Linksys WEC600N - Dual Band Wireless-N Ultra RangePlus... User manual

Package Contents
Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard
Setup Wizard CD-ROM
User Guide on CD-ROM
Quick Installation Guide
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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard
Model: WEC600N

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The ExpressCard is installed and set up using the Setup Wizard on the
enclosed Setup Wizard CD.
IMPORTANT: Do not install the ExpressCard in your computer
until you are instructed to do so, or the ExpressCard will not
install correctly.
Insert the Setup Wizard CD into
your CD-ROM drive.
NOTE: Windows or other personal rewalls may ask for
permission to run the software or program. You will need to allow
the software to run in order to continue.
The Welcome screen appears on
your monitor.
Click the Click Here to Start
button.
A.
B.
Insert the CD-ROMInsert the CD-ROM
Click Here to StartClick Here to Start
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Installation
Read the License Agreement,
and click Next to continue the
installation.
Locate an available ExpressCard slot
on your notebook computer.
With the connector pin end facing
the slot and the LED labels facing
up, slide the ExpressCard into the
slot until it locks into place.
Click Next.
After you install the ExpressCard
correctly, the Congratulations
screen appears.
Click Finish.
If your computer runs Windows XP or 2000, proceed to step 2, “Setup for
Windows XP or 2000”.
If your computer runs Windows Vista, proceed to step 3,“Setup for
Windows Vista”.
C.
D.
E.
F.
License AgreementLicense Agreement
Insert the ExpressCardInsert the ExpressCard
CongratulationsCongratulations

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The Available Wireless Networks screen appears. From this screen, you can launch
one of the two setup methods.
If your network appears on the Available Wireless Networks screen, continue with
this Quick Installation. If your network does not appear on the Available Wireless
Networks screen, click Advanced Setup and follow the on-screen prompts.
On the Available Wireless Networks
screen, the available networks
are listed in the table. Select your
network, and then click Connect.
If your network has no wireless security, you will be taken directly to the
Congratulations screen, shown in step C. If your network has wireless
security, you will see one of these wireless security screens. Follow the
instructions for the screen you see.
WPA2-Personal Needed for Connection
Enter the Pre-Shared Key of your
wireless network. It must have 8-63
characters.
Click Connect and go to step C.
A.
B.
1.
2.
Select NetworkSelect Network
WPA2-Personal Needed for ConnectionWPA2-Personal Needed for Connection
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Setup for Windows XP or 2000
WPA-Personal Needed for Connection
Select your encryption method and
enter a Pre-shared Key.
Encryption Select the encryption
method of your wireless network,
TKIP or AES.
Pre-shared Key Enter the Pre-
shared Key of your wireless
network. It must have 8-63
characters.
Click Connect and go to step C.
WEP Needed for Connection
Select the level of encryption, and
then enter the Passphrase or WEP
Key.
WEP Select the level of encryption,
64-bit or 128-bit.
Passphrase Enter the Passphrase
of your wireless network. It is case-
sensitive and must have 16 or fewer
alphanumeric characters.
WEP Key Enter the WEP Key of
your wireless network. For 64-bit
encryption, enter 10 hexadecimal
characters (“0” to “9” and “A” to “F”).
For 128-bit encryption, enter 26
hexadecimal characters.
Click Connect and go to step C.
1.
2.
1.
2.
WPA-Personal Needed for ConnectionWPA-Personal Needed for Connection
WEP Key Needed for ConnectionWEP Key Needed for Connection

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Setup for Windows XP or 2000
On the Congratulations screen, click
Finish.
The Link Information 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 ExpressCard 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
ExpressCard’s configuration. For detailed information on the
Monitor, refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM.
Congratulations! Setup is complete.
C.
D.
CongratulationsCongratulations
Connected to NetworkConnected to Network

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The first Windows Vista Wireless
Network Configuration utility
screen appears. Select your
network, and then click Connect.
If your network has no wireless
security, this screen appears. If your
network has wireless security, go to
step C.
To connect to your unsecured
network, click Connect Anyway
and go to step E.
Enter the security key or passphrase
(also known as pre-shared key or
WEP key, depending on your type
of security).
Click Connect.
This screen appears while the
ExpressCard connects to your
network. Do not cancel, unless you
want to end the installation.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Select NetworkSelect Network
Unsecured NetworkUnsecured Network
Secured NetworkSecured Network
Connecting to NetworkConnecting to Network
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Setup for Windows Vista
This screen appears when you are
connected to your network.
Select Save this network, if you
want to save your settings.
Click Close.
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 H.
Select Home, Work, or Public
location.
This screen varies according to the
selected location.
Click Close.
E.
F.
G.
Connected to NetworkConnected to Network
Select Network LocationSelect Network Location
Network Settings SavedNetwork Settings Saved

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Setup for Windows Vista
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
Conguration utility, refer to Windows Vista Help and Support, by
clicking Vista’s Start button > Help and Support.
Congratulations! Setup is complete.
H.
Windows Vista Wireless Network
Configuration Utility Icon
Windows Vista Wireless Network
Configuration Utility Icon
Wireless Connection StatusWireless Connection Status
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