Contents
PCI Adapter
Wireless- G
WIRELESS
User Guide
How to Use This User Guide
Copyright and Trademarks
word definition
Table of Contents
List of Figures
Figure 3-31 Confirm New Settings
Figure 4-32 Wireless Security - WEP
Chapter 1 Introduction
Welcome
adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC
What’s in this Guide?
What’s in this Guide?
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Appendix I Contact Information
Chapter 1 Introduction
Roaming
Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network
ssid your wireless networks name
Network Topology
router a networking device that connects multiple networks together
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Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network
Network Layout
Starting the Setup Wizard
Chapter 3 Setting up and Connecting the USB Network Adapter
Installing the Adapter
Setting Up the Adapter
Setting Up the Adapter with Secure Easy Setup
changes, refer to Chapter 4 Using the Wireless Network Monitor
NOTE You can only add one Secure Easy Setup device at a time
encryption encoding data transmitted in a network
Setting Up the Adapter with Available Networks
WPA-Personal Needed for Connection
Figure 3-15 The Congratulations Screen
changes, refer to Chapter 4 Using the Wireless Network Monitor
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
PSK2
WPA Personal
WPA Enterprise
EAP-TLS
PEAP
RADIUS
LEAP
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Link Information Screens
Chapter 4 Using the Wireless Network Monitor
Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor
Wireless Network Status screen
Wireless Network Status
Wireless Network Statistics
Secure Easy Setup
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
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Site Information
Site Survey
Profile Information
Profiles
Creating a New Profile
Setting Up the Adapter with Secure Easy Setup
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
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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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PSK2
WPA Personal
WPA Enterprise
EAP-TLS
PEAP
RADIUS
EAP-TLS
PEAP
LEAP
Figure 4-40 Confirm New Settings
Appendix A Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
1. The Wireless-G PCI Adapter does not work properly
What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?
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 is ISM band?
What is ad-hoc mode?
What is infrastructure mode?
What is roaming?
What is RADIUS?
What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?
What is WEP?
What is WPA?
Appendix B Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration
Figure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-5 No Wireless Security
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The installation of the Windows XP Wireless Configuration is complete
Figure B-6 Network Connection - Wireless Security
Figure B-7 Wireless Network Connection
Appendix C Wireless Security
Security Precautions
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
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places
Appendix D Windows Help
TCP/IP
Shared Resources
Appendix E Glossary
Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network
Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together
802.11b CCK 11 Mbps, DQPSK 2 Mbps, DBPSK 1 Mbps
Appendix F Specifications
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
