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Chapter 5: Driver Installation for Windows XP

Wireless-G PCI Adapter

Chapter 5: Driver Installation for Windows XP

After connecting the Adapter to your PC, as shown in Chapter 4, you’ll need to install the driver.

Windows XP will automatically detect the Adapter. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click the 
radio button next to 

Install the software automatically (Recommended)

. Then, click the 

Next

 button.

The next screen shows that the Wizard is complete. Click the 

Finish

 button. The drivers are now installed.

 

Figure 5-1: XP Setup Welcome Screen

Figure 5-2: New Hardware Found screen

Summary of Contents for Linksys WMP54Gv4

Page 1: ...A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Model No PCI Adapter Wireless G WMP54Gv4 User Guide WIRELESS GHz 2 4802 11g ...

Page 2: ...ition to these symbols there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this Also each figure diagram screenshot or other image is provided with a figure number and description like this Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section in the Table of Contents This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could dam...

Page 3: ...ro Configuration 14 Chapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor 16 Overview 16 Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 16 The Link Information Tab 16 The Site Survey Tab 19 The Profiles Tab 20 Creating a New Profile 22 Appendix A Troubleshooting 26 Common Problems and Solutions 26 Frequently Asked Questions 27 Appendix B Wireless Security 30 Security Precautions 30 Security Threats Facing Wireless...

Page 4: ...re 5 2 Windows logo testing screen 13 Figure 5 3 New Hardware Found screen 13 Figure 5 4 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon 14 Figure 5 5 Network Connection No WEP 14 Figure 5 6 Network Connection WEP 15 Figure 5 7 Optional Settings 15 Figure 6 1 The Link Information Tab 16 Figure 6 2 The Link Information Tab More Information 17 Figure 6 3 The Link Information Tab Statistics 18 Figure 6 4...

Page 5: ...Wireless G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Figure 6 14 Profiles Confirm New Settings 25 Figure 6 15 Profiles Congratulations 25 ...

Page 6: ...ess with the freedom of wireless 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 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 the new industrial strength se...

Page 7: ...to connect the Adapter to your PC Chapter 6 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 Wireless Security This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireles...

Page 8: ...eless G PCI Adapter Appendix G Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter s regulatory information Appendix H Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources including Technical Support ...

Page 9: ...t 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 enablin...

Page 10: ...ers 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 networki...

Page 11: ...and the Welcome screen should appear If it does not click the Start button and choose Run In the field that appears enter D setup exe if D is the letter of your CD ROM drive Click the Install button to continue the installation process Clicking User Guide opened this User Guide To close the Setup Wizard click the Exit button IMPORTANT You must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before co...

Page 12: ...SSID Service Set Identifier The SSID is your network name and must be identical for all devices in the network The default setting is linksys all lowercase Next choose a wireless mode Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to network with computers on your wired network using an access point Click the Ad Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless co...

Page 13: ... either a Passphrase or WEP key Passphrase Instead of manually entering WEP keys you can enter a Passphrase so that a WEP key is automatically generated It is case sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters This passphrase must match the passphrase of your wireless network and is compatible with other Linksys wireless products only If you have any non Linksys wireless produ...

Page 14: ...files Click the Next button to save these settings or click the Back button to change any settings 7 At this point a screen stating that a digital signature was not found may appear This software has been tested and found to work properly with Windows 2000 Click the Yes button to continue installation Figure 3 6 The Check Settings Screen Figure 3 7 The Windows Digital Signature Screen ...

Page 15: ...Adapter 8 After the files have been successfully copied the Congratulations screen will appear Click the Exit button Now that the software installation is complete proceed to Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G PCI Adapter software instructions for the computer Figure 3 8 The Congratulations Screen ...

Page 16: ...ure that all of its pins are touching the slot s contacts You may have to apply a bit of pressure to slide the adapter all the way in After the adapter is firmly in place secure its fastening tab to your PC s chassis with a mounting screw Then close your PC IMPORTANT Windows XP users must connect the PCI Adapter before installing the software shown in Chapter 5 IMPORTANT Windows 2000 98 SE and ME ...

Page 17: ...PC is running Windows XP proceed to Chapter 5 Driver Installation for Windows XP If your PC is running Windows 2000 98 SE and ME the installation of the Wireless G PCI Adapter is complete If you want to check the link information search for available wireless networks or make additional configuration changes proceed to Chapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Figure 4 2 Proper Positioning of t...

Page 18: ...install the driver Windows XP will automatically detect the Adapter Insert the Setup CD ROM into the CD ROM drive Click the radio button next to Install the software automatically Recommended Then click the Next button The next screen shows that the Wizard is complete Click the Finish button The drivers are now installed Figure 5 1 XP Setup Welcome Screen Figure 5 2 New Hardware Found screen ...

Page 19: ...ke sure the box next to Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network even though it is not secure is checked Then click the Connect button and go to step 4 Figure 5 3 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon NOTE Windows XP has a built in configuration tool Use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration in the system tray at the bottom of your screen to configure the Adapter NOTE Steps 2 an...

Page 20: ...ro Configuration icon showing a connection will appear if your connection is active For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer click the Start button select Help and choose Support Enter the keyword wireless in the field provided and press the Enter key Congratulations The installation of the Wireless G PCI Adapter is complete Figure 5 5 Network Connection WEP NOTE Win...

Page 21: ...rmation about the current wireless connection To search for available wireless networks click the Site Survey tab To perform configuration changes click the Profiles tab The Link Information Tab The Link Information tab displays the signal strength and link quality information about the current connection and provides a button to click for additional status information Ad Hoc Mode or Infrastructur...

Page 22: ...uter or other device with which the Adapter is currently communicating 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 the Statistic button for more information about your wireless connection Click the Back button to return to the initial Link Information tab Clicking the Save to ...

Page 23: ...he Refresh button was last pressed Noise Level This shows the level of background noise affecting the wireless signal A lower reading translates into a higher quality signal Signal Strength This is the intensity of the wireless signal received by the card Up Time This shows the period of the most recent connection to a wireless network Total Up Time This shows the cumulative total of connection ti...

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