USER GUIDE Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Model: WEC600N
About This Guide About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may see various icons that call attention to specific items. Below is a description of these icons: NOTE: This check mark indicates that there is a note of interest and is something that you should pay special attention to while using the product. WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is a caution or warning and it is something that could damage your property or product.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 4 General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless‑N ExpressCard. Using the latest wireless networking technology, Wireless-N (draft 802.11n), the ExpressCard adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your notebook computer. Because the ExpressCard can work in both the 5 and 2.4 GHz radio bands, it can connect to Wireless-A, Wireless‑N, Wireless-G, or Wireless-B networks.
Wireless Security Checklist Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be intercepted.
Configuration Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Advanced configuration is done through the Wireless Network Monitor (the Monitor). Use it to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. How to Access the Wireless Network Monitor After installing the Adapter, the Monitor icon appears in the system tray of your computer. If the Monitor is enabled, the icon is green.
Configuration Chapter 3 Push Button (Recommended) Select this option to use the push button method. Use Adapter’s PIN number Select this option to enter the Adapter’s PIN number on the router. 4. Click Print to print out your wireless network settings. Then click Finish to return to the Status screen, or click Exit to exit the Monitor. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen. Proceed to the instructions for the method you selected.
Configuration Chapter 3 4. The Adapter connects to the network. Wireless Network Status The Wireless Network Status screen provides information on your current network settings. Connecting to the Network 5. Click Print to print out your wireless network settings. Then click Finish to return to the Status screen, or click Exit to exit the Monitor. Wireless Network Status Radio Band This is the radio band used on the network. Wireless Network Name This is the unique name (SSID) of the wireless network.
Configuration Chapter 3 Wireless Network Statistics The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings. Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. Link Quality The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection. Click Back to return to the initial Status screen. Click Status to go to the Wireless Network Status screen. Click Save to Profile to save the currently active connection settings to a profile.
Configuration Chapter 3 If the router does not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, proceed to the section, “No Wi-Fi Protected Setup”. If the router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup , proceed to the section, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”. If the network uses WPA2 Personal security, then the WPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen appears. No Wi-Fi Protected Setup If the router does not use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, proceed to the appropriate section, “Wireless Security Disabled” or “Wireless Security Enabled”.
Configuration Chapter 3 Wi-Fi Protected Setup If you connect to a router that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you will view this screen: WEP Security Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. The passphrase is case-sensitive and must be 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually.
Configuration Chapter 3 3. The Adapter connects to the network. Connecting to the Network 4. Click Print to print out your wireless network settings. Then click Finish to return to the Status screen, or click Exit to exit the Monitor. 3. On the Adapter’s PIN number screen, click Next. Enter the PIN Number 4. The Adapter connects to the network. Connecting to the Network Congratulations Congratulations! The Adapter is connected to the network. 5.
Configuration Chapter 3 Enter Key Manually Proceed to the appropriate section, “Wireless Security Disabled” or “Wireless Security Enabled”. Wireless Security Disabled If you connect to a network whose wireless security is disabled, then you will view this screen: WPA2-Personal Security Click Connect Anyway 1. Click Connect Anyway. 2. Click Finish. Passphrase Enter the network’s Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters. To connect to the network, click Connect.
Configuration Chapter 3 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. WEP Security Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. The passphrase is case-sensitive and must be 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only.
Configuration Chapter 3 Export Select the profile you want to save in a different location, and click Export. Direct Windows to the appropriate folder, and click Save. Delete Select the profile you want to delete and click Delete. No Wi-Fi Protected Setup If the router does not use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, proceed to the appropriate section, “Wireless Security Disabled” or “Wireless Security Enabled”.
Configuration Chapter 3 WPA2-Personal Security Passphrase Enter the network’s Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters. To connect to the network, click Connect. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) If the network uses WPA Personal security, then the WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen appears. WEP Security Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. The passphrase is case-sensitive and must be 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters.
Configuration Chapter 3 Wi-Fi Protected Setup 3. The Adapter connects to the network. If you connect to a router that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you will view this screen: Connecting to the Network Select a Method Before you begin, make sure the router and the computer with the Adapter are in the same room. Then select the method that is most convenient for you. 4. Click Print to print out your wireless network settings.
Configuration Chapter 3 3. On the Adapter’s PIN number screen, click Next. Enter Key Manually Proceed to the appropriate section, “Wireless Security Disabled” or “Wireless Security Enabled”. Wireless Security Disabled If you connect to a network whose wireless security is disabled, then you will view this screen: Enter the PIN Number Click Connect Anyway 4. The Adapter connects to the network. 1. Click Connect Anyway. 2. Click Finish. Connecting to the Network 5.
Configuration Chapter 3 WPA2-Personal Security Passphrase Enter the network’s Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters. To connect to the network, click Connect. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) If the network uses WPA Personal security, then the WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen. WEP Security Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. The passphrase is case-sensitive and must be 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters.
Configuration Chapter 3 Advanced Setup –– Default Gateway Enter the IP address of your If your network is not listed with the available networks, use Advanced Setup. –– DNS 1 and DNS 2 Enter the DNS address of your network’s Gateway. wired Ethernet network. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen. 3. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Available Wireless Networks 1.
Configuration Chapter 3 4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen appears. NOTE: The Adapter only supports Ad-Hoc Mode for 2.4 GHz networks: Wireless-B, Wireless-G, and Wireless-N (using 2.4 GHz). for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2. WPA is a stronger security method than WEP. WPA2 is a stronger security method than WPA. RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.
Configuration Chapter 3 WPA Personal WPA Enterprise WPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. 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.
Configuration Chapter 3 PEAP EAP-TLS WPA Enterprise - PEAP WPA2 Enterprise - EAP-TLS If you selected PEAP, configure the following: If you selected EAP-TLS, configure the following: Login Name Enter the login name of your wireless network. Login Name Enter the login name of your wireless network. Password Enter the password of your wireless network. Server Name Enter the name of the authentication server (this is optional).
Configuration Chapter 3 Certificate Select the certificate you installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. If you want to use any certificate, keep the default, Trust Any. PEAP Inner Authen. Select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen. RADIUS RADIUS features use of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the router.
Configuration Chapter 3 7. The Congratulations screen appears. Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings immediately and return to the Status screen. Click Return to Profiles screen to keep the current settings active and return to the Profiles screen. Congratulations Congratulations! The profile is successfully configured.
Appendix A Troubleshooting Appendix A: Troubleshooting Your computer does not recognize the ExpressCard. Make sure that the ExpressCard is properly inserted into the ExpressCard slot. The ExpressCard does not work properly. Remove the ExpressCard, and then reinsert it into the computer’s ExpressCard slot. Your computer cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration. 1. Make sure that the computers are powered on. 2.
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix B Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration If your computer is running Windows XP, then this choice will be available. If you want to use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration to control the ExpressCard, instead of using the Wireless Network Monitor, then right-click the Wireless Network Monitor icon, and select Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration.
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix B Wireless Security NOTE: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a passphrase. Enter the exact WEP key used by your wireless router or access point. 5. Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your connection is active. Wireless Network Connection For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer, click Start > Help > Support.
Specifications Appendix C Appendix C: Specifications Model WEC600N Standards Draft IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a LEDs Power, Link/Act # of Antennas 2 Antennas Detachable (Y/N) No Modulations 802.11a: OFDM 802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK 802.11g: OFDM 802.11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM RF Power (EIRP) in dBm 802.11a: 13 dBm 802.11b: 16 dBm 802.11g: 14 dBm 802.11n: 13.5 dBm, at 2.4 GHz 802.11n: 11 dBm, at 5.0 GHz Receive Sensitivity in dBm 802.11a: -65 dBm, at 54 Mbps 802.
Appendix D Appendix D: Warranty Information Limited Warranty Linksys warrants this Linksys hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for the Warranty Period, which begins on the date of purchase by the original end-user purchaser and lasts for the period specified below: •• One (1) year for new product •• Ninety (90) days for refurbished product This limited warranty is non-transferable and extends only to the original end-user purchaser.
Appendix D Warranty Information rejected. Do not include any other items with the product you are returning to Linksys. Defective product covered by this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and returned to you without charge. Customers outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges, custom duties, VAT and other associated taxes and charges.
Regulatory Information Appendix E Appendix E: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. such as a handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and may not comply with related RF exposure rules and such use shall be prohibited.
Regulatory Information Appendix E Industry Canada Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. au niveau requis pour obtenir une communication satisfaisante.
Appendix E 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.
Appendix E Regulatory Information Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele Français (French) - Informations environnementales pour les clients de l’Union européenne Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol , keelatud kõrvaldada koos sorteerimata olmejäätmetega. See sümbol näitab, et toode tuleks kõrvaldada eraldi tavalistest olmejäätmevoogudest.
Appendix E Regulatory Information Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams Nederlands (Dutch) - Milieu-informatie voor klanten in de Europese Unie Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir kurios pakuotė yra pažymėta šiuo simboliu (įveskite simbolį), negalima šalinti kartu su nerūšiuotomis komunalinėmis atliekomis. Šis simbolis rodo, kad gaminį reikia šalinti atskirai nuo bendro buitinių atliekų srauto.
Appendix E Regulatory Information Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambiental para clientes da União Europeia Slovenčina (Slovene) - Okoljske informacije za stranke v Evropski uniji A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento que exibe este símbolo no produto e/ou na sua embalagem não seja eliminado junto com os resíduos municipais não separados. O símbolo indica que este produto deve ser eliminado separadamente dos resíduos domésticos regulares.
Appendix F Appendix F: Software License Agreement Software in Linksys Products This product from Cisco-Linksys LLC or from one of its affiliates Cisco Systems-Linksys (Asia) Pte Ltd. or CiscoLinksys K.K. (“Linksys”) contains software (including firmware) originating from Linksys and its suppliers and may also contain software from the open source community. Any software originating from Linksys and its suppliers is licensed under the Linksys Software License Agreement contained at Schedule 1 below.
Software License Agreement Appendix F used in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; (iii) to provide improvements to the way Linksys delivers technology to you and to other Linksys customers; (iv) to enable Linksys to comply with the terms of any agreements it has with any third parties regarding your Linksys product and/or Software and/or (v) to enable Linksys to comply with all applicable laws and/or regulations, or the requirements of any regulatory authority or government agency.
Appendix F freedom to share and change free software–to make sure the software is free for all its users. This General Public License applies to most of the Free Software Foundation’s software and to any other program whose authors commit to using it. (Some other Free Software Foundation software is covered by the GNU Lesser General Public License instead.) You can apply it to your programs, too. When we speak of free software, we are referring to freedom, not price.
Appendix F c. If the modified program normally reads commands interactively when run, you must cause it, when started running for such interactive use in the most ordinary way, to print or display an announcement including an appropriate copyright notice and a notice that there is no warranty (or else, saying that you provide a warranty) and that users may redistribute the program under these conditions, and telling the user how to view a copy of this License.
Software License Agreement Appendix F 7. If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation of patent infringement or for any other reason (not limited to patent issues), conditions are imposed on you (whether by court order, agreement or otherwise) that contradict the conditions of this License, they do not excuse you from the conditions of this License.
Appendix F This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com). In addition, if this Linksys product contains open source software licensed under the OpenSSL license then the license terms below in this Schedule 3 will apply to that open source software. The license terms below in this Schedule 3 are from the public web site at http://www.openssl.org/source/license.html. The OpenSSL toolkit stays under a dual license, i.e.
Appendix F Software License Agreement The word ‘cryptographic’ can be left out if the routines from the library being used are not cryptographic related. 4. If you include any Windows specific code (or a derivative thereof ) from the apps directory (application code) you must include an acknowledgement: “This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@ cryptsoft.
