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Linksys WUSB11 User Manual

2.4 ghz 802.11b wireless-b, usb network adapter
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User Guide
USB Network Adapter
WIRELESS
WUSB11
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  • Page 1 ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-B 802.11b User Guide USB Network Adapter WIRELESS WUSB11 Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-B USB Network Adapter 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 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-B USB Network Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the USB Network Adapter The USB Port The LED Indicators Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 7 The Installation Procedure Chapter 5: Hardware Installation...
  • Page 4 Wireless-B USB Network Adapter Appendix E: Specifications Appendix F: Warranty Information Appendix G: Regulatory Information Appendix H: Contact Information...
  • Page 5 Wireless-B USB Network Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: Back Panel Figure 3-2: Front Panel Figure 4-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome screen Figure 4-2: The Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Figure 4-3: The Setup Wizard’s Network Mode screen Figure 4-4: The Setup Wizard’s Wireless Channels screen Figure 4-5: The Setup Wizard’s Finalize Settings screen Figure 4-6: The Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Figure 5-1: How the Adapter connects to your PC...
  • Page 6 Wireless-B USB Network Adapter Figure 7-8: Exporting a Profile Figure 7-9: Creating a New Profile Figure 7-10: Enter Profile Name Figure 7-11: Network Settings for New Profile Figure 7-12: Network Mode for New Profile Figure 7-13: Wireless Channels for New Profile Figure 7-14: Security Settings for New Profile Figure 7-15: Confirm New Settings for New Profile Figure 7-16: Congratulations for New Profile...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Wireless-B USB Network Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction network: a series of computers or devices Welcome connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. Thank you for choosing the Wireless-B USB Network Adapter. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever.

  • Page 8: What's In This Guide

    Wireless-B USB Network Adapter What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-B USB Network Adapter. • 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.
  • Page 9 This appendix supplies the Adapter’s warranty information. • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless infrastructure: a wireless network that is router.

  • Page 11: 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 12: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Usb Network Adapter

    Wireless-B USB Network Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the USB Network Adapter The USB Port The Adapter’s USB port is located on the side of the Adapter. You will attach the included USB cable to this port. The other end of the cable will connect to your PC’s USB port.

  • Page 13: Chapter 4: Software Installation And Configuration For Windows 98Se, Me, And 2000

    Wireless-B USB Network Adapter Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 The Wireless Wireless-B USB Network Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure for wlan: a group of computers and associated devices that Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000.

  • Page 14: The Installation Procedure

    In the SSID field, enter the SSID of your wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase). Click the Next button. NOTE: Network SSIDs should be unique to your network and identical for all devices within the network.

  • Page 15: Figure 4-4: The Setup Wizard's Wireless Channels Screen

    Wireless-B USB Network Adapter 4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, select the correct operating channel for your network. The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network.

  • Page 16: Figure 4-6: The Setup Wizard's Congratulations Screen

    Wireless-B USB Network Adapter 6. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click the Exit button. Proceed to “Chapter 5: Hardware Installation.” Figure 4-6: The Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 The Installation Procedure...

  • Page 17: Chapter 5: Hardware Installation

    Wireless-B USB Notebook Adapter Chapter 5: Hardware Installation NOTE: Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 users. You must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware. NOTE: Windows XP Users. You must install the Adapter’s hardware before installing the software.

  • Page 18: Figure 5-4: The Adapter's Leds

    Wireless-B USB Notebook Adapter 2. The Power LED should light up when the Adapter is plugged in. (Make sure your PC is powered on.) Figure 5-4: The Adapter’s LEDs Raise the antenna. Make sure the antenna is positioned straight up into the air, at a 90º angle from the Adapter. This will ensure optimum wireless operating range and performance.

  • Page 19: Using The Adapter's Wall Mount

    Wireless-B USB Notebook Adapter Using the Adapter’s Wall Mount The Adapter’s Wall Mount allows you to easily attach the Adapter onto your wall for better reception and more convenient placement. 1. Attach the separate adhesive strip of velcro to the wall where you will be mounting the Adapter. Figure 5-6: The Adapter’s Wall Mount 2.

  • Page 20: Figure 5-8: Using The Wall Mount - Step B

    Wireless-B USB Notebook Adapter Figure 5-8: Using the Wall Mount - Step B 3. Using the velcro strip on the Adapter’s Wall Mount, attach the Adapter to the velcro strip on your wall. If your PC is running Windows XP, proceed to “Chapter 6: Driver Installation and Configuration for Windows XP.”...

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