Linksys WMP54GX User manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Model No.

PCI Adapter with SRX

Wireless-G

WMP54GX

User Guide

WIRELESS

GHz

2.4

802.11g

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

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Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Welcome 1

What’s in This User Guide? 1

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 3

Network Topology 3

Roaming 3

Network Layout 4

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX 5

Overview 5

The LED Indicator 5

The Cable Connectors 5

Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 6

Starting the Setup Wizard 6

Installing the Adapter 7

Setting Up the Adapter 8

Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 18

Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 18

Link Information Screens 18

Site Survey 21

Profiles 23

Creating a New Profile 24

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 34

Common Problems and Solutions 34

Frequently Asked Questions 35

Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 38

Appendix C: Wireless Security 41

Security Precautions 41

Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 41

Appendix D: Windows Help 44

Appendix E: Glossary 45

Appendix F: Specifications 48

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

Appendix G: Warranty Information 50

Appendix H: Regulatory Information 51

Appendix I: Contact Information 53

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

List of Figures

Figure 3-1: Adapter’s LED 5

Figure 3-2: Adapter’s Connectors for the Antenna Cables 5

Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 6

Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 6

Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter Screen 7

Figure 4-4: Installing the Adapter 7

Figure 4-5: Attaching the Antenna Cables 7

Figure 4-6: Available Wireless Network Screen 8

Figure 4-7: Available Wireless Network Screen 9

Figure 4-8: WEP Key Needed for Connection 9

Figure 4-9: WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 10

Figure 4-10: WPA2-Personal Needed for Connection 10

Figure 4-11: Congratulations Screen 10

Figure 4-12: Available Wireless Network Screen 11

Figure 4-13: Network Settings Screen 11

Figure 4-14: Wireless Mode Screen 12

Figure 4-15: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Screen 12

Figure 4-16: Wireless Security Screen 13

Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - WEP Screen 13

Figure 4-18: Wireless Security - WPA Personal Screen 14

Figure 4-19: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal Screen 14

Figure 4-20: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise Using EAP-TLS Screen 15

Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise Using PEAP Screen 15

Figure 4-22: Wireless Security - RADIUS Screen 16

Figure 4-23: Confirm New Settings Screen 17

Figure 4-24: Congratulations Screen 17

Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 18

Figure 5-2: Link Information Screen 18

Figure 5-3: More Information - Wireless Network Status Screen 19

Figure 5-4: More Information - Wireless Network Statistics Screen 20

Figure 5-5: Site Survey Screen 21

Figure 5-6: WEP Key Needed for Connection 21

Figure 5-7: WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 22

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

Figure 5-8: WPA2-Personal Needed for Connection 22

Figure 5-9: Profiles Screen 23

Figure 5-10: Import a Profile 23

Figure 5-11: Export a Profile 23

Figure 5-12: Create a New Profile 24

Figure 5-13: Available Wireless Network Screen 24

Figure 5-14: Available Wireless Network Screen 25

Figure 5-15: WEP Key Needed for Connection 25

Figure 5-16: WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 26

Figure 5-17: WPA2-Personal Needed for Connection 26

Figure 5-18: Congratulations Screen 26

Figure 5-19: Available Wireless Network Screen 27

Figure 5-20: Network Settings Screen 27

Figure 5-21: Wireless Mode Screen 28

Figure 5-22: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 28

Figure 5-23: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Screen 28

Figure 5-24: Wireless Security Screen 29

Figure 5-25: Wireless Security - WEP Screen 29

Figure 5-26: Wireless Security - WPA Personal Screen 30

Figure 5-27: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal Screen 30

Figure 5-28: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise Using EAP-TLS Screen 31

Figure 5-29: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise Using PEAP Screen 31

Figure 5-30: Wireless Security - RADIUS Screen 32

Figure 5-31: Confirm New Settings Screen 33

Figure 5-32: Congratulations Screen 33

Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 38

Figure B-2: Windows XP - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration 38

Figure B-3: Windows XP Wireless Configuration Icon 38

Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network 39

Figure B-5: No Wireless Security 39

Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security 40

Figure B-7: Wireless Network Connection 40

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX. With this Adapter, your wireless networking

experience will be faster and 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-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) standard.

But what does all of this mean?

Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers

and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video

games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.

PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the

same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network.

The included Setup Wizard walks you through configuring the Adapter to your wireless network settings, step by

step. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you set up and connect the Adapter using the Setup Wizard. These

instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Adapter.

What’s in This User Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX.

• 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 PCI Adapter with SRX

This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.

• Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

This chapter shows you how to set up and connect the Adapter.

802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard

that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of

11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

adapter: a device that adds network functionality

to your PC.

network: a series of computers or devices

connected for the purpose of data sharing,

storage, and/or transmission between users.

802.11g an IEEE wireless networking standard that

specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps

and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

Chapter 1: Introduction

What’s in This User Guide?

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

• Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

This chapter explains how to use the Adapter’s Wireless Network Monitor.

• Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding

installation and use of the Adapter.

• Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration

This chapter instructs you on how to use Window XP Wireless Zero Configuration.

• Appendix C: Wireless Security

This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help

protect your wireless network.

• Appendix D: Windows Help

This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing

the TCP/IP protocol.

• Appendix E: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

• Appendix F: Specifications

This appendix provides the Adapter’s technical specifications.

• Appendix G: Warranty Information

This appendix supplies the Adapter’s warranty information.

• Appendix H: Regulatory Information

This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information.

• Appendix I: Contact Information

This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

Network Topology

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

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.

Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless

router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. Each wireless PC in an

infrastructurenetworkcantalk to any computer in awirednetworkinfrastructureviathe access point or wireless

router.

An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network, and can double the

effectivewireless transmission range for two wirelessadapterPCs. Since an access point is ableto forwarddata

within a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network can be doubled.

Roaming

Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Roaming means that you can move your

wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC's signal, providing that they

both share the same channel and SSID.

Before you consider enabling roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position.

Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.

infrastructure: a wireless network that is

bridged to a wired network via an access point.

ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices

communicating directly with each other (peer-

to-peer) without the use of an access point.

roaming: the ability to take a wireless device

from one access point's range to another without

losing the connection.

ssid: your wireless network's name.

topology: the physical layout of a network.

access point: a device that allows wireless-

equipped computers and other devices to

communicate with a wired network. Also used to

expand the range of a wireless network

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

Network Layout

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

Network Layout

Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11b and 802.11g

products. Products using the 802.11g and 802.11b standards can communicate with each other.

Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the notebook

adapters for your laptop computers, PCI adapters for your desktop PCs, and USB adapters for when you want to

enjoy USB connectivity. Wireless products will also communicate with a wireless print server.

When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and

wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys's switches or routers.

With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at

www.linksys.com for more information about wireless products. router: a networking device that connects multiple

networks together

switch: a data switch that connectscomputing devices

to host computers, allowing a large number of devices

to share a limited number of ports

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