Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Common Problems And Solutions; Frequently Asked Questions - Linksys WUSBF54G User Manual

Appendix A
Appendix A:
Troubleshooting
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
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inserted into the USB port.
Also, make sure that the USB Controller is enabled in
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the BIOS. Check with your motherboard User Guide
for more information.
2. The USB Network Adapter does not work properly.
Reinsert the USB Network Adapter into the notebook
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or desktop's USB port.
Right-click on My Computer, and select Properties.
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Select the Adapter, then chose the Device Manager
tab, and click on the Network Adapter. You will find the
USB Network Adapter if it is installed successfully. If
you see a yellow exclamation mark, the resources may
be conflicting and you must follow the steps below:
Uninstall the driver software from your PC.
Restart your PC and repeat the hardware and software
installation as specified in this User Guide.
3. I cannot communicate with the other computers linked
via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration.
Make sure that the notebook or desktop is powered
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on.
Make sure that your USB Network Adapter is configured
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on the same channel, SSID, and WEP as the other
computers in the Infrastructure configuration.

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
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi Finder
LAN (local area network). Refer to the game's user guide
for more information.
What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?
It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The
802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware
from different manufacturers to communicate, provided
that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard.
The 802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate
of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?
It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The
802.11g standard allows wireless networking hardware
from different manufacturers to communicate, provided
that the hardware complies with the 802.11g standard.
The 802.11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate
of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?
The product supports the following IEEE 802.11b
functions:
CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol
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Multi-Channel Roaming
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Automatic Rate Selection
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RTS/CTS feature
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Fragmentation
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Power Management
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What IEEE 802.11g features are supported?
The product supports the following IEEE 802.11g
functions:
CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol
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OFDM protocol
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Multi-Channel Roaming
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Automatic Rate Selection
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RTS/CTS feature
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Fragmentation
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Power Management
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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.
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