Linksys WUSB54GR User manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Model No.

USB Network Adapter

Wireless-G

WUSB54GR

User Guide

WIRELESS

GHz

2.4

802.11g

with RangeBooster

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster

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

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TableofContents

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 Network Adapter with RangeBooster 6

The Front Panel 6

The Side Panel 7

Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Network Adapter with RangeBooster8

Starting the Setup 8

Connecting the Adapter 9

Setting up the Adapter 9

Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 18

Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 18

Using the Wireless Network Monitor 18

Link Information 18

Site Survey 21

Profiles 22

Create a New Profile 23

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 32

Common Problems and Solutions 32

Frequently Asked Questions 33

Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration 36

Appendix C: Wireless Security 39

Security Precautions 39

Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 39

Appendix D: Windows Help 42

Appendix E: Glossary 43

Appendix F: Specifications 50

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster

Appendix G: Warranty Information 52

Appendix H: Regulatory Information 53

Appendix I: Contact Information 59

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster

ListofFigures

Figure 3-1: Front Panel 6

Figure 3-2: Side Panel 7

Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 8

Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 8

Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter 9

Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network 9

Figure 4-5: WEP Key Needed for Connection 10

Figure 4-6: WPA - Personal Needed for Connection 10

Figure 4-7: PSK2 Needed for Connection 11

Figure 4-8: Congratulations 11

Figure 4-9: Available Wireless Network 12

Figure 4-10: Network Settings 12

Figure 4-11: Wireless Mode 12

Figure 4-12: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 13

Figure 4-13: Wireless Security - WEP 13

Figure 4-14: Wireless Security - WPA Personal 14

Figure 4-1: Wireless Security - PSK2 14

Figure 4-15: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS 15

Figure 4-16: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP 15

Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS 16

Figure 4-18: Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP 16

Figure 4-19: Confirm New Settings 17

Figure 4-20: Congratulations screen 17

Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 18

Figure 5-2: Link Information 18

Figure 5-3: More Information - Wireless Network Status 19

Figure 5-4: More Information-Network Statistics 20

Figure 5-5: Site Survey 20

Figure 5-6: WEP Key Needed for Connection 21

Figure 5-7: WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 21

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster

Figure 5-8: PSK2 Needed for Connection 21

Figure 5-9: Profiles 22

Figure 5-10: Import a Profile 22

Figure 5-11: Export a Profile 22

Figure 5-12: Create a New Profile 23

Figure 5-1: WEP Key Needed for Connection 23

Figure 5-2: WPA - Personal Needed for Connection 24

Figure 5-3: PSK2 Needed for Connection 24

Figure 5-4: Congratulations 24

Figure 5-13: Available Wireless Network 25

Figure 5-14: Network Settings 25

Figure 5-15: Wireless Mode 26

Figure 5-16: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 26

Figure 5-17: Wireless Security - WEP 27

Figure 5-18: Wireless Security - WPA Personal 27

Figure 5-19: Wireless Security - PSK2 28

Figure 5-20: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise Using EAP-TLS 29

Figure 5-21: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise Using PEAP 29

Figure 5-22: Wireless Security - RADIUS Using EAP-TLS 30

Figure 5-23: Wireless Security - RADIUS Using PEAP 30

Figure 5-24: Confirm New Settings for New Profile 31

Figure 5-25: Congratulations 31

Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 36

Figure B-2: Windows XP - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration 36

Figure B-3: Windows XP Wireless Configuration Icon 36

Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network 37

Figure B-5: No Wireless Security 37

Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security 38

Figure B-7: Wireless Network Connection 38

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster

Chapter1:Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster. 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. And with RangeBooster, your range and speed will be even greater. 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.

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 with RangeBooster

What’s in this Guide?

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

RangeBooster.

• 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: Getting to Know the USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster

This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.

• Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster

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

• Chapter 5: 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.

Chapter 1: Introduction

What’s in this Guide?

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster

• Appendix G: Warranty Information

This appendix supplies the Adapter’s warranty information.

• 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.

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

Network Topology

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster

Chapter2:PlanningyourWirelessNetwork

Network Topology

A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter. Computers in a wireless

network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or

adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad-hoc network.

Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless

router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. Each wireless PC in an

infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless

router.

An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network, and can double the

effective wireless transmission range for two wireless adapter PCs. Since an access point is able to forward data

within a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network can be doubled.

Roaming

Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Roaming means that you can move your

wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC's signal, providing that they

both share the same channel and SSID.

Before enabling you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position.

Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.

access point: device that allows wireless-

equipped computers and other devices to

communicate with a wired network.

ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices

communicating directly with each other (peer-

to-peer) without the use of an access point

infrastructure: Configuration in which a

wireless network is bridged to a wired

network via an access point.

roaming: the ability to take a wireless

device from one access point's range to

another without losing the connection.

ssid: your wireless network’s name

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