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... the Notebook Adapter. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. How to cause cancer, and birth defects or other countries. and certain other reproductive harm. This question mark provides you with the Notebook Adapter easier ...registered trademark or trademark of Figures" section. wpc300n-UG-60313NC BW and/or its affiliates in the "List of Cisco Systems, Inc. Other brands and product names are subject to do while using the Notebook Adapter. In addition to these symbols, there ...
... the Notebook Adapter. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. How to cause cancer, and birth defects or other countries. and certain other reproductive harm. This question mark provides you with the Notebook Adapter easier ...registered trademark or trademark of Figures" section. wpc300n-UG-60313NC BW and/or its affiliates in the "List of Cisco Systems, Inc. Other brands and product names are subject to do while using the Notebook Adapter. In addition to these symbols, there ...
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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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... Monitor Icon 17 Figure 5-2: Link Information 17 Figure 5-3: More Information - PEAP 14 Figure 4-20: Wireless Security - 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 Personal Needed for Connection 8 Figure...
... Monitor Icon 17 Figure 5-2: Link Information 17 Figure 5-3: More Information - PEAP 14 Figure 4-20: Wireless Security - 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 Personal Needed for Connection 8 Figure...
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WEP 26 Figure 5-20: Wireless Security - WPA Personal 27 Figure 5-21: Wireless Security - RADIUS - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration 36 Figure B-3: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Icon 36 Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network 37 Figure B-5: No Wireless Security 37 Figure B-6: Network Connection - WPA2 Enterprise - Wireless Security 38 Figure B-7: Wireless Network Connection 38 Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Figure 5-7: WPA Personal Needed for Connection 20 Figure...
WEP 26 Figure 5-20: Wireless Security - WPA Personal 27 Figure 5-21: Wireless Security - RADIUS - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration 36 Figure B-3: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Icon 36 Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network 37 Figure B-5: No Wireless Security 37 Figure B-6: Network Connection - WPA2 Enterprise - Wireless Security 38 Figure B-7: Wireless Network Connection 38 Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Figure 5-7: WPA Personal Needed for Connection 20 Figure...
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... 2.4GHz. PCs equipped with Wireless-N, it 's using the Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) standard. These instructions should be fun. How does the Adapter do this User Guide? Networks are even used for choosing the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter. Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter This chapter instructs you through configuring the Adapter to your Wireless-N Notebook Adapter is easier than ever...
... 2.4GHz. PCs equipped with Wireless-N, it 's using the Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) standard. These instructions should be fun. How does the Adapter do this User Guide? Networks are even used for choosing the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter. Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter This chapter instructs you through configuring the Adapter to your Wireless-N Notebook Adapter is easier than ever...
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..., such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. • Appendix E: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. 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...
..., such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. • Appendix E: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. 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...
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... share the same radio channel. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each other devices to communicate with a wired network ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly with each equipped with one wireless adapter. Each wireless PC in a wireless network must be doubled. ssid: your Wireless Network 3 Network Topology Before enabling...
... share the same radio channel. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each other devices to communicate with a wired network ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly with each equipped with one wireless adapter. Each wireless PC in a wireless network must be doubled. ssid: your Wireless Network 3 Network Topology Before enabling...
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... communicate with the 802.11b standard and some products incorporating both "a" and "g", products using these , and many other . Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for more information about wireless products. With 802.11g products communicating with the wireless PrintServer. With these standards can be connected to enjoy USB connectivity.
... communicate with the 802.11b standard and some products incorporating both "a" and "g", products using these , and many other . Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for more information about wireless products. With 802.11g products communicating with the wireless PrintServer. With these standards can be connected to enjoy USB connectivity.
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators The Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection. Green. The Link/Act LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. Link/Act Power Figure 3-1: Front Panel Power Link/Act Green. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 5 The LED Indicators
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators The Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection. Green. The Link/Act LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. Link/Act Power Figure 3-1: Front Panel Power Link/Act Green. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 5 The LED Indicators
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...the Exit button to Start- If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. 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 Wizard's License Agreement 6 After.... 1. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Starting the Setup The Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will install the driver and Wireless Network Monitor, as well as connect and configure the Adapter. The Setup Wizard will guide you are instructed ...
...the Exit button to Start- If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. 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 Wizard's License Agreement 6 After.... 1. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Starting the Setup The Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will install the driver and Wireless Network Monitor, as well as connect and configure the Adapter. The Setup Wizard will guide you are instructed ...
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... slot and the label facing up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Connecting the Adapter Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Networks 7 This method of setting up the Adapter The next screen to and click the Connect button. (If you do not see your notebook PC. 2. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to appear will be...
... slot and the label facing up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Connecting the Adapter Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Networks 7 This method of setting up the Adapter The next screen to and click the Connect button. (If you do not see your notebook PC. 2. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to appear will be...
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...4-5: WEP Key Needed for Connection Then click Connect and proceed to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 2. wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of algorithm you have WEP enabled, this screen will appear. Select the type of ...encrypting network data transmitted on those products.) WEP Key - Then enter a passphrase or WEP key. Enter a passphrase in conjunction with Linksys wireless products only. (If you want to Step 3. Valid hexadecimal characters are "0" to "9" and "A" to Step 3. Figure 4-6: WPA Personal ...
...4-5: WEP Key Needed for Connection Then click Connect and proceed to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 2. wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of algorithm you have WEP enabled, this screen will appear. Select the type of ...encrypting network data transmitted on those products.) WEP Key - Then enter a passphrase or WEP key. Enter a passphrase in conjunction with Linksys wireless products only. (If you want to Step 3. Valid hexadecimal characters are "0" to "9" and "A" to Step 3. Figure 4-6: WPA Personal ...
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... installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. For more information about the Wireless Network Monitor, refer to Step 3. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-8: Congratulations 9 Wireless-N Notebook Adapter • WPA2 Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) If your network has the wireless security WPA2 Personal enabled, this screen will appear. Then click Connect...
... installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. For more information about the Wireless Network Monitor, refer to Step 3. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-8: Congratulations 9 Wireless-N Notebook Adapter • WPA2 Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) If your network has the wireless security WPA2 Personal enabled, this screen will appear. Then click Connect...
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...button to return to the previous screen. Enter the Wireless Network Name for all the devices in your wireless network. Infrastructure Mode - Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the adapter manually. 2. The Adapter's Subnet Mask must be used for your network....to Specify network settings. Default Gateway - Wireless Network Name- Use this mode if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. It is case- Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Advanced Setup If your network is not ...
...button to return to the previous screen. Enter the Wireless Network Name for all the devices in your wireless network. Infrastructure Mode - Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the adapter manually. 2. The Adapter's Subnet Mask must be used for your network....to Specify network settings. Default Gateway - Wireless Network Name- Use this mode if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. It is case- Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Advanced Setup If your network is not ...
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...Click the Next button to change any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on the same network. Click the Back button to continue. RADIUS stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 4. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and...than WPA. In Wireless-G Only mode, no Wireless-B devices can operate 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 - WPA is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If...
...Click the Next button to change any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on the same network. Click the Back button to continue. RADIUS stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 4. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and...than WPA. In Wireless-G Only mode, no Wireless-B devices can operate 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 - WPA is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If...
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...not share a WEP key for authentication. Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to "F". Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WEP Key - Advanced Users TX Key - Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous... screen. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-15: Wireless Security - WPA Personal WPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the...
...not share a WEP key for authentication. Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to "F". Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WEP Key - Advanced Users TX Key - Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous... screen. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-15: Wireless Security - WPA Personal WPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the...
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... Name field (this is connected to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WPA Enterprise WPA Enterprise features WPA security used in the Login Name field. EAPTLS PEAP If you want to the Router.) WPA Enterprise offers two... authentication methods, EAPTLS and PEAP, as well as two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-17: Wireless Security -
... Name field (this is connected to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WPA Enterprise WPA Enterprise features WPA security used in the Login Name field. EAPTLS PEAP If you want to the Router.) WPA Enterprise offers two... authentication methods, EAPTLS and PEAP, as well as two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-17: Wireless Security -
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...to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. EAPTLS Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-19: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - EAP-TLS If you have installed to use any certificate, keep the default setting,... Name field (this is optional). Then select the authentication method used when a RADIUS server is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WPA2 Enterprise WPA2 Enterprise features WPA2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used inside the PEAP ...
...to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. EAPTLS Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-19: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - EAP-TLS If you have installed to use any certificate, keep the default setting,... Name field (this is optional). Then select the authentication method used when a RADIUS server is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP. Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WPA2 Enterprise WPA2 Enterprise features WPA2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used inside the PEAP ...
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... and PEAP. if you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Login Name field. RADIUS - Wireless-N Notebook Adapter RADIUS RADIUS features use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any...
... and PEAP. if you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Login Name field. RADIUS - Wireless-N Notebook Adapter RADIUS RADIUS features use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any...