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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction	1
Welcome	1
What’s in this User Guide?	1
Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network	3
Network Topology	3
Roaming	3
Network Layout	4
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter	5
The LED Indicators	5
Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter	6
Starting the Setup	6
Connecting the Adapter	7
Setting up the Adapter	7
Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor	16
Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor	16
Using the Wireless Network Monitor	16
Link Information	16
Site Survey	19
Profiles	20
Create a New Profile	21
Appendix A: Troubleshooting	30
Common Problems and Solutions	30
Frequently Asked Questions	31
Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration	34
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration	34
Appendix C: Wireless Security	37
Security Precautions	37
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks	37
Appendix D: Windows Help	40
Appendix E: Glossary	41
Appendix F: Specifications	46

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Linksys WPC54GR manual Table of Contents

Contents

Wireless- G How to Use this User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Front Panel List of Figures 10 Import a Profile Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC IntroductionWelcome What’s in this User Guide? Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Topology the physical layout of a network Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Roaming Network Layout Link Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterLED Indicators Power 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 Link Information Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Status screen 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 Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properly What 802.11b features are supported? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the 802.11b standard? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is Spread Spectrum? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band? What is RADIUS? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is WPA? 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 Appendix C Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places 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