Linksys WUSB300N Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter, Starting the Setup

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Wireless-N USB Network Adapter

Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter

Starting the Setup

The Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. The Setup

Wizard will install the driver and Wireless Network Monitor, as well as connect and configure the Adapter.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Adapter until you are instructed to do so or the setup will not work.

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).

Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen

On the Welcome screen, you have the following choices:

Click Here to Start- Click the Click Here to Start button to begin the software installation process.

User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide.

Diagnostic - Click the Diagnostic button to run a diagnostic check on your installed Network Adapter’s Wireless

Network Monitor and driver.

Exit - Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.

1.To install the Adapter, click the Click Here to Start button on the Welcome screen.

2.After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button if you agree and want to continue the installation, or click the Cancel button to end the installation.

3.Windows will begin copying the files onto your PC.

Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement

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Contents GHz Word definition Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Front Panel List of Figures10 Creating a Profile Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PCIntroduction What’s in this User Guide? Network Topology Planning your Wireless NetworkRoaming Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout LED Indicators Getting to Know the Wireless-N USB Network AdapterUSB Extension Base USB Extension BaseStarting the Setup Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network AdapterSetting up the Adapter Connecting the AdapterWEP Key Needed for Connection PSK2 Needed for Connection Advanced Setup WEP PSK PSK+RADIUS PSK2+RADIUS Radius 22 Confirm New Settings Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network Status screen Link InformationWireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics Site Information ConnectProfile Information Profiles10 Creating a Profile Create a New Profile12 PSK Needed for Connection 15 Available Wireless Networks 17 Wireless Mode 19 Wireless Security WEP 20 Wireless Security PSK 23 Wireless Security PSK+RADIUS Peap Peap 26 Wireless Security Radius EAP-TLS 28 Confirm New Settings Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions What is the 802.11b standard?What 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?What is WPA2? What is WPA?What is RADIUS? Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Security Precautions Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-N USB Network Adapter TCP/IP Appendix D Windows HelpAppendix E Glossary Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter USB Appendix F SpecificationsStorage Temp Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationImportant Note Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Appendix I Contact Information