Linksys WPC54G manual What’s in this Guide?

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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

What’s in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter.

•Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide.

•Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking.

•Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.

•Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration

This chapter instructs you on how to install the Adapter’s Setup Wizard and Configure the Adapter

•Chapter 5: Hardware Installation

This chapter shows you how to connect the Adapter to your PC.

•Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

This chapter show you how to use the Adapter’s Wireless Network Monitor.

•Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Adapter.

•Appendix B: Wireless Security

This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network.

•Appendix C: Windows Help

This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.

•Appendix D: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

•Appendix E: Specifications

This appendix provides the Adapter’s technical specifications.

•Appendix F: Warranty Information

This appendix supplies the Adapter’s warranty information.

Chapter 1: Introduction

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What’s in this Guide?

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Contents Wireless- G Word definition Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Front Panel List of Figures21 EAP-MD5 Authentication Welcome IntroductionAdapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Topology the physical layout of a network Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology RoamingNetwork Layout Planning your Wireless NetworkLink Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterLED Indicators PowerSoftware instructions for the computer Software Installation and ConfigurationSetup Wizard’s Wireless Mode Screen Installation ProcedureBit a binary digit WEPWPA-PSK Setup Wizard’s Check Settings ScreenSetup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Connecting the Adapter Hardware InstallationAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information 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-PEAP EAP-TLSEAP-TTLS EAP-MD5Radius 24 Radius Settings27 EAP-MD5 Authentication 30 Confirm New Settings Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingWireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properly What 802.11b features are supported? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the 802.11b standard? What is the 802.11g standard?What is ISM band? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is WEP? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks 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 InformationFCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory InformationIndustry Canada Canada EC Declaration of Conformity Europe Safety Notices Appendix H Contact Information

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