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
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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
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter
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
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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.
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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.
•
• 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.
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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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