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Linksys WMP54G manual Setting Up the Adapter with Available Networks

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Setting Up the Adapter with Available Networks

If you’re not setting up the Adapter with Secure Easy Setup, another method for setting up the Adapter is with the available networks listed on the Available Wireless Network screen. The available networks are listed in the table on the center of the screen by SSID. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click the Connect button. (If you do not see your network listed, you can click the Refresh button to bring the list up again.) If the network utilizes wireless security, you will need to configure security on the Adapter. If not, you will be taken directly to the Congratulations screen.

1.If wireless security has been enabled on this network, you will see a wireless security screen. If your network utilizes WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption, the WEP Key Needed for Connection screen will appear. If your network utilizes WPA-Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) encryption, the WPA-Personal Needed for Connection screen will appear. If your network utilizes PSK2 (Pre-Shared Key 2) encryption, the PSK2 Needed for Connection screen will appear.

WEP Key Needed for Connection Select 64-bit or 128-bit.

Then, enter a passphrase or WEP key.

Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)

WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.

Then, click Connect and proceed to the Congratulations screen. To cancel the connection, click Cancel.

Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Figure 4-22: Available Wireless Network

Figure 4-23: WEP Key Needed for Connection

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Contents

User Guide Wireless- GWIRELESS PCI Adapterword definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 3-31 Confirm New Settings Figure 4-32 Wireless Security - WEP adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC Chapter 1 IntroductionWelcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 1 Introduction Wireless-G PCI AdapterAppendix I Contact Information What’s in this Guide?Network Topology Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless Networkssid your wireless networks name RoamingNetwork Layout Wireless-G PCI AdapterChapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network 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 PSK2PEAP WPA EnterpriseEAP-TLS RADIUS LEAP Page Wireless Network Status screen Chapter 4 Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor 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 PSK2PEAP WPA EnterpriseEAP-TLS PEAP RADIUSEAP-TLS LEAP Figure 4-40 Confirm New Settings 1. The Wireless-G PCI Adapter does not work properly Appendix A TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network?What is the IEEE 802.11b standard? What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?What is roaming? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is ISM band?What is WPA? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is RADIUS?Appendix B Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration Figure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-5 No Wireless Security Figure B-7 Wireless Network Connection The installation of the Windows XP Wireless Configuration is completeFigure B-6 Network Connection - Wireless Security Wireless-G PCI AdapterSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions 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 Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpTCP/IP 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