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2.Read the License Agreement displayed on the following screen and click the Next button to continue the installation. If you click the Cancel button, you will end the installation.

Figure 3-2: The License Agreement Screen

3.The Wireless Mode screen will ask for some information about your wireless network. In the SSID field, enter your network’s SSID (Service Set Identifier). The SSID is your network name and must be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase).

Next, choose a wireless mode. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to network with computers on your wired network using an access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless computers to network directly with each other.

Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Figure 3-3: The Wireless Mode Screen

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Contents 4802GHz.11g Wireless-G Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter List of Figures Setup Wizard’s Welcome ScreenProfiles Confirm New Settings Profiles Congratulations Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Network Topology Planning your Wireless NetworkRoaming Network Layout Planning your Wireless NetworkSetup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Software Installation and Configuration for WindowsWireless Mode Screen Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Screen Software instructions for the computer A USB Port Connecting the Portable USB AdapterWindows 2000 Digital Signature Screen Using the USB Extension BaseXP Setup Welcome Screen Driver Installation for Windows XPNetwork Connection No WEP Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationNetwork Connection WEP Accessing the Wlan Monitor Using the Wlan MonitorOverview Link Information TabLink Information Tab More Information Site Survey Tab Site Survey TabProfiles Tab Profiles TabImporting a Profile Create Connection Profile Creating a New Profile10 Profiles Network Settings 12 Profiles Ad-Hoc Settings 14 Profiles Confirm New Settings Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is ad-hoc mode? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter TCP/IP Appendix C Windows HelpAppendix D Glossary Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter WUSB54GP Appendix E SpecificationsFCC, CE Limited Warranty Appendix F Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory InformationAppendix H Contact Information