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Linksys WPC54G Software Installation and Configuration, software instructions for the computer

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Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration

The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. The Setup Wizard will install the Wireless Network Monitor and driver, as well as configure the Adapter.

NOTE: You must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware.

Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

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On the Welcome screen, you have the following choices:

Install - Click the Install button to begin the software installation process.

User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide.

Exit - Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.

Figure 4-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen

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Linksys WPC54G manual Software Installation and Configuration, software instructions for the computer

Contents

2.4802GHz.11g Wireless-G WIRELESSUser Guide Notebook AdapterCopyright and Trademarks This User Guideword definition Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 6-21 EAP-MD5 Authentication Chapter 1 Introduction Welcomeadapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix G Regulatory InformationThis appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information Appendix H Contact InformationChapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network ssid your wireless networks nameNetwork Topology RoamingWireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Layout Network LayoutChapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter PowerWireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterChapter 4 Software Installation and Configuration software instructions for the computerThe Installation Procedure Figure 4-4 The Setup Wizard’s Ad-Hoc Mode Screen bit a binary digitWPA-PSK Proceed to “Chapter 5 Hardware Installation.” Figure 4-8 The Setup Wizard’s Congratulations ScreenWireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 4 Software Installation and ConfigurationChapter 5 Hardware Installation Connecting the AdapterChapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Accessing the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information Wireless Network Status encryption encoding data transmitted in a networkInternet traffic from your local area network Wireless Network Statistics byte a unit of data that is usually eight bits longSite Survey Site InformationProfiles Profile InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 6 Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New Profile 1. On the Profiles screen, click New to create a new profileClick Next to continue or Back to return to the previous screen IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network Page Figure 6-15 WPA-PSK Settings Figure 6-16 TKIP Settings Wireless-G Notebook AdapterChapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor WPA-PSKWPA RADIUS features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router. WPA Radius offers the TKIP encryption method with dynamic encryption keys. It offers five authentication methods EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MD5, EAP-PEAP, and LEAP EAP-TLS RADIUS EAP-MD5 You have successfully created a connection profile Appendix A Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions1. My computer does not recognize the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 2. The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properlyCan I play computer games with other members of the wireless network? What is the 802.11b standard?What is the 802.11g standard? What 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?Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often WPA-PSK. 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 C Windows Help TCP/IPShared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesAppendix D Glossary Domain - A specific name for a network of computers Packet - A unit of data sent over a network Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network Appendix E Specifications 802.11b CCK 11 Mbps, DQPSK 2 Mbps, DBPSK 1 Mbps 802.11g OFDMAppendix F Warranty Information Appendix G Regulatory Information EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EUROPE SAFETY NOTICES Appendix H Contact Information