’s in This User Guide?	1
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network	3
Network Topology	3
Roaming	3
Network Layout	4
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX	5
Overview	5
The LED Indicator	5
The Cable Connectors	5
Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX	6
Starting the Setup Wizard	6
Installing the Adapter	7
Setting Up the Adapter	8
Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor	18
Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor	18
Link Information Screens	18
Site Survey	21
Profiles	23
Creating a New Profile	24
Appendix A: Troubleshooting	34
Common Problems and Solutions	34
Frequently Asked Questions	35
Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration	38
Appendix C: Wireless Security	41
Security Precautions	41
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks	41
Appendix D: Windows Help	44
Appendix E: Glossary	45
Appendix F: Specifications	48

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Adapter’s LED Adapter’s Connectors for the Antenna CablesWPA2-Personal Needed for Connection Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC IntroductionWelcome What’s in This User Guide?Introduction What’s in This User Guide? Topology the physical layout of a network Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology RoamingNetwork Layout Overview Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXLED Indicator Cable ConnectorsSetup 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 Link Information Screens Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Status screenMore 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 Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsWireless-G PCI Adapter does not work properly What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is ISM band? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is RADIUS? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is WPA?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 Appendix C Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Appendix F Specifications Operating Temp Storage TempOperating Humidity Max % Non-Condensing Storage Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationSafety Notices Appendix I Contact Information