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1. Figure 6 14 Enter Profile Name LIN Divisior of Cisco Systems Inc Link Information Site Survey Network Settings Obtain an network settings automatically DHCP Select this option to have your network settings assigned automatically C Specify network settings Select this option to specify the network settings for your network IP Address z si Default Gateway a Cancel Next G Portable USB Adapter Wireless Network Monitor v4 0 mode na WUSB54GP Figure 6 15 Network Settings for New Profile 23 nam Rawalkiag I IQ R A antaw A a ee nrinhliea LED Adanta wi Qe ais OT A a SF ANAN CA WHE ou FU l La pie UVD AUG p LOI 4 The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a wireless access point Click the Ad Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless computers to communicate directly with each other Enter the SSID for your network Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Infrastructure Mode This mode allows wireless and wired networks to communicate through an access point Ad Hoc Mode This mode allows wireless equipped computers to communicate directly with each other No access point is used SSID This is the network name It must be used for all the devices in your w
2. 802 1 1a An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz 802 11b An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 802 11g An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps an operating frequency of 2 4GHz and backward compatibility with 802 11b devices Access Point A device that allows wireless equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network Also used to expand the range of a wireless network Adapter A device that adds network functionality to your PC Ad hoc A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other peer to peer without the use of an access point AES Advanced Encryption Standard A method that uses up to 256 bit key encryption to secure data Backbone The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together and handles the most data Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a given device or network Beacon Interval Data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized Bit A binary digit Boot To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions Bridge A device that connects different networks Broadband An always on fast Internet connection Browser An application program that provides a wa
3. Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use Change your SSID regularly so that any hackers who have gained access to your wireless network will have to start from the beginning in trying to break in MAC Addresses Enable MAC Address filtering MAC Address filtering will allow you to provide access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses This makes it harder for a hacker to access your network with a random MAC Address WEP Encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is often looked upon as a cure all for wireless security concerns This is overstating WEP s ability Again this can only provide enough security to make a hacker s job more difficult There are several ways that WEP can be maximized 1 Use the highest level of encryption possible 2 Use Shared Key authentication 3 Change your WEP key regularly WPA Wi Fi Protected Access WPA is the newest and best available standard in Wi Fi security Two modes are available Pre Shared Key and RADIUS Pre Shared Key gives you a choice of two encryption methods TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol which utilizes a stronger encryption method and incorporates Message Integrity Code MIC to provide protection against hackers and AES Advanced Encryption System which utilizes a symmetric 128 Bit block data encryption RADIU
4. RJ 45 Registered Jack 45 An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires Roaming The ability to take a wireless device from one access point s range to another without losing the connection Router A networking device that connects multiple networks together RTS Request To Send A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting Server Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files printing communications and other services 42 SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol The standard e mail protocol on the Internet SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol A widely used network monitoring and control protocol Software Instructions for the computer A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a program SOHO Small Office Home Office Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices SPI Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall A technology that inspects every incoming packet of information before allowing it to enter the network Spread Spectrum Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission SSID Service Set IDentifier Your wireless network s name Static IP Address A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network Static Routing Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path Subnet Mask An address code that determines
5. an area greater than that covered by a single access point Before using the roaming function the workstation must make sure that it is the same channel number with the access point of dedicated coverage area To achieve true seamless connectivity the wireless LAN must incorporate a number of different functions Each node and access point for example must always acknowledge receipt of each message Each node must maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes In such a system the user s end node undertakes a search for the best possible access to the system First it evaluates such factors as signal strength and quality as well as the message load currently being carried by each access point and the distance of each access point to the wired backbone Based on that information the node next selects the right access point and registers its address Communications between end node and host computer can then be transmitted up and down the backbone As the user moves on the end node s RF transmitter regularly checks the system to determine whether it is in touch with the original access point or whether it should seek a new one When a node no longer receives acknowledgment from its original access point it undertakes a new search Upon finding a new access point it then re registers and
6. s Ad Hoc Mode Settings Screen Figure 4 5 Setup Wizard s Wireless Security Screen Figure 4 6 Setup Wizard s Wireless Security WEP Screen Figure 4 7 Setup Wizard s Wireless Security PSK Using TKIP Screen Figure 4 8 Setup Wizard s Wireless Security PSK Using AES Screen Figure 4 9 Setup Wizard s Wireless Security PSK RADIUS Using EAP TLS Screen Figure 4 10 Setup Wizard s Wireless Security PSK RADIUS Using PEAP Screen Figure 4 11 Setup Wizard s Wireless Security RADIUS Using EAP TLS Screen Figure 4 12 Setup Wizard s Wireless Security RADIUS Using PEAP Screen Figure 4 13 Setup Wizard s Check Settings Screen Figure 4 14 Digital Signature Not Found Screen Figure 4 15 Setup Wizard s Congratulations Screen Figure 5 1 The Portable USB Adapter on Your Notebook Figure 5 2 A USB Port Figure 5 3 Digital Signature Not Found Screen Figure 5 4 Using the USB Extension Base Figure 5 5 Using the Wall Mount Figure 6 1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon Figure 6 2 Windows XP Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration Figure 6 3 Windows XP Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor Figure 6 4 Link Information Figure 6 5 More Information Wireless Network Status Figure 6 6 More Information Network Statistics Figure 6 7 Site Survey Figure 6 8 WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 6 9 PSK Pre Shared Key Needed for Connection Figure 6 10 Profiles Figure 6 11 Import a Profile Figure 6 12 Export
7. DAMAGES IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You Please direct all inquiries to Linksys PO Box 18558 Irvine CA 92623 47 Appendix G 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 protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which is found by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 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 a
8. Li A Division of Cisco Systems Inc WEP Key Needed for Connection This wireless network has WEP encryption enabled To connect to this network select the level of WEP encryption Enter the required passphrase or WEP key in the appropriate field below Then press the Connect button WEP Please select the wireless security method used by your existing wireless network ower 64 bit v Touse WEP encryption select either 64 bit or 128 bit encryption Passphrase The Passphrase is case sensitive and should be no more than 16 characters in length 00 00 00 00 00 When entering this manually it should be 10 characters for 64 bit encryption or 26 characters for 128 bit encryption Valid hexadecimal characters are A through F and numbers 0 Figure 6 8 WEP Key Needed for Connection Lin A Division of Cisco Systems Inc PSK Pre Shared Key Needed for Connection This wireless network has PSK Pre Shared Key enabled To connect to this network select the encryption type Enter the required passphrase in the appropriate field below Then press the Connect button Please select the wireless security method used by your existing wireless network TKIP 1 Please select an encryption type that you will use to protect your wireless data transmissions Passphrase ssphrase Please enter a Passphrase that is 8 to 63 characters in length Cancel Connect Figure 6 9 PSK Pre Shared Key Needed for
9. Obtain network settings automatically DHCP Click the Next button to continue or click the Cancel button to return to the Profiles screen If your network does not have a DHCP server click the radio button next to Specify the network settings Enter an IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and DNS address appropriate for your network You must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS address leave these fields empty Click the Next button to continue or click the Cancel button to return to the Profiles screen IP Address This IP Address must be unique to your network Subnet Mask The Adapter s Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired network s Subnet Mask Default Gateway Enter the IP address of your network s Gateway here DNS 1 and DNS 2 Enter the DNS address of your wired Ethernet network here Chapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Link Information Site Survey Click the Profile name and the Connect button to use pre configured wireless network settings Use the menu below to manage your wireless network s Profiles and Advanced settings Infrastructure Auto Auto Disabled Auto Default New Edit import Export Delete G Portable USB Adapter Wireless Network Monitor v4 0 nose wo WUSB54GP Figure 6 13 Create a New Profile Create connection profile E x Enter a name for the new profile
10. RADIUS Linksys A Divesoe of Cisco Systems Inc Link Information Site Survey Wireless Security z Please select the wireless security method used by your Disabled existing wireless network WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy PSK Pre Shared Key is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial In User Service Back Next G Portable USB Adapter Wireless Network Monitor v4 0 mode wo WUSB54GP Figure 6 18 Wireless Security for New Profile Linksys A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Link Information Site Survey Wireless Security WEP RTE mouse wer encryption select either 64 bit or 128 bit encryption The Passphrase is case sensitive and should be no more than 16 characters in length pes When entering this manually it should be 10 characters for 64 bit E 00 00 00 00 encryption or 26 characters for 128 bit encryption Valid For Advanced Users ee characters are A through F and numbers 0 ETH 1 v Select the transmit key for your network Default setting 1 Authentication Open system v Select your network s authentication type Default setting Auto Back Next G Portable USB Adapter Wireless Network Monitor v4 0 mode ma WUSB54GP Figure 6 19 Wireless Security WEP for New Profile 25 Wireless G Portable USB Adapter PSK PSK offers two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select t
11. THE SOFTWARE OR USING THE PRODUCT CONTAINING THE SOFTWARE YOU ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THESE TERMS THEN YOU MAY NOT DOWNLOAD INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE YOU MAY RETURN v Hf you accept the terms of this Agreement click Next to continue If not choose Cancel and the Setup Wizard will close You must click Next to continue the installation process Cancel Next Portable USB Adapter Setup Wizard v4 0 voce to WUSB54GP Figure 4 2 Setup Wizard s License Agreement gt ortable USB Adapter 3 The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a network mode Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to network with computers on your wired network using a wireless access LINKSYS point Click the Ad Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless computers to network directly with Wireless Mode each other D These are Wireless Mode settings for the Wireless G USB Network Adapter If you are connecting the adapter through an access point to an Ethernet Wired network select Infrastructure Mode The Wireless Mode can be changed later by using the Wireless Network Monitor In the SS D field enter the SSID of your wireless network The SSID must be identical for all devices in the network The default setting is linksys all lowercase for the Adapter Linksys access points and wireless el routers Click the Next button a pepe pe wireless de
12. WEP key manually Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network s performance but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network encryption should be used These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer 36 Almost 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 Help and are described in this appendix TCP IP Before a computer can communicate with an access point or wireless router TCP IP must be enabled TCP IP is a set of instructions or protocol all PCs follow to communicate over a network This is true for wireless networks as well Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP IP enabled Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP IP Shared Resources If you wish to share printers folder or files over your network Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources Network Neighborhood My Network Places Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places depending upon the version of Windows you re running Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network 37 Appendix D Glossary
13. Wireless G USB Network Adapter Select the Authentication and Encryption settings for your network Select the Certificate and enter the Login Name used for authentication Please select the authentication method that you use to access your network Authentication E amp P TLS Cc i x Enter the Login Name used for authentication Enter the Server Name used for authentication Please select the certificate used for authentication Back Next Portable USB Adapter Setup Wizard v4 0 vocel to WUSB54GP Figure 4 11 Setup Wizard s Wireless Security RADIUS Using EAP TLS Screen Wireless Security RADIUS These are the Wireless Security settings for the Wireless G USB Network Adapter Select the Authentication and Encryption settings for your network Select the Certificate and enter the Login Name used for authentication Please select the authentication method that you use to Authentication r access your network Login Name Enter the Login Name used for authentication Password Enter the Password used for authentication Enter the Server Name used for authentication Certificate v Please select the certificate used for authentication Back Next Portable USB Adapter Setup Wizard v4 0 vocei to WUSB54GP Figure 4 12 Setup Wizard s Wireless Security RADIUS Using PEAP Screen 12 ess C Portable USB Adanter 1ESS U rortapie USD Adaptel 7 The Setup Wizard will ask you to revi
14. a figure number and description like this Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section in the Table of Contents WUSB54GP_V4 UG 41001A BW Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome What s in this Guide Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter The USB Port The LED Indicator Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter Using the Setup Wizard Chapter 5 Connecting the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter Using the USB Extension Base Using the Adapter s Wall Mount Chapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network Monitor Icon Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information Site Survey Profiles Creating a New Profile Appendix A Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B Wireless Security Security Precautions security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Windows Help Appendix D Glossary Appendix E Specifications NOOOuohA BB D Appendix F Warranty Information Appendix G Regulatory Information Appendix H Contact Information 47 48 50 Figure 3 1 USB Port and Cord Figure 3 2 Front Panel Figure 4 1 Setup Wizard s Welcome Screen Figure 4 2 Setup Wizard s License Agreement Figure 4 3 Setup Wizard s Wireless Mode Screen Figure 4 4 Setup Wizard
15. address for a particular networking device IPSec Internet Protocol Security A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer ISM band Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet LAN The computers and networking products that make up your local network LEAP Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol A mutual authentication method that uses a username and password system MAC Media Access Control Address The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device Mbps MegaBits Per Second One million bits per second a unit of measurement for data transmission mIRC An Internet Relay Chat program that runs under Windows Multicasting Sending data to a group of destinations at once NAT Network Address Translation NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet Network A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing storage and or transmission between users NNTP Network News Transfer Protocol The protocol used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet Node A network junction or connection point typically a computer or work station 41 OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower speed data stre
16. data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet WAN Wide Area Network The Internet WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security WINIPCFG Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly WPA Wi Fi Protected Access a wireless security protocol using TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server 44 Model Standards Cabling Type LEDs Frequency Band Peak Gain of Antenna Transmit Power Receive Sensitivity Data Rate Channels OS Support Security Features Dimensions Unit Weight WUSB54GP IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 119 USB 1 1 USB 2 0 USB extension base with integrated USB Cable Link Blue Blinking when 802 119 RF signal is active 2 400 2 4835GHz Subject to local regulation 2 4 GHz gt 2dBi 15 dBm Typical 11Mbps DSSS 14 dBm Typical 54Mbps OFDM 802 119 11Mbps 83dBm 54Mbps 67dBm 11 5 5 2 1Mbs auto selection on 802 11b 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Mbps auto selection on 802 119 802 11b 802 119 11 Channels US Canada 13 Channels Europe 14 Channels Japan Windows 98SE Me 2000 or XP with Service Pack 1 or later WEP 64 and 128 bit WPA AES TKI
17. icon you will see these choices About Click About to view the version information for the driver and Wireless Network Monitor Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration Windows XP only If your computer is running Windows XP then this choice will be available If you want to use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration to control the Adapter instead of using the Wireless Network Monitor then select Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration If you want to switch back to the Wireless Network Monitor right click the Wireless Network Monitor icon and select Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor NOTE For more information about Wireless Zero Configuration refer to Windows Help Turn Monitor on Select Turn Monitor on to enable the Wireless Network Monitor Turn Monitor off Select Turn Monitor off to disable the Wireless Network Monitor Figure 6 1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon About Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration Tum Monitor off Figure 6 2 Windows XP Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration About Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor Tum Monitor on Figure 6 3 Windows XP Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor 17 Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Besides selecting Turn on when you right click the icon you can also double click the Wireless Network a Monitor icon to activate the Wireless Network Monitor Then the Link Information screen will appear From this screen you can find out
18. the communication process continues What is ISM band The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U S have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the ISM Industrial Scientific and Medical band Spectrum in the vicinity of 2 4 GHz in particular is being made available worldwide This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe What is Spread Spectrum Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable secure mission critical communications systems It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability integrity and security In other words more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission but the trade off produces a signal that is in effect louder and thus easier to detect provided that ism band radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions spread spectrum wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission dsss Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit 32 the receiver knows the parameters of the spread spectrum signal being broadcast If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency a spread spectrum signal looks like background noise There are two main alternatives Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS a
19. the size of the network Switch 1 A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports 2 A device for making breaking or changing the connections in an electrical circuit TCP Transmission Control Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network Telnet A user command and TCP IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol A version of the TCP IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability Throughput The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted Topology The physical layout of a network 43 TX Rate Transmission Rate UDP User Datagram Protocol network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version Upload To transmit a file over a network URL Uniform Resource Locator The address of a file located on the Internet VPN Virtual Private Network A security measure to protect
20. you the name associated with an e mail address Firewall A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks Firmware The programming code that runs a networking device Fragmentation Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet FTP File Transfer Protocol A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP IP network Full Duplex The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously Gateway A device that interconnects networks with different incompatible communications protocols Half Duplex Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line but only one direction at a time Hardware The physical aspect of computers telecommunications and other information technology devices HTTP Hypertext Transport Protocol The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web 40 IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers An independent institute that develops networking standards Infrastructure wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point IP Internet Protocol A protocol used to send data over a network IP Address The address used to identify a computer or device on a network IPCONFIG A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP
21. you want to use TKIP or AES for the Encryption Type Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a Pre Shared Key of 8 63 characters in the Passphrase field The longer and more complex your Passphrase is the more secure your network will be Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter Using the Setup Wizard Wireless Security PSK These are the Wireless Security settings for the Wireless G USB Network Adapter These settings should be the same for all the devices in your wireless network TKIP Please select an encryption type that you will use to protect your wireless data transmissions Passphrase Please enter a Passphrase that is 8 to 63 characters in length Back Next Portable USB Adapter Setup Wizard v4 0 wocel no WUSB54GP Figure 4 7 Setup Wizard s Wireless Security PSK Using TKIP Screen Wireless Security PSK These are the Wireless Security settings for the Wireless G USB Network Adapter These settings should be the same for all the devices in your wireless network Please select an encryption type that you will use to protect your wireless data transmissions v Please enter a Passphrase that is 8 to 63 characters in length Back Next Portable USB Adapter Setup Wizard v4 0 wein WUSB54GP Figure 4 8 Setup Wizard s Wireless Security PSK Using AES Screen 10 P
22. Authentication Dial in User Service Back Next Setup Wizard v4 0 vocel ro WUSB54GP Figure 4 5 Setup Wizard s Wireless Security Screen WEP Select 64 bit or 128 bit encryption from the drop down menu and enter a passphrase or WEP key Passphrase Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field so a WEP key is automatically generated It is case sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters This passphrase must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only If you have any non Linksys wireless products enter the WEP key manually on those products N INKSYS we 64 bit v WEP Key The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network For 64 bit encryption enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters For 128 bit encryption enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9 and A to F Passphrase werkey 90 00 00 00 00 Advanced Users TX Key The default transmit key number is 1 If your network s access point or wireless router uses transmit i ita key number 2 3 or 4 select the appropriate number from the TX Key drop down box EN Authentication Auto Authentication The default is set to Auto so it will auto detect for Shared Key or Open System authentication For Shared Key authentication both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key f
23. Back button to return to the previous screen PEAP If you selected PEAP enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field From the Certificate drop down menu select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen Chapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Lin A Divestoe of Cisco Systems Inc Link Information Site Survey Wireless Security RADIUS EAP TLS Please select the authentication method that you use to access your network Login Name Name Enter the Login Name used for authentication Server Name Enter the Trusted Server Name used for authentication Certificate v Please select the certificate used for authentication Back Next G Portable USB Adapter Wireless Network Monitor v4 0 mode wo WUSB54GP Figure 6 23 Wireless Security RADIUS Using EAP TLS for New Profile Lin A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Link Information Site Survey Wireless Security RADIUS PEAP Please select the authentication method that you use to access your network Login name 0li lt i i i Enter the Login Name used for authentication Password EE Enter the Password used for authen
24. Connection 21 Profiles The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups The table on the left displays a list of infrastructure and ad hoc networks available for connection This table shows the networks profile name and the wireless network s SSID as set in the connection profile Profile Information For each profile selected the following are listed Wireless Mode This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use Transfer Rate The Adapter is set to Auto mode so it will dynamically shift to the fastest data transfer rate possible at any given time Channel This is the channel to which the wireless network devices are set Security The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here Authentication The authentication setting for the network is shown here Connect To connect to a wireless network using a specific profile select the profile and click the Connect button New Click the New button to create a new profile See the next section Creating a New Profile for detailed instructions Edit Select a profile and click the Edit button to change an existing profile Import Click the Import button to import a profile that has been saved in another location Select the appropriate file and click the Open button Export Select the profile you want to save in a different location and click the Export button Direct Windows to the appropr
25. LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc 246Hz CISCO SYSTEMS Model No WUSB54GP 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 2004 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders WARNING This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling This User Guide The User Guide to the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter has been designed to make understanding networking easier than ever Look for the following items when reading this guide This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Adapter This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Adapter This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Adapter gt e e word definition In addition to these symbols there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this Figure 0 1 Sample Figure Description Also each figure diagram screenshot or other image is provided with
26. P 802 1x 1 25 x 4 5 x 0 38 31 75 mm x 114 3 mm x 9 525 mm 4 50 oz 0 128 kg 45 Certifications Operating Temp Storage Temp Operating Humidity Storage Humidity FCC 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C 40 F to 158 F 40 C to 70 C 10 to 85 Non Condensing 5 to 90 Non Condensing 46 Appendix F 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 use Your exclusive remedy and Linksys entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number if applicable BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING If You are requested to return the Product mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE You are responsible for shipping defective Products to Linksys Linksys pays for UPS Ground shipping from Linksys back to You only Customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada are resp
27. S Remote Authentication Dial In User Service utilizes a RADIUS server for authentication and the use of dynamic TKIP AES or WEP A Important Always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same encryption method and encryption key or your wireless network will not function properly 35 WPA Pre Shared Key If you do not have a RADIUS server select the type of algorithm TKIP or AES enter a password in the Pre Shared key field of 8 64 characters and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99 999 seconds which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys WPA RADIUS WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device First select the type of WPA algorithm TKIP or AES Enter the RADIUS server s IP Address and port number along with a key shared between the device and the server Last enter a Group Key Renewal period which instructs the device how often it should change the encryption keys RADIUS WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device First enter the RADIUS server s IP Address and port number along with a key shared between the device and the server Then select a WEP key and a level of WEP encryption and either generate a WEP key through the Passphrase or enter the
28. SID is case sensitive Back Next G Portable USB Adapter mode wo WUSB54GP Wireless Network Monitor v4 0 Figure 6 16 Wireless Mode for New Profile Linksys A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Link Information Site Survey Ad Hoc Mode Settings g Select the Channel used by all of the devices in your wireless network Select a Network Made In Mixed Mode Wireless B Mixed Mode x and Wireless G devices can both access your network In G Only Mode no Wireless B device can eccess your network Note Mixed Mode networks may suffer a reduction in speed Back Next G Portable USB Adapter mode wo WUSB54GP Wreless Network Monitor v4 0 Figure 6 17 Ad Hoc Mode Settings for New Profile 24 6 Select the method of security you want to use WEP PSK PSK RADIUS or RADIUS WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy and PSK stands for Pre Shared Key RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial In User Service NOTE If your network is using WPA Personal or WPA PSK security then A select PSK If your network is using WPA Enterprise or WPA RADIUS security then select PSK RADIUS If you don t want to use encryption select Disabled and then click the Next button to continue Proceed to Step 8 Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen WEP WEP Select 64 bit or 128 bit encryption from the drop down menu and enter a passphrase or WEP key Passphrase E
29. SK RADIUS PSK RADIUS features a Pre Shared Key used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router PSK RADIUS offers two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys as well as two authentication methods EAP TLS and PEAP Authentication Select the authentication method your network is using EAP TLS or PEAP EAP TLS If you selected EAP TLS enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field From the Certificate drop down menu select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network Select the type of encryption TKIP or AES from the Encryption drop down menu Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen PEAP If you selected PEAP enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field From the Certificate drop down menu select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network Select the type of encryption TKIP or AES from the Encryption drop down menu Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen Wireless Security PSK RADIUS These are the Wi
30. The Wireless Network Status screen provides information on your current network settings Status The status of the wireless network connection SSID This is the unique name of the wireless network Wireless Mode The mode of the wireless network currently in use is displayed here Transfer Rate The data transfer rate of the current connection is shown here Channel This is the channel to which the wireless network devices are set Security The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here Authentication This is your wireless network s authentication method IP Address The IP Address of the Adapter is displayed here Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of the Adapter is shown here Default Gateway The Default Gateway address of the Adapter is displayed here DNS This is the DNS address of the Adapter DHCP Client This displays the Adapter s status as a DHCP client MAC The MAC address of the wireless network s access point is shown here Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength Link Quality The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection LINKSYS A Divisioe of Cisco Systems Inc Link Information Site Survey Back Statistics Status Connected IP Address 155 10 1 113 SSID linksys Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Wireless Mode Infrastructure Default Gateway 155 10 1 1 Transfer Rate 54 0 Mbps DNS 206 13 29 12 Channel 3 2 422 GHz DHCP Client E
31. a Profile Figure 6 13 Create a New Profile Figure 6 14 Enter Profile Name Figure 6 15 Network Settings for New Profile Figure 6 16 Wireless Mode for New Profile Figure 6 17 Ad Hoc Mode Settings for New Profile Figure 6 18 Wireless Security for New Profile Figure 6 19 Wireless Security WEP for New Profile Figure 6 20 Wireless Security PSK for New Profile Figure 6 21 Wireless Security PSK RADIUS Using EAP TLS for New Profile Figure 6 22 Wireless Security PSK RADIUS Using PEAP for New Profile Figure 6 23 Wireless Security RADIUS Using EAP TLS for New Profile Figure 6 24 Wireless Security RADIUS Using PEAP for New Profile Figure 6 25 Confirm New Settings for New Profile Figure 6 26 Congratulations for New Profile 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 products the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network Connecting to your PC via the USB port means that this Adapter leaves the PC s slots open for other purposes This adapter communicates over the 802 119 wireless standard one of the newest wireless standards to communicate with your network But what does all of this mean Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources You can access one printer from different co
32. ams which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit Packet A unit of data sent over a network Passphrase Used much like a password a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products PEAP Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system such as passwords Ping Packet INternet Groper An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online POP3 Post Office Protocol 3 A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet Port The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters Power over Ethernet PoE A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet A type of broadband connection that provides authentication username and password in addition to data transport PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol PPP to be tunneled through an IP network This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe Preamble Part of the wireless signal that synchronizes network traffic RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access
33. ble USB Adapter This chapter instructs you on how to run the Adapter s Setup Wizard and configure the Adapter Chapter 5 Connecting the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter This chapter shows you how to connect the Adapter to your PC Chapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor This chapter explains how to use the Adapter s Wireless Network Monitor Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions as well as frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the Adapter Appendix B Wireless Security This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network Appendix C Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking such as installing the TCP IP protocol Appendix D Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking Appendix E Specifications This appendix provides the Adapter s technical specifications Appendix F Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Adapter s warranty information Appendix G Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter s regulatory information Appendix H Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources including Technical Support Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers each equipped w
34. bytes received by the Adapter in real time since connecting to the Wireless LD o Network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed G Portable USB Adapter Wireless Network Monitor v4 0 oie no WUSB54GP Bytes Transmitted This shows the bytes transmitted from the Adapter in real time since connecting to the ae Figure 6 6 More Information Network Statistics Wireless Network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed Noise Level This shows the level of background noise affecting the wireless signal A lower reading translates into a higher quality signal Signal Strength This is the intensity of the wireless signal received by the Adapter Up Time This indicates the length of the most recent connection to a wireless network Total Up Time This indicates the cumulative total of the Adapter s connection time Driver Version This shows the version of the Adapter s driver Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength Link Quality The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection Click the Back button to return to the initial Link Information screen Click the Status button to go to the Wireless Network Status screen Click the Save to Profile button to save the currently active connection settings to a profile Click the Refresh Statistics button to update or reset the statistics The Wireless Network Monitor will update the Transmit Rate Receiv
35. ct the wireless network and click the Connect button If the network has encryption enabled then you will see a new screen appear From the Security drop down menu select the network s encryption method WEP or PSK If you selected WEP then you will see the WEP Key Needed for Connection screen Select the appropriate level of WEP encryption 64 bit or 128 bit Then enter the network s Passphrase or WEP Key Click the Connect button To cancel the connection click the Cancel button If you selected PSK then you will see the PSK Pre Shared Key Needed for Connection screen Select the appropriate encryption type TKIP or AES Then enter the network s Passphrase or Pre Shared Key in the Passphrase field Then click the Connect button To cancel the connection click the Cancel button A z leina tha Mivalaee Natnarl Manitar Using the Wireless Network Monitot LINKSYS A Divisioe of Cisco Systems Inc Link Information Site Survey Profiles Below is a list of available wireless networks To survey for more wireless networks Click the Refresh button To get more information about a network click its name SSID To connect to that network click the Connect button below VVRT54G_test 6 Z Wireless Mode Infrastructure lb gltest netio 11 4 Channel A WRT_WUSB 11 Security BURL 00 06 25 FD 4B E2 W 5d4gcam 1 2 lt i G Portable USB Adapter Wireless Network Monitor v4 0 mode wo WUSB54GP Figure 6 7 Site Survey
36. e Rate Noise Level and Signal Strength statistics At the same time the Packets Received and Transmitted counts Bytes Received and Transmitted counts and Up Time statistic will be reset to zero The Total Up Time statistic will not be reset 20 ana A Davkahkia I e R NAinminu nee _i DNpTrA a mer AnanrTar less G Portable USB Adapter Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays a list of infrastructure and ad hoc networks available for connection in the table on the left This table shows the network s SSID Channel and the quality of the wireless signal the Adapter is receiving You may click SSID CH Channel or Signal to sort by that field SSID The SSID or unique name of the wireless network is displayed here CH This is the channel setting that the network uses Signal This is the percentage of signal strength from 0 to 100 Site Information For each network selected the following settings are listed SSID This the SSID or unique name of the wireless network Wireless Mode This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use Channel This is the channel to which the wireless network devices are set Security The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here MAC The MAC address of the wireless network s access point is displayed here Refresh Click the Refresh button to perform a new search for wireless devices Connect To connect to one of the networks on the list sele
37. e within the European community and countries that have adopted the European R amp ITE directive 1999 5 EC For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas contact Linksys Corporate Compliance Linksys vakuuttaa taten etta dieses produkt tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sita koskevien naiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen Linksys d clare que le produit est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives la directive 1999 5 EC Belgique Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e l ext rieur d un b timent au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est n cessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance sup rieure 300m un enregistrement aupr s de l IBPT est requise Pour une utilisation publique l ext rieur de b timents une licence de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT France 2 4 GHz Bande les canaux 10 11 12 13 2457 2462 2467 et 2472 MHz respectivement sont compl tement libres d utilisation en France en utilisation int rieur Pour ce qui est des autres canaux ils peuvent tre soumis autorisation selon le d partment L utilisation en ext rieur est soumis autorisation pr alable et tr s restreint Vous pouvez contacter l Autorit de R gulation des T l communications http www art telecom fr pour de plus amples renseignements 49 Need to c
38. en tested with Windows and that the software has not been altered since it was tested The software you are about to install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature Therefore there is no guarantee that this software works correctly with Windows Unknown software package If you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update Web site at http windowsupdate microsoft com to see if one is available Do you want to continue the installation No More Info Figure 4 14 Digital Signature Not Found Screen LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc The installation of the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter is complete Portable USB Adapter Setup Wizard ver 40 voce ko WUSB54GP copyright 2004 cisco Systems inc Au rich Figure 4 15 Setup Wizard s Congratulations Screen 13 IMPORTANT You must run the Setup Wizard before connecting the Adapter to your computer 1 To connect the Portable USB Adapter to your PC simply plug the USB end into your PC s available USP port Raise the antenna and adjust the Adapter so the antenna is perpendicular to the ground Figure 5 1 The Portable USB Adapter on Your Notebook Figure 5 2 A USB Port port the connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in a cable or an adapter 14 2 When Windows 2000 begins installing the Adapter s driver file a screen stating that a digital signature was no
39. etworks Wireless networks are easy to find Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network wireless networking products first listen for beacon messages These messages can be easily decrypted and contain much of the network s information such as the network s SSID Service Set Identifier Here are the steps you can take Change the administrator s password regularly With every wireless networking device you use keep in mind that network settings SSID WEP keys etc are stored in its firmware Your network administrator is the only person who can change network settings If a hacker gets a hold of the administrator s password he too can change those settings So make it harder for a hacker to get that information Change the administrator s password regularly Note Some of these security features are available only through the network router or access point Refer to the router or access point s documentation for more information 34 SSID There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID 1 Disable Broadcast 2 Make it unique 3 Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID While this option may be more convenient it allows anyone to log into your wireless network This includes hackers So don t broadcast the SSID Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory The Linksys default SSID is linksys
40. ew your settings before it starts to install files Click Next if you are satisfied with your settings or click Back to change any settings 8 At this point you may see a Digital Signature Not Found screen indicating that a digital signature was not found The Adapter s software has been tested and found to work successfully with Windows 2000 Click the Yes button to continue NOTE If you are using Windows 98 or Me you may be asked to provide your original Windows CD to complete the installation After successful installaton you may also be required to restart your PC 9 After the software has been successfully installed the Congratulations screen will appear Click the Exit button Proceed to Chapter 5 Connecting the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter LE WAT Li se gu gt nad m Le Cp A CREER eee Tha Visviraliace DAnrtahla aie NNANATAF the Wireless G Portabl 5 Adapter fl ird LINKSYS Check fittings Review the settings below before completing installation To change any settings click Back or click Next to complete installation Finalize Settings Wireless Mode Infrastructure SSID linksys Channel AUTO Security PSK RADIUS Network Mode Mixed Mode Rs Back Next Portable USB Adapter Setup Wizard v4 0 voxel to WUSB54GP Figure 4 13 Setup Wizard s Check Settings Screen Digital Signature Not Found 3 x The Microsoft digital signature affirms that software has be
41. for the Encryption field Link Information Site Survey Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen Wireless Security PSK RADIUS Authentication PEAP Please select the authentication method that you use to access your network Login Name Enter the Login Name used for authentication Password Enter the Password used for authentication Server Name Name Enter the Trusted Server Name used for authentication Please select the certificate used for authentication Please select an encryption type that you will use to protect the wireless data transmissions Back Next G Portable USB Adapter Wireless Network Monitor v4 0 mse na WUSB54GP Figure 6 22 Wireless Security PSK RADIUS Using PEAP for New Profile L Wireless G Portable USB 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 and PEAP Authentication Select the authentication method your network is using EAP TLS or PEAP EAP TLS If you selected EAP TLS enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field From the Certificate drop down menu select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network Click the Next button to continue Click the
42. ftware should be installed from this disk before connecting the Adapter Click the Install button to begin Insert the Setup Wizard CD ROM into your CD ROM drive The Setup Wizard should run automatically and the Welcome screen should appear If it does not click the Start button and choose Run In the field that appears enter D setup exe if D is the letter of your CD ROM drive Portable USB Adapter setup Wizard ver 40 install User Guide Exit Cisco Systems Model No WUSB54GP Copyright 2004 Cisco Systems inc Al rights reserved On the Welcome screen you have the following choices y I Figure 4 1 Setup Wizard s Welcome Screen Install Click the Install button to begin the software installation process User Guide Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide License Agreement Exit Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard aD Please read the following license agreement carefully 1 To install the Adapter click the Install button on the Welcome screen Press the PAGE DOWN key or use the Scroll Bar to see the rest of the agreement 2 After reading the License Agreement click the Next button if you agree or click the Cancel button to end the ge nue rem installation THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN YOU AND CISCO LINKSYS LLC OR THE CISCO LINKSYS LLC SUBSIDIARY LICENSING THIS SOFTWARE IF SALE IS NOT DIRECLTY BY CISCO LINKSYS LLC Linksys BY DOWNLOADING OR INSTALLING
43. he type of algorithm TKIP or AES for the Encryption Type Then enter a Passphrase that is 8 63 characters in length Encryption Select the type of algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES for the Encryption Type Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a Pre Shared Key of 8 63 characters in the Passphrase field The longer and more complex your Passphrase is the more secure your network will be Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen Chapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile Linksys A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Link Information Site Survey Wireless Security PSK TKIP Please select an encryption type that you will use to protect your wireless data transmissions Passphrase Please enter a Passphrase that is 8 to 63 characters in length Back Next G Portable USB Adapter Wireless Network Monitor v4 0 mode wo WUSB54GP Figure 6 20 Wireless Security PSK for New Profile 26 nee Darkahia HED Adantar less G Portable USB Adapter PSK RADIUS Linksys A Divisioe of Cisco Systems Inc PSK RADIUS features a Pre Shared Key used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router PSK RADIUS offers two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys as well as two authentication methods EAP TLS and PEAP Link Information Si
44. how strong the current wireless signal is and how good the connection s quality is You can also click the More Information button to view additional status information about the current wireless connection To search for available wireless networks click the Site Survey tab To perform configuration changes click the Profiles tab Link Information Site Survey Profiles You have successfully connected to the access point and the Internet internet a Q ai 72 _ 411 iy a8 E Y i A D J NS 4 Signal Strength Link Quality ae Link Information The Link Information screen displays network mode signal strength and link quality information about the current connection It also provides a button to click for additional status information Ad Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode The screen indicates whether the Adapter is currently working in ad hoc or infrastructure mode G Portable USB Adapter Wireless Network Monitor v4 0 mse no WUSB54GP Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength Figure 6 4 Link Information Link Quality The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection Click the More Information button to view additional information about the wireless network connection Clicking the More Information button displays the Wireless Network Status screen which displays more infor mation about the Adapter s connection 18 Wireless Network Status
45. iate folder and click the OK button Delete Click the Delete button to delete a profile NOTE If you want to export more than one profile you have to export them one at a time Lin A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Link Information Site Survey Click the Profile name and the Connect button to use pre configured wireless network settings Use the menu below to manage your wireless network s Profiles and Advanced settings Infrastructure Auto Auto Disabled Auto Edit Import Export Delete G Portable USB Adapter Wireless Network Monitor v4 0 mse wo WUSB54GP Figure 6 10 Profiles Look in f My Computer e amp 2 x 314 Floppy A Win2000 C Backup D Compact Disc E File name PO Files of type Cfa file cfg z Cancel y VA Figure 6 11 Import a Profile lsaveAs As 4 1xl Save in LI My Computer e aea 314 Floppy A z Win2000 C Backup D Compact Disc E Save as type Cia file cfg gt Cancel p A Figure 6 12 Export a Profile 22 Wireless G Portable USB Adapter Creating a New Profile On the Profiles screen click the New button to create a new profile 2 Enter a name for the new profile and click the OK button Click the Cancel button to return to the Profiles Screen without entering a name The Network Settings screen will appear If your network has a router or other DHCP server click the radio button next to
46. ireless network It is case sensitive It should be a unique name to help prevent others from entering your network 5 The Ad Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear If you chose Infrastructure Mode go to Step 6 now If you chose Ad Hoc Mode select the correct operating channel for your network from the Channel drop down menu Then select the Network Mode from the drop down menu Click the Next button and go to Step 6 Click the Back button to change any settings Channel The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network If you are unsure about which channel to use select the default channel Channel 6 Network Mode Select Mixed Mode and both Wireless G and Wireless B computers will be allowed on the network but the speed may be reduced Select G Only Mode for maximum speed but no Wireless B users will be allowed on the network Wireless Network Monitor Linksys A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Link Information Site Survey Wireless Mode Infrastructure Mode In Infrastructure Mode the wireless devices communicate with each other and to a wired network through an access point Ad Hoc Mode Ad Hoc Mode enables a group of wireless devices to communicate with each other without using an access point Please enter the SSID for your wireless network The SSID Service Set IDentifier is the network name shared by all the network s wireless devices Note The S
47. ith one wireless adapter Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad hoc network Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless router An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network and can double the effective wireless transmission range for two wireless adapter PCs Since an access point is able to forward data within a network the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network can be doubled Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC s signal provided that they both share the same channel and SSID Choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network ad hoc a group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other peer to peer withou
48. mputers and access data located on another computer s hard drive Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games So networks are not only useful in homes and offices they can also be fun PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables By sharing the same wireless settings within their transmission radius they form a wireless network Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Adapter set it up and configure it for your network These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Adapter network a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing storage and or transmission between users adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC 802 11g an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps an operating frequency of 2 4GHz and backward compatibility with 802 11b devices What s in this Guide This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter s applications and this User Guide Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless G Porta
49. n experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body INDUSTRY CANADA CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EUROPE Linksys declares that this product conforms to the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC EN 301 489 1 301 489 17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment EN 609 50 Safety 48 EN 300 328 1 EN 300 328 2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment Caution This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries Outdoor use 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 of above 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power EIRP are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for us
50. nable Security Disabled MAC 00 06 25 FD 4B E2 Authentication Auto Signal Strength Link Quality _ _ G Portable USB Adapter Wireless Network Monitor v4 0 we wo WUSB54GP Figure 6 5 More Information Wireless Network Status Click the Statistics button to go to the Wireless Network Statistics screen Click the Back button to return to the initial Link Information screen Click the Save to Profile button to save the currently active connection settings to a profile 19 Wireless Network Statistics LINKSYS A Divisor of Cisco Systems Inc The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings Transmit Rate This is the data transfer rate of the current connection In Auto mode the Adapter dynamically shifts to the fastest data transfer rate possible at any given time Hink inormaton eae des Status Save to Profile Receive Rate This is the rate at which data is received RE L LE Packets Received This shows the packets received by the Adapter in real time since connecting to the Due de is She Wireless Network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed dr Pa nn he Bytes Received 317757 Driver Version 1 2 0 0 Packets Transmitted This shows the packets transmitted from the Adapter in real time since connecting to ER ATOS Refresh Statistics the Wireless Network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed Bytes Received This shows the
51. nd Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS What is DSSS What is FHSS And what are their differences Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver Properly synchronized the net effect is to maintain a single logical channel To an unintended receiver FHSS appears to be short duration impulse noise Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for each bit to be transmitted This bit pattern is called a chip or chipping code The longer the chip the greater the probability that the original data can be recovered Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission statistical techniques embedded in the radio can recover the original data without the need for retransmission To an unintended receiver DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected ignored by most narrowband receivers Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air WLAN features two fold protection in security On the hardware side as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology it has the inherent security feature of scrambling On the software side WLAN offers the encryption function WEP to enhance security and access control What is WEP WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy a data privacy mechanism based on a shared key algorithm as described in the IEEE 802 11 standard For more information
52. nter a passphrase in the Passphrase field so a WEP key is automatically generated It is case sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters This passphrase must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only If you have any non Linksys wireless products enter the WEP key manually on those products WEP Key The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network For 64 bit encryption enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters For 128 bit encryption enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9 and A to F Advanced Users TX 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 number from the 7X Key drop down box Authentication The default is set to Auto so it will auto detect for Shared Key or Open System authentication For Shared Key authentication both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication For Open System authentication the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication If you are not sure which authentication method to select keep the default Auto Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen Proceed to the appropriate section for your security method WEP PSK PSK RADIUS or
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54. ontact 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 you want to buy on the web Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products Give our advice line a call at 800 546 5797 LINKSYS Or fax your request in to 949 823 3002 If you experience problems with any Linksys product you can call us at 800 326 7114 Don t wish to call You can e mail us at support linksys com lf any Linksys product proves defective during its warranty period you can Call the Linksys Return Merchandise Authorization department for obtaining a Return Authorization Number at 949 823 3000 Details on Warranty and RMA issues can be found in the Warranty Information section in this Guide 50
55. or authentication For Open System authentication the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication If you are not sure which authentication method to select keep the default Auto Portable USB Adapter Wireless Security WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is an encryption method used to secure your wireless network Please make sure all the settings including Passphrase or WEP key match your existing wireless network s settings To use WEP encryption select either 64 bit or 128 bit encryption The Passphrase is case sensitive and should be no more than 16 characters in length When entering this manually it should be 10 characters for 64 bit encryption or 26 characters for 128 bit encryption Valid hexadecimal characters are A through F and numbers 0 through 9 Select the transmit key for your network Default setting 1 Select your network s authentication type Default setting Auto l Back Next Setup Wizard v4 0 vocel ho WUSB54GP Figure 4 6 Setup Wizard s Wireless Security WEP Screen Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen Wireless G Portable USB Adapter PSK PSK offers two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select the type of algorithm TKIP or AES for the Encryption Type Then enter a Passphrase that is 8 63 characters in length Encryption Select the type of algorithm
56. ough network speeds will be reduced For maximum speed select G Only Mode however no Wireless B users will be allowed on the network Back Next Portable USB Adapter Setup Wizard v4 0 wein WUSB54GP Figure 4 4 Setup Wizard s Ad Hoc Mode Settings Screen RPlhantar A C VIIADLET amp 5 Select the method of security you want to use WEP PSK PSK RADIUS or RADIUS WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy and PSK stands for Pre Shared Key RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial In User Service If you don t want to use encryption select Disabled and then click the Next button to continue Proceed to Step 7 NOTE If your network is using WPA Personal or WPA PSK security then select PSK If your network is using WPA Enterprise or WPA RADIUS security then select PSK RADIUS Disabled v Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen 6 Proceed to the appropriate section for your security method WEP PSK PSK RADIUS or RADIUS Portable USB Adapter WEP Wireless Security These are the Wireless Security Settings for the Wireless G USB Network Adapter These settings should be the same for all the devices in your wireless network Please select the wireless security method used by your existing wireless network WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy PSK Pre Shared Key is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption RADIUS stands for Remote
57. pecifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps an operating frequency of 2 4GHz and backward compatibility with 802 11b devices switch device that is the central point of connection for computers and other devices in a network so data can be shared at full transmission speeds router a networking device that connects multiple networks together such as a local network and the Internet The USB Extension Base The USB port is located on the USB Estension Base If desired you can attach the Adapter here and attach the connector to the PC The LED Indicator The Adapter s LED indicates the status of the Adapter s wireless connection Cisco SYSTEMS Dini Wireless G USB Adapter Figure 3 1 USB Extension Base and Cord Figure 3 2 Front Panel Link Blue The Link LED lights up when the Adapter has an active wireless connection It will flash when data is transmitted Chapter 4 Setting up the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter The Wireless G Portable USB Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure The Setup Wizard will install the driver and Wireless Network Monitor as well as configure the Adapter LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc NOTE You must run the Setup Wizard before connecting the Adapter to your computer Welcome to the Setup Wizard tor the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter U S i n g th e S et u p Wi Z a rd To function properly the Adapter s so
58. rdware installation specified in this User Guide I cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration Follow the steps below until the problem is solved e Make sure that the notebook or desktop PC is powered on e Make sure that the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter is configured with the same SSID and security settings as the other computers in the Infrastructure configuration 30 Frequently Asked Questions Can 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 application s user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network Yes as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN local area network Refer to the game s user guide for more information What is the IEEE 802 11b standard It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks The 802 11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 11b standard The 802 11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz What is the IEEE 802 119 standard It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks The 802 119 standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufactu
59. refer to Appendix B Wireless Security What is WPA WPA is Wi Fi Protected Access a wireless security protocol that can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server For more information refer to Appendix B Wireless Security What is RADIUS RADIUS is Remote Authentication Dial In User Service which uses an authentication server to control network access For more information refer to Appendix B Wireless Security 33 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 specific action on your part for implementation So keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network Security Precautions The following is a complete list of security precautions to take as shown in this User Guide at least steps 1 through 5 should be followed 1 Change the default SSID 2 Disable SSID Broadcast 3 Change the default password for the Administrator account 4 Enable MAC Address Filtering 5 Change the SSID periodically 6 Use the highest encryption algorithm possible Use WPA if it is available Please note that this may reduce your network performance 7 Change the WEP encryption keys periodically To ensure network security steps one through five should be followed at least Security Threats Facing Wireless N
60. reless Security settings for the Wireless G USB Network Adapter Select the Authentication and Encryption settings for your network Select the Certificate and enter the Login Name used for authentication Please select the authentication method that you use to access your network Login Name Enter the Login Name used for authentication Pacer EAP TLS v Server Name Name Enter the Server Name used for authentication Please select the certificate used for authentication Please select an encryption type that you will use to protect the wireless data transmissions Back Next Portable USB Adapter Setup Wizard v4 0 wocel ho WUSB54GP Figure 4 9 Setup Wizard s Wireless Security PSK RADIUS Using EAP TLS Screen Wireless Security PSK RADIUS These are the Wireless Security settings for the Wireless G USB Network Adapter Select the Authentication and Encryption settings for your network Select the Certificate and enter the Login Name used for authentication Authentication PRAP Please select the authentication method that you use to access your network Login Name Name Enter the Login Name used for authentication Password Enter the Password used for authentication Server Name Name Enter the Server Name used for authentication Please select the certificate used for authentication Please select an encryption type that you will use to protect the wireless data transmissions Back Nex
61. rers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 119 standard The 802 11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz What IEEE 802 11b features are supported The product supports the following IEEE 802 11b functions e CSMA CA plus Acknowledge protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS feature Fragmentation Power Management What IEEE 802 119 features are supported The product supports the following IEEE 802 119 functions e CSMA CA plus Acknowledge protocol OFDM protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS feature Fragmentation Power Management mbps one million bits per second a unit of measurement for data transmission fragmentation breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet 31 What is ad hoc mode When a wireless network is set to ad hoc mode the wireless equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other The ad hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired network What is infrastructure mode When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point What is roaming Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continuously while moving freely throughout
62. sit the Windows Update Web site at http windowsupdate microsoft com to see if one is available Do you want to continue the installation F __No __ More Info Figure 5 3 Digital Signature Not Found Screen Figure 5 4 Using the USB Extension Base 15 Using the Adapter s Wall Mount The Adapter s Wall Mount allows you to easily attach the Adapter to your wall for better reception and more convenient placement 1 Attach two screws to a wall at a distance of 1 1 2 inches apart 2 Line up the mounting holes on the bottom of the Base with the screws place the Base over the screws and slide down into place The installation of the Wireless G Adapter is complete If you want to check the link information search for available wireless networks or make additional configuration changes go to Chapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Figure 5 5 Using the Wall Mount 16 Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information search for available wireless networks or create profiles that hold different configuration settings Using the Wireless Network Monitor Icon After installing the Adapter the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter Wireless Monitor icon will appear in your system tray If the Wireless Network Monitor is enabled then the icon will be green If the Wireless Network Monitor is disabled or the Adapter is not connected then the icon will be gray If you right click the
63. t Portable USB Adapter Setup Wizard v4 0 veceito WUSB54GP Figure 4 10 Setup Wizard s Wireless Security PSK RADIUS Using PEAP Screen 11 Ahanta VWildavle Usi 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 and PEAP Authentication Select the authentication method your network is using EAP TLS or PEAP EAP TLS If you selected EAP TLS enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field From the Certificate drop down menu select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen PEAP If you selected PEAP enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field From the Certificate drop down menu select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen r 4 Setting up the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter ng the Setup Wizard LINKSYS Wireless Security RADIUS These are the Wireless Security settings for the
64. t found may appear This software has been tested and found to work properly with Windows 2000 Click the Yes button to continue the installation The installation of the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter is complete If you want to check the link information search for available wireless networks or make additional configuration changes proceed to Chapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Using the USB Extension Base For better reception on the Portable USB Adapter you can attach the USB Extension Base to your PC s USB port and connect the Portable USB Adapter to the USB Extension Base Then for better reception you can more strategically place the USB Extension Base on a higher platform or away from interference The installation of the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter is complete If you want to check the link information search for available wireless networks or make additional configuration changes proceed to Chapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Digital Signature Not Found 3 x The Microsoft digital signature affirms that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has not been altered since it was tested The software you are about to install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature Therefore there is no guarantee that this software works correctly with Windows Linksys Wireless G USB Network Adapter If you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed software vi
65. t the use of an access point access point device that allows wireless equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network infrastructure Configuration in which a wireless network is bridged to a wired network via an access point roaming the ability to take a wireless device from one access point s range to another without losing the connection ssid your wireless network s name 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 products incorporating both a and g products using these standards can communicate with each other Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802 11a 802 11b and 802 11g adapters such as the PC Adapters for your laptop computers PCI Adapters for your desktop PCs and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity Wireless products will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network network ports on access points and wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys s switches or routers With these and many other Linksys products your networking options are limitless Go to the Linksys website at www linksys com for more information about wireless products 802 11g an IEEE wireless networking standard that s
66. t to be seen from the Internet DNS Domain Name Server The IP address of your ISP s server which translates the names of websites into IP addresses Domain A specific name for a network of computers Download To receive a file transmitted over a network DSL Digital Subscriber Line An always on broadband connection over traditional phone lines DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit 39 DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency Dynamic IP Address A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol A general authentication protocol used to control network access Many specific authentication methods work within this framework EAP PEAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system such as passwords EAP TLS Extensible Authentication Protocol Transport Layer Security A mutual authentication method that uses digital certificates Encryption Encoding data transmitted in a network Ethernet IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium Finger A program that tells
67. te Survey Wireless Security PSK RADIUS Authentication Select the authentication method your network is using EAP TLS or PEAP t Authentication fs Las en method that you use to E AP TLS Enter the Login Name used for authentication Enter the Trusted Server Name used for authentication If you selected EAP TLS enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the Please select the certificate used for authentication name of the authentication server in the Server Name field From the Certificate drop down menu select the Please select an encryption type that you will use to protect the wireless data transmissions certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network Select the type of encryption TKIP or AES for the Encryption field Back Next Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen G Portable USB Adapter Wireless Network Monitor v4 0 wena WUSB54GP PEAP Figure 6 21 Wireless Security PSK RADIUS Using EAP TLS for New Profile If you selected PEAP enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field From the Certificate drop down menu select the certificate you have installed to LINKSYS authenticate you on your wireless network Select the type of encryption TKIP or AES
68. tication Enter the Trusted Server Name used for authentication ZE Please select the certificate used for authentication Back Next G Portable USB Adapter Wireless Network Monitor v4 0 mse wo WUSB54GP Figure 6 24 Wireless Security RADIUS Using PEAP for New Profile 28 Wireless G Portable USB Adapter 8 The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next and show the new settings To save the new settings click the Save button To edit the new settings click the Back button To exit the Wireless Network Monitor click LINKSYS 2 A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Exit Confirm New Settings SSID linksys Wireless Mode Infrastructure Channel Auto Network Mode Mixed Mode WEP WEP 64 bit Authentication Auto IP Address 192 168 1 100 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 1 DNS 4 2 2 2 Exit Back Save H Portable USB Adapter Wireless Network Monitor v4 0 wsc wo WUSB54GP Figure 6 25 Confirm New Settings for New Profile 9 The Congratulations screen will appear next Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings immediately and return to the Link Information screen Click Return to Profiles Screen to keep the current settings active and return to the Profiles screen You have successfully created a connection profile Congratulations Your Wireless G Portable USB Adapter has been successfully configured Return to Connect to Profiles screen Network G Portable USB Adapter Wireless Net
69. vices communicate with each other and to a wired network Ad Hoc Mode Ad hoc Mode enables 2 group of wireless devices to communicate with each other without using an access point NOTE Network SSIDs should be unique to your network and identical for all Se so lt A The SSID Service Set IDentifier is the network name shared by all devices within the network devices in a wireless network Note The SSID is case sensitive Back Next Portable USB Adapter Setup Wizard v4 0 wein WUSB54GP Figure 4 3 Setup Wizard s Wireless Mode Screen 4 Ifyou chose Infrastructure Mode go to Step 5 now If you chose Ad Hoc Mode select the correct operating LIN channel for your network Then select the Network Mode from the drop down menu Click the Next button Ad Hoc Mode Settings and go to Step 5 Click the Back button to change any settings These are the Ad Hoc Mode settings for the Wireless G USB Network Adapter Channel The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless Es Select the Channel used by all of the devices in your wireless network If you are unsure about which channel to use select the default channel Channel 6 network Re Domi Network Mode Select Mixed Mode if you want to allow Wireless G and Wireless B computers on the Mode no Wireless B device can access your network Note Mixed Mode networks may experience reductions in speed network even th
70. work Monitor v4 0 mws no WUSB54GP Figure 6 26 Congratulations for New Profile Chapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor 29 Creating a New Profile 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 installation and operation of the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter Read the description below to solve your problems If you can t find an answer here check the Linksys website at www linksys com Common Problems and Solutions 1 My computer does not recognize the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter Follow the steps below until the problem is solved e Make sure the Adapter is properly connected to the PC s USB port e Make sure that the USB Controller is enabled in the BIOS Refer to the documentation for your PC s motherboard The Wireless G Portable USB Adapter does not work properly Follow the steps below until the problem is solved e Reinsert the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter into the notebook or desktop s USB port e Click Start and select Settings Click Control Panel Double click System Click the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button You will find the Wireless G Portable USB Adapter if it is installed successfully If not disconnect the Adapter and uninstall the driver software from your PC Then restart your PC and repeat the software and ha
71. y to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web 38 Buffer shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn t held up by the other Byte unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem A device that connects a computer to the cable television network which in turn connects to the Internet CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Avoidance A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions CTS Clear To Send A signal sent by a wireless device signifying that it is ready to receive data Daisy Chain A method used to connect devices in a series one after the other Database A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed managed and updated DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System Allows the hosting of a website FTP server or e mail server with a fixed domain name e g Www xyz com and a dynamic IP address Default Gateway A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by leasing an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time instead of assigning permanent IP addresses DMZ Demilitarized Zone Removes the Router s firewall protection from one PC allowing i

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