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- Page 1 ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g Notebook Adapter User Guide with SRX WIRELESS WPC54GX Model No.
- Page 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration The Installation Procedure Chapter 5: Hardware Installation Connecting the Adapter... - Page 4 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel Figure 4-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Figure 4-2: InstallShield’s Welcome Screen Figure 4-3: License Agreement Figure 4-4: Custom Information Figure 4-5: Setup Type Figure 4-6: Ready to Install Program Figure 4-7: Installing the Software Figure 4-8: Setup Wizard Complete Figure 5-1: How the Adapter installs into your notebook...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever. network: a series of computers or devices Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network. -
Page 6: What's In This Guide
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide. •... - Page 7 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?
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Page 8: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter. Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad-hoc network. -
Page 9: Network Layout
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b standard and some products incorporating both “a” and “g”, products using these standards can communicate with each other. Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such at the PC Cards for your laptop computers, PCI Card for your desktop PC, and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. -
Page 10: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators The Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity. Figure 3-1: Front Panel Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. Link Green. -
Page 11: Chapter 4: Software Installation And Configuration
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration The Wireless Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. The Setup Wizard will install the Wireless Client Utility and driver, as well as configure the Adapter. NOTE: You must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the Adapter. -
Page 12: Figure 4-3: License Agreement
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX 3. After reading the License Agreement, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click the Next button if you agree, or click the Cancel button to end the installation. Figure 4-3: License Agreement 4. -
Page 13: Figure 4-5: Setup Type
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX 5. The Setup Type screen will appear next. Select Complete and all the features will be installed automatically for you. If you want to do a custom installation, and install the Utility in a different location, click Custom. Click the Next button to continue. -
Page 14: Figure 4-7: Installing The Software
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX 7. A screen will appear during installation. Figure 4-7: Installing the Software 8. This screen will appear after the software has been successfully installed. Click the Finish button to exit the Wizard. Proceed to “Chapter 5: Hardware Installation.” Figure 4-8: Setup Wizard Complete Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration The Installation Procedure... -
Page 15: Chapter 5: Hardware Installation
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Chapter 5: Hardware Installation NOTE: You must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware. Connecting the Adapter 1. Turn off your notebook PC. 2. Locate an available CardBus slot on your notebook PC. 3. -
Page 16: Chapter 6: Using The Wireless Network Utility
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Utility The chapter provides an overview of wireless networking and explains how to access the Utility to configure your Adapter. It includes the following topics:Overview of Wireless Networking, Service Set Identifiers, Overview, Accessing the Utility, Navigating the User Interface. - Page 17 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Windows Configuration Checkbox A checkbox entitled Use Windows to configure my wireless networks is located just below the top display section. Select this checkbox to use Wireless Zero Config (WZC) to configure the Adapter. If you use WZC to configure the Adapter, you can still use the Wireless Network Utility to monitor available networks and check connection status.
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Page 18: Figure 6-3: Properties
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Icon Column Description Type Infrastructure or ad-hoc network Applicable wireless quality of service (QoS) settings for Wi-Fi multimedia (WMM) and 802.11e QoS Perform any of the following operations on the Site Survey list: Re-Scan Button. Causes the Adapter software to immediately scan for all the wireless networks within radio range. - Page 19 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Type. Network type (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc). Country Code. International Standards Organization (ISO) standards for frequency selection based on country- specific regulations. Environment. Type of physical environment (Indoor, Outdoor, or Both). Channel List. Available operating channels. Extended Data Rate.
- Page 20 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Main Buttons The following buttons are located near the bottom of the main screen. Help. Open the online help system. OK. Save changes and then close the Utility window without quitting the application. To exit the application, use the system tray right-click menu.
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Page 21: Using The Utility
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Using the Utility The Utility uses profiles to store information describing how your Adapter connects to the wireless network. Each profile contains information about the type of network connection and security settings. To make it easy to connect to wireless networks at home, office, or wireless hotspot locations, the Utility allows you to create multiple profiles, each containing information about a different network or a different set of configuration values. -
Page 22: Figure 6-4: Profile Editor
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX • The Re-Scan button is disabled while scanning takes place. When the scan is complete, the Site Survey list displays all the discovered networks. Working with Profiles Profiles store configuration information about how your Adapter connects to specific wireless networks. Use the Profile Editor to create new profiles or modify existing ones. - Page 23 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Encryption. If you select WEP encryption, you have a choice of a passphrase or entering a manual encryption key. (To use a passphrase, refer to “Passphrase” section.) Select 64 bits or 128 bits. Enter characters in ASCII format or hexadecimal.
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Page 24: Figure 6-5: Advanced Profile Settings
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX 4. Select the network type. If you select Start Ad-Hoc, enter a radio channel setting for the network. If you select Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc (for an existing ad-hoc network), the channel is automatically set. 5. Select an authentication and encryption type, and enterthye WEP keys, if appropriate. 6. -
Page 25: Wireless Zero Configuration
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Wireless Zero Configuration The Site Survey list in the Utility window displays the security advertised by the AP. The Utility supports configuration of WEP or shared key options for authentication and WEP or None options for encryption. -
Page 26: Figure 6-9: Configure
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX 2. Confirm that Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is selected. 3. Select the network, and click Configure. (Figure 6-9) Figure 6-9: Configure 4. Confirm the authentication and encryption selections exactly match those of the access point to which you are connecting. -
Page 27: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX 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 Wireless-G Notebook 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. - Page 28 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Power Management What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other.
- Page 29 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high-speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe. What is Spread Spectrum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems.
- Page 30 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Appendix A: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions...
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Page 31: Appendix B: Wireless Security
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. - Page 32 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID.
- Page 33 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX WPA-PSK. 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. WPA RADIUS. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.) WPA Radius offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys.
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Page 34: Appendix C: Windows Help
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Appendix C: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. -
Page 35: Appendix D: Glossary
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Appendix D: Glossary 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. - Page 36 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Buffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other. Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.
- Page 37 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.
- Page 38 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - An independent institute that develops networking standards. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.
- Page 39 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower-speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit. Packet - A unit of data sent over a network. Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products.
- Page 40 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program". SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices. SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects every incoming packet of information before allowing it to enter the network.
- Page 41 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network.
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Page 42: Appendix E: Specifications
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Appendix E: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b LEDs Power, Link Transmit Power 20dBm for Wireless-B/14dBm for Wireless-G Protocols 802.11b: CCK , QPSK , BPSK ; 802.11g: OFDM Security Features WEP, AES, TKIP, 802.1x WEP Key Bits 64, 128 Bit Dimensions 4.80"... -
Page 43: Appendix F: Warranty Information
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Appendix F: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. -
Page 44: Appendix G: Regulatory Information
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Appendix G: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 45 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX EN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment. Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. Contact local Authority for procedure to follow. Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of above 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the European community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive...
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Page 46: Appendix H: Contact Information
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Appendix H: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS)