Wireless- G
WIRELESS
User Guide
PCI Adapter
Copyright and Trademarks
How to Use This User Guide
word definition
Table of Contents
List of Figures
Figure 3-31 Confirm New Settings
Figure 4-32 Wireless Security - WEP
Welcome
Chapter 1 Introduction
adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC
What’s in this Guide?
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Appendix I Contact Information
Chapter 1 Introduction
What’s in this Guide?
Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network
ssid your wireless networks name
Network Topology
Roaming
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Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network
Network Layout
router a networking device that connects multiple networks together
Chapter 3 Setting up and Connecting the USB Network Adapter
Starting the Setup Wizard
Installing 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 Monitor
Setting Up the Adapter with Available Networks
encryption encoding data transmitted in a network
WPA-Personal Needed for Connection
changes, refer to Chapter 4 Using the Wireless Network Monitor
Figure 3-15 The Congratulations Screen
Setting 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
PSK2
EAP-TLS
WPA Enterprise
PEAP
RADIUS
LEAP
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Chapter 4 Using the Wireless Network Monitor
Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor
Wireless Network Status screen
Link Information Screens
Wireless Network Status
Wireless Network Statistics
Secure Easy Setup
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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 device
Site Survey
Site Information
Profiles
Profile Information
Creating a New Profile
Setting Up the Adapter with Secure Easy Setup
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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 device
Setting 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
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WPA Personal
PSK2
EAP-TLS
WPA Enterprise
PEAP
EAP-TLS
RADIUS
PEAP
LEAP
Figure 4-40 Confirm New Settings
Common Problems and Solutions
Appendix A Troubleshooting
1. 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 Security
Figure B-7 Wireless Network Connection
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Security Precautions
Appendix C Wireless Security
Security 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/IP
Shared Resources
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places
Appendix 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 Mbps
Appendix G Warranty Information
Appendix H Regulatory Information
EN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment
Appendix I Contact Information