Linksys WUSB200 manual What is the 802.11b standard?

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What is the 802.11b standard?

It is one of the standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard. The 802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?

It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11g standard. The 802.11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

What 802.11b features are supported?

The product supports the following 802.11b functions:

•CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol

•Multi-Channel Roaming

•Automatic Rate Selection

•RTS/CTS feature

•Fragmentation

•Power Management

What IEEE 802.11g features are supported?

The product supports the following IEEE 802.11g functions:

•CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol

•OFDM protocol

•Multi-Channel Roaming

•Automatic Rate Selection

•RTS/CTS feature

•Fragmentation

•Power Management

What is ad-hoc mode?

When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other. This type of network will not communicate with any wired network.

What is infrastructure mode?

When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point.

What is roaming?

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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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 Network Topology Planning your Wireless NetworkRoaming 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 Monitors Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor 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 Security Monitor Allowed Channel ConfigurationChannel Usage 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 Precautions Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places 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 Storage Temp Unit Weight 15 oz 0.061 kg CertificationsOperating 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