Page 2 - Copyright and Trademarks
Wireless-G Notebook 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 rese...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this 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 The LED Indicators 5 Chap...
Page 4 - List of Figures
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel 5 Figure 4-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 6 Figure 4-2: The Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 7 Figure 4-3: The Setup Wizard’s SSID (Wireless Network Name) Screen 7 Figure 4-4: The Setup Wizard’s WEP Screen 8 Figure 4-...
Page 6 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome; What’s in this Guide?
1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Notebook 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 wi...
Page 8 - Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network; Network Topology
3 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Wireless-G Notebook 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...
Page 9 - Network Layout
4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Layout Wireless-G Notebook 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 o...
Page 10 - The LED Indicators
5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXThe LED Indicators Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX The LED Indicators The Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity. Power Green . The Power L...
Page 11 - Overview; Running the Setup Wizard
6 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXRunning the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-G Notebook Adapterwith SRX Overview The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. The Set...
Page 16 - Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor; Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor; Link Information
11 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G Notebook 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 ho...
Page 19 - Site Information
14 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorSite Survey Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection in the table on the left. You may click SSID , CH (Channel), or Signal , to sort by that ...
Page 20 - Profile Information
15 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorProfiles Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Profiles The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. The table on the left displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection...
Page 21 - Creating a New Profile
16 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Creating a New Profile 1. On the Profiles screen, click the New button to create a new profile. 2. Enter a name for the new profile, and click the OK button. Click the Cancel button to return ...
Page 31 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions; Frequently Asked Questions
26 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Notebook 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 i...
Page 35 - Appendix B: Wireless Security; Security Precautions; Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
30 Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Appendix B: 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 requi...
Page 38 - Appendix C: Windows Help; Shared Resources
33 Appendix C: Windows Help Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Appendix C: 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 throu...
Page 46 - Appendix E: Specifications
41 Appendix E: Specifications Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Appendix E: Specifications Model WPC54GX Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b LEDs Power, Link Transmit Power 20dBm for Wireless-B/14dBm for Wireless-G Protocols 802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK; 802.11g: OFDM Security Features WEP, WPA (AES...
Page 47 - Appendix F: Warranty Information
42 Appendix F: Warranty Information Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Appendix F: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under ...
Page 48 - Appendix G: Regulatory Information
43 Appendix G: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Appendix G: 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 reaso...
Page 50 - Appendix H: Contact Information
45 Appendix H: Contact Information Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Appendix H: 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 pr...