Linksys WUSB54GS manual Network Layout, Planning your Wireless Network

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Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

Network Layout

Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b standard and some products incorporating both “a” and “g”, products using these standards can communicate with each other.

Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such at the PC Cards for your laptop computers, PCI Card for your desktop PC, and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. Wireless products will also communicate with the wireless PrintServer.

When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys's switches or routers.

With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about wireless products.

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

switch: device that is the central point of connection for computers and other devices in a network, so data can be shared at full transmission speeds.

router: a networking device that connects multiple networks together, such as a local network and the Internet.

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use this User Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen List of Figures13 Create a New Profile Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Network Topology Planning your Wireless NetworkSsid your wireless network’s name RoamingPlanning your Wireless Network Network LayoutUsing the USB Network Adapter’s Setup Wizard Setup Wizard’s Welcome ScreenWireless Mode Screen Wireless Security Screen WEP PSK+RADIUS 10 The Check Settings Screen Software instructions for the computer AdapterConnecting the USB Network Adapter A USB PortLED Indicators LinkUsing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network Monitor IconAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Link InformationWireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics Site Survey Site InformationProfiles Profile InformationCreating a New Profile 13 Create a New Profile17 Ad-Hoc Mode Settings for New Profile 18 Wireless Security for New Profile WEP20 Wireless Security PSK for New Profile PSKPSK + Radius EAP-TLS23 Wireless Security Radius Using EAP-TLS for New Profile Radius26 Congratulations for New Profile My computer does not recognize the USB Network Adapter Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions USB Network Adapter does not work properlyWhat is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is roaming? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Shared Resources Appendix C Windows HelpTCP/IP Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesAppendix D Glossary Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster WUSB54GS Appendix E SpecificationsModel StandardsStorage Temp FCCOperating Temp Operating HumidityAppendix F Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix G Regulatory Information FCC StatementAppendix H Contact Information