Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-G PCI Adapter Use this Guide to install: WMP54G User Guide
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• • • Linksys Group déclare que la Instant Wireless® Wireless-G PCI Adapter 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. Belgique B L'utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 11 (2462 MHz), 12 (2467 MHz), et 13 (2472 MHz). Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâtiment, au-dessus d'un espace public, aucun enregistrement n'est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-G PCI Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction The Wireless-G PCI Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions 26 26 26 Appendix B: Glossary 30 Appendix C: Specifications Environmental 38 39 Appendix D: Warranty Information 40 Appendix E: Contact Information 41 The Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter installs in most desktops and lets you put your computer almost anywhere in the building, without the cost and hassle of running n
Instant Wireless® Series Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (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.
Instant Wireless® Series Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G PCI Adapter The PCI Adapter will install into your PC like any PCI adapter and, on the mounting bracket, you will find two distinguishing items: ACT LED Green. The ACT LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. Antenna Port Attach the PCI Adapter’s antenna here and position it for maximum performance, which is usually perpendicular to the horizon.
Instant Wireless® Series Driver Installation for Windows XP 1. Windows XP will automatically detect the Adapter. Insert the Setup CDROM into the CD-ROM drive and the screen in Figure 4-1 should appear. Click the radio button next to Install the software automatically (Recommended). Then click the Next button. Wireless-G PCI Adapter 2. When Windows has finished installing the driver, click the Finish button. Figure 4-2 You have now completed the driver installation for the Adapter.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-G PCI Adapter 2. The screen that appears will show any available wireless network. Select the network you want. If you have already enabled WEP encryption on your network, skip ahead to step 3. If you have NOT enabled WEP encryption on your network, the screen in Figure 4-4 will appear. Check the box next to Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure. Then click the Connect button and continue to step 4. Figure 4-5 4.
Instant Wireless® Series Chapter 5: Software Installation and Configuration for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 Overview Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard Instructions for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 1. To install the Adapter, click the Install button on the Welcome screen, Figure 5-1. Click User Guide to view the User Guide or click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard. 2.
Instant Wireless® Series 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, or click the Back button to return to the previous page. Figure 5-3 4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, you’ll see a screen similar to that shown in Figure 5-4. Select the correct operating channel for your network from the Channel drop-down menu.
Instant Wireless® Series 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. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 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 create profiles that hold different configuration settings. 1. Turn off your desktop PC.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode - The screen indicates whether the Adapter is currently working in ad-hoc or infrastructure mode. Wireless Network Status State - The status of the wireless network connection. SSID - The unique name of the wireless network. Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use. Transfer Rate - The data transfer rate of the current connection.
Instant Wireless® Series Site Information Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use. Channel - The channel to which the wireless network devices are set. WEP - The status of the WEP encryption security feature. MAC - The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point. Surveyed at - The time at which the wireless network was scanned. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Profiles The Profiles screen (Figure 7-6) lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups.
Instant Wireless® Series Import - Click the Import button to import a profile that has been saved in another location. From the screen that appears (shown in Figure 7-7), select the appropriate file, and click the Open button. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 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 profile screen appears (Figure 7-9), enter a name for the new profile.
Instant Wireless® Series 4. The Wireless Settings screen (Figure 7-11) will appear. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, select the correct operating channel for your network from the Channel dropdown menu. Then, select the Network Mode from the drop-down menu. Click the Next button, and go to Step 5. Click the Back button to change any settings. Channel - The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network.
Instant Wireless® Series WEP (Disabled/64 bits WEP/128 bits WEP) - If you do not want to use WEP encryption, choose Disabled. To use WEP encryption (recommended to increase network security), select 64 bits or 128 bits WEP from the drop-down menu, and enter either a Passphrase or WEP key. Passphrase - Instead of manually entering WEP keys, you can enter a Passphrase, so that a WEP key is automatically generated. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters.
Instant Wireless® Series Appendix A: Troubleshooting Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network? Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN (local area network). Refer to the game’s user guide for more information. Common Problems and Solutions This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G PCI Adapter. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems.
Instant Wireless® Series To achieve true seamless connectivity, the wireless LAN must incorporate a number of different functions. Each node and access point, for example, must always acknowledge receipt of each message. Each node must maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data. Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes.
Instant Wireless® Series Appendix B: Glossary 802.11b - One of the IEEE standards for wireless networking hardware. Products that adhere to a specific IEEE standard will work with each other, even if they are manufactured by different companies. The 802.11b standard specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks. 802.11g - A proposed, but as yet unratified extension of the IEEE 802.
Instant Wireless® Series Driver - A workstation or server software module that provides an interface between a network interface card and the upper-layer protocol software running in the computer; it is designed for a specific card, and is installed during the initial installation of a network-compatible client or server operating system. DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum) - DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for all data transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping code).
Instant Wireless® Series ISM band - The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band. Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particular, is being made available worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high-speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe.
Instant Wireless® Series Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program." The two major categories of software are "system software" and "application software." System software is made up of control programs such as the operating system and database management system (DBMS).
Instant Wireless® Series Appendix C: Specifications Standards: Draft 802.11g, 802.11b Modulation: 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps); 802.11g: OFDM Channels: 802.11b, draft 802.11g 38 11 Channels (USA) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) Network Protocol: TCP/IP, IPX, NDIS 4, NDIS 5, NDIS 5.1, NetBEUI Interface: PCI Transmit Power: 15 dBm Sensitivity: -80 dBm LED: ACT WEP Key Bits: 64-Bit and 128-Bit Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Environmental Dimensions: 4.
Instant Wireless® Series Appendix D: Warranty Information BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PRODUCT.
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