Linksys WPC54GX Operation manual

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Wireless
WPC54GX
High-Speed Wireless Networking for Your
Notebook. Now with SRX technology!
High-speed Wireless-G
networking for your
notebook computer,
now with SRX perfor-
mance enhancement
Interoperates with
standard Wireless-
G and Wireless-B
networks
New SRX technology: the
farther away, the more
advantage -- up to 8
times faster than standard
Wireless-G (802.11g)
SRX also increases wire-
less range by up to 3
times and reduces dead
spots in coverage area
The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX is the simple way to add or upgrade wireless connectivity in your notebook computer.
Just slide it into your notebook's PC Card slot and enjoy high-speed wireless network access while retaining true mobility.
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The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX combines smart antenna technology with standards-based Wireless-G (802.11g) net-
working. By overlaying the signals of two Wireless-G compatible radios, the "Multiple In, Multiple Out" (MIMO) technology effectively
doubles the data rate. Unlike ordinary wireless networking technologies that are confused by signal reflections, MIMO actually uses
these reflections to increase the range and reduce "dead spots" in the wireless coverage area. The robust signal travels farther,
maintaining wireless connections up to 3 times farther than standard Wireless-G. And the farther away you are, the more advan-
tage you get -- the higher data rate and reflection-friendly technology can yield up to 8 times more throughput than Wireless-G in
some situations. The network avoids interference by dynamically switching to the clearest channel available. Even your standard
Wireless-G and -B equipment will work better when communicating with SRX-enabled devices.
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 you wander. At home, you can surf the web or use
instant messaging to chat with friends while sitting out on the patio. Your wireless connection is protected by up to 128-bit encryp-
tion. The included Setup Wizard will walk you through configuring the adapter to your network's settings, step by step.
You'll also be able to connect with any of the growing number of public Wireless-B (802.11b) hotspots springing up in coffee shops,
airport lounges, hotels and convention centers. And as those hotspots upgrade to the high-speed Wireless-G standard, you'll be
ready to take advantage of the increased speeds.
Get your notebook connected to Wireless-B, Wireless-G, and SRX wireless networks with the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX
from Linksys.
Notebook Adapter
Wireless-G
with SRX

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WPC54GX
Package Contents
• Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX
• Setup Wizard CD-ROM
•UserGuideonCD-ROM
• Quick Installation
• Registration Card
Wireless-G
Minimum Requirements
• 300 MHz or faster processor
• 128 MB of RAM
• Available PC Card Slot
• CD-ROM Drive
• Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP
Specifications
Model Number 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 WEP, AES, TKIP, 802.1x
WEP Key Bits 64 Bit and 128 Bit
Environmental
Dimensions 4.808" x 2.13" x 0.39"
W x H x D (122 mm x 54 mm x 10 mm)
Unit Weight 1.76 oz.. (0.05 kg)
Power 3.3V Bus powered
Certifications FCC, IC-03, CE
Operating Temp. 32ºF to 131F (0ºC to 55ºC)
Storage Temp. -13ºF to 149ºF (-20ºC to 65ºC)
Operating Humidity 15% to 95% Non-Condensing
Storage Humidity 95% Maximum
WPC54GX-DS-41220 KL
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 © 2004
Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Notebook Adapter with SRX
Features
• SRX(Speed Range eXpansion)
technology increases wireless
performance
• Transfer Rate up to 108Mbps
• Complies with IEEE 802.11g
standards, and backwards
compatible with IEEE 802.11b
products
• 32-bit CardBus Interface
• Advanced security features
including WEP, AES, TKIP and
802.1x