LINKSYS WUSB11V4 Users Manual

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®

2.4

Model No.

GHz

802.11b

WIRELESS

WUSB11

Wireless-B

USB Network Adapter

User Guide

Wireless-B USB Network Adapter

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide? 2

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4

Network Topology 4
Roaming 4
Network Layout 5

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the USB Network Adapter 6

The USB Port 6
The LED Indicators 6

Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 7

The Installation Procedure 8

Chapter 5: Hardware Installation 11

Connecting the Adapter 11
Using the Adapter’s Wall Mount 13

Chapter 6: Driver Installation and Configuration for Windows XP 15

Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 16

Chapter 7: Using the WLAN Monitor for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 18

Accessing the WLAN Monitor 18
Link Information 18
Site Survey 20
Profiles 21
Creating a New Profile 23

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 27

Common Problems and Solutions 27
Frequently Asked Questions 28

Appendix B: Wireless Security 31

Security Precautions 31
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 31

Appendix C: Windows Help 34
Appendix D: Glossary 35

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Appendix E: Specifications 38
Appendix F: Warranty Information 40
Appendix G: Regulatory Information 41
Appendix H: Contact Information 44

Wireless-B USB Network Adapter

List of Figures

Figure 3-1: Back Panel 6
Figure 3-2: Front Panel 6
Figure 4-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome screen 7
Figure 4-2: The Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 8
Figure 4-3: The Setup Wizard’s Network Mode screen 8
Figure 4-4: The Setup Wizard’s Wireless Channels screen 9
Figure 4-5: The Setup Wizard’s Finalize Settings screen 9
Figure 4-6: The Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 10
Figure 5-1: How the Adapter connects to your PC 11
Figure 5-2: The Adapter’s USB Port 11
Figure 5-3: A PC’s USB port 11
Figure 5-4: The Adapter’s LEDs 12
Figure 5-5: Positioning the LEDs antenna 12
Figure 5-6: The Adapter’s Wall Mount 13
Figure 5-7: Using the Wall Mount - Step A 13
Figure 5-8: Using the Wall Mount - Step B 14
Figure 5-9: Using the Wall Mount - Step C 14
Figure 6-1: Install Software Automatically 15
Figure 6-2: wizard Finished 15
Figure 6-3: The Zero Configuration Icon 16
Figure 6-4: Zero Configuration Connection without WEP 16
Figure 6-5: Zero Configuration Connection with WEP 17
Figure 6-6: Zero Configuration Active Wireless Connection 17
Figure 7-1: The WLAN Monitor icon 18
Figure 7-2: The Link Information screen 18
Figure 7-3: More Link Information 19
Figure 7-4: Site Survey 20
Figure 7-5: WEP Encryption 20
Figure 7-6: Profiles 21
Figure 7-7: Importing a Profile 22

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Figure 7-8: Exporting a Profile 22
Figure 7-9: Creating a New Profile 23
Figure 7-10: Enter Profile Name 23
Figure 7-11: Network Settings for New Profile 24
Figure 7-12: Network Mode for New Profile 24
Figure 7-13: Wireless Channels for New Profile 25
Figure 7-14: Security Settings for New Profile 25
Figure 7-15: Confirm New Settings for New Profile 26
Figure 7-16: Congratulations for New Profile 26