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RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access.

Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection.

Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together.

RTS (Request To Send) - A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting.

Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.

Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program".

Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission.

SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name.

Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.

Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network.

TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted.

Topology - The physical layout of a network.

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security.

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen10 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 Network Topology Planning your Wireless NetworkRoaming Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork 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 Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network Status screen Link InformationWireless 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 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 Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is infrastructure mode? What is ad-hoc mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?What is WEP? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WPA? What is RADIUS?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 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 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