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... your property or product. and/ or its affiliates in front of the web address. Online Resources Website addresses in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard About This Guide i About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may have to add http:// in the U.S. and certain other countries...
... your property or product. and/ or its affiliates in front of the web address. Online Resources Website addresses in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard About This Guide i About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may have to add http:// in the U.S. and certain other countries...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 LEDs 3 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 4 General Network Security Guidelines 4 Additional Security Tips 4 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 5 How to Access the Wireless Network Monitor 5 How to Use the Wireless Network Monitor 5 Status 5 Connect 8 Profiles 13 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 25 Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 26 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 26 Appendix C: Specifications 28 Appendix D: Warranty Information 29 Limited Warranty 29 Appendix E: Regulatory Information 31...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 LEDs 3 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 4 General Network Security Guidelines 4 Additional Security Tips 4 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 5 How to Access the Wireless Network Monitor 5 How to Use the Wireless Network Monitor 5 Status 5 Connect 8 Profiles 13 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 25 Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 26 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 26 Appendix C: Specifications 28 Appendix D: Warranty Information 29 Limited Warranty 29 Appendix E: Regulatory Information 31...
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... Setup Wizard will walk you for choosing the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless‑N ExpressCard. Using the latest wireless networking technology, Wireless-N (draft 802.11n), the ExpressCard adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on . Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you through configuring the ExpressCard to your network's settings, step by industrial-strength WPA2 encryption. Link/Act (Blue) The Link/Act LED flashes when there is powered on your notebook computer. NOTE: This User Guide uses the terms ExpressCard and Adapter...
... Setup Wizard will walk you for choosing the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless‑N ExpressCard. Using the latest wireless networking technology, Wireless-N (draft 802.11n), the ExpressCard adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on . Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you through configuring the ExpressCard to your network's settings, step by industrial-strength WPA2 encryption. Link/Act (Blue) The Link/Act LED flashes when there is powered on your notebook computer. NOTE: This User Guide uses the terms ExpressCard and Adapter...
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... in length. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Wireless Security Checklist 4. To protect the information as access points, routers, and gateways, you want to change the wireless network name to something unique to guess. 3. Change the default wireless network name or SSID Wireless devices have a default password set by the factory. Change the default password For wireless products such as it will be hard to distinguish your network equipment. With MAC address filtering enabled, wireless network access is provided...
... in length. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Wireless Security Checklist 4. To protect the information as access points, routers, and gateways, you want to change the wireless network name to something unique to guess. 3. Change the default wireless network name or SSID Wireless devices have a default password set by the factory. Change the default password For wireless products such as it will be hard to distinguish your network equipment. With MAC address filtering enabled, wireless network access is provided...
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... information about the wireless network connection on the Wireless Network Status screen. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Select a Method 5 To perform configuration changes or create connection profiles, click the Profiles tab. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Advanced configuration is gray. Use it easy to set up your computer. From this screen, you begin, make sure the router and the computer with the Adapter are in the...
... information about the wireless network connection on the Wireless Network Status screen. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Select a Method 5 To perform configuration changes or create connection profiles, click the Profiles tab. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Advanced configuration is gray. Use it easy to set up your computer. From this screen, you begin, make sure the router and the computer with the Adapter are in the...
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... the network. The Adapter is connected to the network. Connecting to the instructions for instructions.) 2. Proceed to the Network Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Enter the PIN Number 6 Enter the Adapter's PIN Number 1. On the Adapter's PIN number screen, click Next. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the router's documentation for the method you selected. Use the Push Button 1. Access the web-based utility...
... the network. The Adapter is connected to the network. Connecting to the instructions for instructions.) 2. Proceed to the Network Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Enter the PIN Number 6 Enter the Adapter's PIN Number 1. On the Adapter's PIN number screen, click Next. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the router's documentation for the method you selected. Use the Push Button 1. Access the web-based utility...
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... Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. Use Adapter's PIN number Select this option to manually enter the security key. Use the Push Button 1. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on this option to the network. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Use the Push Button 10 It must be 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters. For 128‑bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal...
... Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. Use Adapter's PIN number Select this option to manually enter the security key. Use the Push Button 1. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on this option to the network. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Use the Push Button 10 It must be 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters. For 128‑bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal...
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... is connected to a wireless network using a specific profile, select the profile, and click Connect. To connect to the "Wi-Fi Protected Setup" instructions in another location. Wireless Network Name This is the name of the wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button to connect to import a profile that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. IP Address This is compatible with their profile names and wireless network names. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard...
... is connected to a wireless network using a specific profile, select the profile, and click Connect. To connect to the "Wi-Fi Protected Setup" instructions in another location. Wireless Network Name This is the name of the wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button to connect to import a profile that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. IP Address This is compatible with their profile names and wireless network names. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard...
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.... If the router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup , proceed to update the Available Wireless Networks list. WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) If the network uses WPA2 Personal security, then the WPA2-Personal Key Needed for setting up the Adapter. Available Wireless Networks The available networks are listed on this screen: Click Connect Anyway 1. Chapter 3 Export Select the profile you already have a network set up the Adapter manually. Create a New...
.... If the router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup , proceed to update the Available Wireless Networks list. WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) If the network uses WPA2 Personal security, then the WPA2-Personal Key Needed for setting up the Adapter. Available Wireless Networks The available networks are listed on this screen: Click Connect Anyway 1. Chapter 3 Export Select the profile you already have a network set up the Adapter manually. Create a New...
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...;‑bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Congratulations Congratulations! To connect to the network. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) If the network uses WEP encryption, then the WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for Connection screen appears. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 15 Chapter 3 Configuration WPA2-Personal Security Passphrase Enter the network's Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) If the network uses WPA...
...;‑bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Congratulations Congratulations! To connect to the network. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) If the network uses WEP encryption, then the WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for Connection screen appears. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 15 Chapter 3 Configuration WPA2-Personal Security Passphrase Enter the network's Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) If the network uses WPA...
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... wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually.) If you enter the network's WEP key, enter the appropriate number of hexadecimal characters ("0" to "9" and "A" to the network, click Connect. It must be 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Congratulations Congratulations! To cancel the connection, click Cancel. The passphrase is successfully configured. 18 To connect...
... wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually.) If you enter the network's WEP key, enter the appropriate number of hexadecimal characters ("0" to "9" and "A" to the network, click Connect. It must be 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Congratulations Congratulations! To cancel the connection, click Cancel. The passphrase is successfully configured. 18 To connect...
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... access point. -- Chapter 3 Advanced Setup If your wired Ethernet network. The Network Settings screen appears. Configuration -- DNS 1 and DNS 2 Enter the DNS address of two wireless modes. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of your network is case-sensitive and should be used for your network does not have a DHCP server or router, select Specify network settings. Click Advanced Setup on this mode if you want to connect to set up the Adapter manually...
... access point. -- Chapter 3 Advanced Setup If your wired Ethernet network. The Network Settings screen appears. Configuration -- DNS 1 and DNS 2 Enter the DNS address of two wireless modes. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of your network is case-sensitive and should be used for your network does not have a DHCP server or router, select Specify network settings. Click Advanced Setup on this mode if you want to connect to set up the Adapter manually...
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... the settings you configure match the settings 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 If you are "0" to "9" and "A" to use, keep the default, Auto. This passphrase must match the passphrase of your wireless network. Authentication The default is 1. Configuration for Wi-Fi Protected Access...
... the settings you configure match the settings 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 If you are "0" to "9" and "A" to use, keep the default, Auto. This passphrase must match the passphrase of your wireless network. Authentication The default is 1. Configuration for Wi-Fi Protected Access...
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....linksys.com Troubleshooting Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 25 The ExpressCard does not work properly. Your computer cannot communicate with the same Wireless Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings as the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration. Make sure that the ExpressCard is configured with the other wireless computers in the Infrastructure configuration. 1. Appendix A Appendix A: Troubleshooting Your computer does not recognize the ExpressCard. WEB: If your questions are powered on...
....linksys.com Troubleshooting Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 25 The ExpressCard does not work properly. Your computer cannot communicate with the same Wireless Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings as the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration. Make sure that the ExpressCard is configured with the other wireless computers in the Infrastructure configuration. 1. Appendix A Appendix A: Troubleshooting Your computer does not recognize the ExpressCard. WEB: If your questions are powered on...
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... Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration If you want. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard No Wireless Security 4. Click Connect. 26 Select the network you want to use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration to the Wireless Network Monitor, right-click the Wireless Network Monitor icon, and select Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor. If your network uses WEP wireless security, enter the WEP Key in the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. Click Connect. Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless...
... Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration If you want. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard No Wireless Security 4. Click Connect. 26 Select the network you want to use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration to the Wireless Network Monitor, right-click the Wireless Network Monitor icon, and select Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor. If your network uses WEP wireless security, enter the WEP Key in the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. Click Connect. Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless...
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... third party software or Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Warranty Information service offerings. Any repaired or replacement products will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or thirty (30) days, whichever is supplied or licensed for beta, evaluation, testing or demonstration purposes for which Linksys does not charge a purchase price or license fee. ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY LINKSYS WITH THE...
... third party software or Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Warranty Information service offerings. Any repaired or replacement products will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or thirty (30) days, whichever is supplied or licensed for beta, evaluation, testing or demonstration purposes for which Linksys does not charge a purchase price or license fee. ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY LINKSYS WITH THE...
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...support services) can be repaired or replaced and returned to you are responsible for all inquiries to charge at : www.linksys.com/support. Defective product covered by you. Technical Support... This limited warranty is governed by the laws of America and Canada are returning to Linksys. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. Please direct all shipping and handling charges, custom duties, VAT and other items with the product you without charge. This limited warranty is neither a service nor a support contract. Warranty Information Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard...
...support services) can be repaired or replaced and returned to you are responsible for all inquiries to charge at : www.linksys.com/support. Defective product covered by you. Technical Support... This limited warranty is governed by the laws of America and Canada are returning to Linksys. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. Please direct all shipping and handling charges, custom duties, VAT and other items with the product you without charge. This limited warranty is neither a service nor a support contract. Warranty Information Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard...
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... TO ALL OF THESE TERMS, THEN YOU MAY NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Software License Agreement Schedule 1 - OR CISCO-LINKSYS K.K. ("LINKSYS") LICENSING THE SOFTWARE INSTEAD OF CISCO-LINKSYS LLC. Collection and Processing of Linksys or its suppliers provided in or with the applicable Linksys product, and (b) any applicable fee for communication with Linksys or its suppliers and may also contain...
... TO ALL OF THESE TERMS, THEN YOU MAY NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Software License Agreement Schedule 1 - OR CISCO-LINKSYS K.K. ("LINKSYS") LICENSING THE SOFTWARE INSTEAD OF CISCO-LINKSYS LLC. Collection and Processing of Linksys or its suppliers provided in or with the applicable Linksys product, and (b) any applicable fee for communication with Linksys or its suppliers and may also contain...
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...code are available for free download at 48 C.F.R. 2.101 and 48 C.F.R. 12.212. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS' LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. The license terms below in this Schedule 2 will apply to any such Upgrade unless the Upgrade in question is intended to receive these Upgrades either automatically or manually...CAUSE (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Software License Agreement SOFTWARE, EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. If any time...
...code are available for free download at 48 C.F.R. 2.101 and 48 C.F.R. 12.212. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS' LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. The license terms below in this Schedule 2 will apply to any such Upgrade unless the Upgrade in question is intended to receive these Upgrades either automatically or manually...CAUSE (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Software License Agreement SOFTWARE, EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. If any time...
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... END OF SCHEDULE 3 Software License Agreement Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 8040710A-AI 43 If you must include an acknowledgement: "This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@ cryptsoft.com)" THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC ...code) you include anyWindows specific code (or a derivative thereof ) from the library being used are not cryptographic related. 4. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES...
... END OF SCHEDULE 3 Software License Agreement Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 8040710A-AI 43 If you must include an acknowledgement: "This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@ cryptsoft.com)" THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC ...code) you include anyWindows specific code (or a derivative thereof ) from the library being used are not cryptographic related. 4. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES...