LINKSYS HGA7S-WMP54GX Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX User Manual Book

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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.PCI Adapter with SRXWireless-GWMP54GXUser GuideWIRELESSGHz2.4802.11g
Also Available: Linksys High Gain Antenna for SMA Connectors (HGA7S)
Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.How to Use This User GuideThis User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the Wireless-G PCI Adapter easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide:In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this:Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this:Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the “List of Figures” section in the “Table of Contents”.This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Wireless-G PCI Adapter.This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Wireless-G PCI Adapter.This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Wireless-G PCI Adapter.word: definition.Figure 0-1: Sample Figure DescriptionWMP54GX-UG-50518NC JLWARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in This User Guide? 1Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 3Network Topology 3Roaming 3Network Layout 4Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX 5Overview 5The LED Indicator 5The Cable Connectors 5Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 6Starting the Setup Wizard 6Installing the Adapter 7Setting Up the Adapter 8Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 18Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 18Link Information Screens 18Site Survey 21Profiles 23Creating a New Profile 24Appendix A: Troubleshooting 34Common Problems and Solutions 34Frequently Asked Questions 35Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 38Appendix C: Wireless Security 41Security Precautions 41Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 41Appendix D: Windows Help 44Appendix E: Glossary 45Appendix F: Specifications 48
Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXAppendix G: Warranty Information 50Appendix H: Regulatory Information 51Appendix I: Contact Information 53
Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXList of FiguresFigure 3-1: Adapter’s LED 5Figure 3-2: Adapter’s Connectors for the Antenna Cables 5Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 6Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 6Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter Screen 7Figure 4-4: Installing the Adapter 7Figure 4-5: Attaching the Antenna Cables 7Figure 4-6: Available Wireless Network Screen 8Figure 4-7: Available Wireless Network Screen 9Figure 4-8: WEP Key Needed for Connection 9Figure 4-9: WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 10Figure 4-10: WPA2-Personal Needed for Connection 10Figure 4-11: Congratulations Screen 10Figure 4-12: Available Wireless Network Screen 11Figure 4-13: Network Settings Screen 11Figure 4-14: Wireless Mode Screen 12Figure 4-15: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Screen 12Figure 4-16: Wireless Security Screen 13Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - WEP Screen 13Figure 4-18: Wireless Security - WPA Personal Screen 14Figure 4-19: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal Screen 14Figure 4-20: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise Using EAP-TLS Screen 15Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise Using PEAP Screen 15Figure 4-22: Wireless Security - RADIUS Screen 16Figure 4-23: Confirm New Settings Screen 17Figure 4-24: Congratulations Screen 17Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 18Figure 5-2: Link Information Screen 18Figure 5-3: More Information - Wireless Network Status Screen 19Figure 5-4: More Information - Wireless Network Statistics Screen 20Figure 5-5: Site Survey Screen 21Figure 5-6: WEP Key Needed for Connection 21Figure 5-7: WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 22
Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXFigure 5-8: WPA2-Personal Needed for Connection 22Figure 5-9: Profiles Screen 23Figure 5-10: Import a Profile 23Figure 5-11: Export a Profile 23Figure 5-12: Create a New Profile 24Figure 5-13: Available Wireless Network Screen 24Figure 5-14: Available Wireless Network Screen 25Figure 5-15: WEP Key Needed for Connection 25Figure 5-16: WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 26Figure 5-17: WPA2-Personal Needed for Connection 26Figure 5-18: Congratulations Screen 26Figure 5-19: Available Wireless Network Screen 27Figure 5-20: Network Settings Screen 27Figure 5-21: Wireless Mode Screen 28Figure 5-22: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 28Figure 5-23: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Screen 28Figure 5-24: Wireless Security Screen 29Figure 5-25: Wireless Security - WEP Screen 29Figure 5-26: Wireless Security - WPA Personal Screen 30Figure 5-27: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal Screen 30Figure 5-28: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise Using EAP-TLS Screen 31Figure 5-29: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise Using PEAP Screen 31Figure 5-30: Wireless Security - RADIUS Screen 32Figure 5-31: Confirm New Settings Screen 33Figure 5-32: Congratulations Screen 33Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 38Figure B-2: Windows XP - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration 38Figure B-3: Windows XP Wireless Configuration Icon 38Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network 39Figure B-5: No Wireless Security 39Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security 40Figure B-7: Wireless Network Connection 40
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 4GHzMIMO The Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX combines smart antenna technology with standards-based Wireless-G (802.11g) networking. By overlaying the signals of two Wireless-G compatible radios, the "Multiple In, Multiple Out" (MIMO) technology effectively achieve greater throughput. Unlike ordinary wireless networking technologies that are confused by signal reflections, MIMO actually uses these reflections to increase the range and reduce "dead spots" in the wireless coverage area. Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome
2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’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: TroubleshootingThis 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 ConfigurationThis chapter instructs you on how to use Window XP Wireless Zero Configuration.• Appendix C: Wireless SecurityThis appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network.• Appendix D: Windows HelpThis appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.• Appendix E: GlossaryThis appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.• Appendix F: SpecificationsThis appendix provides the Adapter’s technical specifications.• Appendix G: Warranty InformationThis appendix supplies the Adapter’s warranty information.• Appendix H: Regulatory InformationThis appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information.• Appendix I: Contact InformationThis appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
3Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXChapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyA 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 infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless router.An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network, and can double the effective wireless transmission range for two wireless adapter PCs. Since an access point is able to forward data within a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network can be doubled.RoamingInfrastructure 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
4Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXNetwork LayoutLinksys 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 togetherswitch: a data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports
5Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXOverviewWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXChapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXOverviewThe Adapter has two parts, the antenna stand and PCI card.The LED IndicatorThe Adapter's LED on the Adapter’s antenna stand displays information about the wireless connection.(Activity) Green. The LED lights up when the Adapter has an active wireless connection. It flashes when the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data.The Cable ConnectorsThe Adapter's connectors attach the antenna stand’s cables to the PCI card part of the Adapter.ANT. The ANT. connectors are connection points for the stand’s antenna cables.ACT. The ACT. connector is a connection point for the stand’s activity cable, which activates the LED on the antenna stand.Figure 3-1: Adapter’s LEDFigure 3-2: Adapter’s Connectors

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