USER GUIDE Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Model No: WPC600N
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2 General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 3 Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor. . . . . . .
Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter. Setting up your network and your Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter is easier than ever. How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network, whether it’s using the Wireless-A (802.11a), Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) standard. But with Wireless-N, it has even better range and speed.
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.
Configuration Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode The screen indicates whether the Adapter is currently working in adhoc or infrastructure mode. Advanced configuration is done through the Wireless Network Monitor (the Monitor). You can use the Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings.
Configuration Chapter 3 MAC Address This is the MAC address of the wireless network’s access point or wireless router. Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. Link Quality The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection. Click Statistics to go to the Wireless Network Statistics screen. Click Back to return to the initial Link Information screen. Click Save to Profile to save the currently active connection settings to a profile.
Configuration Chapter 3 Site Information For each network selected, the following settings are listed: Wireless Mode This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use. Network Type This is the network type used by your wireless network. Radio Band This is the radio band used by your wireless network. Security This is the status of the wireless security feature. MAC Address This is the MAC address of the wireless network’s access point.
Configuration Chapter 3 Profile This is the name of the profile. Wireless Network Name This is the SSID or unique name of the wireless network. Profile Information For each profile selected, the following are listed: Wireless Network This is the type of wireless network currently in use. Wireless Mode This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use. Standard Channel This displays the channel used by your wireless network. Security This is the status of the wireless security.
Configuration Chapter 3 Passphrase Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. 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.) WEP Key The WEP key must match the WEP key of your wireless network.
Configuration Chapter 3 Select Ad-Hoc Mode if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Enter the Wireless Network Name for your network. Wireless Network 3. The Network Settings screen appears. – – Wireless Mode – Infrastructure Mode Use this mode if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point.
Configuration Chapter 3 Advanced Users TX Key The default transmit key number is 1. If your network’s access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the TX Key drop-down box. 6. If your wireless network has wireless security, select the method of security used: WEP, WPA Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Enterprise, or RADIUS. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access.
Configuration Chapter 3 the certificate you installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. WPA2 Personal Enter a Pre-shared Key that is 8-63 characters. Click Next to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. PEAP WPA2 Personal Pre-shared Key Enter a Pre-shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Pre-shared Key field. Click Next to continue or Back to return to the previous screen.
Configuration Chapter 3 EAP-TLS WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS Click Next to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. RADIUS - EAP-TLS If you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network.
Configuration Chapter 3 7. The Confirm New Settings screen appears next and shows the new settings. Confirm New Settings To save the new settings, click Save. To edit the new settings, click Back. To exit the Advanced Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit. 8. The Congratulations screen appears next. Click Finish. Congratulations! Congratulations! The profile is successfully configured.
Appendix A Troubleshooting Appendix A: Troubleshooting My computer does not recognize the Dual Band WirelessN Notebook Adapter. Make sure that the Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter is properly inserted into the PC Card slot. The Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter does not work properly. Reinsert the Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter into the notebook’s PC Card slot. I cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration. 1.
Specifications Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a, Draft IEEE 802.11n LEDs Power, Link/Act # of Antennas 3 Antennas Detachable (y/n) No Modulations 802.11a: OFDM 802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK 802.11g: OFDM Wireless-N: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM RF Pwr in dBm 802.11b: 18.07dBm 802.11g: 21.52dBm 802.11a: 18.06dBm 802.11n: 19.12dBm @ 5GHz 802.11n: 22.10dBm @ 2.4GHz Receive Sensitivity in dBm 802.11b: -76dBm@10% (Typical) 802.
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix C Appendix C: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration If your computer is running Windows XP, then this choice will be available. If you want to use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration to control the Adapter, instead of using the Wireless Network Monitor, then right-click on the Wireless Network Monitor and select . NOTE: If you have WPA2 Wireless Security, refer to Update for Windows XP (KB893357) on the microsoft.
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix C Wireless Security NOTE: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a passprase. Enter the exact WEP key used by your access point. 5. Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your connection is active. Wireless Network Connection For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer, click Start>Help>Support. Enter the keyword wireless in the field provided, and press the Enter key.
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Appendix D IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. Warranty and Regulatory Information Safety Notices This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in notebooks with side slot configuration. Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Appendix D User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products.
Appendix D Warranty and Regulatory Information Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele Français (French) - Informations environnementales pour les clients de l’Union européenne Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol , keelatud kõrvaldada koos sorteerimata olmejäätmetega. See sümbol näitab, et toode tuleks kõrvaldada eraldi tavalistest olmejäätmevoogudest.
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