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

LINKSYS LLC Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Wusb54G ug Rev A

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User Manual Part 2

Chapter 6: Driver Installation forWindows XPAfter connecting the Adapter toyour PC, as shown in Chapter 5,you’ll need to install the driver.1. Windows XP will automati-cally detect the Adapter.Insert the Setup CD-ROMinto the CD-ROM drive.Click the radio button next toInstall the software auto-matically (Recommended)(as shown in Figure 6-1).Then click the Next button.2. A screen similar to that shown inFigure 6-2 will appear, asking ifyou wish to discontinue installa-tion. This software has been test-ed and found to work properlywith Windows XP. Click theContinue Anyway button tocontinue installation.3. The next screen shows that theWizard is complete. Click theFinish button. The drivers arenow installed.11104. When Windows 2000 begins installing the Network Adapter’s driver file, ascreen similar to that shown in Figure 5-3 will appear, stating that a digitalsignature was not found. This software has been tested and found to workproperly with Windows 2000. Click the Ye s button to continue installation.If your PC is running Windows XP, proceed to “Chapter 6: DriverInstallation for Windows XP.”If your PC is running Windows 2000, the installation of the Wireless-BUSB Network Adapter is complete. If you want to check the link informa-tion, search for available wireless networks, or make additional configu-ration changes, proceed to “Chapter 7: Using the WLAN Monitor.”Figure 5-3Figure 6-2Figure 6-1Figure 6-3
13123. If WEP is enabled, thescreen in Figure 6-6 willappear. Enter the WEP keyof your wireless network inthe Network key field, andre-enter it in the Confirmnetwork key field. Then clickthe Connect button, and goto step 4.4. The screen in Figure 6-7 will appear if your connection is active.For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer,click Start and then Help and Support. Enter the keyword wireless in thefield provided, and press the Enter key.Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-G USB NetworkAdapter is complete.1. After installing the Adapter,the Windows XP WirelessZero Configuration iconwill appear in your comput-er’s system tray (see Figure6-4). Double-click the icon. 2. The screen that appears will show any available wireless network. Select the network you want. If this network has WEPencryption enabled, go tostep 3.If this network does nothave WEP encryptionenabled, then Figure 6-5will appear. Make sure thebox next to Allow me toconnect to the selectedwireless network, eventhough it is not secure ischecked. Then click theConnect button, and go tostep 4.Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationNote for Windows XP users: Windows XP has a built-in configura-tion tool. Use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (in the sys-tem tray at the bottom of your screen) to configure the Adapter.Figure 6-4Figure 6-6Note: Steps 2 and 3 are the instructions and screenshots for WindowsXP with Service Pack 1 installed.If you have not installed Service Pack 1, select the network you want,and click the Connect button. If the network has WEP encryptionenabled, enter the WEP key in the Network key field, and then clickthe Connect button.Note: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a passphrase. Enter the exact WEP key used by your accesspoint.Figure 6-5Figure 6-7
The Link Information screen, shown again in Figure 7-3, displays the signalstrength and link quality information about the current connection and providesa button to click for additional status information. Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode - The screen indicates whether theAdapter is currently working in ad-hoc or infrastructure mode. Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless net-work connection.Click the More Information button to view more information about the wire-less network connection, shown on the following page and in Figure 7-4..Click the X (Close) button in the upper right corner to exit the WLAN Monitor.1514Link InformationFigure 7-3Chapter 7: Using the WLAN Monitor Use the WLAN Monitor to check the link information, search for availablewireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings.After installing the Adapter, the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter WLANMonitor icon will appear in your system tray. Double-click the icon (see Figure7-1).The Link Information screen will appear. (See Figure 7-2.) Fromthis screen, you can find out how strong the current wirelesssignal is and how good the connection’s quality is. You can alsoclick the More Information button to view additional statusinformation about the current wireless connection. To search foravailable wireless networks, click the Site Survey tab. To per-form configuration changes, click the Profiles tab. Figure 7-1Figure 7-2Accessing the WLAN MonitorOverview
1716The Site Survey screen, shown in Figure 7-5, displays a list of infrastructure andad-hoc networks available for connection. SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network. Signal - The percentage of signal strength, from 0 to 100%.Site InformationWireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use.Channel - The channel to which the wireless network devices are set. WEP - The status of the WEP encryption security feature.MAC - The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point.Surveyed at - The time at which the wireless network was scanned. Refresh - Click the Refresh button to perform a new search for wirelessdevices. Connect - To connect to one of the networks on the list, select the wireless net-work,and click the Connect button. If the wireless network has WEP encryp-tion enabled, you will see the screen shown in Figure 7-6.Figure 7-5Site SurveyWireless Network StatusStatus - The status of the wireless network connection.SSID - The unique name of the wireless network. Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use.Transfer Rate - The data transfer rate of the current connection.Channel - The channel to which the wireless network devices are set. WEP - The status of the WEP encryption security feature.MAC - The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point.TCP/IP SettingIP Address - The IP Address of the Adapter.Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask of the Adapter.Default Gateway - The Default Gateway address of the Adapter.DNS - The DNS address of the Adapter.DHCP - The status of the DHCP client.Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless net-work connection.Click the Back button to return to the initial Link Information screen. Click theX (Close) button in the upper right corner to exit the WLAN Monitor.Figure 7-4

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