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  • Page 1: Pci Adapter

    Instant Wireless ® Series Wireless-B PCI Adapter Use this guide to install: WMP11 User Guide...
  • Page 2 COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Instant Wireless is a trademark of Linksys. Linksys is a registered trademark of Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC, la directive 89/336/EEC, et à la directive 73/23/EEC.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction

    The Linksys Wireless-B PCI Adapter is fully compliant with the 802.11b wire- less network standard, transferring data at up to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz radio band.

  • Page 5: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area net- work (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices.

  • Page 6: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-Bpci Adapter

    Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B PCI Adapter The Wireless-B PCI Adapter’s Port and LEDs The port to connect the Wireless PCI Adapter’s Antenna and lights displaying the Adapter’s activity are shown in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 Port Antenna The Antenna port is where you will connect the Adapter’s external antenna.

  • Page 7: Driver Installation For Windows Xp

    5. Attach the external antenna to the Adapter’s antenna port, as shown in Figure 4-2. Figure 4-2 Important: Make sure the antenna is positioned straight up into the air, at a 90º angle from the Adapter (see Figure 5-2). This will ensure optimum wireless operating range and performance.

  • Page 8: Windows Xp Wireless Zero Configuration

    3. The screen in Figure 4-5 may appear while the files are being copied. Figure 4-5 After Windows has finished installing the driver, click the Finish button from the screen shown in Figure 4-6. Figure 4-6 The driver installation is complete. To configure the Adapter, proceed to the next section, “Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration.”...

  • Page 9: Chapter 5: Software Installation And Configuration For Windows 98Se, Me, And 2000

    For more information about WEP, refer to your access point’s user guide, or visit www.linksys.com. For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer, click Start and then Help and Support. Enter the keyword wireless in the field provided, and press the Enter key.
  • Page 10 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. Figure 5-3...
  • Page 11 4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, , as shown in Figure 5-4, select the correct operating channel for your network. The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network.

  • Page 12: Chapter 6: Hardware Installation For Windows 98Se, Me, And 2000

    Chapter 6: Hardware Installation for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 Make sure that you do Chapter 5 and install the software with the Setup Wizard before you install the hardware. 1. Remove any CDs or disks from their drives, and turn off your desktop PC. 2.

  • Page 13: Chapter 7: Using The Wlan Monitor For Windows 98Se, Me, And 2000

    Chapter 7: Using the WLAN Monitor for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 Overview Use the WLAN Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or make additional configuration changes. Starting the WLAN Monitor Important for Windows XP users: Windows XP has a built-in configuration tool.

  • Page 14: Site Survey

    Site Survey The Site Survey screen, shown in Figure 7-4, displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection. Figure 7-4 SSID - The SSID of the wireless network. Signal - The percentage of signal strength, from 0 to 100%. Site Information Network Type - The wireless mode currently in use.

  • Page 15: Profiles

    Profiles 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 installed the Adapter. Figure 7-6 Profile - Name of the connection profile. SSID - The wireless network’s SSID, as set in the connection profile.

  • Page 16: Creating A New Profile

    Creating a New Profile 1. On the Profiles screen, shown in Figure 7-6, click the New button to create a new profile. 2. When the Create connection pro- file screen appears (Figure 7-9), enter a name for the new profile. Click OK to save the profile name or click Cancel to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 17 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 18: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installa- tion and operation of the Wireless-B PCI Adapter. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
  • Page 19 802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an oper- ating frequency of 2.4GHz. What IEEE 802.11b features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11b functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection •...

  • Page 20: Appendix B: Glossary

    ture of scrambling. On the software side, WLAN offers the encryption function (WEP) to enhance security and access control. Can Instant Wireless products support 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 network operating systems to support printer or file sharing.
  • Page 21 DHCP supports static addresses for computers containing Web servers that need a permanent IP address. DNS - The domain name system (DNS) is the way that Internet domain name are located and translated into Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. A domain name is a meaningful and easy-to-remember “handle”...
  • Page 22 Roaming - In an infrastructure mode wireless network, this refers to the abili- ty to move out of one access point's range and into another and transparently reassociate and reauthenticate to the new access point. This reassociation and reauthentication should occur without user intervention and ideally without interruption to network connectivity.

  • Page 23: Appendix C: Specifications

    Appendix C: Specifications Model Number WMP11 Standards IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (USA) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) Port One Antenna Transmit 19 dBm Receive Sensitivity -82 dBm Modulation BPSK, QPSK, CCK Network Protocols IPX/SPX, TCP/IP, NetBEUI LEDs Power, Link...

  • Page 24: Appendix D: Warranty Information

    Wireless-B PCI Adapter ® Appendix E: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of the Wireless-B PCI Adapter, con- tact 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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