Linksys WUSB300N manual Introduction What’s in this User Guide?

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Wireless-N USB Network Adapter

Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter This chapter instructs you on how to install and configure the Adapter.

Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

This chapter show you how to use the Adapter’s Wireless Network Monitor.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Adapter.

Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration

This appendix describes how to use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration.

Appendix C: Wireless Security

This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network.

Appendix D: Windows Help

This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.

Appendix E: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

Appendix F: Specifications

This appendix provides the Adapter’s technical specifications.

Appendix G: Warranty Information

This appendix supplies the Adapter’s warranty information.

Appendix H: Regulatory Information

This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information.

Appendix I: Contact Information

This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

Chapter 1: Introduction

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What’s in this User Guide?

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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 Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PCIntroduction What’s in this User Guide? Planning your Wireless Network Network TopologyRoaming 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 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Accessing the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network Status screen 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 Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFrequently Asked Questions What is the 802.11b standard?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What 802.11b features are supported?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? 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