Page 2 - Copyright and Trademarks
Compact Wireless-G USB 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
Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter 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 Adapter 6 The LED Indicators 6 Chapter 4: Setti...
Page 4 - Appendix H: Regulatory Information
Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Appendix H: Regulatory Information 63 Appendix I: Contact Information 69
Page 5 - List of Figures
Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter 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: The Connecting the Adapter Screen 8 Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network 9 Figure 4-5: Available Wireless Network 10 Figur...
Page 6 - Figure 5-6: The SecureEasySetup Logo and Location
Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Figure 5-3: More Information - Wireless Network Status 24 Figure 5-4: More Information - Wireless Network Statistics 25 Figure 5-5: The SecureEasySetup Button 26 Figure 5-6: The SecureEasySetup Logo and Location 26 Figure 5-7: SecureEasySetup 26 Figure 5-8: SecureEasyS...
Page 7 - Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon
Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Figure 5-39: LEAP 42 Figure 5-40: Confirm New Settings 43 Figure 5-41: The Congratulations Screen 43 Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 48 Figure B-2: Windows XP - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration 48 Figure B-3: Windows XP Wireless Configuration Icon 48 Fig...
Page 8 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome
1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Compact Wireless-G 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 produ...
Page 9 - What’s in this Guide?
2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter. • Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter ...
Page 11 - Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network; Network Topology
4 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Compact Wireless-G 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 s...
Page 12 - Network Layout
5 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Layout Compact Wireless-G 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 p...
Page 13 - Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G USB; The LED Indicators
6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G USB AdapterThe LED Indicators Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter The LED Indicators The Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity. Link Green . The Link LED flashes when ther...
Page 14 - Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Adapter; Starting the Setup Wizard
7 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterStarting the Setup Wizard Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Adapter 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 ...
Page 15 - Connecting the Adapter
8 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterConnecting the Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter 4. The Setup Wizard will now prompt you to connect the Adapter to your PC’s USB port. Once you’ve connect, click Next . 5. Windows 98SE and ME users will need to restart their PCs. Connecting ...
Page 16 - Setting Up the Adapter
9 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterSetting Up the Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Setting Up the Adapter The next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen. This screen provides three options for setting up the Adapter • SecureEasySetup. This Adapter fe...
Page 17 - Setting Up the Adapter with SecureEasySetup
10 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterSetting Up the Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter 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, though, you should locate t...
Page 19 - Setting Up the Adapter with Available Networks
12 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterSetting Up the Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter 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 th...
Page 22 - Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup
15 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterSetting Up the Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup If you are not taking advantage of SecureEasySetup and your network is not listed with the available networks, click Manual Setup on the Available Wir...
Page 24 - WEP
17 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterSetting Up the Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter 4. The Wireless Security screen will appear. This step will configure wireless security. If your wireless network doesn’t use wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button...
Page 25 - WPA Personal
18 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterSetting Up the Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter WPA Personal WPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES for encryption. Then enter a Passphrase that is 8-63 characters in leng...
Page 26 - WPA Enterprise
19 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterSetting Up the Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter WPA Enterprise WPA Enterprise features WPA security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA Enterprise offer...
Page 27 - RADIUS
20 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterSetting Up the Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter RADIUS RADIUS uses the security of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) It offers two authentication methods: EAP-TLS and PEAP. Authent...
Page 28 - LEAP
21 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterSetting Up the Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter LEAP If you selected LEAP, then enter the Username and Password that will authenticate you on your wireless network. Select the Login Method, and if selecting Manual for your login, enter a U...
Page 30 - Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor; Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor; Link Information
23 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Compact Wireless-G USB 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 32 - Wireless Network Statistics
25 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information Screens Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Wireless Network Statistics The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings. Transmit Rate - This is the data transfer rate of the current connection. ...
Page 35 - Site Survey; Site Information
28 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorSite Survey Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Figure 5-9: Site Survey Figure 5-10: WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 5-11: WPA-Personal Needed for Connection Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays a list of available networks in the table on the l...
Page 36 - Profile Information
29 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorProfiles Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter If the network has PSK2 wireless security enabled, then you will see the PSK2 Needed for Connection screen. Enter the network’s Passphrase or pre-shared key in the Passphrase field. To connect to the network, cli...
Page 37 - Creating a New Profile
30 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New Profile Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Creating a New Profile On the Profiles screen, click the New button to create a new profile. Enter a name for the new profile, and click the OK button. Click the Cancel button to return to the Profi...
Page 51 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions
44 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Compact Wireless-G 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'...
Page 52 - Frequently Asked Questions
45 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Compact Wireless-G 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 applicat...
Page 55 - Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration
48 Appendix B: Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration If your computer is running Windows XP, then this choice will be available. If you want to use Windows XP Wireless Configuration to control the Adapter, instead of using the Wireless Network Monitor, th...
Page 58 - Appendix C: Wireless Security; Security Precautions
51 Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Compact Wireless-G USB 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 61 - Appendix D: Windows Help; Shared Resources
54 Appendix D: Windows Help Compact Wireless-G USB 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 67 - Appendix F: Warranty Information
60 Appendix F: Warranty Information Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Appendix F: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser ("You") that, for a period of three years, (the "Warranty Period") Your Linksys product will be free of defects in ...
Page 68 - Appendix G: Specifications
61 Appendix G: Specifications Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Appendix G: Specifications Model WUSB54GC Standards IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Channels 802.11b / 802.11g11 Channels (US, Canada)13 Channels (Europe) LEDs Link Protocols 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps); ...
Page 69 - Operating Humidity
62 Appendix G: Specifications Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Storage Temp. -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F) Operating Humidity 10% ~ 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% ~ 90% Non-Condensing
Page 76 - Appendix I: Contact Information
69 Appendix I: Contact Information Compact Wireless-G USB 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 ...
