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Linksys WUSB11 User Manual

Linksys WUSB11 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Network Adapter

    Instant Wireless Series Wireless USB Network Adapter Use this Guide to install WUSB11 User Guide...
  • Page 2 COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2001 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Instant Wireless™ is a registered trademark of Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective pro- prietors.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PC and providing you with access to all your networked resources from beyond your desktop, and a high-powered built-in antenna with LEDs indicates power and linkage. Compatible with Windows 98, 2000, and Millennium, the Instant Wireless™ USB Network Adapter from Linksys is a true necessity for all your wireless PC applications. Features •...

  • Page 4: Package Contents For The Wireless Network Usb Adapter

    Wireless™ USB Network Adapter PC to a wired LAN, and doubles the effec- tive wireless transmission range for two Instant Wireless™ USB Network Adapter PCs. Since the Access Point is able to forward data within its BSS, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure LAN is doubled.

  • Page 5: Getting To Know The Wireless Usb Network Adapter

    Getting to Know the Wireless USB Adapter The Wireless USB Adapter’s Port and LEDs The Wireless USB Adapter’s USB port is located on the back of the Adapter. The Wireless USB Adapter’s USB port USB Port The USB Port is a port installed in your PC, enabling you to connect to USB peripherals.

  • Page 6: Installation And Configuration Of The Usb Adapter For Windows

    Uninstall Procedures for more information). • The User Guide tab shows you a PDF file of the User Guide. • The Contact Us tab links you to the Linksys website. • The Exit tab allows you to the exit the Setup Utility.
  • Page 7 7. Enter in the name of your SSID for your Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure setting. The SSID must be identical for all points in the network. To join any avail- able SSID, type ANY. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase). Click Next.
  • Page 8 Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now, and then click Finish to restart. You have now completed the installation of your Wireless USB Network Adapter Configuration Utility. Please go on to the next page for informa- tion on Connecting the Wireless USB Network Adapter.

  • Page 9: Connecting Your Wireless Usb Network Adapter

    Connecting Your Wireless USB Network Adapter N N o o t t e e : : You must install the adapter’s software before installation of the hardware. To install your Wireless USB Adapter, first connect one end of the USB cable to the Adapter.
  • Page 10 Uninstall Procedures 1. To uninstall the device driver and the Configuration Utility of the Wireless USB Network Adapter, insert the Setup Utility CD into your CD-ROM Drive. The Setup Utility should run automatically and the screen shown below should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run.

  • Page 11: Installing Network Protocols

    Note: Before adding any network protocols, verify that the protocol is not already installed. Never install dupli- cate protocols. Wireless USB Network Adapter Instant Wireless Series 2. Select Network USB Card from the list and click the Add button. 3. Highlight Protocol and click the Add button.

  • Page 12: Configuring The Wireless Usb Network Adapter

    Configuring the USB Network Adapter After installing the Network Adapter, Windows 98, Millennium, and 2000 will automatically identify the adapter. Next, you may need to configure the adapter’s driver software. 1. After installing the Network USB Adapter, the Wireless USB Network Adapter Configuration Utility icon will appear on your system tray.
  • Page 13 Note: In order to enable WEP encryption, hexadecimal values must be entered. Wireless USB Network Adapter Instant Wireless Series In order to enable 128-Bit WEP encryption, choose 128-Bits in the drop-down box. In the drop-down box near the bottom right-hand corner of the page, choose which Default Tx Key will be used for the encryption.
  • Page 14 The version number of the driv- er may vary from this screen, depending on which version was shipped with your Adapter. You can always visit www.linksys.com for the latest version of the driver. Click OK to complete the configuration.

  • Page 15: 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 16 (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). Instant Wireless Series Wireless USB Network Adapter 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: Glossary

    IP addresses. Instant Wireless Series Wireless USB Network Adapter ESS - More than one BSS in a network. Firmware - Programming that is inserted into programmable read-only mem- ory (programmable read-only memory), thus becoming a permanent part of a computing device.
  • Page 18 With USB, a new device can be added to your comput- er without having to add an adapter card or even having to turn the computer off. The USB peripheral bus standard was developed by Compaq, IBM, DEC, Intel, Microsoft, NEC, and Northern Telecom and the technology is available without charge for all computer and device vendors.

  • Page 19: Appendix

    IP addresses within a network. A commonly used util- ity, under Windows 95, 98, and Millennium, for configuring networks with static IP addresses. Instant Wireless Series Wireless USB Network Adapter Appendix Specifications for the USB Network Adapter Standards: Channels: Operating Range: Data Rate (Mbps): LEDs: IEEE 802.11b, USB 1.0, 1.1...

  • Page 20: Environmental Information For The Usb Network Adapter

    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 21: Contact Information

    Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Tech Support 866-242-8558 RMA Issues 949-261-1288 949-261-8868 Email support@linksys.com http://www.linksys.com FTP Site ftp.linksys.com...
  • Page 22 © Copyright 2001 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.

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