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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster. Setting up your network and your Wireless-G Network Adapter with RangeBooster is easier than ever.

How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network, whether it’s using the Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) standard.

But what does all of this mean?

Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.

PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network.

The included Setup Wizard walks you through configuring the Adapter to your wireless network settings, step by step. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you set up and connect the Adapter using the Setup Wizard. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Adapter.

What’s in this User 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: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter This chapter instructs you on how to install and configure the Adapter.

adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your PC.

network: a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.

802.11g a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

802.11b: a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

bit: a binary digit.

encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Front Panel List of Figures10 Import a Profile Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC 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 Link Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterLED Indicators PowerStarting the Setup Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterSetting up the Adapter Connecting the AdapterWEP Key Needed for Connection Congratulations 10 Network Settings Manual SetupWEP PSK2 WPA PersonalEAP-TLS WPA EnterpriseRadius 19 Confirm New Settings Link Information Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Status screenWireless Network Status More Information-Network Statistics Wireless Network StatisticsSite Information Site SurveyProfile Information Profiles12 Create a New Profile Create a New ProfileWPA Personal Needed for Connection 13 Available Wireless Network 15 Wireless Mode 17 Wireless Security WEP 19 Wireless Security PSK2 EAP-TLS 22 Wireless Security Radius Using EAP-TLS 25 Congratulations 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 Ieee 802.11g standard?What is Spread Spectrum? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?What is RADIUS? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is WPA?Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Security Precautions Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 802.11g Ofdm Appendix F SpecificationsLimited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix I Contact Information
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