Linksys WPC54G manual Hardware Installation, Connecting the Adapter

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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

Chapter 5: Hardware Installation

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

Connecting the Adapter

1.Turn off your notebook PC.

2.Locate an available CardBus slot on your notebook PC.

3.With the connector pin end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up, slide the Adapter into the CardBus slot until it locks in place.

4.Restart your notebook PC. The Power LED should light up when the Adapter is installed correctly.

5.Windows will begin copying the driver files to your computer. If Windows asks you for the original Windows CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM, and direct Windows to its correct location (e.g., D:\).

The installation of the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter is complete.

If you want to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or make additional

configuration changes, go to “Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor.”

Chapter 5: Hardware Installation

Figure 5-1: Installing the Adapter into your notebook

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Contents Wireless- G Word definition Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Front Panel List of Figures21 EAP-MD5 Authentication Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC IntroductionWelcome What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Network Topology Planning your Wireless NetworkRoaming Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout Planning your Wireless NetworkLED Indicators Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterPower LinkSoftware instructions for the computer Software Installation and ConfigurationSetup Wizard’s Wireless Mode Screen Installation Procedure Bit a binary digit WEPWPA-PSK Setup Wizard’s Check Settings ScreenSetup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Connecting the Adapter Hardware InstallationLink Information Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Internet traffic from your local area network Encryption encoding data transmitted in a networkByte a unit of data that is usually eight bits long Wireless Network StatisticsSite Information Site SurveyProfile Information ProfilesOn the Profiles screen, click New to create a new profile Creating a New Profile11 Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 12 Network Settings 13 Wireless Security for New Profile 15 WPA-PSK Settings WPA Radius 17 WPA Radius SettingsEAP-TTLS EAP-TLSEAP-MD5 EAP-PEAPRadius 24 Radius Settings27 EAP-MD5 Authentication 30 Confirm New Settings Wireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properly Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions What is the 802.11b standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the 802.11g standard? What 802.11b features are supported?What is infrastructure mode? What is ad-hoc mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?What is WEP? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Notebook Adapter TCP/IP Appendix C Windows HelpAppendix D Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix E Specifications Limited Warranty Appendix F Warranty InformationIndustry Canada Canada Appendix G Regulatory InformationFCC Statement EC Declaration of Conformity Europe Safety Notices Appendix H Contact Information

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