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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.

LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A mutual authentication method that uses a username and password system.

MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device.

Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.

Node - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station.

OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower-speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit.

Packet - A unit of data sent over a network.

Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products.

RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access.

Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection.

Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together.

RTS (Request To Send) - A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting.

Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.

Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program".

Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission.

SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name.

Appendix D: Glossary

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Linksys WPC54G manual Packet - A unit of data sent over a network

Contents

Notebook Adapter 2.4802GHz.11g Wireless-GWIRELESS User GuideThis 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 H Contact Information Wireless-G Notebook AdapterAppendix G Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory informationRoaming Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless Networkssid your wireless networks name Network TopologyNetwork Layout Wireless-G Notebook AdapterChapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network Network LayoutChapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterPower 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 Chapter 4 Software Installation and Configuration Proceed to “Chapter 5 Hardware Installation.”Figure 4-8 The Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Wireless-G Notebook AdapterConnecting 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 Profiles1. On the Profiles screen, click New to create a new profile Wireless-G Notebook AdapterChapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating 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 WPA-PSK Figure 6-15 WPA-PSK Settings Figure 6-16 TKIP SettingsWireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 6 Using the Wireless Network MonitorWPA 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 2. The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properly Appendix A TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions 1. My computer does not recognize the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterWhat 802.11b features are supported? Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network?What is the 802.11b standard? What is the 802.11g standard?What is ISM band? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?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 Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Windows HelpTCP/IP Shared ResourcesAppendix 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