Linksys WPC600N - Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N PC Card User Manual
Dual-band wireless-n notebook adapter
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- Page 1 USER GUIDE Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WPC600N Model:...
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Page 2: About This Guide
Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems Inc., and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Chapter 1: Product Overview
Product Overview Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview hank you for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter. Setting up your network and your Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter is easier than ever. How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network, whether it’s using the Wireless-A (802.11a), Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) -
Page 5: Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist
3. Enable MAC address filtering WEB: For more information on wireless Linksys routers give you the ability to enable Media Access security, visit www.linksys.com/security Control (MAC) address filtering. The MAC address is a unique series of numbers and letters assigned to every networking device. -
Page 6: Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration
Configuration Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode The screen indicates whether the Adapter is currently working in ad- Advanced Configuration hoc or infrastructure mode. Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength. Advanced configuration is done through the Wireless Network Monitor (the Monitor). -
Page 7: Connect
Configuration Chapter 3 MAC Address This is the MAC address of the wireless Noise Level This shows the level of background noise network’s access point or wireless router. that affects the wireless signal. A lower reading translates into a higher quality signal. Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. -
Page 8: Profiles
Configuration Chapter 3 Site Information For each network selected, the following settings are listed: Wireless Mode This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use. Network Type This is the network type used by your wireless network. Radio Band This is the radio band used by your wireless network. - Page 9 Configuration Chapter 3 Profile This is the name of the profile. This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter. Wireless Network Name This is the SSID or unique name of the wireless network. Available Wireless Networks. (For most users.) Use this option if you already have a network set up.
- Page 10 It must match the passphrase of your other Congratulations screen After the profile installs, the wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys appears. Click Connect to Network to implement wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, the new settings immediately and return to the Link enter the WEP key manually.)
- Page 11 Configuration Chapter 3 Select Ad-Hoc Mode if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Enter the Wireless Network Name for your network. Wireless Network Network Settings screen appears. Wireless Mode Infrastructure Mode Use this mode if you want –...
- Page 12 Click Next to continue or Back to return to the previous of your other wireless network devices and is compatible screen. with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non- Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)
- Page 13 Configuration Chapter 3 WPA2 Personal the certificate you installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or Enter a Pre-shared Key that is 8-63 characters. AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Click Next to continue or Back to return to the previous screen.
- Page 14 Configuration Chapter 3 EAP-TLS WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS Click Next to continue or Back to return to the previous RADIUS - EAP-TLS screen. If you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your PEAP wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional).
- Page 15 Configuration Chapter 3 The Confirm New Settings screen appears next and shows the new settings. Confirm New Settings To save the new settings, click Save. To edit the new settings, click Back. To exit the Advanced Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit. The Congratulations screen appears next.
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Page 16: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Make sure that the Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter is configured with the same Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP settings as the other computers in the Infrastructure configuration. WEB: If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter... -
Page 17: Appendix B: Specifications
Specifications Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model WPC600N Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a, Draft IEEE 802.11n LEDs Power, Link/Act # of Antennas 3 Antennas Detachable (y/n) Modulations 802.11a: OFDM 802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK 802.11g: OFDM Wireless-N: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM RF Power (EIRP) 802.11b: 17±0.5dBm (Typical) -
Page 18: Appendix C: Windows Xp Wireless Zero Configuration
If you want to switch back to the Wireless Network Monitor, right-click the Wireless Network Monitor icon, and select If your network does not have wireless security enabled, Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor. click Connect Anyway to connect the Adapter to your network. - Page 19 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix C Wireless Security NOTE: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a passphrase. Enter the exact WEP key used by your wireless router or access point. Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your connection is active.
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Page 20: Appendix D: Warranty Information
Linksys’ entire liability under this limited warranty jurisdiction. will be for Linksys, at its option, to (a) repair the product TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace the product... -
Page 21: Technical Support
This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Product was purchased by you. Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter... -
Page 22: Appendix E: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information Appendix E Appendix E: such as a handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and may not comply with related RF exposure Regulatory Information rules and such use shall be prohibited. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands is country dependent FCC Statement and programmed at the factory to match the intended... -
Page 23: Restrictions In The 5 Ghz Band
Regulatory Information Appendix E Industry Canada Radiation Exposure Statement: au niveau requis pour obtenir une communication satisfaisante. This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits Avis d’Industrie Canada concernant l’exposition set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance aux radiofréquences : 20cm between the radiator &... -
Page 24: User Information For Consumer Products Covered By Eu Directive 2002/96/Ec On Waste Electric And Electronic Equipment (Weee)
úřady. Správná likvidace a recyklace pomáhá předcházet Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with potenciálním negativním dopadům na životní prostředí a lidské this notice for all electronic products bearing the following zdraví. - Page 25 Regulatory Information Appendix E Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Français (French) - Informations environnementales Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele pour les clients de l’Union européenne Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on La directive européenne 2002/96/CE exige que l’équipement seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol sur lequel est apposé...
- Page 26 Regulatory Information Appendix E Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, Nederlands (Dutch) - Milieu-informatie voor klanten skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams in de Europese Unie Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir De Europese Richtlijn 2002/96/EC schrijft voor dat apparatuur die kurios pakuotė...
- Page 27 ľudí. Ak máte záujem o podrobnejšie WEB: For additional information, please visit informácie o likvidácii starého zariadenia, obráťte sa, prosím, na www.linksys.com miestne orgány, organizácie zaoberajúce sa likvidáciou odpadov alebo obchod, v ktorom ste si produkt zakúpili. Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter...
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Page 28: Appendix F: Software License Agreement
“Software” includes, and this Agreement will apply to (a) the Linksys public web site at: www.linksys.com/gpl/ or the software of Linksys or its suppliers provided in or with the applicable Linksys product, and (b) any upgrades, Schedule 2 below as applicable. - Page 29 Schedule 2 are from the public web site at of the GPL or other open source code in this Software on a http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html CD, Linksys will mail to You a CD with such code for $9.99 plus the cost of shipping, upon request. GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Term and Termination.
- Page 30 Software License Agreement Appendix F TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND software and to any other program whose authors commit to using it. (Some other Free Software Foundation MODIFICATION software is covered by the GNU Lesser General Public This License applies to any program or other work License instead.) You can apply it to your programs, too.
- Page 31 Software License Agreement Appendix F that you provide a warranty) and that users may of the work for making modifications to it. For an redistribute the program under these conditions, executable work, complete source code means all and telling the user how to view a copy of the source code for all modules it contains, plus any this License.
- Page 32 General Public License Schedule 3 from time to time. Such new versions will be similar in If this Linksys product contains open source software spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to licensed under the OpenSSL license: address new problems or concerns.
- Page 33 Software License Agreement Appendix F The OpenSSL toolkit stays under a dual license, i.e. both This product includes cryptographic software written by the conditions of the OpenSSL License and the original Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). This product includes SSLeay license apply to the toolkit. See below for the software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com).
- Page 34 Software License Agreement Appendix F BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;...