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Linksys WPC54G EU User Manual

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802.11g
Notebook Adapter

User Guide

WIRELESS
WPC54G (EU/LA)
Model No.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g Notebook Adapter User Guide WIRELESS WPC54G (EU/LA) Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 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 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Starting the Setup Connecting the Adapter Setting up the Adapter...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix H: Contact Information...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network Figure 4-5: Available Wireless Network Figure 4-6: WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 4-7: WPA - Personal Needed for Connection Figure 4-8: Congratulations Figure 4-9: Available Wireless Network...
  • Page 6 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Figure 5-9: Import a Profile Figure 5-10: Export a Profile Figure 5-11: Create a New Profile Figure 5-12: Available Wireless Network Figure 5-13: Available Wireless Network Figure 5-14: WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 5-15: WPA Personal Needed for Connection Figure 5-16: Congratulations Figure 5-17: Network Settings for New Profile Figure 5-18: Wireless Mode for New Profile...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome

    Wireless-G standard, you'll be ready to take advantage of the increased speeds. Get connected to current-standard 802.11b networks today, and be prepared for the future with the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter from Linksys. Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome...

  • Page 8: What's In This User Guide

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking.
  • Page 9 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter • 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 User Guide?

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. Each wireless PC in an...

  • Page 11: Network Layout

    When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys's switches or routers. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about wireless products.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators The Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity. Figure 3-1: Front Panel Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. Link Green.

  • Page 13: Chapter 4: Setting Up And Connecting The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Starting the Setup The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. The Setup Wizard will install the driver and Wireless Network Monitor, as well as connect and configure the Adapter. IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Adapter until you are instructed to do so or the setup will not work.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Adapter

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Connecting the Adapter 1. Locate an available CardBus slot on your notebook PC. 2. With the connector pin end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up, slide the Adapter into the CardBus slot until it locks in place. 3.

  • Page 15: Figure 4-5: Available Wireless Network

    31 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network.

  • Page 16: Figure 4-7: Wpa - Personal Needed For Connection

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 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.

  • Page 17: Figure 4-9: Available Wireless Network

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Manual Setup If you are not taking advantage of SecureEasySetup and your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Manual Setup. 1. Click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the adapter manually. Figure 4-9: Available Wireless Network 2.

  • Page 18: Figure 4-11: Wireless Mode

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 3. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point.

  • Page 19: Figure 4-13: Wireless Security - Wep

    31 alphanumeric characters. This passphrase must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network.

  • Page 20: Figure 4-14: Wireless Security - Wpa Personal

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter WPA Personal WPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES for encryption. Then enter a Passphrase that is 8-63 characters in length. Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.

  • Page 21: Figure 4-15: Wireless Security - Wpa Enterprise - Eap-Tls

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter WPA Enterprise WPA Enterprise features WPA security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP- TLS and PEAP, as well as two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.

  • Page 22: Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - Radius - Eap-Tls

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter RADIUS RADIUS features use of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) RADIUS offers two authentication types: EAP-TLS and PEAP. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP. EAP-TLS If you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field.

  • Page 23: Figure 4-19: Wireless Security - Leap

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter LEAP If you selected LEAP, then enter the Username and Password that will authenticate you on your wireless network. Username - Enter the username used for authentication. Password - Enter the password used for authentication. Confirm - Enter the password again. Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 24: Figure 4-21: Congratulations

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 7. The Congratulations screen will appear next. Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings immediately and return to the Link Information screen. Click Return to Profiles Screen to keep the current settings active and return to the Profiles screen. Congratulations! Your manual setup through the Wireless Network Monitor is complete.

  • Page 25: Chapter 5: Using The Wireless Network Monitor

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor After installing the Adapter, the Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear in the system tray of your computer. If the Wireless Network Monitor is enabled, then the icon will be green.

  • Page 26: Figure 5-3: More Information - Wireless Network Status

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Wireless Network Status The Wireless Network Status screen provides information on your current network settings. Status - This shows the status of the wireless network connection. SSID - This is the unique name of the wireless network. Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use is displayed here.

  • Page 27: Figure 5-4: More Information-Network Statistics

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Wireless Network Statistics The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings. Transmit Rate - This is the data transfer rate of the current connection. (In Auto mode, the Adapter dynamically shifts to the fastest data transfer rate possible at any given time.) Receive Rate - This is the rate at which data is received.

  • Page 28: Site Survey

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays a list of available networks in the table on the left. The table shows each network’s SSID, Channel, and the quality of the wireless signal the Adapter is receiving. You may click SSID, CH (Channel), or Signal, to sort by that field.

  • Page 29: Profiles

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Profiles The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. The table on the left displays a list of available profiles with their profile names and SSIDs. Profile - The name of the profile is displayed here. SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network is displayed here.

  • Page 30: Creating A New Profile

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Creating a New Profile On the Profiles screen, click the New button to create a new profile. Enter a name for the new profile, and click the OK button. Click the Cancel button to return to the Profiles screen without entering a name. The Available Wireless Network screen will appear.

  • Page 31: Figure 5-13: Available Wireless Network

    31 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network.

  • Page 32: Figure 5-15: Wpa Personal Needed For Connection

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 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.

  • Page 33: Figure 5-17: Network Settings For New Profile

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 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.

  • Page 34: Figure 5-19: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings For New Profile

    31 alphanumeric characters. This passphrase must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network.

  • Page 35: Figure 5-21: Wireless Security - Wpa Personal For New Profile

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Advanced Users TX Key - The default transmit key number is 1. If your network’s access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the TX Key drop-down box. Authentication -The default is set to Auto, so it will auto-detect for Shared Key or Open System authentication.

  • Page 36: Figure 5-22: Wireless Security - Wpa Enterprise Using Eap-Tls For New Profile

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter WPA Enterprise WPA Enterprise features WPA security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP- TLS and PEAP, as well as two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.

  • Page 37: Figure 5-24: Wireless Security - Radius Using Eap-Tls For New Profile

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter RADIUS RADIUS features use of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) RADIUS offers two authentication types: EAP-TLS and PEAP. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP. EAP-TLS If you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field.

  • Page 38: Figure 5-26: Wireless Security - Leap For New Profile

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter LEAP If you selected LEAP, then enter the Username and Password that will authenticate you on your wireless network. Username - Enter the username used for authentication. Password - Enter the password used for authentication. Confirm - Enter the password again. Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 39: Figure 5-28: Congratulations For New Profile

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 5. The Congratulations screen will appear next. Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings immediately and return to the Link Information screen. Click Return to Profiles Screen to keep the current settings active and return to the Profiles screen. You have successfully created a connection profile.

  • Page 40: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1.

  • Page 41: Frequently Asked Questions

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Frequently Asked Questions Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application’s user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network. Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network? Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN (local area network).
  • Page 42 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes. In such a system, the user’s end node undertakes a search for the best possible access to the system. First, it evaluates such factors as signal strength and quality, as well as the message load currently being carried by each access point and the distance of each access point to the wired backbone.

  • Page 43: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 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 44 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 45 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 46: Appendix C: Windows Help

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix C: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

  • Page 47: Appendix D: Glossary

    This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network.
  • Page 48 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
  • Page 49 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 50 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
  • Page 51 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 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. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network.

  • Page 52: Appendix E: Specifications

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix E: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, CardBus Channels 11 Channels (Most of North, Central, and South America) 13 Channels (Most of Europe and Asia) LEDs Power, Link Transmit Power 18 dBm 802.11b, 15 dBm 802.11g Protocols 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps);...

  • Page 53: Appendix F: 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 54: Appendix G: Regulatory Information

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix G: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 55 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Compliance Information for 2.4-GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the EU and Other Countries Following the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Appendix G: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 56 • A pdf file is included on the product's CD. • A print copy is included with the product. • A pdf file is available on the product's webpage. Visit www.linksys.com/international and select your country or region. Then select your product.
  • Page 57 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Belgium The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications (BIPT) must be notified of any outdoor wireless link having a range exceeding 300 meters. Please check http://www.bipt.be for more details. Draadloze verbindingen voor buitengebruik en met een reikwijdte van meer dan 300 meter dienen aangemeld te worden bij het Belgisch Instituut voor postdiensten en telecommunicatie (BIPT).
  • Page 58 (AC9SMA) and an R-TNC extension cable (AC9TNC). Both of these cables are 9 meters long and have a cable loss (attenuation) of 5 dB. To compensate for the attenuation, Linksys also offers higher gain antennas, the HGA7S (with R-SMA connector) and HGA7T (with R-TNC connector). These antennas have a gain of 7 dBi and may only be used with either the R-SMA or R-TNC extension cable.
  • Page 59 (refer to the product’s documentation for more information). NOTE: If you have questions regarding the compliance of these products or you cannot find the information you need, please contact your local sales office or visit http://www.linksys.com/international for more details. Technical Documents on www.linksys.com/international Follow these steps to access technical documents: 1.
  • Page 60 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol:...
  • Page 61 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix G: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 62 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix G: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 63 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix G: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 64 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter For more information, visit www.linksys.com/international. Appendix G: Regulatory Information...

  • Page 65: Contact Information

    : Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com/international If you experience problems with any Linksys product, you can e-mail us at: In Europe E-mail Address Austria support.at@linksys.com...

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