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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
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User Guide

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WCF54G
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g User Guide CompactFlash Card WIRELESS WCF54G Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Copyright and Trademarks 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card The Front Panel Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDA Overview Setup Wizard Chapter 4: Installing the CompactFlash Card Overview Installing the Card Uninstalling the Card...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G CompactFlash Card List of Figures Figure 2-1: Front Panel Figure 3-1: PDA to PC Installation Figure 3-2: Welcome Figure 3-3: License Agreement Figure 3-4: Click Yes Figure 3-5: Application Being Installed Figure 3-6: Mobile Device Figure 3-7: Congratulations Figure 4-1: Successful Installation Figure 4-2: CompactFlash Installation into PDA Figure 4-3: Start Screen Figure 4-4: Wireless Network Monitor Icon...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Figure 6-5: Network Troubleshooting Screen Figure 6-6: More Information Screen Figure 6-7: Repair Screen Figure 6-8: Contact Screen Figure 6-9: Site Survey Screen Figure 6-10: Select Profile Screen Figure 6-11: Add/Edit Configuration Screen Figure 6-12: SSID Screen Figure 6-13: Wireless Security (WEP) Screen Figure 6-14: Power Management Screen Figure 6-15: SSID/Channel Screen...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card. The Wireless-G CompactFlash Card installs directly into your Pocket PC using a CompactFlash Type II slot. The user-friendly software makes it a snap to set up, and you’re ready to share data, printers, or high-speed Internet access over your existing wireless network at speeds up to 54Mbps.
  • Page 7 This appendix supplies the CompactFlash Cards warranty information. • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the CompactFlash Card’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?

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Compactflash Card

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card The Front Panel The CompactFlash Card's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the CompactFlash Card is powered on. Link Green.
  • Page 9 Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card The Front Panel...

  • Page 10: Chapter 3: Setting Up The Pda

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDA Overview This Setup Wizard will take you through all the steps necessary to install the Card’s software on your PC so it can communicate with the PDA. Connect your PDA to your PC. Make sure you have the Microsoft ActiveSync software installed on your PC. Refer to your PDA’s documentation for information on Microsoft ActiveSync software.

  • Page 11: Figure 3-4: Click Yes

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 4. When asked if you want to install the Linksys Wireless-G CompactFlash Card using the default application install directory, click Yes to continue. 5. A screen will appear to show that the application is being installed. Do NOT cancel.

  • Page 12: Figure 3-6: Mobile Device

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 6. When asked to check your mobile device screen to see if additional steps are necessary to complete this installation, click OK. Figure 3-6: Mobile Device 7. The Congratulations screen will appear when the installation is complete. Click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard. Figure 3-7: Congratulations Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDA Setup Wizard...

  • Page 13: Chapter 4: Installing The Compactflash Card

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 4: Installing the CompactFlash Card Overview This chapter explains the steps to install the CompactFlash Card. Make sure that you have installed the Setup Wizard software before installing the Card. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Setup Wizard software is installed before installing the Card.

  • Page 14: Uninstalling The Card

    5. The Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear on the desktop of your PDA. Uninstalling the Card To uninstall the Card, on your PDA, click Start, Settings, then click Remove Programs. Select Linksys Wireless-G CompactFlash Card, and click Remove. Chapter 4: Installing the CompactFlash Card...

  • Page 15: Chapter 5: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Network Overview This chapter explains how to connect your PDA to a wireless network. Connect to a Wireless Network 1. On your PDA’s desktop, click the Wireless Network Monitor icon at the bottom of the desktop. Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 2.

  • Page 16: Figure 5-3: Configure Wireless Networks

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Pocket PC 2003 1. Select your wireless network from the list and click Connect. 2. On the Settings screen, if your wireless network does not have Wireless Security-WEP, click OK, then go to step D. If your wireless network has Wireless Security-WEP, click Authentication. Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Figure 5-3: Configure Wireless Networks...

  • Page 17: Figure 5-5: Configure Network Authentication

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 3. When the Configure Network Authentication screen appears, Check the box for Data encryption (WEP Enabled) and uncheck the box for The Key is provided for me automatically. Enter the Network key in the field and click OK. 4.

  • Page 18: Figure 5-7: Configure Wireless Networks

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Pocket PC 2002 1. When the Configure Wireless Networks screen appears, select the Default profile and click Edit. Figure 5-7: Configure Wireless Networks 2. On the Add/Edit Configuration screen, select Access Point from the drop-down menu for Wireless Mode. Click Next.

  • Page 19: Figure 5-9: Ssid

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 3. On the next screen, enter the name of your wireless network in the SSID field. You can click Scan to search for an existing wireless network name. Click Next. 4. If your wireless network has Wireless Security-WEP, check Wireless Security (WEP). Then select Use Hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) and enter the WEP key in a Key field.

  • Page 20: Figure 5-11: Power Management

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 5. Power Management is a power saving mode. The lower power consumption may also lower the wireless performance. To enable Power Management, select On. To disable Power Management, select Off. Then, click Finish. 6. You will return to the Select Profile screen. Click OK. The installation of the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card is complete.
  • Page 21 Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network...

  • Page 22: Chapter 6: Configuring The Wireless-G Compactflash Card With The Wireless Network Monitor

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card with the Wireless Network Monitor Overview the CompactFlash Card can be configured with the Wireless Network Monitor. This chapter explains how to configure the CompactFlash Card in this manner. On your PDA’s desktop, click the Wireless Network Monitor icon at the bottom of the screen. Wireless Network Monitor The Status screen appears first.

  • Page 23: Figure 6-3: Version Information Screen

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Power Management. Power Management is a power saving mode. The lower power consumption may lower the wireless performance. Select On to enable Power Management. Select Off to disable Power Management. Version Information. Select Version Information to view information about the driver. Included is the Client, Driver Name, Driver Version, Primary Firmware Version, and Station Firmware Version.

  • Page 24: Figure 6-5: Network Troubleshooting Screen

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Advanced These advanced options are offered: Network Troubleshooting and Site Survey. See below for descriptions. Network Troubleshooting. The IP address and Gateway address of the CompactFlash Card is displayed. For information on the connection, click More Info. The More Information screen will appear. The MAC Address, IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server, Gateways, and DNS are displayed.

  • Page 25: Figure 6-8: Contact Screen

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Metric 1- 4. This is a routing metric. To update the IP address for the Card, click Repair. The Repair screen will appear. You can check the connection by entering the IP Address into the field, then clicking Contact. The Contact screen will appear.

  • Page 26: Figure 6-10: Select Profile Screen

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Configure Wireless Networks To configure or connect to a wireless network for a Pocket PC 2002, click Configure Wireless Networks. If you use a Pocket PC 2003, on your PDA, click Start, Help, then Connections or refer to Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Network.

  • Page 27: Figure 6-12: Ssid Screen

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Access Point Enter the name of your wireless network in the SSID field. You can click Scan to search for an existing wireless network name. Click Next. Figure 6-12: SSID Screen If your wireless network has Wireless Security-WEP, check Wireless Security (WEP). For most wireless networks, select Use Hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) and enter the WEP key.

  • Page 28: Figure 6-14: Power Management Screen

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Power Management is a power saving mode. The lower power consumption may lower the wireless performance. To enable power management, select On. To disable Power Management, select Off. Click Finish, then you will return to the Select Profile screen. Click OK. Figure 6-14: Power Management Screen Peer-to-Peer and Act as a BaseStation Enter the SSID or network name used by your network.

  • Page 29: Figure 6-16: Wireless Security (Wep) Screen

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card If your wireless network has Wireless Security-WEP, check Wireless Security (WEP). For most wireless networks, select Use Hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) and enter the WEP key. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters, in a Key field. For 128-bit encryption, enter 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are the numbers “0-9”, and the letters “a-f”.

  • Page 30: 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 this product. 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 31 Wireless-G CompactFlash Card What 802.11b features are supported? The product supports the following 802.11b functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Power Management What 802.11g features are supported? The product supports the following 802.11g functions: •...
  • Page 32 Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Can Wireless products support printer sharing? Wireless products perform the same function as LAN products. Therefore, Wireless products can work with NetWare, Windows 2000, or other LAN operating systems to support printer or file sharing. What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 40-bit, shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11b standard.

  • Page 33: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 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 34 This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use.
  • Page 35 These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer. Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks...

  • Page 36: Appendix C: Glossary

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Appendix C: Glossary 802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
  • Page 37 Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 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 38 Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 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 39 Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 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. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.
  • Page 40 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
  • Page 41 Wireless-G CompactFlash Card SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program".
  • Page 42 Wireless-G CompactFlash Card TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent.

  • Page 43: Appendix D: Specifications

    Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Appendix D: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Type II CompactFlash LEDs Link, Power Transmit Power 802.11g: 15dBm Typical @ Normal Temp Range 802.11b: 20dBm Typical @ Normal Temp Range TX Peak 350mA @ 54Mbps RX Peak 270mA @ 54Mbps Security Features WEP Encryption...

  • Page 44: Appendix E: Warranty Information

    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 45: Appendix F: Regulatory Information

    Canadian regulations. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) Linksys declares that this product conforms to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC: EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.
  • Page 46 Linksys vakuuttaa täten että dieses produkt tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen. Linksys Group déclare que le produit est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 47 Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. FCC PART 68 STATEMENT This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. A label is attached to the equipment that contains, among other information, its FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number.

  • Page 48: Appendix G: Contact Information

    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: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product,...

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