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...countries. All rights reserved. WEB: This globe icon indicates a noteworthy website address or e-mail address. Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter About This Guide i About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may have to add ... its affiliates in front of their respective holders. Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks ...
...countries. All rights reserved. WEB: This globe icon indicates a noteworthy website address or e-mail address. Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter About This Guide i About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may have to add ... its affiliates in front of their respective holders. Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks ...
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...and Limitations 17 Obtaining Warranty Service 17 Technical Support 18 Appendix E: Regulatory Information 19 FCC Statement 19 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 19 Safety Notices 19 Wireless Disclaimer 19 Industry Canada Statement 19 Restrictions in the 5 GHz Band 20 Avis d'Industrie Canada 20 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les ...Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 21 Appendix F: Software License Agreement 25 Software in Linksys Products 25 Software Licenses 25 Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter ii
...and Limitations 17 Obtaining Warranty Service 17 Technical Support 18 Appendix E: Regulatory Information 19 FCC Statement 19 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 19 Safety Notices 19 Wireless Disclaimer 19 Industry Canada Statement 19 Restrictions in the 5 GHz Band 20 Avis d'Industrie Canada 20 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les ...Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 21 Appendix F: Software License Agreement 25 Software in Linksys Products 25 Software Licenses 25 Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter ii
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... this? LEDs Power Power (Green) The Power LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection. Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter. But with Wireless-N, it 's using the Wireless-A (802.11a), Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) standard. Link/Act Link/Act (Green) The Link/Act LED lights...
... this? LEDs Power Power (Green) The Power LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection. Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter. But with Wireless-N, it 's using the Wireless-A (802.11a), Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) standard. Link/Act Link/Act (Green) The Link/Act LED lights...
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... ability to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. This is more information on wireless security, visit www.linksys.com/security 2 For example, you want to change their settings. Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless Security Checklist 4. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers give you need to take some older devices that do not use them...
... ability to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. This is more information on wireless security, visit www.linksys.com/security 2 For example, you want to change their settings. Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless Security Checklist 4. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers give you need to take some older devices that do not use them...
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...The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the Adapter. It also provides a More Information button to view additional information about the current wireless connection. Link Information Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless Network Status Radio Band This is green. Security This...Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength. Configuration Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode The screen indicates whether the Adapter is done through the Wireless Network Monitor (the Monitor). Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Advanced configuration is currently working in adhoc...
...The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the Adapter. It also provides a More Information button to view additional information about the current wireless connection. Link Information Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless Network Status Radio Band This is green. Security This...Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength. Configuration Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode The screen indicates whether the Adapter is done through the Wireless Network Monitor (the Monitor). Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Advanced configuration is currently working in adhoc...
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...currently active connection settings to a profile. Driver Version This shows the Adapter's driver version. Configuration Noise Level This shows the level of signal strength, from 0 to the wireless network or after clicking Refresh Statistics. Transmit Power This is the percentage...after connecting to the fastest data transfer rate at which the Adapter transmits. Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 4 Click Back to return to the Wireless Network Status screen. Wireless Network Statistics The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on the left. Bytes Received ...
...currently active connection settings to a profile. Driver Version This shows the Adapter's driver version. Configuration Noise Level This shows the level of signal strength, from 0 to the wireless network or after clicking Refresh Statistics. Transmit Power This is the percentage...after connecting to the fastest data transfer rate at which the Adapter transmits. Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 4 Click Back to return to the Wireless Network Status screen. Wireless Network Statistics The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on the left. Bytes Received ...
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... WPA-Personal Security WPA2 If the network has WPA2 Personal wireless security enabled, then you see the WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection screen. Enter the network's Pre-shared Key in use. Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Profiles 5 Network Type This is the network type used... by your wireless network. Refresh Click Refresh to the network, click Connect. Select the appropriate level of the wireless network's access point. Then enter the network's ...
... WPA-Personal Security WPA2 If the network has WPA2 Personal wireless security enabled, then you see the WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection screen. Enter the network's Pre-shared Key in use. Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Profiles 5 Network Type This is the network type used... by your wireless network. Refresh Click Refresh to the network, click Connect. Select the appropriate level of the wireless network's access point. Then enter the network's ...
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.... Export Select the profile you have wireless security enabled, continue to this Adapter are listed on the center of the wireless security. Continue to delete and click Delete. Available Wireless Networks Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WEP Security 6 Wireless Mode This is saved in a different... select Advanced Setup to step 2. Available Wireless Networks The available networks are listed: Wireless Network This is the type of setting up the Adapter is not listed on your wireless security. If you don't have wireless security enabled on this option if you...
.... Export Select the profile you have wireless security enabled, continue to this Adapter are listed on the center of the wireless security. Continue to delete and click Delete. Available Wireless Networks Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WEP Security 6 Wireless Mode This is saved in a different... select Advanced Setup to step 2. Available Wireless Networks The available networks are listed: Wireless Network This is the type of setting up the Adapter is not listed on your wireless security. If you don't have wireless security enabled on this option if you...
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Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings immediately and return to set up the adapter manually. 2. The profile is not listed with Linksys wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually.) WEP Key The WEP key must be 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters. Advanced Setup If your network has...
Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings immediately and return to set up the adapter manually. 2. The profile is not listed with Linksys wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually.) WEP Key The WEP key must be 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters. Advanced Setup If your network has...
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...channel you choose should be used for your network has a router or other devices 8 If your network. Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless Mode -- Enter the Wireless Network Name for all the devices in your network's Gateway here. -- If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to the ...previous screen. 4. Wireless Network 3. Subnet Mask The Adapter's Subnet Mask must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on the other DHCP server, select Obtain network settings automatically (...
...channel you choose should be used for your network has a router or other devices 8 If your network. Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless Mode -- Enter the Wireless Network Name for all the devices in your network's Gateway here. -- If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to the ...previous screen. 4. Wireless Network 3. Subnet Mask The Adapter's Subnet Mask must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on the other DHCP server, select Obtain network settings automatically (...
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...User Service. WPA Personal Encryption Select the type of algorithm you enter must match the passphrase of your network's access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the Encryption drop-down box. Click Next to..., TKIP and AES, with Linksys wireless products only. (If you are unsure about which authentication method to continue. If your wireless network doesn't have any settings. 6. WPA2 stands for encryption. Chapter 3 in the Pre-shared Key field. Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 9 Click the Back button...
...User Service. WPA Personal Encryption Select the type of algorithm you enter must match the passphrase of your network's access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the Encryption drop-down box. Click Next to..., TKIP and AES, with Linksys wireless products only. (If you are unsure about which authentication method to continue. If your wireless network doesn't have any settings. 6. WPA2 stands for encryption. Chapter 3 in the Pre-shared Key field. Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 9 Click the Back button...
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...installed to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. From the Certificate drop-down menu, select Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WPA Enterprise - WPA2 Enterprise WPA2 Enterprise features WPA2 security used in the Server Name field (this is optional). Enter the name ...of your wireless network. Select the type of the authentication server in coordination with dynamic encryption keys. Enter the name of ...
...installed to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. From the Certificate drop-down menu, select Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WPA Enterprise - WPA2 Enterprise WPA2 Enterprise features WPA2 security used in the Server Name field (this is optional). Enter the name ...of your wireless network. Select the type of the authentication server in coordination with dynamic encryption keys. Enter the name of ...
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...certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter RADIUS - Enter the password of your wireless network. PEAP If you on your wireless network in the Login Name field. PEAP RADIUS - Enter the name of your wireless network; Enter the name of your network is optional).... you want to use of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used inside the PEAP tunnel. Select the authentication method your wireless network in the Server Name field (this is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP. Click Next to continue or Back to return to the...
...certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter RADIUS - Enter the password of your wireless network. PEAP If you on your wireless network in the Login Name field. PEAP RADIUS - Enter the name of your wireless network; Enter the name of your network is optional).... you want to use of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used inside the PEAP tunnel. Select the authentication method your wireless network in the Server Name field (this is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP. Click Next to continue or Back to return to the...
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To exit the Advanced Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit. 8. The Congratulations screen appears next. Congratulations! Chapter 3 7. To edit the new settings, click Back. Configuration Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 12 Confirm New Settings To save the new settings, click Save. Congratulations! The profile is successfully configured. The Confirm New Settings screen appears next and shows the new settings. Click Finish.
To exit the Advanced Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit. 8. The Congratulations screen appears next. Congratulations! Chapter 3 7. To edit the new settings, click Back. Configuration Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 12 Confirm New Settings To save the new settings, click Save. Congratulations! The profile is successfully configured. The Confirm New Settings screen appears next and shows the new settings. Click Finish.
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...If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Troubleshooting Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 13 Reinsert the Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter into the PC Card slot. I cannot communicate with the same Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP settings as the other ... with the other computers in the Infrastructure configuration. 1. Make sure that the Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter is properly inserted into the notebook's PC Card slot. Appendix A Appendix A: Troubleshooting My computer does not recognize the Dual Band...
...If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Troubleshooting Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 13 Reinsert the Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter into the PC Card slot. I cannot communicate with the same Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP settings as the other ... with the other computers in the Infrastructure configuration. 1. Make sure that the Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter is properly inserted into the notebook's PC Card slot. Appendix A Appendix A: Troubleshooting My computer does not recognize the Dual Band...
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Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model WPC600N Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a, Draft IEEE 802.11n LEDs Power, Link/Act # of Antennas 3 Antennas Detachable (y/n) No Modulations 802.11a: OFDM 802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK 802.11g: OFDM Wireless-N: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM RF Power (EIRP) in dBm 802... to 122ºF) Storage Temp. -20 to 70ºC (-4 to 158ºF) Operating Humidity 10 to 85% Noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Specifications 14
Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model WPC600N Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a, Draft IEEE 802.11n LEDs Power, Link/Act # of Antennas 3 Antennas Detachable (y/n) No Modulations 802.11a: OFDM 802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK 802.11g: OFDM Wireless-N: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM RF Power (EIRP) in dBm 802... to 122ºF) Storage Temp. -20 to 70ºC (-4 to 158ºF) Operating Humidity 10 to 85% Noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Specifications 14
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....com website to connect correctly. Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter No Wireless Security 4. If your network does not have wireless security enabled, click Connect Anyway to connect the Adapter to the Wireless Network Monitor, right-click the Wireless Network Monitor icon, and select Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor. Select the network you have wireless security enabled, go to step 4. NOTE...
....com website to connect correctly. Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter No Wireless Security 4. If your network does not have wireless security enabled, click Connect Anyway to connect the Adapter to the Wireless Network Monitor, right-click the Wireless Network Monitor icon, and select Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor. Select the network you have wireless security enabled, go to step 4. NOTE...
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... connected to your connection is active. Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your wireless network. Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 16 Appendix C Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Security NOTE: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a passphrase. Wireless Network Connection For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer, click Start...
... connected to your connection is active. Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your wireless network. Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 16 Appendix C Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Security NOTE: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a passphrase. Wireless Network Connection For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer, click Start...
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... free. The product may also have a question about your product or experience a problem with a reasonably available equivalent new or refurbished Linksys product, or (c) refund the purchase price of its essential purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on hand when calling. Have...which begins on the date of a third party's service for which this product's use with third party software or Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Warranty Information service offerings. Any repaired or replacement products will be free of the original Warranty Period or thirty (30) days...
... free. The product may also have a question about your product or experience a problem with a reasonably available equivalent new or refurbished Linksys product, or (c) refund the purchase price of its essential purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on hand when calling. Have...which begins on the date of a third party's service for which this product's use with third party software or Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Warranty Information service offerings. Any repaired or replacement products will be free of the original Warranty Period or thirty (30) days...