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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 LEDs 1 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2 General Network Security Guidelines 2 Additional Security Tips 2 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 3 How to Access the Wireless Network Monitor 3 How to Use the Wireless Network Monitor 3 Status 3 Connect 6 Profiles 12 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 24 Appendix B: Specifications 25 Appendix C: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 26 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 26 Appendix D: Warranty Information 28 Limited Warranty 28 Appendix E: Regulatory Information 30 ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 LEDs 1 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2 General Network Security Guidelines 2 Additional Security Tips 2 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 3 How to Access the Wireless Network Monitor 3 How to Use the Wireless Network Monitor 3 Status 3 Connect 6 Profiles 12 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 24 Appendix B: Specifications 25 Appendix C: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 26 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 26 Appendix D: Warranty Information 28 Limited Warranty 28 Appendix E: Regulatory Information 30 ...
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... LED flashes when there is powered on. Unlike ordinary wireless networking technologies that are , the more by step. The included Setup Wizard will walk you wander. The robust signal travels farther, maintaining wireless connections much radio band. It works great with MIMO, the farther away you are confused by industrial-strength WPA2 encryption. The RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter uses the very latest wireless networking technology to your network's settings, step...
... LED flashes when there is powered on. Unlike ordinary wireless networking technologies that are , the more by step. The included Setup Wizard will walk you wander. The robust signal travels farther, maintaining wireless connections much radio band. It works great with MIMO, the farther away you are confused by industrial-strength WPA2 encryption. The RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter uses the very latest wireless networking technology to your network's settings, step...
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... exterior walls and windows. •• Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways off when they are not being used (at a rapid pace. Change the default wireless network name or SSID Wireless devices have a default password set by your network settings. Linksys wireless products use linksys as it passes over a wireless network. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers give you , but do not use them at night, during vacations). •• Use strong passphrases that do not support WPA. RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter Wireless Security Checklist 4. WEP...
... exterior walls and windows. •• Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways off when they are not being used (at a rapid pace. Change the default wireless network name or SSID Wireless devices have a default password set by your network settings. Linksys wireless products use linksys as it passes over a wireless network. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers give you , but do not use them at night, during vacations). •• Use strong passphrases that do not support WPA. RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter Wireless Security Checklist 4. WEP...
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... to set up your computer. If the Monitor is enabled, the icon is gray. NOTE: The Adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, which is the Status screen. To perform configuration changes or create connection profiles, click the Profiles tab. Click More Information for available wireless networks, click the Connect tab. Use it to open the Monitor. From this screen, you begin, make sure the router and...
... to set up your computer. If the Monitor is enabled, the icon is gray. NOTE: The Adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, which is the Status screen. To perform configuration changes or create connection profiles, click the Profiles tab. Click More Information for available wireless networks, click the Connect tab. Use it to open the Monitor. From this screen, you begin, make sure the router and...
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... to the router's documentation for the method you selected. The Adapter connects to the Network RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter Enter the PIN Number 4. Access the web-based utility of the router. (Refer to use the push button method. Then click Register. 3. On the Adapter's PIN number screen, click Next. Connecting to the network. On the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, enter the Adapter's PIN number in the PIN field. The Adapter connects to the previous screen. Use Adapter's PIN number Select this...
... to the router's documentation for the method you selected. The Adapter connects to the Network RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter Enter the PIN Number 4. Access the web-based utility of the router. (Refer to use the push button method. Then click Register. 3. On the Adapter's PIN number screen, click Next. Connecting to the network. On the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, enter the Adapter's PIN number in the PIN field. The Adapter connects to the previous screen. Use Adapter's PIN number Select this...
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.... Connecting to the Wireless Network Statistics screen. Link Quality The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network's wireless router or access point. Network Type This is the radio band used with a 40 MHz radio band network. RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter Wireless Network Status Radio Band This is the wireless network type. Subnet Mask This is the Wireless-N primary channel used on your wireless network settings. Wide Channel This is the Adapter's Subnet Mask. MAC Address This is the IP Address of the wireless network. Then...
.... Connecting to the Wireless Network Statistics screen. Link Quality The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network's wireless router or access point. Network Type This is the radio band used with a 40 MHz radio band network. RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter Wireless Network Status Radio Band This is the wireless network type. Subnet Mask This is the Wireless-N primary channel used on your wireless network settings. Wide Channel This is the Adapter's Subnet Mask. MAC Address This is the IP Address of the wireless network. Then...
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... the Adapter's driver version. Transmit Power This is the channel used by that field. Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. Status Click Status to go to reset the statistics. Connect The Connect screen displays a list of the most recent connection to a wireless network. Ch This is the power output at any given time.) Receive Rate This is the security method used on your current network settings. Security This...
... the Adapter's driver version. Transmit Power This is the channel used by that field. Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. Status Click Status to go to reset the statistics. Connect The Connect screen displays a list of the most recent connection to a wireless network. Ch This is the power output at any given time.) Receive Rate This is the security method used on your current network settings. Security This...
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... Needed for Connection screen appears. If the router does not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, proceed to the appropriate section, "Wireless Security Disabled" or "Wireless Security Enabled". To connect to a router that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Wireless Security Enabled If you connect to a network whose wireless security is connected to one of the networks on the list, select the wireless network, and click Connect. Click Connect Anyway. 2. Refer to perform a new search for wireless devices. Click Connect Anyway 1. Congratulations RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter...
... Needed for Connection screen appears. If the router does not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, proceed to the appropriate section, "Wireless Security Disabled" or "Wireless Security Enabled". To connect to a router that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Wireless Security Enabled If you connect to a network whose wireless security is connected to one of the networks on the list, select the wireless network, and click Connect. Click Connect Anyway. 2. Refer to perform a new search for wireless devices. Click Connect Anyway 1. Congratulations RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter...
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... Passphrase Needed for the method you enter the network's WEP key, enter the appropriate number of 8-63 characters. The Adapter is compatible with the Adapter are in the same room. Push Button (Recommended) Select this option to the network. Use Adapter's PIN number Select this screen: Select a Method Before you begin, make sure the router and the computer with Linksys wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually...
... Passphrase Needed for the method you enter the network's WEP key, enter the appropriate number of 8-63 characters. The Adapter is compatible with the Adapter are in the same room. Push Button (Recommended) Select this option to the network. Use Adapter's PIN number Select this screen: Select a Method Before you begin, make sure the router and the computer with Linksys wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually...
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... number of 8-63 characters. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. To connect to the network, click Connect. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. 2. RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter Congratulations Congratulations! The Adapter is case-sensitive and must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually...
... number of 8-63 characters. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. To connect to the network, click Connect. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. 2. RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter Congratulations Congratulations! The Adapter is case-sensitive and must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually...
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... wireless security. The setup for advanced users only. The table on the following are listed in the "Status" section at a time. Profiles Profile This is the method used by your network is the channel used by step, under the appropriate heading on the left displays a list of this option if you want to assign IP addresses. Authentication This is the mode of these networks and click Connect to connect to a wireless network using a specific...
... wireless security. The setup for advanced users only. The table on the following are listed in the "Status" section at a time. Profiles Profile This is the method used by your network is the channel used by step, under the appropriate heading on the left displays a list of this option if you want to assign IP addresses. Authentication This is the mode of these networks and click Connect to connect to a wireless network using a specific...
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... router does not use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, proceed to the network, click Connect. To connect to the appropriate section, "Wireless Security Disabled" or "Wireless Security Enabled". WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) If the network uses WPA Personal security, then the WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen appears. Proceed to a network whose wireless security is connected to the network, click Connect. Wireless Security Disabled If you will view one of 8-63 characters. Wireless Security Enabled If you will view this screen: Advanced Configuration Click Connect...
... router does not use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, proceed to the network, click Connect. To connect to the appropriate section, "Wireless Security Disabled" or "Wireless Security Enabled". WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) If the network uses WPA Personal security, then the WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen appears. Proceed to a network whose wireless security is connected to the network, click Connect. Wireless Security Disabled If you will view one of 8-63 characters. Wireless Security Enabled If you will view this screen: Advanced Configuration Click Connect...
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... your other wireless network devices and is most convenient for Connection screen appears. RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter 14 Enter Key Manually Select this option to "F"). Congratulations Congratulations! Select a Method Before you begin, make sure the router and the computer with Linksys wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually.) If you . For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Click Finish. Push Button (Recommended...
... your other wireless network devices and is most convenient for Connection screen appears. RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter 14 Enter Key Manually Select this option to "F"). Congratulations Congratulations! Select a Method Before you begin, make sure the router and the computer with Linksys wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually.) If you . For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Click Finish. Push Button (Recommended...
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... network, click Connect. Available Wireless Networks 1. You must be the same as your network has a router or other wireless network devices and is not listed with Linksys wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually.) If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS addresses, leave these fields blank. -- For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. 2. Click Finish. RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter Wireless Network...
... network, click Connect. Available Wireless Networks 1. You must be the same as your network has a router or other wireless network devices and is not listed with Linksys wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually.) If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS addresses, leave these fields blank. -- For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. 2. Click Finish. RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter Wireless Network...
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... settings you enter the wireless network name (SSID) for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to "F". For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Authentication The default is 1. DNS 1 and DNS 2 Enter the DNS address of security used for authentication. Proceed to the section for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2. It is where you configure match the settings of your wired Ethernet network...
... settings you enter the wireless network name (SSID) for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to "F". For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Authentication The default is 1. DNS 1 and DNS 2 Enter the DNS address of security used for authentication. Proceed to the section for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2. It is where you configure match the settings of your wired Ethernet network...
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... used when a RADIUS server is optional). EAP-TLS RADIUS - Authentication Select the authentication method your wireless network. If you want to use any certificate, keep the default, Trust Any. If you want to use of the authentication server (this is connected to the router.) RADIUS offers two authentication types: EAP-TLS and PEAP. Certificate Select the certificate you installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter Confirm New Settings...
... used when a RADIUS server is optional). EAP-TLS RADIUS - Authentication Select the authentication method your wireless network. If you want to use any certificate, keep the default, Trust Any. If you want to use of the authentication server (this is connected to the router.) RADIUS offers two authentication types: EAP-TLS and PEAP. Certificate Select the certificate you installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter Confirm New Settings...
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... . Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor NOTE: For more information on Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration, refer to control the Adapter, instead of using the Wireless Network Monitor, then right-click on the microsoft.com website to be available. Double-click the icon. Click Connect. 26 NOTE: If you want to switch back to Update for Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed. Select the network you have wireless security enabled, go to step 3. If...
... . Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor NOTE: For more information on Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration, refer to control the Adapter, instead of using the Wireless Network Monitor, then right-click on the microsoft.com website to be available. Double-click the icon. Click Connect. 26 NOTE: If you want to switch back to Update for Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed. Select the network you have wireless security enabled, go to step 3. If...
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..., negligence, or accident, (f ) the serial number on the Product has been altered, defaced, or removed, or (g) the product is used will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack. The product may require. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you with your product or experience a problem with third party software or RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter Warranty Information service offerings. TO THE EXTENT NOT...
..., negligence, or accident, (f ) the serial number on the Product has been altered, defaced, or removed, or (g) the product is used will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack. The product may require. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you with your product or experience a problem with third party software or RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter Warranty Information service offerings. TO THE EXTENT NOT...
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... from time to the present version, but may choose any version ever published by all . The Free Software Foundation may add an explicit geographical distribution limitation excluding those countries, so that choice. If, as a whole is not the purpose of this License, they do not excuse you to apply in the body of this Linksys product contains open source software...
... from time to the present version, but may choose any version ever published by all . The Free Software Foundation may add an explicit geographical distribution limitation excluding those countries, so that choice. If, as a whole is not the purpose of this License, they do not excuse you to apply in the body of this Linksys product contains open source software...
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...IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. The license and distribution terms for any publicly available version or derivative of this code cannot simply be changed. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR... OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; this code cannot be copied and put under another distribution license [including the GNU Public License.] END OF SCHEDULE 3 Software License Agreement RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter 8041010C-DF 42 If you must include an acknowledgement: "This product includes software written by Tim Hudson ...
...IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. The license and distribution terms for any publicly available version or derivative of this code cannot simply be changed. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR... OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; this code cannot be copied and put under another distribution license [including the GNU Public License.] END OF SCHEDULE 3 Software License Agreement RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter 8041010C-DF 42 If you must include an acknowledgement: "This product includes software written by Tim Hudson ...