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- Page 1 Instant Wireless Series Wireless PC Card Use this Guide to install: WPC54A User Guide...
- Page 2 LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys guarantees that every Wireless PC Card is free from physical defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications chapter of this User Guide. If these products prove defective during this warranty period, call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction The Wireless PC Card Features Package Contents System Requirements Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Chapter 3: Installation of the Drivers and WLAN Monitor for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 Before You Start Running the Automatic Driver Installation Software and Driver Installation for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 Ad-Hoc Versus Infrastructure Mode... -
Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction
Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP, the Wireless PC Card is truly a “must- have” for all notebook PC users. Features • Up to 72Mbps Turbo Mode (with Linksys WAP54A only) • Compatible with Virtually All Major Network Operating Systems • Plug-and-Play Operation Provides Easy Setup •... -
Page 5: Package Contents
Figure 1-1 Package Contents • One Wireless PC Card (IEEE 802.11a) • One Setup Utility CD-ROM with User Guide • One Quick Installation Guide • One Registration Card System Requirements • Pentium-Class 200MHz or Faster Processor • 64MB RAM Recommended •... -
Page 6: Chapter 3: Installation Of The Drivers And Wlan Monitor For Windows 98Se, Me, And 2000
• The User Guide button shows you a PDF file of the User Guide. • The LINKSYS WEB button links you to the Linksys website. • The Exit button allows you to the exit the Setup Wizard. Instant Wireless... - Page 7 3. Figure 3-3 shows the License Agreement screen. Read the entire agreement by pressing the Page Down button on your keyboard or by using the on- screen scroll bar. Click on the Yes button if you agree and want to continue the installation, or No to terminate the installation.
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Page 8: Ad-Hoc Versus Infrastructure Mode
The SSID may be up to 32 characters in length, may include any character on the keyboard, but is case sensitive. If you are unsure, use the default value of “linksys.” Click the Next button. (See Figure 3-8.) wired network. And,... - Page 9 8. The screen shown in Figure 3-9 will appear next. The Wizard will ask you to review your settings before starting to copy files. Select Back to review or change any settings, or select Next if you are satisfied with your settings. Click the Cancel button if you need to stop the installation.
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Page 10: Chapter 4: Installation Of The Wireless Pc Card
Chapter 4: Installation of the Wireless PC Card Important for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 users: You must install the Adapter’s software before installation of the hardware. Important for Windows XP users: You must install the Adapter’s hardware before installation of the software. 1. -
Page 11: Windows Xp Wireless Zero Configuration
Wireless PC Card 2. .Click the radio button next to Search for the best driver in these locations. Select Include this location in the search:, and enter D:\Drivers in the location field (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). Click the Next button. - Page 12 4. The screen in Figure 5-8 will appear next if your connection is successful. For more information about WEP, refer to the Router’s User Guide or the KnowledgeBase on the Linksys Website. For further information on Wireless Networking with Windows XP, search the Windows XP Search Engine using the keyword: “wireless.”...
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Page 13: Chapter 6: Installation Of Network Protocols
Instant Wireless Series Wireless PC Card 2. From the Configuration tab, select the WPC54A Wireless Network Adapter from the list, and click the Add button. 3. Select Protocol, and click the Add button. Figure 6-2 Figure 6-3... -
Page 14: Chapter 7: Configuration Of The Wireless Pc Card
4. Select Microsoft from the list of “Manufacturers” and TCP/IP from the list of “Network Protocols.” Click the OK button to close the Network window. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to install other protocols, such as NetBEUI or IPX/SPX. Figure 6-4 Windows may start copying some files or ask you for your Windows installation files at this time. - Page 15 2. The screen in Figure 7-3 shows you any available wireless device for net- work connection. Select the wireless device, and click the Connect button to connect or the Refresh button to search for more wireless devices. Attempt Auto-Connect to ANY network in range will connect you to the closest network within range.
- Page 16 5. If you click on the Advanced button, the Advanced page will appear. Under the WEP drop-down box, you can choose to have WEP encryption Disabled, 64, 128, or 152 Bits. If you choose 64 Bits, the screen in Figure 7-6 will appear.
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Page 17: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems usually occurring during the instal- lation and operation of the Wireless PC Card. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys web- site at www.linksys.com. -
Page 18: Frequently Asked Questions
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 oper- ation over a network. -
Page 19: Appendix B: Glossary
What is Spread Spectrum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique devel- oped by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communica- tions systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for 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 20 Database - A database is a collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated. Default Gateway - The routing device used to forward all traffic that is not addressed to a station within the local subnet. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization's network.
- Page 21 Hop - The link between two network nodes. IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - The IEEE describes itself as "the world's largest technical professional society, promoting the development and application of electrotechnology and allied sciences for the benefit of humanity, the advancement of the profession, and the well-being of our members."...
- Page 22 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. PC Card - A credit-card sized removable module that contains memory, I/O, or a hard disk.
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Page 23: Appendix C: Specifications
FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCI- DENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. -
Page 24: Appendix E: Contact Information
Appendix E: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Technical Support 866-242-8558 RMA Issues 949-261-1288 949-261-8868 Email support@linksys.com...