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Appendix H Configuring the Linksys WCF54G –card
This appendix describes the configuration of the wireless network with Linksys WCF54G –network adapt-
er.
Glossary of term
WEP The first security standard used in wireless networks to encrypt the wireless network traffic.
WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access. An improved security standard for wireless networks that provides stronger
data protection and network access control. It provides stronger data protection by using encryp-
tion, access controls and user authentication (not included in WEP). WPA utilizes 128-bit encryption
keys and dynamic session keys to ensure the wireless network’s privacy and security.
PSK A mechanism in Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) that allows the use of manually entered keys or
passwords to initiate WPA security. The PSK is entered on the access point or wireless gateway and
each device that is on the Wi-Fi network. The password also initiates the encryption process which,
in WPA is Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP).
EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol. A protocol that provides an authentication Framework for both
wireless and wired Ethernet enterprise networks.
Required information from the network administrator:
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Network SSID (name)
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Type of network (AdHock or Network)
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Encryption used
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Authentication method used
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Network key (PSK)
Connecting to the wireless network
Before configuring the wireless network settings define the IP-addresses and Name servers from the “Set-
tings – Network and Dial-up connections” –menu. The Linksys -card should automatically create the default
IP-setting file named “WLAG46F1”. By default the IP-addresses and nameservers are configured to be
obtained by DHCP. Modify the setting by tapping that file and typing the IP-addresses and Name servers if
needed.
By default the program always pops up when new network(s) is detected, this can be disabled by uncheck-
ing the “Notify when new networks available” checkbox. If not, open the application by double tapping the
Network connections –tray icon (see picture) and select the Wireless Information –tab.