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Wireless-B PC Adapter (WPC11)
• High-Speed Data Transfer Rate
• 802.11b, DSSS, 2.4 GHz-compliant
• Supports up to 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
• Integrated Equalizer that can recover weak signals and improve sensitivity
Support Sections
Guide Me provides step-by-step solutions and troubleshooting tips. FAQs are frequently asked product questions. Select Downloads for user guides and firmware updates.
- Overview
- Guide Me
- FAQs
- Product Information
- Getting to Know the WPC11 Wireless Adapter
- Downloadable user guides for Linksys adapters
- Identifying known Linksys network adapters that are compatible with Windows Vista
- Setting up your Adapter
- Installing the WPC11 in Windows XP
- Installing the WPC11 in Windows 98SE, ME, 2000
- Configuring the WPC11 under Windows XP
- Manually installing a wireless network adapter on a Windows 7/Vista computer
- Manually installing the Linksys adapter without the Setup CD
- Encountering Problems when Installing the Linksys Wireless Adapter Drivers
- Downloading the latest driver for your Linksys wireless adapter
- Updating the wireless adapter’s drivers
- Connecting computers
- Intermittent or Dropping Wireless Connectivity with a WPC11
- Connecting to a wireless network with SSID Broadcast disabled
- Connecting to a wireless network using the Linksys Wireless Network Monitor
- Connecting to a Wireless Network with SSID Broadcast Disabled using the Linksys Wireless Network Monitor
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- WPC11 V4 and VPN connections
- WPC11 Code 31 errors in Win2000
- WPC11 and larger antennas
- Encountering problems when installing or updating the wireless adapter drivers
- Resolving error 211 – Your adapter may not be installed properly
- Resolving problems with a wireless adapter that cannot be detected by Windows computer
- Resolving an inactive wireless network adapter
- Improving weak signals of network adapters on Windows
- Manually connecting to a wireless network using a computer with Windows OS
- Forums
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Sharing Printer
Yes, thank you. With some discomfort, I disabled windows xp firewall and McAaffe on both computers. I found the printer,...
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DHCP assigning IP address
I didn't get what option you want. I'd suggest, you log in to your printer, assign the IP address and that's it. No need...
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Problem: 13-digit WEP key
I finally figured it out on my own, so this can be marked as solved. I was assuming the 13-digit WEP code was a hex...
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Static IP questions
If you have devices that you can't mess with the IP config on (such as Company laptop) or devices that visit occasionally,...
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Monitoring channels/signal strength
This generally requires two devices. One transmitting a signal and one receiving the signal. Until now we have a WRT54GL....
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Firewall to router Nat
If you connect a second outer through a LAN port to another (main) router the NAT settings is actually irrelevant. I don't...
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Internet ip address is internal modem address
As I wrote before: the FritzBox works like a router. Why don't you use the FritzBox as your main router?If you switch the...
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Adding new computer to existing network
You have to be on the same workgroup.You have to turn on Network Discovery and file sharing in your new computer.
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Adding another computer to my wireless connection
First of all, in the router, give your network a unique SSID. Do not use linksys. If you are using linksys you may...
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File sharing
You don't have to configure anything on the router. Just be sure that the computers are connected to your router (wired/wireless). To...
- Downloads
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your product. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is M20.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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E-Series
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. The serial number is located underneath the device. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is WRT54G ver 6.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Silver
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRT54GX4.
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Wireless Routers with Voice Ports
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRTP54G V.2.
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Wireless VPN Routers
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRV54G.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is BEFSR41 ver.4.1.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PC Card or Card Bus
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WPC54G ver.7NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PCI Adapter
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WMP54G ver.4.1.
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USB Wireless Adapter
Step 1:
Look for the sticker around the device.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WUSB54G ver.4.
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PCI Adapters
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please take note of the exact model number and version. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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SE Switches
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your product. The serial number is located underneath the device. In this example, the model number of the device is SE1500.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is NMH410.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is DMC250.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Downloads
Please ensure you select the correct hardware version as not all downloads are compatible with your device.
Free Software notice for certain products, click here.
Driver
02/12/2004
Ver.5.158.1001.2003
Download
16.1 MB(Driver)
Release Notes
Guides and Information
Driver
05/30/2003
Ver.1.7.37.1098 (Win 95,98,ME)
Download
8.43 MB(Driver)
Release Notes
05/30/2003
Ver.1.7.37.1098
Download
294 KB(Driver)
Windows CE Driver
05/30/2003
Ver.1.7.37.1098
Download
4.03 MB(Windows CE Driver)
XP Driver
05/30/2003
Ver.1.7.37.1098
Download
9.42 MB(Driver)
Release Notes
Driver
12/27/2001
Ver.1.3 (Win 95, 98, ME, NT, 00, XP)
Download
5.55 MB(Driver)
12/27/2001
Ver.1.3 (Linux)
Download
294 KB(Driver)
Release Notes
12/27/2001
Ver.1.3 (Win CE)
Download
2.40 MB(Driver)
Driver
07/20/2005
Ver.Utility Driver (95, 98, ME, 00)
Download
2.10 MB(Driver)
12/12/2001
Ver.Windows 95,98,ME,00
Download
212 KB(Driver)
12/12/2001
Ver.Linux Driver
Download
294 KB(Driver)
Release Notes
XP Driver
12/12/2001
Download
2.73 MB(Driver)
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Forums
-
Sharing Printer
Yes, thank you. With some discomfort, I disabled windows xp firewall and McAaffe on both computers. I...
-
DHCP assigning IP address
I didn't get what option you want. I'd suggest, you log in to your printer, assign the IP address and...
-
Problem: 13-digit WEP key
I finally figured it out on my own, so this can be marked as solved. I was assuming the 13-digit...
Guide Me
Get quick solutions and troubleshooting tips.
