Linksys WPC54GX4 manual Table of Contents

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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Welcome

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What’s in This User Guide?

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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

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Network Topology

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Roaming

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Network Layout

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400

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The LED Indicators

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

 

with SRX400

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Starting the Setup Wizard

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Setting Up the Adapter

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Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

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Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor

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Link Information Screens

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Site Survey

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Profiles

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Creating a New Profile

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Common Problems and Solutions

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero 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

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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 User Guide How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Adapter’s LEDs Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen10 Import a Profile But what does all of this mean? IntroductionWelcome What’s in This User Guide?Introduction What’s in This User Guide? Topology the physical layout of a network Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology RoamingNetwork Layout Adapter is transmitting or receiving data Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400LED Indicators Green. The LED lights up when the Adapter is powered onOn the Welcome screen, you have the following choices Starting the Setup WizardInsert the Notebook Adapter Screen Available Wireless Network Screen Setting Up the AdapterWEP Key Needed for Connection Setting Up the Adapter with an Available NetworkWPA-Personal Needed for Connection 10 Available Wireless Network Screen Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup12 Wireless Mode Screen Click Next to continue or click Back to change any settingsWEP 17 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen EAP-TLS Radius 22 Confirm New Settings Screen Link Information Screens Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Status screenMore Information Wireless Network Status Screen Wireless Network StatusProfile Wireless Network StatisticsSite Information Site SurveyUsing the Wireless Network Monitor Site Survey Profiles Screen Profiles12 Create a New Profile Creating 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 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properly Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is roaming?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is WEP? What is WPA?What is RADIUS? Figure B-3 Windows XP Wireless Configuration Icon Select Use Linksys Wireless Network MonitorFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security You are now connected to your wireless networkAppendix C Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork 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 Appendix F Specifications 20dBm for Wireless-B/19dBm for Wireless-GModel Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-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 Linksys Appendix I Contact Information