Contents
WIRELESS
Wireless- G
User Guide
Notebook Adapter
This User Guide
Copyright and Trademarks
word definition
Table of Contents
List of Figures
Figure 5-26 Confirm New Settings
Figure 5-22 Wireless Security - RADIUS
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX
Figure 5-21 WPA-Enterprise - EAP-PEAP
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX
Chapter 1 Introduction
Welcome
What’s in this Guide?
Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor
ssid your wireless networks name
Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Topology
Roaming
Network Layout
The LED Indicators
Chapter3GettingtoKnowtheWireless-GNotebookAdapter with SRX
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX
Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX
Running the Setup Wizard
Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX
Overview
Figure 4-2 The Setup Wizard’s License Agreement
TX Key - The default transmit key number is 1. If your network’s access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the TX Key drop-down box
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Figure 4-8 The Setup Wizard’s Connecting the Adapter Screen
Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor
Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor
Link Information
Wireless Network Status
Wireless Network Statistics
Site Information
Site Survey
Profile Information
Profiles
Creating a New Profile
IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network
Figure 5-12 Ad-Hoc Mode Settings
WPA-Personal/WPA2 Personal
WPA-Enterprise features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to your network router. WPA-Enterprise offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. It also offers three authentication methods EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS
EAP-TLS
Enter your login name in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Select Validate server certificate to make sure that the certificate for the server is valid. Then select the appropriate Peap Inner EAP method from the Peap Inner EAP drop-down menu
EAP-TLS
EAP-PEAP
You have successfully created a connection profile
Common Problems and Solutions
Appendix A Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network?
What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?
What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?
What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?
What is ad-hoc mode?
What is ISM band?
What is roaming?
What is Spread Spectrum?
What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?
Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air?
What is WEP?
IEEE 802.11 standard
Security Precautions
Appendix B Wireless Security
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID
WPA-Personal. 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
TCP/IP
Appendix C Windows Help
Shared Resources
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places
Appendix D Glossary
Domain - A specific name for a network of computers
Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network
ISM band - Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions
Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together
SSID Service Set IDentifier - Your wireless networks name
WAN Wide Area Network- The Internet
Appendix E Specifications
Appendix F Warranty Information
Appendix G Regulatory Information
EN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment
FCC PART 68 STATEMENT
Appendix H Contact Information