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  • Page 1 ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g User Guide PCI Adapter WIRELESS with SpeedBooster WMP54GS (EU/UK/LA) 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: Setting up and Connecting the PCI Adapter Starting the Setup Wizard Installing the Adapter Setting Up the Adapter Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monitor...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Figure 3-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Figure 3-3: The Connecting the Adapter Screen Figure 3-4: Installng the Adapter Figure 3-5: Positioning the Antenna Figure 3-6: Available Wireless Network Figure 3-7: Available Wireless Network Figure 3-8: SecureEasySetup Figure 3-9: The SecureEasySetup Logo and Location...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Figure 4-4: More Information - Wireless Network Statistics Figure 4-5: The SecureEasySetup button Figure 4-6: The SecureEasySetup Logo and Location Figure 4-7: SecureEasySetup Figure 4-8: SecureEasySetup is complete Figure 4-9: Site Survey Figure 4-10: WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 4-11: PSK Needed for Connection Figure 4-12: Profiles Figure 4-13: Import a Profile...
  • Page 6 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Figure 4-37: The Congratulations screen Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon Figure B-2: Windows XP - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration Figure B-3: Windows XP Wireless Configuration Icon Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network Figure B-5: No Wireless Security Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security Figure B-7: Wireless Network Connection...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    And now, with SecureEasySetup, setting up your network and your Wireless-G PCI Adapter is easier than ever. 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz 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 8: 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 9 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster • 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 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

    Linksys's switches or routers. networks together With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com/international for more information about wireless products. Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network...

  • Page 12: Chapter 3: Setting Up And Connecting The Pci Adapter

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 3: Setting up and Connecting the PCI Adapter The PCI Adapter is set up with the Setup Wizard that comes on the CD enclosed with the Adapter. This chapter will guide you through the setup procedure. IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Adapter until you are instructed to do so or the setup will not work.

  • Page 13: Installing The Adapter

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 4. The Setup Wizard will now prompt you to install the Adapter into your PC. Click Next and your PC will power down. After installing the Adapter, as shown below, and restarting your PC, the Setup Wizard will continue. Installing the Adapter 1.

  • Page 14: Setting Up The Adapter

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Setting Up the Adapter The next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen. This screen provides three options for setting up the Adapter • SecureEasySetup. This Adapter features SecureEasySetup. This means that you can set it up with just the press of a button when connecting to wireless routers or access points that also feature SecureEasySetup.

  • Page 15: Figure 3-7: Available Wireless Network

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Setting Up the Adapter with SecureEasySetup With SecureEasySetup, setting up the Adapter is as simple as pushing a couple of buttons. Before you press any buttons, though, you should locate the SecureEasySetup button on the device you’re connecting the Adapter to, such as a wireless router or access point.

  • Page 16: Figure 3-10: Secureeasysetup Complete

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 3. Press the Cisco logo or SecureEasySetup button on the wireless router or access point. When it turns white and begins to flash, click the Next button on the Setup Wizard screen. The logo or button will stop flashing on the wireless router or access point when the Adapter has been successfully added to the network.

  • Page 17: Figure 3-11: Available Wireless Network

    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 18: Figure 3-13: Wpa-Personal For Connection

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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 19: Figure 3-16: Available Wireless Network

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup If you are not taking advantage of SecureEasySetup and your network is not listed with the available networks, click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the adapter manually. 1.

  • Page 20: Figure 3-18: Wireless Mode

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 2. 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 21: Figure 3-20: Wireless Security

    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.) TX Key - The default transmit key number is 1.

  • Page 22: Figure 3-22: 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 the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, for the Encryption Type. Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Click the Next button to continue to the Confirm New Settings screen or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 23: Figure 3-24: Wireless Security - Wpa-Enterprise

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster WPA-Enterprise WPA-Enterprise is 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 encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. It offers two authentication methods: EAP-TLS and PEAP. Select the Authentication Method from the drop-down menu on the following screen.

  • Page 24: Figure 3-25: Wireless Security - Radius

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster RADIUS RADIUS uses the security of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) It offers two authentication methods: EAP-TLS and PEAP. Select the Authentication Method from the drop-down menu on the following screen. The options are: EAP- TLS and PEAP.

  • Page 25: Figure 3-26: Confirm New Settings

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 5. The next screen displays all of the Adapter’s settings. If these are correct, you can save these settings to your hard drive by clicking Save. Click Next to continue. If these settings are not correct, click Back to change your settings.

  • Page 26: Chapter 4: Using The Wireless Network Monitor

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monitor NOTE: The Wireless Network Monitor should only be Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or accessed AFTER connecting the Adapter. For more create profiles that hold different configuration settings.

  • Page 27: Figure 4-3: More Information - Wireless Network Status

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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 28: Figure 4-4: More Information - Wireless Network Statistics

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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 29: Secureeasysetup

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster SecureEasySetup While using the Monitor, you might see the SecureEasySetup button on the right-hand side of the screen. This button can be used to set up the Adapter, if this has not already been done. With SecureEasySetup, setting up the Adapter is as simple as pushing a couple of buttons.

  • Page 30: Figure 4-8: Secureeasysetup Is Complete

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 2. Press the Cisco logo or SecureEasySetup button on the wireless router or access point. When it turns white and begins to flash, click the Next button on the Setup Wizard screen. The logo or button will stop flashing on the wireless router or access point when the Adapter has been successfully added to the network.

  • Page 31: Site Survey

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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 32: Profiles

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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 33: Creating A New Profile

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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 34: Figure 4-17: Available Wireless Network

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Setting Up the Adapter with SecureEasySetup With SecureEasySetup, setting up the Adapter is as simple as pushing a couple of buttons. Before you press any buttons, though, you should locate the SecureEasySetup button on the device you’re connecting the Adapter to, such as a wireless router or access point.

  • Page 35: Figure 4-20: Secureeasysetup Complete

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 3. Press the Cisco logo or SecureEasySetup button on the wireless router or access point. When it turns white and begins to flash, click the Next button on the Setup Wizard screen. The logo or button will stop flashing on the wireless router or access point when the Adapter has been successfully added to the network.

  • Page 36: Figure 4-21: Available Wireless Network

    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 37: Figure 4-23: Wpa-Personal For Connection

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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 38: Figure 4-26: Available Wireless Network

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup If you are not taking advantage of SecureEasySetup and your network is not listed among the available networks, click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the adapter manually. 1.

  • Page 39: Figure 4-28: Wireless Mode

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 2. 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 40: Figure 4-30: Wireless Security

    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.) TX Key - The default transmit key number is 1.

  • Page 41: Figure 4-32: Wireless Security - Wpa-Personal

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster previous screen. WPA-Personal WPA-Personal 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 Passphrase of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Click the Next button to continue to the Confirm New Settings screen or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 42: Figure 4-34: Wireless Security - Psk + Radius

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

  • Page 43: Figure 4-35: Wireless Security - Radius

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster RADIUS RADIUS uses the security of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) It offers two authentication methods: EAP-TLS and PEAP. Select the Authentication Method from the drop-down menu on the following screen. The options are: EAP- TLS and PEAP.

  • Page 44: Figure 4-36: Confirm New Settings

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 5. The next screen displays all of the Adapter’s settings. If these are correct, you can save these settings to your hard drive by clicking Save. Click Next to continue. If these settings are not correct, click Back to change your settings.

  • Page 45: 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/international. Common Problems and Solutions 1.

  • Page 46: 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 47 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 48 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster reliability, integrity, and security. In other words, more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but the trade-off produces a signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast.

  • Page 49: Chapter B: Using Windows Xp Wireless Configuration

    If you want to switch back to the Wireless Network Monitor, right-click the Wireless Network Monitor icon, and Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon select Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor. Figure B-2: Windows XP - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration 1.

  • Page 50: Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 2. The screen that appears will show any available wireless network. Select the network you want. Click the NOTE: Steps 2 and 3 are the instructions and Connect button. screenshots for Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed.

  • Page 51: Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 4. If your network uses wireless security WEP, enter the WEP Key used into the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. If your network uses wireless security WPA Personal, enter the Passphrase used into the Network Key and Confirm network key fields.

  • Page 52: 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 53 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 54 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 55: 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 56: Appendix E: Glossary

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix E: 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 57 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 58 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection.

  • Page 59: Appendix F: Specifications

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, PCI 2.2, and PCI 2.3 Transmit Power 15dBm Sensitivity -80 dBm Modulation 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps) 802.11g: OFDM Security features WEP, WPA, and WPA2 WEP key bits 64Bit and 128Bit Dimensions...

  • Page 60: Appendix G: 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 61: Appendix H: Regulatory Information

    Safety: EN 60950 CE Marking For the Linksys Wireless-B and Wireless-G products, the following CE mark, notified body number (where applicable), and class 2 identifier are added to the equipment. Check the CE label on the product to find out which notified body was involved during the assessment.
  • Page 62 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter National Restrictions This product may be used in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below: Ce produit peut être utilisé dans tous les pays de l’UE (et dans tous les pays ayant transposés la directive 1999/5/CE) sans aucune limitation, excepté...
  • Page 63 (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).
  • Page 64 Note: The power output setting may not be available on all wireless products. For more information, refer to the documentation on your product’s CD or http://www.linksys.com/international. Wireless Adapters Wireless adapters have the power output set to 100% by default. Maximum power output on each adapter does not exceed 20 dBm (100 mW);...
  • Page 65 7. Click the type of documentation you want. The document will automatically open in PDF format. 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. 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.
  • Page 66 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Industry Canada (Canada) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, RSS210. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme aux normes NMB-003 et RSS210 du Canada The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations.

  • Page 67: Appendix I: Contact Information

    Appendix I: 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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