Contents
User Guide
Wireless- G
WIRELESS
Notebook Adapter
Copyright and Trademarks
This User Guide
word definition
Table of Contents
List of Figures
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Figure 5-22 Wireless Security - RADIUS
Figure 5-26 Confirm New Settings
Figure 5-21 WPA-Enterprise - EAP-PEAP
Welcome
Chapter 1 Introduction
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What’s in this Guide?
Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor
Network Topology
Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network
ssid your wireless networks name
Roaming
Network Layout
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Chapter3GettingtoKnowtheWireless-GNotebookAdapter with SRX
The LED Indicators
Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX
Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX
Running the Setup Wizard
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
Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor
Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor
Link Information
Wireless Network Status
Wireless Network Statistics
Site Survey
Site Information
Profiles
Profile Information
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix A Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network?
What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?
What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?
What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?
What is ad-hoc mode?
What is Spread Spectrum?
What is roaming?
What is ISM band?
What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?
What is WEP?
Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air?
IEEE 802.11 standard
Appendix B Wireless Security
Security Precautions
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
Shared Resources
Appendix C Windows Help
TCP/IP
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