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Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever.

How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network, whether it’s using the Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) standard.

But what does all of this mean?

Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.

PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network.

The included Setup Wizard walks you through configuring the Adapter to your wireless network settings, step by step. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you set up and connect the Adapter using the Setup Wizard. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Adapter.

What’s in This User Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX.

•Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide.

•Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking.

•Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.

•Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX This chapter shows you how to set up and connect the Adapter.

network: a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.

adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your PC.

802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

802.11g an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

Chapter 1: Introduction

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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 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 Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingWireless-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 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
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