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USER GUIDE
Wireless-N PCI Adapter
with Dual-Band
Model: WMP600N
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About This Guide About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may see various icons that call attention to specific items. Below is a description of these icons: NOTE: This check mark indicates that there is a note of interest and is something that you should pay special attention to while using the product. WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is a caution or warning and it is something that could damage your property or product. WEB: T
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 Bracket Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Use of the Low-Profile Bracket (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2 General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Product Overview Chapter 1 1. There are two screws that attach the PCI board to its Chapter 1: standard-sized bracket. Remove both screws. Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Wireless-N PCI Adapter with Dual-Band. Using the latest wireless networking technology, the Adapter adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your notebook computer. To help protect your data and privacy, you can use industrial-strength WPA2 encryption to protect your wireless connection. T
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Wireless Security Checklist Chapter 2 Chapter 2: 4. Enable encryption Wireless Security Checklist Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so Equivalent Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them for wireless communication. at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radi
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Configuration The Linksys Wireless Manager is used to configure the Adapter. The Wireless Manager lets you search for available wireless networks, establish or terminate a connection with a wireless network, and save a wireless network’s settings. How to Access the Wireless Manager After you have installed the Adapter, the Linksys Wireless Manager icon appears in the system tray of your computer. If the Adapter is connected to a wireless networ
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 To connect to a wireless network, go to How to Connect to 5. The Checking Connection screen appears while the a Wireless Network, page 4. To disconnect from a wireless Wireless Manager establishes the wireless connection. network, select the network, and click Disconnect. To When it is finished, click Next. refresh the list of available networks, click Search Again. How to Connect to a Wireless Network Follow these instructions to connect to a wireless network
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 How to Connect to a Hidden Wireless Network NOTE: If your wireless network is NOT hidden, select My network is not hidden, and then click Next. Follow the instructions on the next NOTE: By default, a wireless network’s router screen—verify that your network router is broadcasts the network name (SSID). A “hidden” powered on and is within range of the Adapter, wireless network is a network whose router has and then click Retry to search for wireless been
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 5. The Checking Connection screen appears. How to Connect Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup On the Connect to a Wireless Network screen, the Wi-Fi Protected Setup icon ( ) indicates a network that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Follow these instructions to connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. NOTE: Before you begin, make sure the router and the computer with the Adapter are in the same room. 1. On the Connect to a Wireless Network screen, s
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 5. The Adapter connects to the network. Enter the Adapter’s PIN Number Connecting to the Network via Wi-Fi Protected Setup Enter the PIN Number 1. Access the web-based utility of the router. (Refer to the NOTE: If the connection cannot be set up, the router’s documentation for instructions.) message, “Registration failed” appears. If this 2. On the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, enter happens, use one of two options: the Adapter’s PIN number in the ap
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 How to Connect to a Saved Network Saved Networks To connect to a saved network, follow these instructions. When you connect to a wireless network, you can save its settings so that it will be easier to reconnect to the network 1. In the Connect to a Wireless Network screen, select at a later time. This is most helpful with hidden networks; Saved networks from the View drop-down menu. if you do not save a hidden network’s settings, you will 2. The screen disp
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Troubleshooting Appendix A Appendix A: Troubleshooting Your computer does not recognize the Adapter. Make sure that the Adapter is properly inserted into the PCI slot. The Adapter does not work properly. 1. Power down the computer. 2. Remove the Adapter. 3. Reinsert the Adapter into the computer’s PCI slot. 4. Power on the computer. Your computer cannot communicate with other networked computers in the Infrastructure configuration. 1. Make sure that the computers are powered on. 2. Make su
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Windows Vista Configuration Appendix B 3. Select your network, and then click Connect. Appendix B: Windows Vista Configuration Windows Vista Configuration After you have installed the Adapter, the Windows Vista Wireless Network Configuration utility icon appears on your computer’s system tray. Select Network Wireless Network Configuration Utility Icon 4. If your network has wireless security, go to step 5. When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of your wir
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Windows Vista Configuration Appendix B 5. Enter the security key, WEP key, or passphrase (also 7. This screen appears when you are connected to your known as a pre-shared key), depending on your type network. Select Save this network, if you want to save of security. Click Connect. your settings. Click Close. Secured Network Connected to Network 6. This screen appears while the Adapter connects to 8. The Set Network Location screen may appear to help your network. Do not cancel, unless you wa
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Windows Vista Configuration Appendix B 9. This screen varies according to the selected location. Click Close. Network Settings Saved NOTE: For help with the Windows Vista Wireless Network Configuration utility, refer to Windows Vista Help and Support, by clicking Vista’s Start button > Help and Support. Your computer is now connected to your wireless network. Wireless-N PCI Adapter with Dual-Band 12
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Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix C New Wireless Connection Appendix C: 1. After installing the Adapter, the Windows XP Wireless Windows XP Wireless Zero Zero Configuration icon appears in your computer’s system tray. Double-click the icon. Configuration Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration NOTE: If you have WPA2 wireless security, refer Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Icon to Update for Windows XP (KB893357) on the microsoft.com website to be able to connect 2. Th
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Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix C 4. If your network uses WEP wireless security, enter the WEP Key in the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. If your network uses WPA Personal wireless security, enter the Passphrase in the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. Click Connect. Wireless Security NOTE: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a passphrase. Enter the exact WEP key used by your wireless router or access point. 5. Your wire
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Specifications Appendix D Appendix D: Specifications Model WMP600N Standards IEEE 802.11a/b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 LEDs Link/Act # of Antennas 2 External Dipole Antennas Connector Type R-SMA Detachable (Yes/No) Yes RF Pwr (EIRP) in dBm 802.11n @ 2.4 GHz: 13.5 dBm ±1 dBm 802.11n @ 5 GHz: 12 dBm ±1.5 dBm 802.11g: 13.5 dBm ±1 dBm 802.11a: 2 dBm ±1.5 dBm Receive Sensitivity 802.11a/g 16 Mbps: 10-5 BER @ -90 dBm, typical 802.11a/g 54Mbps: 10-5 BER @ -72 dBm, typical 802.11n
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Warranty Information Appendix E service offerings. This limited warranty shall not apply to Appendix E: such third party software or service offerings. This limited warranty does not guarantee any continued availability Warranty Information of a third party’s service for which this product’s use or operation may require. Limited Warranty TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, Linksys warrants this Linksys hardware product against
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Warranty Information Appendix E rejected. Do not include any other items with the product you are returning to Linksys. Defective product covered by this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and returned to you without charge. Customers outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges, custom duties, VAT and other associated taxes and charges. Repairs or replacements not covered under this limited warranty will be subject t
