Linksys WMP54GX manual Introduction What’s in This User Guide?

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Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

•Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

This chapter explains how to use the Adapter’s Wireless Network Monitor.

•Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Adapter.

•Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration

This chapter instructs you on how to use Window XP Wireless Zero Configuration.

•Appendix C: Wireless Security

This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network.

•Appendix D: Windows Help

This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.

•Appendix E: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

•Appendix F: Specifications

This appendix provides the Adapter’s technical specifications.

•Appendix G: Warranty Information

This appendix supplies the Adapter’s warranty information.

•Appendix H: Regulatory Information

This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information.

•Appendix I: Contact Information

This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

Chapter 1: Introduction

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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 Connectors for the Antenna Cables Adapter’s LEDWPA2-Personal Needed for Connection Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in This User Guide? Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PCIntroduction What’s in This User Guide? Planning Your Wireless Network Network TopologyRoaming Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX LED IndicatorCable Connectors OverviewStarting the Setup Wizard Setup Wizard’s Welcome ScreenInstalling the Adapter Windows will begin copying the files onto your PCSetting Up the Adapter Available Wireless Network ScreenSetting Up the Adapter with an Available Network WEP Key Needed for ConnectionWPA-Personal Needed for Connection Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup 12 Available Wireless Network Screen14 Wireless Mode Screen WEP 19 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen EAP-TLS Radius 23 Confirm New Settings Screen Using the Wireless Network Monitor Accessing the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network Status screen Link Information ScreensWireless Network Status More Information Wireless Network Status ScreenWireless Network Statistics More Information Wireless Network Statistics ScreenSite Survey Site InformationWPA2-Personal Needed for Connection Profiles Profiles ScreenCreating a New Profile 12 Create 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 Frequently Asked Questions What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?What is WPA? What is RADIUS?Appendix B Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Figure B-1 Wireless Network Monitor IconFigure 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 Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementSafety Notices Appendix I Contact Information