Linksys WPC300N Manuel utilisateur

Model No.

Notebook Adapter

Wireless-N

WPC300N (EU/LA)

User Guide

WIRELESS

GHz

2,4

Wireless-N Notebook Adapter

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TableofContents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Welcome 1

What’s in this User Guide? 1

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 3

Network Topology 3

Roaming 3

Network Layout 4

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 5

The LED Indicators 5

Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter 6

Starting the Setup 6

Connecting the Adapter 7

Setting up the Adapter 7

Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 15

Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 15

Using the Wireless Network Monitor 15

Link Information 15

Connect 18

Profiles 19

Create a New Profile 20

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 28

Common Problems and Solutions 28

Frequently Asked Questions 28

Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 32

Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 32

Appendix C: Wireless Security 35

Security Precautions 35

Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 35

Appendix D: Windows Help 38

Appendix E: Glossary 39

Appendix F: Specifications 44

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Appendix G: Warranty Information 46

Appendix H: Regulatory Information 47

Appendix I: Contact Information 58

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ListofFigures

Figure 3-1: Front Panel 5

Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 6

Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 6

Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter 7

Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Networks 7

Figure 4-5: WEP Key Needed for Connection 8

Figure 4-6: WPA Personal Needed for Connection 8

Figure 4-7: WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection 9

Figure 4-8: Congratulations 9

Figure 4-9: Available Wireless Network 10

Figure 4-10: Network Settings 10

Figure 4-11: Wireless Mode 10

Figure 4-12: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 11

Figure 4-13: Wireless Security - WEP 11

Figure 4-14: Wireless Security - WPA Personal 12

Figure 4-15: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal 12

Figure 4-16: Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS 13

Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP 13

Figure 4-18: Confirm New Settings 14

Figure 4-19: Congratulations screen 14

Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 15

Figure 5-2: Link Information 15

Figure 5-3: More Information - Wireless Network Status 16

Figure 5-4: More Information - Network Statistics 17

Figure 5-5: Connect 17

Figure 5-6: WEP Key Needed for Connection 18

Figure 5-7: WPA Personal Needed for Connection 18

Figure 5-8: WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection 18

Figure 5-9: Profiles 19

Figure 5-10: Creating a Profile 20

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Figure 5-11: WEP Key Needed for Connection 20

Figure 5-12: WPA Personal Needed for Connection 21

Figure 5-13: WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection 21

Figure 5-14: Congratulations 21

Figure 5-15: Available Wireless Networks 22

Figure 5-16: Network Settings 22

Figure 5-17: Wireless Mode 23

Figure 5-18: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 23

Figure 5-19: Wireless Security - WEP 24

Figure 5-20: Wireless Security - WPA Personal 25

Figure 5-21: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal 25

Figure 5-22: Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS 26

Figure 5-23: Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP 26

Figure 5-24: Confirm New Settings 27

Figure 5-25: Congratulations 27

Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 32

Figure B-2: Windows XP - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration 32

Figure B-3: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Icon 32

Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network 33

Figure B-5: No Wireless Security 33

Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security 34

Figure B-7: Wireless Network Connection 34

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Wireless-N Notebook Adapter

Chapter1:Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter. Setting up your network and your Wireless-N Notebook

Adapter is easier than ever.

How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility

within your wireless network, whether it’s using the Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) standard. But

with Wireless-N, it has even better range and speed.

But what does all of this mean?

Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers

and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video

games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.

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.

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.

What’s in this User Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-N 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-N Notebook Adapter

This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.

• Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter

This chapter instructs you on how to install and configure the Adapter.

802.11b: a wireless networking standard that

specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps

and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

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.

802.11g a wireless networking standard that

specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps

and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

bit: a binary digit.

encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network

Chapter 1: Introduction

What’s in this User Guide?

Wireless-N Notebook Adapter

• Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

This chapter show you how to use 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 Wireless Zero Configuration

This appendix describes how to use Windows XP Wireless 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.

• 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.

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 one 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, providing that they

both share the same channel and SSID.

Before enabling 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

communicate with a wired network

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

Network Layout

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Network Layout

Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11b and 802.11g

products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b standard, products using these standards can

communicate with each other and with Wireless-N products. Wireless-N products are backward compatible with

802.11b and 802.11g products.

Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such at the PC Cards for

your laptop computers, PCI Card for your desktop PC, and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB

connectivity. Wireless products will also communicate with the wireless PrintServer.

When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and

wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys's 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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