Linksys WUSB54G User Manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.USB Network AdapterWireless-GWUSB54GUser GuideWIRELESSGHz2.4802.11g

3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless-G USB Network Adapter• Appendix H: Regulatory InformationThis appendix supplies the Adapter’s re

4Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyWireless-G USB Network AdapterChapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyA wir

5Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutWireless-G USB Network AdapterNetwork LayoutLinksys wireless access points and wireless router

6Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterThe LED IndicatorsWireless-G USB Network AdapterChapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G N

7Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network AdapterStarting the Setup WizardWireless-G USB Network AdapterChapter 4: Setting up and Connecti

8Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network AdapterConnecting the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter3. Windows will begin copying the fil

9Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network AdapterSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network AdapterSetting Up the AdapterThe next screen

10Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network AdapterSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network AdapterSetting Up the Adapter with Secure E

11Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network AdapterSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter3. Press the Cisco logo or Secure Ea

12Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network AdapterSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network AdapterSetting Up the Adapter with Availabl

Wireless-G USB Network AdapterCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or tradem

13Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network AdapterSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network AdapterWPA-Personal Needed for ConnectionEn

14Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network AdapterSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter2. After the Adapter has been config

15Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network AdapterSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network AdapterSetting Up the Adapter with Manual S

16Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network AdapterSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter 2. The Wireless Mode screen shows a

17Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network AdapterSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter 4. The Wireless Security screen wil

18Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network AdapterSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network AdapterClick the Next button to continue to

19Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network AdapterSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network AdapterWPA EnterpriseWPA Enterprise feature

20Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network AdapterSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network AdapterRADIUSRADIUS uses the security of a

21Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network AdapterSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network AdapterLEAPIf you selected LEAP, then enter

22Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network AdapterSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network AdapterAdvanced Wireless SettingsThis scree

Wireless-G USB Network AdapterTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4Net

23Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network AdapterSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter 5. The next screen displays all of

24Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network MonitorWireless-G USB Network AdapterChapter 5: Using the Wireless Netwo

25Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information ScreensWireless-G USB Network AdapterWireless Network StatusThe Wireless Network Statu

26Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information ScreensWireless-G USB Network AdapterWireless Network StatisticsThe Wireless Networks

27Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorSecure Easy SetupWireless-G USB Network AdapterFigure 5-5: The Secure Easy Setup ButtonFigure 5-6: The

28Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorSecure Easy SetupWireless-G USB Network AdapterNOTE: You can only add one Secure Easy Setup device at a

29Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorSite SurveyWireless-G USB Network AdapterFigure 5-9: Site SurveyFigure 5-10: WEP Key Needed for Connect

30Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorProfilesWireless-G USB Network AdapterIf the network has PSK2 wireless security enabled, then you will

31Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network AdapterCreating a New ProfileOn the Profiles screen, click

32Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network AdapterSetting Up the Adapter with Secure Easy SetupWith S

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33Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter6. Press the Cisco logo or Secure Easy Setup button

34Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network AdapterSetting Up the Adapter with Available NetworksIf yo

35Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network AdapterWPA-Personal Needed for ConnectionEncryption - Sele

36Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter 2. After the software has been successfully instal

37Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network AdapterIf your network does not have a DHCP server, click

38Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter 3. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 4

39Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network AdapterWEPWEP - To use WEP encryption, select 64-bits or 1

40Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network AdapterWPA PersonalWPA Personal offers two encryption meth

41Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network AdapterWPA EnterpriseWPA Enterprise features WPA security

42Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network AdapterRADIUSRADIUS uses the security of a RADIUS server.

Wireless-G USB Network AdapterList of FiguresFigure 3-1: Front Panel 6Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 7Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Ag

43Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network AdapterLEAPIf you selected LEAP, then enter the Username a

44Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network AdapterAdvanced Wireless SettingsThis screen is for advanc

45Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter 5. The next screen displays all of the Adapter’s s

46Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G USB Network AdapterAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix provides solutions to

47Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G USB Network AdapterFrequently Asked QuestionsCan I run an application from a remote

48Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G USB Network AdapterWhat is ad-hoc mode?When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode

49Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G USB Network Adapterthe receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal b

50Appendix B: Wireless-G USB Network AdapterAppendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless ConfigurationIf your computer is running Windows XP, then this choic

51Appendix B: Wireless-G USB Network Adapter2. The screen that appears will show any available wireless network. Select the network you want. Click th

52Appendix B: Wireless-G USB Network Adapter4. If your network uses wireless security WEP, enter the WEP Key used into the Network Key and Confirm net

Wireless-G USB Network AdapterFigure 4-30: Advanced Wireless Settings 22Figure 4-31: Confirm New Settings 23Figure 4-32: Congratulations 23Figure 5-1:

53Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity PrecautionsWireless-G USB Network AdapterAppendix C: Wireless SecurityLinksys wants to make wireless networkin

54Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G USB Network Adapter1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change

55Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G USB Network AdapterWPA-Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server

56Appendix D: Windows HelpWireless-G USB Network AdapterAppendix D: Windows HelpAll wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most u

57Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network AdapterAppendix E: Glossary802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfe

58Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network AdapterBuffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computi

59Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network AdapterDTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase

60Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network AdapterInfrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.IP (Int

61Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network AdapterOFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data

62Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network AdapterRTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) - A protocol that enables specialized applications, such as Int

Wireless-G USB Network AdapterFigure 5-31: Wireless Security 38Figure 5-32: Wireless Security - WEP 39Figure 5-33: Wireless Security - WPA Personal 40

63Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network AdapterTCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to commun

64Appendix F: SpecificationsWireless-G USB Network AdapterAppendix F: SpecificationsModel WUSB54GSStandards IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, USB 1.1, USB 2.0Por

65Appendix F: SpecificationsWireless-G USB Network AdapterDimensions 3.58" x 0.91" x 2.80" W x H x D 91 mm x 23 mm x 71 mmUnit Weight

66Appendix G: Warranty InformationWireless-G USB Network AdapterAppendix G: Warranty InformationLIMITED WARRANTYLinksys warrants to the original end u

67Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G USB Network AdapterAppendix H: Regulatory InformationFCC STATEMENTThis product has been tested and comp

68Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G USB Network AdapterEN 609 50 SafetyEN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipmen

69Appendix I: Contact InformationWireless-G USB Network AdapterAppendix I: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information

1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeWireless-G USB Network AdapterChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter.

2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless-G USB Network AdapterWhat’s in this Guide?This user guide covers the steps for setting up and us