Linksys WUSB54GP manual What’s in this Guide?

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Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter

What’s in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-B USB Network Adapter.

Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide.

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking.

Chapter 3: Software Installation and Configration for Windows 2000

This chapter instructs you on how to install the Adapter’s Setup Wizard and Configure the Adapter for Windows 2000.

Chapter 4: Connecting the Portable USB Adapter

This chapter shows you how to connect the Adapter to your PC’s USB port.

Chapter 5: Driver Installation and Configuration for Windows XP

This chapter explains how to install the Adapter’s driver and use Windows Zero Configuration.

Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Monitor

This chapter show you how to use the Adapter’s WLAN Monitor.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Adapter.

Appendix B: Wireless Security

This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network.

Appendix C: Windows Help

This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.

Appendix D: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

Appendix E: Specifications

This appendix provides the Adapter’s technical specifications.

Chapter 1: Introduction

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What’s in this Guide?

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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 Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology 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 Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions 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