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Wireless-N Business Notebook AdapterCopyright 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 © 2006 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 Notebook 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. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Notebook Adapter.word: definition.This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Notebook Adapter.This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Notebook Adapter.Figure 0-1: Sample Figure DescriptionWPC4400N-UG-60524NC BWWARNING: 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-N Business Notebook Adapter Table 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-N Business Notebook Adapter 5The LED Indicators 5Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 6Starting the Setup 6Connecting the Adapter 7Setting up the Adapter 7Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 17Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 17Using the Wireless Network Monitors 17Link Information 17Profiles 20Create a New Profile 21Editing a Profile 30Site Survey 37Troubleshooting 38Administration 38Chapter 6: The Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor 41Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 41Using the Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor 41Classification 42Security Monitor 46Appendix A: Troubleshooting 50Common Problems and Solutions 50Frequently Asked Questions 51Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 54
Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 54Appendix C: Wireless Security 57Security Precautions 57Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 57Appendix D: Windows Help 60Appendix E: Glossary 61Appendix F: Specifications 66Appendix G: Warranty Information 68Appendix H: Regulatory Information 69Appendix I: Contact Information 75
Wireless-N Business Notebook AdapterList of FiguresFigure 3-1: Front Panel 5Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 6Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 6Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter 7Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network 7Figure 4-5: WEP Key Needed for Connection 8Figure 4-6: WPA - Personal Needed for Connection 8Figure 4-7: Congratulations 9Figure 4-8: Creating a Profile 10Figure 4-9: Network Settings - Wireless Mode 10Figure 4-10: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 11Figure 4-11: Wireless Security - WEP 11Figure 4-12: Wireless Security - WPA Personal 12Figure 4-13: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal 12Figure 4-14: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise-EAP-TLS 13Figure 4-15: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise-PEAP 13Figure 4-16: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise-EAP 14Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise-PEAP 14Figure 4-18: Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS 15Figure 4-19: Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP 15Figure 4-20: Wireless Security - LEAP 16Figure 4-21: Congratulations Screen 16Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 17Figure 5-2: Link Information - Connection 17Figure 5-3: Link Information- Wireless Network Status 18Figure 5-4: Link Information - Wireless Network Statistics 19Figure 5-5: Profiles 20Figure 5-6: Creating Profiles - Available Wireless Network 21Figure 5-7: Creating Profiles - WEP Key Needed 21Figure 5-8: Creating Profiles - WPA-Personal Needed 22Figure 5-9: Creating Profiles - Congratulations 22Figure 5-10: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Network Settings 23
Wireless-N Business Notebook AdapterFigure 5-11: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Mode 24Figure 5-12: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WEP 25Figure 5-13: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA Personal 25Figure 5-14: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal 26Figure 5-15: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS 26Figure 5-16: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP 26Figure 5-17: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - EAP-TLS 27Figure 5-18: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - PEAP 27Figure 5-19: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - RADIUS 28Figure 5-20: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - LEAP 28Figure 5-21: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Confirm New Settings 29Figure 5-22: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Congratulations 29Figure 5-23: Editing Profiles - Wireless Mode 30Figure 5-24: Editing Profiles - Ad Hoc Mode 30Figure 5-25: Editing Profiles - Wireless Security 31Figure 5-26: Editing Profiles - Wireless Security - WEP 31Figure 5-27: Editing Profiles - Wireless Security - WPA Personal 32Figure 5-28: Editing Profiles - Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal 32Figure 5-29: Editing Profiles - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS 33Figure 5-30: Editing Profiles - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP 33Figure 5-31: Editing Profiles - Wireless Security -WPA2 Enterprise - EAP-TLS 34Figure 5-32: Editing Profiles - Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - PEAP 34Figure 5-33: Editing Profiles - Wireless Security - RADIUS 35Figure 5-34: Editing Profiles - Wireless Security - LEAP 35Figure 5-35: Editing Profiles - Network Settings 36Figure 5-36: Editing Profiles - Confirm New Settings 36Figure 5-37: Editing Profiles - Congratulations 36Figure 5-38: Site Survey 37Figure 5-39: Troubleshooting 38Figure 5-40: Administration 38Figure 5-41: Administration - Login Access Point Account 39Figure 5-42: Administration - Modify Access Point Account 39Figure 5-43: Administration - Security Monitor Account 40Figure 5-44: Administration - Email Alert 40
Wireless-N Business Notebook AdapterFigure 6-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 41Figure 6-2: Administration - Login Security Monitor Account 41Figure 6-3: Classification 42Figure 6-4: AP Classification 42Figure 6-5: Client Classification 43Figure 6-6: Trusted Mac Address 43Figure 6-7: Allowed SSID Configuration 44Figure 6-8: Allowed AP Vendor list Configuration 44Figure 6-9: Allowed Channel Configuration 45Figure 6-10: Security Monitor - Channel Usage 46Figure 6-11: Security Monitor - AP Inventory 46Figure 6-12: Security Monitor - Client Inventory 47Figure 6-13: Security Monitor - Alert List 47Figure 6-14: Security Monitor - POP-UP Alert 48Figure 6-15: Alert Information 48Figure 6-16: Security Monitor - Advice 49Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 54Figure B-2: Windows XP - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration 54Figure B-3: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Icon 54Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network 55Figure B-5: No Wireless Security 55Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security 56
1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter. Setting up your network and your Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter is 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 with Wireless-N (802.11n), it has even better range and speed.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-N Business Notebook Adapter.• Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide.• Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkThis chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking.• Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Business Notebook AdapterThis chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.• Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook AdapterThis chapter instructs you on how to install and configure the Adapter.802.11b: a 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: a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.bit: a binary digit.encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network802.11n: a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 540Mbps and offers a better operating distance than 802.11a or 802.11g.
2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide?Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter • Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorThis chapter shows you how to use the Adapter’s Wireless Network Monitor.• Chapter 6: Administration functions in the Network MonitorThis chapter shows you how to use the administration features of 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: Windows XP Zero ConfigurationThis appendix describes how to use the Windows XP 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-N Business Notebook Adapter Chapter 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 each 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, if they both share the same channel and SSID.Before you consider 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
4Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Network LayoutLinksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b standard and some products incorporating both “a” and “g”, products using these standards can communicate with each other. Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the PC Cards for your laptop computers, PCI Cards for your desktop PC, and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. The wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter uses 802.11n, the latest wireless networking technology. It will be backward compatible with previous 802.11g and 802.11b equipment. Wireless products will also communicate with the wireless PrintServer.When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, the network ports on the access points and wireless routers can be connected to Linksys 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.
5Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Business Notebook AdapterThe LED IndicatorsWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Business Notebook AdapterThe LED IndicatorsThe Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity.Wireless Blue. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter's wireless networking is enabled.Activity Blue. The Link LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection. Figure 3-1: Front PanelWirelessActivity
6Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook AdapterStarting the SetupWireless-N Business Notebook AdapterChapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook AdapterStarting the SetupThe Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. The Setup Wizard will install the driver and Wireless Network Monitor, as well as connect and configure the Adapter.Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen 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). On the Welcome screen, you have the following choices:Click Here to Start- Click the Click Here to Start button to begin the software installation process. User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide. Exit - Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.1. To install the Adapter, click the Click Here to Start button on the Welcome screen.2. After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button if you agree and want to continue the installation, or click the Cancel button to end the installation.3. Windows will begin copying the files onto your PC. Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome ScreenFigure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License AgreementIMPORTANT: Do not connect the Adapter until you are instructed to do so or the setup will not work correctly.
7Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook AdapterConnecting the AdapterWireless-N Business Notebook AdapterConnecting the Adapter1. Locate an available CardBus slot on your notebook PC. 2. With the connector pin end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up, slide the Adapter into the CardBus slot until it locks in place.3. 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 correct location (e.g., D:\).4. Then, click Next.Setting up the AdapterThe next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen.This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter.•Available Wireless Network. (For most users.) Use this option if you already have a network set up. 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. If your network is not listed on this screen, select Manual Setup to set up the adapter manually. This method of setting up the Adapter is intended for Advanced Users only.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.Available Wireless 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 you have wireless security enabled on your network, continue to step 2. Only One of these security screens will be shown. If you don’t have wireless security enabled, continue to step 3. Figure 4-3: Connecting the AdapterFigure 4-4: Available Wireless Network
8Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook AdapterSetting up the AdapterWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter2. Wireless Security If your network has WEP or WPA Personal wireless security enabled, then that security screen will appear. Continue to the screen for your wireless security.WEPIf your network has the wireless security WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), RADIUS or LEAP enabled, this screen will appear. For connecting with RADIUS or LEAP, click Connect, then continue to the next section “Manual Setup” on page 10. Security - Select WEP.WEP - Select 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 16 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 - 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 Step 3.WPA-PersonalIf your network has the wireless security WPA Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) enabled, this screen will appear. Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a Pre-shared Key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3.If your network has the wireless security WPA2 Personal enabled, this screen will appear. Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a Pre-shared Key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3.Figure 4-5: WEP Key Needed for ConnectionFigure 4-6: WPA - Personal Needed for Connection
9Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook AdapterSetting up the AdapterWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter3. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click Connect to Network to connect to your network. For more information about the Wireless Network Monitor, refer to Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor.Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter is complete.To check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or make additional configuration changes, proceed to Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor.wpa (wi-fi protected access): a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network.wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security.Figure 4-7: Congratulations
10Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook AdapterSetting up the AdapterWireless-N Business Notebook AdapterManual SetupIf your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Manual Setup. 1. Click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the adapter manually.2. The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor 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 the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.3. 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. 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 the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 4-8: Creating a ProfileFigure 4-9: Network Settings - Wireless Mode
11Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook AdapterSetting up the AdapterWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear.Select the correct operating 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.Click the Next button. Click the Back button to change any settings.5. If your wireless network does not have wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button to continue. Proceed to Step 6.If your wireless network has wireless security, select the method of security used: WEP, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, RADIUS, or LEAP. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WPA uses a stronger security method than WEP and WPA2 defines an even stronger encryption, authentication, and key management than WPA. RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. LEAP stands for Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol. It uses username and password-based authentication between a wireless client and a RADIUS server. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Proceed to the appropriate section for your security method: WEP, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, RADIUS, or LEAP. WEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. This 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. 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”.Advanced UsersTX 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.Figure 4-10: Ad-Hoc Mode SettingsFigure 4-11: Wireless Security - WEP
12Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook AdapterSetting up the AdapterWireless-N Business Notebook AdapterAuthentication -The default is set to Auto, so it will auto-detect for Shared Key or Open System authentication. For Shared Key authentication, both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication. For Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication. If you are not sure which authentication method to select, keep the default, Auto.Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.WPA PersonalWPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. WPA2 only uses AES for encryption. Select TKIP or AES for encryption for WPA Personal. Then enter a Passphrase that is 8-63 characters in length.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. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.WPA2 PersonalEnter a Pre-shared Key that is 8-63 characters in length.Pre-shared Key - Enter a Pre-shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Pre-shared Key field. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 4-12: Wireless Security - WPA Personalwpa2 offers a stronger encryption than wpa by using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) which is a block cipher with block sizes of 128, 192 or 256 bits. Figure 4-13: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal
13Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook AdapterSetting up the AdapterWireless-N Business Notebook AdapterWPA EnterpriseWPA Enterprise features WPA security 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 authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP, as well as two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. WPA2 Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP, but only AES encryption method can be used.Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.EAP-TLSIf you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.PEAPIf you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, 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. Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 4-14: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise-EAP-TLSFigure 4-15: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise-PEAP
14Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook AdapterSetting up the AdapterWireless-N Business Notebook AdapterWPA2 EnterpriseWPA2 Enterprise features WPA2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA2 Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP.Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.EAP-TLSIf you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.PEAPIf you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, 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. Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise-PEAPFigure 4-16: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise-EAP
15Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook AdapterSetting up the AdapterWireless-N Business Notebook AdapterRADIUSRADIUS features use of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) RADIUS offers two authentication types: EAP-TLS and PEAP.Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.EAP-TLSIf you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.PEAPIf you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, 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. Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 4-18: Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLSFigure 4-19: Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP
16Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook AdapterSetting up the AdapterWireless-N Business Notebook AdapterLEAPLightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol is a mutual authentication method that uses a user name and password based system.Login method - Select the login method your network is using, Manual Login or Windows Login.If you select manual login, enter the username and password in the username and password field accordingly. Enter the password again in the confirm filed.6. The Congratulations screen will appear next. Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings and return to the Link Information screen. Click Return to Profile screen to return to the Creating a Profile screen.Congratulations! Your manual setup through the Wireless Network Monitor is complete.To check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or make additional configuration changes, proceed to Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor.Figure 4-20: Wireless Security - LEAPFigure 4-21: Congratulations Screen
17Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network MonitorWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorUse the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, set up profiles of your wireless settings, search for available wireless networks, troubleshoot your wireless connections, or administer the accounts that hold privileges to access the Security Monitor.Accessing the Wireless Network MonitorAfter installing the Adapter, the Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear in the system tray of your computer. 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.Using the Wireless Network MonitorsThe 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 perform configuration changes or create connection profiles by clicking the Profiles tab. To view the available wireless networks, click the Site Survey tab. To troubleshoot the current connections or view the FAQ pages, click the Troubleshooting tab. To perform the administrative tasks of the account information or specify email alert addresses, click the Administration tab.Link InformationThe Connection screen of Link Information Tab displays signal strength and link quality information about the current connection. It also provides tabs to click for additional connection information.Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength with Red, Yellow, and Green colors to differentiate among low, medium and high strength. Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection with Red, Yellow, and Green colors to differentiate among low, medium and high quality.Click the Status or Statistics tabs to view additional information about the wireless network connection on the Link Information tab.Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor IconFigure 5-2: Link Information - Connection
18Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink InformationWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter StatusClick the Status tab to view the Wireless Network Status screen. The Status screen provides information on your current network settings.Radio Band - This shows the radio band used on the wireless network.SSID - Service Set Identifier, a 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN. This is the unique name of the wireless network which differentiates one wireless network to another. Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use is displayed here.Wide Channel - This displays the Wireless-N primary channel used with a 40 MHz radio band network. Standard Channel - This displays the channel used by your wireless network.Security - The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here.Authentication - This is your wireless network’s authentication method.Network Type - The type of your network connection in either wireless-a, wireless-b,wireless-g or wireless-n is displayed here.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 (Domain Name Service) address of the Adapter.MAC Address- The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point or wireless router is shown here.Click the Statistics tab to view the Wireless Network Statistics screen. Click the Connection button to return to the initial Link Information screen. Click the Save to Profile button to save the currently active connection settings to a profile.Figure 5-3: Link Information- Wireless Network Status
19Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink InformationWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter StatisticsThe 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 packets received by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Clear Counters button was last pressed.Packets Transmitted - This shows the packets transmitted from the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Clear Counters button was last pressed.Bytes Received - This shows the bytes received by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Clear Counters button was last pressed.Bytes Transmitted - This shows the bytes transmitted by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Clear Counters button was last pressed.Driver Version - This shows the version of the Adapter’s driver.Signal Strength - This is the intensity of the wireless signal received by the Adapter.Transmit Power - This is the power output at which the Adapter is transmitting. Transmit power is the amount of power used by a radio transceiver to send the signal out. It is generally measured in milliwatts, which you can convert to dBm. For a typical Wireless-N network, it is estimated to be at 10dBM in average. Here it states as auto to mean the network is transmitting at an average Wireless-N power output.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.Click the Connection 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. Click the Clear Counters button to reset the statistics.Figure 5-4: Link Information - Wireless Network Statistics
20Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorProfilesWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter ProfilesThe 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.Profile InformationFor each profile selected, the following are listed:Wireless Mode - This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use.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 - 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 Connect.New - Click the New button to create a new profile. See the next section, “Create a New Profile,” for detailed instructions.Edit - Select the profile you want to change, and then click the Edit button. See the section, “Editing a New Profile,” for detailed instructions.Import - Click the Import button 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 the Export button. Direct Windows to the appropriate folder, and click the Save button.Delete - Select the profile you want to delete, and then click the Delete button. NOTE: If you want to export more than one profile, you have to export them one at a time.NOTE: Default profile cannot be deleted.Figure 5-5: Profiles
21Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Create a New ProfileThe next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen.This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter.•Available Wireless Network. (For most users.) Use this option if you already have a network set up. 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. If your network is not listed on this screen, select Manual Setup to set up the adapter manually. This method of setting up the Adapter is intended for Advanced Users only.The setup for each option is described, step by step, under the appropriate heading on the following pages.Click Back to go back to the previous screen.Available Wireless 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 you have wireless security enabled on your network, continue to step 2. One of these security screens will be shown. If you don’t have wireless security enabled, continue to step 3. 2. If your network has the wireless security WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), this screen will appear. Select 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 16 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.)Figure 5-6: Creating Profiles - Available Wireless NetworkFigure 5-7: Creating Profiles - WEP Key Needed
22Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter WEP Key - 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 Step 3.If your network has the wireless security WPA Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) enabled, this screen will appear. Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a Pre-shared Key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3.If your network has the wireless security WPA2 Personal enabled, this screen will appear. Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a Pre-shared Key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3.For connecting with other authentication method, please see the next section "Manual Setup"on page 23.3. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click Connect to Network to connect to your network, implement the new settings, and return to the Link Information screen. Congratulations! The profile has been successfully configured.Figure 5-9: Creating Profiles - CongratulationsFigure 5-8: Creating Profiles - WPA-Personal Needed
23Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Manual SetupIf your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Manual Setup. 1. Click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the adapter manually.2. The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor 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 the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen. Figure 5-10: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Network Settings
24Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 3. 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. 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 the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear.Select the correct operating 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.Click the Next button. Click the Back button to change any settings.5. If your wireless network doesn’t have wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button to continue. Proceed to Step 6.If your wireless network has wireless security, select the method of security used: WEP, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, RADIUS or LEAP. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WPA uses a stronger security method than WEP and WPA2 defines an even stronger encryption, authentication, and key management than WPA. RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. LEAP stands for Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol. It uses username and password-based authentication between a wireless client and a RADIUS server. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Proceed to the appropriate section for your security method: WEP, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, RADIUS, or LEAP.Figure 5-11: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Modeencryption: encoding data transmitted in a network.wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security.wpa (wi-fi protected access): a wireless security protocolusing TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.wpa2 offers a stronger encryption than wpa by using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) which is a block cipher with block sizes of 128, 192 or 256 bits.
25Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter WEPWEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. This 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. 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”.Advanced UsersTX 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, so it will auto-detect for Shared Key or Open System authentication. For Shared Key authentication, both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication. For Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication. If you are not sure which authentication method to select, keep the default, Auto.Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.WPA PersonalWPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. WPA2 only uses AES for encryption. Select TKIP or AES for encryption for WPA Personal. Then enter a Passphrase that is 8-63 characters in length.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. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Figure 5-13: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA PersonalFigure 5-12: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WEP
26Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter WPA2 PersonalEnter a Pre-shared Key that is 8-63 characters in length.Pre-shared Key - Enter a Pre-shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Pre-shared Key field. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.WPA EnterpriseWPA Enterprise features WPA security 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 authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP, as well as two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. WPA2 Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP, but only AES encryption method is used.Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.EAP-TLSIf you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.PEAPIf you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, 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. Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-14: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA2 PersonalFigure 5-15: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLSFigure 5-16: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP
27Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter WPA2 EnterpriseWPA2 Enterprise features WPA2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA2 Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP.Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.EAP-TLSIf you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.PEAPIf you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, 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. Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-18: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - PEAPFigure 5-17: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - EAP-TLS
28Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter RADIUSRADIUS features use of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) RADIUS offers two authentication types: EAP-TLS and PEAP.Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.EAP-TLSIf you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.PEAPIf you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, 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. Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.LEAPLightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol is a mutual authentication method that uses a username and password based system.Login method - Select the login method your network is using, Manual Login or Windows Login.If you select manual login, enter the username and password in the username and password field accordingly. Enter the password again in the confirm filed.Figure 5-20: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - LEAPFigure 5-19: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - RADIUS
29Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 6. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next and show the new settings. To save the new settings, click the Save button. To edit the new settings, click the Back button. To exit the Manual Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit.7. The Congratulations screen will appear next. Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings immediately and return to the Link Information screen. Click Return to Profile Screen to keep the current settings active and return to the Profiles screen.Congratulations! The profile has been successfully configured.Figure 5-21: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Confirm New SettingsFigure 5-22: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Congratulations
30Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorEditing a ProfileWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Editing a ProfileSelect the profile that you would like to edit in the profile list and click on Edit button. The next screen would be the Wireless Mode. Following the steps below to complete the task:1. 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. 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 the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.2. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step3 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear.Select the correct operating 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.Click the Next button. Click the Back button to change any settings.Figure 5-23: Editing Profiles - Wireless ModeFigure 5-24: Editing Profiles - Ad Hoc Mode
31Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorEditing a ProfileWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 3. If your wireless network doesn’t have wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button to continue. Proceed to Step 4.If your wireless network has wireless security, select the method of security used: WEP, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, RADIUS or LEAP. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WPA uses a stronger security method than WEP and WPA2 defines an even stronger encryption, authentication, and key management than WPA. RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. LEAP stands for Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol. It uses username and password-based authentication between a wireless client and a RADIUS server. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Proceed to the appropriate section for your security method: WEP, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, RADIUS, or LEAP.WEPWEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. This 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. 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”.Advanced UsersTX 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, so it will auto-detect for Shared Key or Open System authentication. For Shared Key authentication, both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication. For Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication. If you are not sure which authentication method to select, keep the default, Auto.Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-25: Editing Profiles - Wireless SecurityFigure 5-26: Editing Profiles - Wireless Security-WEP
32Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorEditing a ProfileWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter WPA PersonalWPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. WPA2 only uses AES for encryption. Select TKIP or AES for encryption for WPA Personal. Then enter a Passphrase that is 8-63 characters in length.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. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.WPA2 PersonalEnter a Pre-shared Key that is 8-63 characters in length.Pre-shared Key - Enter a Pre-shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Pre-shared Key field. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-27: Editing Profiles - Wireless Security-WPA PersonalFigure 5-28: Editing Profiles - Wireless Security -WPA2 Personal
33Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorEditing a ProfileWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter WPA EnterpriseWPA/WPA2 Enterprise features WPA security 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 authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP, as well as two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. WPA2 Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP, but only AES encryption method is used.Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.EAP-TLSIf you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.PEAPIf you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, 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. Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-29: Editing Profiles - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLSFigure 5-30: Editing Profiles - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP
34Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorEditing a ProfileWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter WPA2 EnterpriseWPA2 Enterprise features WPA2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA2 Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP.Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.EAP-TLSIf you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.PEAPIf you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, 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. Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-31: Editing Profiles - Wireless Security -WPA2 Enterprise - EAP-TLSFigure 5-32: Editing Profiles - Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - PEAP
35Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorEditing a ProfileWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter RADIUSRADIUS features use of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) RADIUS offers two authentication types: EAP-TLS and PEAP.Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.EAP-TLSIf you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.PEAPIf you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, 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. Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.LEAPLightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol is a mutual authentication method that uses a username and password based system.Login method - Select the login method your network is using, Manual Login or Windows Login.If you select manual login, enter the username and password in the username and password field accordingly. Enter the password again in the confirm filed.Figure 5-33: Editing Profiles - Wireless Security - RADIUSFigure 5-34: Editing Profiles - Wireless Security - LEAP
36Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorEditing a ProfileWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 4. The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor 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 the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.5. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next and show the new settings. To save the new settings, click the Save button. To edit the new settings, click the Back button. To exit the Manual Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit.6. The Congratulations screen will appear next. Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings immediately and return to the Link Information screen. Click Return to Profile Screen to keep the current settings active and return to the Profiles screen.Congratulations! The profile has been successfully configured.Figure 5-37: Editing Profiles - CongratulationsFigure 5-36: Editing Profiles - Confirm New SettingsFigure 5-35: Editing Profiles - Network Settings
37Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorSite SurveyWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Figure 5-38: Site SurveySite 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%.For more information about classification of the Access Points, please see section "AP Classification" of Chapter 6.Site InformationFor each network selected, the following settings for each SSID are listed:Wireless Mode - This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use.Network Type - The type of your network connection in either wireless-a, wireless-b,wireless-g or wireless-n is displayed here.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.The Access Points in the Site Survey list will be represented with different icons that will indicate Access Points in various states of classification. For instance, trusted Access Points are green, untrusted Access Points are red, and unclassified Access Points are blue. And if there is a lock next to it, it indicates the Access Point has a security method enabled.
38Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorTroubleshootingWireless-N Business Notebook Adapter TroubleshootingThe Troubleshooting screen lets you troubleshoot your wireless connection.Address Type - This shows the addressing method of your station.IP Address - This shows the current IP Address of your station.Subnet Mask - This shows the subnet mask of your IP addressing.Default Gateway - This shows the default gateway of your IP addressing.You may click Repair to troubleshoot your connection to the wireless network. Repair will disconnect your station from the network and then reconnect, in order to re-establish an IP address. You may also click FAQ to view the FAQ pages from the Linksys website.AdministrationThe Administration screen lets you administer your Security Monitor account and modify your Access Point’s username and password. Please select on a button to log in to either the Security Monitor account or Account Management as the Access Point's administrator.Log in as the Security Monitor account to access the classification and Security Monitor functions:Enter the Security Monitor's account name and password and retype the password in the confirm field. Click Next to proceed with more administrative options.Once you have logged in successfully, the Classification and Security Monitor Tab appears. Please see the next chapter "The Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor"on page 41 for more information.Figure 5-39: TroubleshootingFigure 5-40: Administration

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