Setting Up the Adapter | Linksys WMP54GX guide

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

Setting Up the Adapter

When the Setup Wizard resumes, the next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen.

This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter.

•Available Wireless Network. Most users should use this option. The networks available to this Adapter will be listed on this screen. You can choose one of these networks and click the Connect button to connect to it. Click the Refresh button to update the Available Wireless Network list.

•Manual Setup. To set up the Adapter manually, select Manual Setup.

The setup for each option is described, step by step, under the appropriate heading on the following pages.

Click Exit to close the Setup Wizard, if you wish to set up the Adapter later.

Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

Figure 4-6: Available Wireless Network Screen

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Linksys WMP54GX manual Setting Up the Adapter, Available Wireless Network Screen

Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Adapter’s Connectors for the Antenna Cables Adapter’s LED WPA2-Personal Needed for Connection What’s in This User Guide? IntroductionWelcome Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC Introduction What’s in This User Guide? Roaming Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Topology the physical layout of a network Network Layout Cable Connectors Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXLED Indicator Overview Starting the Setup Wizard Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Installing the Adapter Windows will begin copying the files onto your PC Setting Up the Adapter Available Wireless Network Screen Setting Up the Adapter with an Available Network WEP Key Needed for Connection WPA-Personal Needed for Connection Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup 12 Available Wireless Network Screen 14 Wireless Mode Screen WEP 19 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen EAP-TLS Radius 23 Confirm New Settings Screen Wireless Network Status screen Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information Screens Wireless Network Status More Information Wireless Network Status Screen Wireless Network Statistics More Information Wireless Network Statistics Screen Site Survey Site Information WPA2-Personal Needed for Connection Profiles Profiles Screen Creating a New Profile 12 Create a New Profile 14 Available Wireless Network Screen 16 WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 20 Network Settings Screen 21 Wireless Mode Screen 24 Wireless Security Screen 27 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen 28 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Using EAP-TLS Screen Radius 32 Congratulations Screen Wireless-G PCI Adapter does not work properly Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat 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 Zero Configuration Figure B-1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon Figure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Appendix F Specifications Operating Humidity Max % Non-Condensing Storage Humidity Operating TempStorage Temp Appendix G Warranty Information Limited Warranty Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC Statement Safety Notices Appendix I Contact Information