Linksys WUSB54GP - Manuals

1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever. How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless pro...

2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-B USB Network Adapter. • Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter...

4 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter 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 ...

5 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Layout Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b standard and some ...

10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Portable USB Adapter Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Chapter 4: Connecting the Portable USB Adapter 1. To connect the Portable USB Adapter to your PC, simply plug the USB end into your PC’s available USP port. IMPORTANT: Windows XP users must connect the Portable USB Ada...

11 Chapter 4: Connecting the Portable USB AdapterUsing the USB Extension Base Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter 2. When Windows 2000 begins installing the Network Adapter’s driver file, a screen stating that a digital signature was not found may appear. This software has been tested and found to work ...

12 Chapter 5: Driver Installation for Windows XP Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Driver Installation for Windows XP After connecting the Adapter to your PC, as shown in Chapter 4, you’ll need to install the driver. Windows XP will automatically detect the Adapter. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into...

13 Chapter 5: Driver Installation for Windows XPWindows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless-G Broadband Router Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 1. After installing the Adapter, the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon will appear in your computer’s system tray. Double-click the icon...

15 Chapter 5: Using the WLAN MonitorOverview Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Monitor Overview Use the WLAN Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. Accessing the WLAN Monito...

17 Chapter 5: Using the WLAN MonitorThe Site Survey Tab Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter The Site Survey Tab The Site Survey tab displays available networks and allows you to connect to them. The information about these networks are displayed as below: SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless n...

18 Chapter 5: Using the WLAN MonitorThe Profiles Tab Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter The Profiles Tab The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. You can also import or export profiles. The default profile holds the initial configuration saved whe...

20 Chapter 5: Using the WLAN MonitorCreating a New Profile Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Creating a New Profile 1. On the Profiles tab, click the New button to create a new profile. 2. When the Create connection profile screen appears, enter a name for the new profile. Click OK to save the profile...

24 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Adapter. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can...

25 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Frequently Asked Questions Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the applica...

28 Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require sp...

31 Appendix C: Windows Help Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Appendix C: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows H...

35 Appendix E: Specifications Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Appendix E: Specifications Model WUSB54GP Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 Cabling Type USB extension base with integrated USB Cable LEDs Link (Blue- Blinking when 802.11g RF signal is active Frecuency Band 2.400...

37 Appendix F: Warranty Information Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Appendix F: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser ("You") that, for a period of [ ], (the "Warranty Period") Your Linksys product will be free of defects in materia...

38 Appendix G: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Appendix G: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This (Series and Product name) has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to ...

39 Appendix H: Contact Information Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Appendix H: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a product...