Linksys WUSB54GP manual Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration, Network Connection No WEP

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Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration

1.After installing the Adapter, the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon will appear in your computer’s system tray. Double-click the icon.

2.The screen that appears will show any available wireless network. Select the network you want. If this network has WEP encryption enabled, go to step 3.

If this network does not have WEP encryption enabled, you will be asked to select a network. Make sure the box next to Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure is checked. Then, click the Connect button, and go to step 4.

NOTE: Windows XP has a built-in configuration tool. Use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (in the system tray at the bottom of your screen) to configure the Adapter.

Figure 5-4: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon

NOTE: Steps 2 and 3 are the instructions and screenshots for Windows XP with Service Pack 1 installed.

If you have not installed Service Pack 1, select the network you want, and click the Connect button. If the network has WEP encryption enabled, enter the WEP key in the Network key field, and then click the Connect button.

Figure 5-5: Network Connection - No WEP

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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 Link Information Tab Using the Wlan MonitorAccessing the Wlan Monitor OverviewLink 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