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2.4
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User Guide

USB Network Adapter
WIRELESS
with SpeedBooster
WUSB54GS
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g User Guide USB Network Adapter WIRELESS with SpeedBooster WUSB54GS Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster 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 © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster 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: Using the USB Network Adapter’s Setup Wizard Chapter 4: Connecting the USB Network Adapter The LED Indicators Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network Monitor Icon...
  • Page 4 Figure 4-5: The Windows XP Digital Signature Screen Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon Figure 5-2: Windows XP - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration Figure 5-3: Windows XP - Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor Figure 5-4: Link Information Figure 5-5: More Information - Wireless Network Status...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Figure 5-13: Create a New Profile Figure 5-14: Enter Profile Name Figure 5-15: Network Settings for New Profile Figure 5-16: Wireless Mode for New Profile Figure 5-17: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings for New Profile Figure 5-18: Wireless Security for New Profile Figure 5-19: Wireless Security - WEP for New Profile Figure 5-20: Wireless Security - PSK for New Profile Figure 5-21: Wireless Security - PSK + RADIUS Using EAP-TLS for New Profile...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever. How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network.

  • Page 7: What's In This Guide

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster 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. •...
  • Page 8 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster • 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 9: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless router.

  • Page 10: 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 11: Chapter 3: Using The Usb Network Adapter's Setup Wizard

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 3: Using the USB Network Adapter’s Setup Wizard The Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. The Setup Wizard will install the Wireless Network Monitor and driver, as well as configure the Adapter. 1.

  • Page 12: Figure 3-2: The License Agreement Screen

    SSID (Service Set Identifier). The SSID is your network name and must be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase). Next, choose a wireless mode. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to network with computers on your wired network using an access point.

  • Page 13: Figure 3-4: The Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Screen

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster 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 from the Channel drop-down menu. Then, select the Network Mode from the drop- down menu.

  • Page 14: Figure 3-6: The Wep Security Settings Screen

    WEP key is automatically generated. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. This passphrase must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network.

  • Page 15: Figure 3-8: The Wireless Security Psk+Radius (Eap-Tls) Screen

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster PSK+RADIUS PSK + RADIUS features a Pre-Shared Key used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) PSK + RADIUS offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys, as well as two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and EAP-PEAP.

  • Page 16: Figure 3-10: The Check Settings Screen

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster 6. The Setup Wizard will ask you to check your settings before it starts to copy files. Click the Next button to save these settings, or click the Back button to change any settings. 7.

  • Page 17: Figure 3-13: The Congratulations Screen

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster 8. After the files have been successfully copied, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click the Exit button. Figure 3-13: The Congratulations Screen Now that the software installation is complete, proceed to Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G USB Network software: instructions for the computer Adapter.

  • Page 18: Chapter 4: Connecting The Usb Network Adapter

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Chapter 4: Connecting the USB Network Adapter 1. To connect the Adapter to your PC, simply plug the USB end into your PC’s available USB port. Figure 4-1: The Adapter’s USB Port 2. Once you’ve connected the Adapter, Windows XP users may see a New Hardware Wizard appear for the installation of drivers into your operating system.

  • Page 19: The Led Indicators

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster 3. When Windows 2000 or XP begin installing the Network Adapter’s driver file, a screen stating that a digital signature was not found may appear. This software has been tested and found to work properly with Windows 2000 and XP.

  • Page 20: Chapter 5: Using The Wireless Network Monitor

    Wireless Network Monitor— select Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration. If you want to switch back to the Wireless Network Monitor, right-click the Wireless Network Monitor icon, and select Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor. NOTE: For more information about Wireless Zero Configuration, refer to Windows Help.

  • Page 21: Accessing The Wireless Network Monitor

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Besides selecting Turn on when you right-click the icon, you can also double-click the Wireless Network Monitor icon to activate the Wireless Network Monitor. Then the Link Information screen will appear. From this screen, you can find out how strong the current wireless signal is and how good the connection’s quality is.

  • Page 22: Figure 5-5: More Information - Wireless Network Status

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless Network Status The Wireless Network Status screen provides information on your current network settings. Status - The status of the wireless network connection. SSID - This is the unique name of the wireless network. Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use is displayed here.

  • Page 23: Figure 5-6: More Information - Wireless Network Statistics

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless Network Statistics The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings. Transmit Rate - This is the data transfer rate of the current connection. (In Auto mode, the Adapter dynamically shifts to the fastest data transfer rate possible at any given time.) Receive Rate - This is the rate at which data is received.

  • Page 24: Site Survey

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection in the table on the left. This table shows the network’s SSID, Channel, and the quality of the wireless signal the Adapter is receiving.

  • Page 25: Profiles

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Profiles The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. The table on the left displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection. This table shows the network’s profile name and the wireless network’s SSID, as set in the connection profile.

  • Page 26: Creating A New Profile

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Creating a New Profile 1. On the Profiles screen, click the New button to create a new profile. 2. Enter a name for the new profile, and click the OK button. Click the Cancel button to return to the Profiles screen without entering a name.

  • Page 27: Figure 5-16: Wireless Mode For New Profile

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster 4. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a wireless access point.

  • Page 28: Figure 5-18: Wireless Security For New Profile

    16 alphanumeric characters. This passphrase must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network.

  • Page 29: Figure 5-20: Wireless Security - Psk For New Profile

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster PSK offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, for the Encryption Type. Then enter a Passphrase that is 8-63 characters in length. Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, for the Encryption Type.

  • Page 30: Figure 5-21: Wireless Security - Psk + Radius Using Eap-Tls For New Profile

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster PSK + RADIUS PSK + RADIUS features a Pre-Shared Key used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) PSK + RADIUS offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys, as well as two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and EAP-PEAP.

  • Page 31: Figure 5-23: Wireless Security - Radius Using Eap-Tls For New Profile

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster RADIUS RADIUS features use of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) RADIUS offers two authentication types: EAP-TLS and EAP-PEAP. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or EAP-PEAP. EAP-TLS If you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field.

  • Page 32: Figure 5-25: Confirm New Settings For New Profile

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster 8. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next and show the new settings. To save the new settings, click the Save button. To edit the new settings, click the Back button. To exit the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit.

  • Page 33: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 34: Frequently Asked Questions

    Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 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 LAN (local area network).
  • Page 35 Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 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. What is infrastructure mode? When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point.
  • Page 36 Wireless-G Internet Video Camera the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal looks like background noise. There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). 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 37: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation.
  • Page 38 This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use.
  • Page 39 These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer. Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks...

  • Page 40: Appendix C: Windows Help

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix C: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

  • Page 41: Appendix D: Glossary

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix D: Glossary 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.
  • Page 42 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Ethernet - An IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Firmware - 1. In network devices, the programming that runs the device. 2. Programming loaded into read-only memory (ROM) or programmable read-only memory (PROM) that cannot be altered by end-users.
  • Page 43 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in a cable or an adapter.

  • Page 44: Appendix E: Specifications

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix E: Specifications Model WUSB54GS Standards IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Ports USB Port Channels 802.11b / 802.11g 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) LEDs Power, Link Transmitted Power...
  • Page 45 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Dimensions 3.58" x 0.91" x 2.80" W x H x D 91 mm x 23 mm x 71 mm Unit Weight 0.18 lbs. (0.08 kg) Certifications Operating Temp. 0°C ~ 55°C (32°F ~ 131°F) °...

  • Page 46: Appendix F: Warranty Information

    Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser.

  • Page 47: Appendix G: Regulatory Information

    Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix G: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 48: Appendix H: Contact Information

    Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product,...

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