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Wireless-N Notebook Adapter

TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted.

Topology - The physical layout of a network.

TX Rate - Transmission Rate.

Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.

Upload - To transmit a file over a network.

URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet.

VPN (Virtual Private Network) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet.

WAN (Wide Area Network)- The Internet.

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security.

WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly.

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.

Appendix E: Glossary

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Contents

GHz Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Front Panel Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 11 WEP Key Needed for Connection Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Network Topology Planning your Wireless NetworkRoaming Topology the physical layout of a network 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 Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network Status screen Link Information 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 Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-N Notebook Adapter does not work properly What 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode? What is Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP? 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 Precautions Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places 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