Appendix D Windows Help, Shared Resources | Linksys WPC54GR instruction

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster

Appendix D: Windows Help

All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

TCP/IP

Before a computer can communicate with an access point or wireless router, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless networks as well. Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP/IP.

Shared Resources

If you wish to share printers, folder, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources.

Network Neighborhood/My Network Places

Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending upon the version of Windows you're running). Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network.

Appendix D: Windows Help

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Linksys WPC54GR manual Appendix D Windows Help, Shared Resources, Network Neighborhood/My Network Places

Contents

Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster List of Figures Front Panel 10 Import a Profile What’s in this User Guide? IntroductionWelcome Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Topology the physical layout of a network Network Layout Power Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterLED Indicators Link Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Starting the Setup Connecting the Adapter Setting up the Adapter WEP Key Needed for Connection Congratulations Manual Setup 10 Network Settings WEP WPA Personal PSK2 WPA Enterprise EAP-TLS Radius 19 Confirm New Settings Wireless Network Status screen Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information Wireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics More Information-Network Statistics Site Survey Site Information Profiles Profile Information Create a New Profile 12 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 Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingWireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properly What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the 802.11b standard? What 802.11b features are supported? What is ISM band? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is Spread Spectrum? What is WPA? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is RADIUS? Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Figure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Security Precautions Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork 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 Appendix F Specifications 802.11g Ofdm Appendix G Warranty Information Limited Warranty Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC Statement 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