Page 2 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 2 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION..........................................................................3 Overview ........................................................................3Package contents..................
Page 3 - Introduction; Overview; USB Cable
Introduction AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6600G 3 Overview The AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter allows you to connect any personal computer with an available USB port to a compatible wireless network. Package Contents Please check to make sure your package con...
Page 4 - Installation; STEP 3: Recognize the Hardware; USB cable
Installation AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 4 Plug the adapter into a configured USB port in your computer (or use the supplied cable to connect it asshown below). Install software BEFORE installing the adapter (see Step 1 on previous page). CAUTION: Turn OFF and UNPLUG...
Page 5 - Adapter Configuration; STEP 4: Configure the USB adapter for your wireless network
Adapter Configuration AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 5 STEP 4: Configure the USB adapter for your wireless network Check the Utility icon (four vertical bars) next to your computer’s time display. If the bars are green, youare already connected and do not need to run th...
Page 6 - Test Internet Access; When you press; Enter; screen should appear. If; Wizard screen 2
Adapter Configuration AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 6 Test Internet Access To test Internet access, launch yourweb browser and enter: www.plugandshare.att.com When you press Enter , the AT&T Plug&Share ™ screen should appear. If it does not, see the Troubleshoo...
Page 7 - Link Info; Configuration
Adapter Configuration AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 7 Link Info This screen displays current settings.(To change any of these settings, click Configuration at the top of the screen.) Status: The MAC address of the router, or access point, associatedwith the wireless ad...
Page 8 - Enter the SSID used by your; Apply
Adapter Configuration AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 8 Wizard • Link Info. • Configuration • Security • Site Survey • About Configuration The Configuration screen displaysthe current settings of the wirelessadapter. SSID: Enter the SSID used by your wireless router or a...
Page 9 - Security; For a higher level
Adapter Configuration AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 9 Wizard • Link Info. • Configuration • Security • Site Survey • About Security The Security screen allows you to setthe privacy settings of your wirelessnotebook adapter. These must matchthe settings of your wireless...
Page 11 - Configure Windows; Start; Click; Network and Internet Connections; Click; Network Connections; Caution
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® XP AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 11 Configure Windows ® XP for Network Sharing Step 1 Click Start > Control Panel . Step 2 Click Network and Internet Connections . Step 3 Click Network Connections . Windows ® XP • Windows...
Page 13 - Highlight the; My Computer; icon on your desktop,; Properties; Click the; Change
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® XP AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 13 Step 7 Highlight the My Computer icon on your desktop, then click the right mouse button. Scroll down to click on Properties . Step 8 Click the Change button. Step 9 Enter a unique name to...
Page 14 - When Windows; user name; and; password; My Network Places
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® XP AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 14 Step 10 When configuration is complete, you must re-start Windows ® . When Windows ® restarts you will be prompted to enter a user name and password . Be sure to record these in a safe pla...
Page 15 - If your printer is not listed in this window,; Add a Printer; instructions to set up your printer for use.
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® XP AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 15 Configure Windows ® XP for Printer Sharing Step 1 Click Start > Printers and Faxes . Step 2 Place the cursor on the printer you want to share,then click the right mouse button. Scroll d...
Page 16 - icon on your; Sharing and; This will allow others access to all files on this; Check the; Share this folder on the Network; To protect your files with higher levels of; OK
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® XP AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 16 Configure Windows ® XP for File Sharing Step 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Step 2 Place the cursor on the disk drive you want toshare (usually Drive C:), then click ...
Page 17 - To Share Network Files in Windows; icon on; View Workgroup Computers; to
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® XP AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 17 To Share Network Files in Windows ® XP Step 1 Double-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop. Step 2 Double-click View Workgroup Computers to see a list of all computers connected...
Page 18 - Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® 2000 AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 18 Configure Windows ® 2000 for Network Sharing Step 1 Click Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections . Step 2 Double-click Local Area Connections . Step 3 Click the Propert...
Page 20 - Computers Near Me
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® 2000 AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 20 Step 9 When configuration is complete, you must re-start Windows ® . When Windows ® restarts you will be prompted to enter a user name and password . Be sure to record these in a safe pl...
Page 21 - Add Printer
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® 2000 AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 21 Configure Windows ® 2000 for Printer Sharing Step 1 Click Start > Settings > Printers . Step 2 Place the cursor on the printer you want to share,then click the right mouse button. ...
Page 22 - To set more restrictive permissions, please
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® 2000 AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 22 Configure Windows ® 2000 for File Sharing Step 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Step 2 Place the cursor on the disk drive you want toshare (usually Local Drive C:), t...
Page 23 - to see a list
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® 2000 AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 23 To Share Network Files in Windows ® 2000 Step 1 Double-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop. Step 2 Double-click Computers Near Me to see a list of all computers connected to...
Page 26 - Network Neighborhood
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® 98 SE/Windows ® Me AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 26 Step 9 To verify that configuration is complete, double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on your desktop. In the next window displayed you should seethe names of all net...
Page 27 - , then follow the instructions
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® 98 SE/Windows ® Me AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 27 Configure Windows ® 98/Me for Printer Sharing Step 1 Click Start > Settings > Printers . Step 2 Place the cursor on the printer you want to share,then click the right...
Page 30 - Troubleshooting; Problem; Cannot connect to the Internet
Troubleshooting AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 30 Network performance is sometimes fast, sometimes slow Problem Solution • Another network nearby may be using the same channel, and causing interference. Change the Channel to a different settingon all devices connected t...
Page 31 - If you still have difficulty operating this product, or if you
Troubleshooting AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 31 Problem Solution Cannot connect to the Internet (Setting your computer to automaticallydetect IP settings may correct thisproblem.) If remedies suggested on the previous page do not work, youcan set your computer to auto...
Page 32 - Glossary
Glossary AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 32 Access Point Access points are the contact points (wirelessrouters and transmitters) in a wireless LAN thatare connected to an Ethernet hub or server.Users can roam within the range of access pointsand their wireless device con...
Page 36 - WAN
Glossary AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 36 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Wireless LANs are local area networks that usewireless communications for transmitting data.Transmissions are usually in the 2.4 GHz band.WLAN devices do not need to be lined up for communications like infra...
Page 37 - • Windows; Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications AT&T Plug&Share ™ Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 37 Standards • IEEE 802.11• IEEE 802.11b• IEEE 802.11g Operating Systems • Windows ® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP Interface • USB 1.1/2.0 Wireless Data Rates With Automatic Fallback• 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, ...