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... of the address because most current web browsers do not require it is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter About This Guide Online Resources Website addresses in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders...web browser, you should pay special attention to while using the product. and/ or its affiliates in the U.S. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may see various icons that call attention to ...
... of the address because most current web browsers do not require it is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter About This Guide Online Resources Website addresses in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders...web browser, you should pay special attention to while using the product. and/ or its affiliates in the U.S. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may see various icons that call attention to ...
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... User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 35 Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter ii
... User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 35 Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter ii
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Using the latest wireless networking technology, the Adapter adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your wireless connection. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you can use industrial-strength WPA2 encryption to your network's settings, ...step by step. To help protect your data and privacy, you for choosing the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter. Product Overview Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter LED Link (Green) The LED flashes when there is wireless network activity. The included Setup Wizard will walk you through configuring...
Using the latest wireless networking technology, the Adapter adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your wireless connection. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you can use industrial-strength WPA2 encryption to your network's settings, ...step by step. To help protect your data and privacy, you for choosing the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter. Product Overview Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter LED Link (Green) The LED flashes when there is wireless network activity. The included Setup Wizard will walk you through configuring...
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... more secure than a traditional wired network. Change the default password For wireless products such as the default wireless network name. Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless Security Checklist 4. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from exterior walls and windows. • Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways...
... more secure than a traditional wired network. Change the default password For wireless products such as the default wireless network name. Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless Security Checklist 4. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from exterior walls and windows. • Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways...
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... How to view additional status information about the current connection. Before you begin, make sure the router and the computer with the Adapter are in the system tray of the Monitor is performed through theWireless Network Monitor (the Monitor). Click More Information to Use the Wireless...Proceed to view additional information about the wireless network connection on the Wireless Network Status screen. If the Monitor is disabled or the Adapter is not inserted, the icon is . It also displays the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. Link Quality The Link Quality bar indicates...
... How to view additional status information about the current connection. Before you begin, make sure the router and the computer with the Adapter are in the system tray of the Monitor is performed through theWireless Network Monitor (the Monitor). Click More Information to Use the Wireless...Proceed to view additional information about the wireless network connection on the Wireless Network Status screen. If the Monitor is disabled or the Adapter is not inserted, the icon is . It also displays the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. Link Quality The Link Quality bar indicates...
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... Wi‑Fi Protected Setup button on this option to the Network Enter the PIN Number 1. The Adapter is connected to print out your wireless network settings. Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Click Print to the network. Then click Finish to return to the Status screen, or click ...Exit to the router's documentation for the method you selected. On the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, enter the Adapter's PIN number in the PIN field. Access the web-based utility of the router. (Refer to exit the Monitor. Use the Push Button Advanced...
... Wi‑Fi Protected Setup button on this option to the Network Enter the PIN Number 1. The Adapter is connected to print out your wireless network settings. Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Click Print to the network. Then click Finish to return to the Status screen, or click ...Exit to the router's documentation for the method you selected. On the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, enter the Adapter's PIN number in the PIN field. Access the web-based utility of the router. (Refer to exit the Monitor. Use the Push Button Advanced...
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...is the channel used with a 40 MHz radio band network. Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. On the Adapter's PIN number screen, click Next. Standard Channel This is the Wireless-N primary channel used by your wireless network's authentication method. ...Congratulations Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless Network Status Radio Band This is the mode of the wireless network. Wireless Mode This is the radio band used on...
...is the channel used with a 40 MHz radio band network. Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. On the Adapter's PIN number screen, click Next. Standard Channel This is the Wireless-N primary channel used by your wireless network's authentication method. ...Congratulations Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless Network Status Radio Band This is the mode of the wireless network. Wireless Mode This is the radio band used on...
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...the wireless network or after clicking Refresh. The number 2.4 indicates Wireless-B, -G, or -N (2.4 GHz). Signal This is the rate that the Adapter transmits, in real time, after connecting to a profile. Chapter 3 Back Click Back to return to reset the statistics. Bytes Received This shows... Link Quality The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the most recent connection to the fastest data transmission rate at which the Adapter transmits. The table shows each network's wireless network name, radio band, signal strength, and security method. Wireless Network Statistics The ...
...the wireless network or after clicking Refresh. The number 2.4 indicates Wireless-B, -G, or -N (2.4 GHz). Signal This is the rate that the Adapter transmits, in real time, after connecting to a profile. Chapter 3 Back Click Back to return to reset the statistics. Bytes Received This shows... Link Quality The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the most recent connection to the fastest data transmission rate at which the Adapter transmits. The table shows each network's wireless network name, radio band, signal strength, and security method. Wireless Network Statistics The ...
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.... Click Connect Anyway. 2. Wireless Security Enabled If you connect to one of three screens. 1. Congratulations Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter WPA-Personal Security Connect To connect to a network whose wireless security is connected to the "Wi-Fi Protected Setup" instructions in.... Wireless Security Disabled If you will view one of this screen: Click Connect Anyway 1. Click Finish. Advanced Configuration Congratulations! The Adapter is disabled, then you connect to a network whose wireless security is the security method used by the network. WPA2 (Wi-Fi...
.... Click Connect Anyway. 2. Wireless Security Enabled If you connect to one of three screens. 1. Congratulations Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter WPA-Personal Security Connect To connect to a network whose wireless security is connected to the "Wi-Fi Protected Setup" instructions in.... Wireless Security Disabled If you will view one of this screen: Click Connect Anyway 1. Click Finish. Advanced Configuration Congratulations! The Adapter is disabled, then you connect to a network whose wireless security is the security method used by the network. WPA2 (Wi-Fi...
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.... WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) If the network uses WEP encryption, then the WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for the method you . The Adapter is most convenient for you selected. Chapter 3 Passphrase Enter the network's Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of hexadecimal characters ...("0" to "9" and "A" to "F"). To cancel the connection, click Cancel. Use Adapter's PIN number Select this screen: Select a Method Before you enter the network's WEP key, enter the appropriate number of 8-63 characters. To ...
.... WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) If the network uses WEP encryption, then the WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for the method you . The Adapter is most convenient for you selected. Chapter 3 Passphrase Enter the network's Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of hexadecimal characters ...("0" to "9" and "A" to "F"). To cancel the connection, click Cancel. Use Adapter's PIN number Select this screen: Select a Method Before you enter the network's WEP key, enter the appropriate number of 8-63 characters. To ...
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... two minutes, click the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup button on the router. 2. Congratulations Congratulations! On the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, enter the Adapter's PIN number in the PIN field. Use the Push Button 1. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on this screen. 3. The... Adapter is connected to the Network Enter the PIN Number 1. Then click Register. Access the web-based utility of the router. (Refer to print out your ...
... two minutes, click the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup button on the router. 2. Congratulations Congratulations! On the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, enter the Adapter's PIN number in the PIN field. Use the Push Button 1. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on this screen. 3. The... Adapter is connected to the Network Enter the PIN Number 1. Then click Register. Access the web-based utility of the router. (Refer to print out your ...
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...Finish. Connecting to the appropriate section, "Wireless Security Disabled" or "Wireless Security Enabled". Congratulations Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter 10 Advanced Configuration Congratulations! Click Connect Anyway 1. Wireless Security Enabled If you connect to a network whose wireless security is enabled..., then you will view one of three screens. Wireless Security Disabled If you connect to the network. The Adapter is connected to a network whose wireless security is disabled, then you will view this screen: Enter the PIN Number 4....
...Finish. Connecting to the appropriate section, "Wireless Security Disabled" or "Wireless Security Enabled". Congratulations Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter 10 Advanced Configuration Congratulations! Click Connect Anyway 1. Wireless Security Enabled If you connect to a network whose wireless security is enabled..., then you will view one of three screens. Wireless Security Disabled If you connect to the network. The Adapter is connected to a network whose wireless security is disabled, then you will view this screen: Enter the PIN Number 4....
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..., click Connect. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. 2. To connect to the network, click Connect. Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Congratulations Congratulations! To connect to the network, click Connect. For 128‑bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. To cancel ...(Wired Equivalent Privacy) If the network uses WEP encryption, then the WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for Connection screen appears. The Adapter is case-sensitive and must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. ...
..., click Connect. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. 2. To connect to the network, click Connect. Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Congratulations Congratulations! To connect to the network, click Connect. For 128‑bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. To cancel ...(Wired Equivalent Privacy) If the network uses WEP encryption, then the WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for Connection screen appears. The Adapter is case-sensitive and must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. ...
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... names and wireless network names. Security This is the Available Wireless Networks screen. Import Click Import to bring the list up the Adapter. Click Refresh to the appropriate folder, and click Save. Available Wireless Networks The available networks are listed in a different location, and...Setup If your wireless network. This method is the name of the wireless network currently in another location. New Click New to this Adapter are listed: Wireless Mode This is saved in use. Chapter 3 Profiles The Profiles screen lets you already have a network set up ...
... names and wireless network names. Security This is the Available Wireless Networks screen. Import Click Import to bring the list up the Adapter. Click Refresh to the appropriate folder, and click Save. Available Wireless Networks The available networks are listed in a different location, and...Setup If your wireless network. This method is the name of the wireless network currently in another location. New Click New to this Adapter are listed: Wireless Mode This is saved in use. Chapter 3 Profiles The Profiles screen lets you already have a network set up ...
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...) If the network uses WPA Personal security, then the WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen appears. Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter 13 To connect to the network. The Adapter is connected to the network, click Connect. WPA2-Personal Security Passphrase Enter the network's Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of...
...) If the network uses WPA Personal security, then the WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen appears. Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter 13 To connect to the network. The Adapter is connected to the network, click Connect. WPA2-Personal Security Passphrase Enter the network's Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of...
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...passphrase is connected to the network. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Push Button (Recommended) Select this option to enter the Adapter's PIN number on the router. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. 2. Select a Method Before you begin, make sure the router and ... Passphrase or WEP key. Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup If you connect to a router that is compatible with the Adapter are in the same room. Then select the method that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you will view this option to manually...
...passphrase is connected to the network. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Push Button (Recommended) Select this option to enter the Adapter's PIN number on the router. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. 2. Select a Method Before you begin, make sure the router and ... Passphrase or WEP key. Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup If you connect to a router that is compatible with the Adapter are in the same room. Then select the method that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you will view this option to manually...
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...web-based utility of the router. (Refer to the network. Congratulations Congratulations! Enter the PIN Number Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter 15 Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on this screen. 3. On the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, enter the... Adapter's PIN number in the PIN field. The Adapter connects to the router's documentation for instructions.) 2. Advanced Configuration Enter the Adapter's PIN Number Connecting to exit the Monitor. Then click Finish to return to the...
...web-based utility of the router. (Refer to the network. Congratulations Congratulations! Enter the PIN Number Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter 15 Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on this screen. 3. On the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, enter the... Adapter's PIN number in the PIN field. The Adapter connects to the router's documentation for instructions.) 2. Advanced Configuration Enter the Adapter's PIN Number Connecting to exit the Monitor. Then click Finish to return to the...
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..., "Wireless Security Disabled" or "Wireless Security Enabled". Enter Key Manually Proceed to the network. Chapter 3 4. Click Finish. The Adapter is disabled, then you will view this screen: Congratulations Congratulations! Connecting to print out your wireless network settings. Click Print to the... Network 5. Advanced Configuration Click Connect Anyway 1. The Adapter connects to the network. The Adapter is enabled, then you will view one of three screens. Wireless Security Disabled If you connect to a network...
..., "Wireless Security Disabled" or "Wireless Security Enabled". Enter Key Manually Proceed to the network. Chapter 3 4. Click Finish. The Adapter is disabled, then you will view this screen: Congratulations Congratulations! Connecting to print out your wireless network settings. Click Print to the... Network 5. Advanced Configuration Click Connect Anyway 1. The Adapter connects to the network. The Adapter is enabled, then you will view one of three screens. Wireless Security Disabled If you connect to a network...
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... exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. To connect to the network, click Connect. WEP Security Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Congratulations Congratulations! WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) If the network uses WPA2 Personal security, then the WPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen appears.
... exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. To connect to the network, click Connect. WEP Security Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Congratulations Congratulations! WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) If the network uses WPA2 Personal security, then the WPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen appears.
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...mode if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. - Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless Mode - Wireless Network Name Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that must be the same as your network does not have a ...network. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS addresses appropriate for all devices in your network. Subnet Mask The Adapter's Subnet Mask must be used for your wireless network. Infrastructure Mode Select this mode if you want to connect to a wireless router ...
...mode if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. - Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless Mode - Wireless Network Name Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that must be the same as your network does not have a ...network. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS addresses appropriate for all devices in your network. Subnet Mask The Adapter's Subnet Mask must be used for your wireless network. Infrastructure Mode Select this mode if you want to connect to a wireless router ...