Page 2 - Copyright and Trademarks
Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved....
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 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 SRX 5 Overview 5 The LED Indica...
Page 4 - Appendix G: Warranty Information
Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Appendix G: Warranty Information 50 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 51 Appendix I: Contact Information 53
Page 5 - List of Figures
Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX List of Figures Figure 3-1: Adapter’s LED 5 Figure 3-2: Adapter’s Connectors for the Antenna Cables 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 Screen 7 Figure 4-4: Installing the Adap...
Page 7 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome; What’s in This User Guide?
1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever. How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless pro...
Page 9 - Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network; Network Topology
3 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 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 ...
Page 10 - Network Layout
4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Layout Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 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 each other....
Page 11 - Overview; The LED Indicator; The Cable Connectors
5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXOverview Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Overview The Adapter has two parts, the antenna stand and PCI card. The LED Indicator The Adapter's LED on the Adapter’s a...
Page 12 - Starting the Setup Wizard
6 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXStarting the Setup Wizard Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX The Wireless-G PCI Adapter is set up with the Setup Wizard that comes on the CD enclosed with t...
Page 13 - Installing the Adapter
7 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXInstalling the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 3. Windows will begin copying the files onto your PC. 4. The Setup Wizard will now prompt you to install the Adapter into your PC. Click Next and power off your PC. After ...
Page 14 - Setting Up the Adapter
8 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Setting Up the Adapter When the Setup Wizard resumes, the next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen. This screen provides two options for setting...
Page 15 - Setting Up the Adapter with an Available Network
9 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Setting Up the Adapter with an Available Network The available networks are listed in the table on the center of the screen by SSID. Select the wireless network you wish t...
Page 17 - Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup
11 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRXSetting Up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup Click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the Adapter manually. 1. After clicking Manual Setup, the N...
Page 24 - Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor; Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor; Link Information
18 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 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 di...
Page 26 - Wireless Network Statistics
20 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information Screens Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Wireless Network Statistics The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings. Transmit Rate - This is the data transfer rate of the current connection....
Page 27 - Site Information
21 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorSite Survey Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays a list of available networks in the table on the left. The table shows each network’s SSID, Channel, and the quality of the wireless signal the Adapter is receiving...
Page 30 - Creating a New Profile
24 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 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 the Prof...
Page 40 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions
34 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 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 instal...
Page 41 - Frequently Asked Questions
35 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Frequently Asked Questions Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the applica...
Page 44 - Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
38 Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 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 control the Ad...
Page 47 - Appendix C: Wireless Security; Security Precautions; Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
41 Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 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 sp...
Page 50 - Appendix D: Windows Help; Shared Resources
44 Appendix D: Windows Help Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 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 through Wi...
Page 54 - Appendix F: Specifications
48 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Appendix F: Specifications Model WMP54GX Standards 802.11g, 802.11b LED Link # of Antennas Three Connector Type SMA Detachable Yes RF Pwr (EIRP) in dBm 18 dBm (b), 16 dBm (g) Antenna Gain in dBi 2 dBi Security Features WPA, WEP, and 802.1...
Page 55 - Operating Humidity
49 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Operating Temp. 0° C to 60° C (32° F to 140° F) Storage Temp. -20° C to 85° C (-4° F to 185° F) Operating Humidity Max. 90% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing
Page 57 - Appendix H: Regulatory Information
51 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 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...
Page 59 - Appendix I: Contact Information
53 Appendix I: Contact Information Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX 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 product...
