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Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome What’s in this Guide? 1 2 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network Adapter Starting the Setup Wizard Connecting the Adapter Setting Up the Adapter Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix I: Contact Information 67 69
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Figure 4-3: The Connecting the Adapter Screen Figure 4-4: Connecting the Adapter Figure 4-5: The Adapter’s USB Port Figure 4-6: Available Wireless Network Figure 4-7: Available Wireless Network Figure 4-8: Secure Easy Setup Figure 4-9: The Secure Easy Setup Logo and Location Figure 4-10: Secure Easy Setup Complete Figure 4-11: Available Wireless Netwo
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Figure 4-30: Advanced Wireless Settings Figure 4-31: Confirm New Settings Figure 4-32: Congratulations Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon Figure 5-2: Link Information Figure 5-3: More Information - Wireless Network Status Figure 5-4: More Information - Wireless Network Statistics Figure 5-5: The Secure Easy Setup Button Figure 5-6: The Secure Easy Setup Logo and Location Figure 5-7: Secure Easy Setup Figure 5-8: Secure Easy Setup is Complete Figure 5-9: Site Survey Fig
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Figure 5-31: Wireless Security Figure 5-32: Wireless Security - WEP Figure 5-33: Wireless Security - WPA Personal Figure 5-34: Wireless Security - PSK2 Figure 5-35: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS Figure 5-36: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP Figure 5-37: Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS Figure 5-38: Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP Figure 5-39: LEAP - Windows XP and 2000 Figure 5-40: LEAP - Windows 98SE and ME Figure 5-41: Advanced Wireless Setting
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever. network: a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G USB Network 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: Setting Up and Connecting the USB Network Adapter This chapter shows you how to setup and connect the Adapter.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter • Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter. Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad-hoc network.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b standard and some 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators The Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity. Figure 3-1: Front Panel Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. Link Green. The Link LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network Adapter The USB Network Adapter is set up with the Setup Wizard that comes on the CD enclosed with the Adapter. This chapter will guide you through the setup procedure. IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Adapter until you are instructed to do so or the setup will not work. Starting the Setup Wizard To begin the setup process, insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 3. Windows will begin copying the files onto your PC. 4. The Setup Wizard will now prompt you to connect the Adapter to your PC’s USB port. Once you’ve connect, click Next. 5. Windows 98SE and ME users will need to restart their PCs. Figure 4-3: The Connecting the Adapter Screen Connecting the Adapter 1. Connect one end of the included USB cable to the Adapter’s USB port. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to one of the USB ports on your computer. 3.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Setting Up the Adapter The next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen. This screen provides three options for setting up the Adapter • Secure Easy Setup. This Adapter features Secure Easy Setup. This means that you can set it up with just the press of a button when connecting to wireless routers or access points that also feature Secure Easy Setup. Both devices on the network must feature Secure Easy Setup for this to work.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Setting Up the Adapter with Secure Easy Setup With Secure Easy Setup, setting up the Adapter is as simple as pushing a couple of buttons. Before you press any buttons, though, you should locate the Secure Easy Setup button on the device you’re connecting the Adapter to, such as a wireless router or access point. 1. Starting from the Available Wireless Network screen, click the Secure Easy Setup button on the right hand side. Figure 4-7: Available Wireless Network 2.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 3. Press the Cisco logo or Secure Easy Setup button on the wireless router or access point. When it turns white and begins to flash, click the Next button on the Setup Wizard screen. The logo or button will stop flashing on the wireless router or access point when the Adapter has been successfully added to the network. Repeat this procedure for any additional Secure Easy Setup device. NOTE: You can only add one Secure Easy Setup device at a time. 4.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Setting Up the Adapter with Available Networks If you’re not setting up the Adapter with Secure Easy Setup, another method for setting up the Adapter is with the available networks listed on the Available Wireless Network screen. The available networks are listed in the table on the center of the screen by SSID. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click the Connect button.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter WPA-Personal Needed for Connection Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. 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. Then, click Connect and proceed to the Congratulations screen. To cancel the connection, click Cancel.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 2. After the Adapter has been configured for the network, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click Connect to Network to connect to your network. Figure 4-15: The Congratulations Screen Congratulations! Setup is complete. To check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or make additional configuration changes, refer to Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup If you are not taking advantage of Secure Easy Setup and your network is not listed with the available networks, click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the adapter manually. 1. After clicking Manual Setup, the Network Settings screen will appear. If your network has a router or other DHCP server, click the radio button next to Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP).
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 2. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Then, enter the SSID for your network. Infrastructure Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 4. The Wireless Security screen will appear. This step will configure wireless security. If your wireless network doesn’t use wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button to continue. Proceed to Step 5. Select WEP, WPA-Personal, PSK2, WPA Enterprise, Radius, or LEAP for the Encryption Method.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Click the Next button to continue to the Confirm New Settings screen or the Back button to return to the previous screen. WPA Personal WPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES for encryption. Then enter a Passphrase that is 8-63 characters in length. Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter WPA Enterprise WPA Enterprise features WPA security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAPTLS and PEAP, as well as two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter RADIUS RADIUS uses the security of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) It offers two authentication methods: EAP-TLS and PEAP. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP. EAP-TLS Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter LEAP If you selected LEAP, then enter the Username and Password that will authenticate you on your wireless network. Windows XP and 2000 users can also enable LEAP CCKM, and select the Encryption, if they enabled CCX2.0 on the Advanced Wireless Settings screen. Username - Enter the username used for authentication. Password - Enter the password used for authentication. Confirm - Enter the password again.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Advanced Wireless Settings This screen is for advanced users to enable CCX2.0. CCX2.0 - Cisco Compatible Extensions, a Cisco wireless network protocol. Select Enabled from the dropdown menu to use the function. Select Disabled to disable to function. QoS - Quality of Service. QoS mechanisms ensure better service to high-priority types of network traffic, which may involve demanding, real-time applications, such as videoconferencing.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 5. The next screen displays all of the Adapter’s settings. If these are correct, you can save these settings to your hard drive by clicking Save. Click Next to continue and finish the setup. If these settings are not correct, click Back to change your settings. To exit the setup, click Exit. Figure 4-31: Confirm New Settings 6. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click Connect to Network to connect to your network.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor NOTE: The Wireless Network Monitor should only be accessed AFTER connecting the Adapter. For more information on Setting Up and Connecting the Adapter, refer to Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the USB Network Adapter.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Wireless Network Status The Wireless Network Status screen provides information on your current network settings. Status - This shows 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Wireless Network Statistics 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.) Receive Rate - This is the rate at which data is received.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Secure Easy Setup While using the Monitor, you might see the Secure Easy Setup button on the right-hand side of the screen. This button can be used to set up the Adapter, if this has not already been done. With Secure Easy Setup, setting up the Adapter is as simple as pushing a couple of buttons. Before you press any buttons, though, you should locate the Secure Easy Setup button on the device you’re connecting the Adapter to, such as a wireless router or access point. 1.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 2. Press the Cisco logo or Secure Easy Setup button on the wireless router or access point. When it turns white and begins to flash, click the Next button on the Setup Wizard screen. The logo or button will stop flashing on the wireless router or access point when the Adapter has been successfully added to the network. Repeat this procedure for any additional Secure Easy Setup device. NOTE: You can only add one Secure Easy Setup device at a time. 3.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays a list of available networks in the table on the left. The table shows each 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 that the network uses. Signal - This is the percentage of signal strength, from 0 to 100%.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter If the network has PSK2 wireless security enabled, then you will see the PSK2 Needed for Connection screen. Enter the network’s Passphrase or pre-shared key in the Passphrase field. To connect to the network, click Connect. To cancel the connection, click Cancel. Profiles 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 SSIDs.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Creating a New Profile On the Profiles screen, click the New button to create a new profile. 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 Available Wireless Network screen will appear. This screen provides three options for setting up the Adapter • Secure Easy Setup. This Adapter features Secure Easy Setup.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Setting Up the Adapter with Secure Easy Setup With Secure Easy Setup, setting up the Adapter is as simple as pushing a couple of buttons. Before you press any buttons, though, you should locate the Secure Easy Setup button on the device you’re connecting the Adapter to, such as a wireless router or access point. 4. Starting from the Available Wireless Network screen, click the Secure Easy Setup button on the right hand side. Figure 5-18: Available Wireless Network 5.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 6. Press the Cisco logo or Secure Easy Setup button on the wireless router or access point. When it turns white and begins to flash, click the Next button on the Setup Wizard screen. The logo or button will stop flashing on the wireless router or access point when the Adapter has been successfully added to the network. Repeat this procedure for any additional Secure Easy Setup device. NOTE: You can only add one SecureEasySetup device at a time. 7.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Setting Up the Adapter with Available Networks If you’re not setting up the Adapter with Secure Easy Setup, another method for setting up the Adapter is with the available networks listed on the Available Wireless Network screen. The available networks are listed in the table on the center of the screen by SSID. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click the Connect button.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter WPA-Personal Needed for Connection Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. 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. Then, click Connect and proceed to the Congratulations screen. To cancel the connection, click Cancel.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 2. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click Connect to Network to connect to your network. Congratulations! Setup is complete. Figure 5-26: The Congratulations Screen Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup If you are not taking advantage of Secure Easy Setup and your network is not listed among the available networks, click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the adapter manually. 1.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to 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. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS addresses, leave these fields empty. IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 3. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 4 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear. Select the correct Channel for your wireless network. 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, keep the default setting. Then, select the Network Mode in which your wireless network will operate.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter WEP WEP - To use WEP encryption, select 64-bits or 128-bit characters from the drop-down menu, and enter a passphrase or key. WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter WPA Personal WPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, for the Encryption Type. Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Click the Next button to continue to the Confirm New Settings screen or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Figure 5-33: Wireless Security - WPA Personal PSK2 Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter WPA Enterprise WPA Enterprise features WPA security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAPTLS and PEAP, as well as two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter RADIUS RADIUS uses the security of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) It offers two authentication methods: EAP-TLS and PEAP. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP. EAP-TLS Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter LEAP If you selected LEAP, then enter the Username and Password that will authenticate you on your wireless network. Windows XP and 2000 users can also enable LEAP CCKM, and select the Encryption, if they enabled CCX2.0 on the Advanced Wireless Settings screen. Username - Enter the username used for authentication. Password - Enter the password used for authentication. Confirm - Enter the password again.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Advanced Wireless Settings This screen is for advanced users to enable CCX2.0. CCX2.0 - Cisco Compatible Extensions, a Cisco wireless network protocol. Select Enabled from the dropdown menu to use the function. Select Disabled to disable to function. QoS - Quality of Service. QoS mechanisms ensure better service to high-priority types of network traffic, which may involve demanding, real-time applications, such as videoconferencing.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 5. The next screen displays all of the Adapter’s settings. If these are correct, you can save these settings to your hard drive by clicking Save. Click Next to continue. If these settings are not correct, click Back to change your settings. Figure 5-42: Confirm New Settings 6. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click Connect to Network to connect to your network.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Adapter. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1.My computer does not recognize the USB Network Adapter. • Make sure that the USB Network Adapter is properly inserted into the USB port.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Frequently Asked Questions Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the 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).
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 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) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration If your computer is running Windows XP, then this choice will be available. If you want to use Windows XP Wireless Configuration to control the Adapter, instead of using the Wireless Network Monitor, then right-click on the Wireless Network Monitor and select Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 2. The screen that appears will show any available wireless network. Select the network you want. Click the Connect button. NOTE: Steps 2 and 3 are the instructions and screenshots for Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed. If your network does not have wireless security enabled, go to step 3. If your network does have wireless security enabled, go to step 4. Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network 3.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 4. If your network uses wireless security WEP, enter the WEP Key used into the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. If your network uses wireless security WPA Personal, enter the Passphrase used into the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. Click the Connect button. Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security NOTE: Windows XP Wireless Configuration does not support the use of a passphrase.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Appendix C: 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 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”.) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter WPA-Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server, select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters. WPA-Enterprise. 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.) WPA-Enterprise offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Appendix D: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP Before a computer can communicate with the Access Point, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Appendix E: Glossary 802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - A 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Buffer - A 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 - A 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Infrastructure - A 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 address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower-speed data streams, 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) - A protocol that enables specialized applications, such as Internet phone calls, video, and audio, to occur in real time. 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Appendix F: Specifications Model WUSB54GS Standards IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Ports USB Port Channels 802.11b / 802.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Dimensions 3.58" x 0.91" x 2.80" WxHxD 91 mm x 23 mm x 71 mm Unit Weight 0.18 lb (0.08 kg) Certifications FCC, CE Operating Temp. 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F) Storage Temp.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Appendix G: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser ("You") that, for a period of three years, (the "Warranty Period") Your Linksys product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys's 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Appendix H: 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter EN 609 50 Safety 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.
