Linksys WPC54GX4 Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup, Available Wireless Network Screen

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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400

Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup

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

1.After clicking Manual Setup, the Network Settings screen 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(es) of your wired Ethernet network here.

Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the Available Wireless Network screen.

Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400

Figure 4-10: Available Wireless Network Screen

Figure 4-11: Network Settings Screen

ip address: the address used to identify a computer or device on a network.

subnet mask: an address code that determines the size of a network.

default gateway: a device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.

dns (domain name server): the IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.

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Contents User Guide Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Adapter’s LEDs10 Import a Profile Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in This User Guide? But what does all of this mean?Introduction What’s in This User Guide? Planning Your Wireless Network Network TopologyRoaming Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 LED IndicatorsGreen. The LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on Adapter is transmitting or receiving dataStarting the Setup Wizard On the Welcome screen, you have the following choicesInsert the Notebook Adapter Screen Setting Up the Adapter Available Wireless Network ScreenSetting Up the Adapter with an Available Network WEP Key Needed for ConnectionWPA-Personal Needed for Connection Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup 10 Available Wireless Network ScreenClick Next to continue or click Back to change any settings 12 Wireless Mode ScreenWEP 17 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen EAP-TLS Radius 22 Confirm New Settings Screen Using the Wireless Network Monitor Accessing the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network Status screen Link Information ScreensWireless Network Status More Information Wireless Network Status ScreenWireless Network Statistics ProfileSite Survey Site InformationUsing the Wireless Network Monitor Site Survey Profiles Profiles ScreenCreating a New Profile 12 Create a New Profile14 Available Wireless Network Screen 16 WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 20 Network Settings Screen 21 Wireless Mode Screen 23 Wireless Security Screen 26 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen 27 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Using EAP-TLS Screen 29 Wireless Security Radius Using EAP-TLS Screen 32 Congratulations Screen Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properlyWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is roaming? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WPA? What is WEP?What is RADIUS? Select Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor Figure B-3 Windows XP Wireless Configuration IconFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network You are now connected to your wireless network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 20dBm for Wireless-B/19dBm for Wireless-G Appendix F SpecificationsModel Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix I Contact Information Linksys