Linksys WUSB54GP manual Table of Contents

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Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

1

Welcome

1

What’s in this Guide?

2

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

4

Network Topology

4

Roaming

4

Network Layout

5

Chapter 3: Software Installation and Configuration for Windows 2000

6

Chapter 4: Connecting the Portable USB Adapter

10

Using the USB Extension Base

11

Chapter 5: Driver Installation for Windows XP

12

Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration

13

Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Monitor

15

Overview

15

Accessing the WLAN Monitor

15

The Link Information Tab

15

The Site Survey Tab

17

The Profiles Tab

18

Creating a New Profile

20

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

24

Common Problems and Solutions

24

Frequently Asked Questions

25

Security Precautions

28

Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks

28

Appendix B: Wireless Security

28

Appendix C: Windows Help

31

Appendix D: Glossary

32

Appendix E: Specifications

35

Appendix F: Warranty Information

37

Appendix G: Regulatory Information

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Appendix H: Contact Information

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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 Planning your Wireless Network Network TopologyRoaming 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? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity 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