Cisco Linksys WUSB54G User manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Model No.

USB Network Adapter

Wireless-G

WUSB54G (EU/LA/UK)

User Guide

WIRELESS

GHz

2.4

802.11g

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco

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holders.

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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 5

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 6

The LED Indicators 6

Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network Adapter 7

Starting the Setup Wizard 7

Connecting the Adapter 8

Setting Up the Adapter 9

Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 24

Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 24

Link Information Screens 24

Secure Easy Setup 27

Site Survey 29

Profiles 30

Creating a New Profile 31

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 46

Common Problems and Solutions 46

Frequently Asked Questions 47

Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration 50

Appendix C: Wireless Security 53

Security Precautions 53

Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 53

Appendix D: Windows Help 56

Appendix E: Glossary 57

Appendix F: Specifications 64

Appendix G: Warranty Information 66

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Appendix H: Regulatory Information 67

Appendix I: Contact Information 74

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List of Figures

Figure 3-1: Front Panel 6

Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 7

Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 7

Figure 4-3: The Connecting the Adapter Screen 8

Figure 4-4: Connecting the Adapter 8

Figure 4-5: The Adapter’s USB Port 8

Figure 4-6: Available Wireless Network 9

Figure 4-7: Available Wireless Network 10

Figure 4-8: Secure Easy Setup 10

Figure 4-9: The Secure Easy Setup Logo and Location 10

Figure 4-10: Secure Easy Setup Complete 11

Figure 4-11: Available Wireless Network 12

Figure 4-12: WEP Key Needed for Connection 12

Figure 4-13: WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 13

Figure 4-14: PSK2 Needed for Connection 13

Figure 4-15: The Congratulations Screen 14

Figure 4-16: Available Wireless Network 15

Figure 4-17: Network Settings 15

Figure 4-18: Wireless Mode 16

Figure 4-19: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 16

Figure 4-20: Wireless Security 17

Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - WEP 17

Figure 4-22: Wireless Security - WPA Personal 18

Figure 4-23: Wireless Security - PSK2 18

Figure 4-24: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS 19

Figure 4-25: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP 19

Figure 4-26: Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS 20

Figure 4-27: Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP 20

Figure 4-28: Wireless Security - LEAP - Windows XP and 2000 Users 21

Figure 4-29: Wireless Security - LEAP - Windows 98SE and ME Users 21

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Figure 4-30: Advanced Wireless Settings 22

Figure 4-31: Confirm New Settings 23

Figure 4-32: Congratulations 23

Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 24

Figure 5-2: Link Information 24

Figure 5-3: More Information - Wireless Network Status 25

Figure 5-4: More Information - Wireless Network Statistics 26

Figure 5-5: The Secure Easy Setup Button 27

Figure 5-6: The Secure Easy Setup Logo and Location 27

Figure 5-7: Secure Easy Setup 27

Figure 5-8: Secure Easy Setup is Complete 28

Figure 5-9: Site Survey 29

Figure 5-10: WEP Key Needed for Connection 29

Figure 5-11: WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 29

Figure 5-12: PSK2 Needed for Connection 30

Figure 5-13: Profiles 30

Figure 5-14: Import a Profile 30

Figure 5-15: Export a Profile 31

Figure 5-16: Create a New Profile 31

Figure 5-17: Available Wireless Network 31

Figure 5-18: Available Wireless Network 32

Figure 5-19: The Secure Easy Setup Logo and Location 32

Figure 5-20: Secure Easy Setup 32

Figure 5-21: Secure Easy Setup Complete 33

Figure 5-22: Available Wireless Network 34

Figure 5-23: WEP Key Needed for Connection 34

Figure 5-24: WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 35

Figure 5-25: PSK2 Needed for Connection 35

Figure 5-26: The Congratulations Screen 36

Figure 5-27: Available Wireless Network 36

Figure 5-28: Network Settings 37

Figure 5-29: Wireless Mode 37

Figure 5-30: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 38

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Figure 5-31: Wireless Security 38

Figure 5-32: Wireless Security - WEP 39

Figure 5-33: Wireless Security - WPA Personal 40

Figure 5-34: Wireless Security - PSK2 40

Figure 5-35: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS 41

Figure 5-36: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP 41

Figure 5-37: Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS 42

Figure 5-38: Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP 42

Figure 5-39: LEAP - Windows XP and 2000 43

Figure 5-40: LEAP - Windows 98SE and ME 43

Figure 5-41: Advanced Wireless Settings 44

Figure 5-42: Confirm New Settings 45

Figure 5-43: The Congratulations Screen 45

Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 50

Figure B-2: Windows XP - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration 50

Figure B-3: Windows XP Wireless Configuration Icon 50

Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network 51

Figure B-5: No Wireless Security 51

Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security 52

Figure B-7: Wireless Network Connection 52

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter. With this Adapter, your wireless networking

experience will be faster and easier than ever.

How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility

within your wireless network. Connecting to your PC via the USB port means that this Adapter leaves the PC’s

slots open for other purposes. This adapter communicates over the 802.11g wireless standard, one of the newest

wireless standards, to communicate with your network.

But what does all of this mean?

Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers

and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video

games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.

PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the

same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network.

And now, with Secure Easy Setup, setting up your network and your Wireless-G USB Network Adapter is easier

than ever.

Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Adapter, set it up, and configure it for your network.

These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Adapter.

802.11g: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a

maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency

of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your PC.

network: a series of computers or devices

connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage,

and/or transmission between users.

Chapter 1: Introduction

What’s in this Guide?

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter

What’s in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter.

• Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide.

• Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking.

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• Chapter 3: Setting Up and Connecting the USB Network Adapter

This chapter shows you how to setup and connect the Adapter.

• Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

This chapter show you how to use the Adapter’s Wireless Network Monitor.

• Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding

installation and use of the Adapter.

• Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration

This appendix describes how Windows XP users can use Window’s built-in wireless configuration to monitor

their Adapter.

• Appendix C: Wireless Security

This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help

protect your wireless network.

• Appendix D: Windows Help

This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing

the TCP/IP protocol.

• Appendix E: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

• Appendix F: Specifications

This appendix provides the Adapter’s technical specifications.

• Appendix G: Warranty Information

This appendix supplies the Adapter’s warranty information.

Chapter 1: Introduction

What’s in this Guide?

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter

• Appendix H: Regulatory Information

This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information.

• Appendix I: Contact Information

This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

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