Product Overview Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter. Using the latest wireless networking technology, the Adapter adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your desktop computer. To help protect your data and privacy, you can use industrial-strength WPA2 encryption to protect your wireless connection.
Wireless Security Checklist Chapter 2 Chapter 2: 4. Enable encryption Wireless Security Checklist Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so Equivalency Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them for wireless communication.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Advanced configuration is performed through the Wireless Network Monitor (the Monitor). Use it to check the status information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. Diagnostics is performed through the Diagnostic utility. Use it to detect the Adapter, test the driver and Monitor, and troubleshoot if needed.
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Push Button (Recommended) Select this option to use Click Print to print out your wireless network settings. the push button method. Then click Finish to return to the Status screen, or click Exit to exit the Monitor. Use Adapter’s PIN number Select this option to enter the Adapter’s PIN number on the router.
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 On the Adapter’s PIN number screen, click Next. Congratulations! The Adapter is connected to the network. Wireless Network Status The Wireless Network Status screen provides information on your current network settings. Enter the PIN Number The Adapter connects to the network. Wireless Network Status Radio Band This is the radio band used on the network.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Back Click Back to return to the initial Status screen. Up Time This indicates the length of the most recent connection to a wireless network. Save to Profile Click Save to Profile to save the currently active connection settings to a profile.
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Security This is the security method used by the Congratulations! The Adapter is connected to network. the network. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wireless Security Enabled button to connect to a router that supports Wi-Fi If you connect to a network whose wireless security is Protected Setup.
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Passphrase Enter the network’s Passphrase (also Click Finish. called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters. To connect to the network, click Connect. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) If the network uses WEP encryption, then the WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for Connection screen appears.
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Click Print to print out your wireless network settings. Use the Push Button Then click Finish to return to the Status screen, or click Exit to exit the Monitor. Use the Push Button Congratulations Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the router.
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 On the Adapter’s PIN number screen, click Next. Congratulations! The Adapter is connected to the network. Enter Key Manually Proceed to the appropriate section, “Wireless Security Disabled” or “Wireless Security Enabled”. Wireless Security Disabled If you connect to a network whose wireless security is disabled, then you will view this screen: Enter the PIN Number The Adapter connects to the network.
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Proceed to the appropriate instructions. WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) If the network uses WPA2 Personal security, then the WPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen appears. WEP Security Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. The passphrase is case-sensitive and must be 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Export Select the profile you want to save in a different Profiles location, and click Export. Direct Windows to the The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration appropriate folder, and click Save. profiles for different network setups. The table on the left Delete Select the profile you want to delete and click displays a list of available profiles with their profile names...
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 No Wi-Fi Protected Setup If the router does not use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, proceed to the appropriate section, “Wireless Security Disabled” or “Wireless Security Enabled”. Wireless Security Disabled If you connect to a network whose wireless security is disabled, then you will view this screen: WPA2-Personal Security Passphrase...
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Wi-Fi Protected Setup If you connect to a router that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you will view this screen: WEP Security Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. The passphrase is case-sensitive and must be 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters.
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the Enter the Adapter’s PIN Number router. Within two minutes, click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on this screen. The Adapter connects to the network. Enter the PIN Number Access the web-based utility of the router.
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 The Adapter connects to the network. Click Connect Anyway Click Connect Anyway. Click Finish. Connecting to the Network Click Print to print out your wireless network settings. Then click Finish to return to the Status screen, or click Exit to exit the Monitor.
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Proceed to the appropriate instructions. WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) If the network uses WPA2 Personal security, then the WPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection screen appears. WEP Security Passphrase Enter the Passphrase or WEP key. The passphrase is case-sensitive and must be 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters.
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Default Gateway Enter the IP address of your – Advanced Setup network’s Gateway. If your network is not listed with the available networks, DNS 1 and DNS 2 Enter the DNS address of your – use Advanced Setup. wired Ethernet network.
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to step 5 now. for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2. WPA is a stronger security If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings method than WEP. WPA2 is a stronger security method screen appears.
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 WPA Personal WPA Enterprise WPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and WPA Enterprise features WPA security used in coordination AES, with dynamic encryption keys. with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the router.) WPA Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP, as well as two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with...
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 PEAP EAP-TLS WPA Enterprise - PEAP WPA2 Enterprise - EAP-TLS If you selected PEAP, configure the following: If you selected EAP-TLS, configure the following: Login Name Enter the login name of your wireless Login Name Enter the login name of your wireless network.
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Certificate Select the certificate you installed to PEAP authenticate you on your wireless network. If you want to use any certificate, keep the default, Trust Any. Inner Authen. Select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen.
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 The Congratulations screen appears. Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings immediately and return to the Status screen. Click Return to Profiles screen to keep the current settings active and return to the Profiles screen. Congratulations Congratulations! The profile is successfully configured.
Troubleshooting Appendix A Appendix A: Troubleshooting Your computer does not recognize the Adapter. Make sure that the Adapter is properly inserted into the PCI slot. The Adapter does not work properly. Remove the Adapter, and then re-insert it into the computer’s PCI slot.
Windows Vista Configuration Appendix B Appendix B: Select your network, and then click Connect. Windows Vista Configuration Windows Vista Configuration After you have installed the Adapter, the Windows Vista Wireless Network Configuration utility icon appears on your computer’s system tray. Select Network Wireless Network Configuration Utility Icon If your network has wireless security, go to step 5.
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Windows Vista Configuration Appendix B Enter the security key, WEP key, or passphrase (also This screen appears when you are connected to your known as a pre-shared key), depending on your type network. Select Save this network, if you want to save of security.
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Windows Vista Configuration Appendix B This screen varies according to the selected location. Click Close. Network Settings Saved NOTE: For help with the Windows Vista Wireless Network Configuration utility, refer to Windows Vista Help and Support, by clicking Vista’s Start button >...
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix C Appendix C: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Icon The screen that appears will show any available Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration wireless network. Select the network you want. Click Connect.
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Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix C Wireless Security NOTE: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a passphrase. Enter the exact WEP key used by your wireless router or access point. Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your connection is active.
Warranty Information Appendix E Appendix E: service offerings. This limited warranty shall not apply to such third party software or service offerings. This limited warranty does not guarantee any continued availability Warranty Information of a third party’s service for which this product’s use or operation may require.
Warranty Information Appendix E rejected. Do not include any other items with the product you are returning to Linksys. Defective product covered by this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and returned to you without charge. Customers outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges, custom duties, VAT and other associated taxes and charges.
Regulatory Information Appendix E Appendix E: Safety Notices Regulatory Information Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG • or larger telecommunication line cord. Do not use this product near water, for example, in a • FCC Statement wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Regulatory Information Appendix E Avis d’Industrie Canada Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Les performances maximales pour les réseaux sans fil Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux sont tirées des spécifications de la norme IEEE 802.11.
Regulatory Information Appendix E Ceština (Czech) - Informace o ochraně životního User Information for Consumer Products prostředí pro zákazníky v zemích Evropské unie Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Evropská směrnice 2002/96/ES zakazuje, aby zařízení označené tímto symbolem na produktu anebo na obalu bylo likvidováno Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment s netříděným komunálním odpadem.
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Regulatory Information Appendix E Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Français (French) - Informations environnementales Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele pour les clients de l’Union européenne Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on La directive européenne 2002/96/CE exige que l’équipement seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol sur lequel est apposé...
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Regulatory Information Appendix E Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, Nederlands (Dutch) - Milieu-informatie voor klanten skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams in de Europese Unie Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir De Europese Richtlijn 2002/96/EC schrijft voor dat apparatuur die kurios pakuotė...
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Regulatory Information Appendix E Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambiental para Slovenčina (Slovene) - Okoljske informacije za stranke clientes da União Europeia v Evropski uniji A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento Evropska direktiva 2002/96/EC prepoveduje odlaganje opreme, que exibe este símbolo no produto e/ou na sua embalagem označene s tem simbolom –...