USER GUIDE RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Model No: WMP110
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2 General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Overview Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter. Using the latest wireless networking technology, the Adapter adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your notebook computer. To help protect your data and privacy, you can use industrial-strength WPA2 encryption to protect your wireless connection. The included Setup Wizard will walk you through configuring the Adapter to your network’s settings, step by step.
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.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Advanced configuration is performed through the Wireless Network Monitor (the Monitor). Use it to check the status information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. Diagnostics is performed through the Diagnostic utility. Use it to detect the Adapter, test the driver and Monitor, and troubleshoot if needed.
Advanced 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.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 3. On the Adapter’s PIN number screen, click Next. Congratulations! The Adapter is connected to the network. Wireless Network Status The Wireless Network Status screen provides information on your current network settings. Enter the PIN Number 4. The Adapter connects to the network. 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.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Back Click Back to return to the initial Status screen. Save to Profile Click Save to Profile to save the currently active connection settings to a profile. Wireless Network Statistics The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings. Up Time This indicates the length of the most recent connection to a wireless network. Total Up Time This indicates the cumulative total of the Adapter’s connection time.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Security This is the security method used by the network. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button to connect to a router that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Refer to the “Wi-Fi Protected Setup” instructions in the “Status” section at the beginning of this chapter. Refresh Click Refresh to perform a new search for wireless devices. Connect To connect to one of the networks on the list, select the wireless network, and click Connect.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Passphrase Enter the network’s Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters. 2. Click Finish. To connect to the network, click Connect. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) If the network uses WEP encryption, then the WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for Connection screen appears. Congratulations Congratulations! The Adapter is connected to the network.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Use the Push Button 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. Use the Push Button 1. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the router. 2. Within two minutes, click the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup button on this screen. 3. The Adapter connects to the network. Connecting to the Network Congratulations Congratulations! The Adapter is connected to the network.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 3. On the Adapter’s PIN number screen, click Next. Congratulations! The Adapter is connected to the network. 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 4. The Adapter connects to the network. Click Connect Anyway 1. Click Connect Anyway. 2.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 1. Proceed to the appropriate instructions. WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) If the network uses WPA2 Personal security, then the WPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen appears. WEP Security Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. 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.
Advanced 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. 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.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 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”. Wireless Security Disabled If you connect to a network whose wireless security is disabled, then you will view this screen: WPA2-Personal Security Passphrase Enter the network’s Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters. Click Connect Anyway 1. Click Connect Anyway. 2.
Advanced 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.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 1. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the router. Enter the Adapter’s PIN Number 2. Within two minutes, click the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup button on this screen. 3. The Adapter connects to the network. Enter the PIN Number 1. Access the web-based utility of the router. (Refer to the router’s documentation for instructions.) Connecting to the Network 4. Click Print to print out your wireless network settings.
