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Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Notebook...special attention to the State of their respective holders. In addition to do while using the Notebook Adapter. All rights reserved. WPC4400N-UG-70215A JL Other brands and product names are subject to make understanding networking with a figure...
Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Notebook...special attention to the State of their respective holders. In addition to do while using the Notebook Adapter. All rights reserved. WPC4400N-UG-70215A JL Other brands and product names are subject to make understanding networking with a figure...
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... 4 Roaming 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 5 The LED Indicators 5 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 6 Starting the Setup 6 Connecting the Adapter 7 Setting up the Adapter 7 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 17 Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 17 Using the Wireless Network Monitors 17 Link Information 17 Profiles 20...
... 4 Roaming 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 5 The LED Indicators 5 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 6 Starting the Setup 6 Connecting the Adapter 7 Setting up the Adapter 7 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 17 Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 17 Using the Wireless Network Monitors 17 Link Information 17 Profiles 20...
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Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting 52 Common Problems and Solutions 52 Frequently Asked Questions 53 Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 57 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 57 Appendix C: Wireless-N Interoperability 60 Appendix D: Wireless Security 61 Security Precautions 61 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 61 Appendix E: Windows Help 64 Appendix F: Glossary 65 Appendix G: Specifications 70 Appendix H: Warranty Information 72 Appendix I: Regulatory Information 73 Appendix J: Contact Information 80
Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting 52 Common Problems and Solutions 52 Frequently Asked Questions 53 Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 57 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 57 Appendix C: Wireless-N Interoperability 60 Appendix D: Wireless Security 61 Security Precautions 61 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 61 Appendix E: Windows Help 64 Appendix F: Glossary 65 Appendix G: Specifications 70 Appendix H: Warranty Information 72 Appendix I: Regulatory Information 73 Appendix J: Contact Information 80
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Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel 5 Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen 6 Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard's License Agreement 6 Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter 7 Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network 7 Figure 4-5: WEP 8 Figure 4-6: WPA - Personal 9 Figure 4-8: Congratulations 9 Figure 4-9: Creating a Profile 10 Figure 4-10: Network Settings - WPA2 Enterprise - PEAP 15 Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal 12 Figure 4-15...
Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel 5 Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen 6 Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard's License Agreement 6 Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter 7 Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network 7 Figure 4-5: WEP 8 Figure 4-6: WPA - Personal 9 Figure 4-8: Congratulations 9 Figure 4-9: Creating a Profile 10 Figure 4-10: Network Settings - WPA2 Enterprise - PEAP 15 Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal 12 Figure 4-15...
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... 5-10: Creating Profiles - PEAP 26 Figure 5-17: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Mode 23 Figure 5-12: Creating Profiles - Wireless Security - Manual Setup - EAP-TLS 27 Figure 5-18: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Manual Setup - WPA Enterprise - Wireless Security - Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Figure 5-4: Link Information - Wireless Security - Network Settings 23 Figure 5-11: Creating Profiles - EAP-TLS 28 Figure...
... 5-10: Creating Profiles - PEAP 26 Figure 5-17: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Mode 23 Figure 5-12: Creating Profiles - Wireless Security - Manual Setup - EAP-TLS 27 Figure 5-18: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Manual Setup - WPA Enterprise - Wireless Security - Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Figure 5-4: Link Information - Wireless Security - Network Settings 23 Figure 5-11: Creating Profiles - EAP-TLS 28 Figure...
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Windows Firewall Screen 51 Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 57 Figure B-2: Windows XP - Wireless Security 59 Figure B-7: Wireless Network Connected 59 Figure C-1: Advanced Tab 60 Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Figure 6-7: Trusted Mac Address 45 Figure 6-8: Allowed AP Vendor List Configuration 46 Figure 6-9: Allowed SSID Configuration 46 Figure 6-10: Allowed Channel Configuration 47 Figure 6-...
Windows Firewall Screen 51 Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 57 Figure B-2: Windows XP - Wireless Security 59 Figure B-7: Wireless Network Connected 59 Figure C-1: Advanced Tab 60 Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Figure 6-7: Trusted Mac Address 45 Figure 6-8: Allowed AP Vendor List Configuration 46 Figure 6-9: Allowed SSID Configuration 46 Figure 6-10: Allowed Channel Configuration 47 Figure 6-...
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... over IP telephony; You will also be . Setting up to 600Mbps (300Mbps is the simple way to add or upgrade wireless connectivity in your notebook connected to Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B networks with your Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter is protected by signal reflections, MIMO actually uses these reflections to run multiple media-intense data streams through the network...
... over IP telephony; You will also be . Setting up to 600Mbps (300Mbps is the simple way to add or upgrade wireless connectivity in your notebook connected to Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B networks with your Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter is protected by signal reflections, MIMO actually uses these reflections to run multiple media-intense data streams through the network...
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...This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Adapter. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter The Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter has new security monitor functions. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the ... When the WPC4400N is used with a Linksys WAP4400N Access Point, the New AP Detection functionality alerts you when an AP is detected that has previously not been seen before and New Client detection for setting up and using the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter. ...
...This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Adapter. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter The Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter has new security monitor functions. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the ... When the WPC4400N is used with a Linksys WAP4400N Access Point, the New AP Detection functionality alerts you when an AP is detected that has previously not been seen before and New Client detection for setting up and using the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter. ...
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... of terms frequently used in this User Guide? Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter • Appendix C: Wireless-N Interoperability This appendix troubleshooting if there communication problems between some Linksys draft 802.11n (Wireless-N) products and Linksys Business Series draft 802.11n (Wireless-N) products. • Appendix D: Wireless Security This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help...
... of terms frequently used in this User Guide? Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter • Appendix C: Wireless-N Interoperability This appendix troubleshooting if there communication problems between some Linksys draft 802.11n (Wireless-N) products and Linksys Business Series draft 802.11n (Wireless-N) products. • Appendix D: Wireless Security This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help...
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... network. When you wish to connect your wired network with one access point's range to another to share the same radio channel. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each other , Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of...
... network. When you wish to connect your wired network with one access point's range to another to share the same radio channel. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each other , Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of...
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Link/Act Power Figure 3-1: Front Panel Link/Act Blue. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators The Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity. Power Blue. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 5 The LED Indicators The Link LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on.
Link/Act Power Figure 3-1: Front Panel Link/Act Blue. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators The Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity. Power Blue. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 5 The LED Indicators The Link LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on.
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... of your CD-ROM drive. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Starting the Setup The Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will install the driver and Wireless Network Monitor, as well as connect and configure the Adapter. User Guide... the installation, or click the Cancel button to Start button on the Welcome screen. 2. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Starting the Setup Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard's License Agreement 6 To install the Adapter, click...
... of your CD-ROM drive. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Starting the Setup The Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will install the driver and Wireless Network Monitor, as well as connect and configure the Adapter. User Guide... the installation, or click the Cancel button to Start button on the Welcome screen. 2. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Starting the Setup Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard's License Agreement 6 To install the Adapter, click...
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.... Only One of setting up , slide the Adapter into the slot until it . Chapter 4: Setting up . If not, you don't have wireless security enabled, continue to the Congratulations screen. 1. Then, click Next. If you will be taken directly to step 3. Locate an available PCMCIA or...the Adapter is not listed on your network is intended for each option is described, step by SSID. If your notebook PC. 2. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Connecting the Adapter 1. This method of these networks and click the Connect button to connect to set up and Connecting the...
.... Only One of setting up , slide the Adapter into the slot until it . Chapter 4: Setting up . If not, you don't have wireless security enabled, continue to the Congratulations screen. 1. Then, click Next. If you will be taken directly to step 3. Locate an available PCMCIA or...the Adapter is not listed on your network is intended for each option is described, step by SSID. If your notebook PC. 2. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Connecting the Adapter 1. This method of these networks and click the Connect button to connect to set up and Connecting the...
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... a RADIUS server. The WEP key you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) WEP Key - Enter a passphrase between 8 to "F". Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 2. Security - The passphrase is automatically generated. It must ...string. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-6: WPA - For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Passphrase - wpa (wi-fi protected access): a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)...
... a RADIUS server. The WEP key you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) WEP Key - Enter a passphrase between 8 to "F". Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 2. Security - The passphrase is automatically generated. It must ...string. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-6: WPA - For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Passphrase - wpa (wi-fi protected access): a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)...
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... Congratulations screen will appear. The installation of ASCII text, or enter a 64-character hexadecimal string. Personal Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-8: Congratulations 9 For more information about the Wireless Network Monitor, refer to Step 3. 3. Click Connect to Network to connect to your network has the...
... Congratulations screen will appear. The installation of ASCII text, or enter a 64-character hexadecimal string. Personal Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-8: Congratulations 9 For more information about the Wireless Network Monitor, refer to Step 3. 3. Click Connect to Network to connect to your network has the...
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...can use Manual Setup. 1. It is not listed with the available networks, you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Click Manual Setup on this mode if you want to connect to set up the... on the Available Wireless Network screen to a wireless router or access point. sensitive and should be used for all the devices in your network is case- Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Manual Setup If your wireless network. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setting up the...
...can use Manual Setup. 1. It is not listed with the available networks, you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Click Manual Setup on this mode if you want to connect to set up the... on the Available Wireless Network screen to a wireless router or access point. sensitive and should be used for all the devices in your network is case- Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Manual Setup If your wireless network. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setting up the...
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..., select Disabled and then click the Next button to Step 5 now. If your wireless network. WEP Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 11 Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 4. Select the correct operating channel for your wireless network. Click the Next button. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Advanced...
..., select Disabled and then click the Next button to Step 5 now. If your wireless network. WEP Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 11 Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 4. Select the correct operating channel for your wireless network. Click the Next button. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Advanced...
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... the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Authentication -The default is set to Auto, so it will auto-detect for encryption. WPA2 only uses AES for Shared Key or... authentication, both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-14: Wireless Security - Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to 63 characters of 128, 192 or...
... the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Authentication -The default is set to Auto, so it will auto-detect for encryption. WPA2 only uses AES for Shared Key or... authentication, both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication. Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-14: Wireless Security - Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to 63 characters of 128, 192 or...
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... have installed to authenticate you want to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Figure 4-15: Wireless Security - Enter the password of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Then select the authentication...encryption keys. WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS If you on your wireless network; Figure 4-16: Wireless Security - PEAP Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 13 Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter WPA Enterprise WPA Enterprise features WPA security used in the ...
... have installed to authenticate you want to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Figure 4-15: Wireless Security - Enter the password of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Then select the authentication...encryption keys. WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS If you on your wireless network; Figure 4-16: Wireless Security - PEAP Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 13 Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter WPA Enterprise WPA Enterprise features WPA security used in the ...
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... enter the login name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter WPA2 Enterprise WPA2 Enterprise features WPA2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used... authentication methods, EAPTLS and PEAP. WPA2 Enterprise EAP-TLS Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-18: Wireless Security - From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you...
... enter the login name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter WPA2 Enterprise WPA2 Enterprise features WPA2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used... authentication methods, EAPTLS and PEAP. WPA2 Enterprise EAP-TLS Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-18: Wireless Security - From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you...