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Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Tabl e 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 Network Adapter with RangeBooster The Front Panel The Side Panel 4 4 4 5 6 6 7 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Network Adapter with RangeBooster8 Starting the Setup Connecting the Adapter Setting up the Adapter Chapter 5: Using th
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix I: Contact Information 52 53 59
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Li st of Fi gures Figure 3-1: Front Panel Figure 3-2: Side Panel Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network Figure 4-5: WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 4-6: WPA - Personal Needed for Connection Figure 4-7: PSK2 Needed for Connection Figure 4-8: Congratulations Figure 4-9: Available Wireless Network Figure 4-10: Network Settings Figure 4-
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Figure 5-8: PSK2 Needed for Connection Figure 5-9: Profiles Figure 5-10: Import a Profile Figure 5-11: Export a Profile Figure 5-12: Create a New Profile Figure 5-1: WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 5-2: WPA - Personal Needed for Connection Figure 5-3: PSK2 Needed for Connection Figure 5-4: Congratulations Figure 5-13: Available Wireless Network Figure 5-14: Network Settings Figure 5-15: Wireless Mode Figure 5-16: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Figure 5-17: Wirele
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 1: Introducti on Welcome network: a series of computers or devices Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster. With this Adapter, your wireless connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, networking experience will be faster and easier than ever. and/or transmission between users.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster. • 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster • Appendix G: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Adapter’s warranty information. • 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 with RangeBooster Chapter 2: Pl anni ng your Wi rel ess 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 with RangeBooster 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 with RangeBooster Chapter 3: Getti ng to Know the Wi rel ess-G Network Adapter wi th RangeBooster The Front Panel The Network Adapter's LEDs that display information about network activity, are located on the front panel. 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 with RangeBooster The Side Panel The Network Adapter’s USB Port is located on the side panel. USB Port Figure 3-2: Side Panel USB The USB Port is where you connect your USB cable.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 4: Setti ng up and Connecti ng the Wi rel ess-G Network Adapter wi th RangeBooster Starting the Setup The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. The Setup Wizard will install the driver and Wireless Network Monitor, as well as connect and configure the Adapter. IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Adapter until you are instructed to do so or the setup will not work.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 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. The Power LED should light up when the Adapter is plugged in. 4. Raise the antenna. Make sure the antenna points straight up into the air, at a 90º angle from the Adapter. This will ensure optimum wireless operating range and performance.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 2. If your network has the wireless security WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) enabled, this screen will appear. Select 64-bit or 128-bit. Then enter your network devices’ passphrase or manually enter the WEP key. Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster If your network has the wireless security PSK2 (Pre-shared key 2) enabled, this screen will appear. Passphrase - Enter your network devices’ passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3. Figure 4-7: PSK2 Needed for Connection 3. 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 with RangeBooster Manual Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Manual Setup. 1. Click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the adapter manually. 2. The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor 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 with RangeBooster 4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear. Select the correct operating 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. Click the Next button. Click the Back button to change any settings. 5.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 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 with RangeBooster 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 6. 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 Manual Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit. Figure 4-19: Confirm New Settings 7. The Congratulations screen will appear next. Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings and return to the Link Information screen.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 5: Usi ng the Wi rel ess Network Moni tor 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 After installing the Adapter, the Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear in the system tray of your computer. If the Wireless Network Monitor is enabled, then the icon will be green.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 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 with RangeBooster 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Delete - Select the profile you want to delete, and then click the Delete button. Create a New Profile The next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen. This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter. • Available Wireless Network. (For most users.) Use this option if you already have a network set up. The networks available to this Adapter will be listed on this screen.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 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”. Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3. If your network has the wireless security WPA Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) enabled, this screen will appear.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Manual Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Manual Setup. 1. Click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the adapter manually. Figure 5-13: Available Wireless Network 2. The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor 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 with RangeBooster 3. 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. 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 with RangeBooster WEP WEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. It is casesensitive 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster PSK2 Enter a Passphrase that is 8-63 characters in length. Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 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 with RangeBooster 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 6. 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 Manual Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit. Figure 5-24: Confirm New Settings for New Profile 7. The Congratulations screen will appear next. Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings immediately and return to the Link Information screen.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Appendi x A: Troubl eshooti ng 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 with RangeBooster 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 with RangeBooster 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 with RangeBooster 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 with RangeBooster Appendi x B: Usi ng Wi ndows XP Wi rel ess Confi gurati on 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 with RangeBooster 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 with RangeBooster 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 with RangeBooster Appendi x C: Wi rel ess Securi t y 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 with RangeBooster 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”.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 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 with RangeBooster Appendi x D: Wi ndows Hel p 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Appendi x E: Gl ossar y 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 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 with RangeBooster 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 with RangeBooster 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 with RangeBooster 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 with RangeBooster 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 with RangeBooster Appendi x F: Speci fi cati ons Model WUSB54GR Standards IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Ports USB Port Channels 802.11b / 802.11g 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) LEDs Power, Link Protocols 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps); 802.11g: OFDM Peak Gain of the Antenna 0.5dBi 1.5dBi Transmitted Power 2dBm(Typical) (Typical) 802.11b: 17 18 +/± 1dBm 1dBm(Typical)" (Typical) 802.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster WxHxD 91 mm x 23 mm x 71 mm Unit Weight 1.90 oz (0.054 kg) Certification FCC, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) Operating Temp. 0ºC to 45ºC (32ºF to 113ºF) Storage Temp. -20ºC to 60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF) Operating Humidity Max. 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity Max.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Appendi x G: Warrant y Informati on 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 with RangeBooster Appendi x H: Regul ator y Informati on 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 with RangeBooster Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 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 with RangeBooster 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 & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Linksys declares that WUSB54GR ( FCC ID: Q87-WUSB54GR ) is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster IC statement Operat ion is subj ect t o t he following t wo condit ions: 1) This device m ay not cause int erference and 2) This device m ust accept any int erference, including int erference t hat m ay cause undesired operat ion of t he device. I M PORTAN T N OTE: I C Radiat ion Exposure St at em ent : This equipm ent com plies wit h I C radiat ion exposure lim it s set fort h for an uncont rolled environm ent .
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 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.
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