Linksys WMP54GR manual Network Layout

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Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster

Network Layout

Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b standard and some products incorporating both “a” and “g”, products using these standards can communicate with each other.

Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such at the PC Cards for your laptop computers, PCI Card for your desktop PC, and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. Wireless products will also communicate with the wireless PrintServer.

When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys's switches or routers.

With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about wireless products.

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

switch: a data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports

router: a networking device that connects multiple networks together

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Setup Wizard’s License Agreement10 Import a Profile Welcome IntroductionAdapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout Starting the Setup Setup Wizard’s License AgreementConnecting the Adapter Setting up the AdapterWEP Key Needed for Connection Encryption encoding data transmitted in a networkCongratulations Manual Setup 10 Network SettingsWEP WPA Personal PSK2WPA Enterprise EAP-TLSRadius 19 Confirm New Settings Wireless Network Status screen Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Link InformationWireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics More Information-Network StatisticsSite Survey Site InformationWPA-Personal Needed for Connection Profiles Profile InformationCreate a New Profile 12 Create a New ProfileWPA Personal Needed for Connection 13 Available Wireless Network Using Tkip Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption Wpa wi-fi protected access a wireless security protocolWhich can be used in conjunction with a Radius server 17 Wireless Security WEP 19 Wireless Security PSK2 EAP-TLS 22 Wireless Security Radius Using EAP-TLS 25 Congratulations Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is roaming? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is ISM band?What is WPA? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is RADIUS?Appendix B Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration Select Use Linksys Wireless Network MonitorFigure 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 RangeBooster Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Protocols Appendix F Specifications802.11g Ofdm Operating Humidity Storage TempStorage Humidity Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Appendix I Contact Information