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Wireless-N Notebook Adapter

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter

The LED Indicators

The Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity.

Link/Act

Power

Figure 3-1: Front Panel

Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on.

Link/Act Green. The Link/Act LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection.

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The LED Indicators

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Contents

GHz Word definition How to Use this User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Front Panel Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 11 WEP Key Needed for Connection Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC IntroductionWelcome What’s in this User Guide? Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Topology the physical layout of a network Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Roaming Network Layout LED Indicators Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Starting the Setup Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Connecting the Adapter WPA Personal Needed for Connection WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection Available Wireless Network Advanced Setup WEP WPA2 Personal WPA Personal Radius 18 Confirm New Settings Link Information Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Status screen Wireless Network Status More Information Network Statistics Wireless Network Statistics Site Information Connect Profile Information Profiles 10 Creating a Profile Create a New Profile 12 WPA Personal Needed for Connection 15 Available Wireless Networks 17 Wireless Mode 19 Wireless Security WEP 20 Wireless Security WPA Personal 22 Wireless Security Radius EAP-TLS 24 Confirm New Settings Wireless-N Notebook Adapter does not work properly Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions What is ad-hoc mode? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What 802.11b features are supported? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is WEP? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is RADIUS? What is WPA? Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 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-N Notebook Adapter Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Channels most of Europe and Asia Appendix F Specifications Storage Humidity Operating Humidity Appendix G Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Applicable Power Levels in France Open the Wireless Network Connection window Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Europe Mail Address Appendix I Contact Information Outside of Europe Mail Address