Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit WCF54G du fabricant Linksys
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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . CompactFlash Card Wir eless- G WCF54G User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11g.
Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 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. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc.
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: .
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: Ap.
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 Scr.
1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card. The Wireless-G CompactFlash Card installs directly into your Pocket PC using a CompactFlash T ype II slot.
2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? 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 .
3 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactF lash Card The Front Panel Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card The Front P anel The CompactFlash Card's LEDs, where infor mation about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel.
4 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactF lash Card The Front Panel Wireless-G CompactFlash Card.
5 Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDA Overview Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDA Overview This Setup Wizard will take you through all the steps necessar y to install the Ca rd’ s software on your PC so it can communicate with the PDA.
6 Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDA Setup Wizard Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 4. When asked if you want to install the Linksys Wireless-G CompactFlash Car d using the default application install directory , click Ye s to continue . . 5. A screen will appear to show that the application is being installed.
7 Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDA Setup Wizard 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 . 7. The Congratulations screen will appear when the insta llation is complete .
8 Chapter 4: Installing the Co mpactFlash Card Overview 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.
9 Chapter 4: Installing the Co mpactFlash Card Uninstalling the Card Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 4. The Start screen in will appear for Pocket PC 2002 users. The default setting is Use ser ver -assigned IP address . In most cases, you should keep the default setting.
10 Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Netwo rk Overview 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, c lick the Wireless Network Monitor icon at the bottom of the desktop .
11 Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Netwo rk Connect to a Wireless Network Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Pocket PC 2003 1. Select your wireless network from the list and click Connect . 2. On the Settings screen, if your wireless network does not have Wireless Security-WEP , click OK , then go to step D .
12 Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Netwo rk Connect to a Wireless Network 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 .
13 Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Netwo rk Connect to a Wireless Network Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Pocket PC 2002 1. When the Configure Wireless Networks screen appears, select the Default profile and clic k Edit . 2. On the Add/Edit Configuration screen, select Access P oint from the drop-down menu for Wireless Mode .
14 Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Netwo rk Connect to a Wireless Network Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 3. On the next screen, enter the name of your wireless network in the SSID field. Y ou can click Scan to search for an existing wireless network name .
15 Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Netwo rk Connect to a Wireless Network Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 5. Power Management is a power saving mode. The lo wer power consumption may also lower the wireless performance. T o enable Power Management, select On .
16 Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Netwo rk Connect to a Wireless Network Wireless-G CompactFlash Card.
17 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash C ard with the Wireless Network Monitor Overview Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card with the Wireless Network Monitor Overview the CompactFlash Card can be configured with the Wireless Network Monitor .
18 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash C ard with the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Power Management. P ower Management is a power savi ng mode. The lower power consumption may lower the wireless performance .
19 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash C ard with the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Advanced These advanced options are offered: Network T roubleshooting and Site Sur vey . See below for descriptio ns.
20 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash C ard with the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Metric 1- 4. This is a routing metric . T o update the IP address for the Card, click Repair . The Repair screen will appear .
21 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash C ard with the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Configure Wireless Networks T o configure or connect to a wireless network for a Pocket PC 2002, click Configure Wireless Networks.
22 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash C ard with the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Access Point Enter the name of your wireless network in the SSID field. Y ou can click Scan to search for an existing wireless network name .
23 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash C ard with the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Power Management is a power saving mode . The lower power consumption may lower the wireless perfor mance .
24 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash C ard with the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G CompactFlash Card If your wireless network has Wireless Security-WEP , check Wireless Security (WEP) . For most wireless networks, select Use Hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) and enter the WEP key .
25 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions. ” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur d uring the installation and operation of this product.
26 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G CompactFlash Card What 802.11b features are supported? The product supports the following 802.11b functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Power Management What 802.
27 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Can Wireless products support printer sharing? Wireless products perform the same function as LAN products. Therefore , Wireless products can work with NetWare , Windows 2000, or other LAN operating systems to support printer or file sh aring.
28 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Appendix B: Wireless Securit y Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible . Th e current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation.
29 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G CompactFlash Card SSID. There are several things to k eep in mind about the SSID: 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 .
30 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G CompactFlash Card WP A Pre-Shar ed Key . If you do not have a RADIUS server , select the type of algorithm, TKIP .
31 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Appendix C: Glossar y 802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - A wireless networking standar d that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.
32 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Buffer - A shared or assigned memor y area that is us ed to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other .
33 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G CompactFlash Card DTIM ( D elivery T raffic I ndication M essage) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency .
34 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP ( I nternet P rotocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.
35 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G CompactFlash Card OFDM ( O rthogonal F requency D ivision M ultiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower -speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit.
36 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G CompactFlash Card SMTP ( S imple M ail T ransfer P rotocol) - The sta ndard e-mail protocol on the Interne t. SNMP ( S imple N etwork M anagement P rotocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Software - Instructions for the computer .
37 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G CompactFlash Card TKIP ( T emporal K ey I ntegrity P rotocol) - a wireless encr yption protocol that provides dynamic encr yption keys for each packet transmitted. T opology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - T ransmission Rate.
38 Appendix D: Specifications Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Appendix D: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g, T ype II CompactFlash LEDs Link, Power T ransmit Power 802.
39 Appendix E: Warranty In formation Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Appendix E: 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.
40 Appendix F: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Appendix F: Regulator y Information FCC ST A TEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
41 Appendix F: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G CompactFlash Card EN 609 50 Safety EN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 T echnical requirements for Radio equipment. Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFT A co untries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation.
42 Appendix F: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. FCC P ART 68 ST A TEMENT This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules.
43 Appendix G: Contact I nformation Wireless-G CompactFlash Card Appendix G: 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.com or ftp.linksys.
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Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Linksys WCF54G c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Linksys WCF54G - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Linksys WCF54G, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Linksys WCF54G va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Linksys WCF54G, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Linksys WCF54G.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Linksys WCF54G. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Linksys WCF54G ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.