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Page 3 - Table of Contents

Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 The Dual-Band Wireless A+G Notebook Adapter 1 Features 1 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 2 Network Topology 2 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 2 Chapter 3: The Dual-Band Wireless A+G Notebook Adapter’s LEDs 4 Chapter 4: Installation and Configur...

Page 4 - Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction The Linksys Dual-Band Wireless A+G Notebook Adapter lets your notebookcommunicate with all three wireless network standards. With one PC Card, youcan connect to Wireless-A (802.11a), Wireless-G (draft 802.11g) and Wireless-B (802.11b) networks. Wireless-B networks have a data...

Page 5 - Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless

If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources onlywith the other computers on the wireless network, then the ad-hoc mode can be used. (See Figure 2-2.) Ad-hoc mode allows computers equipped with wire-less transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other, ...

Page 6 - Chapter 4: Installation and

5 4 Chapter 3: The Dual-Band Wireless A+G Notebook Adapter’s LEDs The Adapter has two LEDs to let you know how the card is functioning. Hereis a description of those LEDs: Power Green . The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is pow- ered on. Link Green . The Link LED lights up and stays solid when...

Page 8 - Chapter 5: Installation and

9 3. If WEP is enabled, the screen in Figure 4-7 willappear. Enter the WEPkey of your wireless net-work in the Network key f ield, and re-enter it in the Confirm network key f ield. Then click Connect , and go to Step 4. 4. The screen in Figure 4-8 will appear if your con-nection is active. For more...

Page 11 - Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Monitor

15 14 Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Monitor for Windows 98, Me, and 2000 Use the WLAN Monitor to check the link information, search for availablewireless networks, or make additional conf iguration changes. After installing the Adapter, the Dual-Band Wireless A+GNotebook Adapter WLAN Monitor icon (see F...

Page 19 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting

31 30 3. I cannot communicate with the other computers linked via the Ethernet in the Infrastructure conf iguration. • Make sure that the notebook PC to which the Adapter is associated is pow- ered on. • Make sure that your Adapter is conf igured on the same channel and with the same security option...

Page 25 - Appendix C: Specifications

Dimensions 4.72" x 0.51" x 2.13" (120 mm x 13 mm x 54 mm) Unit Weight 1.48 oz. (0.04 kg) Power 3.3V Bus Powered Certifications FCC, CE, IC-03, Wi-Fi (802.11a, 802.11b), CCXWHQL: XP, 2000, Me Operating Temp. 0°C to 55°C Storage Temp. -20°C to 85°C Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Conden...

Page 26 - Appendix E: Contact Information; Appendix D: Warranty Information

45 44 Appendix E: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of the Dual-Band Wireless A+GNotebook Adapter, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone num-bers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Technical Support 800-326-7114 RMA (Re...