Linksys WUSBF54G User Manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.USB Network AdapterWireless-GWUSBF54GUser GuideWIRELESSGHz2.4802.11gwith Wi-Fi Finder

4Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderChapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNet

5Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderNetwork LayoutLinksys wireless access points a

6Chapter 3: Getting to Know and Using the Wireless-G Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderThe Front PanelWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderC

7Chapter 3: Getting to Know and Using the Wireless-G Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderUsing the Wi-Fi FinderWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi

8Chapter 3: Getting to Know and Using the Wireless-G Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderUsing the Wi-Fi FinderWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi

9Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderStarting the Setup WizardWireless-G USB Network Adapter with

10Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderConnecting the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter with W

11Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter with W

12Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter with W

13Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter with W

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered t

14Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter with W

15Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter with W

16Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter with W

17Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter with W

18Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter with W

19Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderSetting Up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter with W

20Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network MonitorWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderChapter 5: Using

21Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information ScreensWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderWireless Network StatusThe Wire

22Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information ScreensWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderWireless Network StatisticsThe

23Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorSite SurveyWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderFigure 5-5: Site SurveyFigure 5-6: WEP Key N

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning your Wir

24Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorProfilesWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderProfilesThe Profiles screen lets you save diffe

25Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderCreating a New ProfileOn the Prof

26Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderSetting Up the Adapter with Avail

27Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderWPA-Personal Needed for Connectio

28Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderSetting Up the Adapter with Manua

29Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi Finder 2. The Wireless Mode screen show

30Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi Finder 4. The Wireless Security screen

31Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderWPA PersonalWPA Personal offers t

32Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderWPA EnterpriseWPA Enterprise feat

33Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderRADIUSRADIUS uses the security of

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderAppendix E: Glossary 46Appendix F: Specifications 53Appendix G: Warranty Information 54Appendix H: Reg

34Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi Finder 5. The next screen displays all

35Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix pro

36Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderFrequently Asked QuestionsCan I run an applicat

37Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderWhat is ad-hoc mode?When a wireless network is

38Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi Finderthe receiver knows the parameters of the spread

39Appendix B: Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderAppendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless ConfigurationIf your computer is running Windows X

40Appendix B: Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi Finder2. The screen that appears will show any available wireless network. Select the network

41Appendix B: Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi Finder4. If your network uses wireless security WEP, enter the WEP Key used into the Network K

42Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity PrecautionsWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderAppendix C: Wireless SecurityLinksys wants to make

43Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi Finder1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make i

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderList of FiguresFigure 3-1: Front Panel 6Figure 3-2: Wi-Fi Finder’s Wireless Network Screen 7Figure 3-3

44Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderWPA-Personal. If you do not ha

45Appendix D: Windows HelpWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderAppendix D: Windows HelpAll wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Win

46Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderAppendix E: Glossary802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a ma

47Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderBuffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate

48Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderDTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets

49Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderInfrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an ac

50Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderOFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - Frequency transmission that

51Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderRTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) - A protocol that enables specialized applica

52Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderTCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions

53Appendix F: SpecificationsWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderAppendix F: SpecificationsModel WUSBF54GStandards IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, U

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderFigure 5-7: WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 23Figure 5-8: Profiles 24Figure 5-9: Import a Profile 2

54Appendix G: Warranty InformationWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderAppendix G: Warranty InformationLIMITED WARRANTYLinksys warrants to

55Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderAppendix H: Regulatory InformationFCC STATEMENTThis product has be

56Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderEN 609 50 SafetyEN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 Technical requirements

57Appendix I: Contact InformationWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderAppendix I: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us onlin

1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Wireless-G USB

2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi FinderWhat’s in this Guide?This user guide covers the steps for

3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi Finder• Appendix H: Regulatory InformationThis appendix supplie