Linksys WUSB54GSC User manual

Model No.

USB Network Adapter

Wireless-G

WUSB54GSC (EU/LA)

User Guide

WIRELESS

GHz

2.4

802.11g

Compact

with SpeedBooster

Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

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Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 2

The LED Indicators 2

Chapter 2: Setting up and Connecting the USB Adapter 3

Starting the Setup Wizard 3

Creating a Profile 5

Setting Up the Adapter with SecureEasySetup 6

Setting Up the Adapter with Available Networks 7

Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup 10

Chapter 3: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 17

Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 17

Link Information Screens 17

Site Survey 20

Profiles 21

Creating a New Profile 22

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 23

Common Problems and Solutions 23

Frequently Asked Questions 24

Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration 27

Appendix C: Wireless Security 30

Security Precautions 30

Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 30

Appendix D: Windows Help 33

Appendix E: Glossary 34

Appendix F: Specifications 39

Appendix G: Warranty Information 41

Appendix H: Regulatory Information 42

Appendix I: Contact Information 56

Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter

The LED Indicators

Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

Chapter1:GettingtoKnowtheCompactWireless-GUSB

NetworkAdapter

The LED Indicators

The Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity.

Link Green. The Link LED flashes when there is network activity.

Figure 1-1: Front Panel

Chapter 2: Setting up and Connecting the USB Adapter

Starting the Setup Wizard

Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

Chapter2:SettingupandConnectingtheUSBAdapter

The USB Adapter is set up with the Setup Wizard that comes on the CD enclosed with the Adapter. This chapter

will guide you through the setup procedure.

Starting the Setup Wizard

To begin the setup process, insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should

run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run.

In the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

If asked to choose a language, do so and click Next.

On the Welcome screen, you have the following choices:

Click Here to Start - Click the Click Here to Start button to begin the software installation process.

User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open this User Guide.

Exit - Click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard.

1. To install the Adapter, click the Click Here to Start button on the Welcome screen.

2. After reading the License Agreement, click Next if you agree and want to continue the installation, or click

Cancel to end the installation.

Figure 2-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen

Figure 2-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Adapter until you are instructed to

do so or the setup will not work.

Chapter 2: Setting up and Connecting the USB Adapter

Starting the Setup Wizard

Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

3. The necessary files will be installed onto your PC.

4. The Setup Wizard will now prompt you to connect the Adapter to your PC’s USB port. Connect the Adapter’s

connector to one of the USB ports on your computer. Once you’ve connected, click Next.

Figure 2-4: The Connecting the Adapter Screen

Figure 2-3: Installing files

Chapter 2: Setting up and Connecting the USB Adapter

Creating a Profile

Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

Creating a Profile

This Adapter features SecureEasySetup. This means that you can set it up with just the press of a button when

connecting to wireless routers or access points that also feature SecureEasySetup. Both devices on the network

must feature SecureEasySetup for this to work.

•Use SecureEasySetup. Use this option if you have a device on your network that supports SecureEasySetup.

•Skip. This option is used for networks with devices that do not have SecureEasySetup.

Available Wireless Network

The networks available to this Adapter will be listed on this screen.

•Refresh. Use this button to update the Available Wireless Network list.

•Connect. You can select one of the available networks and click the Connect button to connect to it.

•Manual Setup. Select this option to set up the adapter manually if you are not using SecureEasySetup and

your network is not listed in the Available Wireless Network list.

The setup for each option is described, step by step, under the appropriate heading on the following pages.

Click Exit to close the Setup Wizard, if you wish to set up the Adapter later.

Figure 2-5: Creating a Profile

Figure 2-6: Available Wireless Network

Chapter 2: Setting up and Connecting the USB Adapter

Setting Up the Adapter with SecureEasySetup

Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

Setting Up the Adapter with SecureEasySetup

With SecureEasySetup, setting up the Adapter is as simple as pushing a couple of buttons. Before you press any

buttons, you should locate the SecureEasySetup button on the device you’re connecting the Adapter to, such as a

wireless router or access point.

1. Press the Cisco logo or SecureEasySetup button on the wireless router or access point and wait until it turns

white and begins to flash.

2. Click the SecureEasySetup button (circle with the lock) on the Setup Wizard screen. The logo or button will

stop flashing on the wireless router or access point when the Adapter has been successfully added to the

network. Repeat this procedure for any additional SecureEasySetup device.

3. When SecureEasySetup is complete, you may save your configuration to a text file by clicking the Save

button, or print the configuration by clicking the Print button. Click Connect to Network to connect to your

network.

Congratulations! Setup is complete.

To check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or make additional configuration

changes, refer to Chapter 3: Using the Wireless Network Monitor.

Figure 2-7: SecureEasySetup

Figure 2-9: SecureEasySetup Complete

NOTE: Your wireless router or access point must have Wireless SSID broadcast set to enable.

Figure 2-8: Searching for Wireless Network

NOTE: You can only add one SecureEasySetup device at a time.

Chapter 2: Setting up and Connecting the USB Adapter

Setting Up the Adapter with Available Networks

Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

Setting Up the Adapter with Available Networks

If you’re not setting up the Adapter with SecureEasySetup, another method for setting up the Adapter is with the

available networks listed on the Available Wireless Network screen. The available networks are listed in the table

on the center of the screen by SSID.

1. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click the Connect button. (If you do not see your

network listed, you can click the Refresh button to bring the list up again.)

• If the selected network doesn’t utilize wireless security, you will be taken directly to the Congratulations

screen. Click Connect to Network to connect to your network and configuration is complete.

• If the network utilizes wireless security, you will need to configure security on the Adapter. Proceed to the

next step below.

2. If wireless security has been enabled on this network, you will see a Secured Wireless Network message.

Click Continue and the appropriate connection screen will appear. If your network utilizes WEP (Wired

Equivalent Privacy) encryption, the WEP Key Needed for Connection screen will appear. If your network

utilizes WPA-Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) encryption, the WPA-Personal Needed for Connection screen

will appear. If your network utilizes WPA2-Personal encryption, the WPA2-Personal Needed for Connection

screen will appear.

Figure 2-10: Available Wireless Network

encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network.

Figure 2-11: Secured Wireless Network Message

Chapter 2: Setting up and Connecting the USB Adapter

Setting Up the Adapter with Available Networks

Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

WEP Key Needed for Connection

Select 64-bit or 128-bit.

Then, enter a passphrase or WEP key.

Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The

passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the

passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If

you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)

WEP Key 1- The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption,

enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters.

Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.

Then, click Connect and proceed to the Congratulations screen. To cancel the connection, click Cancel.

WPA-Personal Needed for Connection

Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES,from the Encryption drop-down

menu.

Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field.

Then, click Connect and proceed to the Congratulations screen. To cancel the connection, click Cancel.

Figure 2-13: WPA-Personal Needed for Connection

Figure 2-12: WEP Key Needed for Connection

wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of encrypting

network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater

security.

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