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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g PCI Adapter User Guide with RangeBooster WIRELESS WMP54GR Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Starting the Setup Connecting the Adapter Setting up the Adapter Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monitor...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Figure 3-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Figure 3-3: Connecting the Adapter Figure 3-4: Available Wireless Network Figure 3-5: WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 3-6: WPA - Personal Needed for Connection Figure 3-7: PSK2 Needed for Connection Figure 3-8: Congratulations Figure 3-9: Available Wireless Network...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Figure 4-10: Import a Profile Figure 4-11: Export a Profile Figure 4-12: Create a New Profile Figure 4-1: WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 4-2: WPA - Personal Needed for Connection Figure 4-3: PSK2 Needed for Connection Figure 4-4: Congratulations Figure 4-13: Available Wireless Network Figure 4-14: Network Settings...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience will be faster and 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.

  • Page 7: What's In This Guide

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide. •...
  • Page 8 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster • 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 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: 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: Setting Up And Connecting The Wireless-G Pci Adapter With Rangebooster

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 3: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Starting the Setup The Wireless-G 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 12: Connecting The Adapter

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Connecting the Adapter 1. Before connecting the PCI Adapter to your PC, turn off your desktop PC and disconnect the power. 2. Open your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the motherboard. Check with your computer manufacturer for instructions.

  • Page 13: Figure 3-5: Wep Key Needed For Connection

    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. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters.

  • Page 14: Figure 3-7: Psk2 Needed For Connection

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster • If your network has the wireless security PSK2 (Pre-shared key 2) enabled, this screen will appear. Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3. 3.

  • Page 15: Figure 3-9: Available Wireless Network

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Manual Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Manual Setup. 1. Click Manual 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 radio button next to Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP).

  • Page 16: Figure 3-12: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings

    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 17: Figure 3-14: Wireless Security - Wpa Personal

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Authentication -The default is set to Auto, so it will auto-detect for Shared Key or Open System authentication. For Shared Key authentication, both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication. For Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication.

  • Page 18: Figure 3-15: Wireless Security - Wpa Enterprise - Eap-Tls

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster WPA Enterprise WPA Enterprise features WPA security 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 authentication methods, EAP- TLS and PEAP, as well as two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys.

  • Page 19: Figure 3-17: Wireless Security - Radius - Eap-Tls

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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 20: Figure 3-19: Confirm New Settings

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 6. 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 Manual Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit.

  • Page 21: Chapter 4: Using The Wireless Network Monitor

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 4: 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.

  • Page 22: Figure 4-3: More Information - Wireless Network Status

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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 23: Figure 4-4: More Information-Network Statistics

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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 24: Site Survey

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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 25: Figure 4-7: Wpa-Personal Needed For Connection

    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. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters.

  • Page 26: Profiles

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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 27: Create 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.) Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monitor...

  • Page 28: Figure 4-2: Wpa - Personal Needed For Connection

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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 29: Figure 4-13: Available Wireless Network

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Manual Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Manual Setup. 1. Click Manual 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 radio button next to Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP).

  • Page 30: Figure 4-15: Wireless Mode

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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 31: Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - Wep

    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 32: Figure 4-19: Wireless Security - Psk2

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster PSK2 Enter a Passphrase that is 8-63 characters in length. Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Create a New Profile Figure 4-19: Wireless Security - PSK2...

  • Page 33: Figure 4-20: Wireless Security - Wpa Enterprise Using Eap-Tls

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster WPA Enterprise WPA Enterprise features WPA security 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 authentication methods, EAP- TLS and PEAP, as well as two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys.

  • Page 34: Figure 4-22: Wireless Security - Radius Using Eap-Tls

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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 35: Figure 4-24: Confirm New Settings For New Profile

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 6. 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 Manual Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit.

  • Page 36: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster. 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 37: Frequently Asked Questions

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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 38 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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 39 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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 40: 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 41: Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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 42: Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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 43: Appendix C: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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 44 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 45 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 46: Appendix D: Windows Help

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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 47: Appendix E: Glossary

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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 48 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 49 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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 50: Appendix F: Specifications

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix F: Specifications Standards 802.11g, 802.11b, PCI 2.3 Channels 802.11b / 802.11g 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) LEDs Protocols 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps); 802.11g: OFDM Peak Gain of the Antenna 2dBi Transmitted Power...
  • Page 51 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Storage Temp. -20° C to 85° C (-4° F to 185° F) Operating Humidity Maximum 90% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity Maximum 90% Non-Condensing Appendix F: Specifications...

  • Page 52: 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 53: Appendix H: Regulatory Information

    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster 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 54 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 55 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Appendix H: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 56 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Appendix H: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 57 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Appendix H: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 58 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix H: Regulatory Information...

  • Page 59: Appendix I: 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: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product,...

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