Page 3 - Table of Contents
Wireless-G Notebook 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 The LED Indica...
Page 4 - List of Figures
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 List of Figures Figure 3-1: Adapter’s LEDs 5 Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 6 Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 6 Figure 4-3: Insert the Notebook Adapter Screen 7 Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network Screen 8 Figure 4-5: Available Wirel...
Page 6 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome; What’s in This User Guide?
1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever. How does the Adapter do this? Like ...
Page 8 - Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network; Network Topology
3 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Wireless-G Notebook 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 sh...
Page 9 - Network Layout
4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Layout Wireless-G Notebook 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 eac...
Page 10 - The LED Indicators
5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400The LED Indicators Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 The LED Indicators The Adapter's LEDs display information about the Adapter and its wireless conne...
Page 11 - Starting the Setup Wizard
6 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Starting the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter is set up with the Setup Wizard that co...
Page 13 - Setting Up the Adapter
8 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Setting Up the Adapter Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Setting Up the Adapter The next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen. This provides two options for setting up the Adapter. • Ava...
Page 23 - 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 Notebook 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...
Page 29 - Creating a New Profile
24 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook 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 ...
Page 39 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions; Frequently Asked Questions
34 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Notebook 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 th...
Page 43 - Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
38 Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless-G Notebook 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 contro...
Page 46 - Appendix C: Wireless Security; Security Precautions; Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
41 Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-G Notebook 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 re...
Page 49 - Appendix D: Windows Help
44 Appendix D: Windows Help Wireless-G Notebook 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 th...
Page 55 - Appendix F: Specifications
50 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Appendix F: Specifications Model WPC54GX4 Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b LEDs Power, Link Transmit Power 20dBm for Wireless-B/19dBm for Wireless-G Security Features WPA, WPA2, IEEE 802.1x, WEP WEP Key Bits 64 Bit and 128 Bit...
Page 56 - Appendix G: Warranty Information
51 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-G Notebook 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 und...
Page 57 - Appendix H: Regulatory Information
52 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Notebook 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 re...
Page 63 - Appendix I: Contact Information
58 Appendix I: Contact Information Wireless-G Notebook 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...