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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Layout

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

Network Layout

Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11b and 802.11g 
products. Products using the 802.11g and 802.11b standards can communicate with each other.

Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the notebook 
adapters for your laptop computers, PCI adapters for your desktop PCs, and USB adapters for when you want to 
enjoy USB connectivity. Wireless products will also communicate with a wireless print server.

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. 

router

: a networking device that connects multiple 

networks together

switch

: a data switch that connects computing devices 

to host computers, allowing a large number of devices 
to share a limited number of ports

Summary of Contents for WMP54GX

Page 1: ...A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Model No PCI Adapter with SRX Wireless G WMP54GX User Guide WIRELESS GHz 2 4802 11g ...

Page 2: ...Also Available Linksys High Gain Antenna for SMA Connectors HGA7S ...

Page 3: ...d 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 damage your property or the Wireless G PCI Adapter This checkmark means there is a no...

Page 4: ...ith SRX 6 Starting the Setup Wizard 6 Installing the Adapter 7 Setting Up the Adapter 8 Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor 18 Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 18 Link Information Screens 18 Site Survey 21 Profiles 23 Creating a New Profile 24 Appendix A Troubleshooting 34 Common Problems and Solutions 34 Frequently Asked Questions 35 Appendix B Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Config...

Page 5: ...Wireless G PCI Adapter with SRX Appendix G Warranty Information 50 Appendix H Regulatory Information 51 Appendix I Contact Information 53 ...

Page 6: ...Settings Screen 11 Figure 4 14 Wireless Mode Screen 12 Figure 4 15 Ad Hoc Mode Settings Screen 12 Figure 4 16 Wireless Security Screen 13 Figure 4 17 Wireless Security WEP Screen 13 Figure 4 18 Wireless Security WPA Personal Screen 14 Figure 4 19 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen 14 Figure 4 20 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Using EAP TLS Screen 15 Figure 4 21 Wireless Security WPA Enterpri...

Page 7: ...de Settings 28 Figure 5 23 Ad Hoc Mode Settings Screen 28 Figure 5 24 Wireless Security Screen 29 Figure 5 25 Wireless Security WEP Screen 29 Figure 5 26 Wireless Security WPA Personal Screen 30 Figure 5 27 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen 30 Figure 5 28 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Using EAP TLS Screen 31 Figure 5 29 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Using PEAP Screen 31 Figure 5 30 Wire...

Page 8: ...he Wireless G PCI Adapter with SRX 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 G PCI Adapter with SRX This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter Chapter 4 Setting Up and Connecting the ...

Page 9: ...ty 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 t...

Page 10: ...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 you...

Page 11: ... adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity Wireless products will also communicate with a wireless print server 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 Linksy...

Page 12: ...the wireless connection Activity Green The LED lights up when the Adapter has an active wireless connection It flashes when the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data The Cable Connectors The Adapter s connectors attach the antenna stand s cables to the PCI card part of the Adapter ANT The ANT connectors are connection points for the stand s antenna cables ACT The ACT connector is a connection ...

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