Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome - Linksys WUSB54AG User Manual

Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter. With this Adapter, your wireless networking
experience will be faster and easier than ever.
Connect your USB-equipped desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network at incredible speeds with the
Linksys Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter. By combining wireless networking with USB 2.0, 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.
To install, simply plug the Adapter into any available USB port. (It's compatible with both USB 1.1 and 2.0 ports,
but 2.0 will yield the fastest speeds.) It gets its power through the USB connection, so no power cord is
necessary. The included Setup Wizard walks you through configuring the Adapter to your wireless network
settings, step by step. The Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter is also compatible with the Wireless-B (802.11b)
network standard as well as the Wireless-A (802.11a) standard. And your wireless communications can be
protected by 128-bit encryption, so your data stays safe.
The Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter's high-performance antenna lets you put your computer almost anywhere
in the building, without the cost and hassle of running cables. Once you're connected, you can keep in touch with
your e-mail, access the Internet, use instant messaging to chat with friends, and share files and other resources
such as printers and hard disk storage space with other computers on the network.
Use the instructions in this Guide to help you install and use the Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter. These
instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Adapter.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
network: a series of computers or devices
connected for the purpose of data sharing,
storage, and/or transmission between users.
adapter: a device that adds network functionality
to your PC.
802.11b: a wireless networking standard that
specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps
and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
802.11g: a wireless networking standard that
specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps
and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
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