Linksys WPC51AB Manuals

Dual-Band Wireless A+B Notebook Adapter T he Linksys Dual-Band Wireless A+B Notebook Adapter lets your notebook communicate with today’s wireless network standard and prepares you for the future. With one PC Card, you can con- nect with the 2.4GHz, 802.11b wireless networks so prevalent in homes, businesses and public “hotspots” already, and also a growing number of 5GHz, 802.11a networks that are spreading across the country. It’s simple to use. Just pop it into a PC Card slot, and run the included Setup Wizard, which will walk you through the configuration. To keep your communications secure, the PC Card supports up to 152-bit data encryption. 802.11b wireless networks are commonly found in corporate environ- ments and are used in homes for household Internet connectivity without the need for running cables. They’re also popping up all over the country in coffee shops, airports, hotels, convention centers, and other public spaces offering “on-the-go” connectivity to mobile users. The 802.11a standard is almost five times faster than 802.11b, and operates in the less crowded 5GHz radio band, but it’s not as com- mon—yet. It is quickly being deployed wherever higher-speed con- nectivity is desired. Join the wireless revolution. With the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless Notebook Adapter, you’ll be ready to connect to either type of wireless network, wherever you go, now and in the future. • Connects to Either 802.11b (2.4GHz) or 802.11a (5GHz) Networks without Changing Adapters • Wireless Security with Up to 152-bit WEP Encryption • Plug-and-Play Operation and Setup Wizard Provide Quick Installation • Easy-to-Use Graphical Utility for Monitoring Wireless Performance and Accessing Wireless Networks • Clear Channel Assessment Increases Network Throughput • Hardware Buffer Chaining Provides High Performance while Reading and Writing Buffers • Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US Calls • 1-Year Limited Warranty Dual-Band Wireless A+B Notebook Adapter Model No.: WPC51AB Connect your notebook to both 802.11a and 802.11b wireless networks Features Features Benefits Benefits • Operates with Both the 5GHz, 802.11a and 2.4GHz, 802.11b Standards • 11Mbps Data Rate in 802.11b Mode, 54Mbps in 802.11a Mode • Enhanced Security—Up to 152-bit Data Encryption • Included Setup Wizard Takes You through Configuration, Step by Step Instant Wireless ® Series

G. For Windows 2000, you may be informed that a digital signature has not been found. This is normal, and it has been verified that the Adapter does work with Windows 2000. Click the Yes button to continue. H. After the files have been successfully copied, you will see Figure H. Click the Exit button. Proceed to Step 2. WPC51AB Package Contents • One Dual-Band Wireless A+B Notebook Adapter (1) • One Setup Wizard CD-ROM with User Guide (2) • One Quick Installation guide • One Registration Card Continued on back This Quick Installation is meant to help you install the product quickly and easily. For detailed instructions on installation, configuration, and further setup options, please consult the User Guide. Instant Wireless® Series Dual-Band Wireless A+B Notebook Adapter A. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click Start and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). B. Click the Next button. C. After reading the License Agreement, click Next if you agree, or Cancel to end the installation. Software Installation and Configuration for Windows 98, Me, and 2000 B Attention Windows XP users: Go directly to Step 2. D. The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a wireless mode. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to network with computers on your wired network using a wireless access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless computers to network directly with each other. In the SSID field, enter the SSID of your wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all low- ercase). Click Next. For added security, Linksys rec- ommends that you change the default SSID to a unique name. E. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step F now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, select the type of network your notebook will con- nect to, 802.11a or 802.11b. Click Next and go to Step F. F. The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it starts to copy files. Click Next if you are satisfied with your set- tings, or click Back to change any settings. D E Installation of the WPC51AB is different for different versions of Windows. • For Windows 98, Me, and 2000, go to Step 1 and then Step 2. • For Windows XP, go to Step 2 and then Step 3. C H F G

Instant Wireless® Series Dual-Band Wireless A+B Notebook Adapter Use this guide to install: WPC51AB User Guide