Linksys WUSB54GC manual Network Layout, Planning your Wireless Network

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Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter

Network Layout

Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b standard and some products incorporating both “a” and “g”, products using these standards can communicate with each other.

Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such at the PC Cards for your laptop computers, PCI Card for your desktop PC, and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. Wireless products will also communicate with the wireless PrintServer.

When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys's switches or routers.

With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about wireless products.

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

switch: device that is the central point of connection for computers and other devices in a network, so data can be shared at full transmission speeds.

router: a networking device that connects multiple networks together, such as a local network and the Internet.

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Contents 4802GHz.11gWireless-G How to Use this User Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter List of Figures Front PanelMore Information Wireless Network Status 39 Leap Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Planning your Wireless Network Network TopologyRoaming Planning your Wireless Network Network LayoutGetting to Know the Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter LED IndicatorsSetting up and Connecting the USB Adapter Starting the Setup WizardConnecting the Adapter Connecting the Adapter ScreenSetting Up the Adapter Available Wireless NetworkSetting Up the Adapter with SecureEasySetup SecureEasySetup Logo and LocationChanges, refer to Using the Wireless Network Monitor Setting Up the Adapter with Available Networks Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network12 PSK2 Needed for Connection Changes, refer to Using the Wireless Network Monitor Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup 15 Network Settings16 Wireless Mode WEP WPA Personal PSK2WPA Enterprise EAP-TLSRadius Leap 27 Confirm New Settings Using the Wireless Network Monitor Accessing the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information Screens Wireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics SecureEasySetup SecureEasySetup ButtonSecureEasySetup is Complete Site Survey Site InformationProfiles Profile InformationCreating a New Profile 15 Export a Profile19 The SecureEasySetup Logo and Location 21 SecureEasySetup Complete 22 Available Wireless Network 25 PSK2 Needed for Connection 26 The Congratulations Screen 28 Network Settings 31 Wireless Security 32 Wireless Security WEP 33 Wireless Security WPA Personal 35 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise EAP-TLS 37 Wireless Security Radius EAP-TLS 39 Leap 41 The Congratulations Screen 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? Appendix B Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration Figure B-1 Wireless Network Monitor IconFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Appendix C Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Appendix F Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix G Specifications ModelStandards Dbpsk 1 Mbps 802.11g OfdmStorage Temp Operating HumidityStorage Humidity Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementCompact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix I Contact Information