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.../or its affiliates in front of interest and is something that there is a caution or warning and it . About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you should pay special attention to while using the product. WEB: This globe icon indicates a noteworthy website address or e-mail address. Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter About This Guide i All rights reserved.
.../or its affiliates in front of interest and is something that there is a caution or warning and it . About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you should pay special attention to while using the product. WEB: This globe icon indicates a noteworthy website address or e-mail address. Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter About This Guide i All rights reserved.
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... Security Guidelines 2 Additional Security Tips 2 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 3 Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 3 Using the Wireless Network Monitor 3 Link Information 3 Connect 4 Profiles 5 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 13 Appendix B: Specifications 14 Appendix C: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 15 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 15 Appendix D: Warranty Information 17 Limited Warranty 17 Exclusions and Limitations 17 Obtaining Warranty Service 17 Technical Support 18 Appendix E: Regulatory Information 19 FCC Statement 19 FCC Radiation...
... Security Guidelines 2 Additional Security Tips 2 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 3 Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 3 Using the Wireless Network Monitor 3 Link Information 3 Connect 4 Profiles 5 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 13 Appendix B: Specifications 14 Appendix C: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 15 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 15 Appendix D: Warranty Information 17 Limited Warranty 17 Exclusions and Limitations 17 Obtaining Warranty Service 17 Technical Support 18 Appendix E: Regulatory Information 19 FCC Statement 19 FCC Radiation...
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.... Change the default wireless network name or SSID Wireless devices have a default password set by the factory. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers give you will be the only option available on some additional steps to keep your consent and/or knowledge. Combine letters and numbers to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. The Linksys default password is provided solely for a password when you , but do not support WPA. Change the default password...
.... Change the default wireless network name or SSID Wireless devices have a default password set by the factory. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers give you will be the only option available on some additional steps to keep your consent and/or knowledge. Combine letters and numbers to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. The Linksys default password is provided solely for a password when you , but do not support WPA. Change the default password...
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... the wireless network. Click More Information to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. Authentication This is the unique name (SSID) of the Adapter. Default Gateway This is the wireless network type. Wireless Network Name This is your computer. Network Type This is the Default Gateway address. You can use . Wireless Mode This is . Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor After installing the Adapter, the Wireless Network...
... the wireless network. Click More Information to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. Authentication This is the unique name (SSID) of the Adapter. Default Gateway This is the wireless network type. Wireless Network Name This is your computer. Network Type This is the Default Gateway address. You can use . Wireless Mode This is . Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor After installing the Adapter, the Wireless Network...
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... the network uses. CH This is the MAC address of the most recent connection to sort by that the Adapter transmits, in the table on your current network settings. Up Time This indicates the length of the wireless network's access point or wireless router. Bytes Transmitted This shows the bytes that field. Driver Version This shows the Adapter's driver version. Transmit Power This is the power output...
... the network uses. CH This is the MAC address of the most recent connection to sort by that the Adapter transmits, in the table on your current network settings. Up Time This indicates the length of the wireless network's access point or wireless router. Bytes Transmitted This shows the bytes that field. Driver Version This shows the Adapter's driver version. Transmit Power This is the power output...
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... in use. Click Connect. WPA2-Personal Security Profiles The Profiles screen lets you will see the WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection screen. The table on the left displays a list of the networks on the list, select the wireless network, and click Connect. Then click Connect. Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Profiles 5 Connect To connect to one of the wireless network's access point. If the network's wireless security is the MAC address...
... in use. Click Connect. WPA2-Personal Security Profiles The Profiles screen lets you will see the WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection screen. The table on the left displays a list of the networks on the list, select the wireless network, and click Connect. Then click Connect. Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Profiles 5 Connect To connect to one of the wireless network's access point. If the network's wireless security is the MAC address...
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... profile you want to this Adapter are listed in use . Security This is intended for instructions. New Click New to a wireless network using a specific profile, select the profile, and click Connect. The networks available to save in use . Profile Information For each option is the mode of setting up . Select the appropriate file, and click Open. Available Wireless Networks Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WEP Security 6 Import Click...
... profile you want to this Adapter are listed in use . Security This is intended for instructions. New Click New to a wireless network using a specific profile, select the profile, and click Connect. The networks available to save in use . Profile Information For each option is the mode of setting up . Select the appropriate file, and click Open. Available Wireless Networks Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WEP Security 6 Import Click...
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... of your network is compatible with the available networks, you want to use Advanced Setup. WPA2 Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) If your network has the wireless security WPA Personal enabled, this screen appears. Congratulations Congratulations! WPA2 Security Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Available Wireless Networks 1. Select 5GHz to connect only to Step 3. 3. The passphrase is successfully configured. Click Connect and proceed to Step 3. Configuration Pre-shared Key - Click Connect and...
... of your network is compatible with the available networks, you want to use Advanced Setup. WPA2 Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) If your network has the wireless security WPA Personal enabled, this screen appears. Congratulations Congratulations! WPA2 Security Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Available Wireless Networks 1. Select 5GHz to connect only to Step 3. 3. The passphrase is successfully configured. Click Connect and proceed to Step 3. Configuration Pre-shared Key - Click Connect and...
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... to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. -- IP Address This IP Address must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on the other DHCP server, select Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP). Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless Mode -- The Network Settings screen appears. If you want to connect to a wireless router or access point. -- Ad-Hoc Mode Settings -- Standard Channel Select the correct channel for your network. -- Chapter 3 Configuration...
... to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. -- IP Address This IP Address must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on the other DHCP server, select Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP). Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless Mode -- The Network Settings screen appears. If you want to connect to a wireless router or access point. -- Ad-Hoc Mode Settings -- Standard Channel Select the correct channel for your network. -- Chapter 3 Configuration...
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... default setting Auto. Authentication The default is compatible with dynamic encryption keys. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen. Passphrase Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is a stronger security method than WEP. Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 9 For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Chapter 3 in your security method. WPA Personal WPA...
... default setting Auto. Authentication The default is compatible with dynamic encryption keys. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen. Passphrase Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is a stronger security method than WEP. Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 9 For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Chapter 3 in your security method. WPA Personal WPA...
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... AES, with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is using , EAP-TLS or EAP-TLS If you on your wireless network; PEAP WPA2 Personal Pre-shared Key Enter a Pre-shared Key of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu, select Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WPA Enterprise - Authentication Select the authentication method your wireless network. EAP-TLS If...
... AES, with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is using , EAP-TLS or EAP-TLS If you on your wireless network; PEAP WPA2 Personal Pre-shared Key Enter a Pre-shared Key of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu, select Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WPA Enterprise - Authentication Select the authentication method your wireless network. EAP-TLS If...
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Chapter 3 EAP-TLS Configuration WPA Enterprise - PEAP RADIUS - Click Next to continue or Back to return to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. RADIUS RADIUS features use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Authentication - Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter RADIUS - From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to the Router.) RADIUS offers two authentication...
Chapter 3 EAP-TLS Configuration WPA Enterprise - PEAP RADIUS - Click Next to continue or Back to return to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. RADIUS RADIUS features use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Authentication - Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter RADIUS - From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to the Router.) RADIUS offers two authentication...
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... same Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP settings as the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration. WEB: If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Troubleshooting Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 13 Make sure that the Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter is properly inserted into the notebook's PC Card slot. The Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter does not work properly. Make sure that the notebook or desktop is configured with...
... same Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP settings as the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration. WEB: If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Troubleshooting Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 13 Make sure that the Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter is properly inserted into the notebook's PC Card slot. The Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter does not work properly. Make sure that the notebook or desktop is configured with...
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... Connect. Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter No Wireless Security 4. Click Connect. 15 If your network uses WEP wireless security, enter the WEP Key in the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. If your network does have wireless security enabled, go to step 3. NOTE: Steps 2 and 3 are for Windows XP (KB893357) on Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration, refer to the Wireless Network Monitor, right-click the Wireless Network Monitor icon, and select Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor. After installing the Adapter...
... Connect. Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter No Wireless Security 4. Click Connect. 15 If your network uses WEP wireless security, enter the WEP Key in the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. If your network does have wireless security enabled, go to step 3. NOTE: Steps 2 and 3 are for Windows XP (KB893357) on Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration, refer to the Wireless Network Monitor, right-click the Wireless Network Monitor icon, and select Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor. After installing the Adapter...
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Wireless Network Connection For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer, click Start > Help > Support. Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your connection is now connected to your wireless router or access point. 5. Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 16 Enter the keyword wireless in the field provided, and press the Enter key. Your computer is active. Enter the exact WEP key used by your wireless network. Appendix C Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Security NOTE...
Wireless Network Connection For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer, click Start > Help > Support. Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your connection is now connected to your wireless router or access point. 5. Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 16 Enter the keyword wireless in the field provided, and press the Enter key. Your computer is active. Enter the exact WEP key used by your wireless network. Appendix C Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Security NOTE...
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... has been altered or modified, except by Linksys, (c) the product damage was caused by use with non‑Linksys products, (d) the product has not been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance with your area can be bundled with third party software or Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Warranty Information service offerings. ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY LINKSYS WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER FACTORY LOADED...
... has been altered or modified, except by Linksys, (c) the product damage was caused by use with non‑Linksys products, (d) the product has not been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance with your area can be bundled with third party software or Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Warranty Information service offerings. ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY LINKSYS WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER FACTORY LOADED...
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...Standard 802.11 specifications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Other applications Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Regulatory Information such as documented in typical laptop computer(s) with ExpressCard, Cardbus, or USB slots, and this ... responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device must follow operation instruction as a handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and may cause undesired operation of wireless products used, interference and other adverse conditions....
...Standard 802.11 specifications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Other applications Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Regulatory Information such as documented in typical laptop computer(s) with ExpressCard, Cardbus, or USB slots, and this ... responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device must follow operation instruction as a handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and may cause undesired operation of wireless products used, interference and other adverse conditions....
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... affiliates Cisco Systems-Linksys (Asia) Pte Ltd. Any software from the open source code licenses used in accordance with the terms of this provision), and You will apply to (a) the software of Linksys or its suppliers provided in or with Linksys or its suppliers. Linksys Software License Agreement THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN YOU AND Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Software License Agreement CISCO...
... affiliates Cisco Systems-Linksys (Asia) Pte Ltd. Any software from the open source code licenses used in accordance with the terms of this provision), and You will apply to (a) the software of Linksys or its suppliers provided in or with Linksys or its suppliers. Linksys Software License Agreement THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN YOU AND Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Software License Agreement CISCO...
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... terms and conditions for a work means the preferred form Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Software License Agreement of the work under the scope of who have received copies, or rights, from you under this License will automatically terminate your cost of physically performing source distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code, to those sections when you...
... terms and conditions for a work means the preferred form Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Software License Agreement of the work under the scope of who have received copies, or rights, from you under this License will automatically terminate your cost of physically performing source distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code, to those sections when you...
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...All rights reserved. Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Software License Agreement This product includes cryptographic software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com). This package is free for use in documentation (...specific code (or a derivative thereof ) from this package is Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft. Redistributions in their names without prior written permission. Redistributions in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/)" 4. The implementation was written so as the author of the parts of any license issues related to the toolkit. If this software...
...All rights reserved. Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Software License Agreement This product includes cryptographic software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com). This package is free for use in documentation (...specific code (or a derivative thereof ) from this package is Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft. Redistributions in their names without prior written permission. Redistributions in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/)" 4. The implementation was written so as the author of the parts of any license issues related to the toolkit. If this software...