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... network. The included Setup Wizard will be ready to take advantage of the increased speeds. Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within their transmission radius, they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, the Adapter can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within your network's settings, step by up in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet, and share files...
... network. The included Setup Wizard will be ready to take advantage of the increased speeds. Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within their transmission radius, they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, the Adapter can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within your network's settings, step by up in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet, and share files...
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... Adapter's applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter. • Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration This chapter instructs you on how to install the Adapter's Setup Wizard and Configure the Adapter • Chapter 5: Hardware Installation This chapter shows you how to connect the Adapter...
... Adapter's applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter. • Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration This chapter instructs you on how to install the Adapter's Setup Wizard and Configure the Adapter • Chapter 5: Hardware Installation This chapter shows you how to connect the Adapter...
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... an access point. Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to form an ad-hoc network. Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for two wireless adapter PCs. ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly with each equipped with one wireless adapter. ssid: your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology Chapter 2: Planning your wireless network's name. Before enabling you can communicate with a clear radio signal will pick up the wireless PC's signal, providing that is bridged...
... an access point. Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to form an ad-hoc network. Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for two wireless adapter PCs. ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly with each equipped with one wireless adapter. ssid: your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology Chapter 2: Planning your wireless network's name. Before enabling you can communicate with a clear radio signal will pick up the wireless PC's signal, providing that is bridged...
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...wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can communicate with each other , Linksys products, your networking options are compatible with the 802.11b standard and some products incorporating both "a" and "g", products using these , and many other . Access points and wireless routers are limitless. When you want to enjoy USB connectivity. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with the wireless PrintServer. With...
...wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can communicate with each other , Linksys products, your networking options are compatible with the 802.11b standard and some products incorporating both "a" and "g", products using these , and many other . Access points and wireless routers are limitless. When you want to enjoy USB connectivity. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with the wireless PrintServer. With...
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... the User Guide button to install the software before installing the hardware. Exit - Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration The Wireless Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will install the WLAN Monitor and driver, as well as configure the Adapter. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive). The Setup Wizard will guide you have the following choices: Install - NOTE: You must run automatically, and the Welcome screen should run the Setup Wizard to open the PDF file of...
... the User Guide button to install the software before installing the hardware. Exit - Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration The Wireless Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will install the WLAN Monitor and driver, as well as configure the Adapter. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive). The Setup Wizard will guide you have the following choices: Install - NOTE: You must run automatically, and the Welcome screen should run the Setup Wizard to open the PDF file of...
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...your wireless network. Figure 4-2: The Setup Wizard's License Agreement 3. The default setting is linksys (all devices within the network. After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button if you want multiple wireless computers to choose a network mode. The SSID must be unique to end the installation. Click the Next button. Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration The Installation Procedure Figure 4-3: The Setup Wizard's Wireless Mode Screen 8 In the SSID field, enter the SSID of your wired network using a wireless access point. NOTE: Network SSIDs...
...your wireless network. Figure 4-2: The Setup Wizard's License Agreement 3. The default setting is linksys (all devices within the network. After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button if you want multiple wireless computers to choose a network mode. The SSID must be unique to end the installation. Click the Next button. Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration The Installation Procedure Figure 4-3: The Setup Wizard's Wireless Mode Screen 8 In the SSID field, enter the SSID of your wired network using a wireless access point. NOTE: Network SSIDs...
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... channel to use WEP encryption, select 64-bits or 128-bit characters from the drop-down menu, and enter a passphrase or WEP key. Click the Back button to "F". This passphrase must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration The Installation Procedure Figure 4-4: The Setup Wizard's Ad-Hoc Mode Screen Figure 4-5: The Setup Wizard's WEP Screen 9 Open key is compatible with SpeedBooster 4. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with Linksys wireless products...
... channel to use WEP encryption, select 64-bits or 128-bit characters from the drop-down menu, and enter a passphrase or WEP key. Click the Back button to "F". This passphrase must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration The Installation Procedure Figure 4-4: The Setup Wizard's Ad-Hoc Mode Screen Figure 4-5: The Setup Wizard's WEP Screen 9 Open key is compatible with SpeedBooster 4. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with Linksys wireless products...
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... Windows to your notebook PC. With the connector pin end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up when the Adapter is complete. Chapter 5: Hardware Installation 12 Connecting the Adapter Connecting the Adapter 1. The Power LED should light up , as shown in Figure 5-1, slide the Adapter into your notebook PC. 3. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 5: Hardware Installation NOTE: You must run the Setup Wizard to "Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor." Turn off your notebook...
... Windows to your notebook PC. With the connector pin end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up when the Adapter is complete. Chapter 5: Hardware Installation 12 Connecting the Adapter Connecting the Adapter 1. The Power LED should light up , as shown in Figure 5-1, slide the Adapter into your notebook PC. 3. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 5: Hardware Installation NOTE: You must run the Setup Wizard to "Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor." Turn off your notebook...
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... about the wireless network connection. The screen indicates whether the Adapter is . Signal Strength - Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Use the WLAN Monitor to click for additional status information. Accessing the WLAN Monitor After installing the Adapter, the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor icon will appear. To search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. It also provides a button to check the link information...
... about the wireless network connection. The screen indicates whether the Adapter is . Signal Strength - Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Use the WLAN Monitor to click for additional status information. Accessing the WLAN Monitor After installing the Adapter, the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor icon will appear. To search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. It also provides a button to check the link information...
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... 10 hexadecimal characters. If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on your network must use encryption, select Disabled. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with Linksys wireless products only. (If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of your network's access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the drop-down box. To use WEP encryption, select 64-bits or 128...
... 10 hexadecimal characters. If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on your network must use encryption, select Disabled. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with Linksys wireless products only. (If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of your network's access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the drop-down box. To use WEP encryption, select 64-bits or 128...
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..., with dynamic encryption keys. It offers five authentication methods: EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MD5, EAP-PEAP, and LEAP. Click the Back button to return to continue. Click the Next button to the previous screen. Figure 6-17: WPA RADIUS Settings Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Figure 6-18: Encryption Type 23 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster WPA RADIUS features WPA used in Figure...
..., with dynamic encryption keys. It offers five authentication methods: EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MD5, EAP-PEAP, and LEAP. Click the Back button to return to continue. Click the Next button to the previous screen. Figure 6-17: WPA RADIUS Settings Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Figure 6-18: Encryption Type 23 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster WPA RADIUS features WPA used in Figure...
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... the Certificate drop-down menu. Figure 6-24: RADIUS Settings Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Figure 6-25: EAP-TLS Authentication 26 The options are described below. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster RADIUS RADIUS features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is valid. Click the Next button to continue. EAP-TLS Enter the...
... the Certificate drop-down menu. Figure 6-24: RADIUS Settings Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Figure 6-25: EAP-TLS Authentication 26 The options are described below. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster RADIUS RADIUS features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is valid. Click the Next button to continue. EAP-TLS Enter the...
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... Properties. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 30 Common Problems and Solutions This appendix provides solutions to solve your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration. My computer does not recognize the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter. Reinsert the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter into the PC Card slot. 2. Select the Device Manager tab, and click on the Network Adapter. Make sure that the notebook or desktop...
... Properties. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 30 Common Problems and Solutions This appendix provides solutions to solve your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration. My computer does not recognize the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter. Reinsert the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter into the PC Card slot. 2. Select the Device Manager tab, and click on the Network Adapter. Make sure that the notebook or desktop...
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... to the router or access point's documentation for the Administrator account. 4. Here are stored in mind whenever you as the network's SSID (Service Set Identifier). Change the administrator's password regularly. Change the default SSID. 2. Use WPA if it harder for a hacker to join a wireless network, wireless networking products first listen for implementation. Security Precautions The following in its firmware. SSID. Disable SSID Broadcast. 3. Your network administrator is a complete list of the administrator's password, he, too, can change those settings...
... to the router or access point's documentation for the Administrator account. 4. Here are stored in mind whenever you as the network's SSID (Service Set Identifier). Change the administrator's password regularly. Change the default SSID. 2. Use WPA if it harder for a hacker to join a wireless network, wireless networking products first listen for implementation. Security Precautions The following in its firmware. SSID. Disable SSID Broadcast. 3. Your network administrator is a complete list of the administrator's password, he, too, can change those settings...
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.... Three modes are several ways that each device in Wi-Fi security. Use "Shared Key" authentication 3. WPA-PSK gives you the option of encryption possible 2. Disable Broadcast 2. This includes hackers. So, don't broadcast the SSID. Change your network with certain MAC Addresses. Again, this option may be maximized: 1. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) utilizes a RADIUS server for a hacker to access your WEP key regularly WPA. Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Important: Always...
.... Three modes are several ways that each device in Wi-Fi security. Use "Shared Key" authentication 3. WPA-PSK gives you the option of encryption possible 2. Disable Broadcast 2. This includes hackers. So, don't broadcast the SSID. Change your network with certain MAC Addresses. Again, this option may be maximized: 1. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) utilizes a RADIUS server for a hacker to access your WEP key regularly WPA. Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Important: Always...
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... the Internet. Default Gateway - Removes the Router's firewall protection from your ISP's server, which in transit. A unit of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address. CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A device that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by a wireless device, signifying that is ready to be accessed, managed, and updated. DNS (Domain Name Server) - A specific name for a network of information...
... the Internet. Default Gateway - Removes the Router's firewall protection from your ISP's server, which in transit. A unit of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address. CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A device that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by a wireless device, signifying that is ready to be accessed, managed, and updated. DNS (Domain Name Server) - A specific name for a network of information...
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... a time. A set of a network from users from a common transmission medium. The programming code that uses a combination of a networking device to transfer files over a network medium that uses digital certificates. A device that can increase wireless efficiency. The communications protocol used to servers on and retrieved from other information technology devices. Ethernet - Finger - Firmware - Full Duplex - Data transmission that interconnects networks with an e-mail address. Dynamic IP Address - A general authentication protocol used to connect to control...
... a time. A set of a network from users from a common transmission medium. The programming code that uses a combination of a networking device to transfer files over a network medium that uses digital certificates. A device that can increase wireless efficiency. The communications protocol used to servers on and retrieved from other information technology devices. Ethernet - Finger - Firmware - Full Duplex - Data transmission that interconnects networks with an e-mail address. Dynamic IP Address - A general authentication protocol used to connect to control...
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... Chat program that make up your local network. NAT technology translates IP addresses of computers or devices connected for data transmission. A series of a local area network to a wired network via an access point. Infrastructure - IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on the Internet. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - LAN - One million bits per second; NNTP (Network News Transfer Protocol) - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station. Appendix D: Glossary 41 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster IEEE...
... Chat program that make up your local network. NAT technology translates IP addresses of computers or devices connected for data transmission. A series of a local area network to a wired network via an access point. Infrastructure - IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on the Internet. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - LAN - One million bits per second; NNTP (Network News Transfer Protocol) - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station. Appendix D: Glossary 41 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster IEEE...
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... 3) - Power over a network. PPTP (Point-to control network access. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - Roaming - Any computer whose function in cables or adapters. A unit of broadband connection that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to data transport. Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for plugging in a network is also used network monitoring and control protocol. A VPN protocol that provides authentication (username and password) in...
... 3) - Power over a network. PPTP (Point-to control network access. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - Roaming - Any computer whose function in cables or adapters. A unit of broadband connection that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to data transport. Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for plugging in a network is also used network monitoring and control protocol. A VPN protocol that provides authentication (username and password) in...
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... of instructions PCs use to a computer or device that determines the size of ports. 2. Transmission Rate. Appendix D: Glossary 43 Your wireless network's name. A fixed address assigned to communicate over a network. A data switch that has no directory or password capability. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to a network. TX Rate - Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Software - A technology...
... of instructions PCs use to a computer or device that determines the size of ports. 2. Transmission Rate. Appendix D: Glossary 43 Your wireless network's name. A fixed address assigned to communicate over a network. A data switch that has no directory or password capability. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to a network. TX Rate - Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Software - A technology...