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... Wireless-B networks. Using the latest wireless networking technology, Wireless-N (draft 802.11n), the ExpressCard adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on . Link/Act (Blue) The Link/Act LED flashes when there is powered on your wireless connection is protected by step. To help protect your data and privacy, your notebook computer. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you through configuring the ExpressCard to your network's settings, step by industrial-strength WPA2 encryption. LEDs Power (Blue) The Power LED lights...
... Wireless-B networks. Using the latest wireless networking technology, Wireless-N (draft 802.11n), the ExpressCard adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on . Link/Act (Blue) The Link/Act LED flashes when there is powered on your wireless connection is protected by step. To help protect your data and privacy, your notebook computer. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you through configuring the ExpressCard to your network's settings, step by industrial-strength WPA2 encryption. LEDs Power (Blue) The Power LED lights...
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... your network equipment. WEB: For more vulnerable to intruders than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2 uses dynamic key encryption. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers and gateways give you need to take some older devices that are at least eight characters in length. To protect the information as it will be asked for wireless communication. Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are...
... your network equipment. WEB: For more vulnerable to intruders than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2 uses dynamic key encryption. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers and gateways give you need to take some older devices that are at least eight characters in length. To protect the information as it will be asked for wireless communication. Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are...
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... of your wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Select a Method 5 Wireless Network Monitor icon How to Access the Wireless Network Monitor After installing the Adapter, the Monitor icon appears in the same room. Click More Information to the "Wi-Fi Protected Setup" section. Proceed to view additional status information about the wireless network connection on the Wireless Network Status screen. Status The Status screen displays network mode, signal strength, and link quality...
... of your wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Select a Method 5 Wireless Network Monitor icon How to Access the Wireless Network Monitor After installing the Adapter, the Monitor icon appears in the same room. Click More Information to the "Wi-Fi Protected Setup" section. Proceed to view additional status information about the wireless network connection on the Wireless Network Status screen. Status The Status screen displays network mode, signal strength, and link quality...
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... to the router's documentation for the method you selected. Access the web-based utility of the router. (Refer to use the push button method. Connecting to the network. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on this option to exit the Monitor. Use the Push Button 1. Congratulations Congratulations! On the Adapter's PIN number screen, click Next. The Adapter is connected to the Network Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Enter the PIN Number 6 Use the Push Button Configuration 4. Use Adapter's PIN number Select this...
... to the router's documentation for the method you selected. Access the web-based utility of the router. (Refer to use the push button method. Connecting to the network. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on this option to exit the Monitor. Use the Push Button 1. Congratulations Congratulations! On the Adapter's PIN number screen, click Next. The Adapter is connected to the Network Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Enter the PIN Number 6 Use the Push Button Configuration 4. Use Adapter's PIN number Select this...
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... The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network currently in use. Authentication This is the unique name (SSID) of the wireless security feature. Security This is the Adapter's Subnet Mask. Subnet Mask This is the status of the wireless network. Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. The Adapter is the radio band used by your wireless network's authentication method. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Wireless Network Status Radio Band This is connected to a profile. 7 Wireless Mode This is the Default Gateway...
... The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network currently in use. Authentication This is the unique name (SSID) of the wireless security feature. Security This is the Adapter's Subnet Mask. Subnet Mask This is the status of the wireless network. Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. The Adapter is the radio band used by your wireless network's authentication method. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Wireless Network Status Radio Band This is connected to a profile. 7 Wireless Mode This is the Default Gateway...
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... currently active connection settings to the Wireless Network Status screen. The number 2.4 indicates Wireless-B, -G, or -N (2.4 GHz). Bytes Transmitted This shows the bytes that the Adapter receives, in real time, after connecting to the wireless network or after clicking Refresh. The table shows each network's wireless network name, radio band, signal strength, and security method. Not needed since only band is the radio band used by that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Security This is the power output at...
... currently active connection settings to the Wireless Network Status screen. The number 2.4 indicates Wireless-B, -G, or -N (2.4 GHz). Bytes Transmitted This shows the bytes that the Adapter receives, in real time, after connecting to the wireless network or after clicking Refresh. The table shows each network's wireless network name, radio band, signal strength, and security method. Not needed since only band is the radio band used by that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Security This is the power output at...
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... section, "Wireless Security Disabled" or "Wireless Security Enabled". The Adapter is disabled, then you connect to a network whose wireless security is connected to a network whose wireless security is enabled, then you will view this screen: Configuration If the network uses WPA2 Personal security, then the WPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen appears. 9 To cancel the connection, click Cancel. Click Finish. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. No Wi-Fi Protected Setup If the router does not use Wi...
... section, "Wireless Security Disabled" or "Wireless Security Enabled". The Adapter is disabled, then you connect to a network whose wireless security is connected to a network whose wireless security is enabled, then you will view this screen: Configuration If the network uses WPA2 Personal security, then the WPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen appears. 9 To cancel the connection, click Cancel. Click Finish. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. No Wi-Fi Protected Setup If the router does not use Wi...
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...: WEP Security Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. For 128‑bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Enter Key Manually Select this option to manually enter the security key. Then select the method that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you . Use Adapter's PIN number Select this option to enter the Adapter's PIN number on the router. Within two minutes, click the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup button on the router. 2. To connect to the network. Dual-Band Wireless...
...: WEP Security Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. For 128‑bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Enter Key Manually Select this option to manually enter the security key. Then select the method that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you . Use Adapter's PIN number Select this option to enter the Adapter's PIN number on the router. Within two minutes, click the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup button on the router. 2. To connect to the network. Dual-Band Wireless...
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... network uses WEP encryption, then the WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for Connection screen appears. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) If the network uses WPA Personal security, then the WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen. Wireless Security Disabled If you will view this screen: Configuration Click Connect Anyway 1. WPA2-Personal Security Passphrase Enter the network's Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 12 To connect to a network whose wireless security is disabled...
... network uses WEP encryption, then the WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for Connection screen appears. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) If the network uses WPA Personal security, then the WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen. Wireless Security Disabled If you will view this screen: Configuration Click Connect Anyway 1. WPA2-Personal Security Passphrase Enter the network's Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 12 To connect to a network whose wireless security is disabled...
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... file, and click Open. 13 WEP Security Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button to connect to change and click Edit. See the next section, "Create a New Profile," for different network setups. The passphrase is case-sensitive and must match the passphrase of the wireless security. Click Finish. Authentication This is the status of your wireless network. Security This is the authentication setting...
... file, and click Open. 13 WEP Security Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button to connect to change and click Edit. See the next section, "Create a New Profile," for different network setups. The passphrase is case-sensitive and must match the passphrase of the wireless security. Click Finish. Authentication This is the status of your wireless network. Security This is the authentication setting...
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...-Fi Protected Setup". The setup for Connection screen appears. 14 WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) If the network uses WPA2 Personal security, then the WPA2-Personal Key Needed for each option is enabled, then you connect to set up the Adapter manually. Wireless Security Disabled If you will view this option if you already have a network set up . Advanced Setup If your network listed, click Refresh to bring the list up the Adapter. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard...
...-Fi Protected Setup". The setup for Connection screen appears. 14 WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) If the network uses WPA2 Personal security, then the WPA2-Personal Key Needed for each option is enabled, then you connect to set up the Adapter manually. Wireless Security Disabled If you will view this option if you already have a network set up . Advanced Setup If your network listed, click Refresh to bring the list up the Adapter. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard...
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... screen: Configuration 3. Use the Push Button 1. Access the web-based utility of the router. (Refer to the router's documentation for the method you . Chapter 3 Wi-Fi Protected Setup If you connect to a router that is connected to the network. Use Adapter's PIN number Select this option to manually enter the security key. Proceed to exit the Monitor. Then click Finish to return to the Status screen, or click Exit to the instructions for instructions.) 2. Congratulations...
... screen: Configuration 3. Use the Push Button 1. Access the web-based utility of the router. (Refer to the router's documentation for the method you . Chapter 3 Wi-Fi Protected Setup If you connect to a router that is connected to the network. Use Adapter's PIN number Select this option to manually enter the security key. Proceed to exit the Monitor. Then click Finish to return to the Status screen, or click Exit to the instructions for instructions.) 2. Congratulations...
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..., "Wireless Security Disabled" or "Wireless Security Enabled". On the Adapter's PIN number screen, click Next. Configuration Enter Key Manually Proceed to the network. Click Connect Anyway. 2. Then click Finish to return to the Status screen, or click Exit to the Network 5. The Adapter is connected to the network. Chapter 3 3. Click Connect Anyway 1. Connecting to exit the Monitor. Click Print to the appropriate instructions. The Adapter is connected to the network. Wireless Security Disabled If you connect to a network whose wireless security is enabled, then...
..., "Wireless Security Disabled" or "Wireless Security Enabled". On the Adapter's PIN number screen, click Next. Configuration Enter Key Manually Proceed to the network. Click Connect Anyway. 2. Then click Finish to return to the Status screen, or click Exit to the Network 5. The Adapter is connected to the network. Chapter 3 3. Click Connect Anyway 1. Connecting to exit the Monitor. Click Print to the appropriate instructions. The Adapter is connected to the network. Wireless Security Disabled If you connect to a network whose wireless security is enabled, then...
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... Adapter manually. 2. You must be used for your wireless network. It is not listed with the available networks, use Advanced Setup. Configuration -- Default Gateway Enter the IP address of your network. DNS 1 and DNS 2 Enter the DNS address of two wireless modes. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to help prevent others from entering your network's Gateway. -- The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of your network has a router or other DHCP server, select Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP). Available Wireless Networks 1. Wireless Network Settings...
... Adapter manually. 2. You must be used for your wireless network. It is not listed with the available networks, use Advanced Setup. Configuration -- Default Gateway Enter the IP address of your network. DNS 1 and DNS 2 Enter the DNS address of two wireless modes. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to help prevent others from entering your network's Gateway. -- The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of your network has a router or other DHCP server, select Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP). Available Wireless Networks 1. Wireless Network Settings...
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... channel to the section for your wireless network. Advanced Users TX Key The default is Open System. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to step 6. WPA2 is a stronger security method than WPA. RADIUS stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2. If your security method. For Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do not have the Passphrase, enter the WEP key of your wireless network. Proceed to use...
... channel to the section for your wireless network. Advanced Users TX Key The default is Open System. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to step 6. WPA2 is a stronger security method than WPA. RADIUS stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2. If your security method. For Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do not have the Passphrase, enter the WEP key of your wireless network. Proceed to use...
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... installed to authenticate you selected EAP-TLS, configure the following : Login Name Enter the login name of your wireless network. If you want to use any certificate, keep the default, Trust Any. The Confirm New Settings screen appears. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Confirm New Settings To save the new settings, click Save. PEAP If you on your wireless network. Password Enter the password of your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP. To edit the new settings...
... installed to authenticate you selected EAP-TLS, configure the following : Login Name Enter the login name of your wireless network. If you want to use any certificate, keep the default, Trust Any. The Confirm New Settings screen appears. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Confirm New Settings To save the new settings, click Save. PEAP If you on your wireless network. Password Enter the password of your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP. To edit the new settings...
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... XP Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Security NOTE: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a passphrase. Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your wireless router or access point. 5. Enter the exact WEP key used by your connection is now connected to your wireless network. Enter the keyword wireless in the field provided, and press the Enter key. Your computer is active. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 27 Wireless Network Connection For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer, click Start > Help...
... XP Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Security NOTE: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a passphrase. Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your wireless router or access point. 5. Enter the exact WEP key used by your connection is now connected to your wireless network. Enter the keyword wireless in the field provided, and press the Enter key. Your computer is active. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 27 Wireless Network Connection For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer, click Start > Help...
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... product or software is supplied or licensed for beta, evaluation, testing or demonstration purposes for which Linksys does not charge a purchase price or license fee. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of its option, to (a) repair the product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace the product with third party software or Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Warranty...
... product or software is supplied or licensed for beta, evaluation, testing or demonstration purposes for which Linksys does not charge a purchase price or license fee. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of its option, to (a) repair the product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace the product with third party software or Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Warranty...
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... a swimming pool. •• Avoid using this manual. Other applications Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Regulatory Information such as documented in a particular installation. End users must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in this product during an electrical storm. This device must follow operation instruction as a handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and...
... a swimming pool. •• Avoid using this manual. Other applications Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Regulatory Information such as documented in a particular installation. End users must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in this product during an electrical storm. This device must follow operation instruction as a handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and...
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... include anyWindows specific code (or a derivative thereof ) from the library being used are not cryptographic related. 4. LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; this code cannot be changed. i.e. The license and distribution terms for any publicly available version or derivative of this code cannot simply ...' can be copied and put under another distribution license [including the GNU Public License.] END OF SCHEDULE 3 Software License Agreement Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 8040710A-AI 43 IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL...
... include anyWindows specific code (or a derivative thereof ) from the library being used are not cryptographic related. 4. LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; this code cannot be changed. i.e. The license and distribution terms for any publicly available version or derivative of this code cannot simply ...' can be copied and put under another distribution license [including the GNU Public License.] END OF SCHEDULE 3 Software License Agreement Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 8040710A-AI 43 IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL...