Linksys WPC54GX4 manual Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400

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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400

DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet.

DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.

Domain - A specific name for a network of computers.

Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network.

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.

EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.

Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network.

Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.

Firewall - A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks.

Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network.

Full Duplex - The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously.

Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols.

Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a time.

HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web.

Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network.

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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