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Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to these symbols, there are definitions for the following items when reading this : Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the U.S. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. Wash hands after handling. How to Use this : word: definition. wpc300n...-UG-60313NC BW Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of California to while using the Notebook Adapter. and certain other image) is something you might...
Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to these symbols, there are definitions for the following items when reading this : Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the U.S. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. Wash hands after handling. How to Use this : word: definition. wpc300n...-UG-60313NC BW Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of California to while using the Notebook Adapter. and certain other image) is something you might...
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... 3 Network Topology 3 Roaming 3 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 5 The LED Indicators 5 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 6 Starting the Setup 6 Connecting the Adapter 7 Setting up the Adapter 7 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 17 Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 17 Using the Wireless Network Monitor 17 Link Information 17 Connect 20 Profiles 21...
... 3 Network Topology 3 Roaming 3 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 5 The LED Indicators 5 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 6 Starting the Setup 6 Connecting the Adapter 7 Setting up the Adapter 7 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 17 Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 17 Using the Wireless Network Monitor 17 Link Information 17 Connect 20 Profiles 21...
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Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Appendix G: Warranty Information 50 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 51 Appendix I: Contact Information 58
Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Appendix G: Warranty Information 50 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 51 Appendix I: Contact Information 58
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... New Settings 16 Figure 4-23: Congratulations screen 16 Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 17 Figure 5-2: Link Information 17 Figure 5-3: More Information - Wireless-N Notebook Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel 5 Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen 6 Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard's License Agreement 6 Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter 7 Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Networks 7 Figure 4-5: WEP Key Needed for Connection 8 Figure 4-6: WPA...
... New Settings 16 Figure 4-23: Congratulations screen 16 Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 17 Figure 5-2: Link Information 17 Figure 5-3: More Information - Wireless-N Notebook Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel 5 Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen 6 Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard's License Agreement 6 Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter 7 Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Networks 7 Figure 4-5: WEP Key Needed for Connection 8 Figure 4-6: WPA...
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... 37 Figure B-6: Network Connection - RADIUS - EAP-TLS 29 Figure 5-25: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - EAP-TLS 30 Figure 5-27: Wireless Security - Wireless Security 38 Figure B-7: Wireless Network Connection 38 WPA2 Personal 27 Figure 5-22: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - WPA Enterprise - Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Figure 5-7: WPA Personal Needed for Connection 20 Figure 5-8: WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection 20 Figure...
... 37 Figure B-6: Network Connection - RADIUS - EAP-TLS 29 Figure 5-25: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - EAP-TLS 30 Figure 5-27: Wireless Security - Wireless Security 38 Figure B-7: Wireless Network Connection 38 WPA2 Personal 27 Figure 5-22: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - WPA Enterprise - Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Figure 5-7: WPA Personal Needed for Connection 20 Figure 5-8: WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection 20 Figure...
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... of this Guide to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter. • Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter This chapter instructs you on another computer's hard drive. But what does all of the Adapter. PCs equipped with Wireless-N, it 's using the Setup Wizard. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for...
... of this Guide to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter. • Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter This chapter instructs you on another computer's hard drive. But what does all of the Adapter. PCs equipped with Wireless-N, it 's using the Setup Wizard. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for...
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Wireless-N Notebook Adapter • Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor This chapter show you how to use the Adapter's Wireless Network Monitor. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Adapter. • Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration This appendix describes how to use Windows...
Wireless-N Notebook Adapter • Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor This chapter show you how to use the Adapter's Wireless Network Monitor. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Adapter. • Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration This appendix describes how to use Windows...
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... position. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is bridged to a wired network via the access point or wireless router. Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for two wireless adapter PCs. infrastructure: a wireless network that...group of computers, each other (peerto-peer) without losing the connection. Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network, and can move your wireless PC within a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network can...
... position. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is bridged to a wired network via the access point or wireless router. Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for two wireless adapter PCs. infrastructure: a wireless network that...group of computers, each other (peerto-peer) without losing the connection. Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network, and can move your wireless PC within a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network can...
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... connect your wired network with your Wireless Network 4 Network Layout Chapter 2: Planning your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can communicate with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such at www.linksys.com for more information about wireless products. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use...
... connect your wired network with your Wireless Network 4 Network Layout Chapter 2: Planning your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can communicate with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such at www.linksys.com for more information about wireless products. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use...
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Green. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators The Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity. Link/Act Power Figure 3-1: Front Panel Power Link/Act Green. The Link/Act LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 5 The LED Indicators
Green. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators The Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity. Link/Act Power Figure 3-1: Front Panel Power Link/Act Green. The Link/Act LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 5 The LED Indicators
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... the Welcome screen. 2. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Starting the Setup The Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will not work. In the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if "D" is the letter of this User Guide. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Starting the Setup Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen Figure 4-2: Setup...
... the Welcome screen. 2. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Starting the Setup The Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will not work. In the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if "D" is the letter of this User Guide. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Starting the Setup Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen Figure 4-2: Setup...
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.... 4. If not, you wish to set up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Connecting the Adapter Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Networks 7 If you will be the Available Wireless Networks screen. This method of setting up again.) If the network utilizes wireless security, you don't have wireless security enabled on your network, continue to configure security on...
.... 4. If not, you wish to set up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Connecting the Adapter Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Networks 7 If you will be the Available Wireless Networks screen. This method of setting up again.) If the network utilizes wireless security, you don't have wireless security enabled on your network, continue to configure security on...
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... 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter encryption: encoding data transmitted in the Pre-shared Key field. Enter a passphrase in conjunction with Linksys wireless products only. (If you enter must match the passphrase of algorithm you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on a wireless network for Connection Then click...
... 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter encryption: encoding data transmitted in the Pre-shared Key field. Enter a passphrase in conjunction with Linksys wireless products only. (If you enter must match the passphrase of algorithm you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on a wireless network for Connection Then click...
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... Monitor, refer to Step 3. Pre-shared Key - To check the link information, search for Connection 3. Enter a Pre-shared Key of the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter is complete. Click Finish to Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. The installation of 8-63 characters in the...
... Monitor, refer to Step 3. Pre-shared Key - To check the link information, search for Connection 3. Enter a Pre-shared Key of the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter is complete. Click Finish to Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. The installation of 8-63 characters in the...
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Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Advanced Setup If your network is case- If your wireless network. Use this screen. sensitive and should be used for all the devices in your network does not have a DHCP server or router, click the ... be the same as your network. This IP Address must be a unique name to your wired network's Subnet Mask. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the adapter manually. 2. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS addresses appropriate for your network. Enter the...
Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Advanced Setup If your network is case- If your wireless network. Use this screen. sensitive and should be used for all the devices in your network does not have a DHCP server or router, click the ... be the same as your network. This IP Address must be a unique name to your wired network's Subnet Mask. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the adapter manually. 2. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS addresses appropriate for your network. Enter the...
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...in which channel to change any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on the other wireless network devices and is a stronger security method than WEP. It is automatically generated. In Mixed mode, Wireless-N, Wireless-B and Wireless-G devices can operate in the Passphrase ...channel set on those products.) Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-12: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Figure 4-13: Wireless Security - The channel you have wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button to the ...
...in which channel to change any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on the other wireless network devices and is a stronger security method than WEP. It is automatically generated. In Mixed mode, Wireless-N, Wireless-B and Wireless-G devices can operate in the Passphrase ...channel set on those products.) Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-12: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Figure 4-13: Wireless Security - The channel you have wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button to the ...
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...authentication. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to select, keep the default, Auto. If your wireless network. For Shared Key authentication, both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for encryption. If you are "0" ...4, select the appropriate number from the Encryption drop-down box. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-15: Wireless Security - Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WEP Key - The WEP key you want to the previous screen. Valid hexadecimal characters are not sure...
...authentication. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to select, keep the default, Auto. If your wireless network. For Shared Key authentication, both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for encryption. If you are "0" ...4, select the appropriate number from the Encryption drop-down box. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-15: Wireless Security - Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WEP Key - The WEP key you want to the previous screen. Valid hexadecimal characters are not sure...
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...-down menu. Select the type of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - Enter the name of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to...
...-down menu. Select the type of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - Enter the name of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to...
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... keep the default setting, Trust Any. if you on your wireless network in the Login Name field. WPA2 Enterprise - EAPTLS Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-19: Wireless Security - Click the Next button to continue or the Back ...field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). WPA2 Enterprise - Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WPA2 Enterprise WPA2 Enterprise features WPA2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used inside...
... keep the default setting, Trust Any. if you on your wireless network in the Login Name field. WPA2 Enterprise - EAPTLS Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-19: Wireless Security - Click the Next button to continue or the Back ...field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). WPA2 Enterprise - Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WPA2 Enterprise WPA2 Enterprise features WPA2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used inside...
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...a RADIUS server. (This should only be used inside the PEAP tunnel. EAP-TLS Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - Enter the name of the authentication server in the Login Name field. PEAP 15 Select the authentication method your... types: EAP-TLS and PEAP. RADIUS - EAP-TLS If you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network. RADIUS - Wireless-N Notebook Adapter RADIUS RADIUS features use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Authentication -
...a RADIUS server. (This should only be used inside the PEAP tunnel. EAP-TLS Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - Enter the name of the authentication server in the Login Name field. PEAP 15 Select the authentication method your... types: EAP-TLS and PEAP. RADIUS - EAP-TLS If you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network. RADIUS - Wireless-N Notebook Adapter RADIUS RADIUS features use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Authentication -