Linksys WCF54G manual

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Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Copyright and T rademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered tradema rk or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are tradem ark[...]

Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 1 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 3 The Front Panel 3 Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDA 5 Overview 5 Setup Wizard 5 Chapter 4: Installing the CompactFlash Card 8 Overview 8 Installing the Card 8 Uninstalling the Card 9 [...]

Wireless-G CompactFlash Card List of Figures Figure 2-1: Front Panel 3 Figure 3-1: PDA to PC Installation 5 Figure 3-2: Welcome 5 Figure 3-3: License Agreement 5 Figure 3-4: Click Yes 6 Figure 3-5: Application Being Installed 6 Figure 3-6: Mobile Device 7 Figure 3-7: Congratulations 7 Figure 4-1: Successful Installation 8 Figure 4-2: CompactFlash I[...]

Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Figure 6-5: Network Troubleshooting Screen 19 Figure 6-6: More Information Screen 19 Figure 6-7: Repair Screen 19 Figure 6-8: Contact Screen 20 Figure 6-9: Site Survey Screen 20 Figure 6-10: Select Profile Screen 21 Figure 6-11: Add/Edit Configuration Screen 21 Figure 6-12: SSID Screen 22 Figure 6-13: Wireless Security [...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card. The Wireless-G CompactFlash Card installs directly into your Pocket PC using a CompactFlash T ype II slot. The user -friendly software makes it a snap to set up , and you’ re ready to share [...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G CompactFlash Card • Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card with the Wireless Network Monitor This chapter show you how to use the CompactFlash Card’ s Wireless Network Monitor . • Appendix A: T roubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solu[...]

3 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactF lash Card The Front Panel Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card The Front P anel The CompactFlash Card's LEDs, where infor mation about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Po w e r Green. The Po w e r LED lights up[...]

4 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactF lash Card The Front Panel Wireless-G CompactFlash Card[...]

5 Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDA Overview Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDA Overview This Setup Wizard will take you through all the steps necessar y to install the Ca rd’ s software on your PC so it can communicate with the PDA. Connect your PDA to your PC. Make sure you have the Microsoft ActiveSync softw are installed o[...]

6 Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDA Setup Wizard Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 4. When asked if you want to install the Linksys Wireless-G CompactFlash Car d using the default application install directory , click Ye s to continue . . 5. A screen will appear to show that the application is being installed. Do NOT cancel. Figure 3-5: Applicatio n Being I[...]

7 Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDA Setup Wizard Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 6. When asked to check your mobile device screen to see if additional steps are necessary to complete this installation, click OK . 7. The Congratulations screen will appear when the insta llation is complete . Click Exit to e xit the Setup Wizard. Figure 3-6: Mobile Device F[...]

8 Chapter 4: Installing the Co mpactFlash Card Overview Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 4: Installing the CompactFlash Card Overview This chapter explains the steps to install the CompactFlash Card. Make sure that you have installed the Setup Wizard software before installing the Card. Installing the Card 1. After installing the Setup Wizard s[...]

9 Chapter 4: Installing the Co mpactFlash Card Uninstalling the Card Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 4. The Start screen in will appear for Pocket PC 2002 users. The default setting is Use ser ver -assigned IP address . In most cases, you should keep the default setting. However , if you are using fixed IP addresses on your wireless network, then clic[...]

10 Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Netwo rk Overview Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Network Overview This chapter explains how to connect your PDA to a wireless network. Connect to a Wireless Network 1. On your PDA ’s desktop, c lick the Wireless Network Monitor icon at the bottom of the desktop . 2. The Stat[...]

11 Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Netwo rk Connect to a Wireless Network Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Pocket PC 2003 1. Select your wireless network from the list and click Connect . 2. On the Settings screen, if your wireless network does not have Wireless Security-WEP , click OK , then go to step D . If your wireless network has Wireless Sec[...]

12 Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Netwo rk Connect to a Wireless Network Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 3. When the Configure Network Authentication screen appears, Check the box for Data encryption (WEP Enabled) and uncheck the box for The Key is provided for me automatically . Enter the Network ke y in the field and click OK . 4. The next scre[...]

13 Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Netwo rk Connect to a Wireless Network Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Pocket PC 2002 1. When the Configure Wireless Networks screen appears, select the Default profile and clic k Edit . 2. On the Add/Edit Configuration screen, select Access P oint from the drop-down menu for Wireless Mode . Click Next . Figure 5[...]

14 Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Netwo rk Connect to a Wireless Network Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 3. On the next screen, enter the name of your wireless network in the SSID field. Y ou can click Scan to search for an existing wireless network name . Click Next . 4. If your wireless network has Wireless Security-WEP , check Wir eless Securi[...]

15 Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Netwo rk Connect to a Wireless Network Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 5. Power Management is a power saving mode. The lo wer power consumption may also lower the wireless performance. T o enable Power Management, select On . T o disable Power Management, select Off . T hen, click Finish . 6. Y ou will return to [...]

16 Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Netwo rk Connect to a Wireless Network Wireless-G CompactFlash Card[...]

17 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash C ard with the Wireless Network Monitor Overview Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card with the Wireless Network Monitor Overview the CompactFlash Card can be configured with the Wireless Network Monitor . This chapter explains how to configure the [...]

18 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash C ard with the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Power Management. P ower Management is a power savi ng mode. The lower power consumption may lower the wireless performance . Select On to enable Power Management. Se lect Off to disable Power Managemen[...]

19 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash C ard with the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Advanced These advanced options are offered: Network T roubleshooting and Site Sur vey . See below for descriptio ns. Network T roubleshooting. The IP address and Gateway address of the CompactFlash Car[...]

20 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash C ard with the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Metric 1- 4. This is a routing metric . T o update the IP address for the Card, click Repair . The Repair screen will appear . Y ou can check the connection by entering the IP Address into the field, th[...]

21 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash C ard with the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Configure Wireless Networks T o configure or connect to a wireless network for a Pocket PC 2002, click Configure Wireless Networks. If you use a Pocket PC 2003, on your PDA, click Start , Help , then Co[...]

22 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash C ard with the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Access Point Enter the name of your wireless network in the SSID field. Y ou can click Scan to search for an existing wireless network name . Click Next . If your wireless network has Wireless Security-[...]

23 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash C ard with the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Power Management is a power saving mode . The lower power consumption may lower the wireless perfor mance . T o enable power manageme nt, select On . T o disable Power Management, select Off . Click Fin[...]

24 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash C ard with the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G CompactFlash Card If your wireless network has Wireless Security-WEP , check Wireless Security (WEP) . For most wireless networks, select Use Hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) and enter the WEP key . F or 64-bit encr yption, enter [...]

25 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions. ” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur d uring the installation and operation of this product. R[...]

26 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G CompactFlash Card What 802.11b features are supported? The product supports the following 802.11b functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Power Management What 802.11g featur[...]

27 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Can Wireless products support printer sharing? Wireless products perform the same function as LAN products. Therefore , Wireless products can work with NetWare , Windows 2000, or other LAN operating systems to support printer or file sh aring. What is WEP? WEP i[...]

28 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Appendix B: Wireless Securit y Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible . Th e current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. S[...]

29 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G CompactFlash Card SSID. There are several things to k eep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the optio n of broadcasting the SSID . While this option may be more conveni[...]

30 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G CompactFlash Card WP A Pre-Shar ed Key . If you do not have a RADIUS server , select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES , en ter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, whi[...]

31 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Appendix C: Glossar y 802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - A wireless networking standar d that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - [...]

32 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Buffer - A shared or assigned memor y area that is us ed to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other . Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem - A device that con nects a computer to the cable television [...]

33 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G CompactFlash Card DTIM ( D elivery T raffic I ndication M essage) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency . Dynamic IP Address - A temporar y IP address assigned by a DHCP server . EAP ( E xtensible A uthentication P rotocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control ne[...]

34 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP ( I nternet P rotocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays [...]

35 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G CompactFlash Card OFDM ( O rthogonal F requency D ivision M ultiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower -speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit. P acket - A unit of data sent over a network. P assp[...]

36 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G CompactFlash Card SMTP ( S imple M ail T ransfer P rotocol) - The sta ndard e-mail protocol on the Interne t. SNMP ( S imple N etwork M anagement P rotocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Software - Instructions for the computer . A series of instr uctions that performs a particular task [...]

37 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G CompactFlash Card TKIP ( T emporal K ey I ntegrity P rotocol) - a wireless encr yption protocol that provides dynamic encr yption keys for each packet transmitted. T opology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - T ransmission Rate. UDP ( U ser D atagram P rotocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data[...]

38 Appendix D: Specifications Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Appendix D: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g, T ype II CompactFlash LEDs Link, Power T ransmit Power 802.11g: 15dBm T ypical @ Normal T emp Range 802.11b: 20dBm T ypical @ Normal T emp Range TX Peak 350mA @ 54Mbps RX Peak 270mA @ 54Mbps Security Features WEP Encryption W[...]

39 Appendix E: Warranty In formation Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Appendix E: Warrant y Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a pe riod of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Y our exclusive remedy and Linksys&apo[...]

40 Appendix F: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Appendix F: Regulator y Information FCC ST A TEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe rence in a re[...]

41 Appendix F: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G CompactFlash Card EN 609 50 Safety EN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 T echnical requirements for Radio equipment. Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFT A co untries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. Contact local Aut[...]

42 Appendix F: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. FCC P ART 68 ST A TEMENT This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. A label is attached to the equipment that contains, among other information, its FCC reg[...]

43 Appendix G: Contact I nformation Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Appendix G: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to k[...]