Linksys WPC54GR manual Introduction What’s in this User Guide?

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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster

•Chapter 5: 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.

•Appendix G: Regulatory Information

This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information.

•Appendix H: Contact Information

This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

Chapter 1: Introduction

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What’s in this User Guide?

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Contents Wireless- G Word definition How to Use this User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster List of Figures Front Panel10 Import a Profile Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PCIntroduction What’s in this User Guide? Planning your Wireless Network Network TopologyRoaming Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter LED IndicatorsPower LinkSetting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Starting the SetupConnecting the Adapter Setting up the AdapterWEP Key Needed for Connection Congratulations Manual Setup 10 Network SettingsWEP WPA Personal PSK2WPA Enterprise EAP-TLSRadius 19 Confirm New Settings Using the Wireless Network Monitor Accessing the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network Status screen Link InformationWireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics More Information-Network StatisticsSite Survey Site InformationProfiles Profile InformationCreate a New Profile 12 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 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properly Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions What is the 802.11b standard?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What 802.11b features are supported?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?What is WPA? What is RADIUS?Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources 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 Appendix F Specifications 802.11g OfdmAppendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-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