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- Page 1 USER GUIDE Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WPC600N Model No:...
- Page 2 Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview LEDs ............1 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist General Network Security Guidelines . -
Page 4: Chapter1 Product Overview
Product Overview Chapter1 Chapter : Product Overvew Thank you for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter. Setting up your network and your Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter is easier than ever. How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network, whether it’s using the Wireless-A (802.11a), Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) -
Page 5: Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist
3. Enable MAC address flterng WEB: For more information on wireless Linksys routers give you the ability to enable Media Access security, visit www.lnksys.com/securty Control (MAC) address filtering. The MAC address is a unique series of numbers and letters assigned to every networking device. -
Page 6: Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration
Configuration Chapter3 Chapter 3: Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode The screen indicates whether the Adapter is currently working in ad- Advanced Confguraton hoc or infrastructure mode. Sgnal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength. Advanced configuration is done through the Wireless Network Monitor (the Monitor). -
Page 7: Connect
Configuration Chapter3 MAC Address This is the MAC address of the wireless Nose Level This shows the level of background noise network’s access point or wireless router. that affects the wireless signal. A lower reading translates into a higher quality signal. Sgnal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. -
Page 8: Profiles
Configuration Chapter3 Site Information For each network selected, the following settings are listed: Wreless Mode This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use. Network Type This is the network type used by your wireless network. Rado Band This is the radio band used by your wireless network. - Page 9 Configuration Chapter3 Profle This is the name of the profile. This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter. Wreless Network Name This is the SSID or unique name of the wireless network. Available Wireless Networks. (For most users.) Use this option if you already have a network set up.
- Page 10 Click Connect and proceed to Step 3. characters. It must match the passphrase of your other After the profile installs, the Congratulations screen wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys appears. Click Connect to Network to implement wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, the new settings immediately and return to the Link enter the WEP key manually.)
- Page 11 Configuration Chapter3 Select Ad-Hoc Mode if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Enter the Wireless Network Name for your network. Wireless Network The Network Settings screen appears. Wireless Mode Infrastructure Mode Use this mode if you want –...
- Page 12 Click Next to continue or Back to return to the previous of your other wireless network devices and is compatible screen. with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non- Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)
- Page 13 Configuration Chapter3 WPA2 Personal the certificate you installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or Enter a Pre-shared Key that is 8-63 characters. AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Click Next to continue or Back to return to the previous screen.
- Page 14 Configuration Chapter3 EAP-TLS WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS Click Next to continue or Back to return to the previous RADIUS - EAP-TLS screen. If you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your PEAP wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional).
- Page 15 Configuration Chapter3 The Confirm New Settings screen appears next and shows the new settings. Confirm New Settings To save the new settings, click Save. To edit the new settings, click Back. To exit the Advanced Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor, click Ext. The Congratulations screen appears next.
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Page 16: AppendixA Troubleshooting
Adapter is configured with the same Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP settings as the other computers in the Infrastructure configuration. WEB: If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.lnksys.com Dual Band Wreless-N Notebook Adapter... -
Page 17: Appendix B: Specifications
Specifications AppendixB Appendx B: Specfcatons Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a, Draft IEEE 802.11n LEDs Power, Link/Act # of Antennas 3 Antennas Detachable (y/n) Modulations 802.11a: OFDM 802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK 802.11g: OFDM Wireless-N: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM RF Pwr (EIRP) in dBm 802.11b: 17±0.5dBm (Typical) 802.11g: 14±0.5dBm (Typical) 802.11a: 12.5±0.5dBm (Typical) 802.11n: 12.5±0.5dBm @ 5GHz... -
Page 18: Appendix C: Windows Xp Wireless Zero Configuration
Use Lnksys Wreless Network Montor. If your network does not have wireless security enabled, click Connect Anyway to connect the Adapter to your network. Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor NOTE: For more information on Windows XP No Wireless Security Wireless Zero Configuration, refer to Windows Help. - Page 19 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration AppendixC Wireless Security NOTE: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a passprase. Enter the exact WEP key used by your access point. Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your connection is active.
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Page 20: Appendix D: Warranty And Regulatory Information
IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of one year EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. (the "Warranty Period"), your Linksys Product will be... -
Page 21: Fcc Radiation Exposure Statement
Warranty and Regulatory Information AppendixD Safety Notices IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG • This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in or larger telecommunication line cord. -
Page 22: User Information For Consumer Products Covered By Eu Directive 2002/96/Ec On Waste Electric And Electronic Equipment (Weee)
úřady. Správná likvidace a recyklace pomáhá předcházet Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with potenciálním negativním dopadům na životní prostředí a lidské this notice for all electronic products bearing the following zdraví. - Page 23 Warranty and Regulatory Information AppendixD Eest (Estonan) - Keskkonnaalane nformatsoon Franças (French) - Informatons envronnementales Euroopa Ldus asuvatele klentdele pour les clents de l’Unon 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...
- Page 24 Warranty and Regulatory Information AppendixD Letuvška (Lthuanan) - Aplnkosaugos nformacja, Nederlands (Dutch) - Mleu-nformate voor klanten skrta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams n de Europese Une Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir De Europese Richtlijn 2002/96/EC schrijft voor dat apparatuur die kurios pakuotė...
- Page 25 Warranty and Regulatory Information AppendixD Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambental para Slovenčna (Slovene) - Okoljske nformacje za stranke clentes da Unão Europea v Evropsk unj 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 –...