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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . CompactFlash Card Wir eless- G WCF54G User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11g.
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.
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: .
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: Ap.
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 Scr.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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