Linksys WCF54G - Wireless-G Compact Flash Card Manuel utilisateur
A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
®
Model No.
CompactFlash Card
Wireless-G
WCF54G
User Guide
WIRELESS
GHz
2.4
802.11g
Wireless-G CompactFlash Card
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The user guide to the CompactFlash Card has been designed to make understanding networking with the Access
Point easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide:
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Wireless-G CompactFlash Card
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide? 1
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 3
The Front Panel 3
Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDA 5
Overview 5
Setup Wizard 5
Chapter 4: Installing the CompactFlash Card 8
Overview 8
Installing the Card 8
Uninstalling the Card 9
Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Network 10
Overview 10
Connect to a Wireless Network 10
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card with the Wireless Network Monitor 17
Overview 17
Wireless Network Monitor 17
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 25
Common Problems and Solutions 25
Frequently Asked Questions 25
Appendix B: Wireless Security 28
Security Precautions 28
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 28
Appendix C: Glossary 31
Appendix D: Specifications 38
Appendix E: Warranty Information 39
Appendix F: Regulatory Information 40
Appendix G: Contact Information 43
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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Front Panel 3
Figure 3-1: PDA to PC Installation 5
Figure 3-2: Welcome 5
Figure 3-3: License Agreement 5
Figure 3-4: Click Yes 6
Figure 3-5: Application Being Installed 6
Figure 3-6: Mobile Device 7
Figure 3-7: Congratulations 7
Figure 4-1: Successful Installation 8
Figure 4-2: CompactFlash Installation into PDA 8
Figure 4-3: Start Screen 9
Figure 4-4: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 9
Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 10
Figure 5-2: Status Screen 10
Figure 5-3: Configure Wireless Networks 11
Figure 5-4: Settings 11
Figure 5-5: Configure Network Authentication 12
Figure 5-6: PDA Connected 12
Figure 5-7: Configure Wireless Networks 13
Figure 5-8: Add/Edit Configuration 13
Figure 5-9: SSID 14
Figure 5-10: Wireless Security (WEP) 14
Figure 5-11: Power Management 15
Figure 5-12: Select Profile 15
Figure 6-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 17
Figure 6-2: Status Screen 17
Figure 6-3: Version Information Screen 18
Figure 6-4: Wireless Advanced Screen 18
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Figure 6-5: Network Troubleshooting Screen 19
Figure 6-6: More Information Screen 19
Figure 6-7: Repair Screen 19
Figure 6-8: Contact Screen 20
Figure 6-9: Site Survey Screen 20
Figure 6-10: Select Profile Screen 21
Figure 6-11: Add/Edit Configuration Screen 21
Figure 6-12: SSID Screen 22
Figure 6-13: Wireless Security (WEP) Screen 22
Figure 6-14: Power Management Screen 23
Figure 6-15: SSID/Channel Screen 23
Figure 6-16: Wireless Security (WEP) Screen 24
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Wireless-G CompactFlash Card
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card.
The Wireless-G CompactFlash Card installs directly into your Pocket PC using a CompactFlash Type II slot. The
user-friendly software makes it a snap to set up, and you’re ready to share data, printers, or high-speed Internet
access over your existing wireless network at speeds up to 54Mbps. It's also compatible with Wireless-B
(802.11b) wireless networks.
Use the Wireless CompactFlash Card to connect your PDA to wireless networks at the office, at home, or in any of
the growing number of public wireless hotspot venues springing up in coffee shops, airport lounges, hotels and
convention centers.
Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the CompactFlash Card, set it up, and configure it to
communicate with your PDA and PC. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the
CompactFlash Card.
What’s in this Guide?
This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Notebook Adapter.
• Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide.
• Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card
This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.
• Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDA
This chapter instructs you on how to use the Card’s Setup Wizard.
• Chapter 4: Installing the CompactFlash Card
This chapter shows you how to install CompactFlash Card into your PDA.
• Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Network
This chapter shows you how to connect the CompactFlash Card to a wireless network.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this Guide?
Wireless-G CompactFlash Card
• Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card with the Wireless Network Monitor
This chapter show you how to use the CompactFlash Card’s Wireless Network Monitor.
• Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions,
regarding installation and use of the CompactFlash Card.
• Appendix B: Wireless Security
This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help
protect your wireless network.
• Appendix C: Windows Help
This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing
the TCP/IP protocol.
• Appendix D: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.
• Appendix E: Specifications
This appendix provides the CompactFlash Card’s technical specifications.
• Appendix F: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the CompactFlash Cards warranty information.
• Appendix G: Regulatory Information
This appendix supplies the CompactFlash Card’s regulatory information.
• Appendix H: Contact Information
This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card
The Front Panel
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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactFlash
Card
The Front Panel
The CompactFlash Card's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front
panel.
Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the CompactFlash Card is powered on.
Link Green. If the Link LED is flickering, the CompactFlash Card is actively sending or receiving
data to or from one of the devices on the network.
Figure 2-1: Front Panel
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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card
The Front Panel
Wireless-G CompactFlash Card
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Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDA
Overview
Wireless-G CompactFlash Card
Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDA
Overview
This Setup Wizard will take you through all the steps necessary to install the Card’s software on your PC so it can
communicate with the PDA.
Connect your PDA to your PC. Make sure you have the Microsoft ActiveSync software installed on your PC. Refer
to your PDA’s documentation for information on Microsoft ActiveSync software.
Setup Wizard
1. Insert the Setup Wizard CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive.
2. The Setup Wizard's Welcome screen should appear automatically on your monitor. If this screen does not
appear automatically, you can access it by clicking the Start button and choosing Run. In the drop-down box,
type d:\setup.exe (if “d” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and click OK.
Click the Install button to continue this Setup Wizard. Clicking the User Guide button opened this Guide. To
exit this Setup Wizard, click the Exit button.
3. The following screen displays the License Agreement. Read the agreement, then if you agree, click Next to
continue.
Click Cancel if you want to close the Setup Wizard.
Figure 3-3: License Agreement
Figure 3-1: PDA to PC Installation
Figure 3-2: Welcome
IMPORTANT: Do not insert the Card before installing the Setup Wizard or
the setup will not work.
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