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How to change without notice. WPC4400N-UG-70215A JL Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. Other brands and product names are subject to Use this : word: definition. WARNING: This product contains chemicals,... networking with a reminder about something you might need to while using the Notebook Adapter. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders....
How to change without notice. WPC4400N-UG-70215A JL Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. Other brands and product names are subject to Use this : word: definition. WARNING: This product contains chemicals,... networking with a reminder about something you might need to while using the Notebook Adapter. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders....
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... 4 Network Topology 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 Create a New...
... 4 Network Topology 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 Create a New...
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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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... Enterprise - Personal 8 Figure 4-7: WPA2 - WPA Enterprise - PEAP 15 Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - EAP-TLS 14 Figure 4-18: Wireless Security - Personal 9 Figure 4-8: Congratulations 9 Figure 4-9: Creating a Profile 10 Figure 4-10: Network Settings - Wireless Mode 10 Figure 4-11: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 11 Figure 4-12: Wireless Security - Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel 5 Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome...
... Enterprise - Personal 8 Figure 4-7: WPA2 - WPA Enterprise - PEAP 15 Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - EAP-TLS 14 Figure 4-18: Wireless Security - Personal 9 Figure 4-8: Congratulations 9 Figure 4-9: Creating a Profile 10 Figure 4-10: Network Settings - Wireless Mode 10 Figure 4-11: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 11 Figure 4-12: Wireless Security - Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel 5 Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome...
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Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Figure 5-4: Link Information - WPA-Personal 22 Figure 5-9: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - Manual Setup - WPA2 Personal 25 Figure 5-15: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - PEAP 27 Figure 5-19: Creating Profiles - EAP-TLS 28 Figure 5-20: Creating Profiles - Congratulations 30 Manual Setup - Wireless Security - Manual Setup - PEAP 26 Figure 5-17: Creating Profiles - Manual...
Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Figure 5-4: Link Information - WPA-Personal 22 Figure 5-9: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - Manual Setup - WPA2 Personal 25 Figure 5-15: Creating Profiles - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - PEAP 27 Figure 5-19: Creating Profiles - EAP-TLS 28 Figure 5-20: Creating Profiles - Congratulations 30 Manual Setup - Wireless Security - Manual Setup - PEAP 26 Figure 5-17: Creating Profiles - Manual...
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... Inventory 48 Figure 6-14: Security Monitor - Advice 51 Figure 6-18: Security Monitor - POP-UP Alert 49 Figure 6-16: Alert Information 50 Figure 6-17: Security Monitor - 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 6-11...
... Inventory 48 Figure 6-14: Security Monitor - Advice 51 Figure 6-18: Security Monitor - POP-UP Alert 49 Figure 6-16: Alert Information 50 Figure 6-17: Security Monitor - 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 6-11...
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... at the same time, with other computers on the network, wherever your Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter is supported by using twice as printers and network storage with no degradation in performance. Your wireless connection is the simple way to Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B networks with the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter from wherever you plenty of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with your virtual...
... at the same time, with other computers on the network, wherever your Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter is supported by using twice as printers and network storage with no degradation in performance. Your wireless connection is the simple way to Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B networks with the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter from wherever you plenty of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with your virtual...
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... functionality alerts you through configuring the Adapter to your business the visibility and protection it needs. When the WPC4400N is detected that has previously not been seen before and New Client detection for setting up and connect the Adapter using the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter's applications and this User Guide? Use...
... functionality alerts you through configuring the Adapter to your business the visibility and protection it needs. When the WPC4400N is detected that has previously not been seen before and New Client detection for setting up and connect the Adapter using the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter's applications and this User Guide? Use...
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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 protect your wireless network. • Appendix E: Windows Help This appendix describes...
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 protect your wireless network. • Appendix E: Windows Help This appendix describes...
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... network can communicate with previous 802.11g and 802.11b equipment. Several PCs equipped with one wireless adapter. When you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position. Network Layout The Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter uses draft 802.11n, the latest wireless networking technology. Go to a wired network when using an access point or...
... network can communicate with previous 802.11g and 802.11b equipment. Several PCs equipped with one wireless adapter. When you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position. Network Layout The Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter uses draft 802.11n, the latest wireless networking technology. Go to a wired network when using an access point or...
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Power Blue. 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. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 5 The LED Indicators
Power Blue. 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. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 5 The LED Indicators
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Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Starting the Setup The Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will not work correctly. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive). The ...the setup will guide you have the following choices: Click Here to open the PDF file of your CD-ROM drive. 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 In the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if ...
Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Starting the Setup The Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will not work correctly. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive). The ...the setup will guide you have the following choices: Click Here to open the PDF file of your CD-ROM drive. 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 In the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if ...
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... of these networks and click the Connect button to connect to its correct location (e.g., D:\). 4. If you have wireless security enabled, continue to set up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Connecting the Adapter Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network 7 With the connector pin end facing the PCMCIA CardBus slot and the label facing up the...
... of these networks and click the Connect button to connect to its correct location (e.g., D:\). 4. If you have wireless security enabled, continue to set up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Connecting the Adapter Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network 7 With the connector pin end facing the PCMCIA CardBus slot and the label facing up the...
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..., which can be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. Passphrase - Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-6: WPA - The passphrase is compatible with RADIUS or LEAP, click Connect, then continue to ...LEAP enabled, this screen will appear. Passphrase - For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 2. Wireless Security If your network has the wireless security WPA Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) enabled, this screen will appear. Select WEP. Enter a ...
..., which can be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. Passphrase - Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-6: WPA - The passphrase is compatible with RADIUS or LEAP, click Connect, then continue to ...LEAP enabled, this screen will appear. Passphrase - For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 2. Wireless Security If your network has the wireless security WPA Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) enabled, this screen will appear. Select WEP. Enter a ...
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... up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-8: Congratulations 9 Then click Connect and proceed to "Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor". For more information about the Wireless Network Monitor, refer to 63 characters of the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter is complete. Figure 4-7: WPA2 - Enter a passphrase between 8 to "Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor". Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter WPA2-Personal If your...
... up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-8: Congratulations 9 Then click Connect and proceed to "Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor". For more information about the Wireless Network Monitor, refer to 63 characters of the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter is complete. Figure 4-7: WPA2 - Enter a passphrase between 8 to "Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor". Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter WPA2-Personal If your...
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...). Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setting up the adapter manually. 2. If your network has a router or other DHCP server, click the radio button next to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. This IP Address ...DNS addresses appropriate for your network. Subnet Mask - Enter the IP address of two wireless modes. sensitive and should be unique to the previous screen. 3. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Manual Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, you are unsure ...
...). Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setting up the adapter manually. 2. If your network has a router or other DHCP server, click the radio button next to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. This IP Address ...DNS addresses appropriate for your network. Subnet Mask - Enter the IP address of two wireless modes. sensitive and should be unique to the previous screen. 3. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Manual Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, you are unsure ...
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... match the WEP key of your wireless network does not have any settings. 5. If your wireless network has wireless security, select the method of encrypting network data transmitted on those products.) WEP Key - WEP Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 11 Setting up the Adapter If your other wireless network devices and is casesensitive and...
... match the WEP key of your wireless network does not have any settings. 5. If your wireless network has wireless security, select the method of encrypting network data transmitted on those products.) WEP Key - WEP Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 11 Setting up the Adapter If your other wireless network devices and is casesensitive and...
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... Key or Open System authentication. Passphrase - WPA2 Personal 12 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-14: Wireless Security - Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Authentication -The default is set to Auto, so it will auto-detect for encryption. Passphrase - WPA..., both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for WPA Personal. wpa (wi-fi protected access): a wireless security protocol using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) which can be used in length. wpa2 offers a stronger encryption than...
... Key or Open System authentication. Passphrase - WPA2 Personal 12 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-14: Wireless Security - Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter Authentication -The default is set to Auto, so it will auto-detect for encryption. Passphrase - WPA..., both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for WPA Personal. wpa (wi-fi protected access): a wireless security protocol using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) which can be used in length. wpa2 offers a stronger encryption than...
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... EAP-TLS PEAP If you want to authenticate you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Figure 4-16: Wireless Security - Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter WPA Enterprise WPA Enterprise features WPA security used in coordination with dynamic encryption keys. WPA2 Enterprise offers two ... the certificate you have installed to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Select the type of your wireless network; PEAP Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 13 Setting up the...
... EAP-TLS PEAP If you want to authenticate you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Figure 4-16: Wireless Security - Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter WPA Enterprise WPA Enterprise features WPA security used in coordination with dynamic encryption keys. WPA2 Enterprise offers two ... the certificate you have installed to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Select the type of your wireless network; PEAP Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter 13 Setting up the...
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...RADIUS server is optional). Select the authentication method your wireless network in the Login Name field. 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 - WPA2 Enterprise PEAP 14 Enter the name ... server in the Server Name field (this is connected to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter WPA2 Enterprise WPA2 Enterprise features WPA2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used inside ...
...RADIUS server is optional). Select the authentication method your wireless network in the Login Name field. 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 - WPA2 Enterprise PEAP 14 Enter the name ... server in the Server Name field (this is connected to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter WPA2 Enterprise WPA2 Enterprise features WPA2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used inside ...
