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Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster

RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires.

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.

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

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet.

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol.

SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network.

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

Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network. Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path.

Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.

Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network.

Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.

TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability.

Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period.

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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 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 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properly Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions 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 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 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