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Linksys WPC54G User Manual

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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
2.4
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Wireless-G
802.11g
Notebook Adapter

User Guide

WIRELESS
WPC54G
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g Notebook Adapter User Guide WIRELESS WPC54G 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 with SpeedBooster 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: Software Installation and Configuration The Installation Procedure Chapter 5: Hardware Installation...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel Figure 4-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Figure 4-2: The Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Figure 4-3: The Setup Wizard’s Wireless Mode Screen Figure 4-4: The Setup Wizard’s Ad-Hoc Mode Screen Figure 4-5: The Setup Wizard’s WEP Screen Figure 4-6: The Setup Wizard’s WPA-PSK Screen Figure 4-7: The Setup Wizard’s Check Settings Screen...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Figure 6-20: EAP-TLS Authentication Figure 6-21: EAP-TTLS Authentication Figure 6-22: EAP-PEAP Authentication Figure 6-23: RADIUS Settings Figure 6-24: EAP-TLS Authentication Figure 6-25: EAP-TTLS Authentication Figure 6-26: EAP-PEAP Authentication Figure 6-27: LEAP Authentication Figure 6-28: Profile Settings Figure 6-29: Congratulations...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome

    And as those hotspots upgrade to the new high-speed 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 7: 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 8 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information. • 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 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...

  • 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: 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. Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. Link Green. The Link LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection. Figure 3-1: Front Panel Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators...

  • Page 12: Chapter 4: Software Installation And Configuration

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration The Wireless-G Notebook 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 for Windows 2000 and XP PCs.

  • Page 13: The Installation Procedure

    In the SSID field, enter the SSID of your wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase). Click the Next button. NOTE: Network SSIDs should be unique to your network and identical for all devices within the network.

  • Page 14: Figure 4-4: The Setup Wizard's Ad-Hoc Mode Screen

    WEP key is automatically generated. This case-sensitive passphrase must match the passphrase of your generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products 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 4-6: The Setup Wizard's Wpa-Psk Screen

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter WPA-PSK WPA-PSK offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, for the Encryption Type. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Click the Next button to continue.s.

  • Page 16: Figure 4-8: The Microsoft Digital Signature Screen

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 7. The next screen may state that this product does not contain a Microsoft digital signature. This product has been tested with Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP and will work on these operating systems. If this screen appears, click the Yes button to continue.

  • Page 17: Chapter 5: Hardware Installation

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 5: Hardware Installation NOTE: You must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware. Connecting the Adapter 1. Turn off your notebook PC. 2. Locate an available CardBus slot on your notebook PC. 3.

  • Page 18: Chapter 6: Using The Wireless Network Monitor

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 6: 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 your system tray. Double-click the icon.

  • Page 19: Figure 6-3: Wireless Network Status

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Wireless Network Status The Networks Settings screen provides information on your current network settings. Wireless Network Status Status - 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 20: Figure 6-4: Wireless Network Statistics

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Wireless Network Statistics The Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings. Transmit Rate - 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 - The rate that data is received.

  • Page 21: Site Survey

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection in the table on the right. This table shows the network’s SSID, Channel, and the quality of the wireless signal the Adapter is receiving.

  • Page 22: Profiles

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Profiles The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. The table on the right displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection This table shows the network’s profile name and the wireless network’s SSID, as set in the connection profile. Profile Information For each profile selected, the following are listed: Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use.

  • Page 23: Creating A New Profile

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Creating a New Profile 1. On the Profiles screen, click the New button to create a new profile. Figure 6-9: Creating a New Profile 2. 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.

  • Page 24: Figure 6-11: Wireless Mode For New Profile

    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 your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a wireless access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless computers to communicate directly with each other.

  • Page 25: Figure 6-13: Network Settings

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 5. The Network Settings screen will appear next. If your network has a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP). Click the Next button to continue, or click the Cancel button to return to the Profiles screen.

  • Page 26: Figure 6-14: Wireless Security For New Profile

    WEP key is automatically generated. This case-sensitive 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.) Transmit Key - The default transmit key number is 1.

  • Page 27: Figure 6-16: Wpa-Psk Settings

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter WPA-PSK WPA-PSK offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Click the Next button to continue. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen. Figure 6-16: WPA-PSK Settings Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, for the Encryption Type. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field.

  • Page 28: Figure 6-18: Wpa Radius Settings

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter WPA RADIUS. WPA RADIUS features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA Radius offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys.

  • Page 29: Figure 6-20: Eap-Tls Authentication

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Select the Authentication Method from the drop-down menu on the following screen. The options are: EAP- TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP, and LEAP. EAP-TLS: Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. From the Certificate drop- down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network.

  • Page 30: Figure 6-23: Radius Settings

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter RADIUS RADIUS features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) It offers five authentication methods: EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP, and LEAP. Click the Next button to continue and the screen in Figure 6-19 appears. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 31: Figure 6-25: Eap-Ttls Authentication

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter EAP-TTLS Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Select Validate server certificate to make sure that the certificate for the server is valid.

  • Page 32: Figure 6-28: Profile Settings

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 7. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next showing the new settings. To save the new settings, click the Save button. To edit the new settings, click the Back button. To exit the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit.

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 35 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 36: 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 37 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 38 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 39: 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 40: Appendix D: Glossary

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix D: Glossary 802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.
  • Page 41 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) - Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework. EAP-PEAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system, such as passwords.
  • Page 42 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection.
  • Page 43 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network. Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.

  • Page 44: Appendix E: Specifications

    Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix E: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (USA, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe, Japan) LEDs Power, Link Transmit Power 18 dBm Protocols 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps); 802.11g: OFDM Network Protocols TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI Security Features...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Appendix G: Regulatory Information

    Canadian regulations. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) Linksys declares that the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 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 47 Linksys vakuuttaa täten että Wireless-G Notebook Adapter tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen. Linksys Group déclare la Passerelle ADSL sans fil-B est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 48: Appendix H: 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: 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Or fax your request in to:...

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