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Linksys WUSB11 User Manual

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Instant Wireless
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Use this guide to install: WUSB11
ver. 2.6
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  • Page 1 Instant Wireless Series Wireless USB Network Adapter Use this guide to install: WUSB11 ver. 2.6 User Guide...
  • Page 2 COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors. LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys guarantees that every Instant Wireless™ USB Network Adapter will be free from phys- ical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one year from the date of pur- chase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications chapter of this User Guide.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction The Instant Wireless USB Network Adapter Features Package Contents System Requirements Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Chapter 3: Getting To Know the Wireless USB Network Adapter The Wireless USB Network Adapter’s Port and LEDs Chapter 4: Installation and Configuration of the USB Adapter for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 Software and Driver Installation for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction

    LEDs indicates power and linkage. Compatible with Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, and XP, the Instant Wireless™ USB Network Adapter from Linksys is a true necessity for all your wireless PC applications. Features •...

  • Page 5: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless LAN is exactly like a regular LAN, except that each computer in the LAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a wire- less LAN must be configured to share the same frequency channel. The Instant Wireless™...

  • Page 6: Chapter 4: Installation And Configuration Of The Usb Adapter For Windows 98Se, Me, And 2000

    Note: Windows 95 and NT do not support the USB Adapter. Figure 3-2 The LED Indicators Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Wireless USB Network Adapter is powered on. Link Green. The Link LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection.

  • Page 7: Software And Driver Installation For Windows 98Se, Me, And 2000

    • The User Guide button shows you a PDF file of the User Guide. • The LINKSYS WEB button links you to the Linksys website. • The Exit button allows you to the exit the Setup Wizard. Software and Driver Installation for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 1.
  • Page 8 Infrastructure setting. The SSID must be identical for all points in the net- work. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase). Click the Next button. 8. The Wizard will ask you to review your settings before starting to copy files.

  • Page 9: Chapter 5: Connecting Your Wireless Usb Network Adapter

    9. The InstallShield Wizard will begin copying the files. The bar in the middle of the screen below shows the percentage files copied. 10. The screen in Figure 4- 10 may appear. Click on the Yes button if you want to continue the installation.

  • Page 10: Using The Wireless Usb Network Adapter's Wall Mount

    Removing the Wireless USB Network Adapter The adapter is Hot Swappable, which means that you can remove or reconnect the adapter whenever you want without turning off your PC. Although, you might need to renew your network connection Note: If you have multiple USB ports on your PC, make sure to reconnect the adapter into the same port that it was removed;...

  • Page 11: Hardware Detection For Windows 98Se, Me, And 2000

    Note to Windows 2000 Users: You may be prompted at this time that a digital signature has not been found; this is normal. See Figure 5-7. The WUSB11 has been verified to run on Windows 2000. Click Yes to continue, and then click the Finish button to end the hardware detection process.

  • Page 12: Windows Xp Wireless Zero Configuration

    2. Click the radio button next to Search for the best driver in these locations. Select Include this location in the search:, and enter D:\Drivers in the location field (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). Click the Next button.
  • Page 13 4. The screen in Figure 6-8 will appear next if your connection is successful. For more information about WEP, refer to the Router’s User Guide or the KnowledgeBase on the Linksys Website. For further information on Wireless Networking with Windows XP, search the Windows XP Search Engine using the keyword: “wireless.”...

  • Page 14: Chapter 7: Installing Network Protocols

    Chapter 7: Installing Network Protocols Protocols are necessary for computers to be recognized on your network. Windows 2000 and XP users need to check their Windows User Guides for pro- tocol installation. Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 98SE and Me 1.

  • Page 15: Chapter 8: Configuring The Wireless Usb Network Adapter

    Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless USB Network Adapter After installing the Network Adapter, Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP will automatically identify the Adapter. Next, you may need to configure the Adapter’s driver software. Important for Windows XP users: Windows XP has built-in config- uration tools.
  • Page 16 4. If you click on the New or Edit button, the screen in Figure 8-5 will appear. You can enter a name for a new profile and change any of the set- tings on this page. Figure 8-5 Under the Network Type, you may choose either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc. Infrastructure mode allows a wireless adapter to communicate with a wired network employing an access point, while the Ad-Hoc mode allows wire- less-to-wireless, peer-to-peer communication.
  • Page 17 Adapter. www.linksys.com for the latest version of the driver. Click the X (Close) button in the upper right corner to complete the WLAN Monitor.

  • Page 18: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    This chapter provides solutions to problems usually occurring during the instal- lation and operation of the 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.
  • Page 19 factors as signal strength and quality, as well as the message load currently being carried by each Access Point and the distance of each Access Point to the wired backbone. Based on that information, the node next selects the right Access Point and registers its address.

  • Page 20: Appendix B: Glossary

    Appendix B: Glossary Ad-hoc Network - A simple peer-to-peer network or the sharing of local resources between wireless networked PCs. Default Gateway - The router used to forward all traffic that is not addressed to a station within the local subnet. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization’s network.
  • Page 21 ISP - An ISP (Internet service provider) is a company that provides individuals and companies access to the Internet and other related services such as Web site building and virtual hosting. LAN - A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line and typically share the resources of a single processor or server within a small geographic area (for example, within an office building).

  • Page 22: Appendix C: Specifications

    Operating Range:* Indoors: Outdoors: LEDs *Distance may vary depending on the connection speed and environmental conditions. WUSB11 ver. 2.6 IEEE 802.11b, USB 1.1 64 and 128 bit 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) Up to 300' (91 m)

  • Page 23: Appendix D: Environmental

    FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN- TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCU- MENTATION.

  • Page 24: Appendix F: Contact Information

    Appendix F: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Technical Support 866-242-8558 RMA Issues 949-261-1288 949-261-8868 Email support@linksys.com...
  • Page 25 © Copyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.

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