Network Computing Devices WUSB11 User Manual
Instant Wireless®Series
Wireless USB
Network Adapter
Use this guide to install:
WUSB11 ver. 2.6
User Guide
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Linksys guarantees that every Wireless USB Network Adapter will be free from physical defects
in material and workmanship under normal use for one year from the date of purchase, when
used within the limits set forth in the Specifications chapter of this User Guide.
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If the product proves defective during this warranty period, go to the Linksys website at
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for complete RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) assistance. You
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WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the RMA Number
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FCC STATEMENT
This Instant Wireless Wireless USB Network Adapter 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used according to 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 is found 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications nor expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this 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.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This device and its antenna(s) must operate with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from
all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. End-users must be provided with specific operations for satisfying RF exposure
compliance.
Wireless USB Network Adapter
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
The Wireless USB Network Adapter 1
Features 1
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 2
Network Topology 2
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 2
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless USB
Network Adapter 4
The Wireless USB Network Adapter’s Port and LEDs 4
Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration
for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 5
Overview 5
Instructions for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 6
Chapter 5: Hardware Installation 10
Connecting the Adapter 10
Using the Adapter’s Wall Mount 11
Chapter 6: Driver Installation and Configuration
for Windows XP 14
Overview 14
Driver Installation for Windows XP 14
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 16
Chapter 7: Using the WLAN Monitor for
Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 17
Overview 17
Starting the WLAN Monitor 17
Link Information 18
Site Survey 20
Profiles 22
Creating a New Profile 24
INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian IC-03.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require
the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE)
Linksys Group declares that the Instant Wireless Series products included in the Instant
Wireless Series conform to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC:
ETS 301489-17, 301 489-1 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.
EN 609 50 Safety
ETS 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.
Note: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may
be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For more
details, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance.
Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of above
100 mW are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not
allowed for use within the European community and countries that have adopted the European
R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and/or the CEPT recommendation Rec 70.03. For more details on
legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance.
• Linksys Group vakuuttaa täten että Instant Wireless USB Network Adapter tyyppinen laite on
direktiivin 1999/5/EY, direktiivin 89/336/EEC ja direktiivin 73/23/EEC oleellisten vaatimusten ja
sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen.
• Linksys Group déclare que l’adaptateur réseau USB sans fil Instant Wireless est conforme aux
conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC, la directive
89/336/EEC, et à la directive 73/23/EEC.
• Belgique B L’utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 11 (2462 MHz), 12 (2467 MHz),
et 13 (2472 MHz).
Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au-dessus d’un espace
public, aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour
une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l’IBPT est requise. Pour une utilisation publique à l’extérieur de bâtiments, une licence de l’IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter l’IBPT.
• France F: Bande de fréquence restreinte: seuls les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467,
et 2472 MHz respectivement) doivent être utilisés en France. Toute utilisation, qu'elle soit
intérieure ou extérieure, est soumise à autorisation. Vous pouvez contacter l'Autorité de
Régulation des Télécommuniations (http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour la procédure à suivre.
• France F: Restricted frequency band: only channels 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, and
2472 MHz respectively) may be used in France. License required for every indoor and outdoor
installations. Please contact ART for procedure to follow.
• Deutschland D: Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwending, aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.
• Germany D: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedur e to follow.
• Italia I: E' necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. L'uso per installazione in esterni non e' permessa.
• Italy I: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not allowed.
• the Netherlands NL License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow.
• Nederlands NL Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op met
verkoper voor juiste procedure.
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Instant Wireless®Series Wireless USB Network Adapter
Chapter 1:Introduction
Put the “mobile” back into mobile computing with the Linksys Instant W ireless
USB Network Adapter! The Linksys Instant Wireless USB Network Adapter
operates in the ISM band, using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
transmission to implement the 802.11b standard. Users can now move easily
between Access Points without the hassle of reconfiguring their connection.
The Instant W ireless USB Network Adapter also gives you the freedom to w ork
your way, from where you want, letting you take full advantage of your PC and
providing you with access to all your networked resources from beyond your
desktop, and a high-powered built-in antenna with LEDs that indicate power
and linkage. Compatible with Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, and XP, the Instant
Wireless USB Network Adapter from Linksys is a true necessity for all your
wireless PC applications.
• Up to 11Mbps, High-Speed Data Transfer Rate
• Integrated Equalizer Recovers Weak Signals and Enhances Sensitivity
• Movable External Antenna Improves Signal Quality
• USB Port Powers Your Adapter—No Power Supply Needed!
• Compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP
• User-Friendly Setup Software Provides Hassle-Free Configuration
• Plug-and-Play Operation Provides Easy Setup
• Works with All Standard Internet Applications
• Interoperable with 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-Compliant Equipment
• Capable of up to 128-bit WEP Encryption
• Free Software Driver Upgrades
• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US
Calls
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
The Wireless USB Network Adapter
Features
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting 30
Common Problems and Solutions 30
Frequently Asked Questions 30
Appendix B: Glossary 34
Appendix C: Specifications 39
Environmental 39
Appendix D: Warranty Information 41
Appendix E: Contact Information 42
Wireless USB Network Adapter
If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only
with the other computers on the wireless network, then the ad-hoc mode can
be used. (See Figure 2-2.) Ad-hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other, eliminating the need for an access point. The drawback of this mode is that, in AdHoc mode, wireless-equipped computers are not able to communicate with
computers on a wired network. And, of course, communication between the
wireless-equipped computers is limited by the distance and interference directly between them.
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Figure 2-2
Chapter 2:Planning You r Wireless Network
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless de vice to
connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency
channel and SSID, which is an identif ication name for wireless devices.
Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in which
they may be set up: infrastructure and ad-hoc. An infrastructure configura-
tion is a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to each other through an
access point. An ad-hoc configuration is wireless-equipped computers communicating directly with each other. Choosing between these two modes
depends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or peripherals with a wired network or not.
If the computers on the
wireless network need to
be accessed by a wired
network or need to share a
peripheral, such as a printer, with the wired network
computers, the wireless
network should be set up
in infrastructure mode.
(See Figure 2-1.) The
basis of infrastructure
mode centers around an
access point, which serves
as the main point of communications in a wireless network. Access points
transmit data to PCs equipped with wireless network cards, which can roam
within a certain radial range of the access point. Multiple access points can be
arranged to work in succession to extend the roaming range, and can be set up
to communicate with your Ethernet (wired) hardware as well.
Network Topology
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode
Figure 2-1
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Chapter 4:Software Installation and Configuration for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000
The Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the
installation procedure for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000. The Setup Wizard
will install the WLAN Monitor and driver, as well as conf igure the Adapter.
Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup
Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it
does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter
D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
Note for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 users: You must run the
Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware.
Figure 4-1
Note for Windows XP users: Do NOT run the Wireless USB
Network Adapter Setup Wizard. Proceed directly to “Chapter 5:
Hardware Installation.”
Overview
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless USBNetwork Adapter
Port
USB The Adapter’s USB port is located on the side of the Adapter.
You will attach the included USB cable to this port. The other
end of the cable will connect to your PC’s USB port.
LED Indicators
Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is pow-
ered on.
Link Green. The Link LED lights up when the Adapter has an
active connection.
The Wireless USB Network Adapter’s Port and LEDs
Figure 3-1
Figure 3-2
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3. The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a network mode. Click the
Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to
network with computers on your wired network using a wireless access
point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless
computers to network directly with each other.
In the SSID field, enter the SSID of your wireless network. The SSID must
be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all
lowercase). Click the Next button.
Figure 4-3
On the Welcome screen, you have the following choices:
• Install - Click the Install button to begin the software installation process.
• User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User
Guide.
• Exit - Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.
1. To install the Adapter, click the Install button on the Welcome screen.
2. After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button if you agree, or
click the Cancel button to end the installation.
Instructions for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000
Figure 4-2
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6. After the software has been successfully installed, the screen in Figure 4-6
will appear. Click the Exit button.
Proceed to “Chapter 5:Hardware Installation.”
Figure 4-6
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. The channel
you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network. Then click the Next button.
5. The Setup Wizard will ask you to re vie w y our settings before it starts to copy
files. Click the Next button to save these settings, or click the Back button
to change any settings.
Figure 4-4
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