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Linksys WPC11 User Manual

Linksys WPC11 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Instant Wireless Series Network PC Card Use this Guide to install the following: WPC11 V2.5 User Guide...
  • Page 2 LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys guarantees that every Instant Wireless™ Network PC Card V2.5 is free from phys- ical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one year from the date of purchase. If these products prove defective during this warranty period, call Linksys Customer Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Instant Wireless Put the “mobile” back into mobile computing! Whether you’re at your desk or in the boardroom, the Linksys Instant Wireless Network PC Card allows you to share printers, files, and other resources anywhere within your LAN infra- structure, increasing your productivity and keeping you “in touch.”...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Package Contents • One Instant Wireless Network PC Card V2.5 • One Setup CD-ROM (Manual on CD) • Quick Installation Guide and Registration Card (not shown) System Requirements • A 16-bit PCMCIA Type II or Type III slot • PCMCIA revisions 2.10 compliant card and socket services •...

  • Page 5: Installing The Drivers And Configuration Utility For Windows 95, 98, Me And 2000

    95, 98, ME, and 2000 Before You Start Your new Linksys Instant Wireless™ Network PC Card V2.5 comes with an automated software installation procedure for Windows 95, 98, Millennium, and 2000. Windows NT users should refer to the next section. This new pro- cedure automatically installs the drivers and Configuration Utility before you install your hardware, so there’s no searching for the location of drivers.
  • Page 6 4. The next screen that appears will be the Warranty Policy. Read the entire policy by pressing the Page Down button on your keyboard. Click on the Yes button if you agree, or No if you disagree. Clicking No will terminate the installation.

  • Page 7: Ad-Hoc Versus Infrastructure Mode

    SSID may be up to 32 characters in length and may include any character on the keyboard. All SSID values on your wireless network must match. If you are unsure, use the default value of “linksys.” Then, click the Next but- ton. Note: All characters are case-sensitive.

  • Page 8: Ad-Hoc Mode

    3. The following screen will appear, indicating that all of the appropriate files are being copied onto your drive. Click the Cancel button if you need to stop the installation for any reason. 4. Once Windows has finished copying the necessary files, the following screen will appear.
  • Page 9 2. The following screen should appear. You will be prompted to enter an SSID value in the box provided. All SSID values on your wireless network must match. If you are unsure, use the default value of “linksys.” Then, click the Next button.

  • Page 10: Installing The Network Pc Card

    2. With the PCMCIA adapter’s 68-pin connector facing the PCMCIA slot and the “Network PC Card” label facing up, slide the PCMCIA adapter com- pletely into the PCMCIA slot. 3. You may see several screens appear as the driver installation is finalized, but this is normal.

  • Page 11: Installing The Drivers For Windows Nt

    Installing the Drivers for Windows NT Windows NT will set up the Network PC Card differently depending upon whether you’ve previously installed network hardware or not. Please follow the instructions appropriate for you. If You Have Never Installed Network Hardware: 1.
  • Page 12 5. A list of adapters will appear on the next screen. You will not want to select one of these, however, as your installation disk (Setup Utility CD) has all of the appro- priate drivers. Click the Have Disk but- ton to continue.
  • Page 13 10. On the screen showing Network Services, the selections are automatically made. Click the Next button to continue. 11. At this point, Windows NT will be ready to start installing Networking Components. After verifying your selections, click the Next button to con- tinue.
  • Page 14 14. After setting the Resource and Properties fields, Windows NT will begin installing the network components you previously selected. You may be asked if you would like to configure the protocols with a DHCP server on your network. If this screen comes up, check with your Network Administrator before clicking the Yes or No button to continue.
  • Page 15 Make sure that the Instant Wireless Network PC Card V2.5 appears in the Adapter window. Then, unless you need to assign a static IP address, select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server and click the OK button. If...
  • Page 16 3. A list of adapters will appear on the next screen. You will not want to select one of these, howev- er, as your installa- tion disk (Setup Utility CD) has all of the appropriate drivers. Click the Have Disk button to continue.

  • Page 17: Installing The Configuration Utility For Windows Nt

    If the window does appear, make sure that the Instant Wireless Network PC Card V2.5 appears in the Adapter window. Then, unless you need to assign a static IP address, select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server and click the OK button.

  • Page 18: Configuration Utility

    Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility is provided to allow you further customization of the Network PC Card and your wireless network. Using the Configuration Utility Once the Configuration Utility has been installed, an icon will be placed in the system tray (next to the clock) when the Network PC Card is inserted. You can also start the Configuration Utility by pressing the Start button and selecting Wireless Network PC Card.
  • Page 19 CONFIGURATION The Configuration screen allows you to customize the settings for the Network PC Card and your wireless network. The Wireless Mode setting determines the architecture of your wireless net- work. Select Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure Mode depending on your network type.
  • Page 20 Manual Entry for the WEP Key Entry, enter the hexadecimal number set by other wireless WEP settings; these settings have to be identical to the WEP encryption in order to network to your Wireless USB Network Adapter. In order to find the WEP encryption set by other wireless products in your net- work, such as the WAP11, you may run the USB utility or SNMP configura- tion program to check the encryption tab for the correct key entries.

  • Page 21: Installing Network Protocols

    Security is used for WEP only. By selecting Deny Unencrypted Data Frames, all unencrypted data will not be seen. For Authentication Type, you may choose between Open System or Shared Key. Shared Key is when both the sender and recipient share a secret key. Both units use this key for an extended length of time, sometimes indefinitely.

  • Page 22: Advanced Properties

    Unless your specif- ic situation requires changing them, the default settings should be sufficient for your card’s proper operation. Linksys advises that you change these values in the Configuration Utility rather than using this method, to ensure that the set- tings you change will be recognized everywhere.
  • Page 23 2. Select Authentication Algorithm from the list provided and select a Value from the drop-down menu on the right. WECA Compliant (Default) (also referred to as Open Authentication) The sender and recipient do NOT share a secret key. Each party generates its own key-pair and asks the receiver to accept the generated key.
  • Page 24 Network PC Card 7. Select Network Type and select a Value, from the drop down Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc. allows a wireless adapter to communicate with a wired network employing an access point, while the Ad-Hoc mode allows wireless-to- wireless, peer-to-peer com- munication.
  • Page 25 9. A preamble is a signal used to synchronize the transmission timing between two or more systems. The default setting is Long Tx Preamble. Long Tx Preamble allows extra time for the digital decoder to process the initial header packets, but is transmitted at 11Mbps.

  • Page 26: Advanced Properties For Windows Nt

    13. The WEP Passphrase value allows the user to change the passphrase that is used to generate the encryption key for WEP. Any alphanumeric value can be entered here, but it will only be activated if you choose either 64 or 128 bit under Encryption.
  • Page 27 3. The Mode setting should be either Infrastructure or Ad- Hoc, depending upon your network’s settings. Infrastructure mode allows a wireless adapter to com- municate with a wired net- work employing an Access Point, while the Ad-Hoc mode allows wireless-...

  • Page 28: Configuration Utility

    6. RT S T h re s h o l d s h o u l d remain Disabled as set by default. Do not change the setting Threshold unless connection quality poor. Then, increase this setting by the smallest value first to estab- lish a better connection.
  • Page 29 10. The Authentication setting is Open System by default. Open System is another name for WECA compliant and Shared Key is another name for WEP (see page 40 for a more detailed descrip- tion of WECA and WEP). Once you have determined your encryption level needs, make your selection.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    This chapter provides solutions to problems usually occurring during the instal- lation and operation of the Network PC Card. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys web- site at www.linksys.com.
  • Page 31 What is Roaming? Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continu- ously while moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a sin- gle Wireless Network Access Point. Before using the roaming function, the workstation must make sure that it is the same channel number as the Wireless Network Access Point of the dedicated coverage area.

  • Page 32: Glossary

    Can Instant Wireless products support file and printer sharing? Instant Wireless products perform the same function as LAN products. Therefore, Instant Wireless products can work with Netware, Windows NT/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 802.11 standard.
  • Page 33 MAC Address - The MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique num- ber assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level. mIRC - mIRC runs under Windows and provides a graphical interface for log- ging onto IRC servers and listing, joining, and leaving channels.
  • Page 34 RJ-45 - A connector similar to a telephone connector that holds up to eight wires, used for connecting Ethernet devices. Roaming - The ability to use a wireless device and be able to move from one access point’s range to another without losing the connection. Static IP Address - A permanent IP address that is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN- TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCU- MENTATION.

  • Page 36: Contact Information

    Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Tech Support 866-242-8558 RMA Issues 949-261-1288 949-261-8868 Email support@linksys.com http://www.linksys.com FTP Site ftp.linksys.com...
  • Page 37 © Copyright 2001 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.

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