Linksys WPC200 User manual

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USER GUIDE
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TableofContents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this User Guide? 2
Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4
Network Topology 4
Roaming 4
Network Layout 5
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business Notebook Adapter 6
The LED Indicator 6
Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business Notebook Adapter 7
Starting the Setup 7
Connecting the Adapter 8
Setting up the Adapter 9
Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 19
Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 19
Using the Wireless Network Monitors 19
Link Information 19
Profiles 22
Create a New Profile 23
Editing a Profile 32
Site Survey 41
Troubleshooting 42
Administration 42
Chapter 6: The Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor 45
Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 45
Using the Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor 45
Classification 46
Security Monitor 49
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 61
Common Problems and Solutions 61
Frequently Asked Questions 62
Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 66

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Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 66
Appendix C: Wireless Security 69
Security Precautions 69
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 69
Appendix D: Windows Help 72
Appendix E: Glossary 73
Appendix F: Specifications 78
Appendix G: Warranty Information 80
Appendix H: Regulatory Information 81
Appendix I: Contact Information 88

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ListofFigures
Figure 3-1: LEDs 6
Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 7
Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 7
Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter 8
Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network 9
Figure 4-5: WEP 10
Figure 4-6: WPA - Personal 10
Figure 4-7: WPA2 - Personal 11
Figure 4-8: Confirm New Settings 11
Figure 4-9: Link Information 11
Figure 4-10: Creating a Profile 12
Figure 4-11: Network Settings - Wireless Mode 12
Figure 4-12: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 13
Figure 4-13: Wireless Security - WEP 13
Figure 4-14: Wireless Security - WPA Personal 14
Figure 4-15: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal 14
Figure 4-16: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise-EAP-TLS 15
Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise-PEAP 15
Figure 4-18: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise-EAP 16
Figure 4-19: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise-PEAP 16
Figure 4-20: Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS 17
Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP 17
Figure 4-22: Wireless Security - LEAP 18
Figure 4-23: Congratulations Screen 18
Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 19
Figure 5-2: Link Information - Connection 19
Figure 5-3: Link Information - Wireless Network Status 20
Figure 5-4: Link Information - Wireless Network Statistics 21
Figure 5-5: Profiles 22
Figure 5-6: Import a Profile 22
Figure 5-7: Export a Profile 22
Figure 5-8: Creating a Profile - Available Wireless Network 23

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Figure 5-9: Creating a Profile - WEP Key Needed 23
Figure 5-10: Creating a Profile - WPA-Personal 24
Figure 5-11: Creating a Profile - Congratulations 24
Figure 5-12: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Network Settings 25
Figure 5-13: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Mode 25
Figure 5-14: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - Disabled 26
Figure 5-15: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WEP 26
Figure 5-16: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA Personal 27
Figure 5-17: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal 27
Figure 5-18: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS 28
Figure 5-19: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP 28
Figure 5-20: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - EAP-TLS 29
Figure 5-21: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - PEAP 29
Figure 5-22: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS 30
Figure 5-23: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP 30
Figure 5-24: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - LEAP 31
Figure 5-25: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Confirm New Settings 31
Figure 5-26: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Congratulations 32
Figure 5-27: Editing a Profile 32
Figure 5-28: Editing a Profile - Wireless Mode 33
Figure 5-29: Editing a Profile - Ad Hoc Mode 33
Figure 5-30: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security 34
Figure 5-31: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - WEP 34
Figure 5-32: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - WPA Personal 35
Figure 5-33: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security -WPA2 Personal 35
Figure 5-34: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS 36
Figure 5-35: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP 36
Figure 5-36: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security -WPA2 Enterprise - EAP-TLS 37
Figure 5-37: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - PEAP 37
Figure 5-38: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS 38
Figure 5-39: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP 38
Figure 5-40: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - LEAP 39
Figure 5-41: Editing a Profile - Network Settings 39
Figure 5-42: Editing a Profile - Confirm New Settings 40

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Figure 5-43: Editing a Profile - Congratulations 40
Figure 5-44: Site Survey 41
Figure 5-45: Troubleshooting 42
Figure 5-46: Administration 42
Figure 5-47: Administration - Login Access Point Account 43
Figure 5-48: Administration - Modify Access Point Account 43
Figure 5-49: Administration - Security Monitor Account 44
Figure 6-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 45
Figure 6-2: Administration - Login Security Monitor Administration - Login
Security Monitor Account 45
Figure 6-3: Classification 46
Figure 6-4: AP Classification 46
Figure 6-5: Client Classification 47
Figure 6-6: Trusted Mac Address 47
Figure 6-7: Allowed Vendor List Configuration 48
Figure 6-8: Allowed SSID Configuration 48
Figure 6-9: Allowed Channel Configuration 49
Figure 6-10: Security Monitor - Channel Usage 49
Figure 6-11: Security Monitor - AP Inventory 50
Figure 6-12: Security Monitor - Client Inventory 50
Figure 6-13: Security Monitor - Alerts Summary 51
Figure 6-14: Security Monitor - POP-UP Alert 51
Figure 6-15: Security Monitor - Alert List 52
Figure 6-16: Alert Details 52
Figure 6-17: Security Monitor - Alert Advice 53
Figure 6-18: Security Monitor - Windows Firewall Screen 60
Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 66
Figure B-2: Windows XP - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration 66
Figure B-3: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Icon 66
Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network 67
Figure B-5: No Wireless Security 67
Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security 68

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
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Chapter1:Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Business Notebook Adapter. Setting up your network and your Wireless-G
Business Notebook Adapter is easier than ever.
The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter is the simple way to add or upgrade wireless connectivity in your computer.
Just install it into your computer's Card slot and enjoy incredible high-speed wireless network access while not
having to run cable wires.
RangeBooster technology increases your wireless network's range up to two times, and its throughput by up to
35%. Unlike ordinary wireless technologies that are confused by signal reflections, RangeBooster uses two
smart receivers at each end to detect and decode reflected signals at distances where standard technologies
give up. You'll find that "dead spots" in the wireless coverage area are reduced, too.
But what does all of this mean?
PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the
same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network.
Once you're connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet, and share files and other
resources such as printers and network storage with other computers on the network, wherever your work takes
you, without cables.
The Advanced security features makes this solution ideal for your business. Advanced wireless security using Wi-
Fi Protected Access™ (WPA2 Enterprise) with up to 256-bit encryption, and the new Wireless Security Monitoring
functionality gives your business the visibility and protection it needs. When used with a Linksys WAP200, the
Wireless Security Monitoring alerts you of possible wireless intruders and vulnerabilities in the wireless network
deployment.
The included Setup Wizard walks you through configuring the Adapter to your wireless network settings, step by
step. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you set up and connect the Adapter using the Setup Wizard. These
instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Adapter.
adapter: a device that adds network functionality
to your PC.
network: a series of computers or devices
connected for the purpose of data sharing,
storage, and/or transmission between users.
encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network
802.11b: a wireless networking standard that
specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps
and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
802.11g: a wireless networking standard that
specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps
and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

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What’s in this User Guide?
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What’s in this User Guide?
This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Business Notebook Adapter.
• Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide.
• Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking.
• Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business Notebook Adapter
This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.
• Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business Notebook Adapter
This chapter instructs you on how to install and configure the Adapter.
• Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor
This chapter shows you how to use the Adapter’s Wireless Network Monitor.
• Chapter 6: Administration Functions in the Network Monitor
This chapter shows you how to use the administration features of the Adapter’s Wireless Network Monitor.
• Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding
installation and use of the Adapter.
• Appendix B: Windows XP Zero Configuration
This appendix describes how to use the Windows XP Zero Configuration.
• Appendix C: Wireless Security
This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help
protect your wireless network.
• Appendix D: Windows Help
This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing
the TCP/IP protocol.
• Appendix E: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.
• Appendix F: Specifications
This appendix provides the Adapter’s technical specifications.

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What’s in this User Guide?
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• Appendix G: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the Adapter’s warranty information.
• Appendix H: Regulatory Information
This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information.
• Appendix I: Contact Information
This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

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Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network
Network Topology
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Chapter2:PlanningyourWirelessNetwork
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 same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or
adapters can communicate with each another to form an ad-hoc network.
Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless
router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. Each wireless PC in an
infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless
router.
An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network, and can double the
effective wireless transmission range for two wireless adapter PCs. Since an access point is able to forward data
within a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network can be doubled.
Roaming
Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Roaming means that you can move your
wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC's signal, if they both share the
same channel and SSID.
Before you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position. Proper access
point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.
infrastructure: a wireless network that is
bridged to a wired network via an access point.
ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices
communicating directly with each other (peer-
to-peer) without the use of an access point.
roaming: the ability to take a wireless device
from one access point's range to another without
losing the connection.
ssid: your wireless network's name.
topology: the physical layout of a network.
access point: a device that allows wireless-
equipped computers and other devices to
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Network Layout
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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 standard and some products
incorporating both “a” and “g”, products using these standards can communicate with each other.
Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the PC
Cards for your laptop computers, PCI Cards for your desktop PC, and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy
USB connectivity.
When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, the network ports on the access
points and wireless routers can be connected to Linksys switches or routers.
With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at
www.linksys.com for more information about wireless products.

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business Notebook Adapter
The LED Indicator
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The LED Indicator
The Notebook Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity.
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Power Blue. The Wireless LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on.
Link/Act Blue. The Link/Act LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection.
Figure 3-1: LEDs

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Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business Notebook Adapter
Starting the Setup
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BusinessNotebookAdapter
Starting the Setup
The Wireless-G Business Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. The
Setup Wizard will install the driver and Wireless Network Monitor, as well as connect and configure the Adapter.
Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the
Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears,
enter D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
On the Welcome screen, you have the following choices:
Click Here to Start- Click the Click Here to Start button to begin the software installation process.
User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide.
Exit - Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.
1. To install the Adapter, click the Click Here to Start button on the Welcome screen.
2. After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button if you agree and want to continue the installation,
or click the Cancel button to end the installation.
3. Windows will begin copying the files onto your PC.
Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen
Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Adapter until you are instructed to
do so or the setup will not work correctly.

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Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business Notebook Adapter
Connecting the Adapter
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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, slide the Adapter into the CardBus
slot until it locks in place.
3. Windows will begin copying the driver files to your computer. If Windows asks you for the original Windows
CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM, and direct Windows to its correct location (e.g., D:\).
4. Then, click Next. It may take a minute for the next screen to appear.
5. Windows 98 and Windows Me users may need to restart their PCs again when prompted to do so. The Power
LED should light up when the Adapter is installed correctly.
Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter

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Setting up the Adapter
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Setting up the Adapter
The next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen.
This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter.
•Available Wireless Network. (For most users.) Use this option if you already have a network set up. The
networks available to this Adapter will be listed on this screen. You can choose one of these networks and
click the Connect button to connect to it. Click the Refresh button to update the Available Wireless Network
list.
•Manual Setup. If your network is not listed on this screen, select Manual Setup to set up the adapter
manually. This method of setting up the Adapter is intended for Advanced Users only.
The setup for each option is described, step by step, under the appropriate heading on the following pages.
Click Exit to close the Setup Wizard, if you wish to set up the Adapter later.
Available Wireless Network
The available networks are listed in the table on the center of the screen by SSID. Select the wireless network you
wish to connect to and click the Connect button. (If you do not see your network listed, you can click the Refresh
button to bring the list up again.) If the network utilizes wireless security, you will need to configure security on
the Adapter. If not, you will be taken directly to the Congratulations screen.
1. If you have wireless security enabled on your network, continue to step 2. Only One of these security screens
will be shown. If you don’t have wireless security enabled, continue to step 3.
2. Wireless Security
If your network has WEP, WPA-Personal, or WPA2-Personal wireless security enabled, then that security
screen will appear. Continue to the screen for your wireless security.
Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network

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WEP
If your network has the wireless security WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), RADIUS or LEAP enabled, this
screen will appear. For connecting with RADIUS or LEAP, click Connect, then continue to the next section
“Manual Setup” on page 12.
Security - Select WEP.
WEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit.
Then enter a passphrase or WEP key.
Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The
passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the
passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If
you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)
WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption,
enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters.
Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.
Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3.
WPA-Personal
If your network has the wireless security WPA-Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) enabled, this screen will
appear.
Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a Pre-shared Key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field.
Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3.
Figure 4-5: WEP
Figure 4-6: WPA - Personal
wpa (wi-fi protected access): a wireless security protocol
using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption,
which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.
encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network.
wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of encrypting
network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater
security.

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WPA2-Personal
If your network has the wireless security WPA2-Personal enabled, this screen will appear.
Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a Pre-shared Key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field.
Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3.
3. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next and show the new settings. To save the new settings, click
the Save button.
To edit the new settings, click the Back button. To exit the Manual Setup through the Wireless Network
Monitor, click Exit.
4. After the software has been successfully installed, the Link Information screen will appear.
For more information about the Wireless Network Monitor, refer to Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network
Monitor.
Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-G Business Notebook Adapter is complete.
To check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or make additional configuration
changes, proceed to Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor.
Figure 4-9: Link Information
Figure 4-7: WPA2 - Personal
Figure 4-8: Confirm New Settings

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Setting up the Adapter
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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 to set up the adapter manually.
2. The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor will appear. If your network has a router or
other DHCP server, click the radio button next to Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP).
If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Specify network settings. Enter
an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS addresses appropriate for your network. You must
specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS
addresses, leave these fields empty.
IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network.
Subnet Mask - The Adapter’s Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired network’s Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here.
DNS 1 and DNS 2 - Enter the DNS address of your wired Ethernet network here.
Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.
3. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio
button if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you
want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Enter the
SSID for your network.
Infrastructure Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point.
Ad-Hoc Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a
wireless router or access point.
SSID - This is the wireless network name that must be used for all the devices in your wireless network. It is
case-sensitive and should be a unique name to help prevent others from entering your network.
Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.
Figure 4-10: Creating a Profile
Figure 4-11: Network Settings - Wireless Mode

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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 channel for your wireless network. The channel you choose should match the
channel set on the other devices in your wireless network. If you are unsure about which channel to use, keep
the default setting.
Click the Next button. Click the Back button to change any settings.
5. If your wireless network does not have wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button to
continue. Proceed to Step 6.
If your wireless network has wireless security, select the method of security used: WEP, WPA/WPA2-
Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, RADIUS, or LEAP. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and WPA
stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WPA uses a stronger security method than WEP and WPA2 defines an even
stronger encryption, authentication, and key management than WPA. RADIUS stands for Remote
Authentication Dial-In User Service. LEAP stands for Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol. It uses
username and password-based authentication between a wireless client and a RADIUS server. Click the Next
button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.
Proceed to the appropriate section for your security method: WEP, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-
Enterprise, RADIUS, or LEAP.
WEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption
Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. It is case-
sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. This passphrase must match the
passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If
you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)
WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption,
enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters.
Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.
Advanced Users
TX Key - The default transmit key number is 1. If your network’s access point or wireless router uses transmit
key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the TX Key drop-down box.
Figure 4-12: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings
Figure 4-13: Wireless Security - WEP
wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of encrypting
network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater
security.
encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network.