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Wireless-G PCI Adapter

3.If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 4 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear.

Select the correct Channel for your wireless network. The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network. If you are unsure about which channel to use, keep the default setting.

Then, select the Network Mode in which your wireless network will operate. In Mixed Mode, Wireless-B and Wireless-G devices can both operate on the network, though at a slower speed. In G-Only Mode, no Wireless- B devices can operate in the network.

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Figure 4-30: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings

4.The Wireless Security screen will appear. This step will configure wireless security.

If your wireless network doesn’t use wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button to continue. Proceed to Step 6.

Select WEP, WPA-Personal, PSK2, WPA Enterprise, Radius, or LEAP for the Encryption Method. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption, PSK2 stands for Pre-Shared Key 2, which is a security standard stronger than WPA-Personal, RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service, and LEAP stands for Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol. If you don’t want to use encryption, select Disabled.

Figure 4-31: Wireless Security

Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

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Contents

User Guide Wireless- GWIRELESS 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? 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 PSK2WPA Enterprise EAP-TLSPEAP 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 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 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 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 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