Network Computing Devices WUSB11 manual Instant Wireless Series

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3.The Network Setting screen will appear next. If your network has a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP). Click the Next button to continue, or click the Cancel button to return to the Profiles screen.

If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Specify the IP Address. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS appropriate for your network. You must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS address, then leave these fields alone. Click the Next button to continue, or click the Cancel button to return to the Profiles screen.

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IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network.

Subnet Mask - The Adapter’s Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired network’s Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here.

DNS 1 and DNS 2 - Enter the DNS address of your Ethernet (wired) net- work here.

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4.The Network Mode screen shows a choice of two network modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a wireless access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless computers to communicate directly with each other.

Then complete the SSID field. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

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Infrastructure Mode - This mode allows wireless and wired networks to communicate through an access point.

Ad-Hoc Mode - This mode allows wireless-equipped computers to com- municate directly with each other. No access point is used.

SSID - The SSID is the unique name shared by all devices in a wireless net- work. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters (use any of the charac- ters on the keyboard). Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in your wireless network.

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Contents Wireless USB Network Adapter Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Introduction Wireless USB Network AdapterFeatures Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Overview Getting to Know the Wireless USB Network AdapterWireless USB Network Adapter’s Port and LEDs Instructions for Windows 98SE, Me, Proceed to Hardware Installation Using the Adapter’s Wall Mount Hardware InstallationConnecting the Adapter Step B Driver Installation for Windows XP Driver Installation and Configuration for Windows XPWindows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Link Information Accessing the Wlan MonitorSite Survey Wireless Network StatusProfile Information ProfilesCreating a New Profile Instant Wireless Series Instant Wireless Series Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Appendix B Glossary Can Instant Wireless products support printer sharing?Instant Wireless Series Instant Wireless Series Environmental Appendix C SpecificationsAppendix E Contact Information Appendix D Warranty InformationCopyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved