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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.PCI AdapterWireless-GWMP54GSUser GuideWIRELESSGHz2.4802.11gwith SpeedBooster

5Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterNetwork LayoutLinksys wireless access points and wirel

6Chapter 3: Software Installation and ConfigurationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterChapter 3: Software Installation and ConfigurationThe Wirel

7Chapter 3: Software Installation and ConfigurationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster2. Read the License Agreement displayed on the following sc

8Chapter 3: Software Installation and ConfigurationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If y

9Chapter 3: Software Installation and ConfigurationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterWEPWEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption from the drop-

10Chapter 3: Software Installation and ConfigurationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterWPA PersonalWPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TK

11Chapter 3: Software Installation and ConfigurationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterWPA EnterpriseWPA Enterprise features WPA security used in

12Chapter 3: Software Installation and ConfigurationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterRADIUSRADIUS features use of a RADIUS server. (This should

13Chapter 3: Software Installation and ConfigurationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster7. The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings b

14Chapter 3: Software Installation and ConfigurationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster9. After the files have been successfully copied, the Cong

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

15Chapter 4: Connecting the PCI AdapterWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterChapter 4: Connecting the PCI Adapter1. Before connecting the PCI Adapt

16Chapter 4: Connecting the PCI AdapterWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster4. Attach the external antenna to the adapter’s antenna port.5. Power o

17Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorOverviewWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterChapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorOverviewUs

18Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorThe Link Information TabWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterClicking the More Information button di

19Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorThe Link Information TabWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterTransmit Rate - This shows the speed, i

20Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorThe Site Survey TabWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterThe Site Survey TabThe Site Survey tab displ

21Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorThe Site Survey TabWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterWEP Key Needed for ConnectionSelect 64-bit o

22Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorThe Profiles TabWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterThe Profiles TabThe Profiles screen lets you sa

23Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorThe Profiles TabWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterImport - Click the Import button to import a pr

24Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterCreating a New Profile1. On the Profiles

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Ne

25Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster3. Enter your network’s settings on the N

26Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster5. The Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen, for t

27Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterWEPWEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit encrypt

28Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterWPA2 PersonalPassphrase - Enter a Passphr

29Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterPEAPIf you selected PEAP, enter the login

30Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterPEAPIf you selected PEAP, enter the login

31Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster9. The Congratulations screen shows that

32Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix consists of

33Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterFrequently Asked QuestionsCan I run an application from

34Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterWhat is ad-hoc mode?When a wireless network is set to a

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterList of FiguresFigure 3-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 6Figure 3-2: The License Agreement Screen 7Figu

35Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterthe receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectru

36Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterAppendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationWindows

37Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster2. The screen that appears will show any available wireles

38Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster3. If WEP is enabled, you will be asked to enter the netwo

39Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity PrecautionsWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterAppendix C: Wireless SecurityLinksys wants to make wireless

40Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique

41Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterWPA-Personal. If you do not have a RAD

42Appendix D: Windows HelpWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterAppendix D: Windows HelpAll wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is

43Appendix E: SpecificationsWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterAppendix E: SpecificationsStandards 802.11g, 802.11bLEDs Act: Solid when linked, f

44Appendix F: Warranty InformationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterAppendix F: Warranty InformationLIMITED WARRANTYLinksys warrants to You that

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterFigure 5-14: Profiles - Network Settings 25Figure 5-15: Profiles - Wireless Mode 25Figure 5-16: Profiles - A

45Appendix G: GlossaryWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterAppendix G: Glossary802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maxi

46Appendix G: GlossaryWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterDNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates th

47Appendix G: GlossaryWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterNode - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station.Pack

48Appendix G: GlossaryWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterTKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dy

49Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterAppendix H: Regulatory InformationFCC STATEMENTThis product has been teste

50Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterEN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.Caut

51Appendix I: Contact InformationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterAppendix I: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us online for in

1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Wireless-G PCI Adapter

2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterWhat’s in this Guide?This user guide covers the steps for setting

3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster• Appendix G: Warranty InformationThis appendix supplies the Adap

4Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyWireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBoosterChapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Top