Linksys WPC54GR (DE) Manual de usuario
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®
Model No.
Notebook Adapter
Wireless-G
WPC54GR
User Guide
WIRELESS
GHz
2.4
802.11g
with RangeBooster
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster
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TableofContents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this User Guide? 1
Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 3
Network Topology 3
Roaming 3
Network Layout 4
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 5
The LED Indicators 5
Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 6
Starting the Setup 6
Connecting the Adapter 7
Setting up the Adapter 7
Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 16
Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 16
Using the Wireless Network Monitor 16
Link Information 16
Site Survey 19
Profiles 20
Create a New Profile 21
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 30
Common Problems and Solutions 30
Frequently Asked Questions 31
Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 34
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 34
Appendix C: Wireless Security 37
Security Precautions 37
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 37
Appendix D: Windows Help 40
Appendix E: Glossary 41
Appendix F: Specifications 46
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Appendix G: Warranty Information 47
Appendix H: Regulatory Information 48
Appendix I: Contact Information 54
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ListofFigures
Figure 3-1: Front Panel 5
Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 6
Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 6
Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter 7
Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network 7
Figure 4-5: WEP Key Needed for Connection 8
Figure 4-6: WPA - Personal Needed for Connection 8
Figure 4-7: PSK2 Needed for Connection 9
Figure 4-8: Congratulations 9
Figure 4-9: Available Wireless Network 10
Figure 4-10: Network Settings 10
Figure 4-11: Wireless Mode 10
Figure 4-12: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 11
Figure 4-13: Wireless Security - WEP 11
Figure 4-14: Wireless Security - WPA Personal 12
Figure 4-1: Wireless Security - PSK2 12
Figure 4-15: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS 13
Figure 4-16: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP 13
Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS 14
Figure 4-18: Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP 14
Figure 4-19: Confirm New Settings 15
Figure 4-20: Congratulations screen 15
Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 16
Figure 5-2: Link Information 16
Figure 5-3: More Information - Wireless Network Status 17
Figure 5-4: More Information-Network Statistics 18
Figure 5-5: Site Survey 18
Figure 5-6: WEP Key Needed for Connection 19
Figure 5-7: WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 19
Figure 5-8: PSK2 Needed for Connection 19
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Figure 5-9: Profiles 20
Figure 5-10: Import a Profile 20
Figure 5-11: Export a Profile 20
Figure 5-12: Create a New Profile 21
Figure 5-1: WEP Key Needed for Connection 21
Figure 5-2: WPA - Personal Needed for Connection 22
Figure 5-3: PSK2 Needed for Connection 22
Figure 5-4: Congratulations 22
Figure 5-13: Available Wireless Network 23
Figure 5-14: Network Settings 23
Figure 5-15: Wireless Mode 24
Figure 5-16: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 24
Figure 5-17: Wireless Security - WEP 25
Figure 5-18: Wireless Security - WPA Personal 25
Figure 5-19: Wireless Security - PSK2 26
Figure 5-20: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise Using EAP-TLS 27
Figure 5-21: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise Using PEAP 27
Figure 5-22: Wireless Security - RADIUS Using EAP-TLS 28
Figure 5-23: Wireless Security - RADIUS Using PEAP 28
Figure 5-24: Confirm New Settings for New Profile 29
Figure 5-25: Congratulations 29
Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 34
Figure B-2: Windows XP - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration 34
Figure B-3: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Icon 34
Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network 35
Figure B-5: No Wireless Security 35
Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security 36
Figure B-7: Wireless Network Connection 36
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster
Chapter1:Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster. Setting up your network and your
Wireless-G Network Adapter with RangeBooster is easier than ever.
How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility
within your wireless network, whether it’s using the Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) standard.
But what does all of this mean?
Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers
and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video
games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.
PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the
same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network.
The included Setup Wizard walks you through configuring the Adapter to your wireless network settings, step by
step. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you set up and connect the Adapter using the Setup Wizard. These
instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Adapter.
What’s in this User Guide?
This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter.
• 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: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
This chapter instructs you on how to install and configure the Adapter.
802.11b: a wireless networking standard that
specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps
and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
adapter: a device that adds network functionality
to your PC.
network: a series of computers or devices
connected for the purpose of data sharing,
storage, and/or transmission between users.
802.11g a wireless networking standard that
specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps
and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
bit: a binary digit.
encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network
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Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this User Guide?
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• Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor
This chapter show you how to use the Adapter’s Wireless Network Monitor.
• 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: Wireless Security
This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help
protect your wireless network.
• Appendix C: Windows Help
This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing
the TCP/IP protocol.
• Appendix D: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used 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.
• 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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Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network
Network Topology
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Chapter2:PlanningyourWirelessNetwork
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 or
adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad-hoc network.
Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless
router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. Each wireless PC in an
infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless
router.
An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network, and can double the
effective wireless transmission range for two wireless adapter PCs. Since an access point is able to forward data
within a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network can be doubled.
Roaming
Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Roaming means that you can move your
wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC's signal, providing that they
both share the same channel and SSID.
Before enabling you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position.
Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.
infrastructure: a wireless network that is
bridged to a wired network via an access point.
ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices
communicating directly with each other (peer-
to-peer) without the use of an access point.
roaming: the ability to take a wireless device
from one access point's range to another without
losing the connection.
ssid: your wireless network's name.
topology: the physical layout of a network.
access point: a device that allows wireless-
equipped computers and other devices to
communicate with a wired network
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Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network
Network Layout
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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 and some products
incorporating both “a” and “g”, products using these standards can communicate with each other.
Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such at the PC
Cards for your laptop computers, PCI Card for your desktop PC, and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB
connectivity. Wireless products will also communicate with the wireless PrintServer.
When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and
wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys's switches or routers.
With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at
www.linksys.com for more information about wireless products.
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