Figure 5-27: Wireless Mode For New Profile; Figure 5-28: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings For New Profile - Linksys WPC54GS User Manual

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster
If your network has the wireless security WPA Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) enabled, this screen will
appear.
Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down
menu.
Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field.
The longer and more complex your Passphrase is, the more secure your network will be.
Then click Connect.
2. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click Connect to
Network to connect to your network.
Congratulations! The setup is complete.
Setting up the Adapter with Manual Setup
1. The Network Settings screen will appear. If your network has a router or other DHCP server, click the radio
button next to Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP).
If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Specify network settings. Enter
an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS addresses appropriate for your network. You must
specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS
addresses, leave these fields empty.
IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network.
Subnet Mask - The Adapter's Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired network's Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network's Gateway here.
Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor
Click Exit to close the Setup Wizard.
Figure 5-24: WPA Personal Needed for Connection
Figure 5-25: Congratulations
Figure 5-26: WPA Personal Needed for Connection
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