Linksys WUSB54GP-EU Datasheet

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.Portable USB AdapterWireless-GWUSB54GPUser GuideWIRELESSGHz2.4802.11g

4Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyWireless-G Portable USB AdapterChapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyA wi

5Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutWireless-G Portable USB AdapterNetwork LayoutLinksys wireless access points and wireless route

6Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Portable USB AdapterThe USB Extension BaseWireless-G Portable USB AdapterChapter 3: Getting to Know the Wir

7Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-G Portable USB AdapterUsing the Setup WizardWireless-G Portable USB AdapterChapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-G Po

8Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-G Portable USB AdapterUsing the Setup WizardWireless-G Portable USB Adapter3. The Setup Wizard will ask you to cho

9Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-G Portable USB AdapterUsing the Setup WizardWireless-G Portable USB Adapter5. Select the method of security you wa

10Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-G Portable USB AdapterUsing the Setup WizardWireless-G Portable USB AdapterPSKPSK offers two encryption methods,

11Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-G Portable USB AdapterUsing the Setup WizardWireless-G Portable USB AdapterPSK + RADIUSPSK + RADIUS features a Pr

12Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-G Portable USB AdapterUsing the Setup WizardWireless-G Portable USB AdapterRADIUSRADIUS features use of a RADIUS

13Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless-G Portable USB AdapterUsing the Setup WizardWireless-G Portable USB Adapter7. The Setup Wizard will ask you to re

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

14Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-G Portable USB AdapterWireless-G Portable USB AdapterChapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter1.

15Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-G Portable USB AdapterUsing the USB Extension BaseWireless-G Portable USB Adapter2. When Windows 2000 begins inst

16Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-G Portable USB AdapterUsing the Adapter’s Wall MountWireless-G Portable USB AdapterUsing the Adapter’s Wall Mount

17Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorUsing the Wireless Network Monitor IconWireless-G Portable USB AdapterChapter 6: Using the Wireless Net

18Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network MonitorWireless-G Portable USB AdapterAccessing the Wireless Network Mon

19Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink InformationWireless-G Portable USB AdapterWireless Network StatusThe Wireless Network Status scree

20Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink InformationWireless-G Portable USB AdapterWireless Network StatisticsThe Wireless Networks Statist

21Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorSite SurveyWireless-G Portable USB AdapterSite SurveyThe Site Survey screen displays a list of infrastr

22Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorProfilesWireless-G Portable USB AdapterProfilesThe Profiles screen lets you save different configuratio

23Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Portable USB AdapterCreating a New Profile1. On the Profiles screen, c

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

24Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Portable USB Adapter4. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two

25Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Portable USB Adapter6. Select the method of security you want to use:

26Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Portable USB AdapterPSKPSK offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES

27Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Portable USB AdapterPSK + RADIUSPSK + RADIUS features a Pre-Shared Key

28Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Portable USB AdapterRADIUSRADIUS features use of a RADIUS server. (Thi

29Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless-G Portable USB Adapter8. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear nex

30Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Portable USB AdapterAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix consists of two part

31Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Portable USB AdapterFrequently Asked QuestionsCan I run an application from a remote

32Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Portable USB AdapterWhat is ad-hoc mode?When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mod

33Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Portable USB Adapterthe receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal

Wireless-G Portable USB AdapterAppendix F: Warranty Information 47Appendix G: Regulatory Information 48Appendix H: Contact Information 50

34Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity PrecautionsWireless-G Portable USB AdapterAppendix B: Wireless SecurityLinksys wants to make wireless networki

35Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G Portable USB AdapterSSID. There are several things to keep in mind

36Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G Portable USB AdapterWPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIUS

37Appendix C: Windows HelpWireless-G Portable USB AdapterAppendix C: Windows HelpAlmost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is th

38Appendix D: GlossaryWireless-G Portable USB AdapterAppendix D: Glossary802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data

39Appendix D: GlossaryWireless-G Portable USB AdapterBuffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different comput

40Appendix D: GlossaryWireless-G Portable USB AdapterDTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase

41Appendix D: GlossaryWireless-G Portable USB AdapterIEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - An independent institute that deve

42Appendix D: GlossaryWireless-G Portable USB AdapterOFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the dat

43Appendix D: GlossaryWireless-G Portable USB AdapterSMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet.SNMP (Simple

Wireless-G Portable USB AdapterList of FiguresFigure 3-1: USB Port and Cord 6Figure 3-2: Front Panel 6Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 7Figur

44Appendix D: GlossaryWireless-G Portable USB AdapterTX Rate - Transmission Rate.UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting da

45Appendix E: SpecificationsWireless-G Portable USB AdapterAppendix E: SpecificationsModel WUSB54GPStandards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, USB 1.1, USB

46Appendix E: SpecificationsWireless-G Portable USB AdapterCertifications FCCOperating Temp. 32ºF to 104ºF (0ºC to 40ºC)Storage Temp. -40ºF to 158ºF (

47Appendix F: Warranty InformationWireless-G Portable USB AdapterAppendix F: Warranty InformationLIMITED WARRANTYLinksys warrants to You that, for a p

48Appendix G: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Portable USB AdapterAppendix G: Regulatory InformationFCC STATEMENTThis product has been tested and com

49Appendix G: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Portable USB AdapterEN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.Caution: This

50Appendix H: Contact InformationWireless-G Portable USB AdapterAppendix H: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information

Wireless-G Portable USB AdapterFigure 6-9: PSK (Pre-Shared Key) Needed for Connection 21Figure 6-10: Profiles 22Figure 6-11: Import a Profile 22Figure

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

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

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