LINKSYS WUSB54GV2 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter User Manual Wusb54G ug Rev A

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User GuideWireless-G USBNetwork AdapterUse this Guide to install: WUSB54G
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark ortrademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other coun-tries. Copyright © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and prod-uct names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys guarantees that every Wireless-G USB Network Adapter will be free from physi-cal defects in material and workmanship for three years from the date of purchase, whenused within the limits set forth in the Specifications section of this User Guide. If the prod-uct proves defective during this warranty period, call Linksys Technical Support in orderto obtain a Return Authorization number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PUR-CHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING. When returning a product, mark the ReturnAuthorization number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of youroriginal proof of purchase. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUTPROOF OF PURCHASE. All customers located outside of the United States of Americaand Canada shall be held responsible for shipping and handling charges.IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PROD-UCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-AGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFT-WARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS OFFERS NO REFUNDS FOR ITS PROD-UCTS. Linksys makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory,with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accom-panying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, orfitness for any particular purpose. Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its prod-ucts, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.Please direct all inquiries to:Linksys P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. SAFETY AND REGULATORY NOTICESFCC STATEMENTThe Wireless-G USB Network Adapter has been tested and found to comply with thespecifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferencein a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-quency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistanceFCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved byLinksys could void the user's authority to operate the device.FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementTo comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, the antenna(s) for thisdevice must comply with the following:• Access points with 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz integrated antenna must operate with a sepa-ration distance of at least 20 cm from all persons using the cable provided and mustnot be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.End-users must be provided with specific operations for satisfying RF exposure compli-ance.Note: Dual antennas used for diversity operation are not considered co-located.Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) NoticeThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210.Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210du Canada."To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be oper-ated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or itstransmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing."" Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'unelicence, il doit être utilisé à l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournirun écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé àl'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. "EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE)Linksys Group declares that the Instant Wireless®Series products included in the InstantWireless®Series conform to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of theEuropean R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, EMC directive 89/336/EEC, and Low Voltagedirective 73/23/EEC: For 2.4 GHz devices with 100 mW radios, the following standards were applied: • ETS 300-826, 301 489-1 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.• EN 609 50 Safety• ETS 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdooruse may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation.Contact local Authority for procedure to follow.
Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level ofabove 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) are considered as not com-pliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the Europeancommunity and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/ECand/or the CEPT recommendation Rec 70.03. For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact LinksysCorporate Compliance.• Linksys Group vakuuttaa täten että Wireless-G USB Network Adapter tyyppinen laiteon direktiivin 1999/5/EY, direktiivin 89/336/EEC ja direktiivin 73/23/EEC oleellistenvaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen.• Linksys Group déclare que la Wireless-G USB Network Adapter est conforme auxconditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC, la direc-tive 89/336/EEC, et à la directive 73/23/EEC.• Belgique B L'utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 11 (2462 MHz), 12 (2467MHz), et 13 (2472 MHz). Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâti-ment, au-dessus d'un espace public, aucun enregistrement n'est nécessaire pourune distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enreg-istrement auprès de l'IBPT est requise. Pour une utilisation publique à l'extérieur debâtiments, une licence de l'IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences,veuillez contacter l'IBPT.• France F: 2.4 GHz Bande : les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, et 2472 MHz respec-tivement) sont complétement libres d'utilisation en France (en utilisation intérieur).Pour ce qui est des autres canaux, ils peuvent être soumis à autorisation selon ledépartment. L'utilisation en extérieur est soumis à autorisation préalable et trèsrestreint. 2.4 GHz Band: only channels 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, and 2472 MHzrespectively) may be used freely in France for indoor use. License required for out-door installations.• Deutschland D: Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwending, aber nicht genehmi-gungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.• Germany D: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for proce-dure to follow.• Italia I: E' necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Verificarecon i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. L'uso per installazione in esterni non e' per-messa.• Italy I: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not allowed.• The Netherlands NL License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller forprocedure to follow.• Nederlands NL Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact opmet verkoper voor juiste procedure.WUSB54G-UG-3015A KLTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1The Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 1Features 1Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 2Network Topology 2Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 2Chapter 3: Getting to Know theWireless-G USB Network Adapter 4The Adapter’s Ports 4The Adapter’s LEDs 4Chapter 4: Software Installationand Configuration for Windows 2000 5Chapter 5: Hardware Installation 9Connecting the Adapter 9Chapter 6: Driver Installation for Windows XP 11Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 12Chapter 7: Using the WLAN Monitor 14Overview 14Accessing the WLAN Monitor 14Link Information 15Site Survey 17Profiles 18Creating a New Profile 20
1Chapter 1: IntroductionConnect your USB-equipped desktop or notebook computer to a wireless net-work at incredible speeds with the Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter.By incorporating two new, blazing fast technologies -- USB 2.0 and Wireless-G -- the Adapter delivers data rates up to 54Mbps (5 times as fast as 802.11b),without the trouble of opening up the case of your desktop computer.To install, simply plug the Adapter into any available USB port. (It's compati-ble with both USB 1.1 and 2.0 ports, but 2.0 will yield the fastest speeds.) Itgets its power through the USB connection, so no power cord is necessary. Theincluded Setup Wizard walks you through configuring the Adapter to yourwireless network settings, step by step. The Wireless-G USB Network Adapteris also compatible with the Wireless-B (802.11b) network standard, with datarates up to 11Mbps. And your wireless communications can be protected by128-bit encryption, so your data stays secure.The Wireless-G USB Network Adapter's high-gain antenna lets you put yourcomputer almost anywhere in the building, without the cost and hassle of run-ning cables. Now you don't have to drill holes in your walls and climb throughthe attic or cellar to get connected to the network. Once you're connected, youcan keep in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet, use instant messagingto chat with friends, and share files and other resources such as printers andhard disk storage space with other computers on the network.So don't hassle with running cables through your house -- get connected theeasy way with the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter.• Compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b (2.4GHz) Stardards• Support USB 2.0 with up to 54Mbps, High-Speed Data Transfer Rate withAutomatic Fallback• Plug-and-Play Operation Provides Easy Setup• Supports up to 128-bit WEP Encryption Security• Compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000 and XPAppendix A: Troubleshooting 26Common Problems and Solutions 26Frequently Asked Questions 27Appendix B: Glossary 30Appendix C: Specifications 38Environmental 39Appendix D: Warranty Information 40Appendix E: Contact Information 41The Wireless-G USB Network AdapterFeatures
If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources onlywith the other computers on the wireless network, then the ad-hoc mode canbe used. (See Figure 2-2.) Ad-hoc mode allows computers equipped with wire-less transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other, elimi-nating the need for an access point. The drawback of this mode is that, in Ad-Hoc mode, wireless-equipped computers are not able to communicate withcomputers on a wired network. And, of course, communication between thewireless-equipped computers is limited by the distance and interference direct-ly between them.32Figure 2-2Chapter 2: Planning Your WirelessNetworkA wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area net-work (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device toconnect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequencychannel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices.Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in whichthey may be set up: infrastructure and ad-hoc. An infrastructure configura-tion is a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to each other through anaccess point. An ad-hoc configuration is wireless-equipped computers com-municating directly with each other. Choosing between these two modesdepends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or periph-erals with a wired network or not.If the computers on thewireless network need tobe accessed by a wirednetwork or need to share aperipheral, such as a print-er, with the wired networkcomputers, the wirelessnetwork should be set upin infrastructure mode.(See Figure 2-1.) Thebasis of infrastructuremode centers around anaccess point, which servesas the main point of communications in a wireless network. Access pointstransmit data to PCs equipped with wireless network cards, which can roamwithin a certain radial range of the access point. Multiple access points can bearranged to work in succession to extend the roaming range, and can be set upto communicate with your Ethernet (wired) hardware as well. Network TopologyAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeFigure 2-1
5Chapter 4: Software Installation andConfiguration for Windows 2000The Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you throughthe installation procedure. The Setup Wizard will install the WLAN Monitorand driver, as well as configure the Adapter.1. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The SetupWizard should run automatically, and Figure 4-1 should appear. If it doesnot, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enterD:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).To install the Adapter, click the Install button on the Welcome screen. ClickUser Guide to view this User Guide or click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard.Figure 4-1Important: You must run the Setup Wizard to install the softwarebefore connecting the Adapter.4Chapter 3: Getting to Know theWireless-G USB Network AdapterThe Network Adapter is connected to your PC through its USB port. All poweris provided through the USB connection, making a power adapter unnecessary.The Network Adapter’s LEDs show you how the Adapter is functioning.Power Green. This LED will light up to let you know that the Adapter isadequately powered over the USB connection.Link Green. The Link LED will be lit steadily when the NetworkAdapter is connected to your wireless network. The LED willblink when there is wireless network traffic.The USB PortThe Adapter’s LEDs
764. If you choseInfrastructureMode, go to Step5now. If youchose Ad-HocMode, select thecorrect operatingchannel for yournetwork from theChannel drop-down menu.Then, select theNetwork Modefrom the drop-down menu.Click the Nextbutton, and go to Step 5. Click the Back button to change any settings.Channel - The channel you choose should match the channel set on theother devices in your wireless network. If you are unsure about which chan-nel to use, select the default channel (Channel 6).Network Mode - Keep the default setting, Mixed, if you have Wireless-Gand Wireless-B devices in your network. Select G-Only if you have onlyWireless-G devices in your network. 5. The Setup Wizardwill ask you toreview your set-tings before itstarts to copyfiles. Click theNext button tosave these set-tings, or click theBack button tochange any set-tings.Figure 4-4Figure 4-52. Read the License Agreement and click the Next button to continue theinstallation. Ifyou click theCancel button,you will end theinstallation.3. The following screen, shown in Figure 4-3, will ask for some informationabout your wireless network. In the SSID field, enter your network’s SSID(Service Set Identifier). The SSID is your network name and must be iden-tical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all low-ercase).Next, choose a wireless mode. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio buttonif you want your wireless computers to network with computers on yourwired network using a wireless access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radiobutton if youwant multiplewireless com-puters to net-work directlywith each other.Click the Nextbutton to contin-ue, or click theBack button toreturn to theprevious page.Figure 4-2Figure 4-3
986. At this point, you may see a warn-ing screen, such as that shown inFigure 4-6 , asking if you’d like tocease installation. You can clickthe Yes button to continue; theAdapter will function properly.7. After the files have been successfully copied, the screen in Figure 4-7 willappear. Click the Exit button.Proceed to “Chapter 5: Hardware Installation.”Figure 4-6Figure 4-7Chapter 5: Hardware Installation1. The Adapter comes with the USB cable you will use to connect the Adapterto your PC. (See Figure 5-1.) 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the Adapter.3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to one of the USBports on your computer (see Figure 5-2).Figure 5-1Figure 5-2Connecting the AdapterWireless-G USBNetwork AdapterImportant for Windows 2000 users: You must run the Setup Wizardto install the software before installing the hardware.Important for Windows XP users: You must install the Adapter’shardware before installing the software.

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