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® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless-G Notebook Adapter User Guide WIRELESS with SpeedBooster Model No. WPC54GS
® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless-G Notebook Adapter User Guide WIRELESS with SpeedBooster Model No. WPC54GS
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...your property or the Adapter. WPC54GS-UG-40220NC BW and/or its affiliates in the "Table of their respective holders. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Contents". Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Copyright and Trademarks ... User Guide to the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with a figure number and description, like this : Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section in the U.S. Linksys is provided with SpeedBooster has been designed to ...
...your property or the Adapter. WPC54GS-UG-40220NC BW and/or its affiliates in the "Table of their respective holders. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Contents". Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Copyright and Trademarks ... User Guide to the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with a figure number and description, like this : Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section in the U.S. Linksys is provided with SpeedBooster has been designed to ...
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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 Network Layout 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 6 The LED Indicators 6 Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration 7 The Installation Procedure 8 Chapter 5: Hardware Installation 12 Connecting the Adapter 12 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 13 Accessing the...
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 Network Layout 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 6 The LED Indicators 6 Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration 7 The Installation Procedure 8 Chapter 5: Hardware Installation 12 Connecting the Adapter 12 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 13 Accessing the...
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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel 6 Figure 4-1: The Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen 7 Figure 4-2: The Setup Wizard's License Agreement 8 Figure 4-3: The Setup Wizard's Wireless Mode Screen 8 Figure 4-4: The Setup Wizard's Ad-Hoc Mode Screen 9 Figure 4-5: The Setup Wizard's WEP Screen 9 Figure 4-6: The Setup Wizard's WPA-PSK Screen 10 Figure 4-7: ...
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel 6 Figure 4-1: The Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen 7 Figure 4-2: The Setup Wizard's License Agreement 8 Figure 4-3: The Setup Wizard's Wireless Mode Screen 8 Figure 4-4: The Setup Wizard's Ad-Hoc Mode Screen 9 Figure 4-5: The Setup Wizard's WEP Screen 9 Figure 4-6: The Setup Wizard's WPA-PSK Screen 10 Figure 4-7: ...
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... 802.11b networks today, and be faster and easier than 802.11b. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster from Linksys. Then just slide it into your notebook computer, while retaining true mobility. But since they form a wireless network. PCs equipped with friends while sitting out on the network. At...
... 802.11b networks today, and be faster and easier than 802.11b. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster from Linksys. Then just slide it into your notebook computer, while retaining true mobility. But since they form a wireless network. PCs equipped with friends while sitting out on the network. At...
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... This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for setting up and using the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster What's in networking. • Appendix E: Specifications This appendix provides the Adapter's technical specifications. • Appendix F: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Adapter's warranty information. This user guide covers the steps for instructions about networking, such as...
... This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for setting up and using the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster What's in networking. • Appendix E: Specifications This appendix provides the Adapter's technical specifications. • Appendix F: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Adapter's warranty information. This user guide covers the steps for instructions about networking, such as...
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Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this Guide? Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter's regulatory information. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this Guide? Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter's regulatory information. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
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... a wired network infrastructure via an access point. ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly with each equipped with one another without the use of an access point. ssid: your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each other (peerto-peer) without losing...
... a wired network infrastructure via an access point. ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly with each equipped with one another without the use of an access point. ssid: your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each other (peerto-peer) without losing...
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... be connected to enjoy USB connectivity. Chapter 2: Planning your networking options are compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such at www.linksys.com for more information about...
... be connected to enjoy USB connectivity. Chapter 2: Planning your networking options are compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such at www.linksys.com for more information about...
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Figure 3-1: Front Panel Power Link Green. The Link LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators The Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity. Green. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 6 The LED Indicators
Figure 3-1: Front Panel Power Link Green. The Link LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators The Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity. Green. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 6 The LED Indicators
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... Wizard. User Guide - Figure 4-1: The Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration 7 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. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. The Setup Wizard will...
... Wizard. User Guide - Figure 4-1: The Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration 7 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. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. The Setup Wizard will...
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... is linksys (all devices within the network. To install the Adapter, click the Install button on your wireless network. Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration The Installation Procedure Figure 4-3: The Setup Wizard's Wireless Mode Screen 8 Figure 4-2: The Setup Wizard's License Agreement 3. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you to end the installation. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster...
... is linksys (all devices within the network. To install the Adapter, click the Install button on your wireless network. Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration The Installation Procedure Figure 4-3: The Setup Wizard's Wireless Mode Screen 8 Figure 4-2: The Setup Wizard's License Agreement 3. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you to end the installation. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster...
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...and "A" to Step 5. The default transmit key number is when both Wireless-G and Wireless-B computers will be allowed on the network, but no Wireless-B users will be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. Open key is compatible with SpeedBooster 4. The channel you enter must use , select the default channel ... WEP encryption, then the key must use : 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, or WPA-PSK. Shared Key is 1. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with Linksys wireless products only. (If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must match the passphrase of manually entering a WEP...
...and "A" to Step 5. The default transmit key number is when both Wireless-G and Wireless-B computers will be allowed on the network, but no Wireless-B users will be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. Open key is compatible with SpeedBooster 4. The channel you enter must use , select the default channel ... WEP encryption, then the key must use : 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, or WPA-PSK. Shared Key is 1. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with Linksys wireless products only. (If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must match the passphrase of manually entering a WEP...
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... to continue.s. Figure 4-6: The Setup Wizard's WPA-PSK Screen Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration The Installation Procedure Figure 4-7: The Setup Wizard's Check Settings Screen 10 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Click the Next button to continue.s. Click the Help button for the Encryption Type.
... to continue.s. Figure 4-6: The Setup Wizard's WPA-PSK Screen Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration The Installation Procedure Figure 4-7: The Setup Wizard's Check Settings Screen 10 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Click the Next button to continue.s. Click the Help button for the Encryption Type.
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Proceed to "Chapter 5: Hardware Installation." After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Figure 4-8: The Setup Wizard's Congratulations Screen Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration 11 The Installation Procedure Click the Exit button. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster 7.
Proceed to "Chapter 5: Hardware Installation." After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Figure 4-8: The Setup Wizard's Congratulations Screen Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration 11 The Installation Procedure Click the Exit button. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster 7.
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Restart your notebook The installation of the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter is installed correctly. 5. 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." Connecting the Adapter 1. With the connector pin end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up when the Adapter is complete. Figure 5-1: How the Adapter installs into...
Restart your notebook The installation of the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter is installed correctly. 5. 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." Connecting the Adapter 1. With the connector pin end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up when the Adapter is complete. Figure 5-1: How the Adapter installs into...
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... will appear. Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode - Link Quality - Figure 6-1: Link Information Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 13 Accessing the WLAN Monitor The Signal Strength bar indicates 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. The screen indicates whether...
... will appear. Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode - Link Quality - Figure 6-1: Link Information Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 13 Accessing the WLAN Monitor The Signal Strength bar indicates 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. The screen indicates whether...
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... - The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. This is displayed here. Wireless Mode - Authentication - The DNS address of the Adapter. The IP Address of the Adapter. Signal Strength - Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information Figure 6-2: More Information-Network Settings 14 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Clicking the More Information button displays more information about the...
... - The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. This is displayed here. Wireless Mode - Authentication - The DNS address of the Adapter. The IP Address of the Adapter. Signal Strength - Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information Figure 6-2: More Information-Network Settings 14 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Clicking the More Information button displays more information about the...
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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Click the Statistics button to go to the Network Status screen. The rate that data is your current network settings. Packets Transmitted - This shows the bytes transmitted from the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the Wireless Network or since the Refresh button was last pressed. This shows the Adapter...time.) Receive Rate - Transmit Rate - This shows the packets received by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the Wireless Network or since the Refresh button was last pressed. Signal Strength - Link ...
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Click the Statistics button to go to the Network Status screen. The rate that data is your current network settings. Packets Transmitted - This shows the bytes transmitted from the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the Wireless Network or since the Refresh button was last pressed. This shows the Adapter...time.) Receive Rate - Transmit Rate - This shows the packets received by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the Wireless Network or since the Refresh button was last pressed. Signal Strength - Link ...
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... Refresh button to 100%. Channel - Encryption- Site Information For each network selected, the following settings are set. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for wireless devices. You may click SSID, CH (Channel), or Signal, to which the network broadcasts. SSID - The...
... Refresh button to 100%. Channel - Encryption- Site Information For each network selected, the following settings are set. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for wireless devices. You may click SSID, CH (Channel), or Signal, to which the network broadcasts. SSID - The...
