Cisco Linksys WPC54G Wireless 802.11g Notebook Adapter User Manual Manual Part 1

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Instant Wireless® Series
Wireless-G
Notebook Adapter
Use this Guide to install the following:
WPC54G
User Guide
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Linksys guarantees that every Instant Wireless® Wireless-G Notebook Adapter will be
free from physical defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications section of this User
Guide. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call Linksys Technical
Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR
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FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by
Linksys could void the user's authority to operate the device.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, the antenna(s) for this
device must comply with the following:
• Access points with 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz integrated antenna must operate with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons using the cable provided and must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
End-users must be provided with specific operations for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Note: Dual antennas used for diversity operation are not considered co-located.
Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210
du Canada.
"To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its
transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing."
" Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une
licence, il doit être utilisé à l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir
un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à
l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. "
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE)
Linksys Group declares that the Instant Wireless® Series products included in the Instant
Wireless® Series conform to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the
European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, EMC directive 89/336/EEC, and Low Voltage
directive 73/23/EEC:
Linksys P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623.
SAFETY AND REGULATORY NOTICES
FCC STATEMENT
The Instant Wireless® Wireless-G Notebook Adapter has been tested and found to comply with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
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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 assistance
For 11Mpbs, 2.4 GHz devices with 100 mW radios, the following standards were applied:
• 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.
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.
Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of
above 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the European
community and countries that have adopted the 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 Linksys
Corporate Compliance.
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Linksys Group vakuuttaa täten että Instant Wireless® Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY, direktiivin 89/336/EEC ja direktiivin
73/23/EEC oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Linksys Group déclare que la Instant Wireless® Wireless-G Notebook Adapter est
conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive
1999/5/EC, la directive 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 (2467
MHz), et 13 (2472 MHz). Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâtiment, au-dessus d'un espace public, aucun enregistrement n'est nécessaire pour
une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l'IBPT est requise. Pour une utilisation publique à l'extérieur de
bâtiments, une licence de l'IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences,
veuillez contacter l'IBPT.
France F:
2.4 GHz Bande : les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, et 2472 MHz respectivement) sont complétement libres d'utilisation en France (en utilisation intérieur).
Pour ce qui est des autres canaux, ils peuvent être soumis à autorisation selon le
départment. L'utilisation en extérieur est soumis à autorisation préalable et très
restreint.
2.4 GHz Band: only channels 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, and 2472 MHz
respectively) may be used freely in France for indoor use. License required for outdoor installations.
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Deutschland D: Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwending, aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.
Germany D: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow.
Italia I: E' necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Verificare
con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. L'uso per installazione in esterni non e' permessa.
Italy I: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not allowed.
The Netherlands NL License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for
procedure to follow.
Nederlands NL Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op
met verkoper voor juiste procedure.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
Features
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Topology
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode
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
Setup Wizard Instructions for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000
Chapter 5: Hardware Installation
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Chapter 6: Driver Installation and Configuration for
Windows XP
Overview
Driver Installation for Windows XP
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
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Chapter 7: Using the WLAN Monitor for Windows
98SE, Me, and 2000
Overview
Accessing the WLAN Monitor
Link Information
Site Survey
Profiles
Creating a New Profile
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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Appendix B: Glossary
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Appendix C: Specifications
Environmental
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Appendix D: Warranty Information
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Appendix E: Contact Information
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Wireless-G is the upcoming 54Mbps wireless networking standard that's
almost five times faster than the widely deployed Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country — but since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices
can also work with existing 11Mbps Wireless-B equipment. The new WirelessG Notebook Adapter from Linksys has both standards built in, so you can connect your notebook to existing 802.11b infrastructure, and also the new screaming fast Wireless-G networks. The included Setup Wizard will walk you
through configuring the adapter to your network's settings, step by step. Then
just slide it into your notebook's PC Card slot and enjoy network access with
your notebook computer, while retaining true mobility.
Once you're connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail, access the
Internet, and share files and other resources such as printers and network storage with other computers on the network, wherever you wander. At home, you
can surf the web or use instant messaging to chat with friends while sitting out
on the patio.You'll also be able to connect with any of the growing number of
public wireless hotspots springing up in coffee shops, airport lounges, hotels
and convention centers. And as those hotspots upgrade to the new high-speed
Wireless-G standard, you'll be ready to take advantage of the increased
speeds.Get connected to current-standard 802.11b networks today, and be prepared for the future with the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter from Linksys.
Features
• High-speed Wireless-G (draft 802.11g) networking for your notebook computer
• Data rates up to 54Mbps -- 5 times faster than Wireless-B (802.11b)
• Also interoperates with Wireless-B networks (at 11Mbps)
• Wireless security -- up to 128-bit WEP encryption
• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US
Calls
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
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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.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only
with the other computers on the wireless network, then the ad-hoc mode can
be used. (See Figure 2-2.) Ad-hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other, eliminating the need for an access point. The drawback of this mode is that, in AdHoc mode, wireless-equipped computers are not able to communicate with
computers on a wired network. And, of course, communication between the
wireless-equipped computers is limited by the distance and interference directly between them.
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode
Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in which
they may be set up: infrastructure and ad-hoc. An infrastructure configuration is a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to each other through an
access point. An ad-hoc configuration is wireless-equipped computers communicating directly with each other. Choosing between these two modes
depends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or peripherals with a wired network or not.
Figure 2-2
If the computers on the
wireless network need to
be accessed by a wired
network or need to share a
peripheral, such as a printer, with the wired network
computers, the wireless
network should be set up
in infrastructure mode.
(See Figure 2-1.) The
basis of infrastructure
mode centers around an
Figure 2-1
access point, which serves
as the main point of communications in a wireless network. Access points
transmit data to PCs equipped with wireless network cards, which can roam
within a certain radial range of the access point. Multiple access points can be
arranged to work in succession to extend the roaming range, and can be set up
to communicate with your Ethernet (wired) hardware as well.
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
The Adapter’s LEDs
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
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.”
Important for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 users: You must run
the Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware.
Figure 3-1
Power
Green. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on.
Link
Green. The Link LED lights up and stays solid when the
Adapter is inserted correctly and a link is established with
the Notebook. The LED flashes when there is no signal.
Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup
Wizard 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, enter
D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
Figure 4-1
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Setup Wizard Instructions for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000
1. To install the Adapter, click the Install 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. After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button to continue the
installation, or click the Cancel button to end the installation.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
3. The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a wireless mode. Click the
Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to
network with computers on your wired network using a wireless access
point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless
computers to network directly with each other. Do not use the Ad-Hoc
mode if you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers
on your wired network.
In the SSID field, enter the SSID of your wireless network. The SSID must
be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all
lowercase). Click the Next button, or click the Back button to return to the
previous page.
Figure 4-2
Figure 4-3
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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 4. Click the Back button to change any settings.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
5. The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it starts to
copy files. Click the Next button to save these settings, or 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).
Network Mode - Select Mixed Mode, and both Wireless-G and WirelessB computers will be allowed on the network, but the speed will be reduced.
Select G-Only Mode for maximum speed, but no Wireless-B users will be
allowed on the network.
Figure 4-5
6. After the files have been successfully copied, the screen in Figure 4-6 will
appear. Click the Exit button.
Figure 4-4
Figure 4-6
Proceed to “Chapter 5: Hardware Installation.”
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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.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
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.
Driver Installation for Windows XP
2. Locate an available CardBus slot on your notebook PC.
3. With the Adapter’s
label facing up, as
shown in Figure 5-1,
slide the Adapter
completely into the
CardBus slot.
1. Windows XP will automatically detect the Adapter. Insert the Setup CDROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click the radio button next to Install the
software automatically (Recommended). Then click the Next button.
4. Restart your notebook PC.
Figure 5-1
5. Windows will begin copying the driver files to your computer. If Windows
asks you for the original Windows CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM, and
direct Windows to its proper location (e.g., D:\).
If your PC is using Windows 98SE, Me, or 2000, proceed to the next section, “Chapter 7: Using the WLAN Monitor for Windows 98SE, Me, and
2000.”
Figure 6-1
If your PC is using Windows XP, proceed to “Chapter 6: Driver
Installation and Configuration for Windows XP.”
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2. When Windows has finished installing the driver, click the Finish button.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
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.
Figure 6-3
Figure 6-2
You have now completed the driver installation for
the Adapter. To configure the Adapter, proceed to the next section,
“Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration.”
2. The screen that appears will
show any available wireless
network. Select the network
you want.
If this network has WEP
encryption enabled, go to
step 3. If this network does
not have WEP encryption
enabled, then the screen in
Figure 6-4 will appear.
Check the box next to Allow
me to connect to the selected
wireless network, even
though it is not secure. Then
click the Connect button and
go to step 4.
Figure 6-4
Note: In Steps 2 and 3, these are the instructions and screenshots for
Windows XP with Service Pack 1 installed. If you have not installed
Service Pack 1, select the network you want, and click the Connect
button. If the network has WEP encryption enabled, enter the WEP
key in the Network key field, and then click the Connect button.
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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.
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
Chapter 7: Using the WLA N
Monitor for Windows 98SE, Me,
and 2000
Overview
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. Doubleclick the icon (see Figure 7-1).
Figure 7-1
The Link Information screen will appear. From this screen, you can find out
how strong the current wireless signal is and how good the connection’s quality is. You can also click the More Information button to view additional status
information about the current wireless connection. To search for available wireless networks, click the Site Survey tab. To perform configuration changes,
click the Profiles tab.
Figure 6-5
4. The screen in Figure 6-6 will
appear if your connection is
active.
Figure 6-6
For more information about WEP, refer to your access point’s documentation,
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 is now connected to your wireless network.
Figure 7-2
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