Cisco WPC54GX User's Guide

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.Notebook AdapterWireless-GWPC54GX (EU/UK/LA)User GuideWIRELESSwith SRXGHz2.4802.11g

5Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXThe LED IndicatorsWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXChapter 3: Getting to Know t

6Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXRunning the Setup WizardWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXChapter 4: Setting up the W

7Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXRunning the Setup WizardWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX2. After reading the Licens

8Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXRunning the Setup WizardWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX4. Select the type of secur

9Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXRunning the Setup WizardWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX5. The Setup Wizard will as

10Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXRunning the Setup WizardWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX7. After the Adapter has b

11Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network MonitorWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXChapter 5: Using the Wireless

12Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXClicking the More Information button displays more

13Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXWireless Network StatisticsThe Wireless Network Sta

14Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorSite SurveyWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXSite SurveyThe Site Survey screen displays a list of inf

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

15Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorProfilesWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXProfilesThe Profiles screen lets you save different configu

16Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXCreating a New Profile1. On the Profiles scre

17Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX3. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of

18Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX5. The Wireless Security screen will appear.

19Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXWPA-Personal WPA-Personal offers two encrypti

20Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXWPA-EnterpriseWPA-Enterprise features WPA use

21Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXFigure 5-18: WPA-Enterprise - EAP-TLSFigure 5

22Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXEAP-PEAPEnter your login name in the Login Na

23Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXFrom the next screen, select the Authenticati

24Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXEAP-PEAPEnter your login name in the Login Na

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

25Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX7. The Congratulations screen will appear nex

26Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix consists of two

27Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXWhat is the IEEE 802.11b standard?It is one of the IEEE sta

28Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXWhat is roaming?Roaming is the ability of a portable comput

29Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX(or chipping code). The longer the chip, the greater the pr

30Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity PrecautionsWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXAppendix B: Wireless SecurityLinksys wants to make wireless net

31Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXSSID. There are several things to keep in

32Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXWPA-Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS

33Appendix C: Windows HelpWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXAppendix C: Windows HelpAlmost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows

34Appendix D: GlossaryWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXAppendix D: Glossary802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data t

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXList of FiguresFigure 3-1: Front Panel 5Figure 4-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 6Figure 4-2: The Setup Wiz

35Appendix D: GlossaryWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXCable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in tu

36Appendix D: GlossaryWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXEAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control

37Appendix D: GlossaryWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXIPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular netwo

38Appendix D: GlossaryWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXPing (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular I

39Appendix D: GlossaryWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXSpread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data

40Appendix D: GlossaryWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXVPN (Virtual Private Network) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network

41Appendix E: SpecificationsWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXAppendix E: SpecificationsModel WPC54GXStandards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, CardBusLE

42Appendix F: Warranty InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXAppendix F: Warranty InformationLinksys warrants to You that, for a period of th

43Appendix G: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXAppendix G: Regulatory InformationFCC StatementThis product has been tested an

44Appendix G: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXCompliance Information for 2.4-GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the EU and Ot

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXFigure 5-22: RADIUS - EAP-TLS 23Figure 5-23: RADIUS - EAP-TTLS 23Figure 5-24: RADIUS - EAP-PEAP 24Figure 5-25:

45Appendix G: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXThe following standards were applied during the assessment of the product agai

46Appendix G: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXNational RestrictionsThis product may be used in all EU countries (and other c

47Appendix G: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXItalyThis product meets the National Radio Interface and the requirements spec

48Appendix G: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXWindows XP1. Double-click the Wireless icon in your desktop’s system tray.2. O

49Appendix H: Contact InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXAppendix H: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us online for inform

1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Wireless-G Notebook Adapte

2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX• Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorThis chapter show you

3Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXChapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topolog

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