Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Common Problems And Solutions; Frequently Asked Questions - Linksys Instant Wireless Series User Manual

LEAP
If you selected LEAP, then the LEAP setting screen will appear.
Login Name - Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field.
Password - Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field.
Click the Next button to continue, and then go to step 8. Click the Back button to return to the
previous screen.
8. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next, showing the new settings. To save the new
settings, click the Yes button. To edit the new settings, click the Back button. To cancel these new
settings, click the Cancel button.
9. The Congratulations screen will appear next. Click Activate new settings now to implement
the new settings immediately and return to the Link Information screen. Click Activate new
settings later to keep the current settings active and return to the Profiles screen.
You have successfully created a connection profile.
Click the X (Close) button in the upper right corner to exit the WLAN Monitor.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix consists of two parts: "Common Problems and Solutions" and "Frequently Asked
Questions." This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation
and operation of the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter. Read the description below to solve
your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.

Common Problems and Solutions

1. The Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter does not work properly.
• Power off your PC.
• Reinsert the Adapter into the PC's PCI slot.
• For Windows 98 or Me, right-click My Computer, and select Properties. Select the Device
Manager tab, and select the Adapter. You will find the Adapter if it has been installed successfully.
If you see a yellow exclamation mark, the resources may be in conflict, and you must follow the
steps below:
• Uninstall the driver software from your PC.
• Restart your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as specified in this User
Guide.
2. I cannot communicate with a wired computer linked via an access point in the
infrastructure configuration.
• Make sure that the PC is powered on.
• Make sure that the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter is configured with the same SSID and
WEP encryption as the other computers in your wireless network.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network?
This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult
the application's user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network.
Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network?
Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN (local area network). Refer to the
game's user guide for more information.
What is the IEEE 802.11a standard?
It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11a standard allows wireless
networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware
complies with the 802.11a standard.
The 802.11a standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency
of 5GHz.
What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?
It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard allows wireless
networking hardware
from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the
802.11b standard.