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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster

Manual Setup

If your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Manual Setup.

1. Click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the adapter manually.

2.The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor will appear. If your network has a router or other DHCP server, click the radio button next to Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP).

If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Specify network settings. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS addresses appropriate for your network. You must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS addresses, leave these fields empty.

IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network.

Subnet Mask - The Adapter’s Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired network’s Subnet Mask. Default Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here.

DNS 1 and DNS 2 - Enter the DNS address of your wired Ethernet network here.

Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Figure 5-13: Available Wireless Network

Figure 5-14: Network Settings

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Contents

Wireless- G Word definition How to Use this User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Front Panel List of Figures 10 Import a Profile 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-G Notebook AdapterPower Link Starting the Setup Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Connecting the Adapter WEP Key Needed for Connection Congratulations 10 Network Settings Manual Setup WEP PSK2 WPA Personal EAP-TLS WPA Enterprise Radius 19 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 Site Survey Profile Information Profiles 12 Create a New Profile Create a New Profile WPA Personal Needed for Connection 13 Available Wireless Network 15 Wireless Mode 17 Wireless Security WEP 19 Wireless Security PSK2 EAP-TLS 22 Wireless Security Radius Using EAP-TLS 25 Congratulations Wireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properly Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions What is the 802.11b standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What 802.11b features are supported? What is roaming? What is infrastructure mode?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum? What is WEP? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WPA? What is RADIUS? 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 Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 802.11g Ofdm Appendix F Specifications Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix I Contact Information