Cisco WPC54GX4 User's Guide

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.Notebook Adapter with SRX400Wireless-GWPC54GX4User GuideWIRELESSGHz2.4802.11g

5Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400The LED IndicatorsWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Chapter 3: Getting to

6Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Starting the Setup WizardWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Chapt

7Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Starting the Setup WizardWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX4003. Wi

8Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Setting Up the AdapterWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Setting

9Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Setting Up the AdapterWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Setting

10Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Setting Up the AdapterWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400WPA-Per

11Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Setting Up the AdapterWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Setting

12Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Setting Up the AdapterWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 2. The

13Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Setting Up the AdapterWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 4. The

14Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Setting Up the AdapterWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400WPA Per

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Copyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark

15Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Setting Up the AdapterWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400WPA Ent

16Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Setting Up the AdapterWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400RADIUSR

17Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Setting Up the AdapterWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 5. The

18Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network MonitorWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Chapter 5: Using the Wirel

19Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information ScreensWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Wireless Network StatusThe Wireless Netw

20Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information ScreensWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Wireless Network StatisticsThe Wireless

21Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorSite SurveyWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Site SurveyThe Site Survey screen displays a list of

22Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorSite SurveyWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400If the network has WPA Personal security enabled, the

23Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorProfilesWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400ProfilesThe Profiles screen lets you save different conf

24Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Creating a New ProfileOn the Profiles scre

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in This User Guide? 1Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireles

25Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Setting Up the Adapter with an Available N

26Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400WPA-Personal for ConnectionWPA Personal of

27Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Setting Up the Adapter with Manual SetupCl

28Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 2. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choic

29Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 4. The Wireless Security screen will appe

30Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400WPA Personal Select an encryption method,

31Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400WPA EnterpriseWPA Enterprise is used in co

32Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400RADIUSRADIUS uses the security of a RADIUS

33Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 5. The next screen displays all of the Ad

34Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Appendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix consists of

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400List of FiguresFigure 3-1: Adapter’s LEDs 5Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 6Figure 4-2: Setup Wizar

35Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?It is one of the IEEE

36Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400What is roaming?Roaming is the ability of a portable com

37Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400(or chipping code). The longer the chip, the greater the

38Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configurat

39Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX4002. The screen that appears will show any available wi

40Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX4004. If your network uses WEP encryption as its wireles

41Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity PrecautionsWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Appendix C: Wireless SecurityLinksys wants to make wireless

42Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400SSID. There are several things to keep

43Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400WPA-Personal. If you do not have a RADI

44Appendix D: Windows HelpWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Appendix D: Windows HelpAlmost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windo

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Figure 5-10: Import a Profile 23Figure 5-11: Export a Profile 23Figure 5-12: Create a New Profile 24Figure 5

45Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Appendix E: GlossaryThis glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come acros

46Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, all

47Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.IPCONFIG - A

48Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires.Roaming -

49Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dyn

50Appendix F: SpecificationsWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Appendix F: SpecificationsModel WPC54GX4Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11bLEDs Po

51Appendix G: Warranty InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Appendix G: Warranty InformationLIMITED WARRANTYLinksys warrants to You that,

52Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Appendix H: Regulatory InformationFCC StatementThis product has been tested

53Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC o

54Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400

1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Wireless-G Notebook Ada

55Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400

56Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400

57Appendix H: Regulatory InformationDual-Band Wireless Access PointFor more information, visit www.linksys.com.

58Appendix I: Contact InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Appendix I: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us online for inf

2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in This User Guide?Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400• Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor This chapter

3Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topo

4Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Network LayoutLinksys wireless access points and wirele