Page 3 - Table of Contents
Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Table of Contents 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 with SRX400 5 Overview 5 The Ante...
Page 4 - Appendix F: Specifications
Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Appendix F: Specifications 50 Appendix G: Warranty Information 52 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 53 Appendix I: Contact Information 59
Page 5 - List of Figures
Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 List of Figures Figure 3-1: Adapter’s Antenna Stand 5 Figure 3-2: Adapter’s Connectors and LED 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 Screen 7 Figure 4-4: Installing the Adapte...
Page 7 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome; What’s in This User Guide?
1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever. How does the Adapter do this? Like all wirele...
Page 9 - Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network; Network Topology
3 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 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 t...
Page 10 - Network Layout
4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Layout Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11b and 802.11g products. Products using the 802.11g and 802.11b standards can communicate with each oth...
Page 11 - Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook; Overview; PCI Card
5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Overview Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Overview The Adapter has two parts, the antenna stand and PCI card. The cable connectors and LED are located on t...
Page 12 - Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G; Starting the Setup Wizard
6 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400Starting the Setup Wizard Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 The Wireless-G PCI Adapter is set up with the Setup Wizard that comes on the CD enclos...
Page 13 - Installing the Adapter
7 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400Installing the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 3. Windows will begin copying the files onto your PC. 4. The Setup Wizard will now prompt you to install the Adapter into your PC. Click Next and power off your PC. ...
Page 14 - Setting Up the Adapter
8 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400Setting Up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Setting Up the Adapter When the Setup Wizard resumes, the next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen. This screen provides two options for s...
Page 24 - Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor; Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor
18 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold...
Page 30 - Creating a New Profile
24 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Creating a New Profile On the Profiles screen, click the New button to create a new profile. Enter a name for the new profile, and click the OK button. Click the Cancel button to return to the P...
Page 40 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions
34 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the ins...
Page 41 - Frequently Asked Questions
35 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Frequently Asked Questions Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the appl...
Page 44 - Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
38 Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration If your computer is running Windows XP, then this choice will be available. If you want to use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration to control the...
Page 47 - Appendix C: Wireless Security; Security Precautions; Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
41 Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Appendix C: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require...
Page 50 - Appendix D: Windows Help
44 Appendix D: Windows Help Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through...
Page 58 - Appendix G: Warranty Information
52 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Appendix G: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under no...
Page 59 - Appendix H: Regulatory Information
53 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasona...
Page 65 - Appendix I: Contact Information
59 Appendix I: Contact Information Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a prod...