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User Guide
WIRELESS
WMP300N (EU)
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  • Page 1 Wireless-N PCI Adapter User Guide WIRELESS WMP300N (EU) Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-N PCI 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 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-N PCI 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-N PCI Adapter Overview The PCI Card The Antenna Stand Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N PCI Adapter Starting the Setup Connecting the Adapter...
  • Page 4 Wireless-N PCI Adapter Appendix F: Specifications Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix I: Contact Information...
  • Page 5 Wireless-N PCI Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: Connectors and LED Figure 3-2: Antenna Stand and Cables Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Figure 4-3: Installing the Adapter Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Networks Figure 4-5: WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 4-6: PSK-Personal Needed for Connection Figure 4-7: PSK2-Personal Needed for Connection Figure 4-8: Congratulations...
  • Page 6 Wireless-N PCI Adapter Figure 5-5: Connect Figure 5-6: WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 5-7: PSK-Personal Needed for Connection Figure 5-8: PSK2-Personal Needed for Connection Figure 5-9: Profiles Figure 5-10: Available Wireless Networks Figure 5-11: WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 5-12: PSK-Personal Needed for Connection Figure 5-13: PSK2-Personal Needed for Connection Figure 5-14: Congratulations...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-N PCI Adapter. Setting up your network and the Adapter is easier than ever. How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network, whether it’s using the Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) standard.
  • 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 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 infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless router.
  • Page 10 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/international for more information about wireless products.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-N Pci Adapter

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N PCI Adapter Overview The Adapter has two parts, the PCI card and antenna stand. The PCI Card The Adapter's connectors attach the antenna stand’s cables to the PCI card of the Adapter. ANT, CENTER ANT, The antenna connectors are connection points for the PCI card’s antenna cables.

  • Page 12: Chapter 4: Setting Up And Connecting The Wireless-N Pci Adapter

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N PCI Adapter Starting the Setup The Wireless-N PCI 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 13: Connecting The Adapter

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

  • Page 14: Figure 4-5: Wep Key Needed For Connection

    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 4-7: Psk2-Personal Needed For Connection

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter PSK2-Personal If your network has the wireless security PSK2-Personal enabled, this screen will appear. Pre-shared Key - Enter a Pre-shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Pre-shared Key field. Then click Connect and proceed to step 3. 3.

  • Page 16: Figure 4-9: Available Wireless Networks

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter Advanced Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Advanced Setup. 1. Click Advanced Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the Adapter manually. 2. The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor will appear. If your network has a router or other DHCP server, click the Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP) radio button.

  • Page 17: Figure 4-11: Wireless Mode

    Wireless-N PCI 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 18: Figure 4-13: Wireless Security

    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 19: Figure 4-15: Wireless Security - Psk Personal

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter PSK Personal PSK Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES for encryption. Then enter a Pre-shared Key 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. Pre-shared Key - Enter a Pre-shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Pre-shared Key field.

  • Page 20: Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - Psk Enterprise - Eap-Tls

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter PSK Enterprise PSK Enterprise features PSK security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) PSK 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 21: Figure 4-19: Wireless Security - Psk2 Enterprise - Eap-Tls

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter PSK2 Enterprise PSK2 Enterprise features PSK2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) PSK2 Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP- TLS and PEAP. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.

  • Page 22: Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - Radius - Eap-Tls

    Wireless-N PCI 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 4-23: Confirm New Settings

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter 5. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next and show the new settings. To save the new settings, click the Save button. To edit the new settings, click the Back button. To exit the Advanced Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit.

  • Page 24: Chapter 5: Using The Wireless Network Monitor

    Wireless-N PCI 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 25: Figure 5-3: More Information - Wireless Network Status

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter Wireless Network Status The Wireless Network Status screen provides information on your current network settings. Radio Band - This shows the radio band used on the network. Wireless Network Name - This is the unique name (SSID) of the wireless network. Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use is displayed here.

  • Page 26: Figure 5-4: More Information - Wireless Network Statistics

    Wireless-N PCI 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 27: Connect

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

  • Page 28: Figure 5-7: Psk-Personal Needed For Connection

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter • PSK-Personal Needed for Connection If the network has the wireless security PSK-Personal enabled, then you will see the PSK-Personal Needed for Connection screen. Select the appropriate encryption type, TKIP or AES. Enter the network’s Pre-shared Key in the Pre-shared Key field. To connect to the network, click the Connect button. To cancel the connection, click the Cancel button.

  • Page 29: Profiles

    Wireless-N PCI 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 Wireless Network Names. Profile - The name of the profile is displayed here. Wireless Network Name - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network is displayed here.

  • Page 30: Creating A New Profile

    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.)

  • Page 31: Figure 5-12: Psk-Personal Needed For Connection

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter WEP Key - The WEP key you enter 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. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”. Then click Connect and proceed to step 3.

  • Page 32: Figure 5-15: Available Wireless Networks

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter Advanced Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Advanced Setup. 1. Click Advanced Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the Adapter manually. 2. The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor will appear. If your network has a router or other DHCP server, click the Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP) radio button.

  • Page 33: Figure 5-17: Wireless Mode

    Wireless-N PCI 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 34: Figure 5-19: Wireless Security

    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 35: Figure 5-21: Wireless Security - Psk Personal

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter PSK Personal PSK Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES for encryption. Then enter a Pre-shared Key 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. Pre-shared Key - Enter a Pre-shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Pre-shared Key field.

  • Page 36: Figure 5-23: Wireless Security - Psk Enterprise - Eap-Tls

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter PSK Enterprise PSK Enterprise features PSK security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) PSK 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 5-25: Wireless Security - Psk2 Enterprise - Eap-Tls

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter PSK2 Enterprise PSK2 Enterprise features PSK2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) PSK2 Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP- TLS and PEAP. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.

  • Page 38: Figure 5-27: Wireless Security - Radius - Eap-Tls

    Wireless-N PCI 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 39: Figure 5-29: Confirm New Settings

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter 5. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next and show the new settings. To save the new settings, click the Save button. To edit the new settings, click the Back button. To exit the Advanced Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit.

  • Page 40: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Wireless-N 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 41 Wireless-N PCI Adapter What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11g standard. The 802.11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
  • Page 42 Wireless-N PCI 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 Wireless-N PCI Adapter What is WPA? WPA is Wi-Fi Protected Access, a wireless security protocol that can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server. What is RADIUS? RADIUS is Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service, which uses an authentication server to control network access.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter 2. The screen that appears will show any available wireless network. Select the network you want. Click the Connect button. If your network does not have wireless security enabled, go to step 3. If your network does have wireless security enabled, go to step 4. 3.

  • Page 46: Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter 4. If your network uses wireless security WEP, enter the WEP Key used in the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. If your network uses wireless security PSK Personal, enter the Passphrase used in the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. Click the Connect button. 5.

  • Page 47: Appendix C: Wireless Security

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter 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 48 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 49 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 50: Appendix D: Windows Help

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter Appendix D: Windows Help Almost 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 51: Appendix E: 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 52 Wireless-N PCI 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 53 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 54 Wireless-N PCI 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 55 Wireless-N PCI 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 56: Appendix F: Specifications

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter Appendix F: Specifications Model WMP300N Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, draft IEEE 802.11n Channels 802.11b/802.11g/Wireless-N (20MHz) 11 Channels (USA, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) LEDs Protocols 802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK 802.11g: OFDM Wireless-N: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM Transmitted Power 802.11g: 14±1dBm (Typical) Wireless-N: 10±1dBm (Typical) Receive Sensitivity...
  • Page 57 Wireless-N PCI Adapter Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing Appendix F: Specifications...

  • Page 58: 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 59: Appendix H: Regulatory Information

    Wireless-N PCI Adapter Appendix H: 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 60 Wireless-N PCI 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 H: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 61 • 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 62 Wireless-N PCI 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 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). These antennas have a gain of 7 dBi and may only be used with either the R-SMA or R-TNC extension cable.
  • Page 64 Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer. 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. Appendix H: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 65 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 66 Wireless-N PCI Adapter Appendix H: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 67 Wireless-N PCI Adapter Appendix H: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 68 Wireless-N PCI Adapter Appendix H: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 69 Wireless-N PCI Adapter For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix H: Regulatory Information...

  • Page 70: 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...
  • Page 71 E-mail Address Switzerland support.ch@linksys.com United Kingdom support.uk@linksys.com Outside of Europe E-mail Address Asia Pacific asiasupport@linksys.com (English only) Latin America support.portuguese@linksys.com or support.spanish@linksys.com Middle East & Africa support.mea@linksys.com (English only) South Africa support.ze@linksys.com (English only) support.ae@linksys.com (English only) U.S. and Canada support@linksys.com...

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