Linksys LINKSYS WMP300N manual

Model No. PCI Adapter Wir eless- N WMP300N (EU) User Guide WIRELESS GHz 2,4[...]

Wireless-N PCI Adapter Copyright and T r ademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys 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. Other brands and product names are tradem arks or r[...]

Wireless-N PCI Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this User Guide? 1 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 3 Network Topology 3 Roaming 3 Network Layout 3 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N PCI Adapter 5 Overview 5 The PCI Card 5 The Antenna Stand 5 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connectin g the Wireless[...]

Wireless-N PCI Adapter Appendix F: Specifications 50 Appendix G: Warranty Information 52 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 53 Appendix I: Contact Information 64[...]

Wireless-N PCI Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: Connectors and LED 5 Figure 3-2: Antenna Stand and Cables 5 Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome 6 Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 6 Figure 4-3: Installing the Adapter 7 Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Networks 7 Figure 4-5: WEP Key Needed for Connection 8 Figure 4-6: PSK-Personal Nee[...]

Wireless-N PCI Adapter Figure 5-5: Connect 21 Figure 5-6: WEP Key Needed for Connection 21 Figure 5-7: PSK-Personal Needed for Connection 22 Figure 5-8: PSK2-Personal Needed for Connection 22 Figure 5-9: Profiles 23 Figure 5-10: Available Wireless Networks 24 Figure 5-11: WEP Key Needed for Connection 24 Figure 5-12: PSK-Personal Needed for Connect[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Wireless-N PCI Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Wel c o me Thank you for choosing the Wireless-N PCI Adapter . Setting up your network and the Adapter is easier than ever . How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless pro ducts, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network, wheth[...]

2 Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N PCI Adapter • Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor This chapter show you how to use the Adapter’s Wireless Network Monitor . • Appendix A: T roublesh ooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installati[...]

3 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-N PCI Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network Network T opology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter . Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wireless [...]

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-N PCI Adapter 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 netwo rking options are limi[...]

5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N PCI Adapter Overview Wireless-N PCI Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N PCI Adapter Overview The Adapter has two parts, the PCI card and antenna stand. The PCI Card The Adapter's connectors attach the antenna sta nd’s cables to the PCI card of the Adapter . ANT , CENTER ANT , ANT The [...]

6 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecti ng the Wireless-N PCI Adapter Starting the Setup Wireless-N PCI Adapter Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N PCI Adapter Starting the Setu p The Wireless-N PCI Adapter Setup Wizard will guide y ou through the installation procedure . The Setup Wizard will install the driver and Wireless Network Mo[...]

7 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecti ng the Wireless-N PCI Adapter Connecting the Adapter Wireless-N PCI Adapter 4. The Setup Wizard will now prompt you to install the Adapter into your PC. Click Next and power off your PC. After installing the Adapter , as shown below , and restarting your PC, the Setup Wizard will continue. Connecting the Adapter[...]

8 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecti ng the Wireless-N PCI Adapter Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N PCI Adapter Av ailable Wireless Networks The available networks are listed in the table on the center of the screen by Wireless Network Name . Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click the Connect button. (If you do not see your n[...]

9 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecti ng the Wireless-N PCI Adapter Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N PCI Adapter PSK2-Personal If your network has the wireless security PSK2-Personal enabled, this screen will appear . Pre-shared Key - Enter a Pre-shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Pre-shared Key field. Then click Connect and proceed to step 3. 3.[...]

10 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecti ng the Wireless-N PCI Adapter Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N PCI Adapter Advanced Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Advanced Setup. 1. Click Advanced Setup on the Av ailable Wireless Network screen to set up the Adapter manually . 2. The Network Settings screen from[...]

11 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecti ng the Wireless-N PCI Adapter Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N PCI Adapter 3. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infr astructure Mode radio button if you want to connect to a wireless router or access poin t. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want to connect to ano[...]

12 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecti ng the Wireless-N PCI Adapter Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N PCI Adapter 5. If your wireless network doesn’t have wireless security , select Disabled , and then click the Next button to continue . Proceed to step 6. If your wireless network has wireless security , select the method of security used : WEP ,[...]

13 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecti ng the Wireless-N PCI Adapter Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N PCI Adapter PSK Personal PSK Personal offers two encr yption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES for encryption. Then enter a Pre-shared Key that is 8-63 characters in length. Encryption - Select the type of alg [...]

14 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecti ng the Wireless-N PCI Adapter Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N PCI Adapter PSK Enterprise PSK Enterprise features PSK security used in coordinat ion with a RADIUS server . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router .) PSK Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP- TLS and[...]

15 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecti ng the Wireless-N PCI Adapter Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N PCI Adapter PSK2 Enterprise PSK2 Enterprise features PSK2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS ser ver . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router .) PSK2 Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP- TLS[...]

16 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecti ng the Wireless-N PCI Adapter Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N PCI Adapter 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 aut hentication types: EAP-TLS and PEAP . Authentication - Select the authentication method y[...]

17 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecti ng the Wireless-N PCI Adapter Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N PCI Adapter 5. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next and show the new settings. T o save the new settings, click the Save butto n. T o edit th e new settings, click the Back button. T o exit the Advanced Setup through the Wireless Networ[...]

18 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-N PCI Adapter Chapter 5: 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 Net[...]

19 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information Wireless-N PCI Adapter Wireless Network Status The Wireless Network Status screen provides information on your current network settings. Radio Band - This shows the radio band used on the network. Wireless Network Name - This is the unique name (SSID) of the wireless network. Wireles[...]

20 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information Wireless-N PCI Adapter Wireless Network Statistics The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings. T ransmit Rate - This is the data transfer rate of the current conn ection. (In Auto mode, the Adapter d ynamically shifts to the fastest d[...]

21 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Connect Wireless-N PCI Adapter Connect The Connect screen displays a list of available networks in the table on the left. The table shows each network’ s Wireless Network Name, Channel, and the quality of the wireless signal the Adapter is receiving. Y ou may click Wireless Network Name, CH (Channe[...]

22 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Connect Wireless-N PCI Adapter • PSK-Personal Needed for Connection If the network has the wireless security PSK-Personal enabled, then you will see the PSK-Personal Needed for Connection screen. Select the appropriate encryption type, TK IP or AES . Enter the network’s Pre-shared Key in the Pre-[...]

23 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Profiles Wireless-N PCI Adapter Profiles The Profiles scr een 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. Profile - The name of the profile is displayed he[...]

24 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Wireless-N PCI Adapter Creating a New Profile The next screen to appear will be the Av ailable Wireless Networks screen. It provides two options for setting up the Adapter . • Available Wireless Netw orks (for most users). Use this option if you already have a network configu[...]

25 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Wireless-N PCI Adapter WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encr yption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to [...]

26 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Wireless-N PCI Adapter Advanced Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Advanced Setup. 1. Click Advanced Setup on the A vailable Wireless Network screen to set up the Adapter manually . 2. The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Netwo[...]

27 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Wireless-N PCI Adapter 3. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infr astructure Mode radio button if you want to connect to a wireless router or access poin t. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio b utton if you want to connect to another wireless devi[...]

28 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Wireless-N PCI Adapter 1. If your wireless network doesn’t have wireless security , select Disabled , and then click the Next button to continue . Proceed to step 6. If your wireless network has wireless security , select the method of security used : WEP , PSK Personal, PSK2[...]

29 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Wireless-N PCI Adapter PSK Personal PSK Personal offers two encr yption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES for encryption. Then enter a Pre-shared Key that is 8-63 characters in length. Encryption - Select the type of alg orithm you want to [...]

30 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Wireless-N PCI Adapter PSK Enterprise PSK Enterprise features PSK security used in coordinat ion with a RADIUS server . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is con nected to the Router .) PSK Enterprise offers two authentication methods, E AP- TLS and PEAP , as well a[...]

31 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Wireless-N PCI Adapter PSK2 Enterprise PSK2 Enterprise features PSK2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router .) PSK2 Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP- TLS and PEAP . Authenti[...]

32 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Wireless-N PCI Adapter 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 aut hentication types: EAP-TLS and PEAP . Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is usin[...]

33 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Wireless-N PCI Adapter 5. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next and show the new settings. T o save the new settings, click the Save butto n. T o edit th e new settings, click the Back button. T o exit the Advanced Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor , click E[...]

34 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Common Problems and Solution s Wireless-N PCI Adapter Appendix A: T roubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions. ” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installa tion and operation of the Wireless-N PCI Ad[...]

35 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N PCI Adapter What is the IEEE 802.11g sta ndard? It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless network s. The 802.11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate , provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11g standard. The 802.11[...]

36 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N PCI Adapter simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes. In such a system, the user’s end node undertakes a searc h for the best possible access to th e system. First, it evaluates such factors as signal strength and quality , a[...]

37 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N PCI Adapter What is WPA? WP A is Wi-Fi Protected Access, a wireless security pro tocol that can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS ser ver . What is RADIUS ? RADIUS is Remote Authentication Dial-In User Ser vice , w hich uses an authentication server to control network access.[...]

38 Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero C onfiguration Wireless-N PCI Adapter Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration If your computer is running Windows XP , then this c hoice will be available . If you want to use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration to control the Adapter , inst ead of using the Wireless Network Monitor , then right[...]

39 Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero C onfiguration Wireless-N PCI Adapter 2. The screen that appears will show any available wirele ss network. Select the network you want. Clic k 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. If yo[...]

40 Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero C onfiguration Wireless-N PCI Adapter 4. If your network uses wireless security WEP , enter the WEP Key used in the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. If your network uses wireless security PSK Personal, enter the Passphrase used in the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. Click the Connect bu[...]

41 Appendix C: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-N PCI Adapter Appendix C: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless netwo rking 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. So, keep t[...]

42 Appendix C: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-N PCI Adapter SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the optio n of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it a[...]

43 Appendix C: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-N PCI Adapter PSK-Enterprise and PSK2-Ent erprise use PSK/PSK2 security and a RA DIUS (Remote Auth entication Dial-In User Service) ser ver for authentication. RADIUS uses a RADIUS serve r . PSK/PSK2-P ersonal . Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES (AES is auto[...]

44 Appendix D : Windows Help Wireless-N PCI Adapter Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used o perating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier . These features can be a ccessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP B[...]

45 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N PCI Adapter Appendix E: Glossar y This glossary contains some basic networking ter ms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary . Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equ ipped computers and other devices to co[...]

46 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N PCI Adapter DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall pr otection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Ser ver) - The IP address of your ISP's server , which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific name for a network [...]

47 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N PCI Adapter IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer . ISP ([...]

48 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N PCI Adapter RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eigh t wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together . Server - Any compute r w[...]

49 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N PCI Adapter TKIP (T emporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encr yption protocol that provides dynamic encr yption keys for each packet transmitted. T opology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - T ransmission Rate. Upgrade - T o replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - T [...]

50 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-N PCI Adapter Appendix F: Specifications Model WMP300N Standards IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g, draft IEEE 802.11n Channels 802.11b/802.11g/Wireless-N (20MHz) 11 Channels (USA, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) LEDs ACT Protocols 802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK 802.11g: OFDM Wireless-N: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM T ransmitt[...]

51 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-N PCI Adapter Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing[...]

52 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-N PCI Adapter Appendix G: W arranty Information Linksys warr ants to Y ou that, for a period of th ree years (the “Warr anty Period”), your Linksys Pro duct will be substantially free of defects in mat erials and workmanship under normal use . Y our exclusive r emedy and Linksys' entire liabilit[...]

53 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-N PCI Adapter Appendix H: Regulator y 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 [...]

54 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-N PCI Adapter Compliance Information for 2.4-GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the EU and Other Countries Following the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive)[...]

55 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-N PCI Adapter The following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC: • Radio: EN 300 328 • EMC: EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 • Safety: EN 60950 and either EN 50385 or EN 50371 CE Marking For the Linksys Wireless-B and Wir eles[...]

56 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-N PCI Adapter Belgium The Belgian Institute for Postal Services an d T elecommunicat ions (BIPT) must be notified of any outdoor wireless link having a range exceeding 300 meters. Please check http://www .bipt.be for more details. Draadloze verbindingen voor buitengebruik en met een reikwijdte van meer[...]

57 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-N PCI Adapter Product Usage Restrictions This product is designed for indoor usage only . Outdoor usage is not recommended. This product is designed for use with the standard, integral or dedicated (external) antenna(s) that is/are shipped together with the equipment. However , some applications may re[...]

58 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-N PCI Adapter Windows 2000 1. Open the Control P anel . 2. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Conn ections . 3. Select your current wireless connection, and select Properties . 4. From the Properties screen, click the Configure button. 5. Click the Advanced tab , and select P ower Outp ut . 6. From the p[...]

59 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-N PCI Adapter User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important info rmation for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with [...]

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63 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-N PCI Adapter For more information, visit www .linksys.com.[...]

64 Appendix I: Contact Information Wireless-N PCI Adapter Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and update s to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com/inter national If you experience problems with any Linksys product, you can e-mail us at: In Europe E-mail Addres[...]

65 Appendix I: Contact Information Wireless-N PCI Adapter Note: For some countries, support may be available only in English. Switzerland supp ort.ch@linksys.com United Kingdom support.uk@linksys.com Outside of Europe E-mail Address Asia Pacific asiasupport@linksys.co m (English only) Latin America support.portuguese@linksy s.com or support.s panis[...]