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

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14Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXWPA Personal Select an encryption method, TKIP or AES, and then enter a passphrase.Encryption - Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Click the Next button to continue to the Confirm New Settings screen or the Back button to return to the previous screen.WPA2 Personal WPA2 Personal automatically uses AES, which is a stronger encryption method than TKIP. Enter a passphrase on this screen.Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Click the Next button to continue to the Confirm New Settings screen or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 4-18: Wireless Security - WPA Personal ScreenFigure 4-19: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal Screen
15Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXWPA EnterpriseWPA Enterprise is used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA Enterprise offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. It offers two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP. Select one of these methods and follow the appropriate instructions below.EAP-TLSLogin Name - Enter the login name of your wireless network.Server Name - Enter the name of the authentication server (this is optional).Certificate - Select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. If you want to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any.Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES.PEAPLogin Name - Enter the login name of your wireless network.Password - Enter the password of your wireless network.Server Name - Enter the name of the authentication server (this is optional).Certificate - Select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. If you want to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any.Inner Authen. - Select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel.Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES.Click the Next button to continue to the Confirm New Settings screen or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 4-20: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise Using EAP-TLS ScreenFigure 4-21: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise Using PEAP Screen
16Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXRADIUSRADIUS uses the security of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) It offers two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP. Select one of these methods and follow the appropriate instructions below.EAP-TLSLogin Name - Enter the login name of your wireless network.Server Name - Enter the name of the authentication server (this is optional).Certificate - Select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. If you want to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any.PEAPLogin Name - Enter the login name of your wireless network.Password - Enter the password of your wireless network.Server Name - Enter the name of the authentication server (this is optional).Certificate - Select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network.Inner Authen. - Select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel.Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES.Click the Next button to continue to the Confirm New Settings screen or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 4-22: Wireless Security - RADIUS Screenradius (remote authentication dial-in user service): a protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access.
17Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 5. The next screen displays all of the Adapter’s settings. If these are correct, click Save to save these settings to your hard drive. If these settings are not correct, click Back to change your settings. 6. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click Connect to Network to connect to your network. Click Return to Profiles screen to open the Wireless Network Monitor’s Profiles screen. For more information about the Wireless Network Monitor, refer to “Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor.”Congratulations! Setup is complete.To check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or make additional configuration changes, refer to “Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor.”Figure 4-23: Confirm New Settings ScreenFigure 4-24: Congratulations Screen
18Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network MonitorWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXChapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorUse the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings.Accessing the Wireless Network MonitorAfter setting up and connecting the Adapter, the Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear in your PC’s system tray. If the Wireless Network Monitor is enabled, then the icon will be green. If the Wireless Network Monitor is disabled or the Adapter is not connected, then the icon will be gray.Link Information ScreensThe opening screen of the Wireless Network Monitor is the Link Information screen. 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 and statistics about the current wireless connection. To search for available wireless networks, click the Site Survey tab. To perform configuration changes or create connection profiles, click the Profiles tab.Link InformationThe Link Information screen displays network mode, signal strength, and link quality information about the current connection. It also provides a button to click for additional status information.Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode - The screen indicates whether the Adapter is currently working in Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode.Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength. Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection.Click the More Information button to view additional information about the wireless network connection on the Wireless Network Status screen.Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor IconFigure 5-2: Link Information ScreenNOTE: The Wireless Network Monitor should only be accessed AFTER installing the Adapter. For more information on setting up and connecting the Adapter, refer to “Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter.”
19Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information ScreensWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXWireless Network StatusThe Wireless Network Status screen provides information on your current network settings.Status - This shows the status of the wireless network connection.SSID - This is the unique name of the wireless network. Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use is displayed here.Transfer Rate - The data transfer rate of the current connection is shown here.Channel - This is the channel to which the wireless network devices are set. Security - The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here.Authentication - This is your wireless network’s authentication method.IP Address - The IP Address of the Adapter is displayed here.Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask of the Adapter is shown here.Default Gateway - The Default Gateway address of the Adapter is displayed here.DNS - This is the DNS address of the Adapter.DHCP Client - This displays the Adapter’s status as a DHCP client.MAC Address- The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point or wireless router is shown here.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 the Back button to return to the initial Link Information screen. Click the Statistics button to go to the Wireless Network Statistics screen. Click the Save to Profile button to save the currently active connection settings to a profile.Figure 5-3: More Information - Wireless Network Status Screen
20Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information ScreensWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXWireless Network StatisticsThe Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings.Transmit Rate - This is the data transfer rate of the current connection. (In Auto mode, the Adapter dynamically shifts to the fastest data transfer rate possible at any given time.)Receive Rate - This is the rate at which data is received.Packets Received - This shows the number of packets received by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed.Packets Transmitted - This shows the number of packets transmitted from the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed.Bytes Received - This shows the number of bytes received by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed.Bytes Transmitted - This shows the number of bytes transmitted from the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed.Driver Version - This shows the version of the Adapter’s driver.Noise Level - This shows the level of background noise affecting the wireless signal. A lower reading translates into a higher quality signal.Signal Strength - This is the intensity of the wireless signal received by the Adapter.Up Time - This indicates the length of the most recent connection to a wireless network.Total Up Time - This indicates the cumulative total of the Adapter’s connection time.Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection.Refresh - Click the Refresh button to reset the statistics.Click the Back button to return to the initial Link Information screen. Click the Status button to go to the Wireless Network Status screen. Click the Save to Profile button to save the currently active connection settings to a profile.Figure 5-4: More Information - Wireless Network Statistics Screen
21Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorSite SurveyWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSite SurveyThe Site Survey screen displays a list of available networks in the table on the left. The table shows each network’s SSID, Channel, and the quality of the wireless signal the Adapter is receiving. You may click SSID, CH (Channel), or Signal, to sort by that field.SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network is displayed here.CH - This is the channel that the network uses.Signal - This is the percentage of signal strength, from 0 to 100%.Site InformationFor each network selected, the following settings are listed:SSID - This the SSID or unique name of the wireless network. Wireless Mode - This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use.Channel - This is the channel to which the wireless network devices are set. Security - The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here.MAC Address- The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point is displayed here.Refresh - Click the Refresh button to perform a new search for wireless devices.Connect - To connect to one of the networks on the list, select the wireless network, and click the Connect button. If the network has wireless security enabled, a screen requiring security information will appear.If the network has WEP encryption enabled, then you will see the WEP Key Needed for Connection screen. Select the appropriate level of WEP encryption, 64-bit or 128-bit Then enter the network’s Passphrase or WEP Key. To connect to the network, click Connect. To cancel the connection, click Cancel.Figure 5-5: Site Survey ScreenFigure 5-6: WEP Key Needed for Connection
22Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorSite SurveyWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXIf the network has WPA Personal security enabled, then you will see the WPA-Personal Needed for Connection screen. Select the appropriate encryption type, TKIP or AES. Enter the network’s Passphrase or pre-shared key in the Passphrase field. To connect to the network, click Connect. To cancel the connection, click Cancel.If the network has WPA2 Personal security enabled, then you will see the WPA2-Personal Needed for Connection screen. Enter the network’s Passphrase or pre-shared key in the Passphrase field. To connect to the network, click Connect. To cancel the connection, click Cancel.Figure 5-7: WPA-Personal Needed for ConnectionFigure 5-8: WPA2-Personal Needed for Connection
23Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorProfilesWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXProfilesThe Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. The table on the left displays a list of available profiles with their profile names and SSIDs.Profile - The name of the profile is displayed here.SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network is displayed here.Site InformationFor each profile selected, the following are listed:Wireless Mode - This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use.Channel - This is the channel to which the wireless network devices are set. Security - The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here.Authentication - The authentication setting for the network is shown here.Connect - To connect to a wireless network using a specific profile, select the profile, and click the Connect button.New - Click New to create a new profile. See the next section, “Creating a New Profile,” for detailed instructions.Edit - Select the profile you want to change, and then click Edit. Import - Click Import to import a profile that has been saved in another location. Select the appropriate file, and click the Open button.Export - Select the profile you want to save in a different location, and click Export. Direct Windows to the appropriate folder, and click the Save button.Delete - Select the profile you want to delete, and then click Delete. Figure 5-9: Profiles ScreenFigure 5-10: Import a ProfileFigure 5-11: Export a ProfileNOTE: If you want to export more than one profile, you have to export them one at a time.
24Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXCreating a New ProfileOn the Profiles screen, click the New button to create a new profile. Enter a name for the new profile, and click the OK button. Click the Cancel button to return to the Profiles screen without entering a name.The Available Wireless Network screen provides two options for setting up a profile.•Available Wireless Network. Most users should use this option. The networks available to this Adapter will be listed on this screen. You can choose one of these networks and click the Connect button to connect to it. Click the Refresh button to update the Available Wireless Network list.•Manual Setup. To set up the Adapter manually, select Manual Setup.The setup for each option is described, step by step, under the appropriate heading on the following pages.Click Exit to close the Setup Wizard, if you wish to set up the Adapter later.Figure 5-12: Create a New ProfileFigure 5-13: Available Wireless Network Screen
25Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the Adapter with an Available NetworkThe available networks are listed in the table on the center of the screen by SSID. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click the Connect button. (If you do not see your network listed, you can click the Refresh button to bring the list up again.) If the network utilizes wireless security, you will need to configure security on the Adapter. If not, you will be taken directly to the Congratulations screen.1. If wireless security has been enabled on this network, you will see a wireless security screen. If your network uses WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption, the WEP Key Needed for Connection screen will appear. If your network uses WPA Personal or WPA2 Personal security, a screen will appear for one of those encryption methods.WEP Key Needed for ConnectionSelect the level of encryption you want to use, 64-bit or 128-bit. Then, enter a passphrase or WEP key.Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 31 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)WEP Key 1 - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.Then, click Connect and proceed to the Congratulations screen. To cancel the connection, click Cancel.Figure 5-14: Available Wireless Network ScreenFigure 5-15: WEP Key Needed for Connection
26Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXWPA-Personal for ConnectionWPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select one of these methods. Then enter a passphrase.Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. The longer and more complex your Passphrase is, the more secure your network will be.Then, click Connect and proceed to the Congratulations screen. To cancel the connection, click Cancel.WPA2 - Personal Needed for ConnectionAES is automatically used as the encryption method. Enter a passphrase on this screen.Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. The longer and more complex your Passphrase is, the more secure your network will be.Then, click Connect and proceed to the Congratulations screen. To cancel the connection, click Cancel.2. After the Adapter has been configured for the network, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click Connect to Network to connect to your network.Congratulations! The profile is complete.Figure 5-16: WPA-Personal Needed for ConnectionFigure 5-17: WPA2-Personal Needed for ConnectionFigure 5-18: Congratulations Screen
27Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the Adapter with Manual SetupClick Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the Adapter manually. 1. After clicking Manual Setup, the Network Settings screen will appear. If your network has a router or other DHCP server, click the radio button next to Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP).If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Specify network settings. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS addresses appropriate for your network. You must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS addresses, leave these fields empty. IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network.Subnet Mask - The Adapter’s Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired network’s Subnet Mask.Default Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here. DNS 1 and DNS 2 - Enter the DNS address of your wired Ethernet network here.Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the Available Wireless Network screen.Figure 5-19: Available Wireless Network ScreenFigure 5-20: Network Settings Screen
28Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 2. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Then, enter the SSID for your network.Infrastructure Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point.Ad-Hoc Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point.SSID - This is the wireless network name that must be used for all the devices in your wireless network. It is case- sensitive and should be a unique name to help prevent others from entering your network.Click Next to continue or Back to return to the previous screen. 3. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 4 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear. Select your channel and network mode settings on this screen.Channel - Select the correct channel for your wireless network. 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, keep the default setting.Network Mode - Select the mode in which your wireless network will operate. Select Mixed Mode if you want both Wireless-B and Wireless-G devices operating on the network, though at a slower speed. Select G-Only Mode if you do not want any Wireless-B devices operating on the network.Click Next to continue or click Back to change any settings.Figure 5-23: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings ScreenFigure 5-21: Wireless Mode ScreenFigure 5-22: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings
29Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 4. The Wireless Security screen will appear.If your wireless network doesn’t use wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button to continue. Proceed to Step 5.From the Security drop-down menu, select the security method you want to use: WEP, WPA Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Enterprise, or RADIUS. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and WPA uses a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. Then proceed to the appropriate instructions for your security method.WEP Select a level of WEP encryption to use, and then enter a passphrase or WEP key.WEP - To use WEP encryption, select 64-bit or 128-bit characters from the drop-down menu.Passphrase - Instead of manually entering a WEP key, you can enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. This case-sensitive passphrase must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)WEP Key- The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.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.Authentication - The default is set to Auto, where it auto-detects for Shared Key or Open system. Shared Key is when both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication. Open key is when the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication. All devices on your network must use the same authentication type.Click the Next button to continue to the Confirm New Settings screen or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-24: Wireless Security ScreenFigure 5-25: Wireless Security - WEP Screen
30Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXWPA Personal Select an encryption method, TKIP or AES, and then enter a passphrase.Encryption - Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Click the Next button to continue to the Confirm New Settings screen or the Back button to return to the previous screen.WPA2 Personal WPA2 Personal automatically uses AES, which is a stronger encryption method than TKIP. Enter a passphrase on this screen.Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Click the Next button to continue to the Confirm New Settings screen or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-26: Wireless Security - WPA Personal ScreenFigure 5-27: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal Screen
31Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXWPA EnterpriseWPA Enterprise is used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA Enterprise offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. It offers two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP. Select one of these methods and follow the appropriate instructions below.EAP-TLSLogin Name - Enter the login name of your wireless network.Server Name - Enter the name of the authentication server (this is optional).Certificate - Select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. If you want to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any.Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES.PEAPLogin Name - Enter the login name of your wireless network.Password - Enter the password of your wireless network.Server Name - Enter the name of the authentication server (this is optional).Certificate - Select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. If you want to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any.Inner Authen. - Select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel.Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES.Click the Next button to continue to the Confirm New Settings screen or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-28: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise Using EAP-TLS ScreenFigure 5-29: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise Using PEAP Screen
32Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXRADIUSRADIUS uses the security of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) It offers two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP. Select one of these methods and follow the appropriate instructions below.EAP-TLSLogin Name - Enter the login name of your wireless network.Server Name - Enter the name of the authentication server (this is optional).Certificate - Select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. If you want to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any.PEAPLogin Name - Enter the login name of your wireless network.Password - Enter the password of your wireless network.Server Name - Enter the name of the authentication server (this is optional).Certificate - Select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network.Inner Authen. - Select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel.Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES.Click the Next button to continue to the Confirm New Settings screen or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-30: Wireless Security - RADIUS Screen
33Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 5. The next screen displays all of the Adapter’s settings. If these are correct, click Save to save these settings to your hard drive. If these settings are not correct, click Back to change your settings. 6. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click Connect to Network to connect to your network. Click Return to Profiles screen to open the Wireless Network Monitor’s Profiles screen.Congratulations! The profile is complete.Figure 5-32: Congratulations ScreenFigure 5-31: Confirm New Settings Screen

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