Information of EC1000 : Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter

EC1000 : Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter

Give your laptop Gigabit speed capability. Just slide in the Gigabit Express Card Adapter and get ready to connect with lightning-fast speed and solid stability over almost any Gigabit network.

The adapter’s Gigabit port lets you connect to Gigabit networks with ultra-solid hard-wire
stability at fast speeds. Great for even the most bandwidth intensive activities, like high definition video, high-quality media publishing, high-capacity networking, file sharing and data-basing.

Installs in ExpressCard/34 or /54 slots. Auto-sensing technology automatically detects the
connected network’s speed and adjusts to let you connect at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps.

Integrated pop-up connector folds flat when not in use—no dongles to break or lose. Low
power consumption goes easy on your laptop battery.

Features
• Compliant with ExpressCard standard
• ExpressCard interface with 2.5Gbps signaling
• 10/100/1000Mbps data rate auto-negotiation
• Automatic MDI/MDIX crossover at all speed
• Compact and robust design perfect solution for all network users, both desktop and mobile
• Wake On LAN (WOL) power management support*
* PC must support WOL for this feature to function

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Specifications
Model EC1000
Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ab, and IEEE 802.3z
Ports 1 RJ-45 Ethernet port
Cabling Type Category 5e or better
LED Indicators 10/100/1000
Connector Type RJ-45, PCI-Express

Environmental
Dimensions 1.3" x 0.2" x 4.25" (34 x 5 x 108 mm)
Unit Weight 0.88 oz (25 g)
Power 3.3V Power Consumption:
Active: Tx: 600 mA (Maximum
Rx: 600 mA (Maximum)
Idle: 150 mA (Maximum)
Certifications FCC Part15 Class B /CE/VCCI and ICES-003
Operating Temp. 32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC)
Storage Temp. 32 to 158ºF (0 to 70ºC)
Operating Humidity 0% to 90% Noncondensing
Storage Humidity 0% to 90% Noncondensing

Package Contents
• EC1000 Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter
• Start Here Folder with Setup Wizard CD
• Network cable

Minimum Requirements
• Notebook with PCI-Express slot
• Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
• CD-ROM Drive

What is the the difference between WEP, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, and RADIUS ?

What's the difference between WEP, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, and RADIUS and why should each secutiy be used over others?


WEP.
This security mode is defined in the original IEEE 802.11 standard. This mode is no longer recommended because of its weak security protection. Users are urged to migrate to WPA2.
Encryption : Select a level of WEP encryption, 40 / 64 bits (10 hex digits) or 104 / 128 bits (26 hex digits).
Passphrase : If you want to generate WEP keys using a Passphrase, then enter the Passphrase in the field provided and click the Generate key.
Key 1-4 If you want to manually enter WEP keys, then complete the fields provided. Each WEP key can consist of the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9". It should be 10 characters in length for 40/64-bit encryption or 26 characters in length for 104/128-bit encryption.

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WPA-Personal.
WPA2-Personal is recommended.
Encryption :

The default is TKIP or AES.

Pre-Shared Key :
Enter a key of 8-63 characters.

Key Renewal :
Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the device how often it should change encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds.

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WPA2-Personal.
Encryption :
The default is TKIP or AES.

Pre-Shared Key
Enter a key of 8-63 characters.

Key Renewal
Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the device how often it should change encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds.

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WPA-Enterprise.
This WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server for client authentication. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the device.) Note: WPA2-Enterprise is recommended.

Encryption
The default is TKIP or AES.

RADIUS Server
Enter the RADIUS server's IP address.

RADIUS Port
Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server. The default is 1812.

Shared Key
Enter the key used by the device and RADIUS server.

Key Renewal
Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the device how often it should change encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds.

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WPA2-Enterprise.
This WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server for client authentication. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the device.)

Encryption
The default is TKIP or AES.

RADIUS Server
Enter the RADIUS server's IP address.

RADIUS Port
Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server. The default is 1812.

Shared Key
Enter the key used by the device and RADIUS server.

Key Renewal
Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the device how often it should change encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds.

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RADIUS
WPA2-Enterprise is recommended.

RADIUS Server
Enter the RADIUS server's IP address.

RADIUS Port
Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server. The default is 1812.

Shared Key
Enter the key used by the device and RADIUS server

Cannot connect to WAP4400N from a Macintosh Computer.

Unable to connect from a Macintosh computer to WAP4400N when WPA2 is enabled.

Solution :
Upgrade the firmware on WAP4400N to 1.2.17
Reset the WAP4400N. Reconfigure with appropriate settings.
Should work !!!

LELA

Linksys Easy Link Advisor

Linksys Easy Link Advisor (LELA) is an application distributed by Linksys that provides an easy way to setup, manage, view, add and repair the network. Its like having a Linksys geek in your home helping you to get the most out of your home network. LELA comes with all the new routers from Linksys. Linksys EasyLink Advisor automatically sets up your home network. LELA can locate every computer, router, storage unit, camera, print server and other device connected to your network. If you already have a wireles router / modem, LELA can help you to optimise the performance of the network by simplyfing the addition of devices and providing an overview of all the devices those are installed. LELA works in the background, watching your network. It will alert you of new devices, poblems, security vulnerabilities and the updates. LELA 3.0 can be used with any routers that have firmware consist of HNAP.




Look at the following pics and you'll see how easy it is to install and use LELA.


You can select any device from the list as shown in the picture and view its details like the IP Address or MAC Address and even configure the wireless settings like Changing the SSID and Enabling/Disabling the wireless encryption. You can also change the router's password here. Now you nomore need to open the setup page to change the router's password or to configre the wireless settings. It also displays the number of computers and other network devices and their names along with an appropriate icon. You can refresh the page anytime. The refresh button is on the top right hand side. You can kick out any device at any time.

Follow the Welcome Screen to add a computer or any networking device to the network. If you exit the welcome screen, you can add/remove the computers or devices anytime from the LELA application. To connect any device wireless to the network, you need to know the name of the network (SSID) and the encryption (wireless security). You can view the name of the network from the wireless devices and connect. You can change the wireless encryption anytime, but changing the wireless security setting on the router will affect all the wireless devices connected to the router / modem. You'll need to configure the wireless settings on all the computers/devices connected to the router.

While LELA was originally designed for Linksys' N routers, it will still work with most of Linksys' G routers. Linksys recommends that you install Windows XP or Vista (x64 and x86) Operating System on your computer. A minimum of 512 MB RAM is required (1 GB is recommended). The network map shows your network devices, the name of your wireless network (SSID), network status, menu options, alerts (if any), and updates (if any). You can manually check for the updates (From network map/list, click on the Updates button, and then select Check for Updates). It also shows you if any unauthorised device is trying to access your network as shown in the picture. You can stop the Internet access to that device anytime. You can even Print the Network Settings. To change the language, On the network map/list, click on File > Preferences > Language. At the initial launch of LELA 3.0, only the WRT160N and the WRT310N firmware will contain HNAP.

Wireless Security

Important tips to secure the Wireless Network on the Linksys Router.

Change the default password of the Router / Access Point :

In the setup page click on Administration tab and change the password there, click Save Settings.

Enable Wireless Encryption :

In the Setup page, click Wireless and than click Wireless Security (subtab).

Setup Mac Address Filtering :

Every wireless device has a unique mac address or a physical address. The routers maintains a table that keep track of the mac addresses of all the devices connecting to them. To setup the mac address filtering, on the setup page, click Wireless tab, click Wireless Access (sub tab). By enabling this feature, you can permit / prevent only certain computers' access to the router.

Assign Static IP Addresses to the computers :

By assigning static IP Address to the computer, you wont have to rely on the router's DHCP server. Also you can change the Local IP Address on the router. Remember the IP Addresses that is being assigned to the computers is in the network range of the Local IP Address of the router. After doing this, disable the DHCP on the router. All these settings can be done from the Setup page of the router.

Disable the SSID Broadcast :

If you disable the SSID broadcast the name of the network will no longer be displayed (broadcasted). A wireless profile needs to be created on the computer. Also try not connecting to any free hotspots, as it exposes the computer to security risks. Change the security encryption at regular intervals (eg. after every 2 months)

Validating Identity.

I have a WAG160N. Im able to go online from the computers connected to the modem with ethwrnet cable. However when i try connecting from computers those are wireless, im getting this error : Windows cannot find a certificate to logon to the network.
What do i do ?


Solution :

• Right click wireless connection icon
• Click on view available wireless network
• Than click on change advance settings inte left(SP2) or Advance(SP1)
• Click the second TAB on the top [Wireless networks]
• Clear preffered networks. Click on ADD below preffered network box.
• Put in the details for the titles mentioned below

Association(Tab)

• Network Name (SSID) : Put in your wireless network name
• Data Encryption should be check
• Network Authentication(Shared mode) should be unchecked
• Uncheck the box "The key is provideded for me automatically" and put the network key and confirm it.

Authentication(Tab)

• Check Enable IEEE 802.1x
• Now uncheck Authenticate as Computer when computer info is available
• Now uncheck Authenticate as as guest when user or Computer when computer info is unavailable
• Uncheck Enable IEEE 802.1x
• Click OK. Restart the computer. Should start working.

Also if you change the wireless security to WPA2 Personal, the chances of getting the same error are minimal.

WRT600N

WRT600N : A 4 in 1 device.

Internet-sharing Router and 4-port Gigabit Switch, with a built-in, dual-band, speed and range enhanced Wireless Access Point
Two simultaneous, separate, radio bands double your available bandwidth
MIMO technology uses multiple radios per band to create robust signals for maximum range and speed, with reduced dead spots

Connect a hard drive or flash-based USB storage device to allow access to your music, video, or data files from within your network, or through the Internet

Advanced wireless security and SPI firewall for protection from Internet attacks

The Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router is really four devices in one box. First, there's the dual-band Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect to the network without wires. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100/1000 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together at up to gigabit speeds. The Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.
It also includes a Storage Link that lets you easily add gigabytes of storage space onto your network using readily available USB 2.0 hard drives -- or plug in a USB flash disk for a convenient way to access your portable data files. The built-in Media Server streams music, video, and photos from the attached storage device to any UPnP compatible media adapter. And you can get to your files from anywhere in the world through the Internet.
The Access Point built into the Router uses a dual-band version of the very latest wireless networking technology, Wireless-N (draft 802.11n). By overlaying the signals of multiple radios for each band, Wireless-N's "Multiple In, Multiple Out" (MIMO) technology multiplies the effective data rate. Unlike ordinary wireless networking technologies that are confused by signal reflections, MIMO actually uses these reflections to increase the range and reduce "dead spots" in the wireless coverage area. The robust signals travel farther, maintaining wireless connections much farther than standard Wireless-G.
With Wireless-N, the farther away you are, the more speed advantage you get. It works great with standard Wireless-G, -A, and -B equipment, but when both ends of the wireless link are Wireless-N, the router can increase the throughput even more by using twice as much radio band, yielding speeds much faster than standard Wireless-G. But unlike other speed-enhanced technologies, Wireless-N can dynamically enable this double-speed mode for Wireless-N devices, while still connecting to other wireless devices at their respective fastest speeds. In congested areas, the "good neighbor" mode ensures that the Router checks for other wireless devices in the area before gobbling up the radio band.
Since the Router can operate in both the 2.4 and 5 gigahertz radio bands at the same time, it effectively doubles your available wireless bandwidth. For instance, you could set up your network to handle video streaming on one radio band, and use the other band for simultaneous data transfers -- avoiding any interference or collisions that would degrade the video performance.
To help protect your data and privacy, the Router can encode all wireless transmissions with industrial-strength 256-bit encryption. It can serve as your network's DHCP Server, has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks, and supports VPN pass-through. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.
The incredible speed of Wireless-N and gigabit wired networking is ideal for media-centric applications like streaming video, gaming, and Voice over IP telephony, and gives you plenty of headroom to run multiple media-intense data streams through the network at the same time, with no degradation in performance. With the Linksys Wireless-N Storage Link Router at the center of your home or office network, you can easily add storage, share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers and multi-player games, and run media-intensive applications at amazing speeds, without the hassle of stringing wires!

Enabling MAC Filtering in WAG300N

How to enable the MAC Address Filtering in WAG300N.

Connect a computer to WAG300N.
Open Internet Explorer.
In the Address Bar type : 192.168.1.1 [Default IP Address of WAG300N].
In the Popup for username and password, type admin for username and admin for password [default].

• Once in the setup page, click on Wireless, the second tab on the top.
• Than select Wireless MAC Filter [third sub tab under wireless.
• Here you need to enable the option.
• In the Access Restriction, you need to specify whether u want to prevent or permit the computers from accessing the Internet.
• With firmware 1.01.01, you can list upto 50 Wireless MAC Addresses.
• If you click on the Wireless Client List in the same page, you can see the MAC Addresses of the Wireless [DHCP clients] devices connected to the router.
• The MAC Address is generally located at the bottom of the devices.

Wireless Range !

Tips to improve the Wireless Range.

How Can the Range of a WiFi Network Be Boosted? The wireless signal strength depends on many variables. Like the position of the Router / Access Point, interfering devices, thickness of the walls, the adapter/receiver on the computers. We will discuss some factors that will help boost the wireless range and performance.

The router should not be placed in an isolated part of the house. The router should not be placed near a Television set or any other electronic devise. Avoid placing the router in a cupboard or behind any thing. If the wireless router is against an outside wall of the house , the signal will be weak on the other side of your home. Common sources of interference in residences include brick or plaster walls, microwave ovens, and cordless phones. But there are many other ways to boost the signal of the wireless network. Try keeping the Access Point / Router elevated from the floor and away from any electronic device. Open the Setup page of the Router [the default IP Address is 192.168.1.1] and change the Wireless Channel. Try different combinations to best optimse the coverage. For N-Series devices, keep the Radio Band to 40 MHz Channel, Wide Channel to 9 and Standard Channel to 11-2.462 GHz. If you are using a N-Series Access point / Router, also use a N-Series adaptgers to enjoy the N-Series Connectivity. If you place the router is a central position of the house, the wireless range will be covered in the entire house [ofcourse depends on the size of the house] all the devices will be able to connect wireless without any hassel. The N-Series provides a maximum speed of 270MBPS. You can also replace the wireless antennas on the router to boost the range. Like high gain antennas. Or adjust the position of the antenna on the router or the computers to get better reception. Try using a Range Expander to extend the wireless signal. Keep the firmware on the router and the drivers on the adapter updated.

Configure WRE54G !

How to Configure WRE54G with any wireless Access Point to increase the Range ?


A Range Expander is the easiest way to expand the wireless network range or coverage. You don't need to use any wire connection to your network. The use of a Range Expander enables wireless connectivity in the areas of the house where the wireless signal of the existing Access Point / router is weak and where the cabling is impracticle. A Range Expander is a perfect solution to help cover large areas in multi-story homes, warehouse environments, public spaces, and wireless "Hot Spots" -- anywhere you need extra coverage for your wireless network. If the existing wireless network is unsecured, the installation of the Range Expander is very simple. Just plug it in and press the Auto Configuration button. The Expander will find your wireless network and configure itself automatically. The Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander works with most Wi-Fi certified access points and wireless routers. And it works in both Wireless-G and Wireless-B modes so you'll get the benefits of increased coverage even with a mixed network.

The Default IP Address of the Range Expander is 192.168.1.240 The default Password is admin. To get an optimal range from WRE54G, place it at a farther location where a computer still receives signal from your wireless router or access point. WRE54G uses WDS (Wireless Distribution System) to associate / synchronise with the wireless Access Point / Router. The setup CD will detect WRE54G when run from an wireless computer. You can use another WRE54G to expand the Range of the previous one but remember that the transmission speed coming from each Expander will be half that of the source.

Click here to check the updated list of firmwares for Linksys devices.

WUSB100 !

WUSB100 : LINKSYS WUSB100 IEEE 802.11b/g USB 2.0 Wireless Network USB Adapter Up to 54Mbps Data Rates Up to 256-bit WEP,WPA

• High-speed, long-range, wireless networking for your desktop or notebook computer
  
• MIMO smart antenna technology captures faint signals for extended range and reduced dead spots
  
• Much faster than Wireless-G when connected to RangePlus or Wireless-N, but also works great with Wireless-G and -B devices
  
• Advanced wireless security: Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA2) with up to 256-bit encryption

The WUSB100 RangePlus Wireless Network USB Adapter is the simple way to add or upgrade wireless connectivity in your desktop or notebook computer. Just plug it into your computer's USB port and enjoy incredible high-speed wireless network access while retaining true mobility.

The WUSB100 RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter uses the very latest wireless networking technology to achieve extended range. Unlike ordinary wireless networking technologies that are confused by signal reflections, MIMO actually uses these reflections to increase the range and reduce "dead spots" in the wireless coverage area. The robust signal travels farther, maintaining wireless connections much farther than standard Wireless-G. And with MIMO, the farther away you are, the more speed advantage you get. It works great with standard Wireless-G and -B equipment, but when both ends of the wireless link use RangePlus technology, the throughput can be increased even more by using twice as much radio band.

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, wherever you wander. At home, you can surf the web or use instant messaging to chat with friends while sitting out on the patio. You'll also be able to connect with any of the growing number of public hotspots springing up in coffee shops, airport lounges, hotels and convention centers. Your wireless connection is protected by industrial-strength WPA2 encryption. The included Setup Wizard will walk you through configuring the adapter to your network's settings, step by step. Or you can manually install the drivers. It may cause the Blue Screen Of Death (BSOD) in Windows Vista, so keep the drivers updated.

Configure WVC54GC with Belkin Router !

How to Configure WVC54GC with a Belkin Router.

• The Linksys camera's Default IP Address is 192.168.1.115.
  
• The Belkin Router's Default IP Address is 192.168.2.1
  
• First, connect a computer to the camera with an Ethernet cable.
  
• Assign a Static IP Address to the computer : 192.168.1.10
  
• The Subnet Mask should be 255.255.255.0
  
• Default Gateway is not necessary.
  
• Open Internet Explorer, in the Address Bar type 192.168.1.115
  
• The Username and passwod is admin.
  
• On the setup page of the camera, click Setup.
  
• Change the IP Address to 192.168.2.115 [ from 192.168.1.115 ].
  
• In the Gateway, type the IP Address of the Belkin router [192.68.2.1].
  
• In the Wireless settings, put the SSID and security Exactly similar to that of the Belkin router.
  
• Network Type : Infrastructure. Save Settings. Remove the static IP from the computer.
  
• Powercycle the network. Port 1024 needs to be forwarded on the Belkin router.
  

It should work. :)

WRT160N

WRT160N : Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router

• Internet-sharing Router and 4-port Switch, with a built in speed and range enhanced Wireless Access Point
• MIMO technology uses multiple radios to create a robust signal that travels farther and reduces dead spots
• Much faster than Wireless-G, but also works great with Wireless-G and -B devices
• Wireless signals protected by wireless encryption, and your network protected from Internet attacks by a powerful SPI firewall

How to connect WRT160N with Virginmedia in UK.

• Connect the computer to any 1 of the 4 ports on the router.
  
• Reset the router for 10 seconds. The reset button is located at theback side of the router.
  
• The Powerlight on the router starts flashing. Turn the router OFF & turn the modem OFF.
  
• Turn the Modem ON first. Wait for 10 seconds. Turn the router ON.
  
• Try Internet from the computer connected to the router.
  
• You should be able to go online. If you are not abble to go online, Check the following : 
  
• The computer is not assigned a Static IP Address. If it is, change the setting to Obtain IP Address Automatically.
  
• Also check the DNS is assigned to Obtain Automatically.
  
• The connection is done properly.
  
• To open the Setup page, the default IP Address is : 192.168.1.1
• The default password is admin.
• This process applies to all Linksys routers like WRT54G, WRT54GR, WRT54GC, WRT54GL, WRT54GS, WRT100, WRT150N, WRT160N, WRT300N, WRT310N, WRT330N, WRT350N, WRT600N, WRT610N etc
  

WRT54GR and WRE54G v3.

How to connect the WRE54G to WRT54GR.

WRE54G uses Wireless Distribution System to communicate with the wireless devices.

• Make sure the firmwares on both the devices are latest.
• Connect a computer to the WRT54GR.
• Connect the WRE54G to WRT54GR.
• On the computer Open Internet Explorer [or any browser].
• In the address bar type : 192.168.1.1 [default IP Address] a popup should appear.
• Make sure the Popup blocker is Disabled.
• The default password is admin.
• Once in the Setup page click on Wireless [Second TAB on the top].
• In this TAB you can configure the wireless settings for tyhe router like the MODE, Name of the network [SSID] and the CHANNEL.
• Whatever settings you do here you need to copy the same on the Range Expander.
• Minimise the WRT54GR Setup Page. Open a new Internet Explorer.
• In the Address Bar type : 192.168.1.240 [Default IP Address of WRE54G].
  The default password is admin.
• Once in the Setup page configure the wireless settings same as that of the WRT54GR.
• Also if the wireless network is encrypted, do the relevant settings on the Range Expander.
• Save Settings. Turn OFF the WRT54GR and WRE54G.
• Place the WRE54G where the signal is weak.
• Turn the WRT54GR ON wait for 10 seconds.
• Turn the WRE54G ON. Check the lights.
• The ACTIVITY led lights up whenever there is a successful wireless connection and will flash whenever there is wireless network activity.
• The LINK led lights up when the Range Expander is powered ON. This light will appear blue when the Range Expander is connected to a functioning Access Point or wireless router. It will light up RED when there is NO Access Point or Wireless router to connected to or the settings on the RE does not match with the router.

Setup WPA on Linksys Router !

How can I set up WPA on my Linksys Router?

Step 1 : Access the router’s Setup page.

Step 2 : When the router’s web-based, setup page appears, click Wireless and select Wireless Security.

Step 3 : Select WPA Personal under the Security Mode drop-down menu.

Step 4 : Select TKIP on WPA Algorithms.

Step 5 : Enter your desired WPA Key on the WPA Shared Key field such as “MyPrivateKey.” This will serve as your network key whenever you connect to your wireless network.

NOTE : Do not share this key. This key will secure your wireless network. Leave Group Key Renewal to 3600 seconds.

Step 6 : Click Save Settings.