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WPC54GS ® 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.
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...terms that could damage your property or the Adapter. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. WPC54GS-UG-40220NC BW Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. This User Guide The User Guide to the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with a reminder about something you might ...need to make understanding networking easier than ever. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something you with SpeedBooster has been designed to do while using the Adapter. Linksys ...
...terms that could damage your property or the Adapter. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. WPC54GS-UG-40220NC BW Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. This User Guide The User Guide to the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with a reminder about something you might ...need to make understanding networking easier than ever. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something you with SpeedBooster has been designed to do while using the Adapter. Linksys ...
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... 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 WLAN Monitor 13 Link...
... 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 WLAN Monitor 13 Link...
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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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... those hotspots upgrade to the new high-speed Wireless-G standard, you'll be able to connect with SpeedBooster from Linksys. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience will walk you through configuring the adapter to your wireless network. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with friends while sitting out on the network...
... those hotspots upgrade to the new high-speed Wireless-G standard, you'll be able to connect with SpeedBooster from Linksys. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience will walk you through configuring the adapter to your wireless network. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with friends while sitting out on the network...
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... 2 What's in this Guide? Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the 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...
... 2 What's in this Guide? Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the 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...
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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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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of an access point. Several PCs equipped with a clear radio signal will pick up the wireless PC's signal, providing that they both share the same channel and SSID. Since... data within your network and the access points will greatly enhance performance. Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to any computer in a wireless network must be doubled. Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can be configured to a wired network, and...
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of an access point. Several PCs equipped with a clear radio signal will pick up the wireless PC's signal, providing that they both share the same channel and SSID. Since... data within your network and the access points will greatly enhance performance. Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to any computer in a wireless network must be doubled. Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can be configured to a wired network, and...
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....11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products. With these standards can be connected 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. Chapter 2: Planning your networking options are compatible with the 802.11b standard and some products incorporating both...
....11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products. With these standards can be connected 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. Chapter 2: Planning your networking options are compatible with the 802.11b standard and some products incorporating both...
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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. Green. The Link LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G 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.
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. Green. The Link LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G 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.
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.... Click the Exit button to open the PDF file of your CD-ROM drive. 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...
.... Click the Exit button to open the PDF file of your CD-ROM drive. 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...
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...The Setup Wizard will ask you agree, or click the Cancel button to choose a network mode. The default setting is linksys (all devices within the network. After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button if you to end the installation. ... Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration The Installation Procedure Figure 4-3: The Setup Wizard's Wireless Mode Screen 8 Click the Next button. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster The Installation Procedure 1. To install the Adapter, click the Install button on your network and identical for all devices in the network...
...The Setup Wizard will ask you agree, or click the Cancel button to choose a network mode. The default setting is linksys (all devices within the network. After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button if you to end the installation. ... Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration The Installation Procedure Figure 4-3: The Setup Wizard's Wireless Mode Screen 8 Click the Next button. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster The Installation Procedure 1. To install the Adapter, click the Install button on your network and identical for all devices in the network...
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... Procedure Figure 4-4: The Setup Wizard's Ad-Hoc Mode Screen Figure 4-5: The Setup Wizard's WEP Screen 9 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any settings. The channel you can enter a passphrase in your network's access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the Transmit Key drop...
... Procedure Figure 4-4: The Setup Wizard's Ad-Hoc Mode Screen Figure 4-5: The Setup Wizard's WEP Screen 9 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any settings. The channel you can enter a passphrase in your network's access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the Transmit Key drop...
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....s. The Setup Wizard will ask you are satisfied with dynamic encryption keys. Enter a WPA Shared Key of algorithm, TKIP or AES, for the Encryption Type. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Click the Next button to continue.s. Select the type of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field..
....s. The Setup Wizard will ask you are satisfied with dynamic encryption keys. Enter a WPA Shared Key of algorithm, TKIP or AES, for the Encryption Type. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Click the Next button to continue.s. Select the type of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field..
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After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click the Exit button. Figure 4-8: The Setup Wizard's Congratulations Screen Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration 11 The Installation Procedure Proceed to "Chapter 5: Hardware Installation." Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster 7.
After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click the Exit button. Figure 4-8: The Setup Wizard's Congratulations Screen Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration 11 The Installation Procedure Proceed to "Chapter 5: Hardware Installation." Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster 7.
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...search for the original Windows CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM, and direct Windows to "Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor." Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 5: Hardware Installation NOTE: You must run the Setup Wizard to your computer. The Power LED ... end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up when the Adapter is complete. Connecting the Adapter 1. Locate an available CardBus slot on your notebook The installation of the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter is installed correctly. 5. Windows will begin copying the driver files to...
...search for the original Windows CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM, and direct Windows to "Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor." Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 5: Hardware Installation NOTE: You must run the Setup Wizard to your computer. The Power LED ... end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up when the Adapter is complete. Connecting the Adapter 1. Locate an available CardBus slot on your notebook The installation of the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter is installed correctly. 5. Windows will begin copying the driver files to...
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... installing the Adapter, the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor icon will appear. Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode - The screen indicates whether the Adapter is . The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection. Figure 6-1: Link Information Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor ..., signal strength, and link quality information about the current connection. Double-click the icon. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Use the WLAN Monitor to view additional status information about the...
... installing the Adapter, the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor icon will appear. Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode - The screen indicates whether the Adapter is . The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection. Figure 6-1: Link Information Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor ..., signal strength, and link quality information about the current connection. Double-click the icon. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Use the WLAN Monitor to view additional status information about the...
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... the status of the current connection is displayed here. Wireless Mode - 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 Adapter's connection, as shown below: Wireless Network Status The Networks Settings screen provides information on...
... the status of the current connection is displayed here. Wireless Mode - 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 Adapter's connection, as shown below: Wireless Network Status The Networks Settings screen provides information on...
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... - The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. The rate that data is your current network settings. 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. The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the... button to save the currently active connection to the initial Link Information screen. Click the Back button to return to the Network Statistics screen. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Click the Statistics button to go to a profile.
... - The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. The rate that data is your current network settings. 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. The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the... button to save the currently active connection to the initial Link Information screen. Click the Back button to return to the Network Statistics screen. Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster Click the Statistics button to go to a profile.
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... (Channel), or Signal, to which the network broadcasts. 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. The channel upon which the wireless network devices are listed: SSID - The status of the wireless network's access point. The MAC address of the encryption...
... (Channel), or Signal, to which the network broadcasts. 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. The channel upon which the wireless network devices are listed: SSID - The status of the wireless network's access point. The MAC address of the encryption...