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Linksys WPC54G manual Hardware Installation, Connecting the Adapter

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Chapter 5: Hardware Installation

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

Chapter 5: Hardware Installation

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

Connecting the Adapter

1.Turn off your notebook PC.

2.Locate an available CardBus slot on your notebook PC.

3.With the connector pin end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up, slide the Adapter into the CardBus slot until it locks in place.

4.Restart your notebook PC. The Power LED should light up when the Adapter is installed correctly.

5.Windows will begin copying the driver files to your computer. If Windows asks you for the original Windows CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM, and direct Windows to its correct location (e.g., D:\).

The installation of the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter is complete.

If you want to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or make additional

configuration changes, go to “Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor.”

Chapter 5: Hardware Installation

Figure 5-1: Installing the Adapter into your notebook

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Linksys WPC54G manual Hardware Installation, Connecting the Adapter

Contents

WIRELESS 2.4802GHz.11g Wireless-GUser Guide Notebook Adapterword definition Copyright and TrademarksThis User Guide Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 6-21 EAP-MD5 Authentication adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC Chapter 1 IntroductionWelcome 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 InstallationLink Information Chapter 6 Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Internet traffic from your local area network Wireless Network Statusencryption encoding data transmitted in a 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?Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions 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