Dynabook UWUSG06GWL User Manual

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WUS-G06G-JT
802.11b/g Wireless USB Adapter
User's Manual
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Contents

Package Contents ................................................................................3
Introduction............................................................................................4
Features and Benefits ...........................................................................6
Installation Considerations ....................................................................7
Getting Started......................................................................................9
Using the Configuration Utility..............................................................12
Networking Basics ..............................................................................26
Troubleshooting...................................................................................39
T echnical S pecifications ......................................................................42
Contacting T echnical Support..............................................................44
Warranty and Registration ...................................................................45
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Package Contents

Contents of Package:
TOSHIBA WUS-G06G-JT
2.4 GHz Wireless G USB 2.0 Adapter Manual on CD-ROM
Quick Installation Guide
Cradle
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements:
A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port
Windows XP/2000
At least 64MB of memory and a 500MHz processor
Properly installed and working USB Controller
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Introduction

The TOSHIBA WUS-G06G-JT Wireless USB Adapter is an
802.1 1b/802.1 1g high-performance,convenient Plug & Play USB 2.0 solution that brings wireless networking to your laptop or desktop PC.
With a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps (108Mbps* in Turbo mode) you can connect to a wireless network at home, at the office or at any wireless hotspot. Now you can stay connected wherever you are and wherever you go.
WUS-G06G-JT is Wi-Fi compliant, meaning that it can connect and interoperate with other 802.1 1b or 802.11g Wi-Fi-compliant wireless routers, access points and adapters. WUS-G06G-JT connects to any available USB port on a laptop or desktop Windows -based computer and also includes a USB cradle. With the optional USB cradle, WUS-G06G-JT can be positioned virtually anywhere at a workstation to achieve the best available wireless signal reception - whether that workstation is in your office, on your deck or patio, by the pool, at the local coffee shop, or in an airport terminal while waiting to board your next flight.
The adapter works with Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems to ensure that you’ll be up and running on a wireless network in just a matter of seconds.
Using its default settings, the WUS-G06G-JT automatically connects to other
TOSHIBA
wireless products as soon as it’s active.
WUS-G06G-JT has the newest, strongest and most advanced security features available today. When used with other 802.11 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and 802.1x compatible products in a network with a RADIUS server , the security features include:
WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access which authorizes and identifies users based
on a secret key that changes automatically at regular intervals. WPA uses TKIP (T emporal Key Integrity Protocol) to change the temporal key every 10,000 packets (a packet is a kind of message transmitted over a network.) This ensures much greater security than the standard WEP security. (By contrast, the previous WEP encryption implementations required the keys to be changed manually.)
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and evironmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.
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Introduction (continued)
802.1x: Authentication which is a first line of defense against intrusion. In the
authentication process, the Authentication Server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients would be denied access.
For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security for WUS-G06G-JT, used in conjunction with other WPA-compatible
802.11 products, will still be much stronger than ever before. Utilizing the Pre-Shared Key mode of WPA, WUS-G06G-JT will obt ain a new security key every time it connects to the 802.11 network. You only need to input your encryption information once in the configuration menu. No longer will you have to manually input a new WEP key frequently to ensure security. With the WUS-G06G-JT, you will automatically receive a new key every time you connect, vastly increasing the safety of your communication.
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Features and Benefits

Provides maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps
(108Mbps Compact size for placement anywhere.
Convenience of Plug & Play installation.
Fully 802.11b/802.1 1g compatible.
Powered by the USB port; no external power source is required.
USB 2.0 standard2.
Better Security with 802.1x and WP A - In addition to 64-,128-bit WEP encryption, you can also securely connect to a wireless network using
802.1x for wireless authentication, as well as WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of security for your data and communication than has previously been available.
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in Turbo mode).
Optimal wireless reception using its cradle (included). Position the
WUS-G06G-JT almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible.
Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point and
Peer-to-Peer communication in Ad-Hoc mode.
User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities.
Connects at up to 328 feet indoors
1 year warranty.
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Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data
throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.
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Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput.
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Environmental factors may adversely affect range.
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Wireless Basics

TOSHIBAwireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks.TOSHIBA wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. Y ou will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. WLANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial to many users.
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.
People use WLAN technology for many different purposes:
Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any
location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency.
Low Implementation Costs - WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change
and relocate. Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical.
Installation and Network Expansion - Installing a WLAN system can be fast
and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go - even outside the home or office.
Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced
as conventional Ethernet network devices.
Scalability - WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs
of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from Peer-to-Peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger Infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number of wireless devices deployed.
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Wireless Basics (continued)
Installation Considerations
WUS-G06G-JT lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
Keep the number of walls and ceilings between WUS-G06G-JT and
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other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your WUS-G06G-JT’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5
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feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
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Building materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. T ry to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.
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Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
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Getting Started

With its default settings, WUS-G06G-JT will connect with other
TOSHIBA products, right out of the box.
There are basically two modes of networking:
Infrastructure – using an access point or router, such as the DI-624. Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to another computer, for Peer-to-Peer
communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more WUS-G06G-JT Wireless Network USB adapters.
On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad-Hoc Network.
An Infrastructure network contains an access point or router. The Infrastructure network example shown on the following page contains the following TOSHIBA network devices (your existing network may be comprised of other devices):
A wireless router - TOSHIBA DI-624 A laptop computer with a TOSHIBA WUS-G06G-JT
A desktop computer with a TOSHIBA WUS-G06G-JT
A cable modem - TOSHIBA DCM-201
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Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network
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For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following:
You will need broadband Internet access (a cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office).
Consult with your cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.
Connect the cable or DSL modem to your broadband router. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.)
Install the TOSHIBA WUS-G06G-JT Wireless USB 2.0 adapter into an available USB port on your desktop computer.
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the WUS-G06G-JT.)
Install the TOSHIBA WUS-G06G-JT wireless USB 2.0 adapter into an available USB port on your laptop computer.
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the WUS-G06G-JT.)
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Getting Started (continued)
Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network
WUS-G06G-JT
DWL-G132
Wireless G USB 2.0 Adapter
Install the TOSHIBA WUS-G06G-JT Wireless USB 2.0 adapter into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide
included with the product.)
Install the TOSHIBA WUS-G06G-JT Wireless USB 2.0 adapter into the laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide
included with the product.)
Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to Ad-Hoc mode, set the adapters to the same channel, and assign an IP address to each computer on the Ad-Hoc network.
IP Address
When assigning IP addresses to the computers on the network, please remember that the IP address for each computer must be in the same IP address range as all the computers in the network, and the subnet mask must be exactly the same for all the computers in the network.
For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP address of 192.168.0.2 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be assigned an IP address of 192.168.0.3 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, etc.
IMPORTANT: If computers or other devices are assigned the same IP address, one or more of the devices may not be visible on the network.
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Using the Configuration Utility

TOSHIBA WUS-G06G-JT uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to
change any settings related to the wireless adapter. After you have completed the installation of WUS-G06G-JT (refer to the Quick Installation Guide that came with your purchase) whenever you start the computer, the Configuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded in the toolbar (see illustration below.*) Clicking on the utility icon will start the Configuration
Utility. Another way to start the Configuration Utility is to click on Start>Programs>TOSHIBA >TOSHIBA Utility .
If you are using Windows XP, you can use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the TOSHIBA Configuration Utility .
T o use the TOSHIBA Configuration Utility with XP, right-click on the wireless network icon in the taskbar in the lower right-hand corner of your computer screen.
In the window that appears, select
View Available Wireless Networks
and click the Advanced button. The screen at right will appear.
Select the Wireless Networks tab.
Uncheck the box in the properties window that enables windows configuration.
After you have done this, you can then use the TOSHIBA Configuration Utility with XP by clicking on the TOSHIBA Configuration Utility icon.
If the icon does not display in the taskbar , then click on this icon on your desktop to open.
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*Configuration Utility icon
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Link Info
Status:
Displays the MAC address of the access point or router to which the WUS-G06G-JT is associated.
SSID:
The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is default.
Frequency:
802.11b indicates that the WUS-G06G-JT is communicating in the 2.4GHz band.
Wireless Mode:
Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc will be displayed here. (Please see the Getting Started section in this manual for an explanation of these two modes.)
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Encryption:
You can see if WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is Enabled or Disabled here.
Connection Info:
When WUS-G06G-JT is connected to a wireless network, Connected will be displayed in this field.
Tx Rate:
The default setting is Auto; Tx Rate settings are automatically determined for a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps (108Mbps* in Turbo mode).
Channel:
The default setting is Auto. The channel selection is automatically determined by the WUS-G06G-JT.
Signal Quality:
Displays the signal strength and the link quality of WUS-G06G-JT’s wireless connection to the access point or router.
Packet Count:
Displays the statistics of the data packets that are transmitted and received.
Rescan Button:
Rescans for the strongest signal with the current SSID and associates with that access point or router.
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.
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Configuration
SSID:
Service Set Identifier is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access points and wireless devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID. The default setting is default.
Wireless Mode:
Click on the pull-down menu; select from the following options:
Infrastructure - connecting to the WLAN using an access point. (This is the default setting).
Ad-Hoc – wireless mode used when connecting directly to a computer equipped with a wireless adapter in a Peer-to-Peer environment.
Data Encryption:
Select Enabled or Disabled.
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Authentication:
IP Settings
Choose one of the following modes:
Open AuthenticationWUS-G06G-JT is visible to all devices on the network.
Shared Authentication – allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings.
WPA – Wi-Fi protected access improves upon WEP security. In conjunction with a RADIUS server and EAP (extensible authentication protocol), WPA ensures that only authenticated users access the network.
WPA-PSK – provides user authentication without a RADIUS server in the network. PSK (Pre-Shared Key) provides authentication through use of a passphrase that is shared by the devices on the network. This is the most secure encryption available without a RADIUS server.
Key Length:
Select the key length and either ASCII (e.g., a word) or hexadecimal format.
IEEE 802.1X:
Select Enabled or Disabled. 802.1x requires that a RADIUS server be included in your network in order to authenticate users.
Keys 1-4:
When you select WEP encryption, you will enter up to four WEP keys in the fields provided, using either Hexadecimal or ASCII format. From the keys you have entered, select the default key by clicking on the button next to it.
Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for
representing English letters as numbers from 0-127.
Authentication Config:
When you enable IEEE 802.1X click on Authentication Config. The Advanced Security Settings screen will appear . See the following p ages for more information.
IP Settings:
When you click IP Settings in the Configuration window, the pop-up screen above will appear. Configure the IP Settings in this window.
Click Apply to save changes.
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IP Settings
Using a Proxy Server
Check Apply with a profile proxy to use a proxy server in your network. A proxy server increases the speed of web page retrieval and can also act as a filter to limit access to specific Web sites.
Automatically detect settings:
When this option is selected, the proxy server will automatically adjust to the settings of the network.
Use automatic configuration:
Select this option and input the IP address of the proxy server to ensure that the proxy server will be utilized.
Use a proxy server:
To use a proxy server, select this option.
Bypass proxy server for local address:
Select this to allow direct access to local internal addresses without including the extra step of routing the request through the proxy server.
Proxy Settings
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Proxy Settings (continued)
Use the same proxy server for all protocols:
To use the same proxy server for all protocols, select this option and enter the IP address for the proxy server in the HTTP field. Other fields will be unavailable. Enter the port number for the proxy server.
HTTP, Secure, FTP, Gopher, Socks:
if you are server for all protocols, enter the proxy server address, either in IP address or domain name format and its corresponding port, for each of these protocols.
HTTP: Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
is used to transfer files from a Web server onto a browser for viewing.
not using the same proxy
Secure: HTTPS protocol is based on SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology.
It is a protocol for transmitting private documents over the Internet using a private key to encrypt data. URLs that begin with HTTPS often use the protocol to securely obtain confidential information such as credit card numbers.
FTP: File Transfer Protocol. FTP is most commonly used to upload and
download files on the Internet.
Gopher: Gopher is an early Internet protocol that organizes files in a
structured list for database searching.
Socks: Socks is a proxy server that provides a simple firewall. SocksV5 offers
authentication.
Exceptions: To allow specific IP addresses to bypass proxy servers, enter the
IP addresses here. Y ou can also enter “wildcards” to allow a category of website to bypass the proxy servers. For instance, if you enter www .*.com, the browser will bypass the proxy servers for most Websites.
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Advanced
Frequency:
Select 802.1 1b/g for compatibility with both
802.11b or 802.11g networks, or select 802.11b only .
Super G:
Selecting Super G mode enables a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps.*
XR Mode:
Enable or Disable range extension mode. Enabling this feature allows you to increase the range of your communication without adding additional hardware.
Starting Ad Hoc Network:
When using Ad Hoc mode, select the frequency here.
Ad Hoc Channel:
Select the Ad Hoc channel when in Ad Hoc mode. When communicating in Ad Hoc mode, all devices must share the same channel.
Profile IP Settings:
You can Enable or Disable the IP Settings portion of your profile here. If you select Disable you will need to configure the IP address information each time you connect to a network. If you select Enable you will maintain the same IP address information each time you connect to a network.
Power Mode:
Disable -This default setting consumes the most power. Enable - This setting consumes the least power.
Launch Utility on Startup:
Select Enable or Disable.
Click Apply if you have made any changes.
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.
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Advanced (continued)
Fragmentation Threshold:
This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase your Fragmentation Threshold within the value range of 256 to 2432. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor performance.
RTS Threshold:
This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If inconsistent data flow is a problem, only a minor modification should be made.
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Available Network:
The top section of the window displays the Available Networks. Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on the Connect button.
Profile:
In the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profiles that you have created for the wireless network at home, at the office and in public places. Scroll up and down and highlight the profile that you wish to configure. You can Add or Remove a profile, or configure the Properties of the profile in order to connect with an available network.
Refresh:
Click on Refresh to get the most updated list of available networks.
Configure:
Highlight an existing network and click Configure; the configuration window on the next page will appear.
Site Survey
Advanced:
Highlight a network; click Advanced to and the screen on the next page will appear.
Add:
Click Add and the screen on the next page will appear.
Remove:
Highlight a network profile; click Remove to remove a network from the profile list.
Properties:
Highlight a network profile; click Properties and the screen on the next page will appear.
Connect:
Highlight a network profile; click Connect to connect to that network.
Rescan:
Click Rescan to rescan and connect to the strongest signal with the current SSID.
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Site Survey > Add
In this window you can select the type of network connection.
Click OK to save the changes.
If you clicked on Add, you can configure, in this window, all the properties of a profile that you wish to add to the network.
If you clicked on
Configuration or Properties you can
configure, in this window, all the properties of a profile that already exists in the network.
Advanced
Configuration, Add or Properties
If you select WPA in the
Authentication field, please see detailed instructions for configuring WP A on the following pages.
Click OK to save the changes.
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Authentication > WP A
Select the available network to which you
want to connect.
Click Configure.
Select WPA in the Authentication field.
Click Authentication Config.
After you click Authentication Config, the Advanced Security Settings screen will appear . Please see the following page.
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Authentication > WP A > Advanced Security Settings
Select the EAP type here.
Leave the User Certificate field blank.
Click Validate Server if your authentication
server requires it.
Enter the User Name.
Click Add and the window on the following
page will appear.
Click OK to save the changes.
EAP T ype: Extensible Authentication Protocols (EAP-TLS, LEAP, EAP-TTLS,
PEAP) allow devices on the network to request authentication from the RADIUS server in the network. All the devices on the network must use the same EAP type when using a RADIUS server for authentication.
User Certificate: A certificate authority (CA) issues User Certificates to
verify that a public key belongs to a specific individual or company. This field is not required here and is left blank.
Validate Server: Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server
field be selected. Check this field if your RADIUS server requires validation.
User Name: Enter the user name (admin) here.
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Authentication > WP A > Advanced Security Settings > Add
Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server in
your network.
Click OK to save the changes.
After entering the information and clicking OK in the dialog box above,the window on the previous page will appear . Click OK to complete the WP A configuration.
Authentication > WP A -PSK
Suitable for the home user, WPA-PSK (WPA Pre-Shared Key) is a superior form of security that does not require a RADIUS server in the network. To use WPA-PSK, enter a passphrase that is shared by all the devices on the network. By using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), the security keys change at set intervals, creating a network that is more secure than one that utilizes WEP encryption alone.
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Authentication > WP A-PSK
Select the available network to which you
want to connect.
Click
Configure.
WPA-PSK does
not require a RADIUS Server in the network.
Select WPA-PSK in the Authentication field.
Click Authentication Config.
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Authentication > WP A-PSK (continued)
Advanced Security Settings
Enter the WPA Passphrase. All the
devices on the network must share this same passphrase in order to communicate on
the network.
Click OK. The configuration is complete.
The About screen gives you the MAC address, Utility Version and the Driver Version of the
WUS-G06G-JT
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About
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Networking Basics

Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP
In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP.
Note: Please refer to websites such as
and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking
computers using Windows 2000/Me/98SE.
Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections. Select Set up a home or small office network.
http://www.homenethelp.com
When this screen appears, click Next.
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Please follow all the instructions in this window:
Click Next. In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your
computer connects to the Internet through a router, select the second option as shown.
Click Next.
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Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.)
Click Next. Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the
same Workgroup name.
Click Next.
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Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes.
When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer.
This may take a few minutes.
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In the window below, select the option that fit s your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next.
Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
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Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue click Next.
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Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard.
The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Ye s to restart the computer.
You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. Af ter running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use.
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Naming Your Computer
To name your computer in Windows XP, please follow these directions:
Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen).
Right-click on My Computer.
Select Properties.
Select the Computer
Name Tab in the System Properties window.
You may enter a
Computer Description
if you wish; this field is optional.
To rename the computer
and join a domain, click Change.
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Naming Your Computer
In this window, enter the
Computer name. Select Workgroup and
enter the name of the Workgroup.
All computers on your
network must have the same Workgroup name.
Click OK.
Checking the IP Address in Windows XP
All wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP address range.) To check on the IP address of an adapter, please do the following:
Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the task
bar.
Click on Status.
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Checking the IP Address in Windows XP
This window will appear.
Click the Support
tab.
Click Close.
Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000
Note: Many broadband routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable router you will not need to assign static IP addresses.
If you are not using a DHCP capable router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow these instructions:
Go to Start.
Click on
Control Panel.
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Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000
Double-click on Network
Connections.
Right-click on Local Area
Connections.
Click on Properties.
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Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000
Click on Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties.
Input your IP address and
subnet mask. (The IP addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.)
Input your DNS server
addresses. (Note: If you are entering a DNS server, you must enter the IP address of the Default Gateway .)
The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)
Click OK.
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Checking the Wireless Connection by
Pinging in Windows XP and 2000
Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or
access point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wire­less router or access point, as shown.
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Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of WUS-G06G-JT. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP . If you have another operating system, these solutions will still apply although the appearance on your computer screen may differ.)
1. How do I check to see that the drivers for the WUS-G06G-JT are installed properly?
Go to Start > My
Computer > Properties.
Select the
Hardware Tab.
Click Device
Manager.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Double-click on Network Adapters.
Right-click on
TOSHIBA
WUS-G06G-JT Wireless USB Adapter.
TOSHIBA WUS-G06G-JT Wireless USB Adapter
Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly .
Look under Device Status to check that
the device is working properly.
Click OK.
TOSHIBA WUS-G06G-JT Wireless USB Adapter
TOSHIBA WUS-G06G-JT Wireless USB Adapter
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Troubleshooting (continued)
2. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception?
TOSHIBA products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. However, the positioning of the product s within your environment will affect the wireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for further information about the most advantageous placement of your TOSHIBA wireless products.
3. Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?
If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other home
security systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your wireless connection will degrade dramatically or drop altogether. Try changing the channel on your router, access point and wireless adapter to a dif ferent channel to avoid interference.
Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that
generate RF noise, like microwaves, monitors, electric motors, etc.
4. Why can’t I get a wireless connection?
If you have enabled encryption on the WUS-G06G-JT, you must also enable encryption on all wireless devices in the network in order to establish a wireless connection.
The encryption settings are: 64- or 128-bit. Make sure that the
encryption bit level is the same on the router and the WUS-G06G-JT.
Make sure that the SSID on the wireless router (if you have one in your
network) and the WUS-G06G-JT are exactly the same. If they are not, wireless connection will not be established. The default SSID is default.
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Technical Specifications

2.412 GHz to 2.462GHz
Standard
USB 2.0
IEEE 802.1 1g
Bus Type
USB 2.0
Temperature
Operating: 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF)
Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (4ºF to 167ºF)
Humidity:
80% maximum, non-condensing
Antenna Type:
Omni-directional
Modulation Technology:
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
Complimentary Code Keying (CCK)
1
IEEE 802.1 1b
Security:
64-, 128-bit WEP
WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access
Data Rates:
54, 48, 36,24, 18, 1 1, 9, 6 5.5, 2, 1Mbps (with Automatic Fallback)
Frequency Range:
2.4GHz to 2.462GHz
Range:
Media Access Control:
1 - Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect range 2 - Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range
2
Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters)
Outdoors: Up to 1,312 feet (400 meters)
CSMA/CA with ACK
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Technical Specifications (continued)
17dBm ± 2 dB (Average Power)
FCC 15B/CICDGT
Receiver Sensitivity:
54Mbps OFDM
48Mbps OFDM
36Mbps OFDM
24Mbps OFDM
18Mbps OFDM
12Mbps OFDM
1 1Mbps OFDM
9Mbps OFDM
6Mbps OFDM
5.5Mbps CCK
2Mbps QPSK
1Mbps BPSK
Transmitter Output Power:
25dBm ± 2dB
Physical Dimensions:
L = 3.3 inches
W = 2.1 inches
H = 0.2 inches
Weight:
0.021 lb. (4.4g)
Certifications:
FCC part 15b
Warranty:
1 year
Operating frequency:
2412~2462 MHz 11 Channels for Taiwan
TOSHIBA products can transfer data up to 5 times faster than standard 802.1 1b networks. They are also interoperable with 802.1 1b compliant wireless devices.
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據交通部 低功率管理辦法 規定: 第十二條
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自 變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象
時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信,指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信
或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.
This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in laptops (notebooks) with side slot configuration.
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Industry Canada Statement
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause interference and
2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device
IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environments. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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