Page 2 - About This Guide; Icon Descriptions; Resource; Copyright and Trademarks
About This Guide i Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may see various icons that call attention to specific items. Below is a description of these icons: NOTE: This check mark indicates that there is a note of interest and is ...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents ii Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 4 General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - Chapter 1; Product Overview; LEDs; Power
Chapter 1 Product Overview 3 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard. Using the latest wireless networking technology, Wireless-N (draft 802.11n), the ExpressCard adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your n...
Page 5 - Chapter 2; Wireless Security Checklist; Change the default wireless; linksys; Change the default password; admin; Enable MAC address filtering; General Network Security Guidelines
Chapter 2 Wireless Security Checklist 4 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending informatio...
Page 6 - Chapter 3; Configuration; How to Access the Wireless Network; How to Use the Wireless Network Monitor; Status; Signal Strength; Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Chapter 3 Configuration 5 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Advanced configuration is done through the Wireless Network Monitor (the Monitor). Use it to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configu...
Page 7 - Use Adapter’s PIN number; Enter the Adapter’s PIN Number
Chapter 3 Configuration 6 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Push Button (Recommended) Select this option to use the push button method. Use Adapter’s PIN number Select this option to enter the Adapter’s PIN number on the router. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen. ...
Page 9 - Connect
Chapter 3 Configuration 8 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Wireless Network Statistics The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings. Wireless Network Statistics Transmit Rate This is the data transmission rate of the current connection. (In Auto mode, ...
Page 10 - No Wi-Fi Protected Setup; Wireless Security Disabled; Wireless Security Enabled; Passphrase
Chapter 3 Configuration 9 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard If the router does not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, proceed to the section, “No Wi-Fi Protected Setup”. If the router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup , proceed to the section, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”. No Wi-Fi Protected Setup If the router ...
Page 13 - Enter Key Manually
Chapter 3 Configuration 12 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Enter Key Manually Proceed to the appropriate section, “Wireless Security Disabled” or “Wireless Security Enabled”. Wireless Security Disabled If you connect to a network whose wireless security is disabled, then you will view this screen: ...
Page 14 - Profile Information
Chapter 3 Configuration 13 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard WEP Security Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. The passphrase is case-sensitive and must be 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wi...
Page 15 - Export; Create a New Profile; Available Wireless Networks (For most users); Available Wireless Networks
Chapter 3 Configuration 14 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Export Select the profile you want to save in a different location, and click Export . Direct Windows to the appropriate folder, and click Save . Delete Select the profile you want to delete and click Delete . NOTE: If you want to export mo...
Page 20 - Advanced Setup
Chapter 3 Configuration 19 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Advanced Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, use Advanced Setup. Available Wireless Networks Click 1. Advanced Setup on the Available Wireless Networks screen to set up the Adapter manually. The 2. Network Setti...
Page 21 - Advanced Users
Chapter 3 Configuration 20 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to step 5 now. 4. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen appears. NOTE: The Adapter only supports Ad-Hoc Mode for 2.4 GHz networks: Wireless-B, Wireless-G, and Wireless-N (using 2.4 GH...
Page 22 - WPA2 Personal; WPA Enterprise
Chapter 3 Configuration 21 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard WPA Personal WPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. WPA Personal Encryption Select TKIP or AES . Passphrase Enter the network’s Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters. C...
Page 23 - WPA2 Enterprise; PEAP
Chapter 3 Configuration 22 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard PEAP WPA Enterprise - PEAP If you selected PEAP, configure the following: Login Name Enter the login name of your wireless network. Password Enter the password of your wireless network. Server Name Enter the name of the authentication serve...
Page 24 - RADIUS
Chapter 3 Configuration 23 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Certificate Select the certificate you installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. If you want to use any certificate, keep the default, Trust Any . Inner Authen. Select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel. Cli...
Page 26 - Appendix A; Troubleshooting
Appendix A Troubleshooting 25 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Appendix A: Troubleshooting Your computer does not recognize the ExpressCard. Make sure that the ExpressCard is properly inserted into the ExpressCard slot. The ExpressCard does not work properly. Remove the ExpressCard, and then reinser...
Page 27 - Appendix B; Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 26 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 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 Conf...
Page 29 - Appendix C; Specifications; Environmental
Appendix C Specifications 28 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Appendix C: Specifications Model WEC600N Standards Draft IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a LEDs Power, Link/Act # of Antennas 2 Antennas Detachable (Y/N) No Modulations 802.11a: OFDM 802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK 802.11g: ...
Page 30 - Appendix D; Warranty Information; Limited Warranty; Exclusions and Limitations
Appendix D Warranty Information 29 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Appendix D: Warranty Information Limited Warranty Linksys warrants this Linksys hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for the Warranty Period, which begins on the date of purchase by the orig...
Page 31 - Technical Support
Appendix D Warranty Information 30 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard rejected. Do not include any other items with the product you are returning to Linksys. Defective product covered by this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and returned to you without charge. Customers outside of the Uni...
Page 32 - Appendix E; Regulatory Information; FCC Statement
Appendix E Regulatory Information 31 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Appendix E: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mus...
Page 33 - Industry Canada Radiation Exposure Statement:; Restrictions in the 5 GHz Band; Avis d’Industrie Canada; Avis d’Industrie Canada concernant l’exposition; Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les
Appendix E Regulatory Information 32 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Industry Canada Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between ...
Page 34 - User Information for Consumer Products; Informace o ochraně životního
Appendix E Regulatory Information 33 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling o...
Page 38 - Appendix F; Software License Agreement; Software in Linksys Products; Schedule 1 - Linksys Software License Agreement
37 Appendix F Software License Agreement Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Appendix F: Software License Agreement Software in Linksys Products This product from Cisco-Linksys LLC or from one of its affiliates Cisco Systems-Linksys (Asia) Pte Ltd. or Cisco-Linksys K.K. (“Linksys”) contains software (i...
Page 39 - END OF SCHEDULE 1; Schedule 2; GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
38 Appendix F Software License Agreement Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard used in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; (iii) to provide improvements to the way Linksys delivers technology to you and to other Linksys customers; (iv) to enable Linksys to comply with the terms of any agreements...
Page 42 - NO WARRANTY; END OF SCHEDULE 2; Schedule 3
41 Appendix F Software License Agreement Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation 7. of patent infringement or for any other reason (not limited to patent issues), conditions are imposed on you (whether by court order, agreement or otherwise) that contr...
Page 43 - OpenSSL License; Original SSLeay License
42 Appendix F Software License Agreement Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard This product includes software written by Tim Hudson ([email protected]). In addition, if this Linksys product contains open source software licensed under the OpenSSL license then the license terms below in this Schedule 3 wi...
Page 44 - END OF SCHEDULE 3
43 Appendix F Software License Agreement Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard The word ‘cryptographic’ can be left out if the routines from the library being used are not cryptographic related. If you include any Windows specific code (or a derivative 4. thereof ) from the apps directory (application co...
