Page 2 - About This Guide; About Ths Gude; Icon Descriptions; Resource; Copyright and Trademarks
About This Guide RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter About Ths Gude 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 somethi...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2 General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - Chapter1; Product Overview; LED; Lnk; wireless network activity.
Chapter1 Product Overview RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Chapter : Product Overvew Thank you for choosing the Linksys RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter. Using the latest wireless networking technology, the Adapter adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your desktop computer. To help protect your data...
Page 5 - Chapter2; Wireless Security Checklist; . Change the default wreless; lnksys; as the default wireless network name. You; . Change the default password; admn; Enable MAC address flterng; General Network Security Guidelines; Change passwords on a regular basis.; Additional Security Tips; For more information on wireless
Chapter2 Wireless Security Checklist RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Chapter : Wreless Securty Checklst 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 information over rad...
Page 6 - Chapter3; Advanced Configuration; How to Access the Wireless Network; How to Use the Wireless Network Monitor; More Informaton; Status; More Informaton; Sgnal Strength; Wireless Network Status; Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Chapter3 Advanced Configuration 3 RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Chapter 3: Advanced Confguraton Advanced configuration is performed through the Wireless Network Monitor (the Monitor). Use it to check the status information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold differe...
Page 7 - Use Adapter’s PIN number; Enter the Adapter’s PIN Number; Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Chapter3 Advanced Configuration 4 RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter 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 scr...
Page 8 - Wireless Network Status; Wireless Network
Chapter3 Advanced Configuration RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter On the Adapter’s PIN number screen, click Next . Enter the PIN Number The Adapter connects to the network. Connecting to the Network Click Prnt to print out your wireless network settings. Then click Fnsh to return to the Status screen, o...
Page 9 - Wireless Networks Statistics; Connect
Chapter3 Advanced Configuration RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Back Click Back to return to the initial Status screen. Save to Profle Click Save to Profle to save the currently active connection settings to a profile. Wireless Network Statistics The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statis...
Page 10 - Securty; No Wi-Fi Protected Setup; Wireless Security Disabled; Wireless Security Enabled; WPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection; Passphrase; WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection
Chapter3 Advanced Configuration RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Securty This is the security method used by the network. W-F Protected Setup Click the W-F Protected Setup button to connect to a router that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Refer to the “Wi-Fi Protected Setup” instructions in the “Status...
Page 11 - WEP Key
Chapter3 Advanced Configuration RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Passphrase Enter the network’s Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters. To connect to the network, click Connect . To cancel the connection, click Cancel . WEP (Wred Equvalent Prvacy) If the network uses WEP encryptio...
Page 13 - Enter Key Manually
Chapter3 Advanced Configuration 0 RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter On the Adapter’s PIN number screen, click Next . Enter the PIN Number The Adapter connects to the network. Connecting to the Network Click Prnt to print out your wireless network settings. Then click Fnsh to return to the Status screen,...
Page 14 - WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection
Chapter3 Advanced Configuration RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Proceed to the appropriate instructions. WPA (W-F Protected Access ) If the network uses WPA2 Personal security, then the WPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen appears. WPA2-Personal Security Passphrase Enter the network’s Passph...
Page 15 - Profiles; Profile Information; Available Wireless Networks; Available Wireless Networks
Chapter3 Advanced Configuration RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Profiles The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. The table on the left displays a list of available profiles with their profile names and wireless network names. Profiles Profle Thi...
Page 19 - Wreless Securty Dsabled
Chapter3 Advanced Configuration RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter The Adapter connects to the network. Connecting to the Network Click Prnt to print out your wireless network settings. Then click Fnsh to return to the Status screen, or click Ext to exit the Monitor. Congratulations Congratulatons! The A...
Page 21 - Advanced Setup; Available Wireless
Chapter3 Advanced Configuration RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Advanced Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, use Advanced Setup. Available Wireless Networks Click Advanced Setup on the Available Wireless Networks screen to set up the Adapter manually. The Network Settings ...
Page 22 - Ad-Hoc Mode Settings; Advanced Users
Chapter3 Advanced Configuration RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to step 5 now. 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 GHz...
Page 23 - WPA2 Personal; WPA Enterprise
Chapter3 Advanced Configuration 0 RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter WPA Personal WPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. WPA Personal Encrypton Select TKIP or AES . Passphrase Enter the network’s Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters...
Page 24 - WPA2 Enterprise; PEAP
Chapter3 Advanced Configuration RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter PEAP WPA Enterprise - PEAP If you selected PEAP, configure the following: Logn 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 serv...
Page 25 - RADIUS
Chapter3 Advanced Configuration RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Certfcate 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 27 - AppendixA; Troubleshooting; Your computer does not recognize the Adapter.
AppendixA Troubleshooting 4 RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Appendx A: Troubleshootng Your computer does not recognize the Adapter. Make sure that the Adapter is properly inserted into the PCI slot. The Adapter does not work properly. Remove the Adapter, and then re-insert it into the computer’s PCI s...
Page 28 - AppendixB; Windows Vista Configuration; New Wireless Connection; To connect to a different wireless network:; Connect to a network; Select your network, and then click; Connect Anyway
AppendixB Windows Vista Configuration RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Appendx B: Wndows Vsta Confguraton Windows Vista Configuration After you have installed the Adapter, the Windows Vista Wireless Network Configuration utility icon appears on your computer’s system tray. Wireless Network Configuratio...
Page 29 - , if you want to save; The
AppendixB Windows Vista Configuration RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Enter the security key, WEP key, or passphrase (also known as a pre-shared key), depending on your type of security. Click Connect . Secured Network This screen appears while the Adapter connects to your network. Do not cancel, unle...
Page 30 - Close; For help with the Windows Vista Wireless; Help and Support
AppendixB Windows Vista Configuration RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter This screen varies according to the selected location. Click Close . Network Settings Saved NOTE: For help with the Windows Vista Wireless Network Configuration utility, refer to Windows Vista Help and Support, by clicking Vista’s S...
Page 31 - AppendixC; Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
AppendixC Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Appendx C: Wndows XP Wreless Zero Confguraton 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...
Page 32 - Enter the keyword
AppendixC Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Wireless Security NOTE: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a passphrase. Enter the exact WEP key used by your wireless router or access point. Your wireless network will appear as Connected...
Page 33 - AppendixD; Specifications; Envronmental
AppendixD Specifications 30 RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Appendx D: Specfcatons Model WMP110 ver. 2 Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g LEDs Link/Act Number of Antennas 2 External Dipole Antennas Connector Type PCI Detachable Antennas Yes Modulations 802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK 802.11g: BPSK, QPSK, 1...
Page 34 - AppendixE; Warranty Information; Limited Warranty
AppendixE Warranty Information 3 RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Appendx E: Warranty Informaton 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 original en...
Page 35 - Technical Support
AppendixE Warranty Information 3 RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter 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 United S...
Page 36 - Regulatory Information; FCC Statement; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; FCC Radiation Exposure Statement; This product contains lead, known; Industry Canada Statement; Industry Canada Radiation Exposure Statement:
AppendixE Regulatory Information 33 RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Appendx E: Regulatory Informaton FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable prot...
Page 37 - Avis d’Industrie Canada; Avis d’Industrie Canada concernant l’exposition; Wireless Disclaimer
AppendixE Regulatory Information 34 RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Avis d’Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions: Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et.Ce périphé...
Page 38 - User Information for Consumer Products; Informace o ochraně žvotního
AppendixE Regulatory Information 3 RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter 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 of Lin...
Page 41 - For additional information, please visit
AppendixE Regulatory Information 3 RangePlus Wreless PCI Adapter Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambental para clentes da Unão Europea A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento que exibe este símbolo no produto e/ou na sua embalagem não seja eliminado junto com os resíduos municipa...
