Linksys WPC54G Software Installation and Configuration, Software instructions for the computer

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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration

The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. The Setup Wizard will install the Wireless Network Monitor and driver, as well as configure the Adapter.

NOTE: You must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware.

Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

software: instructions for the computer

hardware: the physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices

On the Welcome screen, you have the following choices:

Install - Click the Install button to begin the software installation process.

User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide.

Exit - Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.

Figure 4-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks Word definitionTable of Contents List of Figures Front Panel21 EAP-MD5 Authentication Introduction WelcomeAdapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Topology the physical layout of a networkPlanning your Wireless Network Network LayoutGetting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter LED IndicatorsPower LinkSoftware Installation and Configuration Software instructions for the computerInstallation Procedure Setup Wizard’s Wireless Mode ScreenWEP Bit a binary digitSetup Wizard’s Check Settings Screen WPA-PSKSetup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Hardware Installation Connecting the AdapterUsing the Wireless Network Monitor Accessing the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network Internet traffic from your local area networkWireless Network Statistics Byte a unit of data that is usually eight bits longSite Survey Site InformationProfiles Profile InformationCreating a New Profile On the Profiles screen, click New to create a new profile11 Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 12 Network Settings 13 Wireless Security for New Profile 15 WPA-PSK Settings 17 WPA Radius Settings WPA RadiusEAP-TLS EAP-TTLSEAP-MD5 EAP-PEAP24 Radius Settings Radius27 EAP-MD5 Authentication 30 Confirm New Settings Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properly Frequently Asked Questions What is the 802.11b standard?What is the 802.11g standard? What 802.11b features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix C Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix D Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix E Specifications Appendix F Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix G Regulatory Information FCC StatementIndustry Canada Canada EC Declaration of Conformity Europe Safety Notices Appendix H Contact Information

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