Cisco WUSB54GR-UK User's Guide

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.USB Network AdapterWireless-GWUSB54GRUser GuideWIRELESSGHz2.4802.11gwith RangeBooster

4Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterChapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNet

5Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterNetwork LayoutLinksys wireless access points a

6Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Network Adapter with RangeBoosterThe Front PanelWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterChapter 3:

7Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Network Adapter with RangeBoosterThe Side PanelWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterThe Side Pan

8Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Network Adapter with RangeBoosterStarting the SetupWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoost

9Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Network Adapter with RangeBoosterConnecting the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeB

10Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Network Adapter with RangeBoosterSetting up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Range

11Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Network Adapter with RangeBoosterSetting up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Range

12Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Network Adapter with RangeBoosterSetting up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Range

13Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Network Adapter with RangeBoosterSetting up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Range

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered t

14Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Network Adapter with RangeBoosterSetting up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Range

15Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Network Adapter with RangeBoosterSetting up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Range

16Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Network Adapter with RangeBoosterSetting up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Range

17Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Network Adapter with RangeBoosterSetting up the AdapterWireless-G USB Network Adapter with Range

18Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network MonitorWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterChapter 5: Using

19Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink InformationWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterWireless Network StatusThe Wireless Net

20Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink InformationWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterWireless Network StatisticsThe Wireless

21Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorSite SurveyWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterSite SurveyThe Site Survey screen displays a

22Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorProfilesWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterIf the network has PSK2 wireless security enabl

23Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterDelete - Select the profile you wa

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning your Wir

24Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterWEP Key - The WEP key you enter mus

25Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterManual SetupIf your network is not

26Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster3. The Wireless Mode screen shows a

27Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterWEPWEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit e

28Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterPSK2Enter a Passphrase that is 8-63

29Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterWPA EnterpriseWPA Enterprise featur

30Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterRADIUSRADIUS features use of a RADI

31Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster6. The Confirm New Settings screen

32Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix pro

33Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterFrequently Asked QuestionsCan I run an applicat

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterAppendix G: Warranty Information 52Appendix H: Regulatory Information 53Appendix I: Contact Informatio

34Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterWhat is ad-hoc mode?When a wireless network is

35Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterthe receiver knows the parameters of the spread

36Appendix B: Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterAppendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless ConfigurationIf your computer is running Windows X

37Appendix B: Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster2. The screen that appears will show any available wireless network. Select the network

38Appendix B: Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster4. If your network uses wireless security WEP, enter the WEP Key used into the Network K

39Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity PrecautionsWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterAppendix C: Wireless SecurityLinksys wants to make

40Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make i

41Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterWPA-Personal. If you do not ha

42Appendix D: Windows HelpWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterAppendix D: Windows HelpAll wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Win

43Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterAppendix E: Glossary802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a ma

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterList of FiguresFigure 3-1: Front Panel 6Figure 3-2: Side Panel 7Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Scr

44Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterBuffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate

45Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterDTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets

46Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterInfrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an ac

47Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterOFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - Frequency transmission that

48Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterRTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) - A protocol that enables specialized applica

49Appendix E: GlossaryWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterTCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions

50Appendix F: SpecificationsWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterAppendix F: SpecificationsModel WUSB54GRStandards IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, U

51Appendix F: SpecificationsWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterW x H x D 91 mm x 23 mm x 71 mmUnit Weight 1.90 oz (0.054 kg)Certification

52Appendix G: Warranty InformationWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterAppendix G: Warranty InformationLIMITED WARRANTYLinksys warrants to

53Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterAppendix H: Regulatory InformationFCC StatementThis product has be

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterFigure 5-8: PSK2 Needed for Connection 21Figure 5-9: Profiles 22Figure 5-10: Import a Profile 22Figure

54Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterUser Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 200

55Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster

56Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster

57Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster

58Appendix H: Regulatory InformationWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterFor more information, visit www.linksys.com.

59Appendix I: Contact InformationWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterAppendix I: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us onlin

1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeWireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Wireless-G USB

2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterWhat’s in this Guide?This user guide covers the steps for

3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster• Appendix G: Warranty InformationThis appendix supplies