Linksys WUSB54GP manual Connecting the Portable USB Adapter, A USB Port

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Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter

Chapter 4: Connecting the Portable USB Adapter

1. To connect the Portable USB Adapter to your PC, simply plug the USB end into your PC’s available USP port.

Figure 4-1: The Portable USB Adapter on Your Laptop

IMPORTANT: Windows 2000 users must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before connecting the Portable USB Adapter.

IMPORTANT: Windows XP users must connect the Portable USB Adapter before installing the software, shown in Chapter 5.

Figure 4-2: A USB Port

port: the connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in a cable or an adapter.

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Contents 4802GHz.11g Wireless-G Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen List of FiguresProfiles Confirm New Settings Profiles Congratulations Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Network Topology Planning your Wireless NetworkRoaming Planning your Wireless Network Network LayoutSoftware Installation and Configuration for Windows Setup Wizard’s Welcome ScreenWireless Mode Screen Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Screen Software instructions for the computer Connecting the Portable USB Adapter A USB PortUsing the USB Extension Base Windows 2000 Digital Signature ScreenDriver Installation for Windows XP XP Setup Welcome ScreenWindows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Network Connection No WEPNetwork Connection WEP Using the Wlan Monitor Accessing the Wlan MonitorOverview Link Information TabLink Information Tab More Information Site Survey Tab Site Survey TabProfiles Tab Profiles TabImporting a Profile Creating a New Profile Create Connection Profile10 Profiles Network Settings 12 Profiles Ad-Hoc Settings 14 Profiles Confirm New Settings Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFrequently Asked Questions What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What 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 Appendix C Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix D Glossary Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Appendix E Specifications WUSB54GPFCC, CE Appendix F Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix G Regulatory Information FCC StatementAppendix H Contact Information