Page 2 - Copyright and Trademarks
Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. ...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this User Guide? 1 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 3 Network Topology 3 Roaming 3 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter 5 The LED Indicators 5 USB Extensi...
Page 4 - Appendix F: Specifications
Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Appendix F: Specifications 49 Appendix G: Warranty Information 51 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 52 Appendix I: Contact Information 59
Page 5 - List of Figures; Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen
Wireless-N USB Network Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel 5 Figure 3-2: USB Extension Base 6 Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 7 Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 7 Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter 8 Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Networks 8 Figure 4-5: WEP Key Need...
Page 7 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome; What’s in this User Guide?
1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter. Setting up your network and your Wireless-N USB Network Adapter is easier than ever. Just connect it to your PC's USB port and enjoy incredible h...
Page 9 - Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network; Network Topology
3 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Wireless-N USB Network 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 s...
Page 10 - Network Layout
4 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Layout Wireless-N USB Network 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 p...
Page 11 - Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N USB Network; The LED Indicators; Power
5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N USB Network AdapterThe LED Indicators Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter The LED Indicators The USB Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity. Power Green . The Power LED lig...
Page 12 - USB Extension Base
6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N USB Network AdapterUSB Extension Base Wireless-N USB Network Adapter USB Extension Base A USB Extension Base is provided for easy access to the USB port. The USB Extension Base is connected to the USB port in your PC, then the Adapter is connected to the B...
Page 13 - Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N; Starting the Setup
7 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network AdapterStarting the Setup Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Starting the Setup The Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installatio...
Page 14 - Connecting the Adapter; Available Wireless Networks
8 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network AdapterConnecting the Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Connecting the Adapter 1. Locate an available USB port on your PC. 2. Connect the Adapter in one of three ways: 1. Insert the Adapter into the USB port. 2. If you want to us...
Page 17 - Advanced Setup
11 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network AdapterSetting up the Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Advanced Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Manual Setup. 1. Click Advanced Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set ...
Page 18 - WEP
12 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network AdapterSetting up the Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter 4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear. Standard Channel - Select the correct channel ...
Page 19 - PSK
13 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network AdapterSetting up the Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Advanced UsersTX Key - The default transmit key number is 1. If your network’s access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate n...
Page 22 - RADIUS
16 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network AdapterSetting up the Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter RADIUS RADIUS features use of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) RADIUS offers two authentication types: EAP-TLS a...
Page 24 - Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor; Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor
18 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold dif...
Page 27 - Site Information
21 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorConnect Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Connect The Connect screen displays a list of available networks in the table on the left. The table shows each network’s Wireless Network Name, Channel, and the quality of the wireless signal the Adapter is recei...
Page 28 - Profile Information
22 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorProfiles Wireless-N USB Network Adapter • If the network has PSK2 wireless security enabled, then you will see the PSK2 Needed for Connection screen. Enter the network’s Pre-shared Key in the Pre-shared Key field. You must enter the same security setti...
Page 29 - Create a New Profile
23 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New Profile Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Create a New Profile The next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Networks screen. This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter. • Available Wireless Networks. (For most use...
Page 39 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions; Frequently Asked Questions
33 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the install...
Page 43 - Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration; Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
37 Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration If your computer is running Windows XP, then this choice will be available. If you want to use Windows XP Wireless Zero Confi...
Page 46 - Appendix C: Wireless Security; Security Precautions; Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
40 Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Appendix C: 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 spe...
Page 49 - Appendix D: Windows Help; Shared Resources
43 Appendix D: Windows Help Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Appendix D: 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 He...
Page 56 - Operating Humidity
50 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Storage Temp. -20ºC to 80ºC (-4ºF to 176ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing
Page 57 - Appendix G: Warranty Information
51 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Appendix G: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal...
Page 58 - Appendix H: Regulatory Information
52 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product 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 provide reasonable ...
Page 65 - Appendix I: Contact Information
59 Appendix I: Contact Information Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Appendix I: 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 ...