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Linksys WUSB54AG User Manual

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  • Page 1 Instant Wireless® Series Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter Use this guide to install: WUSB54AG User Guide...
  • Page 2 User Guide. This Warranty is valid and may be processed only in the country of purchase. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, go to the Linksys website www.linksys.com for complete RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) assistance.
  • Page 3 Cisco-Linksys, LLC declares that WUSB55AG ( FCC ID: Q87-WUSB54AG ) is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4GHz by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A. FCC STATEMENT The Instant Wireless Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter has been tested and found to comply with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4 European community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and/or the CEPT recommendation Rec 70.03. For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance. • Linksys Group vakuuttaa täten että Instant Wireless Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY, direktiivin 89/336/EEC ja direktiivin 73/23/EEC oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä...
  • Page 5 • Belgique B L'utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 11 (2462 MHz), 12 (2467 MHz), et 13 (2472 MHz). Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâtiment, au-dessus d'un espace public, aucun enregistrement n'est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    And whichever mode you choose, your wireless communications are protected by up to 152-bit encryption, so your data stays secure. So don’t hassle with running cables through your house—get your desktop connected the easy way with the versatile Linksys Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter .

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    • One Adapter Connects to Either 2.4GHz (802.11b or Draft 802.11g) or 5GHz (802.11a) Networks • Advanced Security Features with up to 152-Bit WEP Encryption • Easy-to-Use Setup Wizard • Detailed Monitoring and Performance Utility • IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and Draft 802.11g Compliant •...

  • Page 8: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless A/G Usb Network Adapter

    range of the access point. Multiple access points can be arranged to work in succession to extend the roaming range, and can be set up to communicate with your Ethernet (wired) hardware as well. If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with the other computers on the wireless network, then the ad-hoc mode can be used.

  • Page 9: Chapter 5: Hardware Installation

    SSID (Service Set Identifier). The SSID is your network name and must be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase). Next, choose a wireless mode. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to network with computers on your wired network using a wireless access point.
  • Page 10 1. The Adapter comes with the USB cable you will use to connect the Adapter to your PC. (See Figure 5-1.) Figure 5-1 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the Adapter. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to one of the USB ports on your computer (see Figure 5-2).

  • Page 11: Chapter 6: Driver Installation For Windows Xp

    If your PC is running Windows XP, proceed to “Chapter 6: Driver Installation for Windows XP.” If your PC is running Windows 2000, the installation of the Wireless-B USB Network Adapter is complete. If you want to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or make additional configuration changes, proceed to “Chapter 7: Using the WLAN Monitor.”...
  • Page 12 Figure 6-2 3. The next screen shows that the Wizard is complete. Click the Finish button. The drivers are now installed. Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Note for Windows XP users: Windows XP has a built-in configuration tool. Use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (in the system tray at the bottom of your screen) to configure the Adapter.
  • Page 13 Figure 6-4 3. If WEP is enabled, the screen in Figure 6-5 will appear. Enter the WEP key of your wireless network in the Network key field, and re-enter it in the Confirm network key field. Then click the Connect button, and go to step 4.

  • Page 14: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter. Read thedescriptions below to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 1. The Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter does not work properly.
  • Page 15 maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. What IEEE 802.11a features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11a functions: • OFDM protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation What IEEE 802.11b features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11b functions: •...

  • Page 16: Appendix B: Glossary

    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). What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? Frequency-Hopping Spread-Spectrum (FHSS) uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 17 802.11g - A proposed, but as yet unratified extension of the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless networking hardware. The draft 802.11g specifications used by Linksys specify a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps using OFDM modulation, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices, and WEP encryption for security.
  • Page 18 address must be entered. DHCP lets a network administrator supervise and distribute IP addresses from a central point and automatically sends a new IP address when a computer is plugged into a different place in the network. DHCP uses the concept of a “lease” or amount of time that a given IP address will be valid for a computer.
  • Page 19 of FHSS is extremely difficult. Firmware - Code that is written onto read-only memory (ROM) or programmable read-only memory (PROM). Once firmware has been written onto the ROM or PROM, it is retained even when the device is turned off. Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols.
  • Page 20 than one is required) and sends it to the IP address that is obtained by looking up the domain name in the Uniform Resource Locator you requested or in the e-mail address you're sending a note to. At the other end, the recipient can see the IP address of the Web page requester or the e-mail sender and can respond by sending another message using the IP address it received.
  • Page 21 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) - A peripheral bus commonly used in PCs, Macintoshes and workstations. It was designed primarily by Intel and first appeared on PCs in late 1993.
  • Page 22 like background noise. There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - A unique name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for each point in the wireless network and is case-sensitive.

  • Page 23: Appendix C: Specifications

    UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A method (protocol) used along with the IP (Internet Protocol) to send data in the form of message units (datagram) between network devices over a LAN or WAN. While IP takes care of handling the actual delivery of the data (routing), UDP takes care of keeping track of the individual units of data (called packets) that a message is divided into for efficient delivery over the network.

  • Page 24: Appendix D: Warranty Information

    CALL LINKSYS FOR MORE DETAILS. Appendix E: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS)

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