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... to while using the product. Other brands and product names are listed without http:// in front of the web address. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter About This Guide Online Resources Website addresses in the U.S. About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you should...
... to while using the product. Other brands and product names are listed without http:// in front of the web address. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter About This Guide Online Resources Website addresses in the U.S. About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you should...
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...12 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 24 Appendix B: Windows Vista Configuration 25 Windows Vista Configuration 25 New Wireless Connection 25 Appendix C: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 28 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 28 Appendix D: Specifications 30 Appendix E: Warranty Information 31 Limited Warranty 31 ... 34 Wireless Disclaimer 34 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 34 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 35 RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter ii
...12 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 24 Appendix B: Windows Vista Configuration 25 Windows Vista Configuration 25 New Wireless Connection 25 Appendix C: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 28 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 28 Appendix D: Specifications 30 Appendix E: Warranty Information 31 Limited Warranty 31 ... 34 Wireless Disclaimer 34 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 34 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 35 RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter ii
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... flashes when there is wireless network activity. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter To help protect your data and privacy, you through configuring the Adapter to protect your wireless connection. The included Setup Wizard will walk you can use industrial-strength WPA2 encryption to your desktop computer. Using the latest wireless networking technology, the Adapter adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your...
... flashes when there is wireless network activity. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter To help protect your data and privacy, you through configuring the Adapter to protect your wireless connection. The included Setup Wizard will walk you can use industrial-strength WPA2 encryption to your desktop computer. Using the latest wireless networking technology, the Adapter adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your...
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... a password when you , but do not support WPA. Combine letters and numbers to see when browsing for wireless networks. 2. These devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Wireless Security Checklist 4. WEP is not secure. • Password protect all computers on the network and individually password...
... a password when you , but do not support WPA. Combine letters and numbers to see when browsing for wireless networks. 2. These devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Wireless Security Checklist 4. WEP is not secure. • Password protect all computers on the network and individually password...
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... Monitor is enabled, the icon is performed through theWireless Network Monitor (the Monitor). Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Advanced Configuration Status Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength. More Information Click More Information to view additional... additional information about the current connection. Link Quality The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of your wireless network. Proceed to detect the Adapter, test the driver and Monitor, and troubleshoot if needed. Use it easy to check the status information...
... Monitor is enabled, the icon is performed through theWireless Network Monitor (the Monitor). Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Advanced Configuration Status Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength. More Information Click More Information to view additional... additional information about the current connection. Link Quality The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of your wireless network. Proceed to detect the Adapter, test the driver and Monitor, and troubleshoot if needed. Use it easy to check the status information...
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... for the method you selected. Access the web-based utility of the router. (Refer to the instructions for instructions.) 2. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Within two minutes, click the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup button on the router. 2. Then click Register. The...on this option to the Network Enter the PIN Number 1. Congratulations Congratulations! Use the Push Button Advanced Configuration 4. The Adapter connects to print out your wireless network settings. Click Print to the network. Then click Finish to return to the Status screen, or click Exit ...
... for the method you selected. Access the web-based utility of the router. (Refer to the instructions for instructions.) 2. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Within two minutes, click the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup button on the router. 2. Then click Register. The...on this option to the Network Enter the PIN Number 1. Congratulations Congratulations! Use the Push Button Advanced Configuration 4. The Adapter connects to print out your wireless network settings. Click Print to the network. Then click Finish to return to the Status screen, or click Exit ...
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... Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. Enter the PIN Number 4. Connecting to the Wireless Network Statistics screen. Congratulations RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Wireless Network Status Radio Band This is the MAC address of the wireless network currently in use. Authentication This is the wireless network type. MAC Address This is the radio band used with a 40 MHz...
... Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. Enter the PIN Number 4. Connecting to the Wireless Network Statistics screen. Congratulations RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Wireless Network Status Radio Band This is the MAC address of the wireless network currently in use. Authentication This is the wireless network type. MAC Address This is the radio band used with a 40 MHz...
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... that field. A lower reading translates into a higher quality signal. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Advanced Configuration Up Time This indicates the length of the current connection. (In Auto mode, the Adapter dynamically shifts to sort by that the Adapter transmits, in real time, after connecting to the wireless network or after clicking Refresh. Signal Strength The Signal Strength...
... that field. A lower reading translates into a higher quality signal. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Advanced Configuration Up Time This indicates the length of the current connection. (In Auto mode, the Adapter dynamically shifts to sort by that the Adapter transmits, in real time, after connecting to the wireless network or after clicking Refresh. Signal Strength The Signal Strength...
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..., then the WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen appears. Congratulations RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter WPA-Personal Security Refer to the "Wi-Fi Protected Setup" instructions in the "Status" section at the beginning of 8-63 characters. Wireless Security Disabled If you connect to a network whose wireless security is disabled, then you will view this chapter. Click...
..., then the WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen appears. Congratulations RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter WPA-Personal Security Refer to the "Wi-Fi Protected Setup" instructions in the "Status" section at the beginning of 8-63 characters. Wireless Security Disabled If you connect to a network whose wireless security is disabled, then you will view this chapter. Click...
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Advanced Configuration 2. WEP Security Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Congratulations Congratulations! Proceed to the instructions for the method you begin, make sure the router and the computer with Linksys wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually.) If you . WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) If the network...
Advanced Configuration 2. WEP Security Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Congratulations Congratulations! Proceed to the instructions for the method you begin, make sure the router and the computer with Linksys wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually.) If you . WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) If the network...
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The Adapter connects to the router's documentation for instructions.) 2. Access the web-based utility of the router. (Refer to the network. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup ..., click the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup button on the router. 2. The Adapter is connected to the Network Enter the PIN Number 1. On the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, enter the Adapter's PIN number in the PIN field. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Enter the Adapter's PIN Number Connecting to the network. Then click Register. Congratulations Congratulations...
The Adapter connects to the router's documentation for instructions.) 2. Access the web-based utility of the router. (Refer to the network. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup ..., click the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup button on the router. 2. The Adapter is connected to the Network Enter the PIN Number 1. On the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, enter the Adapter's PIN number in the PIN field. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Enter the Adapter's PIN Number Connecting to the network. Then click Register. Congratulations Congratulations...
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... you will view one of three screens. Wireless Security Enabled If you connect to the network. Click Connect Anyway. 2. Congratulations RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter 10 On the Adapter's PIN number screen, click Next. Enter Key Manually Proceed to the network. The Adapter connects to the appropriate section, "Wireless Security Disabled" or "Wireless Security Enabled". Connecting to the network. Chapter...
... you will view one of three screens. Wireless Security Enabled If you connect to the network. Click Connect Anyway. 2. Congratulations RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter 10 On the Adapter's PIN number screen, click Next. Enter Key Manually Proceed to the network. The Adapter connects to the appropriate section, "Wireless Security Disabled" or "Wireless Security Enabled". Connecting to the network. Chapter...
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... encryption, then the WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for Connection screen appears. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Congratulations Congratulations! The Adapter is case-sensitive and must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually.) If you enter the network's WEP...
... encryption, then the WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for Connection screen appears. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Congratulations Congratulations! The Adapter is case-sensitive and must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually.) If you enter the network's WEP...
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.... Create a New Profile The next screen is the authentication setting for advanced users only. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Available Wireless Networks This screen provides two options for each profile selected, the following pages. Available Wireless Networks The available networks are listed: Wireless Mode This is the status of the profile. Chapter 3 Profiles The Profiles screen lets you...
.... Create a New Profile The next screen is the authentication setting for advanced users only. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Available Wireless Networks This screen provides two options for each profile selected, the following pages. Available Wireless Networks The available networks are listed: Wireless Mode This is the status of the profile. Chapter 3 Profiles The Profiles screen lets you...
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...) If the network uses WPA Personal security, then the WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen appears. Wireless Security Enabled If you connect to the appropriate section, "Wireless Security Disabled" or "Wireless Security Enabled". Click Finish. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter 13 To connect to the network. Chapter 3 No Wi-Fi Protected Setup If the router does not...
...) If the network uses WPA Personal security, then the WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen appears. Wireless Security Enabled If you connect to the appropriate section, "Wireless Security Disabled" or "Wireless Security Enabled". Click Finish. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter 13 To connect to the network. Chapter 3 No Wi-Fi Protected Setup If the router does not...
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... cancel the connection, click Cancel. 2. Push Button (Recommended) Select this screen: WEP Security Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. The Adapter is connected to use the push button method. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Use the Push Button 14 Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup If you connect to "F"). It must be 16 or...
... cancel the connection, click Cancel. 2. Push Button (Recommended) Select this screen: WEP Security Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. The Adapter is connected to use the push button method. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Use the Push Button 14 Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup If you connect to "F"). It must be 16 or...
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... screen. 3. Then click Register. 3. Congratulations Congratulations! Enter the PIN Number RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter 15 Click Print to the network. On the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, enter the Adapter's PIN number in the PIN field. The Adapter is connected to print out your wireless network settings. Within two minutes, click the Wi‑Fi Protected...
... screen. 3. Then click Register. 3. Congratulations Congratulations! Enter the PIN Number RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter 15 Click Print to the network. On the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, enter the Adapter's PIN number in the PIN field. The Adapter is connected to print out your wireless network settings. Within two minutes, click the Wi‑Fi Protected...
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..., then you will view this screen: Congratulations Congratulations! Click Print to the network. Congratulations Congratulations! Wireless Security Disabled If you connect to a network whose wireless security is enabled, then you will view one of three screens. Chapter 3 4. Advanced Configuration Click Connect Anyway 1. The Adapter is connected to print out your wireless network settings. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter 16
..., then you will view this screen: Congratulations Congratulations! Click Print to the network. Congratulations Congratulations! Wireless Security Disabled If you connect to a network whose wireless security is enabled, then you will view one of three screens. Chapter 3 4. Advanced Configuration Click Connect Anyway 1. The Adapter is connected to print out your wireless network settings. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter 16
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...characters. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. 2. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Congratulations Congratulations! The profile is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually.) If you enter the network's WEP key, enter ...the appropriate number of your other wireless network devices and is successfully configured. 17 The passphrase is case-sensitive and must match the passphrase of hexadecimal ...
...characters. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. 2. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Congratulations Congratulations! The profile is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually.) If you enter the network's WEP key, enter ...the appropriate number of your other wireless network devices and is successfully configured. 17 The passphrase is case-sensitive and must match the passphrase of hexadecimal ...
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.... IP Address This IP Address must be the same as your network. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Wireless Mode - Ad-Hoc Mode Select this mode if you want to connect to set up the Adapter manually. 2. Wireless Network Name Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that must be a unique name to your network.... DNS 1 and DNS 2 Enter the DNS address of two wireless modes. It is not listed with the available...
.... IP Address This IP Address must be the same as your network. RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Wireless Mode - Ad-Hoc Mode Select this mode if you want to connect to set up the Adapter manually. 2. Wireless Network Name Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that must be a unique name to your network.... DNS 1 and DNS 2 Enter the DNS address of two wireless modes. It is not listed with the available...
