Linksys WPC300N - Manuals

Wireless-N Notebook Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel 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 7 Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Networks 7 Figure 4-5: WEP Key Needed for Connection 8 Figure 4-6: WPA ...

1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter. Setting up your network and your Wireless-N Notebook Adapter is easier than ever. How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the Adapter...

3 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 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 the same...

4 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Layout Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11b and 802.11g products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b standard, products using these s...

5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook AdapterThe LED Indicators Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators The Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity. Power Green . The Power LED lights up when t...

6 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook AdapterStarting the Setup Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Starting the Setup The Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure....

7 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook AdapterConnecting the Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Connecting the Adapter 1. Locate an available CardBus slot on your notebook PC. 2. With the connector pin end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up, slide the Adapter in...

10 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook AdapterSetting up the Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Advanced Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Manual Setup. 1. Click Advanced Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the...

11 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook AdapterSetting up the Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear. Network Mode - Select the Network Mode in which your...

12 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook AdapterSetting up the Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Authentication -The default is set to Auto, so it will auto-detect for Shared Key or Open System authentication. For Shared Key authentication, both the sender and the recipient ...

13 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook AdapterSetting up the Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter RADIUS RADIUS features use of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) RADIUS offers two authentication types: EAP-TLS and PEA...

15 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 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 differ...

18 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorConnect Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Connect The Connect screen displays a list of available networks in the table on the left. The table shows each network’s Wireless Network Name, Channel, and the quality of the wireless signal the Adapter is receivin...

19 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorProfiles Wireless-N Notebook Adapter • If the network has WPA2 Personal wireless security enabled, then you will see the WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection screen. Enter the network’s Pre-shared Key in the Pre-shared Key field. To connect to the netwo...

20 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New Profile Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Create a New Profile The next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Networks screen. This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter. • Available Wireless Networks. (For most users....

28 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 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 installati...

32 Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 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 Configur...

35 Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 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 specif...

38 Appendix D: Windows Help Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Appendix D: Windows Help 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 Windows Help ...

44 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, draft IEEE 801.11n Channels 11 Channels (most of North, South, and Central America)13 Channels (most of Europe and Asia) LEDs Power, Link/Act Protocols 802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK ...

45 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing

47 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 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 reasonable pro...

58 Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Appendix I: Contact Information 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/international If you experience problems with any Linksys prod...