Linksys WUSB54GSC User manual

Model No.

USB Network Adapter

Wireless-G

WUSB54GSC

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

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 Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 6

The LED Indicators 6

Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Adapter 7

Starting the Setup Wizard 7

Creating a Profile 9

Setting Up the Adapter with SecureEasySetup 10

Setting Up the Adapter with Available Networks 11

Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup 14

Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 21

Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 21

Link Information Screens 21

Site Survey 24

Profiles 25

Creating a New Profile 26

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 27

Common Problems and Solutions 27

Frequently Asked Questions 28

Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration 31

Appendix C: Wireless Security 34

Security Precautions 34

Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 34

Appendix D: Windows Help 37

Appendix E: Glossary 38

Appendix F: Specifications 43

Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

Appendix G: Warranty Information 44

Appendix H: Regulatory Information 45

Appendix I: Contact Information 51

Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

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: Installing files 8

Figure 4-4: The Connecting the Adapter Screen 8

Figure 4-5: Creating a Profile 9

Figure 4-6: Available Wireless Network 9

Figure 4-7: SecureEasySetup 10

Figure 4-8: Searching for Wireless Network 10

Figure 4-9: SecureEasySetup Complete 10

Figure 4-10: Available Wireless Network 11

Figure 4-11: Secured Wireless Network Message 11

Figure 4-12: WEP Key Needed for Connection 12

Figure 4-13: WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 12

Figure 4-14: WPA2-Personal Needed for Connection 13

Figure 4-15: The Congratulations Screen 13

Figure 4-16: Available Wireless Network 14

Figure 4-17: Network Settings 14

Figure 4-18: Wireless Mode 15

Figure 4-19: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 15

Figure 4-20: Wireless Security 16

Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - WEP 16

Figure 4-22: Wireless Security - WPA Personal 17

Figure 4-23: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal 17

Figure 4-24: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS 18

Figure 4-25: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP 18

Figure 4-26: Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS 19

Figure 4-27: Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP 19

Figure 4-28: Confirm New Settings 20

Figure 4-29: Congratulations 20

Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 21

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Figure 5-2: Link Information 21

Figure 5-3: Link Information - Wireless Network Status 22

Figure 5-4: Link Information - Wireless Network Statistics 23

Figure 5-5: Site Survey 24

Figure 5-6: WEP Key Needed for Connection 24

Figure 5-7: WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 24

Figure 5-8: WPA2-Personal Needed for Connection 25

Figure 5-9: Profiles 25

Figure 5-10: Import a Profile 25

Figure 5-11: Export a Profile 26

Figure 5-12: Create a New Profile 26

Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 31

Figure B-2: Windows XP - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration 31

Figure B-3: Windows XP Wireless Configuration Icon 31

Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network 32

Figure B-5: No Wireless Security 32

Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security 33

Figure B-7: Wireless Network Connection 33

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster. 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 SecureEasySetup, setting up your network and your Compact 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?

Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

What’s in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Compact 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: Getting to Know the Compact USB Adapter

This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.

• Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the USB Adapter

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?

Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

• 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

Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

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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