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Linksys WPC54G manual The Installation Procedure

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The Installation Procedure

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

The Installation Procedure

1.To install the Adapter, click the Install button on the Welcome screen.

2.After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button if you agree, or click the Cancel button to end the installation.

Figure 4-2: The Setup Wizard’s License Agreement

3.The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a network mode. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to network with computers on your wired network using an access point or wireless router. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless computers to network directly with each other.

In the SSID field, enter your wireless network’s SSID. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase). Click the Next button.

NOTE: Network SSIDs should be unique to your network and identical for all devices within the network.

Figure 4-3: The Setup Wizard’s Wireless Mode Screen

Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration

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Linksys WPC54G manual The Installation Procedure

Contents

WIRELESS 2.4802GHz.11g Wireless-GUser Guide Notebook AdapterThis User Guide Copyright and Trademarksword definition Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 6-21 EAP-MD5 Authentication Welcome Chapter 1 Introductionadapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in this Guide? Appendix G Regulatory Information Wireless-G Notebook AdapterThis appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information Appendix H Contact Informationssid your wireless networks name Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology RoamingChapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network Wireless-G Notebook AdapterNetwork Layout Network LayoutPower Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterWireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adaptersoftware instructions for the computer Chapter 4 Software Installation and ConfigurationThe Installation Procedure bit a binary digit Figure 4-4 The Setup Wizard’s Ad-Hoc Mode ScreenWPA-PSK Figure 4-8 The Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Proceed to “Chapter 5 Hardware Installation.”Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 4 Software Installation and ConfigurationConnecting the Adapter Chapter 5 Hardware InstallationAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Chapter 6 Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information encryption encoding data transmitted in a network Wireless Network StatusInternet traffic from your local area network byte a unit of data that is usually eight bits long Wireless Network StatisticsSite Information Site SurveyProfile Information ProfilesChapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G Notebook AdapterCreating 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 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Figure 6-15 WPA-PSK Settings Figure 6-16 TKIP SettingsChapter 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 Common Problems and Solutions Appendix A Troubleshooting1. My computer does not recognize the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 2. The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properlyWhat is the 802.11b standard? Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network?What is the 802.11g standard? What 802.11b features are supported?What is infrastructure mode? What is ad-hoc mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?What is WEP? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity 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 TCP/IP Appendix C Windows HelpShared 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 802.11b CCK 11 Mbps, DQPSK 2 Mbps, DBPSK 1 Mbps 802.11g OFDM Appendix E SpecificationsAppendix F Warranty Information Appendix G Regulatory Information EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EUROPE SAFETY NOTICES Appendix H Contact Information