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  • Page 1 Instant Wireless ® Series Wireless-B Notebook Adapter Use this Guide to install: WPC11 User Guide...
  • Page 2 1999/5/EY, direktiivin 89/336/EEC ja direktiivin 73/23/EEC oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen. Linksys Group™ déclare que la carte PC Instant Wireless IEEE 802.11 est conforme aux con- ditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC, la directive 89/336/EEC, et à...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction The Wireless-B Notebook Adapter Features Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Notebook Adapter The Adapter’s LEDs Chapter 4: Using the Setup Wizard to Configure Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 Chapter 5: Hardware Installation Chapter 6: Driver Installation and Configuration for...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction

    To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-B Notebook Adapter can secure all wireless transmissions with up to 128-bit data encryp- tion. Join the wireless revolution. With the Linksys Wireless-B Notebook Adapter, you'll be ready to connect to the wireless world, wherever you go. Features •...

  • Page 5: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-B Notebook Adapter

    If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with the other computers on the wireless network, then the ad-hoc mode can be used. (See Figure 2-2.) Ad-hoc mode allows computers equipped with wire- less transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other, elimi- nating the need for an access point.

  • Page 6: Chapter 4: Using The Setup Wizard To Configure Windows 98Se, Me, And 2000

    Chapter 4: Using the Setup Wizard to Configure Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000. The Setup Wizard will install the WLAN Monitor and driver, as well as configure the PC Card. Important for Windows XP users: Do NOT run the Setup Wizard.
  • Page 7 In the SSID field, enter the SSID (Network Name) of your wireless net- work. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the network. The default set- ting is linksys (all lower- case). Click the Next but- ton, or click...

  • Page 8: Chapter 5: Hardware Installation

    Chapter 5: Hardware Installation Important for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 users: You must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware. Important for Windows XP users: You must install the PC Card’s hardware before installing the software. 1.

  • Page 9: Windows Xp Wireless Zero Configuration

    2. The following screen, shown in Figure 6-2, mentions Windows XP com- patibility. The Adapter been tested and is compatible with Windows XP. Click the C o n t i n u e Anyway but- ton to contin- Figure 6-2 3.

  • Page 10: Chapter 7: Using The Wlan Monitor For Windows 98Se, Me, And 2000

    For more information about WEP, refer to your access point’s documentation, or visit www.linksys.com. For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer, enter the keyword wireless in the Windows XP search engine.

  • Page 11: Link Information

    Link Information The Link Information screen, shown in Figure 7-3, displays signal strength and link quality information about the current connection and provides a button to click for additional status information. Figure 7-3 Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode - The screen indicates whether the Adapter is currently working in ad-hoc or infrastructure mode.

  • Page 12: Site Survey

    Site Survey The Site Survey screen, shown in Figure 7-5, displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection. Figure 7-5 SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network. Signal - The percentage of signal strength, from 0 to 100%. Site Information Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use.

  • Page 13: Profiles

    Profiles The Profiles screen, shown in Figure 7-7, 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. Figure 7-7 Profile - Name of the setting profile.

  • Page 14: Creating A New Profile

    Creating a New Profile 1. On the Profiles screen, shown in Figure 7-10, click the New button to cre- ate a new profile. Figure 7-10 2. When the Create connection profile screen (Figure 7-11) 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 15 3. The Wireless Settings screen, shown in Figure 7-13, will appear. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 4 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, select the correct operating channel for your network from the Channel drop-down menu. Click the Next button, and go to Step 4. Click the Back button to change any settings.
  • Page 16 16 alphanumeric characters. This passphrase must match the passphrase of your wireless network and is com- patible with other Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non- Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key(s) manually on those prod- ucts.)

  • Page 17: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    This chapter provides solutions to problems usually occurring during the instal- lation and operation of the 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 18 What is Infrastructure? An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configura- tion. Infrastructure is applicable to enterprise scale for wireless access to a cen- tral database, or wireless application for mobile workers. 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.

  • Page 19: Appendix B: 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 20 sion multiplexing with carrier sense multiple access/collision detection (CSMA/CD) to avoid having collisions occur a second time. This works best if the time allocated is short compared to packet length and if the number of sit- uations is small. Database - A database is a collection of data that is organized so that its con- tents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated.
  • Page 21 from the program you put in it to make it do things. The program came to be known as the software. Hop - The link between two network nodes. IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - The IEEE describes itself as "the world's largest technical professional society, promoting the development and application of electrotechnology and allied sciences for the benefit of humanity, the advancement of the profession, and the well-being...
  • Page 22 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. PC Card - A credit-card sized removable module that contains memory, I/O, or a hard disk.

  • Page 23: Appendix C: Specifications

    phone (DSL) or cable systems, or through leased lines or satellites. In its most basic definition, the Internet could be considered a WAN. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64- bit or 128-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associat- ed devices that communicate with each other wirelessly.

  • Page 24: Appendix D: Warranty Information

    Wireless-B Notebook Adapter ® Appendix E: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information Technical Support RMA (Return Merchandise...
  • Page 25 © Copyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.

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