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Linksys WMP54G manual Setting up and Connecting the USB Network Adapter, Starting the Setup Wizard

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Chapter 3: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network Adapter

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Chapter 3: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network Adapter

The USB Network Adapter is set up with the Setup Wizard that comes on the CD enclosed with the Adapter. This chapter will guide you through the setup procedure.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Adapter until you are instructed to do so or the setup will not work.

Starting the Setup Wizard

To begin the setup process, 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).

On the Welcome screen, you have the following choices:

Figure 3-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen

Click Here to Start - Click the Click Here to Start button to begin the software installation process.

User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open this User Guide.

Exit - Click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard.

1.To install the Adapter, click the Click Here to Start button on the Welcome screen.

2.After reading the License Agreement, click Next if you agree and want to continue the installation, or click Cancel to end the installation.

Figure 3-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement

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Linksys WMP54G manual Setting up and Connecting the USB Network Adapter, Starting the Setup Wizard

Contents

Wireless- G WIRELESSUser Guide PCI AdapterHow to Use This User Guide Copyright and Trademarksword definition Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 3-31 Confirm New Settings Figure 4-32 Wireless Security - WEP Chapter 1 Introduction Welcomeadapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G PCI Adapter Appendix I Contact InformationChapter 1 Introduction What’s in this Guide?Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network ssid your wireless networks nameNetwork Topology RoamingWireless-G PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Layout router a networking device that connects multiple networks togetherChapter 3 Setting up and Connecting the USB Network Adapter Starting the Setup WizardInstalling the Adapter Setting Up the Adapter Setting Up the Adapter with Secure Easy Setup NOTE You can only add one Secure Easy Setup device at a time changes, refer to Chapter 4 Using the Wireless Network MonitorSetting Up the Adapter with Available Networks encryption encoding data transmitted in a networkWPA-Personal Needed for Connection changes, refer to Chapter 4 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Figure 3-15 The Congratulations ScreenSetting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup Click Next to continue or Back to return to the previous screen encryption encoding data transmitted in a network WPA Personal PSK2WPA Enterprise EAP-TLSPEAP RADIUS LEAP Page Chapter 4 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Accessing the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network Status screen Link Information ScreensWireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics Secure Easy Setup Wireless-G PCI Adapter 2. Press the Cisco logo or Secure Easy Setup button on the wireless router or access point. When it turns white and begins to flash, click the Next button on the Setup Wizard screen. The logo or button will stop flashing on the wireless router or access point when the Adapter has been successfully added to the network. Repeat this procedure for any additional Secure Easy Setup deviceSite Survey Site InformationProfiles Profile InformationCreating a New Profile Setting Up the Adapter with Secure Easy Setup Wireless-G PCI Adapter 6. Press the Cisco logo or Secure Easy Setup button on the wireless router or access point. When it turns white and begins to flash, click the Next button on the Setup Wizard screen. The logo or button will stop flashing on the wireless router or access point when the Adapter has been successfully added to the network. Repeat this procedure for any additional Secure Easy Setup deviceSetting Up the Adapter with Available Networks WPA-Personal Needed for Connection Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network Click Next to continue or click Back to change any settings Page WPA Personal PSK2WPA Enterprise EAP-TLSPEAP RADIUS EAP-TLSPEAP LEAP Figure 4-40 Confirm New Settings Appendix A Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions1. The Wireless-G PCI Adapter does not work properly Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network? What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? What IEEE 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?What is WPA? What is RADIUS?Appendix B Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration Figure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-5 No Wireless Security The installation of the Windows XP Wireless Configuration is complete Figure B-6 Network Connection - Wireless SecurityFigure B-7 Wireless Network Connection Wireless-G PCI AdapterAppendix C Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often WPA-Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters Appendix D Windows Help TCP/IPShared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesAppendix E Glossary Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together Appendix F Specifications 802.11b CCK 11 Mbps, DQPSK 2 Mbps, DBPSK 1 MbpsAppendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information EN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment Appendix I Contact Information