USER GUIDE RangePlus Wireless USB Adapter Model No: WUSB100
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2 General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Overview Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys RangePlus Wireless USB Adapter. Using the latest wireless networking technology, the Adapter adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your notebook computer. To help protect your data and privacy, you can use industrial-strength WPA2 encryption to protect your wireless connection. The included Setup Wizard will walk you through configuring the Adapter to your network’s settings, step by step.
Wireless Security Checklist Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be intercepted.
Configuration Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Advanced configuration is performed through the Wireless Network Monitor (the Monitor). Use it to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. Diagnostics is performed through the Diagnostic utility. Use it to detect the Adapter, test the driver and Monitor, and troubleshoot if needed.
Configuration Chapter 3 Wide Channel This is the Wireless-N primary channel used with a 40 MHz radio band network. Standard Channel This is the channel used by your wireless network. Security This is the status of the wireless security feature. Authentication This is authentication method. your wireless network’s Network Type This is the wireless network type.
Configuration Chapter 3 Click Continue Connect Wireless Network Name This is the SSID or unique name of the wireless network. CH This is the channel that the network uses. Signal This is the percentage of signal strength, from 0 to 100%. Make sure you have the security settings of your wireless network, and then click Continue.
Configuration Chapter 3 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Profiles If the network has WPA Personal security enabled, then you see the WPA Personal Needed for Connection screen. The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. The table on the left displays a list of available profiles with their profile names and wireless network names. WPA-Personal Security Encryption Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES.
Configuration Chapter 3 Export Select the profile you want to save in a different location, and click Export. Direct Windows to the appropriate folder, and click Save. 1. If you have wireless security enabled on your network, continue to step 2. If you do not have wireless security enabled, continue to step 3. Delete Select the profile you want to delete and click Delete. 2.
Configuration Chapter 3 WEP Key If you do not have the Passphrase, enter the WEP key, which must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters (“0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.) For 128‑bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Click Connect and proceed to step 3. Pre-shared Key Enter the network’s Pre-shared Key of 863 characters. Click Connect and proceed to step 3. 3. After the profile installs, the Congratulations screen appears.
Configuration Chapter 3 2. The Network Settings screen appears. Wireless Mode Wireless Network If your network has a router or other DHCP server, select Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP). If your network does not have a DHCP server or router, select Specify network settings. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS addresses appropriate for your network. You must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen.
Configuration Chapter 3 5. If your wireless network does not have wireless security, select Disabled and then click Next to continue. Proceed to step 6. Passphrase Enter the network’s Passphrase, 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.
Configuration Chapter 3 WPA2 Personal If you selected EAP-TLS, configure the following: WPA2 Personal uses the encryption method, AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Login Name Enter the login name of your wireless network. Server Name Enter the name of the authentication server (this is optional). Certificate Select the certificate you installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. Encryption Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES.
Configuration Chapter 3 Authentication Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP. Server Name Enter the name of the authentication server (this is optional). EAP-TLS Certificate Select the certificate you installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. If you want to use any certificate, keep the default, Trust Any. Inner Authen. Select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen.
Configuration Chapter 3 7. The Congratulations screen appears. 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. PEAP RADIUS - PEAP If you selected PEAP, configure the following: Login Name Enter the login name of your wireless network. Password Enter the password of your wireless network.
Configuration Chapter 3 To uninstall the Diagnostics utility, click Uninstall. To open the Monitor, click Wireless Network Monitor. How to Use the Diagnostics Utility After you run the Diagnostics utility, the results are displayed. Diagnostic Results - Passed If the Adapter has passed all tests, then click Exit to close the Diagnostics utility. Diagnostic Results - Troubleshooting If the Adapter fails a test, you have two choices. To troubleshoot at a later time, click Fix it later.
Appendix A Troubleshooting Appendix A: Troubleshooting Your computer does not recognize the Adapter. Make sure that the Adapter is properly inserted into the USB slot. The Adapter does not work properly. Remove the Adapter, and then reinsert it into the computer’s USB slot. Your computer cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration. 1. Make sure that the computers are powered on. 2.
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix B Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 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 right-click the Wireless Network Monitor icon, and select Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration.
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix B Wireless Security NOTE: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a passphrase. Enter the exact WEP key used by your wireless router or access point. 5. Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your connection is active. Wireless Network Connection For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer, click Start > Help > Support.
Specifications Appendix C Appendix C: Specifications Model WUSB100 Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g LEDs 1 Number of Antennas 2 Internal Antennas Connector Type USB Modulations 802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK 802.11g: 64-QAM, 16-QAM 802.11n draft: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM RF Power (EIRP) in dBm 802.11b: 17.6 dBm 802.11g: 17.2 dBm 802.11n: 17.1 dBm Antenna Gain in dBi 2 dBi Power Consumption TX: 590mA, HT20, MCS7; 610mA, HT40, MCS7 at 3.3V RX: 480mA, HT20, MCS15; 570mA HT40, MCS15 at 3.
Appendix D Appendix D: Warranty Information Limited Warranty Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of one year (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.
Regulatory Information Appendix E Appendix E: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix E User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products.
Appendix E Regulatory Information Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele Français (French) - Informations environnementales pour les clients de l’Union européenne Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol , keelatud kõrvaldada koos sorteerimata olmejäätmetega. See sümbol näitab, et toode tuleks kõrvaldada eraldi tavalistest olmejäätmevoogudest.
Appendix E Regulatory Information Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams Nederlands (Dutch) - Milieu-informatie voor klanten in de Europese Unie Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir kurios pakuotė yra pažymėta šiuo simboliu (įveskite simbolį), negalima šalinti kartu su nerūšiuotomis komunalinėmis atliekomis. Šis simbolis rodo, kad gaminį reikia šalinti atskirai nuo bendro buitinių atliekų srauto.
Appendix E Regulatory Information Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambiental para clientes da União Europeia Slovenčina (Slovene) - Okoljske informacije za stranke v Evropski uniji A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento que exibe este símbolo no produto e/ou na sua embalagem não seja eliminado junto com os resíduos municipais não separados. O símbolo indica que este produto deve ser eliminado separadamente dos resíduos domésticos regulares.
