Linksys WMP54GR manual Table of Contents

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Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Welcome

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What’s in this Guide?

2

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

4

Network Topology

4

Roaming

4

Network Layout

5

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

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Starting the Setup

6

Connecting the Adapter

7

Setting up the Adapter

7

Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

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Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor

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Using the Wireless Network Monitor

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Link Information

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Site Survey

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Profiles

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Create a New Profile

21

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Common Problems and Solutions

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Frequently Asked Questions

31

Chapter B: Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration

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Appendix C: Wireless Security

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Security Precautions

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Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks

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Appendix D: Windows Help

40

Appendix E: Glossary

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Appendix F: Specifications

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Appendix G: Warranty Information

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Appendix H: Regulatory Information

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Appendix I: Contact Information

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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