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Cisco Linksys WUSB54G User Manual

Cisco Linksys WUSB54G User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g USB Network Adapter User Guide WIRELESS WUSB54G Model No.
  • Page 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter The USB Port The LED Indicators Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Using the Setup Wizard Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Appendix F: Warranty Information Appendix G: Regulatory Information Appendix H: Contact Information...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: USB Port Figure 3-2: Front Panel Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Figure 4-3: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Mode Screen Figure 4-4: Setup Wizard’s Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Screen Figure 4-5: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Security Screen Figure 4-6: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Security - WEP Screen Figure 4-7: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Security - PSK Using TKIP Screen...
  • Page 6 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Figure 6-7: Site Survey Figure 6-8: WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 6-9: PSK (Pre-Shared Key) Needed for Connection Figure 6-10: Profiles Figure 6-11: Import a Profile Figure 6-12: Export a Profile Figure 6-13: Create a New Profile Figure 6-14: Enter Profile Name Figure 6-15: Network Settings for New Profile Figure 6-16: Wireless Mode for New Profile...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever. network: a series of computers or devices Connect your USB-equipped desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network at incredible speeds with the connected for the purpose of data sharing, Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter.

  • Page 8: What's In This Guide

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking.
  • Page 9 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter. Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad-hoc network.
  • Page 11 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys's switches or routers. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about wireless products.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Usb Network Adapter

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter The USB Port The Adapter’s USB port is located on the side of the Adapter. You will connect the included USB cable to this port and your PC’s USB port. All power is provided through the USB connection, so a power adapter is not needed. The LED Indicators The Adapter's LEDs indicate the status of the Adapter’s power and wireless connection.

  • Page 13: Chapter 4: Setting Up The Wireless-G Usb Network Adapter

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter The Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. The Setup Wizard will install the driver and Wireless Network Monitor, as well as configure the Adapter. NOTE: You must run the Setup Wizard before connecting the Adapter to your computer.

  • Page 14: Figure 4-3: Setup Wizard's Wireless Mode Screen

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 3. The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a network mode. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to network with computers on your wired network using a wireless access point.

  • Page 15: Figure 4-5: Setup Wizard's Wireless Security Screen

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 5. Select the method of security you want to use: WEP, PSK, PSK + RADIUS, or RADIUS. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and PSK stands for Pre-Shared Key. RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.

  • Page 16: Figure 4-7: Setup Wizard's Wireless Security - Psk Using Tkip Screen

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter PSK offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, for the Encryption Type. Then enter a Passphrase that is 8-63 characters in length. Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, for the Encryption Type. Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a Pre-Shared Key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field.

  • Page 17: Figure 4-9: Setup Wizard's Wireless Security - Psk + Radius Using Eap-Tls Screen

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter PSK + RADIUS PSK + RADIUS features a Pre-Shared Key used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) PSK + RADIUS offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys, as well as two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and EAP-PEAP.

  • Page 18: Figure 4-11: Setup Wizard's Wireless Security - Radius Using Eap-Tls Screen

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter RADIUS RADIUS features use of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) RADIUS offers two authentication types: EAP-TLS and EAP-PEAP. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or EAP-PEAP. EAP-TLS If you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field.

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