Cisco WMP54GX User's Guide

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.PCI Adapter with SRXWireless-GWMP54GXUser GuideWIRELESSGHz2.4802.11g

4Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXNetwork LayoutLinksys wireless access points and wireless route

5Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXOverviewWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXChapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G N

6Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXStarting the Setup WizardWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXChapter 4: Setting Up

7Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXInstalling the AdapterWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX3. Windows will begin co

8Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the AdapterWh

9Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the Adapter w

10Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXWPA-Personal for Connec

11Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the Adapter

12Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 2. The Wireless Mode s

13Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 4. The Wireless Securi

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

14Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXWPA Personal Select an

15Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXWPA EnterpriseWPA Enter

16Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXRADIUSRADIUS uses the s

17Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 5. The next screen dis

18Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network MonitorWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXChapter 5: Using the Wireless Netw

19Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information ScreensWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXWireless Network StatusThe Wireless Network Stat

20Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information ScreensWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXWireless Network StatisticsThe Wireless Networks

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

22Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorSite SurveyWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXIf the network has WPA Personal security enabled, then you wi

23Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorProfilesWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXProfilesThe Profiles screen lets you save different configuratio

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in This User Guide? 1Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Networ

24Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXCreating a New ProfileOn the Profiles screen, clic

25Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the Adapter with an Available NetworkTh

26Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXWPA-Personal for ConnectionWPA Personal offers two

27Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the Adapter with Manual SetupClick Manu

28Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 2. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two

29Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 4. The Wireless Security screen will appear.If yo

30Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXWPA Personal Select an encryption method, TKIP or

31Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXWPA EnterpriseWPA Enterprise is used in coordinati

32Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXRADIUSRADIUS uses the security of a RADIUS server.

33Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 5. The next screen displays all of the Adapter’s

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXAppendix G: Warranty Information 50Appendix H: Regulatory Information 51Appendix I: Contact Information 53

34Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix consists of two part

35Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXFrequently Asked QuestionsCan I run an application from a remote

36Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXWhat is ad-hoc mode?When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mod

37Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXthe receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal

38Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXAppendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationIf yo

39Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX2. The screen that appears will show any available wireless n

40Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX4. If your network uses WEP encryption as its wireless securi

41Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity PrecautionsWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXAppendix C: Wireless SecurityLinksys wants to make wireless networki

42Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSSID. There are several things to keep in mind

43Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXWPA-Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS serve

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXList of FiguresFigure 3-1: Adapter’s LED 5Figure 3-2: Adapter’s Connectors for the Antenna Cables 5Figure 4-1: Setup

44Appendix D: Windows HelpWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXAppendix D: Windows HelpAlmost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is th

45Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXAppendix E: Glossary802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transf

46Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXDSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) - Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resu

47Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXRADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - A protocol that uses an authentication serv

48Appendix F: SpecificationsWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXAppendix F: SpecificationsModel WMP54GXStandards 802.11g, 802.11bLED Link# of Antennas Thre

49Appendix F: SpecificationsWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXOperating Temp. 0° C to 60° C (32° F to 140° F)Storage Temp. -20° C to 85° C (-4° F to 185°

50Appendix G: Warranty InformationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXAppendix G: Warranty InformationLIMITED WARRANTYLinksys warrants to You that, for a p

51Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXAppendix H: Regulatory InformationFCC STATEMENTThis product has been tested and com

52Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXEN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.Caution: This

53Appendix I: Contact InformationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXAppendix I: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXFigure 5-8: WPA2-Personal Needed for Connection 22Figure 5-9: Profiles Screen 23Figure 5-10: Import a Profile 23Figu

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

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

3Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXChapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyA wi