Cisco WMP55AG Operation & User’s Manual

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• 1 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever. How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless ne

• Cisco WMP55AG, 29 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter WPA Enterprise WPA Enterprise features WPA security used in coordination 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 dynamic encryption keys. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP. EAP-TLS If you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the

• Cisco WMP55AG, 40 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter WPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIUS server, select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter 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, which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys. WPA RADIUS. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.) First, select the type of WPA algorithm, TKIP or AES. Enter

• 7 Chapter 4: Setting up the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Using the Setup Wizard Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Chapter 4: Setting up the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter The Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. The Setup Wizard will install the driver and Wireless Network Monitor, as well a

• Cisco WMP55AG, 23 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Profiles Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Profiles The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. The table on the left displays a list of available profiles with their profile names and SSIDs. Profile - The name of the profile is displayed here. SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network is displayed here. Profile Information For each profile selected, the following are listed: Wireless Network - This indicates the type of wireless network currently in use. Wireles

• Cisco WMP55AG, 20 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Wireless Network Status The Wireless Network Status screen provides information on your current network settings. Status - This shows the status of the wireless network connection, as well as the network type, 2.4GHz (802.11g and/or 802.11b) or 5GHz (802.11a). SSID - This is the unique name of the wireless network. Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use is displayed here. Transfer Rate - The data transfer rate of the current connection is shown here. Channel - This is the channel to which the w

• Cisco WMP55AG, 51 Appendix G: Regulatory Information Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Appendix G: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT 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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to ra

• Cisco WMP55AG, 50 Appendix F: Warranty Information Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Appendix F: Warranty Information Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser. If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Link

• Cisco WMP55AG, 26 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter 6. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 7 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear. Select the correct operating channel for your wireless network. The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network. If you are unsure about which channel to use, keep the default setting, Auto. Click the Next button. Click the Back button to change any settings. Figure 6-18: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings for New Pr

• Cisco WMP55AG, 22 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Site Survey Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays a list of available networks in the table on the left. The table shows each network’s SSID, Channel, and the quality of the wireless signal the Adapter is receiving. You may click SSID, GHz, CH (Channel), or Signal, to sort by that field. SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network is displayed here. GHz - This is the type of wireless network, 2.4GHz (802.11g and/or 802.11b) or 5GHz (801.11a). CH - This is the channel that the network uses. Signal - This is the perce

• Cisco WMP55AG, Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Figure 6-12: Export a Profile 23 Figure 6-13: Create a New Profile 24 Figure 6-14: Enter Profile Name 24 Figure 6-15: Wireless Network for New Profile 24 Figure 6-16: Network Settings for New Profile 25 Figure 6-17: Wireless Mode for New Profile 25 Figure 6-18: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings for New Profile 26 Figure 6-19: Wireless Security for New Profile 27 Figure 6-20: Wireless Security - WEP for New Profile 27 Figure 6-21: Wireless Security - WPA Personal for New Profile 28 Figure 6-22: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise Using EAP-TLS for New Profil

• 48 Appendix D: Glossary Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file lo

• Cisco WMP55AG, 30 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter RADIUS RADIUS features use of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) RADIUS offers two authentication types: EAP-TLS and PEAP. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP. EAP-TLS If you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the

• Cisco WMP55AG, 8 Chapter 4: Setting up the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Using the Setup Wizard Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter 3. The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a network type. Click the 5GHz or 2.4GHz radio button if you will connect to 802.11a networks, as well as 802.11g and/or 802.11b networks. Click the 5GHz only radio button if you will connect only to 802.11a networks. Click the 2.4GHz only radio button if you will connect only to 802.11g and/or 802.11b networks. Click the Next button. 4. The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a network mode. Click the Infrastruct

• Cisco WMP55AG, 21 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Wireless Network Statistics The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings. Transmit Rate - This is the data transfer rate of the current connection. (In Auto mode, the Adapter dynamically shifts to the fastest data transfer rate possible at any given time.) Receive Rate - This is the rate at which data is received. Packets Received - This shows the packets received by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed. Packets Transmitted - This shows th

• Cisco WMP55AG, 24 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Creating a New Profile 1. On the Profiles screen, click the New button to create a new profile. 2. Enter a name for the new profile, and click the OK button. Click the Cancel button to return to the Profiles screen without entering a name. 3. The Wireless Network screen will appear. Select 5GHz or 2.4GHz if you will connect to 802.11a or 802.11g networks. Select 5GHz only if you will only connect

• Cisco WMP55AG, 10 Chapter 4: Setting up the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Using the Setup Wizard Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter 6. Select the method of security you want to use: WEP, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, RADIUS, or LEAP. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WPA is a stronger security method than WEP. RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service, and LEAP stands for Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. If you don’t want to use encryption, select Disabled and then click the Next button. Procee

• Cisco WMP55AG, 27 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter 7. Select the method of security you want to use: WEP, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, RADIUS, or LEAP. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WPA is a stronger security method than WEP. RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service, and LEAP stands for Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. If you don’t want to use encryption, select Disabled and then click the Next button to

• Cisco WMP55AG, 49 Appendix E: Specifications Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Appendix E: Specifications Model WMP55AG Standards IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g Interface PCI LEDs Power/Link Transmit Power Up to 19 dBm Modulation 802.11a and 802.11g: OFDM; 802.11b: CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK Security Features WPA, LEAP, WEP WEP Key Bits 64, 128, 152 Bits Warranty 3-Year Limited Dimensions 148,5 mm x 122 mm x 22 mm (5,85" x 4,80" x 0,87") Unit Weight 0,068 kg (2,40 oz.) Power 3,3V Certifications FCC, Wi-Fi, WHQL, CE Operating Temp. 0 ~ 55°C (32 ~ 131°F) Storage Temp. -20 ~ 85°C (-4 ~ 185°F) Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-C

• Cisco WMP55AG, 47 Appendix D: Glossary Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a “program”. SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices. SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects every incoming packet of information before allowing it to enter the network. Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission. SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name. Static IP Address - A fixed add

• Cisco WMP55AG, 3 Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide? Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

• Cisco WMP55AG, 39 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.) Hackers know these defaults and can check these aga

• Cisco WMP55AG, 4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter. Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad-hoc network. Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network

• 32 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter 10. The Congratulations screen will appear next. Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings immediately and return to the Link Information screen. Click Return to Profiles Screen to keep the current settings active and return to the Profiles screen. You have successfully

• Cisco WMP55AG, 38 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network. Security Precautions The following is a complete list of security precautions to take (as shown in this User Guide) (at least steps 1 through 5 sh

• Cisco WMP55AG, 13 Chapter 4: Setting up the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter Using the Setup Wizard Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter WPA Enterprise WPA Enterprise features WPA security used in coordination 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 dynamic encryption keys. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or

• 25 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter 4. The Network Settings screen will appear. If your network has a router or other DHCP server, click the radio button next to Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP). Click the Next button to continue, or click the Cancel button to return to the Profiles screen. If your

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