User Guide | Linksys WPC54GX4 instruction

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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.

2.4802GHz.11g Wireless-G

Notebook Adapter with SRX400

WIRELESS

User Guide

Model No. WPC54GX4

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Linksys WPC54GX4 manual User Guide

Contents

User Guide Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Adapter’s LEDs Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 10 Import a Profile Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in This User Guide? But what does all of this mean? Introduction What’s in This User Guide? Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkRoaming Topology the physical layout of a network Network Layout LED Indicators Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Green. The LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on Adapter is transmitting or receiving data On the Welcome screen, you have the following choices Starting the Setup Wizard Insert the Notebook Adapter Screen Available Wireless Network Screen Setting Up the Adapter WEP Key Needed for Connection Setting Up the Adapter with an Available Network WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 10 Available Wireless Network Screen Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup 12 Wireless Mode Screen Click Next to continue or click Back to change any settings WEP 17 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen EAP-TLS Radius 22 Confirm New Settings Screen Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network Status screen Link Information Screens More Information Wireless Network Status Screen Wireless Network Status Profile Wireless Network Statistics Site Information Site Survey Using the Wireless Network Monitor Site Survey Profiles Screen Profiles 12 Create a New Profile Creating a New Profile 14 Available Wireless Network Screen 16 WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 20 Network Settings Screen 21 Wireless Mode Screen 23 Wireless Security Screen 26 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen 27 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Using EAP-TLS Screen 29 Wireless Security Radius Using EAP-TLS Screen 32 Congratulations Screen Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properly What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is ISM band? What is roaming?What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WPA? What is WEP?What is RADIUS? Figure B-3 Windows XP Wireless Configuration Icon Select Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor Figure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security You are now connected to your wireless network Security Precautions Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 20dBm for Wireless-B/19dBm for Wireless-G Appendix F SpecificationsModel Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Linksys Appendix I Contact Information