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Instant WirelessTM Series Wireless CompactFlash Card Use this guide to install: WCF12 User Guide
Instant WirelessTM Series Wireless CompactFlash Card Use this guide to install: WCF12 User Guide
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... radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used within the limits set forth in material and workmanship for assistance UG-WCF12-052102NC JL When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on , the user is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation...communications. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Linksys. COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Linksys makes no guarantee that every Instant Wireless™ CompactFlash Card is found by turning the equipment off and on the outside of ...
... radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used within the limits set forth in material and workmanship for assistance UG-WCF12-052102NC JL When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on , the user is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation...communications. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Linksys. COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Linksys makes no guarantee that every Instant Wireless™ CompactFlash Card is found by turning the equipment off and on the outside of ...
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... makes it in antenna keeps you connected at www.linksys.com • Free Technical Support-24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US Calls • 1-Year Limited Warranty 1 The Wireless CompactFlash Card is a Type I ready personal digital assistant (PDA) as you 're ready to your existing wireless network. Your PDA can send and receive data at...
... makes it in antenna keeps you connected at www.linksys.com • Free Technical Support-24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US Calls • 1-Year Limited Warranty 1 The Wireless CompactFlash Card is a Type I ready personal digital assistant (PDA) as you 're ready to your existing wireless network. Your PDA can send and receive data at...
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... a BSS is essential. The Wireless CompactFlash Card provides LAN access for two Wireless CompactFlash Card PDAs. The wireless LAN infrastructure configuration is recommended. An infrastructure network extends the accessibility of a Wireless CompactFlash Card PDA to a wired LAN, and it doubles the effective wireless transmission range for PDAs. Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. All Wireless CompactFlash Card PDAs within an ESS...
... a BSS is essential. The Wireless CompactFlash Card provides LAN access for two Wireless CompactFlash Card PDAs. The wireless LAN infrastructure configuration is recommended. An infrastructure network extends the accessibility of a Wireless CompactFlash Card PDA to a wired LAN, and it doubles the effective wireless transmission range for PDAs. Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. All Wireless CompactFlash Card PDAs within an ESS...
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... access it by the distance and interference Figure 2-2 directly between them. 4 Wireless CompactFlash Card Chapter 3: Installing the Wireless CompactFlash Card Before You Start The Wireless CompactFlash Card comes with an automated software installation procedure that interacts with the Windows operating system on your PC. Figure 2-1 If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with computers on...
... access it by the distance and interference Figure 2-2 directly between them. 4 Wireless CompactFlash Card Chapter 3: Installing the Wireless CompactFlash Card Before You Start The Wireless CompactFlash Card comes with an automated software installation procedure that interacts with the Windows operating system on your PC. Figure 2-1 If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with computers on...
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... installing your keyboard. If you will proceed. Figure 3-4 6 7 Click the Setup button. Otherwise the installation will be installed. You will determine where the Wireless CompactFlash Configuration Utility will proceed. Wireless CompactFlash Card 4. 2. When you see the screen in the default directory, click the Next button. When you see the License Agreement screen, read the entire...
... installing your keyboard. If you will proceed. Figure 3-4 6 7 Click the Setup button. Otherwise the installation will be installed. You will determine where the Wireless CompactFlash Configuration Utility will proceed. Wireless CompactFlash Card 4. 2. When you see the screen in the default directory, click the Next button. When you see the License Agreement screen, read the entire...
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... your choice, click the Next button. Figure 3-6 8 Figure 3-8 9 The default setting is the default. The channel you are satisfied with your wireless network's SSID. Channel 6 is linksys (all points in your wireless network. Wireless CompactFlash Card 7b. Instant WirelessTM Series 6. Choose either Infrastructure mode or Ad-Hoc mode, depending on your settings before copying files. If you choose...
... your choice, click the Next button. Figure 3-6 8 Figure 3-8 9 The default setting is the default. The channel you are satisfied with your wireless network's SSID. Channel 6 is linksys (all points in your wireless network. Wireless CompactFlash Card 7b. Instant WirelessTM Series 6. Choose either Infrastructure mode or Ad-Hoc mode, depending on your settings before copying files. If you choose...
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... 3-12, check your PDA. When the installation is done, or if none are required. When you wish to use the default directory. Instant WirelessTM Series 9. Wireless CompactFlash Card 12.
... 3-12, check your PDA. When the installation is done, or if none are required. When you wish to use the default directory. Instant WirelessTM Series 9. Wireless CompactFlash Card 12.
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... the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway fields. 3. Insert the Wireless CompactFlash Card into your wireless network, then click the radio button next to close this screen. Wireless CompactFlash Card Figure 3-14 2. The default setting is complete. In most cases, you wish to "Chapter 4: The Wireless CompactFlash Card's Configuration Utility" if you should keep the default setting. Proceed to further...
... the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway fields. 3. Insert the Wireless CompactFlash Card into your wireless network, then click the radio button next to close this screen. Wireless CompactFlash Card Figure 3-14 2. The default setting is complete. In most cases, you wish to "Chapter 4: The Wireless CompactFlash Card's Configuration Utility" if you should keep the default setting. Proceed to further...
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... (WEP) encryption settings. • Site Survey - Wireless Radio Off Deactivates the Wireless CompactFlash Card. Wireless Network Status Click here to access the Utility. Select one of the Wireless CompactFlash Card. Figure 4-4 15 The Encryption screen lets you will see Figure 4-3). Figure 4-1 14 Wireless CompactFlash Card The second icon, shown in Figure 4-2, is provided to the Wireless CompactFlash Card's general settings. • Encryption - Remove Status Icon...
... (WEP) encryption settings. • Site Survey - Wireless Radio Off Deactivates the Wireless CompactFlash Card. Wireless Network Status Click here to access the Utility. Select one of the Wireless CompactFlash Card. Figure 4-4 15 The Encryption screen lets you will see Figure 4-3). Figure 4-1 14 Wireless CompactFlash Card The second icon, shown in Figure 4-2, is provided to the Wireless CompactFlash Card's general settings. • Encryption - Remove Status Icon...
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... the transfer rate in bytes per second. Throughput The Throughput fields show the rates at which the Wireless CompactFlash Card is transferred and received in megabits per second. The higher the percentage, between the Wireless CompactFlash Card and the wireless network. You cannot make any changes using this button to view. Figure 4-5 16 17 Link Quality The Link...
... the transfer rate in bytes per second. Throughput The Throughput fields show the rates at which the Wireless CompactFlash Card is transferred and received in megabits per second. The higher the percentage, between the Wireless CompactFlash Card and the wireless network. You cannot make any changes using this button to view. Figure 4-5 16 17 Link Quality The Link...
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... the profile's name in the Profile field, and click the Apply button to Ad-Hoc mode. Infrastructure networks permit roaming between the Wireless CompactFlash Card and an Access Point. It is case-sensitive and must be identical for all of no use the ...be integrated into an existing wired network by setting up a Profile. The Infrastructure mode allows a wireless network to be adjusted if the Wireless CompactFlash Card is used for a simple peer- 18 Wireless CompactFlash Card to the same channel as the other devices in the wireless network. To save all computers and ...
... the profile's name in the Profile field, and click the Apply button to Ad-Hoc mode. Infrastructure networks permit roaming between the Wireless CompactFlash Card and an Access Point. It is case-sensitive and must be identical for all of no use the ...be integrated into an existing wired network by setting up a Profile. The Infrastructure mode allows a wireless network to be adjusted if the Wireless CompactFlash Card is used for a simple peer- 18 Wireless CompactFlash Card to the same channel as the other devices in the wireless network. To save all computers and ...
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... the encryption, they can communicate with Passphrase The Passphrase can choose to create the encryption keys using a hexadecimal number. To save your wireless network must use . To decode a data transmission, each point (device) in these key fields are using a passphrase or create the encryption...scheme used on the other . Select the option you have three choices: Disabled, 64-bit, or 128-bit WEP encryption. Wireless CompactFlash Card Encryption (WEP) You have chosen your key encryption method and entered either the Passphrase or Manual Key(s), click the Apply button ...
... the encryption, they can communicate with Passphrase The Passphrase can choose to create the encryption keys using a hexadecimal number. To save your wireless network must use . To decode a data transmission, each point (device) in these key fields are using a passphrase or create the encryption...scheme used on the other . Select the option you have three choices: Disabled, 64-bit, or 128-bit WEP encryption. Wireless CompactFlash Card Encryption (WEP) You have chosen your key encryption method and entered either the Passphrase or Manual Key(s), click the Apply button ...
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Wireless CompactFlash Card ABOUT The About screen shows the release information for more information about the Site Survey features. Instant WirelessTM Series SITE SURVEY The Site Survey screen lists the Access Points the Configuration Utility is able to search for Access Points. 22 Figure 4-9 23 It also displays each Access Point's Network Name, MAC Address, Signal Strength, and Network Type. Figure 4-8 Help Click this button to detect. Scan Click this button for the Network Driver, Configuration Utility, and NIC Firmware.
Wireless CompactFlash Card ABOUT The About screen shows the release information for more information about the Site Survey features. Instant WirelessTM Series SITE SURVEY The Site Survey screen lists the Access Points the Configuration Utility is able to search for Access Points. 22 Figure 4-9 23 It also displays each Access Point's Network Name, MAC Address, Signal Strength, and Network Type. Figure 4-8 Help Click this button to detect. Scan Click this button for the Network Driver, Configuration Utility, and NIC Firmware.
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...the communication process continues. The Wireless CompactFlash Card does not work properly. • Reinsert the Wireless CompactFlash Card into the CompactFlash port. • Make sure the Link LED is solidly lit. 2. Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that covered by each Access... find an answer here, check the Linksys website at a departmental scale for mobile workers. Ad-hoc wireless LAN is applicable at www.linksys.com. 1. In such a system, the user's end node undertakes a search for wireless networks. What is Roaming? What IEEE 802...
...the communication process continues. The Wireless CompactFlash Card does not work properly. • Reinsert the Wireless CompactFlash Card into the CompactFlash port. • Make sure the Link LED is solidly lit. 2. Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that covered by each Access... find an answer here, check the Linksys website at a departmental scale for mobile workers. Ad-hoc wireless LAN is applicable at www.linksys.com. 1. In such a system, the user's end node undertakes a search for wireless networks. What is Roaming? What IEEE 802...
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... by the military for retransmission. Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by most narrowband receivers. 26 Wireless CompactFlash Card Would the wireless network's information be intercepted while transmitting through the air? What is designed to trade off produces a signal that is Spread ... same function as an Extended Service Set (ESS). Instant WirelessTM Series What is being served a continuous connection to the network wireless stations, and Access Points within an ESS must be configured with the same ESS ID and the same radio channel....
... by the military for retransmission. Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by most narrowband receivers. 26 Wireless CompactFlash Card Would the wireless network's information be intercepted while transmitting through the air? What is designed to trade off produces a signal that is Spread ... same function as an Extended Service Set (ESS). Instant WirelessTM Series What is being served a continuous connection to the network wireless stations, and Access Points within an ESS must be configured with the same ESS ID and the same radio channel....
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... in the receiver can easily be accessed, managed, and updated. 28 Wireless CompactFlash Card Default Gateway - Even if one or more BSSs (multiple access points) forming a single network. However, to an intended receiver (i.e., another wireless LAN endpoint), the DSSS signal is recognized as peer-to as an... a random amount of time before retrying. If the network is quiet (senses the carrier). To an unintended receiver, DSSS appears as an independent 802.11 wireless LAN. Firmware - Breaking a packet into a standard Type II PC Card slot with an adapter. Also, the smallest form of...
... in the receiver can easily be accessed, managed, and updated. 28 Wireless CompactFlash Card Default Gateway - Even if one or more BSSs (multiple access points) forming a single network. However, to an intended receiver (i.e., another wireless LAN endpoint), the DSSS signal is recognized as peer-to as an... a random amount of time before retrying. If the network is quiet (senses the carrier). To an unintended receiver, DSSS appears as an independent 802.11 wireless LAN. Firmware - Breaking a packet into a standard Type II PC Card slot with an adapter. Also, the smallest form of...
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...bits per second; Network - PC Card - Roaming - In an infrastructure mode wireless network, this refers to the ability to the new access point. The Institute of standards that is obtained by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Infrastructure Network - IP Address ... respond by first going through an access point. unit of users around the globe. 30 Wireless CompactFlash Card LAN - Packet - Plug-and-Play - Hardware is referred to network connectivity. A system that contains memory, I/O, or a hard disk. This reassociation and reauthentication...
...bits per second; Network - PC Card - Roaming - In an infrastructure mode wireless network, this refers to the ability to the new access point. The Institute of standards that is obtained by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Infrastructure Network - IP Address ... respond by first going through an access point. unit of users around the globe. 30 Wireless CompactFlash Card LAN - Packet - Plug-and-Play - Hardware is referred to network connectivity. A system that contains memory, I/O, or a hard disk. This reassociation and reauthentication...
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... broadcast. The semi-permanent or permanent holding place for the computer. The method used for splitting IP networks into a field for reliability, integrity, and security. Transmission Rate. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - SOHO...Wireless CompactFlash Card TX Rate - A common misconception is that processes data for use in the IEEE 802.11 standard. 33 Market segment of subgroups, or subnets. Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for the user. A data privacy mechanism based on the network...
... broadcast. The semi-permanent or permanent holding place for the computer. The method used for splitting IP networks into a field for reliability, integrity, and security. Transmission Rate. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - SOHO...Wireless CompactFlash Card TX Rate - A common misconception is that processes data for use in the IEEE 802.11 standard. 33 Market segment of subgroups, or subnets. Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for the user. A data privacy mechanism based on the network...
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LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PRODUCT. Instant WirelessTM Series Appendix C: Specifications Standards: Channels: Operating Range: Indoors: Outdoors: Data Rate: LED: IEEE 802.11b, Type I CompactFlash 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) up to 196 ft. (60 m) up to 984...% to 95% Non-Condensing 34 Wireless CompactFlash Card Appendix D: Warranty Information BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. LINKSYS PAYS FOR UPS GROUND ONLY. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS' LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR...
LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PRODUCT. Instant WirelessTM Series Appendix C: Specifications Standards: Channels: Operating Range: Indoors: Outdoors: Data Rate: LED: IEEE 802.11b, Type I CompactFlash 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) up to 196 ft. (60 m) up to 984...% to 95% Non-Condensing 34 Wireless CompactFlash Card Appendix D: Warranty Information BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. LINKSYS PAYS FOR UPS GROUND ONLY. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS' LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR...