Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless A/G Usb Network Adapter; Chapter 4: Software Installation And Configuration For Windows 2000 - Linksys WUSB54AG User Manual

range of the access point. Multiple access points can be arranged to work in succession to extend the
roaming range, and can be set up to communicate with your Ethernet (wired) hardware as well.
If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with the other computers
on the wireless network, then the ad-hoc mode can be used. (See Figure 2-2.) Ad-hoc mode allows
computers equipped with wireless transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other,
eliminating the need for an access point. The drawback of this mode is that, in Ad-Hoc mode,
wireless-equipped computers are not able to communicate with computers on a wired network. And, of
course, communication between the wireless-equipped computers is limited by the distance and
interference directly between them.
Figure 2-2
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the
Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter
The Network Adapter is connected to your PC through its USB port. All power
is provided through the USB connection, making a power adapter unnecessary.
The Network Adapter's LEDs show you how the Adapter is functioning.
Power Green. This LED will light up to let you know that the Adapter is
adequately powered over the USB connection.
Link Green. The Link LED will be lit steadily when the Network
Adapter is connected to your wireless network. The LED will
blink when there is wireless network traffic.
Chapter 4: Software Installation and
Configuration for Windows 2000
The Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation
procedure. The Setup Wizard will install the WLAN Monitor and driver, as well as configure the
Adapter.
1. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run
automatically. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter