Linksys WMP54GR manual Manual Setup, Network Settings

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Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster

Manual Setup

If your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Manual Setup.

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

2.The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor 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 the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

3.The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Enter the SSID for your network.

Infrastructure Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point.

Ad-Hoc Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point.

SSID - This is the wireless network name that must be used for all the devices in your wireless network. It is case- sensitive and should be a unique name to help prevent others from entering your network.

Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

Chapter 3: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster

Figure 3-9: Available Wireless Network

Figure 3-10: Network Settings

Figure 3-11: Wireless Mode

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Contents Wireless- G How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen10 Import a Profile Introduction WelcomeAdapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Topology the physical layout of a network Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology RoamingNetwork Layout Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Starting the SetupSetting up the Adapter Connecting the AdapterEncryption encoding data transmitted in a network WEP Key Needed for ConnectionCongratulations 10 Network Settings Manual SetupWEP PSK2 WPA PersonalEAP-TLS WPA EnterpriseRadius 19 Confirm New Settings Link Information Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Status screenWireless Network Status More Information-Network Statistics Wireless Network StatisticsSite Information Site SurveyWPA-Personal Needed for Connection Profile Information Profiles12 Create a New Profile Create a New ProfileWPA Personal Needed for Connection 13 Available Wireless Network Wpa wi-fi protected access a wireless security protocol Using Tkip Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryptionWhich 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 Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingWhat 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?Select Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor Appendix B Using Windows XP Wireless 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 RangeBooster Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix F Specifications Protocols802.11g Ofdm Storage Temp Operating HumidityStorage Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-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
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