Linksys WUSB600N Quick Start Manual

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE

Dual-Band Wireless-N USB

Network Adapter

Model: WUSB600N

Package Contents

Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter

•

USB Extension Base

•

Setup CD-ROM with User Guide

•

Quick Installation

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Installation1�

The Adapter is installed and set up using the Setup Wizard on the enclosed
Setup Wizard CD.

IMPORTANT: Do not install the Adapter in your computer

until you are instructed to do so, or the Adapter will not install
correctly.

Insert the Setup Wizard CD into

A.

your CD-ROM drive.

NOTE: Windows or other personal rewalls may ask for

permission to run the software or program. You will need to allow
the software to run in order to continue.

Insert the CD-ROMInsert the CD-ROM

The Welcome screen appears.

B.

Click the Click Here to Start
button.

Click Here to StartClick Here to Start

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Installation

Read the License Agreement, and

C.

select I accept the terms in the
License Agreement.

Click Next to continue the
installation.

Locate an available USB slot on your

D.

computer.

Insert the Adapter into the slot until
it locks into place.

Click Next.

License AgreementLicense Agreement

Insert the AdapterInsert the Adapter

If your computer runs Windows XP or 2000, proceed to “Section 2: Setup

E.

for Windows XP or 2000”.

If your computer runs Windows Vista, proceed to “Section 3: Setup for
Windows Vista”.

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Setup for Windows XP or 20002�

The Adapter supports, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, a feature that makes it easy to set
up your wireless network.

If the Available Wireless Networks screen
appears, your router does not support
this feature. Proceed to the “No Wi-Fi
Protected Setup” section.

If the Connect to a Network screen
appears, the Adapter detects a router
that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
Proceed to the “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”
section.

Available Wireless NetworksAvailable Wireless Networks

Connect to a NetworkConnect to a Network

No Wi-Fi Protected Setup

From the Available Wireless Networks screen, you can launch one of the two
setup methods.

If your network appears on the Available Wireless Networks screen, proceed
to step A. If your network does not appear on the Available Wireless Networks
screen, click Advanced Setup and follow the on-screen prompts.

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Setup for Windows XP or 2000

On the Available Wireless Networks

A.

screen, the available networks
are listed in the table. Select your
network, and then click Connect.

If your network does not use wireless security, proceed to the “Wireless

B.

Security Disabled” section. If your network uses wireless security, proceed
to the Wireless Security Enabled” section.

Available Wireless NetworksAvailable Wireless Networks

Wireless Security Disabled

Click Connect Anyway.

A.

Click Connect AnywayClick Connect Anyway

Click Finish.

B.

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CongratulationsCongratulations

The Status screen of the Wireless

C.

Network Monitor appears the first
time you run the Setup Wizard. To
exit the Monitor, click the X in the
upper right corner.

NOTE: After the Adapter is installed, the Wireless Network

Monitor screen opens, and its icon appears in your computer’s
system tray. You can double-click the icon to open the Monitor
if you want to find available wireless networks or change the
Adapter’s configuration. For detailed information on the Monitor,
refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM.

Congratulations! Setup is complete.

Setup for Windows XP or 2000

Connected to the NetworkConnected to the Network

Wireless Security Enabled

If your network has wireless security, you will see one of these wireless

A.

security screens. Follow the instructions for the screen you see.

WPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection

Enter the Passphrase (also called

1.

a pre-shared key) of your wireless
network. It must have 8-63
characters.

Click Connect and go to step B.

2.

WPA2-Personal Key Needed for ConnectionWPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection

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Setup for Windows XP or 2000

WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection

Enter the Passphrase (also called

1.

a pre-shared key) of your wireless
network. It must have 8-63
characters.

Click Connect and go to step B.

2.

WPA-Personal Key Needed for ConnectionWPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection

WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for Connection

Enter the Passphrase or WEP Key.

1.

Passphrase The Passphrase is

case-sensitive and must have 16 or
fewer alphanumeric characters.

WEP Key For 64-bit encryption,

enter 10 hexadecimal characters
(“0” to “9” and “A” to “F”). For 128-bit
encryption, enter 26 hexadecimal
characters.

Click Connect and go to step B.

2.

WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for

WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for
Connection

Connection

On the Congratulations screen, click

B.

Finish.

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CongratulationsCongratulations

The Status screen of the Wireless

C.

Network Monitor appears the first
time you run the Setup Wizard. To
exit the Monitor, click the X in the
upper right corner.

NOTE: After the Adapter is installed, the Wireless Network

Monitor screen opens, and its icon appears in your computer’s
system tray. You can double-click the icon to open the Monitor
if you want to find available wireless networks or change the
Adapter’s configuration. For detailed information on the Monitor,
refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM.

Congratulations! Setup is complete.

Setup for Windows XP or 2000

Connected to the NetworkConnected to the Network

Wi-Fi Protected Setup

If your router supports Wi-Fi

A.

Protected Setup, click Use Wi-Fi
Protected Setup.

If you are not sure whether your
router supports Wi-Fi Protected
Setup or you want to manually
connect to your router, click
Skip. Then refer to the “No Wi-Fi
Protected Setup” section for
instructions.

Connect to a NetworkConnect to a Network

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Setup for Windows XP or 2000

Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup

B.

button on the Router.

Within two minutes, click the Wi-Fi
Protected Setup button on this
screen.

The Adapter connects to the

C.

network.

Wi-Fi Protected SetupWi-Fi Protected Setup

Connecting to the NetworkConnecting to the Network

Click Print to print out your wireless

D.

network settings. Then click Finish.

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CongratulationsCongratulations

The Status screen of the Wireless

E.

Network Monitor appears the first
time you run the Setup Wizard. To
exit the Monitor, click the X in the
upper right corner.

NOTE: After the Adapter is installed, the Wireless Network

Monitor screen opens, and its icon appears in your computer’s
system tray. You can double-click the icon to open the Monitor
if you want to find available wireless networks or change the
Adapter’s configuration. For detailed information on the Monitor,
refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM.

Congratulations! Setup is complete.

Setup for Windows XP or 2000

Connected to the NetworkConnected to the Network

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Setup for Windows Vista3�

After you install the Adapter

A.

correctly, the Congratulations
screen appears.

Click Finish.

The first Windows Vista Wireless

B.

Network Configuration utility
screen appears. Select your
network, and then click Connect.

CongratulationsCongratulations

Select NetworkSelect Network

If your network has no wireless

C.

security, this screen appears. If your
network has wireless security, go to
step D.

To connect to your unsecured
network, click Connect Anyway
and go to step F.

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Unsecured NetworkUnsecured Network

Enter the security key, WEP key,

D.

or passphrase (also known as a
pre-shared key), depending on your
type of security.

Click Connect.

This screen appears while the

E.

Adapter connects to your network.
Do not cancel, unless you want to
end the installation.

This screen appears when you are

F.

connected to your network.

Select Save this network, if you
want to save your settings.

Click Close.

Setup for Windows Vista

Secured NetworkSecured Network

Connecting to NetworkConnecting to Network

The Set Network Location screen

G.

may appear to help apply the
correct settings for your type of
location. If it doesn’t appear, go to
step I.

Select Home, Work, or Public
location.

Connected to NetworkConnected to Network

Select Network LocationSelect Network Location

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Setup for Windows Vista

This screen varies according to the

H.

selected location.

Click Close.

The Windows Vista Wireless

I.

Network Configuration utility icon
appears on your desktop’s system
tray.

You can use this utility to configure
or change your wireless settings.

Network Settings SavedNetwork Settings Saved

Windows Vista Wireless Network

Windows Vista Wireless Network
Configuration Utility Icon

Configuration Utility Icon

Wireless Connection StatusWireless Connection Status

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NOTE: For help with the Windows Vista Wireless Network

Conguration utility, refer to Windows Vista Help and Support, by

clicking Vista’s Start button > Help and Support.

Congratulations! Setup is complete.

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For additional information or troubleshooting help, refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM.
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