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... that there is a note of interest and is something that you should pay special attention to while using the product. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard About This Guide i WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is something that could damage your property or product. and certain other countries...., Inc. Other brands and product names are listed without http:// in the U.S. and/ or its affiliates in front of Cisco Systems, Inc. WEB: This globe icon indicates a noteworthy website address or e-mail address. Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys ...
... that there is a note of interest and is something that you should pay special attention to while using the product. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard About This Guide i WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is something that could damage your property or product. and certain other countries...., Inc. Other brands and product names are listed without http:// in the U.S. and/ or its affiliates in front of Cisco Systems, Inc. WEB: This globe icon indicates a noteworthy website address or e-mail address. Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys ...
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.../EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 33 Appendix F: Software License Agreement 37 Software in Linksys Products 37 Software Licenses 37 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard ii
.../EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 33 Appendix F: Software License Agreement 37 Software in Linksys Products 37 Software Licenses 37 Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard ii
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... settings, step by industrial-strength WPA2 encryption. Because the ExpressCard can work in both the 5 and 2.4 GHz radio bands, it can connect to the Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard. NOTE: This User Guide uses the terms ExpressCard and Adapter synonymously to refer to Wireless-A, Wireless‑N,... Setup Wizard will walk you for choosing the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless‑N ExpressCard. Product Overview Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 3 LEDs Power (Blue) The Power LED lights up when the ExpressCard is network activity. Link/Act (Blue) The Link/Act LED flashes when there...
... settings, step by industrial-strength WPA2 encryption. Because the ExpressCard can work in both the 5 and 2.4 GHz radio bands, it can connect to the Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard. NOTE: This User Guide uses the terms ExpressCard and Adapter synonymously to refer to Wireless-A, Wireless‑N,... Setup Wizard will walk you for choosing the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless‑N ExpressCard. Product Overview Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 3 LEDs Power (Blue) The Power LED lights up when the ExpressCard is network activity. Link/Act (Blue) The Link/Act LED flashes when there...
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... encrypted with specific MAC addresses. Change the default wireless network name or SSID Wireless devices have a default password set by the factory. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Wireless Security Checklist 4. To thwart any unauthorized changes, customize the device's password so it can access your network equipment. Because wireless networking operates by your...
... encrypted with specific MAC addresses. Change the default wireless network name or SSID Wireless devices have a default password set by the factory. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Wireless Security Checklist 4. To thwart any unauthorized changes, customize the device's password so it can access your network equipment. Because wireless networking operates by your...
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... Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength. Before you . Then select the method that is the Status screen. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Select a Method 5 More Information Click More Information to Access the Wireless Network Monitor After installing the Adapter, the Monitor icon appears in the same room...
... Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength. Before you . Then select the method that is the Status screen. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Select a Method 5 More Information Click More Information to Access the Wireless Network Monitor After installing the Adapter, the Monitor icon appears in the same room...
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...;Fi Protected Setup button on the router. 2. Enter the Adapter's PIN Number 1. Connecting to the network. The Adapter connects to the Network Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Enter the PIN Number 6 Congratulations Congratulations! Use the Push Button Configuration 4. Then click Register. 3. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to exit...
...;Fi Protected Setup button on the router. 2. Enter the Adapter's PIN Number 1. Connecting to the network. The Adapter connects to the Network Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Enter the PIN Number 6 Congratulations Congratulations! Use the Push Button Configuration 4. Then click Register. 3. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to exit...
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... band used by the Adapter. Authentication This is the wireless network type. Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Wireless Network Status Radio Band This is the channel used on your wireless network settings. Wide Channel This is the MAC address of the wireless...
... band used by the Adapter. Authentication This is the wireless network type. Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Wireless Network Status Radio Band This is the channel used on your wireless network settings. Wide Channel This is the MAC address of the wireless...
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A lower reading translates into a higher quality signal. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Configuration Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. Click Save to Profile to save the currently active connection settings to perform a new ...
A lower reading translates into a higher quality signal. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Configuration Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. Click Save to Profile to save the currently active connection settings to perform a new ...
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... appears. 9 WPA2-Personal Security Passphrase Enter the network's Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters. WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard WPA-Personal Security Passphrase Enter the network's Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters.
... appears. 9 WPA2-Personal Security Passphrase Enter the network's Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters. WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard WPA-Personal Security Passphrase Enter the network's Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters.
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... (Recommended) Select this option to use the push button method. Enter Key Manually Select this option to manually enter the security key. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Use the Push Button 10 For 128‑bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Click Finish. Click Next to continue, or click Back...
... (Recommended) Select this option to use the push button method. Enter Key Manually Select this option to manually enter the security key. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Use the Push Button 10 For 128‑bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Click Finish. Click Next to continue, or click Back...
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Enter the PIN Number 4. Enter the Adapter's PIN Number 1. Then click Register. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Congratulations Congratulations! Connecting to the Network 5. Connecting to the Network 4. The Adapter connects to exit the Monitor. Then click Finish to return to the Status ...
Enter the PIN Number 4. Enter the Adapter's PIN Number 1. Then click Register. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Congratulations Congratulations! Connecting to the Network 5. Connecting to the Network 4. The Adapter connects to exit the Monitor. Then click Finish to return to the Status ...
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... Finish. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) If the network uses WEP encryption, then the WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for Connection screen appears. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 12 Proceed to the appropriate section, "Wireless Security Disabled" or "Wireless Security Enabled". Chapter 3 Enter Key Manually Proceed to the appropriate instructions. To connect to...
... Finish. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) If the network uses WEP encryption, then the WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for Connection screen appears. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 12 Proceed to the appropriate section, "Wireless Security Disabled" or "Wireless Security Enabled". Chapter 3 Enter Key Manually Proceed to the appropriate instructions. To connect to...
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..., enter the WEP key manually.) If you enter the network's WEP key, enter the appropriate number of your wireless network. Congratulations Congratulations! Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Profiles Profile This is the authentication setting for instructions. Refer to import a profile that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Edit Select the profile you save...
..., enter the WEP key manually.) If you enter the network's WEP key, enter the appropriate number of your wireless network. Congratulations Congratulations! Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Profiles Profile This is the authentication setting for instructions. Refer to import a profile that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Edit Select the profile you save...
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...) Use this screen: Click Connect Anyway 1. If the router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup , proceed to update the Available Wireless Networks list. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Congratulations Congratulations! Select the wireless network you wish to connect to a network whose wireless security is for setting up the Adapter manually. You can choose...
...) Use this screen: Click Connect Anyway 1. If the router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup , proceed to update the Available Wireless Networks list. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Congratulations Congratulations! Select the wireless network you wish to connect to a network whose wireless security is for setting up the Adapter manually. You can choose...
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... other wireless network devices and is case-sensitive and must be 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. 2. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 15 The Adapter is connected to the network, click Connect. To connect to the network.
... other wireless network devices and is case-sensitive and must be 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. 2. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 15 The Adapter is connected to the network, click Connect. To connect to the network.
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... Congratulations! On the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, enter the Adapter's PIN number in the same room. Use the Push Button Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 16 The Adapter connects to print out your wireless network settings. Click Print to the network. Enter the Adapter's PIN Number 1. Access the web-based...
... Congratulations! On the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, enter the Adapter's PIN number in the same room. Use the Push Button Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard 16 The Adapter connects to print out your wireless network settings. Click Print to the network. Enter the Adapter's PIN Number 1. Access the web-based...
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... security, then the WPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen appears. 17 The Adapter connects to print out your wireless network settings. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Congratulations Congratulations! Configuration Enter Key Manually Proceed to a network whose wireless security is disabled, then you connect to the appropriate section, "Wireless Security Disabled" or...
... security, then the WPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen appears. 17 The Adapter connects to print out your wireless network settings. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Congratulations Congratulations! Configuration Enter Key Manually Proceed to a network whose wireless security is disabled, then you connect to the appropriate section, "Wireless Security Disabled" or...
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... Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. WPA-Personal Security Passphrase Enter the network's Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Congratulations Congratulations! To connect to the network, click Connect. To connect to "F"). It must be 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters. For 64-bit encryption, enter...
... Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. WPA-Personal Security Passphrase Enter the network's Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Congratulations Congratulations! To connect to the network, click Connect. To connect to "F"). It must be 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters. For 64-bit encryption, enter...
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... on the Available Wireless Networks screen to set up the Adapter manually. 2. You must be used for your network. Available Wireless Networks 1. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Wireless Mode -- Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. -- The Network...
... on the Available Wireless Networks screen to set up the Adapter manually. 2. You must be used for your network. Available Wireless Networks 1. Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard Wireless Mode -- Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. -- The Network...
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... you are "0" to "9" and "A" to continue. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen. 20 WPA2 stands Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard WEP WEP Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Advanced Users TX Key The default is...
... you are "0" to "9" and "A" to continue. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen. 20 WPA2 stands Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard WEP WEP Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Advanced Users TX Key The default is...