Linksys WUSB200 manual Wep

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Available Wireless Network

The available networks are listed in the table on the center of the screen by SSID. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click the Connect button. (If you do not see your network listed, you can click the Refresh button to bring the list up again.) If the network utilizes wireless security, you will need to configure security on the Adapter. If not, you will be taken directly to the Congratulations screen.

1.If you have wireless security enabled on your network, continue to step 2. Only One of these security screens will be shown. If you don’t have wireless security enabled, continue to step 3.

2.Wireless Security

If your network has WEP, WPA-Personal, or WPA2-Personal wireless security enabled, then that security screen will appear. Continue to the screen for your wireless security.

wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security.

encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network.

wpa (wi-fi protected access): a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.

WEP

If your network has the wireless security WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), RADIUS or LEAP enabled, this screen will appear. For connecting with RADIUS or LEAP, click Connect, then continue to the next section “Manual Setup” on page 12.

Security - Select WEP.

WEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit.

Then enter a passphrase or WEP key.

Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)

WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption,

Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter

Figure 4-5: WEP

Figure 4-6: WPA - Personal

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Setting up the Adapter

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Contents Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideTable of Contents Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix C Wireless SecurityLEDs List of FiguresCreating a Profile WEP Key Needed 43 Editing a Profile Congratulations Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Network Layout LED Indicators Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business USB Network AdapterSetup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Starting the SetupSetup Wizard’s License Agreement Connecting the AdapterAvailable Wireless Network Setting up the AdapterWEP WPA2-Personal WPA-Personal10 Creating a Profile Manual Setup12 Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 14 Wireless Security WPA Personal TLS EAP-TLS WPA EnterpriseWPA2 Enterprise 20 Wireless Security Radius EAP-TLSRadius Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network MonitorUsing the Wireless Network Monitors Link InformationStatus Link Information Wireless Network StatusStatistics Link Information Wireless Network StatisticsProfile Information ProfilesCreate a New Profile Creating a Profile Available Wireless Network10 Creating a Profile WPA-Personal 12 Creating a Profile Manual Setup Network Settings 15 Creating a Profile Manual Setup Wireless Security WEP Using the Wireless Network Monitor Create a New Profile WPA Enterprise WPA2 Enterprise Radius 24 Creating a Profile Manual Setup Wireless Security Leap Editing a Profile 26 Creating a Profile Manual Setup Congratulations29 Editing a Profile Ad Hoc Mode WEP 32 Editing a Profile Wireless Security WPA Personal 35 Editing a Profile Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Peap 37 Editing a Profile Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise Peap Radius EAP-TLS Leap 43 Editing a Profile Congratulations Site Information Site SurveyAdministration TroubleshootingLog in as the Access Points administrator Access Point Account49 Administration Security Monitor Account Classification Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network MonitorAP Classification ClassificationTrusted MAC Addresses Advanced SettingsAllowed Vendor List Configuration Channel Usage Allowed Channel ConfigurationSecurity Monitor Client Inventory AP InventoryAlerts Summary AlertAlert Details Alert List18 Security Monitor Alert Advice AdviceDisassociation attacking Alert Description Advice Legitimate AP Attacks or sniffing AP does not have any encryption Updated Client computers Ssid and MAC address 19 Security Monitor Windows Firewall Screen Windows FirewallCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingCan users turn off the pop-up alerts? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the 802.11b standard? What is ISM band? What is WEP? Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix F Specifications Operating Temp Unit Weight 15 oz 0.061 kg CertificationsStorage Temp Operating HumidityLimited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-N Notebook Adapter Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Appendix I Contact Information