Linksys WMP300N Manual Do Utilizador

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Wireless-N PCI Adapter
Chapter 1:  Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Wireless-N PCI Adapter. Setting up your network and the Adapter is easier than ever.
How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility 
within your wireless network, whether it’s using the Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) standard. But 
with Wireless-N, it has even better range and speed.
But what does all of this mean?
Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers 
and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video 
games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.
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 walks you through configuring the Adapter to your wireless network settings, step by 
step. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you install and set up the Adapter using the Setup Wizard. These 
instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Adapter.
What’s in this User Guide?
This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-N PCI Adapter.
Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide.
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking.
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N PCI Adapter
This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.
Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N PCI Adapter
This chapter instructs you on how to install and configure the Adapter.
 
802.11b: a 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 a wireless networking standard that 
specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps 
and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.