2,4 GHz Home Wireless-G 802.11g USB Adaptor WIRELESS Model No.
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Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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 Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor The USB Port The LED Indicators Chapter 4: Setting up the Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Using the Setup Wizard Chapter 5: Connecting the Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Connecting the Adaptor Using the Adaptor’s Wall Mount Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network M
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Specifications Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix I: Contact Information 40 47 49 50 56
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor List of Figures Figure 3-1: USB Port 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’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 +
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Figure 6-10: Profiles Figure 6-11: Import a Profile Figure 6-12: Export 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 + RADI
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor. With this Adaptor, your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever. How does the Adaptor do this? Like all wireless products, the Adaptor allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network, whether it’s using the Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) standard.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adaptor’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 Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor This chapter describes the physical features of the Adaptor.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor • Appendix G: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Adaptor’s warranty information. • Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adaptor’s regulatory information. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adaptor. Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adaptors can communicate with one another to form an ad-hoc network. topology: the physical layout of a network.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11b and 802.11g products. Products using the 802.11g and 802.11b standards can communicate with each other. Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g adaptors, such as the notebook adaptors for your laptop computers, PCI adaptors for your desktop PCs, and USB adaptors for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor The USB Port The Adaptor’s USB port is located on the side of the Adaptor. You will connect the included USB cable to this port and your PC’s USB port. All power is provided through the USB connection, so a power adaptor is not needed. The LED Indicators The Adaptor's LEDs indicate the status of the Adaptor’s power and wireless connection. Figure 3-1: USB Port Figure 3-2: Front Panel Power Green.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Chapter 4: Setting up the Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor The Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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 Adaptor. NOTE: You must run the Setup Wizard before connecting the Adaptor to your computer. Using the Setup Wizard Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 3. The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a network mode. 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 directly to another wireless device without using a wireless router or access point. In the SSID 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).
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 5. If you don’t want to use encryption, select Disabled and then click the Next button to continue. Proceed to Step 7. 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 select PSK.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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 you want to use, TKIP or AES, for the Encryption setting. Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a Pre-Shared Key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor PSK + 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.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 7. The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it starts to install files. Click Next if you are satisfied with your settings, or click Back to change any settings. Figure 4-12: Setup Wizard’s Check Settings Screen 8. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click the Exit button. Proceed to “Chapter 5: Connecting the Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Chapter 5: Connecting the Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor NOTE: You must run the Setup Wizard before connecting the Adaptor. Connecting the Adaptor 1. Connect one end of the included USB cable to the Adaptor’s USB port. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to one of the USB ports on your computer. 3. The Power LED should light up when the Adaptor is plugged in. Figure 5-1: How the Adaptor Connects to Your PC 4. Raise the antenna.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Using the Adaptor’s Wall Mount The Adaptor’s Wall Mount allows you to easily attach the Adaptor to your wall for better reception and more convenient placement. 1. Attach the separate adhesive strip of velcro to the wall where you will be mounting the Adaptor. 2. To attach the Wall Mount to the Adaptor, slide the Wall Mount into the grooves on the back panel of Adaptor, as shown in Steps A, B, and C. 3.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Chapter 6: 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. Using the Wireless Network Monitor Icon After installing the Adaptor, the Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Wireless Monitor icon will appear in your system tray. If the Wireless Network Monitor is enabled, then the icon will be green.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Besides selecting Turn on when you right-click the icon, you can also double-click the Wireless Network Monitor icon to activate the Wireless Network Monitor. Then the Link Information screen will appear. From this screen, you can find out how strong the current wireless signal is and how good the connection’s quality is.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Wireless Network Status 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.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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 Adaptor dynamically shifts to the fastest data transfer rate possible at any given time.) Receive Rate - This is the rate at which data is received.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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 Adaptor 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.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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 network’s 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.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Creating a New Profile 1. On the Profiles screen, click the New button to create a new profile. Figure 6-13: 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. 3. 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).
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 4. 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 directly to another wireless device without using a wireless router or access point. Enter the SSID for your network. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 6. If you don’t want to use encryption, select Disabled and then click the Next button to continue. Proceed to Step 8. 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 select PSK.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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 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.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor PSK + 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.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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 Exit. 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.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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 Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com/international. Common Problems and Solutions 1.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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).
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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).
Home Wireless-G Adaptor Appendix B: Using 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 Adaptor, instead of using the Wireless Network Monitor, then right-click the Wireless Network Monitor and select Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration.
Home Wireless-G Adaptor 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.
Home Wireless-G Adaptor 4. If your network uses WEP wireless security, enter the WEP Key used in the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. If your network uses WPA-Personal wireless security, enter the Passphrase used in the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. Click the Connect button. Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security NOTE: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a passphrase. Enter the exact WEP key used by your access point or wireless router.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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”.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Appendix D: Windows Help 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.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Appendix E: Glossary 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. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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. 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.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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 the size of the network. Switch - 1.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor VPN (Virtual Private Network) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet. WAN (Wide Area Network)- The Internet. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security. WINIPCFG - A Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Appendix F: Specifications Model HU200 Standards IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Port USB Port Channels 802.11b/802.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing Appendix F: Specifications 48
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Appendix G: Warranty Information Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of two 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.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Appendix H: Regulatory Information Compliance Information for 2.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor NOTE: If you need any technical documentation, see the “How to Access Technical Documents on www.linksys.com/international” section for more information.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor CE Marking For the Linksys Wireless-B and Wireless-G products, the following CE mark, notified body number (where applicable), and class 2 identifier are added to the equipment. or or Check the CE label on the product to find out which notified body was involved during the assessment.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Dans la cas d’une utilisation en extérieur, la puissance de sortie est limitée pour certaines parties de la bande. Reportezvous à la table 1 ou visitez http://www.art-telecom.fr/ pour de plus amples détails. Table 1: Applicable Power Levels in France Location Frequency Range (MHz) Power (EIRP) Indoor (No restrictions) 2400-2483.5 100 mW (20 dBm) Outdoor 2400-2454 2454-2483.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Wireless Adapters Wireless adapters have the power output set to 100% by default. Maximum power output on each adapter does not exceed 20 dBm (100 mW); it is generally 18 dBm (64 mW) or below. If you need to alter your wireless adapter’s power output, follow the appropriate instructions for your computer’s Windows operating system: Windows XP 1. Double-click the Wireless icon in your desktop’s system tray. 2. Open the Wireless Network Connection window. 3.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor Technical Documents on www.linksys.com/international Follow these steps to access technical documents: 1. Browse to http://www.linksys.com/international. 2. Click the region in which you reside. 3. Click the name of the country in which you reside. 4. Click Products. 5. Click the appropriate product category. 6. Select a product. 7. Click the type of documentation you want. The document will automatically open in PDF format.
Home Wireless-G USB Adaptor 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/international If you experience problems with any Linksys product, you can e-mail us at: In Europe E-mail Address Austria support.at@linksys.com Belgium support.be@linksys.com Denmark support.dk@linksys.com France support.fr@linksys.com Germany support.de@linksys.com Italy support.
