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Page 1: User Guide
Wireless-G 802.11g USB Network Adapter User Guide with SRX400 WIRELESS WUSB54GX4 Model No. - Page 2 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in This User Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 6 Starting the Setup Wizard Setting Up the Adapter... - Page 4 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 List of Figures Figure 3-1: USB Network Adapter with SRX400’s USB Port Figure 3-2: USB Network Adapter with SRX400’s LEDs Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter Screen Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network Screen Figure 4-5: Available Wireless Network Screen Figure 4-6: WEP Key Needed for Connection...
- Page 5 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 Figure 5-9: Profiles Screen Figure 5-10: Import a Profile Figure 5-11: Export a Profile Figure 5-12: Create a New Profile Figure 5-13: Available Wireless Network Screen Figure 5-14: Available Wireless Network Screen Figure 5-15: WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 5-16: WPA-Personal Needed for Connection Figure 5-17: WPA2-Personal Needed for Connection Figure 5-18: Congratulations Screen...
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Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever. How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the Adapter 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. - Page 7 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. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in This User Guide?
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Page 8: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless router. -
Page 9: Network Layout
When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys's switches or routers. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about wireless products. -
Page 10: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Usb Network Adapter With Srx400
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 The USB Port The USB Port is where you connect the USB cable. The LEDs The USB Network Adapter’s LEDs displays information about network activity. LINK Green. -
Page 11: Chapter 4: Setting Up And Connecting The Wireless-Gusb Network Adapter With Srx400
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 The Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 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. -
Page 12: Setting Up The Adapter
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 3. Windows will begin copying the files onto your PC. 4. The Setup Wizard will now prompt you to install the Adapter into your PC. Click Next. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable into the USB port of the USB Network Adapter with SRX400 and connect the other end into the USB port of your computer. -
Page 13: Figure 4-5: Available Wireless Network Screen
31 alphanumeric characters. It 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.) WEP Key 1 - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. -
Page 14: Figure 4-7: Wpa-Personal Needed For Connection
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 WPA-Personal for Connection WPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select one of these methods. Then enter a passphrase. Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. -
Page 15: Figure 4-10: Available Wireless Network Screen
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup 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). -
Page 16: Figure 4-12: Wireless Mode Screen
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 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. -
Page 17: Figure 4-14: Wireless Security Screen
WEP key is automatically generated. This case-sensitive 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.) WEP Key- The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. -
Page 18: Figure 4-16: Wireless Security - Wpa Personal Screen
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 WPA Personal Select an encryption method, TKIP or AES, and then enter a passphrase. Encryption - Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Passphrase - 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. -
Page 19: Figure 4-18: Wireless Security - Wpa Enterprise Using Eap-Tls Screen
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 WPA Enterprise WPA Enterprise is 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 encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. -
Page 20: Figure 4-20: Wireless Security - Radius Screen
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 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. Select one of these methods and follow the appropriate instructions below. -
Page 21: Figure 4-22: Confirm New Settings Screen
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 5. The next screen displays all of the Adapter’s settings. If these are correct, click Save to save these settings to your hard drive. If these settings are not correct, click Back to change your settings. 6. -
Page 22: Chapter 5: Using The Wireless Network Monitor
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 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 After setting up and connecting the Adapter, the Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear in your PC’s system tray. -
Page 23: Figure 5-3: More Information - Wireless Network Status Screen
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 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. -
Page 24: Figure 5-4: More Information - Wireless Network Statistics Screen
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 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. -
Page 25: Site Survey
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 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. -
Page 26: Figure 5-7: Wpa-Personal Needed For Connection
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 If the network has WPA Personal security enabled, then you will see the WPA-Personal Needed for Connection screen. Select the appropriate encryption type, TKIP or AES. Enter the network’s Passphrase or pre-shared key in the Passphrase field. -
Page 27: Profiles
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 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. Profile - The name of the profile is displayed here. SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network is displayed here. -
Page 28: Creating A New Profile
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 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 provides two options for setting up a profile. -
Page 29: Figure 5-14: Available Wireless Network Screen
31 alphanumeric characters. It 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.) WEP Key 1 - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. -
Page 30: Figure 5-16: Wpa-Personal Needed For Connection
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 WPA-Personal for Connection WPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select one of these methods. Then enter a passphrase. Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. -
Page 31: Figure 5-19: Available Wireless Network Screen
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup 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). -
Page 32: Figure 5-21: Wireless Mode Screen
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 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. -
Page 33: Figure 5-23: Wireless Security Screen
WEP key is automatically generated. This case-sensitive 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.) WEP Key- The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. -
Page 34: Figure 5-25: Wireless Security - Wpa Personal Screen
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 WPA Personal Select an encryption method, TKIP or AES, and then enter a passphrase. Encryption - Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Passphrase - 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. -
Page 35: Figure 5-27: Wireless Security - Wpa Enterprise Using Eap-Tls Screen
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 WPA Enterprise WPA Enterprise is 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 encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. -
Page 36: Figure 5-29: Wireless Security - Radius Screen
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 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. Select one of these methods and follow the appropriate instructions below. -
Page 37: Figure 5-31: Confirm New Settings Screen
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 5. The next screen displays all of the Adapter’s settings. If these are correct, click Save to save these settings to your hard drive. If these settings are not correct, click Back to change your settings. 6. -
Page 38: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Wireless-G USB Network 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. -
Page 39: Frequently Asked Questions
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 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. - Page 40 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 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.
- Page 41 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 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). 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.
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Page 42: Appendix B: Using Windows Xp Wireless Zero Configuration
If you want to switch back to the Wireless Network Monitor, right-click the Wireless Network Monitor icon, and select Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor. 1. After installing the Adapter, the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon will appear in your computer’s system tray. -
Page 43: Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 2. The screen that appears will show any available wireless network. Select the network you want. Click the Connect button. 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. 3. -
Page 44: Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 4. If your network uses WEP encryption as its wireless security method, enter the WEP Key used in the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. If your network uses WPA Personal for wireless security, enter the Passphrase used in the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. -
Page 45: Appendix C: Wireless Security
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 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. - Page 46 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. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use.
- Page 47 These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer. Appendix C: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks...
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Page 48: Appendix D: Windows Help
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 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. -
Page 49: Appendix E: Glossary
This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. - Page 50 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
- Page 51 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
- Page 52 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
- Page 53 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network.
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Page 54: Appendix F: Specifications
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 Appendix F: Specifications Model WUSB54GX4 Standards 802.11g, 802.11b LEDs Link, Act # of Antennas RF Pwr (EIRP) in dBm 17 dBm (b), 14 dBm (g) Security Features WPA, WPA2 WEP, and 802.1x WEP Key Bits... -
Page 55: Appendix G: Warranty Information
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. -
Page 56: Appendix H: Regulatory Information
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SRX400 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. - Page 57 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. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol:...
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Page 62: Appendix I: Contact Information
Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product,...