® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4 GHz Wireless-G 802.11g Notebook Adapter WIRELESS Model No.
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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome What’s in this Guide? 1 2 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration The Installation Procedure Chapter 5: Hardware Installation Connecting the Adapter Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Accessing the WLAN Monitor Link Informa
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel Figure 4-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Figure 4-2: The Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Figure 4-3: The Setup Wizard’s Wireless Mode Screen Figure 4-4: The Setup Wizard’s Ad-Hoc Mode Screen Figure 4-5: The Setup Wizard’s WEP Screen Figure 4-6: The Setup Wizard’s WPA-PSK Screen Figure 4-7: The Setup Wizard’s Check Settings Screen Figure 4-8: The Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Figure 5-1: How the Adapter insta
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Figure 6-21: EAP-MD5 Authentication Figure 6-22: EAP-PEAP Authentication Figure 6-23: EAP-LEAP Authentication Figure 6-24: RADIUS Settings Figure 6-25: EAP-TLS Authentication Figure 6-26: EAP-TTLS Authentication Figure 6-27: EAP-MD5 Authentication Figure 6-28: EAP-PEAP Authentication Figure 6-29: LEAP Authentication Figure 6-30: TKIP Settings Figure 6-31: EAP-TLS Authentication 25 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster. 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. This adapter communicates over the 54Mbps 802.11g wireless standard, which is almost five times faster than 802.11b. But since they share the same 2.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology 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 cards or adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad-hoc network. topology: the physical layout of a network.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Network Layout 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”, products using these standards can communicate with each other. Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators The Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity. Figure 3-1: Front Panel Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. Link Green. The Link LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration The Wireless Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. The Setup Wizard will install the WLAN Monitor and driver, as well as configure the Adapter. NOTE: You must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster The Installation Procedure 1. To install the Adapter, click the Install button on the Welcome screen. 2. After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button if you agree, or click the Cancel button to end the installation. Figure 4-2: The Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 3. The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a network mode.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster 4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, select the correct operating channel for your network. 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.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Click the Next button to continue.s. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen. Click the Help button for more information. WPA-PSK WPA-PSK offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, for the Encryption Type. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field.. Click the Next button to continue.s. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster 7. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click the Exit button. Proceed to “Chapter 5: Hardware Installation.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 5: Hardware Installation NOTE: You must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware. Connecting the Adapter 1. Turn off your notebook PC. 2. Locate an available CardBus slot on your notebook PC. 3. With the connector pin end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up, as shown in Figure 5-1, slide the Adapter into the CardBus slot until it locks in place. 4. Restart your notebook PC.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Use the WLAN Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. Accessing the WLAN Monitor After installing the Adapter, the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor icon will appear in your system tray. Double-click the icon. The Link Information screen will appear.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Clicking the More Information button displays more information about the Adapter’s connection, as shown below: Wireless Network Status The Networks Settings screen provides information on your current network settings. Wireless Network Status Status - The status of the wireless network connection. SSID - This is the unique name of the wireless network. Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use is displayed here.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Click the Statistics button to go to the Network Statistics screen. Click the Back button to return to the initial Link Information screen. Click the Save to Profile button to save the currently active connection to a profile. Wireless Network Statistics The Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings. Transmit Rate - The data transfer rate of the current connection.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection in the table on the right. This table shows the network’s SSID, Channel, and the quality of the wireless signal the Adapter is receiving. You may click SSID, CH (Channel), or Signal, to sort by that field. SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network. CH - The channel upon which the network broadcasts.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Profiles The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. The table on the right displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection This table shows the network’s profile name and the wireless network’s SSID, as set in the connection profile. Profile Information For each profile selected, the following are listed: Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Creating a New Profile 1. On the Profiles screen, click the New button to create a new profile. 2. Enter a name for the new profile, and click the OK button. Click the Cancel button to return to the Profiles screen without entering a name.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster 3. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a wireless access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless computers to communicate directly with each other. Enter the SSID for your network. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster 5. The Network Settings screen will appear next. If your network has a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP). Click the Next button to continue, or click the Cancel button to return to the Profiles screen. If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Specify the IP Setting. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS appropriate for your network.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster 6. The Wireless Security screen will appear. Select WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA Radius, or Radius for the Encryption Method. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WPA-PSK stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption, and RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. If you don’t want to use encryption, select Disabled.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster WPA-PSK WPA-PSK offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Click the Next button to continue and the screen in Figure 6-17 appears. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen. Figure 6-15: WPA-PSK Settings Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, for the Encryption Type. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Figure 6-16: TKIP Settings WPA RADIUS.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster WPA RADIUS features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA Radius offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. It offers five authentication methods: EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MD5, EAP-PEAP, and LEAP. Click the Next button to continue and the screen in Figure 6-19 appears. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster The screen in Figure 6-20 appears next. Select the Authentication Method from the drop-down menu. The options are described below. EAP-TLS Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. Select Validate server cerificate to make sure that the certificate for the server is valid. Click the Next button to continue.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster EAP-MD5 Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Click the Next button to continue. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen. EAP-PEAP Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster RADIUS RADIUS features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) It offers five authentication methods: EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MD5, EAPPEAP, and LEAP. Click the Next button to continue and the screen in Figure 6-19 appears. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen. The screen in Figure 6-26 appears next. Select the Authentication Method from the drop-down menu.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster EAP-TTLS Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Select Validate server cerificate to make sure that the certificate for the server is valid. Select the TTLS Protocol from the drop-down menu. Click the Next button to continue. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster EAP-PEAP Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Select Validate server cerificate to make sure that the certificate for the server is valid. Then, select the Peap Inner EAP from the drop-down menu. Click the Next button to continue. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster 7. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next showing the new settings. To save the new settings, click the Save button. To edit the new settings, click the Back button. To exit the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit. Figure 6-30: TKIP Settings 8. The Congratulations screen will appear next. Click Activate new settings now to implement the new settings immediately and return to the Link Information screen.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix A: Troubleshooting 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 installation and operation of the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Frequently Asked Questions Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application’s user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network. 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).
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster 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. In such a system, the user’s end node undertakes a search for the best possible access to the system.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air? WLAN features two-fold protection in security. On the hardware side, as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology, it has the inherent security feature of scrambling. On the software side, WLAN offers the encryption function (WEP) to enhance security and access control.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking 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 the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster WPA-PSK. If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters. WPA RADIUS. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.) WPA Radius offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. RADIUS. WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix C: 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 computer can communicate with an access point or wireless router, TCP/IP must be enabled.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix D: Glossary 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Buffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other. Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet. CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - An independent institute that develops networking standards. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower-speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit. Packet - A unit of data sent over a network. Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program". SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices. SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects every incoming packet of information before allowing it to enter the network.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix E: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (USA, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe, Japan) LEDs Power, Link Transmit Power 18 dBm Protocols 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps); 802.11g: OFDM Network Protocols TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI Security Features WEP, AES, TKIP, 802.1x WEP Key Bits 64, 128 Bit Dimensions 4.53" x 2.13" x 0.30" (115 mm x 54 mm x 7.5 mm) Unit Weight 1.66 oz. (0.047 kg.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix F: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You 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. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix G: Regulatory 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 installation.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster EN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment. Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. Contact local Authority for procedure to follow.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix H: 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.
