User Manual

Table of Contents
Chapter 1:Introduction 1
The Dual-Band Wireless A+BNotebook Adapter 1
Features 1
Chapter 2:Planning Your Wireless Network 2
Network Topology 2
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 2
Chapter 3:Getting to Know the Dual-Band
Wireless A+B Notebook Adapter 4
The Adapter’s LEDs 4
Chapter 4:Software Installation and Configuration 5
Overview 5
Setup Wizard Instructions for Windows 98, Me, and 2000 6
Setup Wizard Instructions for Windows XP 10
Chapter 5:Hardware Installation 12
Chapter 6:Using the WLANMonitor for Windows
98, Me, and 2000 13
Overview 13
Accessing the WLANMonitor 13
Link Information 14
Site Survey 16
Profiles 18
Creating a New Profile 20
Chapter 7: Using the Wireless Zero Configuration
for Windows XP 28
Appendix A:Troubleshooting 30
Common Problems and Solutions 30
Frequently Asked Questions 31
Appendix B:Glossary 35
Appendix C: Specifications 40
Environmental 41
Appendix D: Warranty Information 42
Appendix E:Contact Information 43
Chapter 1:Introduction
The Linksys Dual-Band Wireless A+BNotebook Adapter lets your notebook
communicate with today’s wireless network standard and prepares you for the
future. With one PCCard, you can connect with the 2.4GHz, 802.11b wireless
networks so prevalent in homes, businesses and public “hotspots” already, and
also a growing number of 5GHz, 802.11a networks that are spreading across
the country.
It’s simple to use. Just pop it into a PCCard slot, and run the included Setup
Wizard, which will walk you through the configuration. To keep your commu-
nications
secure, the PCCard supports up to 152-bit data encryption.
802.11b wireless networks are commonly found in corporate environments and
are used in homes for household Internet connectivity without the need for run-
ning
cables. They’re also popping up all over the country in coffee shops, air-ports,
hotels, convention centers, and other public spaces offering “on-the-go”
connectivity to mobile users. The 802.11a standard is almost five times faster
than 802.11b, and operates in the less crowded 5GHz radio band, but it’s not as
common —yet. It is quickly being deployed wherever higher-speed connectivi-ty
is desired.
Join the wireless revolution. With the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless Notebook
Adapter, you’ll be ready to connect to either type of wireless network, wherev-er
you go, now and in the future.
•Connects to Either 802.11b (2.4GHz) or 802.11a (5GHz) Networks without
Changing Adapters
•Up to 152-bit WEPEncryption
•Easy-to-use Setup Wizard
•Detailed Monitoring and Performance Utility
•802.11b and 802.11a Compliant
•Free Technical Support —24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US
Calls
•1-Year Limited Warranty
The Dual-Band Wireless A+BNotebook Adapter
Features