Linksys WUSB300N manual Connecting the Adapter, Setting up the Adapter

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Wireless-N USB Network Adapter

Connecting the Adapter

1.Locate an available USB port on your PC.

2.Connect the Adapter in one of three ways:

1.Insert the Adapter into the USB port.

2.If you want to use the included USB Extension Base, first connect the USB Extension Base to the USB port on the PC, then insert the Adapter into the USB port on the Base.

3.If you want to use the included USB Extension Cable, connect the Adapter to the female end of the USB Extension Cable, then connect the male end of the Cable to the PC.

3.Windows will begin copying the driver files to your computer.

4.Click Next.

Setting up the Adapter

The next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Networks screen.

This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter.

Available Wireless Networks. (For most users.) Use this option if you already have a network set up. The networks available to this Adapter will be listed on this screen. You can choose one of these networks and click the Connect button to connect to it. Click the Refresh button to update the Available Wireless Network list.

Manual Setup. If your network is not listed on this screen, select Advanced Setup to set up the adapter manually. This method of setting up the Adapter is intended for Advanced Users only.

The setup for each option is described, step by step, under the appropriate heading on the following pages.

Click Exit to close the Setup Wizard, if you wish to set up the Adapter later.

Available Wireless Networks

The available networks are listed in the table on the center of the screen by Wireless Network Name. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click the Connect button. (If you do not see your network listed, you can click the Refresh button to bring the list up again.) If the network utilizes wireless security, you will

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

Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter

Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Networks

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Contents GHz Copyright and Trademarks Word definitionTable of Contents Wireless-N USB Network Adapter List of Figures Front Panel10 Creating a Profile What’s in this User Guide? IntroductionWelcome Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PCIntroduction What’s in this User Guide? Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter LED IndicatorsUSB Extension Base USB Extension BaseSetting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Starting the SetupConnecting the Adapter Setting up the AdapterWEP Key Needed for Connection PSK2 Needed for Connection Advanced Setup WEP PSK PSK+RADIUS PSK2+RADIUS Radius 22 Confirm New Settings Wireless Network Status screen Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Link InformationWireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics Connect Site InformationProfiles Profile InformationCreate a New Profile 10 Creating a 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 Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions What is the 802.11b standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is WEP?What is RADIUS? What is WPA?What is WPA2? Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Appendix D Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix E Glossary Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Appendix F Specifications USBStorage Temp Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementImportant 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