USER GUIDE Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Model: WUSB54GC
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 4 General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chapter 3: Configuration 5 How to Access the Wireless Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter. The Adapter connects to your PC via a USB port, leaving your PC’s slots available for other purposes. The Adapter also lets you connect with any of the growing number of wireless hotspots in public places such as coffee shops, airports, hotels and convention centers. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience can be faster and easier than ever.
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.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Configuration The Linksys Wireless Manager is used to configure the Adapter. The Wireless Manager lets you search for available wireless networks, establish or terminate a connection with a wireless network, and save a wireless network’s settings. How to Access the Wireless Manager After you have installed the Adapter, the Linksys Wireless Manager icon appears in the system tray of your computer.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 To connect to a wireless network, proceed to How to Connect to a Wireless Network, page 6. To disconnect from a wireless network, select the network from the list, and then click Disconnect. To refresh the list of available wireless networks, click Search Again. 5. The Checking Connection screen appears while the Wireless Manager establishes the wireless connection. When it is finished, click Next to continue.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 How to Connect to a Hidden Wireless Network NOTE: By default, a wireless network’s router broadcasts the network SSID (name). A “hidden” wireless network is a network whose router has been configured not to broadcast the SSID. Follow these steps to connect to a wireless network that is not listed on the Connect to a Wireless Network screen. 1. Select My network is not in this list in the Connect to a Wireless Network screen. Then click Next.
