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Linksys WUSB11 User Manual

Linksys WUSB11 User Manual

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Instant Wireless
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Wireless USB

Network Adapter

Use this guide to install: WUSB11
ver. 2.5
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  • Page 1: Network Adapter

    Instant Wireless Series Wireless USB Network Adapter Use this guide to install: WUSB11 ver. 2.5 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

    Instant Wireless Series Wireless USB Network Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions The Instant Wireless USB Network Adapter Features Frequently Asked Questions Package Contents System Requirements Appendix B: Glossary Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Appendix C: Specifications Network Topology Roaming...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction

    LEDs indicates power and linkage. Compatible with Windows 98, 2000, Millennium, and XP, the Instant Wireless™ USB Network Adapter from Linksys is a true necessity for all your wireless PC applications. Figure 1-1 Features •...

  • Page 5: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Instant Wireless Series Wireless USB Network Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Your Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless Network Wireless USB Network Adapter The Wireless USB Network Adapter’s Port and LEDs Network Topology The Wireless USB Network Adapter’s USB port is located on the back of the A wireless LAN is exactly like a regular LAN, except that each computer in the Adapter.

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

    Wireless USB Network Adapter Instant Wireless Series Chapter 4: Installation and Note: Windows 95 and NT do not support the USB Adapter. Configuration of the USB Adapter for Windows 98, 2000, and ME This Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility will guide you through the Install and Uninstall Procedure for Windows 98, 2000, and ME.

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

    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 8 The SSID must be identical for all points in the network. To join any avail- peer-to-peer networking or sharing of local resources between wireless able SSID, type ANY. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase). Click Networked PCs, and Infrastructure Mode allows a wireless network to be the Next button.

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

    Instant Wireless Series Wireless USB Network Adapter 9. The InstallShield Wizard will begin copying the files. The bar in the middle Chapter 5: Connecting Your of the screen below shows the percentage of files copied. Wireless USB Network Adapter Important for Windows 98, 2000, and ME users: You must install the Adapter’s software before installation of the hardware.

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

    Instant Wireless Series Wireless USB Network Adapter STEP TWO Removing the Wireless USB Network Adapter The adapter is Hot Swappable; this means that you can remove or reconnect the adapter whenever you want. Note: If you have multiple USB ports on your PC, plug the adapter into the same port;...

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

    Instant Wireless Series Wireless USB Network Adapter Chapter 6: Installation and Hardware Detection for Windows 98, 2000, and ME After the Wireless USB Network Adapter has been physically connected to Configuration of the USB your computer, Windows will detect the new hardware. In most cases, Windows will then automatically copy all of the files needed for networking.
  • Page 12 Wireless USB Network Adapter Instant Wireless Series 2. Click the radio button next to Search for the best driver in these locations. 4. Windows will tell you when it has finished installing the new driver. Click Select Include this location in the search:, and enter D:\WINXP in the the Finish button.

  • Page 13: Chapter 7: Installing Network Protocols

    Instant Wireless Series Wireless USB Network Adapter 2. Select Network USB Card Chapter 7: Installing Network from the list, and click the Add button. 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.

  • Page 14: Chapter 8: Configuring The Wireless Usb Network Adapter

    Instant Wireless Series Wireless USB Network Adapter 2. Select the Configuration Chapter 8: Configuring the tab. In the Profile box, you can enter a name for a pro- Wireless USB Network Adapter file or group of settings, and change any of the settings After installing the Network Adapter, Windows 98, Millennium, 2000, and XP on this page.
  • Page 15 Instant Wireless Series Wireless USB Network Adapter 4. Click on the Encryption tab. Under the drop-down box, you can choose to have WEP encryption Disabled, 64-, or 128- Bit. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an encryption scheme used to protect wireless data communica- tion.
  • Page 16 Adapter. You can always visit Security is used for WEP only. By selecting Deny Unencrypted Data www.linksys.com for the latest version of the driver. Click the OK button Frames, all unencrypted data will not be seen. For Authentication Type, to complete the configuration.

  • Page 17: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    USB Network Adapter. Read the description below ing a standard for the industry. The objective is to enable wireless LAN hard- to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys ware from different manufacturers to communicate.
  • Page 18 Instant Wireless Series Wireless USB Network Adapter factors as signal strength and quality, as well as the message load currently noise. There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum being carried by each Access Point and the distance of each Access Point to the (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).

  • Page 19: Appendix B: Glossary

    Instant Wireless Series Wireless USB Network Adapter ESS - More than one BSS in a network. Appendix B: Glossary Firmware - Programming that is inserted into programmable read-only mem- ory (programmable read-only memory), thus becoming a permanent part of a Ad-hoc Network - An ad-hoc network is a wireless network or other small net- computing device.
  • Page 20 Wireless USB Network Adapter Instant Wireless Series ISP - An ISP (Internet service provider) is a company that provides individuals er is provided with a copy of the TCP/IP program just as every other computer and companies access to the Internet and other related services such as Web site that you may send messages to or get information from also has a copy of building and virtual hosting.

  • Page 21: Appendix C: Specifications

    Instant Wireless Series Wireless USB Network Adapter WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64- Appendix C: Specifications bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11b standard. WINIPCFG - Configuration utility based on the Win32 API for querying, Standards: IEEE 802.11b, USB Standard 1.0 and 1.1 Type B defining and managing IP addresses within a network.

  • Page 22: Appendix D: Environmental

    RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. Unit Weight: 2.9 oz. (0.08 kg) IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID Power Output: 15 dBm (typical) FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN- TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE...

  • Page 23: Appendix F: Contact Information

    Instant Wireless Series 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...
  • Page 24 © Copyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.

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