Linksys WUSB54G User Manual
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- Page 1 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter User Guide Use this Guide to install: WUSB54G...
- Page 2 Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its prod- ucts, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
European community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and/or the CEPT recommendation Rec 70.03. For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance. •... -
Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction
The Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Connect your USB-equipped desktop or notebook computer to a wireless net- work at incredible speeds with the Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter. By incorporating two new, blazing fast technologies -- USB 2.0 and Wireless- G -- the Adapter delivers data rates up to 54Mbps (5 times as fast as 802.11b), without the trouble of opening up the case of your desktop computer. -
Page 5: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area net- work (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices. -
Page 6: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Usb Network Adapter
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter The USB Port 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 Adapter’s LEDs The Network Adapter’s LEDs show you how the Adapter is functioning. - Page 7 In the SSID field, enter your network’s SSID (Service Set Identifier). The SSID is your network name and must be iden- tical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all low- ercase).
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Page 8: Chapter 5: Hardware Installation
6. At this point, you may see a warn- ing screen, such as that shown in Figure 4-6 , asking if you’d like to cease installation. You can click the Yes button to continue; the Adapter will function properly. 7. After the files have been successfully copied, the screen in Figure 4-7 will appear. -
Page 9: Chapter 6: Driver Installation For Windows Xp
4. When Windows 2000 begins installing the Network Adapter’s driver file, a screen similar to that shown in Figure 5-3 will appear, stating that a digital signature was not found. This software has been tested and found to work properly with Windows 2000. Click the Yes button to continue installation. Figure 5-3 If your PC is running Windows XP, proceed to “Chapter 6: Driver Installation for Windows XP.”... -
Page 10: Windows Xp Wireless Zero Configuration
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Note for Windows XP users: Windows XP has a built-in configura- tion tool. Use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (in the sys- tem tray at the bottom of your screen) to configure the Adapter. 1. After installing the Adapter, the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon will appear in your comput-... -
Page 11: Chapter 7: Using The Wlan Monitor
Chapter 7: Using the WLAN Monitor Overview Use the WLAN Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. Accessing the WLAN Monitor After installing the Adapter, the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter WLAN Monitor icon will appear in your system tray. -
Page 12: Site Survey
Figure 7-4 Wireless Network Status Status - The status of the wireless network connection. SSID - The unique name of the wireless network. Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use. Transfer Rate - The data transfer rate of the current connection. Channel - The channel to which the wireless network devices are set. -
Page 13: Profiles
Profiles The Profiles screen, shown in Figure 7-6, lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. You can also import or export profiles. The default profile holds the initial configuration saved when you ran the Setup Wizard. Figure 7-6 Profile - Name of the connection profile. -
Page 14: Creating A New Profile
Creating a New Profile 1. On the Profiles screen, shown again in Figure 7-9, click the New button to create a new profile. Figure 7-9 2. When the Create connection profile screen appears, enter a name for the new profile. Click OK to save the profile name or click Cancel to return to the previous screen. - Page 15 4. The Wireless Mode screen, shown in Figure 7-12, shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a wireless access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless computers to communicate directly with each other.
- Page 16 16 alphanumeric characters. This passphrase must match the passphrase of your wireless network and is com- patible with other Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non- Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key(s) manually on those prod- ucts.)
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Page 17: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter. Read the descrip- tions below to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 1. My computer does not recognize the USB Network Adapter. - Page 18 To achieve true seamless connectivity, the wireless LAN must incorporate a number of different functions. Each node and access point, for example, must always acknowledge receipt of each message. Each node must maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data. Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes.
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Page 19: Appendix B: Glossary
802.11g - A proposed, but as yet unratified extension of the IEEE 802.11 stan- dard for wireless networking hardware. The draft 802.11g specifications used by Linksys specify a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps using OFDM modulation, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices, and WEP encryption for security. - Page 20 DHCP supports static addresses for computers containing Web servers that need a permanent IP address. DNS - The domain name system (DNS) is the way that Internet domain name are located and translated into Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. A domain name is a meaningful and easy-to-remember "handle"...
- Page 21 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Plug-and-Play - The ability of a computer system to configure expansion boards and other devices automatically without requiring the user to turn off the system during installation.
- Page 22 Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program." The two major categories of software are "system software"...
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Page 23: Appendix C: Specifications
Appendix C: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Ports USB Port Channels 802.11b/ 802.11g 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) LEDs Power, Link Transmitted Power 16dBm (Typical)@11M CCK, 14dBm (Typical)@54M OFDM Receive Sensitivity -65dBm@54Mbps Antenna 2dBi... -
Page 24: Appendix D: Warranty Information
CALL LINKSYS FOR MORE DETAILS. Appendix E: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Sales Information... - Page 25 © Copyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.