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Wireless-G PCI Adapter

What’s in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G PCI Adapter.

•Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide.

•Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking.

•Chapter 3: Setting Up and Connecting the PCI Adapter

This chapter shows you how to setup and connect the Adapter.

•Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

This chapter show you how to use the Adapter’s Wireless Network Monitor.

•Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Adapter.

•Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration

This chapter instructs you on how to install Window XP Wireless Zero Configuration

•Appendix C: Wireless Security

This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network.

•Appendix D: Windows Help

This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.

•Appendix E: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

•Appendix F: Specifications

This appendix provides the Adapter’s technical specifications.

•Appendix G: Warranty Information

This appendix supplies the Adapter’s warranty information.

•Appendix H: Regulatory Information

This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information.

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Contents

Wireless- G WIRELESSUser Guide 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? 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 PSK2PEAP WPA EnterpriseEAP-TLS 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 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 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 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 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