Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Use this Guide to install the following: WPC54G User Guide
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Chapter 1: Introduction The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions 28 28 29 Appendix B: Glossary 32 Appendix C: Specifications Environmental 37 38 Appendix D: Warranty Information 39 Appendix E: Contact Information 40 Wireless-G is the upcoming 54Mbps wireless networking standard that's almost five times faster than the widely deployed Wireless-B (802.
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.
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter The Adapter’s LEDs Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 Overview The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000. The Setup Wizard will install the WLAN Monitor and driver, as well as configure the Adapter. Important for Windows XP users: Do NOT run the Setup Wizard. Proceed directly to “Chapter 5: Hardware Installation.
Setup Wizard Instructions for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 1. To install the Adapter, click the Setup button on the Welcome screen, Figure 4-1. Click User Guide to view the User Guide or click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard. 2. Read the License Agreement and click the Next button to continue the installation. If you click the Cancel button, you will end the installation. 3. The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a wireless mode. (See Figure 43.
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 from the Channel drop-down menu. Then, select the Network Mode from the dropdown 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. If you are unsure about which channel to use, select the default channel (Channel 6).
Chapter 5: Hardware Installation Important for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 users: You must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware. Chapter 6: Driver Installation and Configuration for Windows XP Overview Important for Windows XP users: You must install the Adapter’s hardware before installing the software. 1. Turn off your notebook PC. After inserting the Adapter into your notebook, you will install the driver and configure the Adapter.
2. When Windows has finished installing the driver, click the Finish button. Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration For Windows XP users: Windows XP has a built-in configuration tool. Use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (in the system tray at the bottom of your screen) to configure the Adapter. 1. After installing the Adapter, the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon will appear in your computer’s system tray (see Figure 6-3). Double-click the icon.
3. The screen in Figure 6-5 will appear. Enter the WEP key of your wireless network in the Network key field, and re-enter it in the Confirm network key field. Click the Connect button. Note: Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a passphrase. Enter the exact WEP key used by your access point. If you want to use AES or TKIP, you will need to download the latest patch, Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access, from the Microsoft website, microsoft.com.
Link Information The Link Information screen displays the signal strength and link quality information about the current connection and provides a button to click for additional status information. Figure 7-4 Figure 7-3 Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode - The screen indicates whether the Adapter is currently working in ad-hoc or infrastructure mode. Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength.
Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection. Figure 7-6 In the WEP drop-down box, select the type of WEP encryption used by the wireless network: 64-bit, or 128-bit WEP. Figure 7-5 SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network. Signal - The percentage of signal strength, from 0 to 100%. Site Information Network Type - The mode of the wireless network currently in use.
Import - Click the Import button to import a profile that has been saved in another location. Select the appropriate file, and click the Open button. Profiles The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. You can also import or export profiles. The default profile holds the initial configuration saved when you ran the Setup Wizard. Figure 7-8 Export - To save the profile(s) in a different location, click the Export button.
Creating a New Profile 1. On the Profiles screen, click the New button to create a new profile. 3. The Choose a network type 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.
4. The Wireless Settings screen 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 drop-down 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.
6. The Security Settings screen will appear. Enable or disable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption for your wireless network. If you enable WEP, enter a Passphrase or WEP key. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. 7. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear. To save the new settings, click the Yes button. To cancel the settings and return to the Profiles screen, click the No button. To edit the new settings, click the Back button.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 1. My computer does not recognize the Adapter. • Make sure the Adapter is properly inserted into the CardBus slot.
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 wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point.
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.
Infrastructure Network - An infrastructure network is a group of computers or other devices, each with a wireless adapter, connected as an 802.11 wireless LAN. In infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communicate with each other and to a wired network by first going through an access point. An infrastructure wireless network connected to a wired network is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS). A set of two or more BSS in a single network is referred to as an Extended Service Set (ESS).
the actual delivery of the data (routing), TCP takes care of keeping track of the individual units of data (called packets) that a message is divided into for efficient delivery over the network. TCP is known as a "connection oriented" protocol due to requiring the receiver of a packet to return an acknowledgment of receipt to the sender of the packet resulting in transmission control.
Appendix D: Warranty Information Environmental 38 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) Power: 3.3V Bus powered Certifications: FCC, CE, Wi-Fi (802.11b, 802.11g), WPA, WHQL:Windows 2000, XP Operating Temp.: 32ºF to 99ºF (0ºC to 55ºC) Storage Temp.
Appendix E: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information Technical Support RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) Issues Fax E-mail Web FTP Site 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 800-326-7114 www.linksys.com (or call 949-271-5461) 949-265-6655 support@linksys.com http://www.linksys.com ftp.linksys.com http://www.linksys.
