Page 3 - Table of Contents
Wireless-G Portable 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: Software Installation and Configuration for Windows 2000 6 Chapter 4: Connecting the Port...
Page 4 - Appendix I: Windows Help
Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Appendix I: Windows Help 31 Appendix J: Glossary 32 Appendix K: Specifications 35 Appendix L: Warranty Information 37 Appendix M: Regulatory Information 38 Appendix N: Contact Information 39
Page 5 - List of Figures
Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 6 Figure 3-2: The License Agreement Screen 7 Figure 3-3: The Wireless Mode Screen 7 Figure 3-4: The Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Screen 8 Figure 3-5: The Wireless Security Screen 8 Figure 3-6: The Check Settings Sc...
Page 7 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome
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...
Page 8 - What’s in this Guide?
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...
Page 10 - Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network; Network Topology
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 ...
Page 11 - Network Layout
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 ...
Page 16 - Chapter 4: Connecting the Portable USB Adapter
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...
Page 17 - Using the USB Extension Base
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 ...
Page 18 - Chapter 5: Driver Installation for Windows XP
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...
Page 19 - Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
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...
Page 21 - Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Monitor; Overview; The Link Information Tab
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...
Page 23 - The Site Survey Tab
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...
Page 24 - The Profiles Tab
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...
Page 26 - Creating a New Profile
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...
Page 30 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions
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...
Page 31 - Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Page 34 - Appendix B: Wireless Security; Security Precautions
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...
Page 37 - Appendix C: Windows Help
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...
Page 41 - Appendix E: Specifications
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...
Page 43 - Appendix F: Warranty Information
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...
Page 44 - Appendix G: Regulatory Information
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 ...
Page 45 - Appendix H: Contact Information
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...
