Page 2 - Copyright and Trademarks
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster 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 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All ri...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster 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 5 The LED Indicators 5...
Page 4 - Appendix G: Warranty Information
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix G: Warranty Information 47 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 48 Appendix I: Contact Information 54
Page 5 - List of Figures; Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel 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 7 Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network 7 Figure 4-5: WEP Key Needed for Connection 8...
Page 6 - Figure 5-1: WEP Key Needed for Connection
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Figure 5-9: Profiles 20 Figure 5-10: Import a Profile 20 Figure 5-11: Export a Profile 20 Figure 5-12: Create a New Profile 21 Figure 5-1: WEP Key Needed for Connection 21 Figure 5-2: WPA - Personal Needed for Connection 22 Figure 5-3: PSK2 Needed for Co...
Page 7 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome; What’s in this User Guide?
1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster. Setting up your network and your Wireless-G Network Adapter with RangeBooster is easier than ever. How does the Ada...
Page 9 - Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network; Network Topology
3 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster 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...
Page 10 - Network Layout
4 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Layout Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b stan...
Page 11 - Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook; The LED Indicators; Power
5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterThe LED Indicators Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators The Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity. Power Green . The Power LE...
Page 12 - Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G; Starting the Setup
6 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterStarting the Setup Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Starting the Setup The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the insta...
Page 13 - Connecting the Adapter; Available Wireless Network
7 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterConnecting the Adapter Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Connecting the Adapter 1. Locate an available CardBus slot on your notebook PC. 2. With the connector pin end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up, sl...
Page 16 - Manual Setup
10 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterSetting up the Adapter Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Manual Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Manual Setup. 1. Click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen...
Page 17 - WEP
11 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterSetting up the Adapter Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster 4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode , go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode , the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear. Select the correct operating cha...
Page 18 - WPA Personal
12 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterSetting up the Adapter Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Authentication -The default is set to Auto , so it will auto-detect for Shared Key or Open System authentication. For Shared Key authentication, both the sender...
Page 19 - WPA Enterprise
13 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterSetting up the Adapter Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster WPA Enterprise WPA Enterprise features WPA security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to th...
Page 20 - RADIUS
14 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterSetting up the Adapter Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster RADIUS RADIUS features use of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) RADIUS offers two authentication type...
Page 22 - Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor; Link Information
16 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profile...
Page 24 - Wireless Network Statistics
18 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster 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 conne...
Page 25 - Site Information
19 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorSite Survey Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster 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 Adapte...
Page 26 - Profile Information
20 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorProfiles Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster If the network has PSK2 wireless security enabled, then you will see the PSK2 Needed for Connection screen. Enter the network’s Passphrase or pre-shared key in the Passphrase field. To connect to t...
Page 27 - Create a New Profile
21 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Delete - Select the profile you want to delete, and then click the Delete button. Create a New Profile The next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen. This scre...
Page 36 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions
30 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster 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 dur...
Page 37 - Frequently Asked Questions
31 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster 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. Consu...
Page 40 - Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration; Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
34 Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster 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 Wire...
Page 43 - Appendix C: Wireless Security; Security Precautions
37 Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster 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 t...
Page 46 - Appendix D: Windows Help; Shared Resources
40 Appendix D: Windows Help Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix D: Windows Help 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 thr...
Page 52 - Appendix F: Specifications
46 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (USA, Canada)13 Channels (Europe) LEDs Power, Link Protocols 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps); 802.11g: OFDM Transmit...
Page 54 - Appendix H: Regulatory Information
48 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster 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 prov...
Page 60 - Appendix I: Contact Information
54 Appendix I: Contact Information Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster 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 a...
