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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . Portable USB Adapter Wir eless- G WUSB54GP Linksys is a registered tr ademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.
Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Copyright and T rademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered tradema rk or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc.
Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 Network Layout.
Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Appendix I: Windows Help 31 Appendix J: Glossary 32 Appendix K: Specifications 35 Appendix L: Warranty Information 37 Appendix M: Regulatory Information 38 Appendix N:.
Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 6 Figure 3-2: The License Agreement Screen 7 Figure 3-3: The Wireless Mode Screen 7 Figure 3-4: The Ad-.
Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Figure 6-14: Profiles - Co nfirm New Settings 23 Figure 6-15: Profiles - Congratulations 23.
1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter . With this Adapter , your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever .
2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter What’ s in this Gu ide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-B USB Network Adapter . • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide .
3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter • Appendix F: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Adapter ’ s warranty infor mation. • Appendix G: Regulator y Information This appendix supplies the Adapter ’ s regulator y information.
4 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network T opology 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.
5 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Network La yout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11a, 802.11b , and 802.11g products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.
6 Chapter 3: Software Installation and Co nfiguration for Windows 2000 Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Chapter 3: Software Installation and Configuration for Windows 2000 The Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure.
7 Chapter 3: Software Installation and Co nfiguration for Windows 2000 Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter 2. Read the License Agreement displayed on the following screen and click the Next button to continue the installation. If you click the Cancel button, you will end the installation.
8 Chapter 3: Software Installation and Co nfiguration for Windows 2000 Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter 4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode , go to Step 5 now . If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode , select the correct operating channel for your network from the Channel drop-down menu.
9 Chapter 3: Software Installation and Co nfiguration for Windows 2000 Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter 6. At this point, a screen stating that a digital sign ature was not found may appear . This software has been tested and found to work properly with Windows 2000.
10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Portab le USB Adapter Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Chapter 4: Connecting the Portable USB Adapter 1. T o connect the Portable USB Ada pter to your PC, simply plug the USB end into your PC’ s available USP port.
11 Chapter 4: Connecting the Portab le USB Adapter Using the USB Extension Base Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter 2. When Windows 2000 begins installing the Network Adapter’ s driver file, a scr een stating that a digital signature was not found may appear .
12 Chapter 5: Driver Installation for Windows XP Wireless-G Broad band Router Chapter 5: Driver Installation for Windows XP After connecting the Adapter to your PC, as shown in Chapter 4, you’ll need to install the driver . Windows XP will automatically detect the Adapter .
13 Chapter 5: Driver Installation for Windows XP Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuratio n Wireless-G Broad band Router Windows XP Wireless Zer o Configuration 1. After installing the Adapter , the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon will appear in your computer’ s system tray .
14 Chapter 5: Driver Installation for Windows XP Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuratio n Wireless-G Broad band Router 3. If WEP is enabled, you will be asked to enter the network (WEP) key . Enter the WEP key of your wireless network in the Network key field, and re-enter it in the Confirm network key field.
15 Chapter 5: Using the WLAN Mon itor Overview Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Chapter 6: 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.
16 Chapter 5: Using the WLAN Mon itor The Link Information Tab Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Clicking the More Information button displays much more infor mation about the Adapter ’ s co nnection, as shown below: Wireless Network Status Status - The status of the wireless network connection.
17 Chapter 5: Using the WLAN Mon itor The Site Survey Tab Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter The Site Survey T ab The Site Survey tab displays available networks and allows you to connect to them. The information about these networks are displayed as below: SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network.
18 Chapter 5: Using the WLAN Mon itor The Profiles Tab Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter The Profiles T ab The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. Y ou can also import or export profiles. The default profile holds the initial configuration sa ved when you ran the Setup Wizard.
19 Chapter 5: Using the WLAN Mon itor The Profiles Tab Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Import - Click the Import button to import a profile that has been saved in another location. Select the appropriate file and click the Open button. Export - T o save the profile(s) in a d ifferent location, click the Export button.
20 Chapter 5: Using the WLAN Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Creating a New Pr ofile 1. On the Profiles tab , click the New button to create a new profile . 2. When the Create connection profile screen appears, enter a name for the n ew profile .
21 Chapter 5: Using the WLAN Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter 3. Enter your network’ s settings on the Network Settings screen, which appears next. If your network has a DHCP server (or Rou ter), click the radio button next to Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) and click the Next button to continue .
22 Chapter 5: Using the WLAN Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter 5. The Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen, for those who chose an Ad-hoc network, will appear next. Select the correct operating channel for your network from the Channel drop-down menu.
23 Chapter 5: Using the WLAN Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter 7. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear . T o save the new settings, click the Sav e button. T o cancel the settings and return to the Profiles screen, click the Exit button.
24 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Appendix A: T roubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems usually enc ountered during the installation and operation of the Adapter . Read the description below to solve your problems.
25 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Frequently Ask ed Questions Can I run an ap plication from a remote computer over the wireless network ? This will depend on whether or not the application is des igned to be used over a network.
26 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode , the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other . The ad-hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired network.
27 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency , a spread-spectrum sign al looks like background noise .
28 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible .
29 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the optio n of broadcasting the SSID .
30 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter WP A-RADIUS . WP A used in coo rdination with a RADIUS server . (This should only be used whe n a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.
31 Appendi x C: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Appendix C: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier .
32 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Appendix D: Glossar y 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - An IEEE wir eless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.
33 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Ethernet - An IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Firmware - 1. In network devices, the programming that runs the device .
34 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - A type of modulation technology that separates the data stream into a number of lower -speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel.
35 Appendix E: Specifications Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Appendix E: Specifications Model WUSB54GP Standards IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 Cabling T ype USB extension base with integ rated USB Cable LEDs Link (Blue- Blinking wh en 802.
36 Appendix E: Specifications Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Dimensions 1.25" x 4.50" x 0.38" W x H x D 31.8 mm x 114.3 mm x 9.5 mm) Unit Weight 4.5 oz. (0.13 kg) USB Base 2.5 inches Diameter , approx. 6 foot cable Certifications FCC, CE Operating T emp.
37 Appendix F: Warranty Information Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Appendix F: W arranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser ("Y ou") that, for a period o f [ ], (the "Warranty Period") Y our Linksys product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under nor mal use .
38 Appendix G: Regulatory Informatio n Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Appendix G: Regulator y Information FCC ST A TEMENT This (Series and Product name) has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
39 Appendix H: Contact Inf ormation Wireless-G P ortable USB Adapter Appendix H: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com or ftp.
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