Linksys WUSB200 manual Ad-Hoc Mode Settings

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Default Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here.

DNS 1 and DNS 2 - Enter the DNS address of your wired Ethernet network here.

Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

3.The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Enter the SSID for your network.

Infrastructure Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point.

Ad-Hoc Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point.

SSID - This is the wireless network name that must be used for all the devices in your wireless network. It is case-sensitive and should be a unique name to help prevent others from entering your network.

Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

4.If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear.

Select the correct operating channel for your wireless network. The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network. If you are unsure about which channel to use, keep the default setting.

Click the Next button. Click the Back button to change any settings.

5.If your wireless network does not have wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button to continue. Proceed to Step 6.

If your wireless network has wireless security, select the method of security used: WEP, WPA/WPA2- Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, RADIUS, or LEAP. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and WPA

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Figure 4-12: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings

encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network.

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

Figure 4-13: Wireless Security - WEP

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Contents Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster How to Use this User Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix C Wireless Security Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationList of Figures LEDsCreating a Profile WEP Key Needed 43 Editing a Profile Congratulations Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter LED IndicatorsStarting the Setup Setup Wizard’s Welcome ScreenConnecting the Adapter Setup Wizard’s License AgreementSetting up the Adapter Available Wireless NetworkWEP WPA-Personal WPA2-PersonalManual Setup 10 Creating a Profile12 Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 14 Wireless Security WPA Personal TLS WPA Enterprise EAP-TLS20 Wireless Security Radius EAP-TLS WPA2 EnterpriseRadius Using the Wireless Network Monitor Accessing the Wireless Network MonitorUsing the Wireless Network Monitors Link InformationLink Information Wireless Network Status StatusLink Information Wireless Network Statistics StatisticsProfiles Profile InformationCreating a Profile Available Wireless Network Create a New Profile10 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 26 Creating a Profile Manual Setup Congratulations Editing a Profile29 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 Survey Site InformationTroubleshooting AdministrationAccess Point Account Log in as the Access Points administrator49 Administration Security Monitor Account Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor ClassificationClassification AP ClassificationAdvanced Settings Trusted MAC AddressesAllowed Vendor List Configuration Channel Usage Allowed Channel ConfigurationSecurity Monitor AP Inventory Client InventoryAlert Alerts SummaryAlert List Alert DetailsAdvice 18 Security Monitor Alert AdviceDisassociation attacking Alert Description Advice Legitimate AP Attacks or sniffing AP does not have any encryption Updated Client computers Ssid and MAC address Windows Firewall 19 Security Monitor Windows Firewall ScreenAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFrequently Asked Questions Can users turn off the pop-up alerts?What is the 802.11b standard? What is ISM band? What is WEP? Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 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 Unit Weight 15 oz 0.061 kg Certifications Operating TempStorage Temp Operating HumidityAppendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-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