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®
A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
GHz
2.4
802.11g
Wireless-G
CompactFlash Card
User Guide
WIRELESS
Model No.
WCF54G
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Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 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 © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cau
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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: Setting Up the PDA 5 Overview 5 Setup Wizard 5 Chapter 4: Installing the CompactFlash Card 8 Overview 8 Installing the Card 8 Uninstalling the Card 9 Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Network 10 Overview 10 Connect to a Wireless Network 10 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card with
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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: Application Being Installed 6 Figure 3-6: Mobile Device 7 Figure 3-7: Congratulations 7 Figure 4-1: Successful Installation 8 Figure 4-2: CompactFlash Installation into PDA 8 Figure 4-3: Start Screen 9 Figure 4-4: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 9 Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 10 Figure 5-2:
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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 Screen 20 Figure 6-10: Select Profile Screen 21 Figure 6-11: Add/Edit Configuration Screen 21 Figure 6-12: SSID Screen 22 Figure 6-13: Wireless Security (WEP) Screen 22 Figure 6-14: Power Management Screen 23 Figure 6-15: SSID/Channel Screen 23 Figure 6-16: Wireless Security (WEP) Screen 24
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Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card. The Wireless-G CompactFlash Card installs directly into your Pocket PC using a CompactFlash Type II slot. The user-friendly software makes it a snap to set up, and you’re ready to share data, printers, or high-speed Internet access over your existing wireless network at speeds up to 54Mbps. It's also compatible with Wireless-B (802.11b) wireless networks. Use the Wireless Com
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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. Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the CompactFlash Card. Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and
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Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card The Front Panel The CompactFlash Card's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the CompactFlash Card is powered on. Link Green. If the Link LED is flickering, the CompactFlash Card is actively sending or receiving data to or from one of the devices on the network. Figure 2-1: Front Panel Chapter 2: Getting to
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Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 4 The Front Panel
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Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDA Overview This Setup Wizard will take you through all the steps necessary to install the Card’s software on your PC so it can communicate with the PDA. Connect your PDA to your PC. Make sure you have the Microsoft ActiveSync software installed on your PC. Refer to your PDA’s documentation for information on Microsoft ActiveSync software. Figure 3-1: PDA to PC Installation IMPORTANT: Do not insert the Card before installing the Setup Wi
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Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 4. When asked if you want to install the Linksys Wireless-G CompactFlash Card using the default application install directory, click Yes to continue. . Figure 3-4: Click Yes 5. A screen will appear to show that the application is being installed. Do NOT cancel. Figure 3-5: Application Being Installed Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDA 6 Setup Wizard
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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. Figure 3-6: Mobile Device 7. The Congratulations screen will appear when the installation is complete. Click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard. Figure 3-7: Congratulations Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDA 7 Setup Wizard
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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. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Setup Wizard software is installed before installing the Card. Installing the Card 1. After installing the Setup Wizard software, the Installation has completed successfully screen will appear on your PDA. Click OK. Figure 4-1: S
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Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 4. The Start screen in will appear for Pocket PC 2002 users. The default setting is Use server-assigned IP address. In most cases, you should keep the default setting. However, if you are using fixed IP addresses on your wireless network, then click the radio button next to Use specific IP address, and complete the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway fields. Click the OK button to close the screen. Figure 4-3: Start Screen 5. The Wireless Network Monitor
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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, click the Wireless Network Monitor icon at the bottom of the desktop. Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 2. The Status screen will appear. Click Configure Wireless Networks near the bottom of the screen. 3. Continue to the section for the Pocket PC operating system that your PDA uses
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Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Pocket PC 2003 1. Select your wireless network from the list and click Connect. Figure 5-3: Configure Wireless Networks 2. On the Settings screen, if your wireless network does not have Wireless Security-WEP, click OK, then go to step D. If your wireless network has Wireless Security-WEP, click Authentication. Figure 5-4: Settings Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Network 11 Connect to a Wireless Network
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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. Enter the Network key in the field and click OK. Figure 5-5: Configure Network Authentication 4. The next screen will show that the PDA is connected to the wireless network. Click OK. The installation of the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card is complete. Figure 5-6: PDA Connected Chapter 5: Connect
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Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Pocket PC 2002 1. When the Configure Wireless Networks screen appears, select the Default profile and click Edit. Figure 5-7: Configure Wireless Networks 2. On the Add/Edit Configuration screen, select Access Point from the drop-down menu for Wireless Mode. Click Next. Figure 5-8: Add/Edit Configuration Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Network 13 Connect to a Wireless Network
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Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 3. On the next screen, enter the name of your wireless network in the SSID field. You can click Scan to search for an existing wireless network name. Click Next. Figure 5-9: SSID 4. If your wireless network has Wireless Security-WEP, check Wireless Security (WEP). Then select Use Hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) and enter the WEP key in a Key field. Click Next. Figure 5-10: Wireless Security (WEP) Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Network 14 Connect to a Wireless Network
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Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 5. Power Management is a power saving mode. The lower power consumption may also lower the wireless performance. To enable Power Management, select On. To disable Power Management, select Off. Then, click Finish. Figure 5-11: Power Management 6. You will return to the Select Profile screen. Click OK. The installation of the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card is complete. Figure 5-12: Select Profile Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Network 15 Connect to a Wireless Netw
