Cisco Linksys RangePlus WPC100 User manual

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
RangePlus Wireless
Notebook Adapter
Model: WPC100
Package Contents
RangePlus Wireless Notebook•
Adapter
Setup CD-ROM•
User Guide on CD-ROM•
Quick Installation Guide•

InstallationWPC100
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Installation1
The Adapter is installed and set up using the Setup Wizard on the
enclosed Setup Wizard CD.
IMPORTANT: Do not install the Adapter in your computer
until you are instructed to do so, or the Adapter will not install
correctly.
A. Insert the Setup Wizard CD into
your CD-ROM drive.
NOTE: Windows or other personal firewalls may ask for
permission to run the software or program. You will need to allow
the software to run in order to continue.
B. The Welcome screen appears.
Click the Click Here to Start
button.
Insert the CD-ROM
Click Here to Start

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C. Read the License Agreement,
and select I accept the terms in
the License Agreement.
Click Next to continue the
installation.
D. Locate an available PCMCIA or
CardBus slot on your computer.
Insert the Adapter into the slot
until it locks into place.
Click Next.
If your computer runsE. Windows XP, proceed to “Section 2: Setup for
Windows XP”.
If your computer runs Windows Vista, proceed to “Section 3: Setup for
Windows Vista”.
License Agreement
Insert the Adapter

Setup for Windows XPWPC100
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Setup for Windows XP2
The Adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, a feature that makes it easy to
set up your wireless network.
If the Available Wireless Networks
screen appears, your router does not
support this feature. Proceed to the
“No Wi-Fi Protected Setup” section.
If the Connect to a Network screen
appears, the Adapter detects a
router that supports Wi-Fi Protected
Setup. Proceed to the “Wi-Fi
Protected Setup”section.
No Wi-Fi Protected Setup
From the Available Wireless Networks screen, you can launch one of the two
setup methods.
If your network appears on the Available Wireless Networks screen, proceed
to step A. If your network does not appear on the Available Wireless
Networks screen, click Advanced Setup and follow the on-screen prompts.
Available Wireless Networks
Connect to a Network

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A. On the Available Wireless
Networks screen, the available
networks are listed in the table.
Select your network, and then
click Connect.
If your network does not use wireless security, proceed to the “WirelessB.
Security Disabled” section. If your network uses wireless security,
proceed to the Wireless Security Enabled” section.
Wireless Security Disabled
A. Click Connect Anyway.
B. Click Finish.
Available Wireless Networks
Click Connect Anyway
Congratulations

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C. The Status screen of the Wireless
Network Monitor appears the
first time you run the Setup
Wizard. To exit the Monitor, click
the Xin the upper right corner.
NOTE: After the Adapter is installed, the Wireless Network
Monitor screen opens, and its icon appears in your computer’s
system tray. You can double-click the icon to open the Monitor
if you want to find available wireless networks or change the
Adapter’s configuration. For detailed information on the Monitor,
refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM.
Congratulations! Setup is complete.
Wireless Security Enabled
If your network has wireless security, you will see one of these wirelessA.
security screens. Follow the instructions for the screen you see.
WPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection
1. Enter the Passphrase (also
called a pre-shared key) of your
wireless network. It must have
8-63 characters.
Click2. Connect and go to step B.
Connected to the Network
WPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection

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WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection
1. Enter the Passphrase (also
called a pre-shared key) of your
wireless network. It must have
8-63 characters.
Click2. Connect and go to step B.
WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for Connection
1. Enter the Passphrase or WEP
Key.
Passphrase The Passphrase
is case-sensitive and must
have 16 or fewer alphanumeric
characters.
WEP Key For 64-bit encryption,
enter 10 hexadecimal characters
(“0” to “9” and “A” to “F”). For
128-bit encryption, enter 26
hexadecimal characters.
Click2. Connect and go to step B.
B. On the Congratulations screen,
click Finish.
WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection
WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for
Connection
Congratulations

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C. The Status screen of the Wireless
Network Monitor appears the
first time you run the Setup
Wizard. To exit the Monitor, click
the Xin the upper right corner.
NOTE: After the Adapter is installed, the Wireless Network
Monitor screen opens, and its icon appears in your computer’s
system tray. You can double-click the icon to open the Monitor
if you want to find available wireless networks or change the
Adapter’s configuration. For detailed information on the Monitor,
refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM.
Congratulations! Setup is complete.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
A. If your router supports Wi-Fi
Protected Setup, click Use Wi-Fi
Protected Setup.
If you are not sure whether your
router supports Wi-Fi Protected
Setup or you want to manually
connect to your router, click
Skip. Then refer to the “No Wi-Fi
Protected Setup”section for
instructions.
Connected to the Network
Connect to a Network

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B. Press the Wi-Fi Protected
Setup button on the Router.
Within two minutes, click the
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
on this screen.
C. The Adapter connects to the
network.
D. Click Print to print out your
wireless network settings. Then
click Finish.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Connecting to the Network
Congratulations

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E. The Status screen of the Wireless
Network Monitor appears the
first time you run the Setup
Wizard. To exit the Monitor, click
the Xin the upper right corner.
NOTE: After the Adapter is installed, the Wireless Network
Monitor screen opens, and its icon appears in your computer’s
system tray. You can double-click the icon to open the Monitor
if you want to find available wireless networks or change the
Adapter’s configuration. For detailed information on the Monitor,
refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM.
Congratulations! Setup is complete.
Connected to the Network

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Setup for Windows Vista3
A. After you install the Adapter
correctly, the Congratulations
screen appears.
Click Finish.
B. The first Windows Vista Wireless
Network Configuration utility
screen appears. Select your
network, and then click
Connect.
C. If your network has no wireless
security, this screen appears.
If your network has wireless
security, go to step D.
To connect to your unsecured
network, click Connect Anyway
and go to step F.
Congratulations
Select Network
Unsecured Network

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D. Enter the security key, WEP key,
or passphrase (also known as a
pre-shared key), depending on
your type of security.
Click Connect.
E. This screen appears while
the Adapter connects to your
network. Do not cancel, unless
you want to end the installation.
F. This screen appears when you
are connected to your network.
Select Save this network, if you
want to save your settings.
Click Close.
G. The Set Network Location screen
may appear to help apply the
correct settings for your type of
location. If it doesn’t appear, go
to step I.
Select Home, Work, or Public
location.
Secured Network
Connecting to Network
Connected to Network
Select Network Location

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H. This screen varies according to
the selected location.
Click Close.
I. The Windows Vista Wireless
Network Configuration utility
icon appears on your desktop’s
system tray.
You can use this utility to
configure or change your
wireless settings.
NOTE: For help with the Windows Vista Wireless Network
Configuration utility, refer to Windows Vista Help and Support, by
clicking Vista’s Start button > Help and Support.
Congratulations! Setup is complete.
Network Settings Saved
Windows Vista Wireless Network
Configuration Utility Icon
Wireless Connection Status
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For additional information or troubleshooting help, refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM.
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