Linksys WPC54GS manual Network Layout

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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster

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

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks Word definitionTable of Contents List of Figures Front Panel21 EAP-MD5 Authentication Welcome IntroductionAdapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout Power Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterLED Indicators LinkSoftware Installation and Configuration Setup Wizard’s Welcome ScreenInstallation Procedure Setup Wizard’s Wireless Mode ScreenWEP Passphrase or WEP keySetup Wizard’s Check Settings Screen WPA-PSKSetup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Hardware Installation Connecting the AdapterAccessing the Wlan Monitor Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information Wireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics Site Survey Site InformationProfiles Profile InformationCreating a New Profile Creating a New Profile11 Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 12 Netowork Settings 14 WEP Setting for New Profile 15 WPA-PSK Settings WPA Radius17 WPA Radius Settings EAP-TLS EAP-TTLSEAP-PEAP EAP-MD5Leap 24 Radius Settings Radius26 EAP-TTLS Authentication 28 EAP-PEAP Authentication 30 Tkip Settings Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingWireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properly Frequently Asked Questions What is Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix C Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix D Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix E Specifications Appendix F Warranty Information Limited WarrantyIndustry Canada Canada Appendix G Regulatory InformationFCC Statement EC Declaration of Conformity EuropeFrance Appendix H Contact Information

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