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  • Linksys WMP54GS | User Guide - Page 1
    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless-G PCI Adapter WIRELESS with SpeedBooster Model No. WMP54GS User Guide
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All
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    Wireless-G PCI 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: Software Installation and Configuration 6 Chapter 4: Connecting
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    : Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP 12 Figure 3-13: The Check Settings Screen 13 Figure 3-14: The Windows Digital Signature Screen 13 Figure 3-15: The Congratulations Screen 14 Figure 4-1: Your Computer's PCI slot with Adapter installed 15 Figure 4-2: Proper Positioning of the Antenna 16
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Figure 5-14: Profiles - Network Settings 25 Figure 5-15: Profiles - Wireless Mode 25 Figure 5-16: Profiles - Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 26 Figure 5-17: Profiles - Wireless Security 26 Figure 5-18: Profiles - Wireless Security - WEP 27 Figure 5-19:
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    . By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network. The included Setup Wizard will walk you through configuring the adapter to your network's settings, step by step. Then just slide it into your computer's PCI Card slot and enjoy network access
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    . • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Adapter. • Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration This chapter instructs you on how to install Window XP Wireless Zero
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster • Appendix G: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Adapter's warranty information. • Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter's regulatory information. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact
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    PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter. Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards
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    Wireless-G PCI 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 products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b standard
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 3: Software Installation and Configuration The Wireless-G PCI Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. The Setup Wizard will install the Wireless Network Monitor and driver, as well as configure the Adapter. 1. Insert
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 2. Read the License Agreement displayed on the following screen and click the Next button to continue the installation. If you click the Cancel button, you will end the installation. Figure 3-2: The License Agreement Screen 3. The Wireless Mode screen will
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster than WEP. WPA2 is a newer and stronger version of WPA. RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Personal, WPAEnterprise, or RADIUS. Chapter 3: Software Installation and Configuration Figure 3-5: The Wireless
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster WEP WEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption from the drop-down menu. Then enter a passphrase or WEP key. Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated.
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster WPA Personal WPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Chapter 3: Software Installation and Configuration Figure 3-8: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal 10
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster WPA Card. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Chapter 3: Software Installation and Configuration Figure 3-10: Wireless
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    setting, Trust Any. Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel, EAP-MSCHAP v2 or Generic Token Card. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Chapter 3: Software Installation and Configuration Figure 3-12: Wireless Security
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 7. The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it starts to copy files. Click the Next button to save these settings, or click the Back button to change any settings. Figure 3-13: The Check Settings Screen 8. For Windows 2000 users, a screen
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 9. After the files have been successfully copied, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click the Exit button. Now that the software installation is complete, proceed to Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter. Figure 3-15: The Congratulations
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 4: Connecting the PCI Adapter 1. Before connecting the PCI Adapter to your PC, turn off your desktop PC. 2. Open your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the motherboard. Check with your computer manufacturer for instructions. 3. Slide the PCI
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 4. Attach the external antenna to the adapter's antenna port. port: the connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in a cable or an adapter. Figure 4-2: Proper Positioning of the Antenna 5. Power on your desktop PC. 6. For Windows
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Overview Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. Accessing the Wireless Network
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Clicking the More Information button displays much more information about the Adapter's connection, as shown below: Wireless Network Status wep: a method of encrypting data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security. Status - This shows the
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    signal received by the card. Up Time - This shows the period of the most recent connection to a wireless network. Total Up Time - This shows the cummulative total of connection time with the Adapter. Driver Version - This shows the version of the Adapter's driver. Figure 5-4: The Link Information
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster The Site Survey Tab The Site Survey tab displays available networks and allows you to connect to them. The information about these networks are displayed as below: SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network. CH - The channel upon which the network
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster WEP Key Needed for Connection Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption from the drop-down menu. Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. It is case-sensitive, cannot be longer
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster The Profiles Tab The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. You can also import or export profiles. The default profile holds the initial configuration saved when you ran the Setup Wizard. Profile - Name
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Import - Click the Import button to import a profile that has been saved in another location. Select the appropriate file and click the Open button. Export - To save the profile(s) in a different location, click the Export button. Direct Windows to the
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Creating a New Profile 1. On the Profiles tab, click the New button to create a new profile. Figure 5- Cancel to return to the previous screen. Figure 5-13: Create Connection Profile Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 24 Creating a New Profile
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 3. Enter your network's settings on the Network Settings screen, which appears next. If your network has a DHCP server (or Router), click the radio button next to Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) and
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 5. The Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen, for those who chose an Ad- WPA is a stronger security method than WEP. WPA2 is a newer and stronger version of WPA. RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. WPA-Enterprise and RADIUS use a RADIUS server.
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster WEP WEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption from the drop-down menu. Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. It is casesensitive and should not
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster WPA2 Personal Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster PEAP If you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network; if you want to use any certificate, keep the default setting,
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster PEAP If you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network; if you want to use any certificate, keep the default setting,
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 9. The Congratulations screen shows that the new Profile has successfully been configured. Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings immediately and return to the Link Information screen. Click Return to Profiles Screen to keep the current
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: "Common Problems and Solutions" and "Frequently Asked Questions." This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G PCI Adapter.
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Frequently Asked Questions Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application's user guide to determine if it supports
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other. The ad-hoc wireless detect, provided that Appendix A: Troubleshooting 34 Frequently Asked Questions
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster more bits in Wireless Security." What is RADIUS? RADIUS is Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service, which uses an authentication server to control network access. For more information, refer to "Appendix C: Wireless Security." Appendix A: Troubleshooting
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration If your computer is running Windows XP, then this choice will be available. If you want to use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration to control the Adapter, instead of
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    to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure is checked. Then, click the Connect button, and go to step 4. NOTE: Steps 2 and 3 are the instructions and screenshots for Windows XP with Service Pack 1 installed. If you have not installed Service Pack 1, select the network
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    about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer, click the Start button, select Help, and choose Support. Enter the keyword wireless in the field provided, and press the Enter key. The installation of the Windows XP Wireless Configuration is complete. Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix C: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes hackers.
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster WPA-Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters. WPA2 technology Linksys has to offer. Appendix C: Wireless Security 41 Security Threats Facing
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix D: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix E: Specifications Standards LEDs Transmit Power Sensitivity Security features Modulation WEP key bits Network Protocol Dimensions Unit Weight Certifications Operating Temp. Storage Temp. Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 802.11g, 802.11b Act:
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix F: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the "Warranty Period"), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix G: Glossary 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific name for a network of computers. DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) - Frequency transmission with a redundant bit
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    other services. Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program". Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission. SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A method of encrypting network
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance. Linksys vakuuttaa täten että dieses et licences, veuillez contacter l'IBPT. France: 2.4 GHz Bande : les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, et 2472 MHz respectivement)
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    Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information Information section in this Guide.) http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 949-823-3002 800-326-7114 [email protected] 949-823-3000
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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
®
Model No.
PCI Adapter
Wireless-
G
WMP54GS
User Guide
WIRELESS
GHz
2.4
802.11g
with SpeedBooster