Q87-HGA5S-5Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Speedbooster

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. ® Model No. PCI Adapter Wireless-G WMP54GS User Guide WIRELESS GHz 2.4 802.11g with SpeedBooster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 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. How to Use This User Guide This User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the Wireless-G PCI Adapter easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide: In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this: Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this: Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the “List of Figures” section in the “Table of Contents”. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Wireless-G PCI Adapter. This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Wireless-G PCI Adapter. This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Wireless-G PCI Adapter. word: definition. Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description WMP54GS-UG-40220NC KL Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction1 Welcome1 What’s in this Guide?2 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network4 Network Topology4 Roaming4 Network Layout5 Chapter 3: Software Installation and Configuration for Windows 2000, 98, and ME 6 Chapter 4: Connecting the PCI Adapter11 Chapter 5: Driver Installation for Windows XP13 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration14 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor16 Overview16 Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor16 The Link Information Tab16 The Site Survey Tab19 The Profiles Tab20 Creating a New Profile22 Appendix A: Troubleshooting26 Common Problems and Solutions26 Frequently Asked Questions27 Appendix B: Wireless Security30 Security Precautions30 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks30 Appendix C: Windows Help33 Appendix D: Glossary34 Appendix E: Specifications38 Appendix F: Warranty Information39 Appendix G: Regulatory Information40 Appendix H: Contact Information42 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen6 Figure 3-2: The License Agreement Screen7 Figure 3-3: The Wireless Mode Screen7 Figure 3-4: The Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Screen8 Figure 3-5: The Wireless Security Screen8 Figure 3-6: The Check Settings Screen9 Figure 3-7: The Windows Digital Signature Screen9 Figure 3-8: The Congratulations Screen10 Figure 4-1: Your Computer’s PCI slot with Adapter installed11 Figure 4-2: Proper Positioning of the Antenna12 Figure 5-1: XP Setup Welcome Screen13 Figure 5-2: Windows logo testing screen13 Figure 5-3: New Hardware Found screen13 Figure 5-4: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon14 Figure 5-5: Network Connection - No WEP14 Figure 5-6: Network Connection - WEP15 Figure 5-7: Optional Settings15 Figure 6-1: The Link Information Tab16 Figure 6-2: The Link Information Tab - More Information17 Figure 6-3: The Link Information Tab - Statistics18 Figure 6-4: The Site Survey Tab19 Figure 6-5: The Profiles Tab20 Figure 6-6: Importing a Profile21 Figure 6-7: Exporting a Profile21 Figure 6-8: The Profiles Tab22 Figure 6-9: Create Connection Profile22 Figure 6-10: Profiles - Network Settings23 Figure 6-11: Profiles - Wireless Mode23 Figure 6-12: Profiles - Ad-Hoc Settings24 Figure 6-13: Profiles - Security Settings24 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Figure 6-14: Profiles - Confirm New Settings25 Figure 6-15: Profiles - Congratulations25 1 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G PCI Adapter. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever. Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network. This adapter communicates over the 54Mbps 802.11g wireless standard, which is almost five times faster than 802.11b. But since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, the Adapter can also communicate with the widely used 11Mbps 802.11b standard. PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network. The included Setup Wizard will walk you through configuring the adapter to your network's settings, step by step. Then just slide it into your computer's PCI Card slot and enjoy network access with the freedom of wireless. Once you're connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet, and share files and other resources such as printers and network storage with other computers on the network. At home, you can surf the web or use instant messaging to chat with friends while sitting out on the patio. Your wireless connection is protected by the new, industrial-strength security of Wireless Protected Access (WPA). Get connected to current-standard 802.11b networks today, and be prepared for the future with the Wireless-G PCI Adapter from Linksys. 802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your PC. network: a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. 802.11g an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operat…

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21 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor The Profiles Tab Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Import - Click the Import button to import a profile that has been saved in another location. Select the appropriate file and click the Open button. Export - To save the profile(s) in a different location, click the Export button. Direct Windows to the appropriate folder and click the OK button. Delete - Click the Delete button to delete a profile. Click the X (Close) button in the upper right corner to exit the Wireless Network Monitor. Figure 6-7: Exporting a Profile Figure 6-6: Importing a Profile 22 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Creating a New Profile 1. On the Profiles tab, click the New button to create a new profile. 2. When the Create connection profile screen appears, enter a name for the new profile. Click OK to save the profile name or click Cancel to return to the previous screen. Figure 6-9: Create Connection Profile Figure 6-8: The Profiles Tab 23 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 3. Enter your network’s settings on the Network Settings screen, which appears next. If your network has a DHCP server (or Router), click the radio button next to Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) and click the Next button to continue. If your network does not have a DHCP server (or router), click the radio button next to Specify the IP address. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS appropriate for your network. Enter each address in this format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (the x’s represent the numbers that make up each address). You must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS addresses, then leave these fields alone. IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network. Subnet Mask - The Adapter’s Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired network’s Subnet Mask. Default Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here. DNS - Enter the DNS addresses of your network here. Click the Next button to continue or the Cancel button to return to the previous screen. 4. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a wireless access point, and continue to Step 6. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless computers to communicate directly with each other. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. SSID - The SSID is the unique name shared among all devices in your wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, which can be any keyboard character. Infrastructure Mode - This mode allows wireless and wired networks to communicate through an access point. Continue to Step 6 if selecting this mode. Ad-Hoc Mode - This mode allows wireless-equipped computers to communicate directly with each other. No access point is used. Figure 6-11: Profiles - Wireless Mode Figure 6-10: Profiles - Network Settings 24 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 5. The Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen, for those who chose an Ad-hoc network, will appear next. Select the correct operating channel for your network from the Channel drop-down menu. Then, select the Network Mode from the drop-down menu. Click the Next button to continue or click the Back button to change any settings. Channel - The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network. If you are unsure about which channel to use, select the default channel (Channel 6). Network Mode - Select Mixed Mode, and both Wireless-G and Wireless-B computers will be allowed on the network, but the speed will be reduced. Select G-Only Mode for maximum speed, but no Wireless-B users will be allowed on the network. 6. The Security Settings screen allows you to set the security level for your network. Enable or disable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption for your wireless network. If you enable WEP, enter a Passphrase or WEP key. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. For more information about the information on this screen, you can also click the Help button. WEP - If you do not want to use WEP encryption, choose Disabled. To use WEP encryption (recommended to increase network security), select 64-bit or 128-bit WEP from the drop-down menu, and enter either a Passphrase or WEP key. Passphrase - Instead of manually entering WEP keys, you can enter a Passphrase, so that a WEP key is automatically generated. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. This passphrase must match the passphrase of your wireless network and is compatible with other Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key(s) manually on those products.) WEP Key - This WEP key must match the WEP key of your wireless network. If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly ten hexadecimal characters. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”. TX Key - This allows you to access different WEP keys used by different routers or access points in your network. Choose the TX Key used in that network. For instance, if the device uses TX Key 3, use TX Key 3. If you’re not using multiple WEP Keys, leave this set at 1. Authentication - Select the Authentication method used by your network. Open Authentication does not employ WEP keys. Shared Authentication emp…

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Cisco-Linksys, LLC 121 Theory Drive Irvine, CA 92612 (USA) Phone: 949-823-3188 Fax: 949-823-3002 Agency Authorization Letter Date: October 20, 2004 To whom it may concern: We, the undersigned, hereby authorize Advance Data Technology Corp. (ADT) of Taiwan to act on our behalf, as our agent, in the following matters related to the FCC approval of our products: report submittal, related correspondence, the signing of all documents relating to these matters, and any other lawful activity necessary to obtain such certification. Any act carried out by ADT within the scope of this authorization shall have the same effects as our own. This authorization shall expire six months from the original date. If you have any questions regarding the authorization, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Thank you! Sincerely yours, _________________________________________ Jennifer Yu / Associate Engineer Cisco-Linksys, LLC Tel.: ( 949 ) 823-3188 Fax: ( 949 ) 823-3002 [email protected]

Cisco-Linksys, LLC 121 Theory Drive Irvine, CA 92612 (USA) Phone: 949-823-3188 Fax: 949-823-3002 Date: October 20, 2004 FCC ID: Q87-HGA5S-5 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division Confidentiality Request Pursuant to Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commission’s Rules, the Applicant hereby requests confidential treatment of information accompanying this Application as outlined below: Schematics Block Diagram The above materials contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these matters might be harmful to the Applicant and provide unjustified benefits to its competitors. The Applicant understands that pursuant to Rule 0.457, disclosure of this Application and all accompanying documentation will not be made before the date of the Grant for this application. Sincerely yours, __________________________________________ Jennifer Yu / Associate Engineer Cisco-Linksys, LLC Tel.: ( 949 ) 823-3188 Fax: ( 949 ) 823-3002 [email protected]

Cisco-Linksys, LLC 121 Theory Drive Irvine, CA 92612 (USA) Phone: 949-823-3188 Fax: 949-823-3002 Date: October 20, 2004 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (DoC) Cisco-Linksys, LLC declares that the equipment described in this document is within the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations listed below: Product Name: Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Model Number: WMP54GS This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to IEEE ANSI C63.4 and FCC Part 15 subpart B of the Rules and Regulations. The test result has been shown in the ADT test report with numbered FD931009L01 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operation at this frequency. Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Linksys could void the user’s authority to operate the device. Jennifer Yu / Associate Engineer Cisco-Linksys, LLC Tel.: ( 949 ) 823-3188 Fax: ( 949 ) 823-3002 [email protected]

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FCC ID: Q87-HGA5S-5 Report No. RF931009L01 Operational Description This device is a Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster which operates in the 2.4GHz frequency spectrum with throughput of up to 54Mbps which OFDM technique will be applied. If the signal to noise radio is too poor which could not support 54Mbps, the 11Mbps data rate with CCK technique will be applied. The transmitter of the EUT is powered by host equipment. The antenna is Dipole antenna with RSMA antenna connector. Under normal use condition, the user has to keep at least 20cm separation distance between radiator and the body of the user. The other instruction, please have a look at the users manual.

FCC ID: Q87-HGA5S-5 Report No: SA931009L01 1 RF EXPOSURE REPORT REPORT NO.: SA931009L01 MODEL NO.: WMP54GS ACCORDING: FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure IEEE C95.1 APPLICANT: Cisco-Linksys, LLC ADDRESS: 121 Theory Drive Irvine, CA 92612, U.S.A. ISSUED BY: Advance Data Technology Corporation TEST LOCATION: No. 19, Hwa Ya 2 nd Rd., Wen Hwa Tsuen, Kwei Shan Hsiang, Taoyuan Hsien 333, Taiwan, R.O.C. FCC ID: Q87-HGA5S-5 Report No: SA931009L01 2 RF Exposure Measurement (Mobile Device) 1. Introduction In this document, we try to prove the safety of radiation harmfulness to the human body for our product. The limit for Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) specified in FCC 1.1310 is followed. The Gain of the antenna used in this product is measured in a Fully Anechoic Chamber (FAC) calibrated for antenna measurement in ADT, and also the maximum total power input to the antenna is measured. Through the Friis transmission formula and the maximum gain of the antenna, we can calculate the distance, away from the product, where the limit of MPE is reached. Although the Friis transmission formula is a far field assumption, the calculated result of that is an over-prediction for near field power density. We will take that as the worst case to specify the safety range. 2. RF Exposure Limit According to FCC 1.1310: The criteria listed in the following table shall be used to evaluate the environmental impact of human exposure to radio-frequency (RF) radiation as specified in 1.1307(b) LIMITS FOR MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) Frequency Range (MHz) Electric Field Strength (V/m) Magnetic Field Strength (A/m) Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) Average Time (minutes) (A)Limits For Occupational / Control Exposures 300-1500......F/3006 1500-100,000......56 (B)Limits For General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure 300-1500......F/15006 1500-100,000......1.030 F = Frequency in MHz FCC ID: Q87-HGA5S-5 Report No: SA931009L01 3 3. Friis Formula Friis transmission formula : Pd = (Pout*G) / (4*pi*r 2 ) where Pd = power density in mW/cm 2 Pout = output power to antenna in mW G = gain of antenna in linear scale Pi = 3.1416 R = distance between observation point and center of the radiator in cm If we know the maximum Gain of the antenna and the total power input to the antenna, through the calculation, we will know the MPE value at distance r. Ref. : David K. Cheng, Field and Wave Electromagnetics, Second Edition, Page 640, Eq. (11-133). 4 EUT Operating condition The software provided by Manufacturer enabled the EUT to transmit and receive data at lowest, middle and highest channel individually. 5. Classification The antenna of the product, under normal use condition, is at least 20cm away from the body of the user. Warning statement to the user for keeping at least 20cm or more separation distance with the antenna should be included in users manual. So, this device is classified as Mobile Device. FCC ID: Q87-HGA5S-5 Report No: SA931009L01 4 6. Test Results 6.1 Antenna Gain The maximum Gain measured in Fully Anechoic Chamber is 5dBi or 3.1623 (numeric). 6.2 Output Power Into Antenna & RF Exposure value at distance 20cm: For 2.4GHz band: Channel Channel Frequency (MHz) Output Power to Antenna (mW) Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) Limit of Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) 1241228.3140.0181.0 6243728.2490.0181.0 11246228.4450.0181.0

FCC ID: Q87-HGA5S-5 Report No.: RF931009L011Issued: Oct. 21, 2004 FCC TEST REPORT REPORT NO.: RF931009L01 MODEL NO.: WMP54GS RECEIVED: Oct. 11, 2004 TESTED: Oct. 12 ~ Oct. 14, 2004 APPLICANT: Cisco-Linksys, LLC ADDRESS: 121 Theory Drive Irvine, CA 92612, U.S.A. ISSUED BY: Advance Data Technology Corporation LAB ADDRESS: No. 47, 14th Ling, Chia Pau Tsuen, Lin Kou Hsiang 244, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C. TEST LOCATION: No. 19, Hwa Ya 2 nd Rd., Wen Hwa Tsuen, Kwei Shan Hsiang, Taoyuan Hsien 333, Taiwan, R.O.C. This test report consists of 67 pages in total. It may be duplicated completely for legal use with the approval of the applicant. It should not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of our laboratory. The client should not use it to claim product endorsement by CNLA, A2LA or any government agencies. The test results in the report only apply to the tested sample. 0528 ILAC MRA No. 2177-01 FCC ID: Q87-HGA5S-5 Report No.: RF931009L012Issued: Oct. 21, 2004 Table of Contents 1 CERTIFICATION ..........................................................................................................4 2 SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS ..................................................................................5 2.1MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY ...............................................................................5 3 GENERAL INFORMATION ..........................................................................................6 3.1GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF EUT.............................................................................6 3.2DESCRIPTION OF TEST MODES...............................................................................7 3.3GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF APPLIED STANDARDS..............................................7 3.4DESCRIPTION OF SUPPORT UNITS .........................................................................8 3.5 CONFIGURATION OF SYSTEM UNDER TEST .........................................................9 4 TEST TYPES AND RESULTS ....................................................................................10 4.1CONDUCTED EMISSION MEASUREMENT .............................................................10 4.1.1 LIMITS OF CONDUCTED EMISSION MEASUREMENT...........................................10 4.1.2 TEST INSTRUMENTS................................................................................................10 4.1.3 TEST PROCEDURES ................................................................................................ 11 4.1.4 DEVIATION FROM TEST STANDARD ...................................................................... 11 4.1.5 TEST SETUP .............................................................................................................12 4.1.6 EUT OPERATING CONDITIONS ...............................................................................12 4.1.7 TEST RESULTS .........................................................................................................13 4.2RADIATED EMISSION MEASUREMENT ..................................................................19 4.2.1 LIMITS OF RADIATED EMISSION MEASUREMENT................................................19 4.2.2 TEST INSTRUMENTS................................................................................................20 4.2.3 TEST PROCEDURES ................................................................................................21 4.2.4 DEVIATION FROM TEST STANDARD ......................................................................21 4.2.5 TEST SETUP .............................................................................................................22 4.2.6 EUT OPERATING CONDITIONS ...............................................................................22 4.2.7 TEST RESULTS .........................................................................................................23 4.2.8 TEST RESULTS (A) ...................................................................................................25 4.2.9 TEST RESULTS (B)....................................................................................................28 4.36dB BANDWIDTH MEASUREMENT .........................................................................31 4.3.1 LIMITS OF 6dB BANDWIDTH MEASUREMENT .......................................................31 4.3.2 TEST INSTRUMENTS................................................................................................31 4.3.3 TEST PROCEDURE...................................................................................................32 4.3.4 DEVIATION FROM TEST STANDARD ......................................................................32 4.3.5 TEST SETUP .............................................................................................................32 4.3.6 EUT OPERATING CONDITIONS ...............................................................................32 FCC ID: Q87-HGA5S-5 Report No.: RF931009L013Issued: Oct. 21, 2004 4.3.7 TEST RESULTS (A) ...................................................................................................33 4.3.8 TEST RESULTS (B) ...................................................................................................33 4.4MAXIMUM PEAK OUTPUT POWER .........................................................................41 4.4.1 LIMITS OF MAXIMUM PEAK OUTPUT POWER MEASUREMENT..........................41 4.4.2 TEST INSTRUMENTS................................................................................................41 4.4.3 TEST PROCEDURES ................................................................................................42 4.4.4 DEVIATION FROM TEST STANDARD ......................................................................42 4.4.5 TEST SETUP .............................................................................................................42 4.4.6 EUT OPERATING CONDITIONS .....................…

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FCC ID: Q87-HGA5S-5 Report No.: RF931009L0165Issued: Oct. 21, 2004 5 PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE TEST CONFIGURATION CONDUCTED EMISSION TEST FCC ID: Q87-HGA5S-5 Report No.: RF931009L0166Issued: Oct. 21, 2004 RADIATED EMISSION TEST