Linksys WMP54G manual

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Wireless-G PCI Adapter Copyright and T rademarks 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 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are tradem arks or re[...]

Wireless-G PCI Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 Network Layout 5 Chapter 3: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network Adapter 6 Starting the Setup Wizard 6 Installing the Adapter 7 Setting Up the Adapter 8 Chapter 4: Using[...]

Wireless-G PCI Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 6 Figure 3-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 6 Figure 3-3: The Connecting the Adapter Screen 7 Figure 3-4: Installing the Adapter 7 Figure 3-5: Positioning the Antenna 7 Figure 3-6: Available Wireless Network 8 Figure 3-7: Available Wireless Network 9 Figure 3-8:[...]

Wireless-G PCI Adapter Figure 3-31: Confirm New Settings 22 Figure 3-32: Congratulations 22 Figure 4-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 23 Figure 4-2: Link Information 23 Figure 4-3: More Information - Wireless Network Status 24 Figure 4-4: More Informa tion - Wireless Network Statisti cs 25 Figure 4-5: The Secure Easy Setup Button 26 Figure 4-6: The[...]

Wireless-G PCI Adapter Figure 4-32: Wireless Security - WEP 38 Figure 4-33: Wireless Security - WPA Personal 39 Figure 4-34: Wireless Security - PSK2 39 Figure 4-35: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS 40 Figure 4-36: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP 40 Figure 4-37: Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS 41 Figure 4-38: Wireless Sec[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G PCI Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction We l co me Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G PCI Adapter . With this Adapter , your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever . Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network. Thi[...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G PCI Adapter What’ s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for sett ing up and using the Wireless-G PCI Adapter . • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide . • Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network This chapter d[...]

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G PCI Adapter • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including T echnical Support.[...]

4 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G PCI Adapter Chapter 2: Planning your 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 c[...]

5 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G PCI Adapter Network La yout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11a, 802.11b , and 802.11g products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b standard and some products incorporating both “a” and “g”, product[...]

6 Chapter 3: Setting up a nd Connecting the U SB Network Adapter Starting the Setup Wizard Wireless-G PCI Adapter Chapter 3: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network Adapter The USB Network Adapter is set up with the Setup Wizard that comes on the CD enclosed with the Adapter . This chapter will guide you through the setup procedure . Starting the[...]

7 Chapter 3: Setting up a nd Connecting the U SB Network Adapter Installing the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter 3. Windows will begin copying the files onto your PC. 4. The Setup Wizard will now prompt you to install the Adapter into your PC . Click Next and your PC will power down. After installing the Adapter , as shown below , and restarting your[...]

8 Chapter 3: Setting up a nd Connecting the U SB Network Adapter Setting Up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter Setting Up the Adapter The next screen to appear will be the A vailable Wireless Network screen. This screen provides three options for setting up the Adapter • Secure Easy Setup. This Adapter features Secure Easy Setup. This means that [...]

9 Chapter 3: Setting up a nd Connecting the U SB Network Adapter Setting Up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter Setting Up the Adapter with Secure Easy Setup With Secure Easy Setup, setting up the Adapter is as simple as pushing a couple of buttons. Before you press any buttons, though, you should locate the Secure Easy Setup button on the device yo[...]

10 Chapter 3: Setting up a nd Connecting the U SB Network Adapter Setting Up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter 3. Press the Cisco logo or Secure Easy Setup button on the wireless router or access point. When it tu rns white and begins to flash, click the Next button on the Setup Wizard screen. The logo or button will stop flashing on the wireless [...]

11 Chapter 3: Setting up a nd Connecting the U SB Network Adapter Setting Up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter Setting Up the Adapter with Av ailable Networks If you’re not setting up the Adapter with Secure Easy Setu p, another method for setting up the Adapter is with the available netwo rks listed on the Av ailable W ireless Network screen. T[...]

12 Chapter 3: Setting up a nd Connecting the U SB Network Adapter Setting Up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter WP A-P ersonal Needed for Connec tion Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use , TKIP or AES , from the Encryption drop-down menu. P assphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared k ey , of 8-63 characters in th[...]

13 Chapter 3: Setting up a nd Connecting the U SB Network Adapter Setting Up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter 2. After the Adapter has been configured for the network, the Congratulations screen will appear . Click Conne ct to Network to connect to your network. Congratulations! Setup is complete. T o check the link in fo rmation, search for av a[...]

14 Chapter 3: Setting up a nd Connecting the U SB Network Adapter Setting Up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup If you are not taking advantage of Secure Easy Setup and your network is not listed with the available networks, click Manual Setup o n the Av ailable Wireless Network screen to set up the adapter [...]

15 Chapter 3: Setting up a nd Connecting the U SB Network Adapter Setting Up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter 2. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want to connect to another[...]

16 Chapter 3: Setting up a nd Connecting the U SB Network Adapter Setting Up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter 4. The Wireless Security screen will appear . This step will configure wireless security . If your wireless network doesn’t use wireless security , select Disabled and th en click the Next button to continue . Proceed to Ste p 5. Select[...]

17 Chapter 3: Setting up a nd Connecting the U SB Network Adapter Setting Up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter WP A Personal WP A P ersonal offers two encryptio n methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES for encryption. The n enter a Passphrase that is 8-63 characters in length. Encryption - Select the type of algori[...]

18 Chapter 3: Setting up a nd Connecting the U SB Network Adapter Setting Up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter WP A Enterprise WP A E nterprise features WP A security used in coordinatio n with a RADIUS server . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is con nected to the Router .) WP A Enterprise offers two authentication me thods, EAP- TL[...]

19 Chapter 3: Setting up a nd Connecting the U SB Network Adapter Setting Up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter RADIUS RADIUS uses the security of a RADIUS ser ver . (This should only be used when a RADIUS ser ver is connected to the Router .) It offers two aut hentication methods: EAP-TLS and PEAP . Authentication - Select the authentication metho[...]

20 Chapter 3: Setting up a nd Connecting the U SB Network Adapter Setting Up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter LEAP If you selected LEAP , then enter the Usern ame and Passw ord that will authenticate you on your wireless network. Username - Enter the userna me used for authentication. P assword - Enter the password used for authentication. Confir[...]

21 Chapter 3: Setting up a nd Connecting the U SB Network Adapter Setting Up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter 5. Th e next screen displays all of the Adapter ’ s settings. If these are correct, you can save these settings to your hard drive by clicking Sa ve . Click Next to continue and finish the setup. If these settings are not corr ect, clic[...]

23 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G PCI Adapter Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, search for available wir eless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. Accessing the Wir ele ss[...]

24 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Link Information Screens Wireless-G PCI Adapter Wireless Network Status The Wireless Network Status screen provides information on your current network settings. Status - This shows the status of the wireless network connection. SSID - This is the unique name of the wireless network. Wirel ess Mode [...]

25 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Link Information Screens Wireless-G PCI Adapter Wireless Network Statistics The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings. T ransmit Rate - This is the d ata transfer rate of the current connection. (In Auto mode , th e Adapter dynamically shifts to the[...]

26 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Secure Easy Setup Wireless-G PCI Adapter Figure 4-5: The Secu re Easy Se tup Button Figure 4-6: The Secure Ea sy Setup Logo and Location Figure 4-7: Secure Easy Setup Secure Easy Setup While using the Monitor , you might see the Secure Easy Setup button on the right-hand side of the screen. This but[...]

27 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Secure Easy Setup Wireless-G PCI Adapter NOTE: Y ou can only add one Se cure Easy Setup device at a time . Figure 4-8: Secure Easy Setup is Complete 2. Press the Cisco logo or Secure Easy Setup button on the wireless router or access point. When it tu rns white and begins to flash, click the Next bu[...]

28 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Site Survey Wireless-G PCI Adapter Figure 4-9: Site Survey Figure 4-10: WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 4-11: WP A-Personal Needed for Connection Site Survey The Site Sur vey screen displays a list of available networks in the table on the left. The table shows each network’ s SSID, Channel, [...]

29 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Profiles Wireless-G PCI Adapter If the network has PSK2 wireless security enabled, then you will see the PSK2 Needed for Connection screen. Enter the network’ s Passphrase or pre-shared key in the Passphrase field. T o conn ect to the network, click Connect . T o cancel the connection, click Cance[...]

30 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Creating a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter Creating a New Pr ofile On the Profiles screen, click the New button to create a new profile. Enter a name for the new profile , and click the OK button. Click the Cancel button to retur n to the Profiles screen without entering a name . The Available Wi[...]

31 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Creating a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter Setting Up the Adapter with Secure Easy Setup With Secure Easy Setup, setting up the Adapter is as simple as pushing a couple of buttons. Before you press any buttons, though, you should locate the Secure Easy Setup button on the device you’re connecti[...]

32 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Creating a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter 6. Press the Cisco logo or Secure Easy Setup button on the wireless router or access point. When it tu rns white and begins to flash, click the Next button on the Setup Wizard screen. The logo or button will stop flashing on the wireless router or access[...]

33 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Creating a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter Setting Up the Adapter with Av ailable Networks If you’re not setting up the Adapter with Secure Easy Setu p, another method for setting up the Adapter is with the available netwo rks listed on the Av ailable W ireless Network screen. The av ailable ne[...]

34 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Creating a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter WP A-P ersonal Needed for Connec tion Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use , TKIP or AES , from the Encryption drop-down menu. P assphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared k ey , of 8-63 characters in the Passphr ase fi[...]

35 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Creating a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter 2. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear . Click Connect to Network to connect to your network. Congratulations! Setu p is complete. Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup If you are not taking advan[...]

36 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Creating a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter If your network does not have a DHCP server , click the radio button next to Specify network settings . Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway , and DNS addresses appropriate for your network. Y ou must specify the IP Address and Subn et Mask [...]

37 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Creating a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter 3. If you chose Infrastructure Mode , go to Step 4 no w . If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode , the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear . Select the correct Channel for your wireless network. The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devi[...]

38 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Creating a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter WEP WEP - T o use WEP encr yption, select 64-bits or 128-bit characters from the drop-down menu, and enter a passphrase or key . WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption , the[...]

39 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Creating a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter WP A Personal WP A P ersonal offers two encr yption methods, TKIP and AES , with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES , for the Encryption T ype . Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 c haracters in the Passphrase field. Click the Nex[...]

40 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Creating a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter WP A Enterprise WP A E nterprise features WP A security used in coordinatio n with a RADIUS server . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is con nected to the Router .) WP A Enterprise offers two authentication me thods, EAP- TLS and PEAP , as [...]

41 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Creating a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter RADIUS RADIUS uses the security of a RADIUS server . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router .) It offers two authentication methods: EAP-TLS and PEAP . Authenticat ion - Select the authentication method your network is [...]

42 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Creating a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter LEAP If you selected LEAP , then enter the Username and Password that will authenticate you on your wireless network. Username - Enter the username used for authe ntication. Pa s s w o r d - Enter the password used for authentication. Confirm - Enter the[...]

43 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Creating a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter 5. Th e next screen displays all of the Adapter ’ s settings. If these are correct, you can save these settings to your hard drive by clicking Sa ve . Click Next to con tinue . If these settings are not correct, click Back to change your settings. 6. A[...]

45 Appendix A: Troubleshoo ting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G PCI Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions. ” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur d uring the installation and operation of the Wireless-G PCI Ad[...]

46 Appendix A: Troubleshoo ting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G PCI Adapter Frequently Ask ed Questions Can I run an ap plication from a remote computer over the wireless network ? This will depend on whether or not the application is des igned to be used over a network. Consult the application’ s user guid e to determine if it supports ope[...]

47 Appendix A: Troubleshoo ting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G PCI Adapter What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode , the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other . The ad-hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired network. What is infrastructure mode? When a w[...]

48 Appendix A: Troubleshoo ting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G PCI Adapter the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency , a spread-spectrum sign al looks like background noise . There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Fre[...]

49 Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wi reless Configuration Wireless-G PCI Adapter Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration If your computer is running Windows XP , then this c hoice will be available . If you want to use Windows XP Wireless Configuration to control the Adapter , instead of using the Wireless Network Monitor , then right-cli[...]

50 Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wi reless Configuration Wireless-G PCI Adapter 2. The screen that appears will show any available wirele ss netw ork. Select the network you want. Click 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 y[...]

51 Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wi reless Configuration Wireless-G PCI Adapter 4. If your network uses wireless security WEP , enter the WEP Key used into the Network Key and Confir m network key fields. If your network uses wireless security WP A Personal, enter the Passphrase used into the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. Click the Con[...]

52 Appendix C: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G PCI Adapter Appendix C: Wireless Securit y Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible . The current gen eration of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, kee[...]

53 Appendix C: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G PCI Adapter 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 allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes[...]

54 Appendix C: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G PCI Adapter WP A-P ersonal . If you do not have a RADIUS ser ver , Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 char acters. WP A2-P ersona l . Enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters. WP A-En[...]

55 Appendi x D: Wind ows Help Wireless-G PCI Adapter Appendix D: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier . These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP Before a [...]

56 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter Appendix E: Glossar y 802.11b - A wireless networking standar d that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - A wireless networking standar d that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backw ard co[...]

57 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter DSSS ( D irect- S equence S pread- S pectrum) - Frequency transmission with a r edundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit. Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network. Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on[...]

58 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter RADIUS ( R emote A uthentication D ial- I n U ser S ervice) - A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access. Roaming - The ability to take a w ireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects[...]

59 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G PCI Adapter Appendix F: Specifications Standards 802.11g, 802.11b , PCI 2.2 and 2.3 T ransmit Power 15dBm @ 54Mbps 19dBm @ 11Mbps Sensitivity -70dBm @ 54Mbps -85dBm @ 11Mbps Security features WEP , WP A Modulation 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps); 802.11g: OFDM Network Protocol TCP/IP ,[...]

60 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-G PCI Adapter Appendix G: Warrant y Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use . Y our exclusive remedy and Linksys' enti[...]

61 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-G PCI Adapter Appendix H: Regulator y Information FCC ST A TEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specification s for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen[...]

62 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-G PCI Adapter EN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 T echnic al requirements for Radio equipment. Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFT A countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. Contact local Authority for procedure to[...]

63 Appendix I: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G PCI Adapter Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to kno w m[...]