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Using the Setup Wizard
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5. When the next screen appears, you will specify which users you will allow access to this protected network. 
Enter the E-mail Address, User Name, and Password (once in the Password field and again in the Confirm 
Password field) for each user. Then, click Add. 
To remove a user from the list, select the user, and then click Remove.
6. The Access Point is now configured for Linksys Wireless Guard. To finish configuring your wireless network, 
you will need to install the Linksys Wireless Guard client software for each PC that will have access. Click 
Main Menu, and then click Linksys Wireless Guard Client. (Refer to “Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Wireless 
Guard Service” for additional information.)
To add more Access Points to your Linksys Wireless Guard network, run the Linksys Wireless Guard 
setup again for each Access Point.
Figure 5-30: Adding Authorized Users Screen
Figure 5-31: Wireless Guard Congratulations Screen 
						

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Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Wireless Guard Service
This chapter is only for users who have signed up for Linksys Wireless Guard to secure their network and have 
configured the Access Point for Linksys Wireless Guard. (Refer to “Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access 
Point.”)
You will now install the client software needed to securely connect a PC to the Access Point that is protected by 
Linksys Wireless Guard. This chapter will also show you how to access your protected network and manage your 
account.
Client Software Installation
1. If you haven’t already done so, on the Welcome screen of the Setup Wizard on the CD-ROM, click Linksys 
Wireless Guard Client. The screen in Figure 6-1 will appear. To install the software on this PC, click 
Continue. Click Cancel to cancel the installation.
2. A screen will appear to notify you that the setup is in process. Wait until the next screen appears. If you want 
to end the installation process, click Cancel.Figure 6-1: Note
NOTE:Make sure that you have signed up for Linksys 
Wireless Guard and that you have configured the 
Access Point for Linksys Wireless Guard before 
installing the client software.
Figure 6-2: Configuring Windows Installer 
						

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3. The next screen will tell you to close all other applications before continuing. If no other applications are 
open, click Next to continue. If you want to exit to close your other applications, click Cancel.
4. A license agreement will appear next. Scroll down or press PAG E  D OW N to read the entire agreement. To 
accept the terms and continue the installation, click Ye s. To quit the installation, click No.Figure 6-3: Exit Other Applications
Figure 6-4: License Agreement 
						

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5. On this screen, you will be informed where the Linksys Wireless Guard client software will be installed. To 
install to this folder, click Next. If you want to choose a different location for the folder, click the Browse 
button and select the location.
Click Back to return to the previous screen. Click Cancel to cancel the installation.
6. The InstallShield Wizard will start copying program files. Click Next to continue.
Click Back to return to the previous screen. Click Cancel to cancel the installation.Figure 6-5: Destination Location
Figure 6-6: Copying Files 
						

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Network Access
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7. The Linksys Wireless Guard client software is successfully installed. Before you can use the program, you 
must restart your computer. Select Ye s to restart your computer now. Select No to restart your computer at a 
later time. Remove any disks that are in their drives, and then click Finish.
8. After the Linksys Wireless Guard client software is installed, a key icon will be displayed on the right side of 
the system tray at the bottom of your screen. The color of the key will change according to the status of the 
network connection. The most common colors are described below.
Green - Connected.
Green with Red X - Connected, but waiting for authentication.
Gray - Not connected.
Red - Connected to a network that is not protected by Linksys Wireless Guard.
Network Access
After Linksys Wireless Guard is installed, any time you access a Linksys Wireless Guard protected network, this 
screen will appear. To access your network, click Login as a Wireless Guard Member, or if you are a guest, 
click Login as a Wireless Guard Guest. Enter your user name and password, and then click Login. 
Login as a Wireless Guard Member. Select this option if you are a registered member.
Login as a Wireless Guard Guest. Select this option if you are a registered guest member. The guest must first 
be added as a guest at the Membership and Network Administration Website. See the “Add a Guest” section, 
shown below.
Save Password. Select this if you want the system to remember your password so you don’t have to enter it 
when you log in.
Enable Auto Login. Select this if you want the system to bypass the login.
Click Cancel to cancel the login, or if you forget your password, click Lost Password.Figure 6-7: Restart Your Computer
Figure 6-8: The Network Access Screen 
						

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Your Account
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Your Account
This section explains how to access your account, how to add a guest, how to add another member to your 
account, and how to secure and unprotect the Linksys Wireless Guard network.
For more detailed information on your account and the website, click your computer’s Start button, select the 
Linksys Wireless Guard folder, and then click Linksys Wireless Guard Help. For further information on Linksys 
Wireless Guard only, you can contact Linksys Wireless Guard Technical Support at 888 231-5506 or send an 
e-mail to [email protected].
Accessing your Account
Right-click on the green Wireless Guard Network key icon, and then click View Membership and Network 
Administration Website to log in to the Linksys Wireless Guard website. 
You can also click on your computer’s Start button, select the Linksys Wireless Guard folder, then click 
Membership and Network Administration Website.
1. The screen in Figure 6-9 will appear. Enter the administrator’s user name and password in the fields provided. 
Click Login.
2. The Wireless Guard Member Website home screen will appear. Through this website, you can modify your 
member or billing profile, view information about your account or subscription, add or remove members, 
modify access privileges of members and guests, change network settings, and download updates and 
documentation. There is a Help tab with extensive information to help you with everything on the website. The 
instructions for adding a guest or member, as well as securing and unprotecting your network, are also 
explained below.
Figure 6-9: Member Login 
						

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Add a Guest
1. On the Wireless Guard Member Website home screen, click the Network Admin tab.
2. The screen in Figure 6-11 will appear. Under Network Administration, click Modify Access Control.Figure 6-10: Home
Figure 6-11: Network Administration 
						

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3. The screen in Figure 6-12 will appear. Under Guests, click Add Guest.
4. The screen in Figure 6-13 will appear. Enter the Guest User Name, Guest First Name, Guest Last Name, 
Password, Password Verify, and Access Duration. Then click Submit.
Guest User Name. Enter a user name of the guest you want to add.
Guest First Name. Enter the first name of the guest you want to add.
Guest Last Name. Enter the last name of the guest you want to add.
Password. Enter a password that’s at least six characters long for the guest you want to add.
Password Verify. Enter the password again.
Access Duration. Enter the length of time (in hours) that the guest will be on the network.
5. The guest will need to install the Linksys Wireless Guard Client software on his or her PC. The software can 
be downloaded from the Setup CD-ROM or from linksys.com/support. Refer to the “Client Software 
Installation” section at the beginning of this chapter. 
Figure 6-12: Modify Access Control
Figure 6-13: Add Guest 
						

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Add a Member
To add a member, follow the instructions in the “Add a Guest” section, steps 1 through 3, except in step 3, click 
Add Member.
The screen in Figure 6-14 will appear. Registered members can enter their e-mail address in the field provided 
and select the duration for access from the drop-down menu. If you want this network member to have the 
authority to put the network in Fallback Mode in case network security is lost, select Permission to Initiate 
Network Fallback. When finished, click Submit.
To register as a member for Linksys Wireless Guard, refer to the following instructions, and then when you are 
finished with the registration process, return to this screen.
The member will need to install the Linksys Wireless Guard Client software on his or her PC. The software can be 
downloaded from the Setup CD-ROM or from linksys.com/support. Refer to the “Client Software Installation” 
section at the beginning of this chapter.
Member Registration
1. Right-click on the green Wireless Guard Network key icon, and then click Register Member.
2. The Welcome screen will appear. Click Next.Figure 6-14: Add Member
Figure 6-15: Welcome 
						

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3. When the Enter subscriber information screen appears, enter the first and last names, phone number, if 
desired, and then e-mail address of the new member. Click Next.
Click Back to return to the previous screen. Click Cancel to cancel the member registration.
4. When the next screen appears, choose who will be paying for the account. If the new member will be paying 
for the account, click I will pay for my own subscription. I will enter my billing information on the web 
site later. If the administrator will be paying for the account, click Another member will be paying for my 
subscription. Click Next.
Click Back to return to the previous screen. Click Cancel to cancel the member registration.
Figure 6-17: Account Finances Figure 6-16: Subscriber Information