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INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA)This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may requirethe user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations.EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE)Linksys Group declares that the Instant Wireless Series products included in the InstantWireless Series conform to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of theEMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC:• ETS 300-826, 301 489-1 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.• EN 609 50 Safety• ETS 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.Note: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor usemay be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. Formore details, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance.Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level ofabove 100 mW are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive andare not allowed for use within the European community and countries that have adoptedthe European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and/or the CEPT recommendation Rec 70.03.For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact LinksysCorporate Compliance.• Linksys Group vakuuttaa täten että Instant Wireless IEEE 802.11 PC Card tyyppinenlaite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY, direktiivin 89/336/EEC ja direktiivin 73/23/EEC oleellis-tenvaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen.• Linksys Group déclare que la carte PC Instant Wireless IEEE 802.11 est conformeaux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC, ladirective 89/336/EEC, et à la directive 73/23/EEC.• Belgique B L’utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 11 (2462 MHz), 12 (2467MHz), et 13 (2472 MHz).Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au-dessus d’unespace public, aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moinsde 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l’IBPTest requise. Pour une utilisation publique à l’extérieur de bâtiments, une licence del’IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter l’IBPT.• France F: Bande de fréquence restreinte: seuls les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457,2462, 2467, et 2472 MHz respectivement) doivent être utilisés en France. Toute util-isation,qu'elle soit intérieure ou extérieure, est soumise à autorisation. Vous pouvezcontacter l'Autorité de Régulation des Télécommuniations (http://www.art-telecom.fr)pour la procédure à suivre.• France F: Restricted frequency band: only channels 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462,2467, and 2472 MHz respectively) may be used in France. License required forevery indoor and outdoor installations. Please contact ART for procedure to follow.• Deutschland D: Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwending, aber nicht genehmi-gungspflichtig.Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.• Germany D: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for proce-dureto follow.• Italia I: E' necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Verificarecon i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. L'uso per installazione in esterni non e' per-messa.• Italy I: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not allowed.• the Netherlands NL License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller forprocedure to follow.• Nederlands NL Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact opmet verkoper voor juiste procedure.COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKSCopyright © 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Instant Wireless, Linksys, and the Linksys logoare registered trademarks of Linksys Group, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logoare registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names arethe property of their respective proprietors.LIMITED WARRANTYLinksys guarantees that every Instant Wireless Dual-Band Wireless A+B Notebook Adapter willbe free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one year fromthe date of purchase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications chapter of thisUser Guide. If these products prove defective during this warranty period, call LinksysTechnical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOURPROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HANDWHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PUR-CHASE.When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the out-sideof the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase. All customers locat-edoutside of the United States of America and Canada shall be held responsible for shippingand handling charges.IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCTFROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESRESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITSDOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PRODUCT. Linksysmakes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its prod-uctsor the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specif-icallydisclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation withoutobligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to:Linksys P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623.FCC STATEMENTThis Instant Wireless Dual-Band Wireless A+B Notebook Adapter has been tested and com-plieswith 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 res-identialinstallation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energyand, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference toradio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par-ticularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-tion,which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correctthe interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistanceFCC Caution: Any changes or modifications nor expressly approved by the party responsiblefor compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device mustaccept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementThis device and its antenna(s) must operate with a separation distance of at least 20 cm fromall persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna ortransmitter. End-users must be provided with specific operations for satisfying RF exposurecompliance.UG-WPC51AB-102102NC JL
Table of ContentsChapter 1:Introduction 1The Dual-Band Wireless A+BNotebook Adapter 1Features 1Chapter 2:Planning Your Wireless Network 2Network Topology 2Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 2Chapter 3:Getting to Know the Dual-BandWireless A+B Notebook Adapter 4The Adapter’s LEDs 4Chapter 4:Software Installation and Configuration 5Overview 5Setup Wizard Instructions for Windows 98, Me, and 2000 6Setup Wizard Instructions for Windows XP 10Chapter 5:Hardware Installation 12Chapter 6:Using the WLANMonitor for Windows98, Me, and 2000 13Overview 13Accessing the WLANMonitor 13Link Information 14Site Survey 16Profiles 18Creating a New Profile 20Chapter 7: Using the Wireless Zero Configurationfor Windows XP 28Appendix A:Troubleshooting 30Common Problems and Solutions 30Frequently Asked Questions 31Appendix B:Glossary 35Appendix C: Specifications 40Environmental 41Appendix D: Warranty Information 42Appendix E:Contact Information 43Chapter 1:IntroductionThe Linksys Dual-Band Wireless A+BNotebook Adapter lets your notebookcommunicate with today’s wireless network standard and prepares you for thefuture. With one PCCard, you can connect with the 2.4GHz, 802.11b wirelessnetworks so prevalent in homes, businesses and public “hotspots” already, andalso a growing number of 5GHz, 802.11a networks that are spreading acrossthe country.It’s simple to use. Just pop it into a PCCard slot, and run the included SetupWizard, which will walk you through the configuration. To keep your commu-nicationssecure, the PCCard supports up to 152-bit data encryption.802.11b wireless networks are commonly found in corporate environments andare used in homes for household Internet connectivity without the need for run-ningcables. They’re also popping up all over the country in coffee shops, air-ports,hotels, convention centers, and other public spaces offering “on-the-go”connectivity to mobile users. The 802.11a standard is almost five times fasterthan 802.11b, and operates in the less crowded 5GHz radio band, but it’s not ascommon —yet. It is quickly being deployed wherever higher-speed connectivi-tyis desired.Join the wireless revolution. With the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless NotebookAdapter, you’ll be ready to connect to either type of wireless network, wherev-eryou go, now and in the future.•Connects to Either 802.11b (2.4GHz) or 802.11a (5GHz) Networks withoutChanging Adapters•Up to 152-bit WEPEncryption•Easy-to-use Setup Wizard•Detailed Monitoring and Performance Utility•802.11b and 802.11a Compliant•Free Technical Support —24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free USCalls•1-Year Limited WarrantyThe Dual-Band Wireless A+BNotebook AdapterFeatures
Chapter 2: Planning YourWireless NetworkA wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area net-work(LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device toconnect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequencychannel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices.Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in whichthey may be set up: infrastructure and ad-hoc. An infrastructure configura-tionis a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to each other through anaccess point. An ad-hoc configuration is wireless-equipped computers com-municatingdirectly with each other. Choosing between these two modesdepends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or periph-eralswith a wired network or not.If the computers on thewireless network need tobe accessed by a wirednetwork or need to share aperipheral, such as a print-er,with the wired networkcomputers, the wirelessnetwork should be set upin infrastructure mode.(See Figure 2-1.) Thebasis of infrastructuremode centers around anaccess point, which servesas the main point of communications in a wireless network. Access pointstransmit data to PCs equipped with wireless network cards, which can roamwithin a certain radial range of the access point. Multiple access points can bearranged to work in succession to extend the roaming range, and can be set upto communicate with your Ethernet (wired) hardware as well.Network TopologyAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeFigure 2-1If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources onlywith the other computers on the wireless network, then the ad-hoc mode canbe used. (See Figure 2-2.) Ad-hoc mode allows computers equipped with wire-lesstransmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other, elimi-natingthe need for an access point. The drawback of this mode is that, in Ad-Hocmode, wireless-equipped computers are not able to communicate withcomputers on a wired network. And, of course, communication between thewireless-equipped computers is limited by the distance and interference direct-lybetween them.
Chapter 3: Getting to Know theDual-Band Wireless A+ BNotebook AdapterFlash alternatelyGreen. The LEDs flash in alternate sequence, one after another, when theAdapter is searching for an access point or wireless router.Flash in unisonGreen. The LEDs flash in unison when the Adapter is connected to an accesspoint or wireless router.The Adapter’s LEDsFigure 3-1Chapter 4: Software Installationand ConfigurationThe Dual-Band Wireless A+B Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will guide youthrough the installation procedure. The Setup Wizard will install the WLANMonitor and Device Driver, as well as configure the Adapter.Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The SetupWizard should run automatically, and Figure 4-1 should appear. If it does not,click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enterD:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).If your PC is using Windows 98, Me, or 2000, proceed to the next section,“Setup Wizard Instructions for Windows 98, Me, and 2000.” If your PC is usingWindows XP, proceed to this section, “Setup Wizard Instructions for WindowsXP.”Important: You must run the Setup Wizard to install the softwarebefore installing the hardware.Figure 4-1Overview
1. To install the Adapter, click the Next button on the Welcome screen.2. After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button if you agree, orclick the Cancel button to end the installation.3. The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a wireless mode. Click theInfrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers tonetwork with computers on your wired network using a wireless accesspoint. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wirelesscomputers to network directly with each other. Do not use the Ad-Hoc modeif you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers onyour wired network.In the SSID field, enter the SSID of your wireless network. The SSID mustbe identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (alllowercase). Click the Next button.
4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-HocMode, select the type of network your PC will connect to, 802.11a or802.11b. Click the Next button, and go to Step 5. Click the Back button tochange any settings.5. The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it starts to copyfiles. Click the Next button to save these settings, or click the Back buttonto change any settings.6. For Windows 2000, you may be informed that a digital signature has notbeen found (see Figure 4-6). This is normal, and it has been verified that theAdapter does work with Windows 2000. Click the Ye s button to continue.Windows will begin installing the driver files. If Windows asks you for theoriginal Windows CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM, and direct Windows to theproper location for the CD-ROM (e.g., D:\).7. After the files have been successfully copied, the screen in Figure 4-7 willappear. Click the Exit button.
1. To install the Adapter, click the Next button on the Welcome screen.2. Windows will notify you that the driver has not passed Windows Logo test-ing.This is normal, and it has been verified that the Adapter does work withWindows XP. Click the Continue Anyway button.3. After the files have been successfully copied, the screen in Figure 4-10 willappear. Click the Exit button.
Chapter 5: HardwareInstallation1. Remove any CDs or disks from their drives, and turn off your notebook PC.2. Locate an available PCMCIA slot on your notebook PC.3. With the Adapter’s 68-pin connecting facing the PCMCIA slot and the“Dual-Band Wireless A+B Notebook Adapter” label facing up,lide the Adapter completely into the PCMCIA slot.4. Restart your notebook PC.5. You may see several screens appear as the driver installation is finalized. ForWindows 2000, you may be informed that a digital signature has not beenfound. This is normal, and it has been verified that the Adapter does workwith Windows 2000. Click the Ye s button to continue, and click the Finishbutton to complete the installation.Congratulations! The installation of the Dual-Band Wireless A+BNotebook Adapter is complete.If your PC is using Windows 98, Me, or 2000, proceed to the next section,“Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Monitor for Windows 98, Me, and 2000.”If your PC is using Windows XP, proceed to “Chapter 7: Using theWireless Zero Configuration for Windows XP.”Important: You must run the Setup Wizard to install the softwarebefore installing the hardware.Figure 5-1Chapter 6: Using the WLANMonitor for Windows 98, Me, and2000Use the WLAN Monitor to check the link information, search for availablewireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings.After installing the Adapter,the Dual-Band Wireless A+BNotebook Adapter WLAN Monitor icon will appear in your sys-temtray. Double-click the icon (see Figure 6-1).The Link Information screen will appear. From this screen, you can find outhow strong the current wireless signal is and how good the connection’s quali-tyis. You can also click the More Information button to view additional statusinformation about the current wireless connection. To search for available wire-lessnetworks, click the Site Survey tab. To perform configuration changes,click the Profiles tab.Figure 6-1Accessing the WLAN MonitorOverview
The Link Information screen displays signal strength and link quality informa-tionabout the current connection and provides a button to click for additionalstatus information.Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode - The screen indicates whether theAdapter is currently working in ad-hoc or infrastructure mode.Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength, from 0 to100%.Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless net-workconnection, from 0 to 100%.Click the More Information button to view more information about the wire-lessnetwork connection.Click the X (Close) button in the upper right corner to exit the WLAN Monitor.TCP/IP SettingIP Address - The IP Address of the Adapter.Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask of the Adapter.Default Gateway - The Default Gateway address of the Adapter.DHCP - The status of the DHCP client.DNS - The DNS address of the Adapter.Wireless Network StatusState - The status of the wireless network connection.SSID - The unique name of the wireless network.Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use.Transfer Rate - The data transfer rate of the current connection.Channel - The channel to which the wireless network devices are set.WEP - The status of the WEP encryption security feature.MAC - The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point.Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength, from 0 to100%.Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless net-workconnection, from 0 to 100%.Click the Back button to return to the initial Link Information screen. Click theX (Close) button in the upper right corner to exit the WLAN Monitor.
The Site Survey screen displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networksavailable for connection.SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network.Band - The type of wireless network. “A” represents 802.11a (5GHz), and “B”represents 802.11b (2.4GHz).Signal - The percentage of signal strength, from 0 to 100%.Site InformationWireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use.Channel - The channel to which the wireless network devices are set.WEP - The status of the WEP encryption security feature.MAC - The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point.Surveyed at - The time at which the wireless network was scanned.Refresh - Click the Refresh button to perform a new search for wirelessdevices.Connect - To connect to one of the networks on the list, select the wireless net-work,and click the Connect button. If the wireless network has WEP encryp-tionenabled, you will see the screen shown in Figure 6-6.In the WEP drop-down box, select the type of WEP encryption used by thewireless network: 64-bi t, 128-bit, or 152-bit WEP.If the wireless network uses a passphrase, enter the passphrase in thePassphrase field. If the wireless network uses a WEP key, enter the WEP keyin the Key 1 field.Click the OK button to complete the network connection and return to the SiteSurvey screen, or click the Cancel button to cancel the network connection andreturn to the Site Survey screen.On the Site Survey screen, click the X (Close) button in the upper right cornerto exit the WLAN Monitor.
The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for differentnetwork setups. You can also import or export profiles. The default profileholds the initial configuration saved when you ran the Setup Wizard.Profile - Name of the connection profile.SSID - The wireless network’s unique name, as set in the connection profile.Profile InformationNetwork Type - The mode of the wireless network currently in use.Transfer Rate - The data transfer rate of the current connection. (In Automode, the Adapter dynamically shifts to the fastest data transfer rate possibleat any given time.)Channel - The channel to which the wireless network devices are set.WEP - The status of the WEP encryption security feature.Connect - To connect to a wireless network using a specific profile, select theprofile, and click the Connect button.Edit - Select a profile, and click the Edit button to change an existing profile.New - Click the New button to create a new profile. See the next section,“Creating a New Profile,” for detailed instructions.Import - Click the Import button to import a profile that has been saved inanother location. Select the appropriate file, and click the Open button.Export - To save the profile(s) in a different location, click the Export button.Direct Windows to the appropriate folder, and click the Save button.Delete - Click the Delete button to delete a profile.Click the X (Close) button in the upper right corner to exit the WLAN Monitor.
1. On the Profiles screen, click the New button to create a new profile.2. The Choose a wireless mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes.Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wirelesscomputers to communicate with computers on your wired network via awireless access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you wantmultiple wireless computers to communicate directly with each other.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previ-ousscreen.Infrastructure Mode - This mode allows wireless and wired networks tocommunicate through an access point.Ad-Hoc Mode - This mode allows wireless-equipped computers to com-municatedirectly with each other. No access point is used.
3. The Basic Settings screen will appear. Complete the Profile Name and SSIDfields. The default SSID setting is linksys (all lowercase). Then select theappropriate setting from the Network Type drop-down box. Click the Nextbutton to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Profile Name - Give this new profile a name.SSID - The SSID is the unique name shared by all devices in a wireless net-work.The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. Itis case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters (use any of the charac-terson the keyboard). Make sure this setting is the same for all devices inyour wireless network.Network Type - For infrastructure networks, the Network Type is set toAuto and cannot be changed. For ad-hoc networks, choose the appropriatesetting, 802.11a (5GHz) or 802.11b (2.4GHz).4. The Network Setting screen will appear.If your network has a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Obtainan IP address automatically (DHCP). Click the Next button to continue,or click the Back button to return to the previous screen. Then go to step 6.If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next toSpecify the IP address. Click the Next button to continue, or click theBack button to return to the previous screen. Then go to step 5.
5. The Network Setting - Specify IP address screen will appear next. Enter anIP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS appropriate foryour network. Enter each address in this format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (the x’srepresent the numbers that make up each address). You must specify the IPAddress and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about theDefault Gateway and DNS addresses, then leave these fields alone.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previ-ousscreen.IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network.Subnet Mask - The Adapter’s Subnet Mask must be the same as your wirednetwork’s Subnet Mask.Default Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here.DNS - Enter the DNS addresses of your Ethernet (wired) network here.6. If you are configuring the Adapter for a 2.4GHz, 802.11b network, then goto step 7. If you are configuring the Adapter for a 2.4GHz, 802.11b net-work,then go to step 8.7. The Security Settings screen will appear next. Enable or disable WiredEquivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption for your wireless network. If youenable WEP, enter a Passphrase or WEP key. Click the Next button to con-tinueor the Back button to return to the previous screen.WEP (Disabled/64-bit WEP/128-bit WEP) - If you do not want to useWEP encryption, choose Disabled. To use WEP encryption (recommendedto increase network security), select 64-bit or 128-bit WEP from the drop-downmenu, and enter either a Passphrase or WEP key.Passphrase - Instead of manually entering WEP keys, you can enter aPassphrase, so a WEP key is automatically generated. It is case-sensitive andshould not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. This passphrase mustmatch the passphrase of your wireless network and is compatible withLinksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless prod-ucts,enter the WEP key(s) manually on those products.)Key 1 - This WEP key must match the WEP key of your wireless network.If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exact-ly10 hexadecimal characters in length. If you are using 128-bit WEPencryption, then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal charactersin length. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.
8. The Security Settings screen will appear next. Set the Wired EquivalentPrivacy (WEP) encryption for your wireless network by selecting a WEPconfiguration method (recommended to increase network security). If youenable WEP encryption, enter a WEP key in the Key 1 field. Click the Nextbutton to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.WEP (Disabled/64-bit WEP/128-bit WEP/152-bit WEP) - If you do notwant to use WEP encryption, choose Disabled.To use WEP encryption, select 64-bi t, 128-bit WEP, or 152-bit WEP fromthe drop-down menu. Then enter the WEP key of your wireless network inthe Key 1 field.Key 1 - This WEP key must match the WEP key of your wireless network.If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exact-ly10 hexadecimal characters in length. If you are using 128-bit WEPencryption, then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal charactersin length. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.9. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next. The former and new set-tingsare shown. To save the new settings, click the Ye s button. To cancelthe settings and return to the Profiles screen, click the No button. To editthe new settings, click the Back button.10. The Congratulations screen will appear next. Click Activate new settingsnow to implement the new settings immediately and return to the LinkInformation screen. Click Activate new settings later to keep the currentsettings active and return to the Profiles screen.
Chapter 7: Using the Wireless ZeroConfiguration for Windows XP1. After installing the Adapter,the Windows XP WirelessZero Configuration iconwill appear in your comput-er’ssystem tray (see Figure7-1). Double-click the icon.2. The screen that appears will show any available wireless network. Select anetwork, and then click the Connect button.3. If your access point has WEP encryption enabled, the screen in Figure 7-3will appear. Enter the WEP key of your wireless network in the Network keyfield. Click the Connect button.To find the WEP encryption key settings of the other wireless devices inyour network, such as an access point or wireless router, you may use anydevice’s web-based utility to check the WEP encryption screen for the cor-rectkey entries. If you are using other manufacturers’ access points, referto their documentation for more information about WEP encryption.4. The screen in Figure 7-4 willappear if your connection isactive.For more information about WEP,refer to your access point’s userguide, or visit www.linksys.com.For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer,enter the keyword wireless in the Windows XP search engine.Congratulations!Your notebook has successfully connected to your wireless network.
Federal Communication Commission InterferenceStatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one of the following measures:- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fromthat to which the receiver is connected.- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use onlyshielded interface cables when connecting to computer orperipheral devices) any changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for compliance could void theuser's authority to operate this equipment.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may notcause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may causeundesired operation.IMPORTANT NOTE:FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits setforth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should beinstalled and operated with minimum distance 20cm between theradiator & your body.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunctionwith any other antenna or transmitter.Frequency band 5150 - 5250 MHz out of doors will void the user'sauthority to operate the equipment.

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