Cisco WEC600N Manuel utilisateur

USER GUIDE

Dual-Band Wireless-N

ExpressCard

Model: WEC600N

About This Guide

Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard

About This Guide

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Table of Contents

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Chapter 1: Product Overview 3

LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 4

General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 3: Advanced Conguration 5

How to Access the Wireless Network Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

How to Use the Wireless Network Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Proﬁles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 25

Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Conguration 26

Windows XP Wireless Zero Conﬁguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Appendix C: Specications 28

Appendix D: Warranty Information 29

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Appendix E: Regulatory Information 31

FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Restrictions in the 5 GHz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Avis d’Industrie Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans ﬁl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste

Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Appendix F: Software License Agreement 37

Software in Linksys Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Chapter 1 Product Overview

Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard

Chapter 1:

Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N

ExpressCard. Using the latest wireless networking

technology, Wireless-N (draft 802.11n), the ExpressCard

adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your notebook

computer. Because the ExpressCard can work in both the

5 and 2.4 GHz radio bands, it can connect to Wireless-A,

Wireless-N, Wireless-G, or Wireless-B networks. To help

protect your data and privacy, your wireless connection

is protected by industrial-strength WPA2 encryption. The

included Setup Wizard will walk you through configuring

the ExpressCard to your network’s settings, step by step.

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Power (Blue) The Power LED lights up when

the ExpressCard is powered on.

Link/Act (Blue) The Link/Act LED flashes when

there is network activity.

NOTE: This User Guide uses the terms

ExpressCard and Adapter synonymously to refer

to the Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard.

Chapter 2 Wireless Security Checklist

Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard

Chapter 2:

Wireless Security Checklist

Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so

homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them

at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by

sending information over radio waves, it can be more

vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network.

Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals

from your wireless network can also be intercepted. Since

you cannot physically prevent someone from connecting

to your wireless network, you need to take some additional

steps to keep your network secure.

1. Change the default wireless

network name or SSID

Wireless devices have a default wireless network name

or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. This

is the name of your wireless network, and can be up

to 32 characters in length. Linksys wireless products

use linksys as the default wireless network name. You

should change the wireless network name to something

unique to distinguish your wireless network from other

wireless networks that may exist around you, but do not

use personal information (such as your Social Security

number) because this information may be available for

anyone to see when browsing for wireless networks.

2. Change the default password

For wireless products such as access points, routers, and

gateways, you will be asked for a password when you

want to change their settings. These devices have a default

password set by the factory. The Linksys default password

is admin. Hackers know these defaults and may try to

use them to access your wireless device and change your

network settings. To thwart any unauthorized changes,

customize the device’s password so it will be hard to

guess.

3. Enable MAC address filtering

Linksys routers and gateways give you the ability to

enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. The

MAC address is a unique series of numbers and letters

assigned to every networking device. With MAC address

filtering enabled, wireless network access is provided

solely for wireless devices with specific MAC addresses.

For example, you can specify the MAC address of each

computer in your home so that only those computers can

access your wireless network.

4. Enable encryption

Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless

network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired

Equivalency Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security

for wireless communication.

A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is more secure

than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2

uses dynamic key encryption. To protect the information

as it passes over the airwaves, you should enable the

highest level of encryption supported by your network

equipment.

WEP is an older encryption standard and may be the

only option available on some older devices that do not

support WPA.

General Network Security Guidelines

Wireless network security is useless if the underlying

network is not secure.

Password protect all computers on the network and•

individually password protect sensitive files.

Change passwords on a regular basis.•

Install anti-virus software and personal firewall•

software.

Disable file sharing (peer-to-peer). Some applications•

may open file sharing without your consent and/or

knowledge.

Additional Security Tips

Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away•

from exterior walls and windows.

Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways•

off when they are not being used (at night, during

vacations).

Usestrongpassphrasesthatareatleasteightcharacters•

in length. Combine letters and numbers to avoid using

standard words that can be found in the dictionary.

WEB: For more information on wireless

security, visit www.linksys.com/security

Chapter 3 Configuration

Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard

Chapter 3:

Advanced Configuration

Advanced configuration is done through the Wireless

Network Monitor (the Monitor). Use it to check the link

information, search for available wireless networks, or

create profiles that hold different configuration settings.

How to Access the Wireless Network

Monitor

After installing the Adapter, the Monitor icon appears in

the system tray of your computer. If the Monitor is enabled,

the icon is green. If the Monitor is disabled or the Adapter

is not inserted, the icon is gray.

Wireless Network Monitor icon

How to Use the Wireless Network Monitor

The opening screen of the Wireless Network Monitor

is the Status screen. From this screen, you can find out

how strong the current wireless signal is and how good

the connection’s quality is. You can also click the Wi-Fi

Protected Setup button to connect to a router that

supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

NOTE: The Adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected

Setup, which is a feature that makes it easy to

set up your wireless network.

Click More Information to view additional status

information about the current connection. To search for

available wireless networks, click the Connect tab. To

perform configuration changes or create connection

profiles, click the Profiles tab.

Status

The Status screen displays network mode, signal strength,

and link quality information about the current connection.

It also displays the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. Click

More Information for additional status information.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button

Status

Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates signal

strength.

Link Quality The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of

the wireless network connection.

More Information Click More Information to view

additional information about the wireless network

connection on the Wireless Network Status screen.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup

button to connect to a router that supports Wi-Fi

Protected Setup. Proceed to the “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”

section.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup

NOTE: Make sure the router supports Wi-Fi

Protected Setup.

Before you begin, make sure the router and the computer

with the Adapter are in the same room. Then select the

method that is most convenient for you.

Select a Method

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Push Button (Recommended) Select this option to use

the push button method.

Use Adapter’s PIN number Select this option to enter

the Adapter’s PIN number on the router.

Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the

previous screen.

Proceed to the instructions for the method you selected.

Use the Push Button

Press the1. Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the

router.

Within two minutes, click the2. Wi-Fi Protected Setup

button on this screen.

The Adapter connects to the network.3.

Connecting to the Network

Click4. Print to print out your wireless network settings.

Then click Finish to return to the Status screen, or click

Exit to exit the Monitor.

Congratulations

Congratulations! The Adapter is connected to

the network.

Enter the Adapter’s PIN Number

Access the web-based utility of the router. (Refer to the1.

router’s documentation for instructions.)

On the router’s2. Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, enter

the Adapter’s PIN number in the PIN field. Then click

On the Adapter’s PIN number screen, click3. Next.

Enter the PIN Number

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The Adapter connects to the network.4.

Connecting to the Network

Click5. Print to print out your wireless network settings.

Then click Finish to return to the Status screen, or click

Exit to exit the Monitor.

Congratulations

Congratulations! The Adapter is connected to the

network.

Wireless Network Status

The Wireless Network Status screen provides information

on your current network settings.

Wireless Network Status

Radio Band This is the radio band used on the network.

Wireless Network Name This is the unique name (SSID)

of the wireless network.

Wireless Mode This is the mode of the wireless network

currently in use.

Wide Channel This is the Wireless-N primary channel

used with a 40 MHz radio band network.

Standard Channel This is the channel used by your

wireless network.

Security This is the status of the wireless security

feature.

Authentication This is your wireless network’s

authentication method.

Network Type This is the wireless network type.

IP Address This is the IP Address of the Adapter.

Subnet Mask This is the Adapter’s Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway This is the Default Gateway address.

DNS1 This is the address of the DNS server used by the

Adapter.

MAC Address This is the MAC address of the wireless

network’s wireless router or access point.

Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates the

signal strength.

Link Quality The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of

the wireless network connection.

Click Statistics to go to the Wireless Network Statistics

screen. Click Back to return to the initial Status screen. Click

Save to Profile to save the currently active connection

settings to a profile.

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Wireless Network Statistics

The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics

on your current network settings.

Wireless Network Statistics

Transmit Rate This is the data transmission rate of

the current connection. (In Auto mode, the Adapter

dynamically shifts to the fastest data transmission rate at

any given time.)

Receive Rate This is the rate that the Adapter receives

data.

Packets Received This shows the packets that the

Adapter receives, in real time, after connecting to the

wireless network or after clicking Refresh.

Packets Transmitted This shows the packets that the

Adapter transmits, in real time, after connecting to the

wireless network or after clicking Refresh.

Bytes Received This shows the bytes that the Adapter

receives, in real time, after connecting to the wireless

network or after clicking Refresh.

BytesTransmitted This shows the bytes that the Adapter

transmits, in real time, after connecting to the wireless

network or after clicking Refresh.

Driver Version This shows the Adapter’s driver version.

Noise Level This shows the level of background noise

that affects the wireless signal. A lower reading translates

into a higher quality signal.

Signal Strength This is the intensity of the wireless signal

that the Adapter receives.

Transmit Power This is the power output at which the

Adapter transmits.

Up Time This indicates the length of the most recent

connection to a wireless network.

Total Up Time This indicates the cumulative total of the

Adapter’s connection time.

Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates the

signal strength.

Link Quality The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of

the wireless network connection.

Click Back to return to the initial Status screen. Click Status

to go to the Wireless Network Status screen. Click Save to

Profile to save the currently active connection settings to

a profile. Click Refresh to reset the statistics.

Connect

The Connect screen displays a list of available networks

in the table. The table shows each network’s wireless

network name, radio band, signal strength, and security

method. You may click the column heading (Wireless

Network Name, GHz, Signal strength, or Security method)

to sort by that field.

Connect

Wireless Network Name This is the SSID or unique name

of the wireless network.

GHz This is the radio band used on the network. The

number 2.4 indicates Wireless-B, -G, or -N (2.4 GHz). The

number 5 indicates Wireless-A or -N (5 GHz). (TBD - Is this

still displayed? Not needed since only band is 2.4 GHz)

Signal The Signal bar indicates the signal strength.

Security This is the security method used by the

network.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup

button to connect to a router that supports Wi-Fi

Protected Setup. Refer to the “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”

instructions in the“Status”section at the beginning of this

chapter.

Refresh Click Refresh to perform a new search for

wireless devices.

Connect To connect to one of the networks on the list,

select the wireless network, and click Connect.

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If the router does not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup,

proceed to the section, “No Wi-Fi Protected Setup”. If the

router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup , proceed to the

section, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”.

No Wi-Fi Protected Setup

If the router does not use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, proceed

to the appropriate section,“Wireless Security Disabled” or

“Wireless Security Enabled”.

Wireless Security Disabled

If you connect to a network whose wireless security is

disabled, then you will view this screen:

Click Connect Anyway

Click1. Connect Anyway.

Click2. Finish.

Congratulations

Congratulations! The Adapter is connected to

the network.

Wireless Security Enabled

If you connect to a network whose wireless security is

enabled, then you will view one of three screens.

Proceed to the appropriate instructions.1.

WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2)

If the network uses WPA2 Personal security, then

the WPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen

appears.

WPA2-Personal Security

Passphrase Enter the network’s Passphrase (also

called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters.

To connect to the network, click Connect. To cancel

the connection, click Cancel.

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

If the network uses WPA Personal security, then

the WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen

appears.

WPA-Personal Security

Passphrase Enter the network’s Passphrase (also

called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters.

To connect to the network, click Connect. To cancel

the connection, click Cancel.

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

If the network uses WEP encryption, then the WEP Key

or Passphrase Needed for Connection screen appears.

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