Cisco WUSB54AG User's Guide

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.USB Network AdapterWireless A/GWUSB54AGUser GuideWIRELESS

4Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyWireless A/G USB Network AdapterChapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyA w

5Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutWireless A/G USB Network AdapterWhen you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless

6Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G USB Network AdapterThe USB PortWireless A/G USB Network AdapterChapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/

7Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless A/G USB Network AdapterUsing the Setup WizardWireless A/G USB Network AdapterChapter 4: Setting up the Wireless A/

8Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless A/G USB Network AdapterUsing the Setup WizardWireless A/G USB Network Adapter3. On the Wireless Mode screen, you w

9Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless A/G USB Network AdapterUsing the Setup WizardWireless A/G USB Network Adapter5. If you chose Infrastructure Mode,

10Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless A/G USB Network AdapterUsing the Setup WizardWireless A/G USB Network Adapter7. Proceed to the appropriate sectio

11Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless A/G USB Network AdapterUsing the Setup WizardWireless A/G USB Network Adapter8. The Setup Wizard will ask you to

12Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless A/G USB Network AdapterConnecting the AdapterWireless A/G USB Network AdapterChapter 5: Connecting the Wireless A

13Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless A/G USB Network AdapterUsing the Adapter’s Wall MountWireless A/G USB Network AdapterUsing the Adapter’s Wall Mou

Wireless A/G USB Network AdapterCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trad

14Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorUsing the Wireless Network Monitor IconWireless A/G USB Network AdapterChapter 6: Using the Wireless Ne

15Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network MonitorWireless A/G USB Network AdapterAccessing the Wireless Network Mo

16Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink InformationWireless A/G USB Network AdapterWireless Network StatusThe Wireless Network Status scre

17Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink InformationWireless A/G USB Network AdapterWireless Network StatisticsThe Wireless Networks Statis

18Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorSite SurveyWireless A/G USB Network AdapterSite SurveyThe Site Survey screen displays a list of infrast

19Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorProfilesWireless A/G USB Network AdapterProfilesThe Profiles screen lets you save different configurati

20Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless A/G USB Network AdapterCreating a New Profile1. On the Profiles screen,

21Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless A/G USB Network Adapter4. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two

22Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless A/G USB Network Adapter6. Select the method of security you want to use:

23Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless A/G USB Network AdapterWPA - PersonalWPA - Personal offers two encryptio

Wireless A/G USB Network AdapterTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4N

24Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless A/G USB Network AdapterWPA - EnterpriseWPA - Enterprise features a Pre-S

25Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless A/G USB Network AdapterEAP-PEAPIf you select EAP-PEAP, enter the login n

26Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless A/G USB Network AdapterRADIUSRADIUS features use of a RADIUS server. (Th

27Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless A/G USB Network AdapterEAP-TTLSEnter the Login name of your wireless net

28Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileWireless A/G USB Network Adapter8. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear ne

29Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless A/G USB Network AdapterAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix consists of two par

30Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless A/G USB Network AdapterFrequently Asked QuestionsCan I run an application from a remot

31Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless A/G USB Network AdapterWhat is ad-hoc mode?When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mo

32Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless A/G USB Network Adapterthe receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal

33Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity PrecautionsWireless A/G USB Network AdapterAppendix B: Wireless SecurityLinksys wants to make wireless network

Wireless A/G USB Network AdapterAppendix F: Warranty Information 43Appendix G: Regulatory Information 44Appendix H: Contact Information 45

34Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless A/G USB Network AdapterSSID. There are several things to keep in mind

35Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless A/G USB Network AdapterWPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIU

36Appendix C: Windows HelpWireless A/G USB Network AdapterAppendix C: Windows HelpAlmost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is t

37Appendix D: GlossaryWireless A/G USB Network AdapterAppendix D: Glossary802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data trans

38Appendix D: GlossaryWireless A/G USB Network AdapterDHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to

39Appendix D: GlossaryWireless A/G USB Network AdapterISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet. LAN - The comp

40Appendix D: GlossaryWireless A/G USB Network AdapterSSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name.Subnet Mask - An address code

41Appendix E: SpecificationsWireless A/G USB Network AdapterAppendix E: SpecificationsModel WUSB54AGStandards IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, USB 1.1,

42Appendix E: SpecificationsWireless A/G USB Network AdapterOperating Temp. 32ºF to 104ºF (0ºC to 40ºC)Storage Temp. -40ºF to 158ºF (0ºC to 70ºC)Opera

43Appendix F: Warranty InformationWireless A/G USB Network AdapterAppendix F: Warranty InformationLIMITED WARRANTYLinksys warrants to You that, for a

Wireless A/G USB Network AdapterList of FiguresFigure 3-1: USB Port 6Figure 3-2: Front Panel 6Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 7Figure 4-2: S

44Appendix G: Regulatory InformationWireless A/G USB Network AdapterAppendix G: Regulatory InformationFCC STATEMENTThis product has been tested and co

45Appendix H: Contact InformationWireless A/G USB Network AdapterAppendix H: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us online for informatio

Wireless A/G USB Network AdapterFigure 6-13: Create a New Profile 20Figure 6-14: Enter Profile Name 20Figure 6-15: Network Settings for New Profile 20

1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeWireless A/G USB Network AdapterChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Wireless A/G USB Network Adapt

2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless A/G USB Network AdapterWhat’s in this Guide?This user guide covers the steps for setting up and

3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter• Appendix G: Regulatory InformationThis appendix supplies the Adapter’s