Linksys WMP55AG User Manual
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Page 1: Pci Adapter
Instant Wireless ® Series Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Use this guide to install: WMP55AG User Guide... - Page 2 If the product proves defective during this warranty period, go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for complete RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) assistance. You can also call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a RMA Number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACK- AGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
European community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and/or the CEPT recommendation Rec 70.03. For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance. •... -
Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction
And whichever mode you choose, your wireless commu- nications are protected by up to 152-bit encryption, so your data stays secure. So don’t hassle with running cables through your house—get your desktop con- nected the easy way with the versatile Linksys Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter. Features •... -
Page 5: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area net- work (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency chan- nel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices. -
Page 6: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Dual-Band Wireless A+G Pci Adapter
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter The Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter’s LEDs Figure 3-1 LED Indicators LINK Green. The LINK LED lights up when there is a wireless network connection. It will flash when there is activity. Green. -
Page 7: Driver Installation For Windows Xp
Driver Installation for Windows XP 1. Windows XP will automatically detect the Adapter. Click the radio button next to Install the software automatically (Recommended). Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Then click the Next button. Figure 4-3 Important for Windows XP users: Do NOT run the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Setup Wizard. -
Page 8: Windows Xp Wireless Zero Configuration
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Important for Windows XP users: Windows XP has a built-in con- figuration tool. Use the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (in the system tray at the bottom of your screen) to configure the Adapter. 1. A f t e r i n s t a l l i n g t h e Adapter, the Windows XP W i r e l e s s Z e r o... -
Page 9: Chapter 5: Installation And Configuration For Windows 98, Me, And 2000
Chapter 5: Installation and Configuration for Windows 98, Me, and 2000 Important for Windows XP users: Go to “Chapter 4: Installation and Configuration for Windows XP.” Overview The Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation and configuration procedure for Windows 98, Me, and 2000. - Page 10 In the SSID field, enter the SSID of your wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase). Click the Next button. Figure 5-4...
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Page 11: Hardware Installation
7. Review your settings before the Setup Wizard starts to copy your files. Click the Next button to continue. Figure 5-6 8. After the files have been successfully copied, the screen in Figure 5-7 will appear. Click the Exit button. Figure 5-7 Proceed to the next section, “Hardware Installation.”... -
Page 12: Chapter 7: Using The Wlan Monitor For Windows 98, Me, And 2000
Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Monitor for Windows 98, Me, and 2000 Overview Use the WLAN Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or make additional configuration changes. Important for Windows XP users: Windows XP has a built-in configuration tool. -
Page 13: Site Survey
Figure 6-4 Wireless Network Status Status- The status of the wireless network connection. SSID - The SSID of the wireless network. Network Mode - The wireless mode currently in use, ad-hoc or infrastructure. Transfer Rate - The data transfer rate of the current connection. Channel - The channel to which the wireless network devices are set. -
Page 14: Profiles
Figure 6-7 In the WEP Level drop-down box, select the level of WEP encryption used by the wireless network: 64-bit / 10 hex. characters, 128-bit / 26 hex. charac- ters, or 152-bit / 32 hex. characters (152-bit WEP is only available for 802.11a networking). -
Page 15: Creating A New Profile
Import - Click the Import button to import a profile that has been saved in another location. Select the appropriate file, and click the Open button. Figure 6-9 Export - Select the profile you want to save in a different location, and click the Export button. - Page 16 3. The Network Settings screen will appear. If your network has a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP). Click the Next button to continue, and go to Step 4. If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Specify IP Settings.
- Page 17 16 alphanumeric characters. This passphrase must match the passphrase of your wireless net- work and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (You will have to enter the WEP key(s) manually on any non-Linksys wireless products.) WEP Key - This WEP key must match the WEP key of your wireless net- work.
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Page 18: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 1. The Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter does not work properly. - Page 19 802.11a standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an oper- ating 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 commu- nicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard.
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Page 20: Appendix B: Glossary
802.11g - A proposed, but as yet unratified extension of the IEEE 802.11 stan- dard for wireless networking hardware. The draft 802.11g specifications used by Linksys specify a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps using OFDM modulation, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices, and WEP encryption for security. - Page 21 code). Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission, statistical techniques embedded in the receiver can recover the original data without the need for retransmission. To an unintended receiver, DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband receivers.
- Page 22 OFDM is also used for other appli- cations, including powerline networking. Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Instant Wireless Series Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter ®...
- Page 23 SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - A unique name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for each point in the wireless net- work and is case-sensitive. Static IP Address - A permanent IP address that is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network.
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Page 24: Appendix C: Specifications
Appendix C: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, draft 802.11g Interface LEDs LINK, PWR Transmit Power 11 dBm to 17 dBm Modulation 802.11a and draft 802.11g: OFDM 802.11b: CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK Security Feature WEP Key Bits 64, 128, 152 Bits Protocols TCP/IP Instant Wireless Series... -
Page 25: Appendix D: Warranty Information
Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter ® Appendix E: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information Technical Support... - Page 26 © Copyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.