Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto WMP54GR del fabbricante Linksys
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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . PCI Adapter Wir eless- G WMP54GR User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11g with RangeBooster.
Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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.
Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 Networ.
Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Ran geBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 6 Figure 3-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 6 Figure 3-3: Connecting the Adapter 7 Figure 3-4.
Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Ran geBooster Figure 4-10: Import a Profile 20 Figure 4-11: Export a Profile 20 Figure 4-12: Create a New Profile 21 Figure 4-1: WEP Key Needed for Connection 21 Figure 4-2.
1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster . With this Adapter , your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever .
2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster What’ s in this Gu ide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and us ing the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster . • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide .
3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including T echnical Support.
4 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network T opology 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.
5 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Network La yout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11a, 802.11b , and 802.11g products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.
6 Chapter 3: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBo oster Starting the Setup Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 3: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Starting the Setup The Wireless-G PCI Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you throug h the installation procedure.
7 Chapter 3: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBo oster Connecting the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Connecting the Adapter 1. Before connecting the PCI Adapter to your PC, tu rn off your desktop PC and disconnect the power .
8 Chapter 3: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBo oster Setting up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Av ailable Wireless Network The available networks are listed in the table on the center of the scr een by SSID .
9 Chapter 3: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBo oster Setting up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster • If your network has the wireless security PSK2 (Pre-shared key 2) enabled, this screen will appear .
10 Chapter 3: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBo oster Setting up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Manual Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Manual Setup. 1.
11 Chapter 3: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBo oster Setting up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode , go to Step 5 no w . If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode , the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear .
12 Chapter 3: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBo oster Setting up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Authentication -The default is set to Auto , so it will auto-detect for Shared Key or Open System authentication.
13 Chapter 3: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBo oster Setting up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster WP A Enterprise WP A E nterprise features WP A security used in coordinatio n with a RADIUS server .
14 Chapter 3: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBo oster Setting up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster RADIUS RADIUS features use of a RADIUS server . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router .
15 Chapter 3: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBo oster Setting up the Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 6. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next and show the new settings. T o save the new settings, click the Save button.
16 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings.
17 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Link Information Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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.
18 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Link Information Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless Network Statistics The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings. T ransmit Rate - This is the d ata transfer rate of the current connection.
19 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Site Survey Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Site Survey The Site Sur vey 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.
20 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Site Survey Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only . (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.
21 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Profiles Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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.
22 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Create a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Create a New Pr ofile The next screen to appear will be the Av ailable Wireless Network screen. This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter .
23 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Create a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characte rs.
24 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Create a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Manual Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Manual Setup. 1. Click Manual Set up on the Av ailable Wireless Network screen to set up the adapter manually .
25 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Create a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 3. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point.
26 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Create a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster WEP WEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption P assphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically gen erated.
27 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Create a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster PSK2 Enter a Passphrase that is 8-63 characters in length. P assphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared k ey , of 8-63 characters in the Passphr ase field.
28 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Create a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster WP A Enterprise WP A E nterprise features WP A security used in coordinatio n with a RADIUS server . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is con nected to the Router .
29 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Create a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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 aut hentication types: EAP-TLS and PEAP .
30 Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Create a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 6. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next and show the new settings. T o save the new settings, click the Save button. T o edit the new settings, click the Back button.
30 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions.
31 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Frequently Ask ed Questions Can I run an ap plication from a remote computer over the wireless network ? This will depend on whether or not the application is des igned to be used over a network.
32 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode , the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other .
33 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster reliability , integrity , and security . In other words, more bandwidth is consumed than in the case.
34 Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wirel ess Configuration Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration If your computer is running Windows XP , then this c hoice will be available .
35 Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wirel ess Configuration Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 2. The screen that appears will show any available wirele ss network. Select the network you w ant. Click the Connect button. If your network does not have wireless security enabled, go to step 3.
36 Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wirel ess Configuration Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 4. If your network uses wireless security WEP , enter the WEP Key used into the Net work Key and Confirm network key fields.
37 Appendix C: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix C: Wireless Securit y Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible .
38 Appendix C: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 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 .
39 Appendix C: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster WP A-P ersonal . If you do not have a RADIUS ser ver , Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 char acters.
40 Appendi x D: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix D: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier .
41 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix E: Glossar y 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 - A wireless networking standar d that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.
42 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster DSSS ( D irect- S equence S pread- S pectrum) - Frequency transmission with a r edundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit. Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network.
43 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster RADIUS ( R emote A uthentication D ial- I n U ser S ervice) - A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection.
44 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix F: Specifications Standards 802.11g, 802.11b , PCI 2.3 Channels 802.11b / 802.11g 11 Channels (US , Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) LEDs ACT Protocols 802.
45 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Storage T emp. -20° C to 85° C (-4° F to 185° F) Operating Humidity Maximum 90% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity Maximum 90% N.
46 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Ran geBooster Appendix G: 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.
47 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Appendix H: Regulator y Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications fo r a Class B digital device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
48 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains importa nt information for u sers with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products.
49 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster.
50 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster.
51 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster.
52 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster For more information, visit www .linksys.com..
53 Appendix I: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Ran geBooster Appendix I: 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.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Linksys WMP54GR è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Linksys WMP54GR - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Linksys WMP54GR imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Linksys WMP54GR ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Linksys WMP54GR, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Linksys WMP54GR.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Linksys WMP54GR. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Linksys WMP54GR insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
