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User Guide

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WMP54GS
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g User Guide PCI Adapter WIRELESS with SpeedBooster WMP54GS Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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 PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3: Software Installation and Configuration Chapter 4: Connecting the PCI Adapter Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Overview Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor The Link Information Tab...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Figure 3-2: The License Agreement Screen Figure 3-3: The Wireless Mode Screen Figure 3-4: The Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Screen Figure 3-5: The Wireless Security Screen Figure 3-6: Wireless Security - WEP Figure 3-7: Wireless Security - WPA Personal Figure 3-8: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal...
  • Page 5 Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon Figure B-2: Windows XP - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration Figure B-3: Windows XP - Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor Figure B-4: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuratin Icon Figure B-5: Network Connection - No WEP...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Your wireless connection is protected by the new, industrial-strength security of Wireless Protected Access (WPA). Get connected to current-standard 802.11b networks today, and be prepared for the future with the Wireless-G PCI Adapter from Linksys. Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome...

  • Page 7: What's In This Guide

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G PCI 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 8 This appendix supplies the Adapter’s warranty information. • Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?

  • Page 9: 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 infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless router.

  • Page 10: 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 11: Chapter 3: Software Installation And Configuration

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 3: Software Installation and Configuration The Wireless-G PCI Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. The Setup Wizard will install the Wireless Network Monitor and driver, as well as configure the Adapter. 1.

  • Page 12: Figure 3-2: The License Agreement Screen

    SSID (Service Set Identifier). The SSID is your wireless network name and must be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase). Next, choose a wireless mode. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point.

  • Page 13: Figure 3-4: The Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Screen

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, select the correct operating channel for your network from the Channel drop-down menu. Then, select the Network Mode from the drop- down menu.

  • Page 14: Figure 3-6: Wireless Security - Wep

    16 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 15: Figure 3-7: Wireless Security - Wpa Personal

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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 16: Figure 3-9: Wireless Security - Wpa Enterprise - Eap-Tls

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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.

  • Page 17: Figure 3-11: Wireless Security - Radius - Eap-Tls

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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 18: Figure 3-13: The Check Settings Screen

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 7. The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it starts to copy files. Click the Next button to save these settings, or click the Back button to change any settings. 8. For Windows 2000 users, a screen stating that a digital signature was not found may appear. This software has been tested and found to work properly with Windows 2000.

  • Page 19: Figure 3-15: The Congratulations Screen

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 9. After the files have been successfully copied, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click the Exit button. Figure 3-15: The Congratulations Screen Now that the software installation is complete, proceed to Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter. Chapter 3: Software Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 20: Chapter 4: Connecting The Pci Adapter

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 4: Connecting the PCI Adapter 1. Before connecting the PCI Adapter to your PC, turn off your desktop PC. 2. Open your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the motherboard. Check with your computer manufacturer for instructions.

  • Page 21: Figure 4-2: Proper Positioning Of The Antenna

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 4. Attach the external antenna to the adapter’s antenna port. Figure 4-2: Proper Positioning of the Antenna 5. Power on your desktop PC. 6. For Windows 2000 users, a screen stating that a digital signature was not found may appear. This software has been tested and found to work properly with Windows 2000.

  • Page 22: Chapter 5: Using The Wireless Network Monitor

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Overview 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’s Setup Wizard, the Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear in your system tray.

  • Page 23: Figure 5-3: The Link Information Tab - More Information

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Clicking the More Information button displays much more information about the Adapter’s connection, as shown below: Wireless Network Status 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 24: Figure 5-4: The Link Information Tab - Statistics

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Transmit Rate - This shows the speed, in megabits per second, at which data is transmitted from the Adapter. Receive Rate - This shows the speed, in megabits per second, at which data is received by the Adapter. Packets Received - This shows the packets received by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the Wireless Network or since the Refresh button was last pressed.

  • Page 25: The Site Survey Tab

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster The Site Survey Tab The Site Survey tab displays available networks and allows you to connect to them. The information about these networks are displayed as below: SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network. CH - The channel upon which the network broadcasts.

  • Page 26: Figure 5-6: Wep Key Needed For Connection

    Linksys wireless network devices. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually.) If you enter a manual WEP key, it must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters.

  • Page 27: The Profiles Tab

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster The Profiles Tab The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. You can also import or export profiles. The default profile holds the initial configuration saved when you ran the Setup Wizard. Profile - Name of the connection profile.

  • Page 28: Figure 5-10: Importing A Profile

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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. Export - To save the profile(s) in a different location, click the Export button. Direct Windows to the appropriate folder and click the OK button.

  • Page 29: Creating A New Profile

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Creating a New Profile 1. On the Profiles tab, click the New button to create a new profile. Figure 5-12: The Profiles Tab 2. When the Create connection profile screen appears, enter a name for the new profile. Click OK to save the profile name or click Cancel to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 30: Figure 5-14: Profiles - Network Settings

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 3. Enter your network’s settings on the Network Settings screen, which appears next. If your network has a DHCP server (or Router), click the radio button next to Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) and click the Next button to continue. If your network does not have a DHCP server (or router), click the radio button next to Specify the IP address.

  • Page 31: Figure 5-16: Profiles - Ad-Hoc Mode Settings

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 5. The Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen, for those who chose an Ad-hoc network, will appear next. Select the correct operating channel for your network from the Channel drop-down menu. Then, select the Network Mode from the drop-down menu. Click the Next button to continue or click the Back button to change any settings.

  • Page 32: Figure 5-18: Profiles - Wireless Security - Wep

    16 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 33: Figure 5-20: Profiles - Wireless Security - Wpa2 Personal

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster WPA2 Personal 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. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. WPA Enterprise WPA Enterprise features WPA security used in coordination with a RADIUS server.

  • Page 34: Figure 5-22: Profiles - Wireless Security - Wpa Enterprise - Peap

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster PEAP If you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional).

  • Page 35: Figure 5-24: Profiles - Wireless Security - Radius - Peap

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster PEAP If you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional).

  • Page 36: Figure 5-26: Profiles - Congratulations

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 9. The Congratulations screen shows that the new Profile has successfully been configured. 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 so that you can edit your profile or create another profile.

  • Page 37: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Wireless-G PCI 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 38: Frequently Asked Questions

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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.
  • Page 39 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other. The ad-hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired network. What is infrastructure mode? When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point.
  • Page 40 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal looks like background noise. There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? Frequency-Hopping Spread-Spectrum (FHSS) uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver.

  • Page 41: Appendix B: 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 Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor. 1. After installing the Adapter, the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon will appear in your computer’s system tray.

  • Page 42: Figure B-4: Windows Xp Wireless Zero Configuratin Icon

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 2. The screen that appears will show any available wireless network. Select the network you want. If this network has WEP encryption enabled, go to step 3. If this network does not have WEP encryption enabled, you will be asked to select a network. Make sure the box next to Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure is checked.

  • Page 43: Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wep

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 3. If WEP is enabled, you will be asked to enter the network (WEP) key. Enter the WEP key of your wireless network in the Network key field, and re-enter it in the Confirm network key field. Then, click the Connect button, and proceed to step 4.

  • Page 44: Appendix C: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix C: 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 45 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 46 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 C: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks...

  • Page 47: Appendix D: Windows Help

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix D: 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 48: Appendix E: Specifications

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix E: Specifications Standards 802.11g, 802.11b LEDs Act: Solid when linked, flashes with traffic Transmit Power 15dBm Sensitivity -80 dBm Security features WEP, WPA, and WPA2 Modulation 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps) 802.11g: OFDM WEP key bits 64Bit and 128Bit...

  • Page 49: 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 50: Appendix G: Glossary

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix G: Glossary 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
  • Page 51 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific name for a network of computers. DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) - Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit.
  • Page 52 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters.
  • Page 53 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security.

  • Page 54: Appendix H: Regulatory Information

    Canadian regulations. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) Linksys declares that this product conforms to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC: EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.
  • Page 55 Linksys vakuuttaa täten että dieses produkt tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen. Linksys Group déclare que le produit est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 56: Appendix I: Contact Information

    Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product,...

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