LINKSYS WUSB11V3 User Manual
Linksys Wireless-B USB
Network Adapter v3.0
User’s Manual
Rev Draft
USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual
Regulatory compliance
FCC Warning
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 or more of the
following measures:
Ÿ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Ÿ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Ÿ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Ÿ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual
About this manual
This User’s Manual describes how to install and operate your USB Wireless
Network Adapter. Please read this manual before you install the product.
This manual includes the following topics:
Ø Product description and features.
Ø Hardware installation procedure.
Ø Software installation procedure.
Ø FAQ
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USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Regulatory compliance.................................................................................2
About this manual.........................................................................................3
Chapter 1 - Introduction................................................5
Features.................................................................................................5
What is Wireless LAN?..........................................................................6
Wireless LAN Modes .............................................................................6
Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration ...................................................7
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation .................................. 8
Package Contents..................................................................................8
System Requirements for the Adapter..................................................8
Connecting the USB Adapter................................................................8
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Disconnecting the USB Adapter............................................................9
Chapter 3 – Driver Installation for Windows................. 10
Driver installation for Windows 98.......................................................10
Driver installation for Windows 2000...................................................13
Driver installation for Windows ME .....................................................16
Driver installation for Windows XP......................................................18
Chapter 4 – Installing and Using the Wireless Utility.... 20
Installation in Windows........................................................................20
Using Wireless Utility In Windows XP.................................................23
Use Windows Wireless Network Configuration..................................................23
Use Wireless LAN Utility........................................................................................26
Use Wireless LAN Utility In Windows 98, ME and 2000....................29
Configuring the USB Wireless Network Adapter................................30
Chapter 5 – Installing Network Protocols ..................... 34
Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 98 and ME .................34
Appendix A – FAQ...................................................... 37
Appendix B – Specifications ....................................... 38
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USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the USB Wireless Network Adapter. This high-speed USB
Wireless Network Adapter provides you with an innovative wireless networking
solution. The Adapter is easy to set up and use. With this innovative wireless
technology, you can share files and printers on the network—without inconvenient
wires! Now you can carry the LAN in your pocket!
The Adapter is a network adapter with a rate of 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps operating in
the ISM band using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) transmission
implementing the IEEE 802.11b standard. This adapter provides Device Drivers
for Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. It also provides
tools for the configuration of the adapter. The tool, as well as the installation steps
of the plug-and-play procedure for the Microsoft Windows 98, Windows ME,
Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems, is described in this
document.
Features
The USB Wireless Network Adapter offers compliance with the IEEE 802.11b
specification. This feature allows them to communicate with other wireless
devices that support the standard. Features of the adapter are:
l Uses 2.4GHz frequency band, which complies with worldwide
requirement
l Wireless interface following the IEEE 802.11b standard
l Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface
l Enciphering/deciphering of wireless data by the implementation of the
WEP algorithm
l Wire-free access to networked resources from anywhere beyond the
desktop
l Allows users move between Access Points without resetting their
connection reconfiguration
l Delivers data rate up to 11 Mbps
l Supports 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps rates
l Provide USB Wireless Network Adapter Configuration utility
l Antenna is built in to the Adapter with LEDs indicating Power and Link
l Supports most popular operating systems: Windows 98/ME/2000 &
Windows XP
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What is Wireless LAN?
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) systems offer a great number of
advantages over traditional wired systems. WLAN is flexible and easy to setup
and manage. They are also more economical than wired LAN systems.
Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLAN transmit and receive data through
the air. WLAN combine data connectivity with user mobility. For example, users
can roam from a confe rence room to their office without being disconnected from
the LAN.
Using WLAN, users can conveniently access-shared information, and network
administrators can configure and augment networks without installing or moving
network cables.
WLAN technology provides users with many convenient and cost saving features:
• Mobility: WLAN provide LAN users with access to real-time information
anywhere in their organization, providing service opportunities that are
impossible with wired ne tworks.
• Ease of Installation: Installing is easy for novice and expert users alike,
eliminating the need to install network cables in walls and ceilings.
• Scalability: WLAN can be configured in a variety of topologies to adapt to
specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed
and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users
to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users roaming over a broad
area.
Wireless LAN Modes
Wireless LANs can be configured in one of two ways:
Ad-hoc
Networking
Also known as a peer-to-peer network, an ad-hoc
network is one that allows all workstations and
computers in the network to act as servers to all other
users on the network. Users on the network can share
files, print to a shared printer, and access the Internet
with a shared modem. However, with ad-hoc
networking, users can only communicate with other
wireless LAN computers that are in the wireless LAN
workgroup, and are within range.
Infrastructure
Networking
Infrastructure networking differs from ad-hoc networking
in that it includes an access point. Unlike the ad-hoc
structure where users on the LAN contend the shared
bandwidth, on an infrastructure network the access
point can manage the bandwidth to maximize
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