Linksys WUSB54GP manual Introduction, Welcome

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Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever.

How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network. Connecting to your PC via the USB port means that this Adapter leaves the PC’s slots open for other purposes. This adapter communicates over the 802.11g wireless standard, one of the newest wireless standards, to communicate with your network.

But what does all of this mean?

Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.

PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network.

Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Adapter, set it up, and configure it for your network. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Adapter.

Chapter 1: Introduction

network: a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.

adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your PC.

802.11g: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

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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